Over the past year, when asked who I would like to see on the Democratic ticket in 2008, I’ve said John Edwards and Barack Obama.

They both know how to communicate that Democratic Party issues are actually values issues (e.g., health care, worker protection, tax policy that favors the middle class instead of the rich). Both are disciplined campaigners who would never be dragged down by a Swift Boat or other distraction.

In an earlier blog post I predicted that Obama would get the VP nod from the Democratic Party in 2008. I now have $50 riding on it.

Kerry would have made a terrific president, but he’s a terrible presidential candidate. Can someone please tell him not to run? As for Hillary Clinton, I don’t see what all the fuss is about and I never have. Sure, she’s smart and good on most Democratic issues, but that describes a lot of people. She doesn’t get me fired up. She’s stiff as a board when she speaks, kind of animatronic like Al Gore. Or maybe I’ve just never forgiven her for ruining our one chance at universal health care.