Since the amicable California debate, there have been suggestions floating about that an Obama-Clinton, or a Clinton-Obama ticket would be a dream for the Democrats. I don't believe it for a second. First, it won't happen, unless it is forced on them by Dean and the DNC. I can imagine no more dysfunctional White House than one with Hillary and all her baggage (including Bill) in the VP's suite.

But I do have a dream ticket in mind. What about Obama pairing up with Kathleen Sebelius, the current Governor of Kansas? She's a re-elected Democrat in a very Republican state, she's a woman, she's smart, and she just raised her profile with the Democratic Response to the State of the Union (though she looked a bit terrified). That's a ticket that could win in November, even against a McCain-Lieberman (the collective Dem nightmare, imho) Republican slate.

I continue to believe, with all my being, that Hillary can't win in November because of the poisonous feelings she brings out in even rank-and-file conservatives. Want to re-energize the Evangelicals after Huck's fade? Nominate Hillary! Want to bring the NRA out to vote after Thompson crashed? Nominate Hillary! Want to drive the heavily Democratic youth vote back to their TVs? Nominate Hillary.

In fact, here's the advice I'd give Barack Obama. Losing is not an option, and you should never accept Hillary as your VP. To win the nomination and not be forced to compromise your vision, you should choose Kathleen Sebelius as your running mate now. Today. Show the women voters out there that they don't have to choose Hillary to support women, that there are other (better) women out there fighting the good fight.

What do you think?