Should he shouldn't he? That's the question people are asking about the presumptive Democratic nominee for President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Should he pick her as his running mate for the upcoming election? Strategically, it seems like a good idea. If Obama is going to defeat John McCain, it makes sense to combine forces with his once formidable opponent. Not only will she surely bring many of her supporters with her, she can also stand up to the Republican attack dogs who will come after him with both barrels firing.

Others have opined that he would need a food taster if she were to be second in command at the White House. That Michele Obama can't stand her. That Bill Clinton comes along with the package - and can Obama afford to have such a loose cannon around. We know that Hillary Clinton has suggested that she is staying in the race because anything can happen - like an assassination a la Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Is that her reason for wanting to be Vice President as well. And, if so, does that disqualify her from the job?

Whatever his choice, he must not be afraid to go negative. McCain will paint a picture of an inexperienced candidate whose election will be an unmitigated disaster. But the subtext of the conversation will be about race, about Muslim sympathizers, about everything but the issues. Is Hillary the strongest candidate to deflect these arguments against Obama?

Amid Obama's triumphant moment, Clinton missed her chance to reach out and congratulate the first African American to be nominated for the nation's highest office. The TV pundits are saying that Obama's people are incensed by her lack of grace and refusal to tip her hat to Obama on his historic triumph. Perhaps she blew what chance she had to be number two. Time will tell. The arguments are persuasive on both sides. It will be Obama's most important decision in the coming months.