I don't care how much of a feminist or biggot or racist or NASCAR fan you are - one thing cannnot be denied:

CLAIRE MCCASKILL MAKES MISSOURI PROUD

This woman is a free thinker, a strong voice, and still a warm human being. (I'm not saying Hillary comes off cold sometimes...buuuuuttt...)

We all hear the rumors about VP selections - but I can't find a reason for Obama to not choose Claire. As Colbert says in the below clip, "Your statements universally inspire applause." He's right. If Obama defeats Hillary, he's going to need (think he needs) to appease women. If the polls are true and he's 12 points behind McCain in MO, an independent, intelligent women from Missouri could really help him in the heartland. He could win Missouri with Claire, and he could play better in Kansas, Michigan, and maybe even Iowa and Ohio. (Florida, however is TBD).

Here's that clip from the Colbert Report: