The presidential race has created a monster this election season.  No, not Barack Obama.  The voting public.  Their post June 4th hangover has now worn off and they are hungry for more entertainment.  The Democrats need to capture the moment, reinvigorate this election with a little more dynamism.  After all, that's what they're all about this year.  And since they've gambled on junior Senator Obama as their nominee, they should double down and go for broke.  Obama should pick that ex-Marine dynamo, Jim Webb, as his running mate.  Let's evaluate the Pros and Cons for Obama:  

Brings national security expertise to the ticket.
Acknowledges you have none.

Instant Redneck cred.  Helps in PA and OH.
Reverend Wright'll have a meltdown.  Might lose Chicago.

Multicultural photo ops:  Afri-Kansan, African American, Redneck American, Asian American.
He may be in camouflage with a KBar in his teeth.

Discount cigarettes for four years.  Helps with those college loans.
You might have to drink beer and eat possum pie.

Good backup body guard.  Always armed and dangerous.
Can't mention gun control.  Always armed and dangerous.
 
Straight talker, says it like it is.
Might punch you if you don't believe him.

He can show you how to salute the flag.
He might drop you for push ups if you screw it up.

Helps beat McCain to the Vet Vote.
Women Vets p*ss him off and it shows.

You both are writers.  Common bond.
He knows the difference between fiction and non-fiction.

Words matter to him as well.
He may hold you to yours.  Semper Fi?