If Barack Obama really wants to bring substantial, progressive change to America there is only one Vice Presidential candidate he can choose; his former nemesis Hillary Rodham Clinton.

It'll be the toughest of all tasks to keep her, and her husband, in-line throughout the duration of his presidency, and no one should criticize him if he decides he's not up to the challenge, but if he really wants to fulfill his potential as the "next JFK" he'll pick Hillary. Simply stated, she's the best person for the job.

The cajones he'll need to oversee Team Clinton's every move is immeasurable in modern politics. He'll always have to be wary of the Clinton's behind-the-scenes maneuvering. He'll never be able take his eye off them because they'll use every opportunity to undermine his credibility for their own personal gain.

He'll be forced to to keep the most respected, conniving, ambitious political family in America on a tight leash. If he takes on the challenge she'll only serve one-term, but that one-term will bring healthcare to all Americans and end the war in Iraq.

If he decides to take on this daunting task he'll assuredly be given the tools, majorities in both houses of congress, to reverse the backwards path that W led this country down.  

1. The election will be a clean sweep. Any state that still votes "red" in November should be sent succession papers from Washington D.C.

2. Anything is possible with Team Clinton back in office. And yes, it is a team. Not-So-Slick Willie is probably the main reason Obama didn't offer Hillary the job months ago, but he's still a major power player in international relations. Hence his international jet setting, Carlyle Group slurping, adventures he partook in post-presidency. His foreign policy experience and expertise could be used advantageously to solve many current crises.

3. Healthcare reform will get done this time. Barack: "Hillary your entire political legacy rests on your ability to bring universal healthcare to all Americans. With majorities in both houses of legislation anything short of this is unacceptable. History will judge you accordingly, go get 'em."
 Hillary: "Uh, ok. I'll get to work."

4. Ending the War. Barack: "Bill, you and I are personally going over to Iraq and working out an oil-sharing, power-broking deal with their government and all involved religious sects. And, maybe more importantly, when that's done we're also going to "force the hand" of the Iranian government and the Venezuelan government to get oil prices back to a reasonable price." Bill: Yes, I love Persian belly dancers. What about Osama?" Barack: "Turns out we know exactly where he is. I just sent Ironman back to that cave they were holding him in."

5. Education reform. Barack: "Hey, Mr. Edwards, I don't really have the time or energy to get these education bills passed, do you? I thought so."

6. Global Warming. Barack: "Mr. Gore, here's the toolbox to get the green movement going, if you need any help you know where to find me." Gore: "Does this toolbox come with a knife and fork, I'm starving."

Granted, President Obama will be more like Babysitter Obama with all of these headstrong personalities on board, but if he's got the balls to back up all his talk he'll be the best babysitter ever.