Two amazing and gifted individuals are energizing the Democratic Party
this year.  I think both have their gifts.  And both need to be
recognized and elevated to high office.  Without splitting the party in
the process. 



Why not find a novel solution?  And make use of both candidates in terms of their abilities and strengths?



I think Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton need each other.  For each to
reach their greatest potential, they would do well to combine talents. 
I do not mean as a "ticket."  Because honestly I do not see either of
these fine individuals doing well as Vice President.  No, that would be
demeaning to either of them.  And somehow I do not think the chemistry
would work... not because they would be unable to work together, but
because each of them really does need and deserve a unique role and
vantage point.  Where each can excel.  And where each can benefit the
other.



In my view Hillary Clinton's mastery of knowledge, her legislative
expertise and ability to speak the language of policy would equip her
to be a superlative "Prime Minister."  What if we elevate her to Senate
Majority Leader and have her lead the fight for all the good
legislation that will be needed for change to come?  Why not recognize
what half the Dems have already agreed by casting a vote for her?  Yes,
I understand they voted for her as a presidential candidate.  But her
debating skills have surely equipped her best for the Senate.  Her
rhetoric is surely the type that is works well in the Senate.  And her long
experience in government will surely help her pass the legislation we
all want so much.



While Hillary Clinton would make the better "Prime Minister," I believe
Barak Obama would make the better President.  Less polarizing than
Hillary and by far the more gifted and inspiring speaker, Obama would,
in my view, be better able to unify the country and mobilize popular
support for the legislation tha Hillary could ably shepherd through
the Congress.  I'm viewing the Presidency as a means of gaining
power/influence and making use of that.  The president has the bully
pulpit.  But needs a legislative ally.  The bully pulpit works to reach
and inspire the citizens.   Obama can do that.  But as Hillary herself
has made clear, inspiration is one thing and translation into
legislation is another.  Let him inspire.  Let her legislate.  To me it
would make a perfect combination.

So I propose this solution to the train wreck we all do not want to see
happen ... for our country... or for our party:  I propose Hillary for
"Prime Minister."  And Obama for President.



A novel solution.  For perilous times.