When thinking about this election cycle several years ago, I fantasized that it would feature Hillary Clinton vs. Colin Powell. Not only would that be two options that would make me pretty happy, but it would also guarantee a major milestone of a woman or African American as president.

With the announcement today of McCain's VP pick, an approximation of that fantasy is coming true. Ignoring for the moment McCain's recent pandering to the right, I can have some hope that even if McCain is elected he will be a decent centrist president. Plus, we're guaranteed that a ticket with either a woman or African American will win in November!