There are reports that Barack Obama may announce his running mate on Saturday. So who will be the running mate? Do you even care? I’m thankful that the Olympics took some time away from politics, although 12 year old Chinese girls dressed up and acting like a 16 year old (and winning gold medals) is a little too much.

I’m thinking that you just want this circus to end. We still have the conventions to watch. Will it rain (or snow) in Denver during Obama’s speech?

Before I forget, remember to sign up to receive Obama’s announcement via text message, e-mail, carrier pigeon, or my favorite – a personal hand-carried note delivered to your door from one of his 200,000,000 Montana volunteers.

I guess I kind of care because Obama may be the next President, and I want him to pick someone who has some experience, especially in foreign relations and national security. Obama lacks experience in most of the issues that matter in today’s world.

It appears from all those people mentioned in almost every newspaper and on every website across the country, he has two or three strong choices: Senator Joe Biden, Senator Hillary Clinton and Governor Bill Richardson.

Hillary Clinton brings some baggage, namely her husband. Joe Biden is a great choice and has the foreign relations/national security experience, but sometimes he can’t keep his mouth shut. Most people would like to see the ticket flipped if Biden is Obama’s running mate. Bill Richardson has all types of experience, from being a Congressman, to Ambassador to the United Nations, to Secretary of Energy and now Governor. Again, Richardson brings more experience to the table than Obama – it’s too bad that Richardson would be number two.

All the others are wimps.

Evan Bayh has some executive experience, but he is weak and unknown outside of Indiana. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is also unknown, but he also has experience as a mayor, Lt. Governor and now Governor.

Some other reports say that one other woman is being considered and that is Kathleen Sebelius, who is the governor of Kansas. Again this is someone who has executive experience, but is an unknown outside of Kansas.

Of all these, I think Bill Richardson is the best choice. Joe Biden is second. Clinton third. Since I mentioned them, Obama will probably not pick any of the above.

Maybe Obama will pick Keith Olbermann because Olbermann seems to know it all.

Just for fun, has anyone checked Brian’s travel plans for Friday and Saturday??? I know, Brian who?