Politics | Barack Obama Here's Why Clinton-Obama Ticket Won't Work ... Hil too proud, Barack too cool, Politico says By Wesley Oliver Posted May 10, 2008 11:28 AM CDT Copied For VP, Obama will need a white male with strong national security credentials, like former Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni. (AP Photo/Meet the Press, Alex Wong) Nobody knows what Hillary Clinton will do if she's not the Democratic nominee, but Politico's John F. Harris and Jonathan Martin list five reasons she shouldn't be Barack Obama’s VP: Clinton’s rep as a Washington insider will undercut Obama’s cool factor. Who says Clinton would take the job anyway? Her pride and contempt for Obama’s readiness may make a post as Senate Majority Leader seem more attractive. Clinton and Obama reinforce each other’s vulnerabilities, thus alienating voters. Hilllary haters and Rev. Wright bashers could team up. Obama-Clinton could actually win—a potentially scary prospect for Obama. Does he really want a fierce rival breathing down his neck for years? Americans may want change, but not too much of it. The first black president will need a white male with strong national security credentials. Read These Next A professional cornhole player with no arms, legs accused of murder. Iran war may bring the end of the venerable F-14 fighter jet. Valerie Perrine, Superman's Miss Teschmacher, has died at 82. Moments before LaGuardia crash, strange odor on another plane. Report an error