From a faithful reader, ten reasons why Kerry won’t put Hillary on the ticket. (The postscript isn’t strictly germane, I’ll admit. But what the heck.)

1. Two northeastern liberals on the tickets will lead to a landslide loss.
2. Senator Heinz-Kerry is henpecked enough at home.
3. Candidates never want to be upstaged by their VP nominee.
4. Having placed herself in line to be the standard bearer in 08, Hillary would work to undermine whatever slim chance Kerry has to win.
5. A Hillary vice presidency would mean having Bill hanging around Washington, getting attention. Kerry doesn’t want that.
6. Hillary would not be content to be a quiet, dutiful VP. Kerry knows that
too.
7. Parellels with Mondale-Ferraro would become compelling.
8. Mrs. Heinz-Kerry will not consent to sharing stage with another woman.
9. One fakeplastic smile is enough for any ticket.
10. Obvious Red Sox – “Yankee” fan tension would lead to fistfights in October.
P.S. I Tivo “Uncommon Knowledge” every week.