Marc,

I completely agree that the system needs to be completely re-done. I personally feel that all primaries should be on the same day, just like the general election. The only reason it's still the way it is, is so the media (no offense ;-) ) can sell more ad time and have more to talk about. This is why our elections require millions and millions of dollars to administer, and I don't think it's ultimately helpful for democracy. All this to stroke the egos of NH and IA?

All that said, Hillary really doesn't have a leg to stand on. She's proven that she cares more about herself than the Democratic Party, whereas I think Obama has run a very dignified and uplifting campaign.

Now, what to do with Hillary. Some have suggested Secretary of State. While I can see the upsides to that (appease her base, appeal to moderately hawkish voters, have Bill work his charm on the foreign leaders), it should be noted that she could very well try to use that post to become almost a second president. No president should offer a cabinet position to someone he or she doesn't trust. And what has Clinton done to prove she is trustworthy?