Barack’s big ego wouldn’t allow him to share the limelight with Hillary (let alone Bill). His big ego ruled his first “executive decision”. - John McCain, on the other hand, is okay with sharing the limelight a bit. That’s a good quality, and a wise one that also sets the country in good stead for a REAL woman in 2012. IF Biden suddenly bows out and Hillary is “tapped”, it will seem SO phony it will turn off a lot of women more than relieve or assure them. (Would come off as wishy-washy and insincere.) Big Boo Boo.
Could happen. Like Eagleton in 72. Joe might have an illness that prevents him from running.