I’m sorry, but I’m not buying it. Veiled attempt to make Americans worry about the strength of a women in the VP slot.
BINGO
That thought occured to me too, but why would a Brit newspaper be tasked to "plant" the seed of the idea on weak minds? Perhaps I am too naive and simply don't give our domestic "progressives", or Obama's hit squads enough credit to find devious ways.
On the other hand, I'm cynical in not believing in "coincidences."