At the L.A. Debate: A Hollywood ending, a producer's dream -- on the ticket together?

[DeepModem Mom]

LAT: The debate's finale: A producer's dream

In the heart of Hollywood, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama gave their crowd what it obviously wanted: A Hollywood ending.

Rather than grow testier as it went along, their one-on-one debate this evening at L.A.'s Kodak Theatre grew friendlier. And it culminated in a lovefest, with both keeping alive -- to the obvious delight of their listeners -- the possibility that they will end up on the national ticket together.

Close attention to their answers about an Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama pairing will show that neither came anywhere close to committing to such a team. Despite that little detail, they hit high notes as they wrapped up their conversation (which is what the proceedings evolved into).

"I'm sure Hillary would be on anybody's short list," Obama said, finishing his answer to the question of running with Clinton, which he had used mainly to stress the importance of bringing dedicated, civic-minded folks into government (hard to disagree with that). Indeed, Clinton chimed in: "I have to agree with everything that Barack just said." She added: "There is no doubt we will have a united Democratic Party."

With that, the audience was on its feet, cheering wildly.

A happy ending, as noted. Now we'll see what happens as life -- and the campaign -- goes on.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/


Democratic presidential hopefuls take the stage at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. (WP/Getty)

[DJ13]

1. Well, I guess theres no need to continue voting

Is it just a coincedence that with Hillary losing serious ground in one national poll after another in the last few weeks these articles trying to get people to accept Obama as second on a ticket start popping up?

Im doubtful.

[thereismore]

2. They look great together IMO. What a ticket that would be! nt

[DeepModem Mom]

5. They are beautiful! nt

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

3. Fred & Ginger dancing into the sunset?

[bridgit]

4. Either way, Dems are taking back the WH!!

:patriot: :kick: