"I do not think that she is any way a centrist."

Jack, I think you are right. My earlier statement was based on what I've heard about her previously, but as the news is flashing and I'm reading more, I do not think she is a social conservative.

Before today, I read about her ethics reforms and the fact that while she does not support gay marriage, she did veto a bill that would have blocked state benefits for same-sex couples. She is also not a friend to oil corporations.

Yet, you are right. She embraces values that will not appeal to liberals or Hillary supporters.   I think this move will help Obama more than hurt him. At the same time, it is going to force the Republican part to re-examine their own values.