Obama selecting Clinton as his running mate in 2008 , after a sometimes biting primary season , would have rung hollow . LZ Granderson : An Obama - Clinton re - election ticket would give new life to America . He says Clinton , a politician , could lure independent and women voters . He says the vice presidency could prepare her for a presidential run in 2016 . Granderson : Obama 's former foe could be his ace in the hole .
LZ Granderson : An Obama - Clinton re - election ticket would give new life to America . He says Clinton , a politician , could lure independent and women voters . He says the vice presidency could prepare her for a presidential run in 2016 . Granderson : Obama 's former foe could be his ace in the hole .