I think it’s a real credit to the Obama team that they’ve held off any leaks of his VP pick. Since many read into the Obama’s statements earlier this week referring to his potential VP as “he”, what should we make of this interview that was conducted yesterday :

“Obviously, the most important question is: Is this person ready to be president?” Obama told “The Early Show” on CBS. Second, he said, was: “Can this person help me govern? Are they going to be an effective partner in creating the kind of economic opportunity here at home and guiding us through some dangerous waters internationally?”

And, he added: “I want somebody who is going to be able to challenge my thinking and not simply be a ‘yes person‘ when it comes to policymaking.

Needless to say, since I’m crossing my fingers for a Sebelius pick, I’m reading way too much into the gender-neutrality.