Although the presidential race is far from over, I thought I’d try my fool’s hand at playing presidential adviser a la November 5, 2008.

PRESIDENT: Clinton, Obama, Clinton, Obama, Obama, Clinton, Obama, Clobama, Obama? I think?

VICE PRESIDENT: Now Accepting Applications. At least 3 CREDIBLE references required.

THE CABINET

SECRETARY OF STATE: Someone who can speak Arabic would be helpful…

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY: Warren Buffet’s done decently well for himself, and supports Obama. But maybe America isn’t ready for a surplus…

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE: Ben Wallace, circa the Pistons years

ATTORNEY GENERAL: John Edwards

SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR: Whoever chose the upholstery for the Audi A8

SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE: Wendell Berry

SECRETARY OF COMMERCE: Isn’t there something Apple can do?

SECRETARY OF LABOR: St. Joseph the Worker

SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Hillary Clinton

SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: The Swiss Family Robinson

SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION* Outsourced to Toyota Motor Co.

SECRETARY OF ENERGY: A fully rechargeable robot. No lunch breaks.

SECRETARY OF EDUCATION: Bill Moyers

SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: Jim Webb

SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Arnold Schwarzenegger* the friendly version