Bil Browning is making me very happy with his prediction that Obama will pick Evan Bayh as his running mate, and will do it this week.

Browning gives a number of reasons for the timing and the pick, including getting it out before the Olympics start Friday, Obama’s travel plans to Indiana, the fact that the domain name, “obamabayh08.com” has been registered, and a special invitation from the Obama campaign for an appearance by the candidate on Wednesday.

I have been hoping Obama would go with Bayh since I saw him defending Hillary Clinton a few months ago on the Sunday shows. He’s very well-spoken, and picking him sends a great message to those Clinton diehards out there that they are welcome aboard. Being a former governor is a plus as well.

Would you be happy with this choice? Or were you hoping for someone else, and if so, why? I’d really like to hear from you.