Think about it.  He is regarded as the world's greatest investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Try buying one share of stock in this company = $116,000. According to wikie, his net worth is $62 billion dollars and he was ranked by Forbes as the richest person in the world in February 2008.  He lives in the same house in Omaha, Nebraska that he bought in 1955 for $31,500. In case you feel he is just a greedy, self-serving rich guy, then keep in mind that in 2006 he announced plans to give his fortune away to charity with 83% of it going to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

It is pure speculation, but I think it would be a brilliant move for either candidate to select Buffett as a running mate (especially for Obama). You cannot find a more intelligent, nor seasoned individual to help the U.S. economy get started back on a positive growth curve. Among other things, Buffett, a registered Democrat, is serving as an economic advisor to Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. He can work with both parties. I figure if Dick Cheney can be V.P., why not Warren Buffett.

For those that do have some money to invest -- here are Buffett's four tips --

Invest in a business that...

1) you understand

2) has trustworthy management

3) has favorable long-term economics

4) is at a good price

As he says, anything else is speculation.

Just my two cents on a Friday.