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Obama-rama Veepstakes-a-Go-Go
May 27, 2008 2:49 PM
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle's new TV ad for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, in South Dakota, further fuels speculation about his vice presidential chances.
Andrew Sullivan, meanwhile, looks at Sens. Jim Webb, D-Va., and Chuck Hagel, R-Neb Marc Ambinder makes a list and ruminates about the decision-making process.
Conservative columnist Bob Novak hammers Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as too associated with abortion and says former Virginia Gov, Mark Warner is being considered.
Then there are the less traditional picks. Lex Luthor, Martian John McCain, a kitty.
- jpt
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Obama will probably pick "Judas" as his running mate, even though Jeremiah Wright has already said that he wants to be vice-president.
Of course, since Obama likes audacity, and because his cult followers will support him no matter what he says or does, I would not be surprised if Obama picks Bill Ayers or Oprah to be his running mate.
Especially, Oprah, since he already promised he will do so.
LOL
Posted by: USmarine0331 | May 29, 2008 12:00:59 PM
i was born and raised a good democrat but i cannot voted for obama. if he
gets the nod, i will go to my grave knowing that i voted for ralph nader once. all of this is only if hillary loses the nomination.....oh boy!!!
Posted by: patti | May 28, 2008 3:43:21 PM
Speaking of veeps, how about this list of "leaked" candidates for McCain's ticket?
Posted by: lordflashheart | May 28, 2008 2:37:31 PM
zeroplus:
Look, do any of you B O supporters have an idea how hated he is in this country? He might be able to garner half the Democratic vote, but there is no way he can win in November. He is kryptonite for the party: Republicans hate him, independents hate him, and now half the democratic establishment hates her. Whether or not that hatred is justified - some is and some is not in my opinion - that is just the way things are. ...
in my opinion."
Posted by: zero plus one | May 27, 2008 7:43:03 PM
Look, do any of you Hillary supporters have an idea how hated Hillary Clinton is in this country? She might be able to garner half the Democratic vote, but there is no way she can win in November. She is kryptonite for the party: Republicans hate her, independents hate her, and now half the democratic establishment hates her. Whether or not that hatred is justified - some is and some is not in my opinion - that is just the way things are.
Posted by: zeroplus | May 27, 2008 7:13:17 PM
Jack,
We'll see come November. I'll meet you back here when the GE is over :)
Posted by: J | May 27, 2008 6:05:46 PM
So If Obama is about change and not doing things the old Washington way, do you all realise that he can offer the VP position to any Sentor, Governor or House Member, they are all part of the old way. Tom Dashal was majority and minorty leader tell me how he is not part of the old way. How long has Bidden and Dodd been part of they system. So that leaves newbies who have just as much experince as Obama has, great, so much for throwing out all the talent.
Posted by: Bridget | May 27, 2008 5:58:53 PM
Posted by: comedy at its best |
Yeah we Hillary supporters will be sitting back laughing at Obama getting trounced. The only comedy I find here is the democrats thinking he can win in November, now that's funny.
Posted by: J | May 27, 2008 5:56:56 PM
Hillary supporters are simply funny.
I'm cracking up reading these blogs!
Posted by: comedy at its best | May 27, 2008 5:54:22 PM
When the primary season ends, Hillary Clinton will have a decisive victory in the electoral college and a strong claim to a win in the popular vote. She runs better against McCain and is gaining strength. Of course, the Dem Party leadership may still hand it to Obama. But isn't that what they do best -- find a way to lose presidential elections!
Posted by: hopesprings52 | May 27, 2008 5:52:19 PM
BYE BYE, areaderinGA,
Don't let the door hit you in the *** on the way out!
Later Sweetie
Posted by: Jack | May 27, 2008 5:51:25 PM
If the DNC screws Hillary, I am out. She's pulled 1/2 of the party and she's earned the spot if she wants it. I will sit this election out. And I am not alone.
Posted by: A reader in Georgia | May 27, 2008 5:45:56 PM
For those who are acting as if they are on pins and needles awaiting some spectacular ruling from the Democratic Committe meeting, all delgates will be seated, but only half.
RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE.
It won't help Hillary
Nothing will change
The crying can begin, if not already.
Any further questions?
Posted by: Jack | May 27, 2008 5:43:34 PM
I was pushing for Senator Clinton for VP.
Now I have second thoughts.
Given the media misrepresentation of what she said on the RFK assasination, she would for ever be held responsible if God forbid something were to happen to President Obama.
Now I am afraid she may even say NO for the reason above if the VP slot were to be offered to her.
What a shame, for this would have been an unbeatable ticket.
Like one renowned preacher I say "God damn the media"
Posted by: Steve_NJ | May 27, 2008 5:36:03 PM
andrea,
FYI, we Americans are blnd and stupid.
We elected George Bush, not just once but twice.
Be careful what you say "sweetie pie".
Posted by: Steve_NJ | May 27, 2008 5:29:14 PM
It doesn't matter who he chooses, I will never vote for him. He has run a dirty, manipulative campaign and tried to twist words and place blame where it didn't belong. Those are not traits I consider "change" in politics. He personifies the old politcs he claims to want to change, and I seriously doubt much will change at all if he is elected. Better to go with a known quantity like McCain than someone with his personal connections which raise lots of unknowns. Doesn't anyone else think it convenient that Rev. Wright has completely dropped out of sight since Obama's "staged" press conference where he expressed his outrage? It's all political folks, he's no different than any other politician...probably better at it actually since he learned his political lessons from the best political machine Chicago has to offer.
Posted by: dwc | May 27, 2008 5:21:10 PM
Josh, don't tell me you still trust polls. There are as many different results as there are pollsters. And how many times have they been wrong this year? Well at least two important times -- none saw Obama and McCain as the eventual nominees back in January! Who did most of them pick? Hillary and Giuliani, as I recall. Let's wait and see what the voters decide!
Posted by: louielouie | May 27, 2008 5:03:43 PM
I hope Hillary runs as an Independent. I am not sure she should take the VP spot if it is offered to her. It might squash her chances in 2012.
Posted by: J | May 27, 2008 4:48:31 PM
I thought some months ago that having Hillary on the ticket would be a plus for Obama. Now I see it is a minus for Hillary. No matter how this goes, we will need her in four years, so don't damage her career by putting her on a losing ticket.
Let Pelosi have the credit for the results this fall. She wants it and by golly, she deserves it.
Posted by: len | May 27, 2008 4:48:03 PM
There is going to be 30% of 50% of 50% who will not vote for Obama. That means he will lose by 10 points in November.
Posted by: a new name | May 27, 2008 4:22:56 PM
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