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Obama’s VP pick? A Paper Person
January 15, 2008 4:44 AM
ABC’s David Wright, Andy Fies, and Sunlen Miller Report: Barack Obama regularly plays coy when asked who his Vice Presidential pick would be if he were the democratic nominee.
And in Carson City, Nevada Monday night he did just that, "I can’t tell you. It’s a secret," Obama joked.
But then he went on to reveal a little more about what he would be looking for in his choice for Vice President: someone who could compliment his skill set.
Namely someone who can keep track of papers.
"You know what you can’t do is you can’t put me in charge of some paper. I will lose it and I’ll be like, ‘Did you just give me? Where did that speech go?"' Obama joked, "You don’t want me as the Chief Operating Officer. That’s not my job. I’m not a systems guy. I’m not somebody who would, you know, make sure that, you know, everything’s running on time."
Obama went on, more seriously, to say that he wouldn’t be intimidated if his Vice Presidential pick knew more than him, and used the example of the benefit of having someone who had talents in military affairs since he did not serve in the military.
January 15, 2008 in Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (35)
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ummm. you should ask. what it might feel like to be v.pres... because he is not going to be pres...
Posted by: greg | Jan 15, 2008 6:10:00 AM
If he is not going to be President,(only God Knows] then too too bad for America. He is Geniune and Sincere, but as we see these qualities do not matter.
Posted by: Gabbrielle | Jan 15, 2008 8:46:59 AM
Well if that was Obama's answer to the question of who would be his VP I sure hope he does not become President, because that answer sure made him look dumb as a door knob.
Posted by: SJ | Jan 15, 2008 8:52:44 AM
Gee, a door knob? Isn't that what we have now?
Posted by: st | Jan 15, 2008 9:16:03 AM
I don't plan to vote for Obama, but I do really like the way he can answer questions without weighing every single possible angle on what he says or taking a poll to see what he OUGHT to say.
Posted by: Colfax | Jan 15, 2008 11:52:21 AM
Joe Biden should be his VP, it would make a great balanced Ticket.
BTW ABC When are you going to report on Obama's Economic plan that he released more than 48 hours ago? Anytime soon?
Posted by: Louis | Jan 15, 2008 12:07:16 PM
Greg,
Yeah, well Hillary is not going to be Prez. either!
Posted by: Mark | Jan 15, 2008 1:33:52 PM
Barack Obama/Wesley Clark....The Democratic Ticket.
You heard it here first.
Posted by: mwg | Jan 15, 2008 1:47:53 PM
Great, another George Bush, except that Obama can put two sentences together. But, quotes like this, presuming it is accurate, says alot about why Obama is not fit or ready to be president: "You don’t want me as the Chief Operating Officer. That’s not my job. I’m not a systems guy. I’m not somebody who would, you know, make sure that, you know, everything’s running on time."
It is time for the Democrats to rally around a serious candidate ready to do the job of president, including being a leader, a CEO, a COO, and whatever other roles required to, yes, make sure everything's running on time. I'm not a big Clinton supporter but she sure looks good compared to Obama (and especially to John 'the loser' Edwards).
Posted by: Matthew | Jan 15, 2008 6:11:23 PM
I don't know if America is ready for Barack. Not because he's African American, but because he is both intelligent and honest. Imagine that in the White House. Not to mention that he teaches Constitutional Law in an Ivy League school.
Posted by: Duane | Jan 15, 2008 10:59:07 PM
Duane ...that comment was perfect. Barack is the best candidate period. All the others are players. Romney would sell his mother to get your vote. McCain...come on....this is his 2nd time around and he should have the best campaign on the planet and he almost went belly-up. He can't run a country. You have to give Barack props because being so new he is running one of the best campaigns around....that takes intelligence and intuition. He has my vote.
Posted by: TBrad | Jan 16, 2008 12:59:36 AM
Thank you, Duane. He's more than qualified to lead the nation.
Posted by: John | Jan 16, 2008 1:26:24 AM
I am available if he's still looking for a running mate. =)
Posted by: Lisa | Jan 16, 2008 11:44:54 AM
I think that Obama will not just be great for the president position in the country, but he will be good for the world. He just isn't smarter than any other candidate, but he also gives you hope and make you wanna do better with your life physically and also mentally. I think that he is young enough to have a lot of energy and you will he him out more than any other president. We as a nation can look back in history and know that we made a difference in this world by voting for Obama. He is loved by so many and only good things can prosper.
Posted by: Quincy Bufkin | Jan 17, 2008 1:06:44 AM
vp choice for anybody would be michael bloomberg
wait he should be the president
bloomberg 08
Posted by: ben | Jan 19, 2008 12:52:04 AM
I think Colin Powell would be a great VP choice, having a military background, and more white house experience than any of the candidates combined.
Posted by: John | Jan 22, 2008 7:27:10 AM
colin powell wolud perfect
Posted by: sarah g. coleman | Feb 2, 2008 10:37:26 PM
Obama should pick Sen Webb - his Vietnam/military experience is what Obama needs/wants = what better way to counter war hero McCain
Posted by: Rob | Feb 8, 2008 7:46:39 PM
my dream team:
First of all, I wouldn't pick Hillary because I think she would be far to valuable in the senate for the first term.
Richardson VP (for a lot of reasons, but heavily because I don't want to give up strong senators)
Edwards AG (can you see the look on every white collar criminal hearing John Edwards announced as Attorney General...makes me smile just thinking about it)
Powell Sec Def (though I doubt he will come out of retirement, but possibly)
Biden Sec of State I hate to give up a strong seasoned senator though grrrr.
I'm not settled on who for AG, possibly Harken?
Housing and Urban: someone who is really new and innovative, I have some ideas...
Any way there would be my top picks.
Posted by: Daniel Stevens | Feb 10, 2008 1:50:51 PM
OOPs I meant to say not settled on Agriculture :)
Posted by: Daniel Stevens | Feb 10, 2008 1:52:43 PM
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