ummm. you should ask. what it might feel like to be v.pres... because he is not going to be pres...

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.

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.

Gee, a door knob? Isn't that what we have now?

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.

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?

Greg,

Yeah, well Hillary is not going to be Prez. either!

Barack Obama/Wesley Clark....The Democratic Ticket.

You heard it here first.

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).

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.

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.

Thank you, Duane. He's more than qualified to lead the nation.

I am available if he's still looking for a running mate. =)

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.

vp choice for anybody would be michael bloomberg
wait he should be the president
bloomberg 08

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.

colin powell wolud perfect

Obama should pick Sen Webb - his Vietnam/military experience is what Obama needs/wants = what better way to counter war hero McCain

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.

OOPs I meant to say not settled on Agriculture :)

The article quotes Obama 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.
Here you have a guy who isn't afraid to admit he doesn't know everything, is willing to put together a staff of advisors specializing in areas to assist him, and who has demonstrated the ability to bring people together and believe in a better future. Hillary won't ever admit she was wrong (e.g.the war in Iraq which she voted for), looks to Bill for advise (ah, but in the WH she will look to Edwards cause she admires him so much--give me a break!), and is probably the most polorizing poilitician alive today ('agree with me on all things or I'll demonize you, or produce for me or I'll ask you to step down from being my campaign manager).

In my effort to point out some of the differences between Obama and Clinton, I neglected to add the last sentence:
Please don't ask Hillary to be VP.

Given that McCain will be the GOP canditate, Obama should pick: John Kerry. Woopdeydoo.

The democrats are divided thats a no brainer. So why not pick Hillary if he is a uniter as he says! Hillary has the experience and after all half the democrats want her! We need to join together all the democrats to beat McCain. Please if you win Obama pick Hillary lets go to the final race united. I expect the same if Hillary wins.

How about a Barack Obama/John kitzhaber ticket, Kitzhaber is a 12year Governor of Oregon actively working on reforming Health care. And his cowboy look will resinate with the south.

I think Barack should pick one of his strongest Analysts with some Military experiece.
He doesn't have to pick any of the dropped out Presidential candidates, especially Hillary. Maybe Bill Cinton is a better idea than Hillary..

Kathleen Sibelius of Kansas might be an interesting choice.

Number one pick is Feingold. Which would totally ignite the grassroots. New Politics? Oh yeah.

Number two I'm gonna pick Clark. He'd bridge the gap to Hillary supporters. Lot's of defense bonafides here.

Number three, and my personal second, is Sen. Jenny Oropeza from CA. Experience could be a problem, but she is a firecracker. Great experience on education, election reform, and the environment on the local level. Would show interest in local and regional politics, not just the national scene. New politics, oh yeah! And she's a Clinton supporter- bridge that gap.

Making education an issue (in addition to the war, economy, healthcare) could be a winner this year!

"Oropeza was a member of the Long Beach School Board from 1988 to 1994. Oropeza helped create the policies and programs that turned around the Long Beach School District. Today the district, which was awarded the 2003 Broad Prize for Urban Education, is nationally recognized as a model for reform and academic success. Oropeza led the effort to close the achievement gap and focus resources on underserved communities. She worked to create the highly regarded and innovative International School in her district, as a joint use project with the city."

--from Wiki

CONGRATULATIONS to Barak Obama. Against all odds spouted by self appointed prejudiced opinionated political analysts so called emanating from the kitchen strategy mass production theorist factory of the old school politics,who punched and crunched inflated and suspected polls to “authenticate” their predictions of a win by anyone else other than Barak Obama.
The Obama 08 political machine went into overdrive and there you are , Obama raced across the finish line whilst the broken down kitchen sink strategy truck was pushed and shoved by half committed supporters tired of a long long race that had already been decided along time ago.
Now there is talk about this and that and the VP spot. Let the dust settle first. And then look at the vitriol spouted by the kitchen sink strategy unit.
The Clinton camp could have called the shots under different circumstances. Right now the Obama Camp should look to it's own ranks and appoint it's own VP without no hidden agendas and no unvetted baggage.
The media eye has brought things to this and they know that convention states that the winning Presidential nominee is allowed to choose his own VP.
President Jimmy Carter should be commended for his VP comments.
The Obama camp can pick their own VP. They earned their right to do so. They have a proven track record on how to run a winning campaign.They don't need those individuals that devised a strategy on how to lose a campaign big time soiled with spin and mud slinging rhetoric spouted by self appointed disgruntled political analysts to dictate strategy to the Obama camp. Peace to all.Errol Smythe.

A joint ticket with Barak Obama and Hilary Clinton may not be a bad idea after all. But it is up to the Obama camp and Barak Obama to make the final decision. It is good to have an open mind and examine all options and choose what is best for the Democratic Party and what is good for the country. It may be a tough call to make. But then again it is just a everyday routine decision that one may expect of anyone aspiring for the high office of the President of the United States of America, because to be the President of the United States of America you have to be a great person loved and accepted by all Americans.
The great President John F Kennedy said “..ask not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country...”
Another great President Abraham Lincoln said “...united we stand,divided we fall...” and Ronald Reagan, a third great President said “...America is a shining beacon of democracy......”
Like many that originally considered that it wouldn't work, because of the fierce exchange of words between the two camps, a joint ticket sounded out of the question. But then my opinion don't matter. It don't matter because it is not my call, it is the call of the Obama Camp and Barak Obama.
On reflection it will be good to heal the party. It will demonstrate that in primary elections , individuals may have different opinions but still have the grace to unite around a common purpose for the good of the people. In Election 2008 the Democratic Party people have spoken in the primaries by voting in their millions that they have a high opinion of both Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama .
Is a joint ticket a U-turn to rhetoric that would prefer the Obama Camp administration totally independent of the Clinton Camp and the Clinton Camp totally independent of the Obama Camp?Yes! An emphatic yes! Why? Because both Camps have excellent election and administration teams and best of all they belong to the same party. It will be good synergy for the party for the Obama Camp and the Clinton Camp to progress to the next level.
The media has been kind to both candidates . That is the maturity of American politics. Freedom of the press and freedom of speech,transparency and accountability.
Together Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton with John Edwards will make a formidable team. It is common knowledge that convention states that the winning candidate gets to choose his running mate. Public opinion and street wise talk on the streets suggests that it will be gracious for Barak to choose Hillary as a running mate.
In the past at the height of the primaries some negative press reports suggested that a joint ticket was not a good idea. I am guilty of thinking that it was not a good idea. But I would like to go on record for whatever it is worth and say that I salute Hillary Clinton for her tenacity, her courage,her patriotism, her great zeal and love for America, her love and commitment to Israel and her dedication to the high call of duty. Hillary as VP will bring a wealth of experience and advice for the Obama Administration.
To date Hillary's has not publicly conceded. No one knows what is actually being said by both party camp loyals about the future direction of the party behind closed doors and what is being whispered by party camp die hards around coffee tables in restaurants , hastily convened crisis meetings etc. Just kidding!
Word on the street is that the party has to have a united front. To do this it may be recommended by persons close to Barak Obama that since Hillary's name has been put forward for the VP slot it is respectfully suggested that he appoint her as his VP running mate and have John Edwards as Secretary of State.
The final decision will be up to Barak Obama who has the interests of uniting and healing the wounds of division of the Democratic party. That is an urgent priority and the “...urgent need of now..” and the “...fierce urgency of the hour...”.
It is hoped that this contentious hurdle of appointments of Hillary and John Edwards can unite and galvanize the party to be a political force to reckon worth.
No one doubts the patriotism , maturity and graciousness of Barak , Hillary and John who have the Democratic Party interest at heart and will do whatever it takes to unite the party around a common purpose with a view of November 2008 . Errol Smythe.

I think Obama should pick former Senator Gary Hart. I'm not kidding. The 1987 so called scandal pales in comparison with Bill Clinton's escapades - and look where he (Clinton) got. Hart is a bright mind with strong ideas and deserves another chance at an office. OBAMA's got HART in 2008!

Gary Hart would be a great choice! This could counter-act all the Obama "naysayers" who say he lacks experience. Also he'll help Obama out in the western states. If you remember in the 84 primaries Hart won almost every state west of Missouri. If I were him I would at least put his name on the list.

Not bad thinking people! The Hart-Donna Rice thing is so 80's - He would make an excellent VP. Hey Barack give a shout out to GarY Hart!

obama did pick joe biden and obama will be president so you guys shut like shut up

obamas gomma be president so rebecca your write and evry one will vote for him and one day macain goig to fall over and die