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Clinton Supporter Gov Rendell Supports Cuomo Plan to Guarantee Dream Ticket
March 30, 2008 12:31 PM
ABCNews' Mary Bruce Reports: Clinton supporter Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell backed this morning Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo's proposal to guarantee a "dream ticket". Cuomo has suggested Obama and Clinton agree now that whoever does not win the nomination will become the vice presidential candidate regardless of the outcome. "Well, I can't speak for Senator Clinton, but I would love that," Rendell said in an exclusive "This Week" interview. "I think that this duo, regardless, is a history-making duo. They are both tremendous candidates. They both would make great executives, and I'd love to see that happen," Rendell said.
Obama supporter Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., however, disagreed. "That's the privilege of the nominee, and it's certainly one of the options available to him, and it would be terrific in a lot of people's minds. But you have to leave the nominee that option," he said. But Kerry also noted that "whatever judgment he [Obama] makes will be the right judgment."
In addition, Kerry said he believes a nominee can be determined by July 1st. "I think that the superdelegates ought to decide early. I would even say earlier than July. As a former nominee, I will tell you, this time right now is critical to us. We began four years behind George Bush, and I think every day does give John McCain an ability to organize nationally. So the sooner we resolve it, the better, but it has to be resolved, obviously, by letting voters have their say."
Rendell supported Sen. Clinton's plan to continue the fight until the convention. "Hopefully, the Obama forces will allow all 10 states that remain on the calendar vote, and allow Florida and Michigan to vote. It's a disgrace that the Obama forces say, well, he's won the popular vote so he should be the nominee. There are 10 states left. I think Senator Clinton's going to eat into the popular vote," he said. "I think if Michigan and Florida actually voted again, Senator Clinton would come out on top of the popular vote. So I think the key is to let the party -- it's too late for the states, but let the party run the primaries in Michigan and Florida."
March 30, 2008 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (93)
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What Kerry fails to acknowledge is the fact that Obama is unelectable. Here's why.
1.)Obama has won primarily caucuses, which although are a legitimate win, are not reflective of a GE or the will of the people. Smoke and mirrors as it were and just bragging rights leveraged to convince the public that he is the leader. Once all voting is done and Fl and MI are seated, he most likly will trail in popular vote.
2.) A vast majority of Americans are suspicous of his association with Wright, which is a very legitimate concern. Obviously, Obama's rise to fame was generated and masterfully crafted by Rev. Wright. He now owes Wright, and not in a small way. That in itself is an alarming proposition.
3.) Eventually the "newness" of Obama will wear off and Americans will start asking themselves, "Who is this guy and does he really care about our country or is he just trying to even an old score, how much experience does he possess to run our country and what has he done thus far that is of concern for ALL americans, not just the BVS?"
And therein you will find Obama's greatest skill. Evasiveness. The master of illusion who can skillfully lay out the most beautiful of Mirages......
Americans will no doubt ask themselves at some point....Did Obama "Pledge his allegiance to Africa" as part of his indoctrination to TUCC? And if so, what allegiance, if any, does he have for the United States of America?
This is why, IMHO, if there were to ever be a dual ticket it would have to be Clinton/Obama if the Dems have any hope of patching things up. Too many longtime loyal Dems will not have this fellow shoved on them. He's too far left....and the Dem loyals will flip to the right. If only for one election cycle.
Posted by: SadStateOfAffairs | Mar 30, 2008 2:13:40 PM
You mean a nightmare ticket. Why would Obama want Hillary "Lieberman" Clinton wasting valuable office space? Besides, according to her, she's already been "Co-President". Notice how she never mentions Al Gore, who actually did serve as co-president with Bill Clinton. Leave the "former" Goldwater girl back in the past where she belongs.
Posted by: popopie | Mar 30, 2008 2:18:25 PM
Well I think we should leave it to the up to the Democratic Candidate.
Obama08
Posted by: Thinking | Mar 30, 2008 2:26:45 PM
I think it's an excellent idea. It's a fusion of inspiration and pragmatism, just what the country needs. I can see Clinton agreeing to the vice presidency, but not Obama. He's been dismissive of the dream ticket so far. If the divisions soften between the candidates and their supporters, then it is a possibility.
Posted by: katrina | Mar 30, 2008 2:28:51 PM
Floridians did not only show up to vote for the local and state elections. Although I knew my vote for Hillary wouldn't be counted I voted for her anyway. That is the only reason I showed up for the election. If everyone wants Obama because he can unify America, how come all of his followers are attacking Hillary with such personal insults? It would be great to read a rational discussion of Obama vs. Clinton based on the issues instead of personal attacks. I voted for Hillary in the Florida primary but if Barack gets the nomination, I will happily vote for him for the presidency.
Wach of these two candidates has strengths and weaknesses but either one would be far superior to John McCain.
Posted by: Mary | Mar 30, 2008 2:51:30 PM
WestCoastMessagner, what veting process is needed after all, what is remaining, doing the dirty job for McCain. If that is the best way to go, then continue with Hillary "the Bosnian sniper" that inside fight, at the end McCain will win. Gd bless America and God bless Obama. OBAMA08.
Posted by: BKMC | Mar 30, 2008 2:53:11 PM
I do not see how this ticket can work out. Obama is the man for "CHANGE" and very much against lobbyists contrary to Hillary.
How can anyone cook these two different people together in one pot!
Posted by: Peace | Mar 30, 2008 2:55:29 PM
Nancy has said it already, Hillary the "Bosnian sniper" you cannot go in front of TV camera and say that McCain is better than Obama and be on the same ticket with him. Bill was on TV saying that McCain is a patriot and his wife is a patriot, and Obama is the "stuff" and think he will be on a same ticket with her. The Clintons have destroyed the dream ticket and it has become a fantasy ticket. Obama will take Jim the senator of Virginia as runing mate, wait and see. God bless America and Good bless obama. OBAMA08.
Posted by: BKMC | Mar 30, 2008 3:03:10 PM
The Republican Party hasn't a prayer.
Posted by: Thinking | Mar 30, 2008 3:04:29 PM
John Kerry, Bill Richardson and Ms. Pelosi are all looking out only for themselves.
First of all Kerry is an idiot. Secondly, Richardson is a TRAITOR. Thirdly, Ms. Pelosi is jealous of Hillary Clinton...God forbid another woman (or a woman in the WHitehouse) Hillary would take away attention from our Little MIss Pelosi
KERRY, RICHARDSON, DOBBS AND CASEY HAVE ALL BEEN GUARANTEED SOME ELITE POSITION IN THE WHITEHOUSE IF MR. OBAMA GETS ELECTED.
ISN'T IT IRONIC THAT EVERYTIME OBAMA GETS AN ENDORSEMENT, THAT PERSON GOES ON THE OBAMA BANDWAGON AND TRIES TO GET HILLARY TO QUIT THE RACE.
How dare Mr. Dean and Mr. Leahy and all the idiots mentioned above call for Hillary to quit the race.
I am sick and tired of these politicians trying to get their way, by denying voters in the furture states to vote, and how dare they tell us that our votes don't count.
Posted by: steve | Mar 30, 2008 3:19:54 PM
The Gallup polls are so fake. I do not at all believe in any of the polls.
Remeber in California when the polls had hillary by double digits behind, and then she goes to overwhelmingly win that state.
If you go to the Rasmussen polls, they seem to be the most accurate.
Any Cnn polls or gallup polls are fake.
Posted by: steve | Mar 30, 2008 3:31:56 PM
SadstateOFAffairs: You have said it best. I believe this article tries to put words in Rendell's mouth. He was giving a possible solution if needed, not what he thought was the best plan. He believes all the voters should be heard, the next 10 primaries and revotes in Michigan and Florida. As much as the DNC wants unity, I do not believe that Obama is electable against McCain. His weaknesses would show up in an even brighter and glaring light against McCain.
Posted by: georgia | Mar 30, 2008 3:33:53 PM
From her sinking ship Hillary is desperately trying to jump on board of the Obama steamer.
She'll be food for the media sharks, and nothing else.
Posted by: Deirdre | Mar 30, 2008 3:34:49 PM
Steve,
worse then who, Hillary?
As I explained before there is not a party who going to do a thing about abortion. All Politicians give lip service to it, it's a tragedy, it shouldn't happen, agonizing decision, but none do a thing; including the Republican Party.
As much as I would like to vote on one single issue, I have in the past, and got into a War of Choice in Irag, loss of money to organizations, that might actualy help a pregnant women or unwanted baby. I have come to the conclussion ity dosen't help.
Please don't tell me Hillary dosen't support Abortion.
Posted by: thinking | Mar 30, 2008 3:36:12 PM
I have to agree that the bottom line is that if Obama wants the nomination based soley on delegates and popular vote, he cant have it both ways.
Either he gives up his stance that he won the popular vote and delegate count as his argument, or he lets michigan and florida revote or count.
He cant have it both ways.
Posted by: tomdavie | Mar 30, 2008 3:36:34 PM
"The Gallup polls are so fake. I do not at all believe in any of the polls.
If you go to the Rasmussen polls, they seem to be the most accurate."
Obama is leading in both polls...
+ 10 in the Gallup poll
+ 5 in the Rasmussen poll
Posted by: Rodrick | Mar 30, 2008 3:38:06 PM
THIS MORNING ON THE WOLF BLITZER, THE PANEL WAS SAYING THAT OBAMA IS TEARING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY APART.
HE HAS HIS GOONS IN CHICAGO CALLING DELEGATES TO TRY TO CALL THE RACE NOW TO GET HILLARY OUT AND TO DENY THE NEXT 10 STATES THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE.
WORD IS THAT PENNSYLVANIA IS GETTING REALLY ANGRY AT THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN IN TRYING NOT TO GET THAT STATE TO VOTE.
HE(OBAMA) IS GETTING ALOT OF NEGATIVITY FROM THE VOTERS IN THAT STATE.
HE WILL LOSE VERY BADLY, IF HE DOESN'T SHUT HIS MOUTH, AND GET HIS GOONES OFF THE SUPERDELEGATES BACKS.
LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE NOT YOUR GOOONEY GOONES, MR. OBAMA.
Posted by: steve | Mar 30, 2008 3:39:02 PM
Hillary Clinton is determined to destroy the dem party unless she gets whats she wants. If the majority of the democrates wanted Hillary she would be winning. I will not vote on the dem ticket if she is any where on it. This women has shown that she cares for no one but her selfish desires for power.I pray Obama would not take the VP position if she manages to steal the nomination. She has the worst character of any human being.
Posted by: merle7 | Mar 30, 2008 3:39:37 PM
If they were put on the same tickt, I would morn as if someone I loved deeply have died! NO Clinton! NO! NO! NO! I will not vote if that CRAZY lying woman is on the ticket! I do not trust that they will not try to destroy Obama or worse, have him hurt to be on top! I will picket! I will NEVER ACCEPT HER ON THE BALLOT!
Posted by: American Woman | Mar 30, 2008 3:41:31 PM
You make no sense. If you are against abortion, why would you be for the candidate that has the worst record in the senate on abortion issues. That is a known fact!
Hillary is not as bad as Obama and you know it! So stop using the abortion issue . If you were truly against abortion you would not want av president whom will extend the laws to make abortion worse, especially with his trying to repeal the BAIPA Bill.
Posted by: steve | Mar 30, 2008 3:45:05 PM
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