Oh, yeah. Big daddy is helping with choosing a VP now. He might just want to move in with Bo.

HAHAHAHAHA!!! OMG, Kennedy used the words "real leadership" and "Obama" in the same sentence!!! Goodness, he must have gotten payment from Obama to say that. Mark my words, DNC: If Obama gets your nomination, I will not only vote Repub for the first time in my life, I will also campaign for McCain. It is no longer an issue of Dem vs Repub, but a matter of saving our country. Obama the dangerous liar can not be put in the white house. THERE ARE MANY WHO FEEL THIS WAY, DO YOU WANT TO RISK OUR VOTE?

Hillary kind of needs it huh? Chances are (because she had a low ceiling in her own "home" state (since she had what 5 "home" states during this primary?)

chances are she won't be able to be re elected next time around.... sad...just sad what a waste.

geevill get a job.

How is it possible to troll all day on every single
thread?

Some people have no life.

Mary

hillary is not a moderate democrat...if your definition is calling Barack the extreme...Hillary is right there with them...oh besides she likes to tell the world we will "obliterate Iran" and that the Presidency should have limited restriction from the congress in doing so"

I guess it makes her a hawk so that takes her out of the left wing and puts her in the center...oh that's great.

Kennedy wants to be perceived as a king maker. Maybe he is. He managed to get John McCain a real chance at the White House in an election where the Republicans had a 1 in 5 chance of winning and now it is better than 3 in 5.

Way to go, Teddy. Following in Ol' Joe's footsteps. He went hard left too as Ambassador when he endorsed the Third Reich.

No, Godwin's Law does not apply, Kids.

When you look at who is actually complaining about a joint ticket, its Pelosi and Kennedy.

This means they are the ones pulling the strings behind Obama, and that was what this was really about the whole time.

They want control of the party, and having Hillary on the ticket cramps their style.

Not having her on the ticket puts his chances of winning in serious jepardy however.

He has not won the blue collar white vote. He never has. They are loyal to clinton and Mc Cain is a real alternative to them.

Obama will have to pick some guy who has blue collar appeal, but I highly doubt it will make up for Obamas liberal appeal.

When you have the loser of the nomination running BETTER against Mc Cain and winning all the major primiaries, you would think how easy a choice it would be to pick her.

It just goes to show how full of it the democratic insiders are.

and Len

the only three people that got McCain closer to being President

was Bill Hill and Jeremiah.

(and the former two...are still at it)

this relentless and totally unnecessary hateful rhetoric by the elitist fat-cats like kennedy have done more damage to the possibility of 'party unity' come novemeber than all the negative campaigning by both candidates. instead of promoting 'unity' and cohesion they (kennedy, kerry, richardson, pelosi, dean) and other party leaders continue to alienate clinton supporters. thanks, we get the message and we will respond by not supporting obama, the fat-cats, and all endorsers, at the state level as well. i did not leave the party the party left me. democracy before party loyalty, count all the votes.

There can be only one perfect choice. The VP needs to be a strong Democrat. Compassionate, driven, and willing to walk this new path. This candidate also needs to be able to deal with women who will only vote for a woman.
As soon as Obama announces Nancy Pelosi as his running mate, Hillary will be an asterisk in History!

Senator Kennedy sounds as disgusted by the Clintons' campaign tactics as many others are.

A "dream ticket" would pair Senator Obama with someone who has shown the integrity, character, judgment and steadfast leadership (with principles) that he has.

That person may be Webb, or Richardson, or someone completely different. But. Not. Hillary.

Sen. Hillary Clinton should consider running independently! The polls indicate that she can win--she can beat both Obama and McCain in a three way match-up!

the vp choice could be Rendell too.

charleschaplin excellent thought provoking post. thank you

Okay, really can Kennedy just retire. I mean he has never really done anything but feed of JFK reputation. We all know his pass and we all know he is mad at the Clintons. For all we know he may be trying to get the nomination. I feel for Obama because he has sold his soul to the Kennedy's and I am sure Teddy will be collecting.

Let's review the Dems' battle again:

Obama won 10 "black" states and 6 "white" states from primaries and 13 states from caucuses

Hillary won 17 states (most of blue states) from primaries and 1 state from caucus....

The pattern is very clear to either candidate: Hillary won most states from primaries and Obama dominated caucuses..

A good choice would be Edwards since he already has experience with losing in the GE. He'd make a great shoulder for Obama to cry on when he gets humiliated in the GE. Plus he has great hair.

We all may be over - reacting. There are very few people who will consent to be VP - to McCain.
I think the short list is down to Limbaugh. In other words, there's always hope that McCain will do himself in for us.
I can see it now, a prime time debate. Obama, in his customary Obama suit and McCain, resting with his chin on his chest, snoring peacefully.

Didn't Obama already promise the VP slot to Richardson? Or did he just pay off his campaign debt?

Doesn't matter who he chooses, because neither one of them will ever step foot in the White House, unless they are invited by President McCain.

and dl

we will finish the work they started.

McCain will be the next President. We may not like it, but it is the choice for America.

Hillary should run as an independent .Democratic party in it's well known tendency to pick leftist liberals will jump off the cliff with Obama again.They just don't know how to pick a candidate who has a broader appeal than uppity liberals and certain ethnic groups.Shame on you Democrats.I am a Hillary supporter and would NEVER EVER support an Obama nomination .

Given McCain's name recognition, Senate tenure and very impressive military history, how is it that a man of such military esteem and tenure in the US Senate after 20+ years consistently misses and/or forgets pertinent details surrounding a war that he 100% supports? Ask yourself that.

Secondly, McCain isn't supposed to have problems getting money from donors due to his high valor and self esteem, is he? Can anyone explain how someone can be in the Senate for 20 plus years and not have the connections to match a Senator with just 3 years in the same Senate? The answer is quite clear. Very few truly believe in MCain and his cause or that he will win against Obama. He's sloppy, forgets details and has virtually no chance of even matching up to Obama

Rooting for the underdog in this game is fruitless.

BLOWOUT

dl

Most Clinton supporters arent stupid. Its one thing to support Obama to unify the party.

But when Kennedy makes idiot noise that Bill and Hillary Clinton arent part of the party in any meaningful way, well then we have a serious problem.

The clinton support is very deep support. Its not fly by night support that just happened to come about , like the Obama support.

You dont chuck Bill and Hillary Clinton into the garbage can , and then expect all their millions of supporters to then vote for Obama.

So its actually you who is stupid.

Chucking Bill and Hillary into the garbage can does NOT unify the party.

It splits it in half.

Kennedy is as arrogant as Obama. Why he thinks we would care what he thinks of HIllary is beyond me. His whole family is rather limited in their ability to tell the truth and lead upstanding lives. His brothers were very less than perfect, he definitely ahas done some very questionable acts in his life; John Jr. was nothing but a womanizer and used his name to justify his self-serving life and we could go on about the rest of the Kennedy clan, but why. Talk about old politics and cover-ups. Yeh, I will follow whatever Ed Kennedy has to say as much as I will Obama's.

Kennedy sounds like he is losing his bearings. I guess leaving a woman to die clouds his judgment.

EXACTLY

absolutely not richardson on obamas ticket that would solidify the pro clinton hispanic vote against obama. the man is a traitor. we elected him twice and felt betrayed by his obama endorsement, after NM supported hillary in the primary. likewise hispanics nationwide have largely supported hillary as well. i could have been ok with the endorsement however after his vile hateful attacks on hillary (on larry king) that was the final straw for richardson and or anybody he endorses on the state level.

Today alone... the Obama campaign has picked up 6 SDs

In 2012 she'll be to frail and feeble to run for the presidency.

Unless you mean a Senate run.

Kennedy is a true has been. A wealthy slob who is full of remorse and just wants to show the world how liberal he is. His babble means nothing. Even his home state voted for Hillary over Obama even though they had no trouble electing an African-American Govenor. The psople of Mass. are not dumb and they knew a loser when they saw one.

I don't understand how people who support Hillary and her positions can vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee. Hillary's -- and most Democrats' -- positions on so many issues are very different from McCain's and most Republicans'. The same goes for Obama supporters who threaten to vote for McCain if Hillary is the nominee. I suppose some people are so swept up by the personalities and nastiness of the campaign that they forget the real issues.

lol Nice Impersonation

What would he do in the White House without the excuse or ability to vote Present? He'll be too busy slacking and eating waffles to make any important decisions anyway I guess.

Don't be surprised if Obama's VP is
Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico!

frisco girl, you sound like a bitter old woman. It's time for the future not the Clintons of the past.

To Alex, Hillary supporters don't understand how Obama supporters are all mindless kool aid drinking idiots. We will vote for anyone but Obama - just read a few of the posts from cretin Obamanations and you will understand how Obama has now managed to alienate 50% of the democratic party - that would be Hillary supporters:)

Nat , I got one for you. He exposed his children to the words of the most hateful racist I have ever heard speak and I have always lived in the south with no shortage of racists. The cult that is Wright's "church" and the videos to come are something Hillary could not present in her ads but you are going to see so much more and I honestly believe that after the convention Obama will not be the nominee and that he will lose in his Senate re-election.

I partially agree "Vanessa"... We don't need ALL Clinton supporters. It would nice to have ALL but we don't need ALL.

With 60% of Clinton voters and the Independent and Republicans Obama bring...it's enough win the GE

THE DREAM TICKET WOULD BE McCAIN HILLARY TICKET.
THEY BOTH ARE WAR MONGERS ONE WANTS TO KEEP THE WAR -THE OTHER WANTS TO OBLIVERAY COUNTRYS
NOW THAT'S A REPUBLICAN DREAM.
HILLARY IS NOW SAYING SHE IS GOING TO TAKE ON OPEC - AN OTHER WAR!!!
WOW I AM IMPRESSED

kennedy is one of the most hated men in politics. without scruples, he is reckless, influenced his nieces and nephews into drinking, drank and drove and a girl died. he and obama belong together. we southern whites will show you yankees what the solid south is all about come november. nominate an ultra liberal obama and you will have 4 more years of republican rule. mccain will win 40 states, obama 10. mark my word.

Hillary fans take heart. The Democratic Party can do whatever it want at the convention. If more bad stuff about Mr. Obama pops up the delegates are free to switch their votes.

Kennedy has been dying to get into the whitehouse.

I used to actually respect Kennedy, then last summer started thinking twice about him during the whole amnesty/open the borders fiasco. After his behavior this election cycle, any positive thoughts I had for him are gone.....same goes for many of the old time dem "leaders." The party is now a bunch of liberal pansies. Either it's the growing older and wiser phase of my life that is setting in, or the light bulb has finally turned on for me that there is something to being a bit more conservative and holding people responsible for their own actions or lack thereof. Either way, the dem party does not represent this average American any longer.

you treated hillary with comtempt and the president too; the only dem to be reelected since FDR; that is it for me; the party wants obama, kerry, dukakis et al...i am out of here. last white dem in the south, turn out the lights...the party is already the party of mostly blacks; now it will be the party of blacks. good luck winning elections. MCCain for president

I said we need Hillary Supporters. But we don't need ALL. It would be nice to have all but we don't NEED all.

Independents and Obamaicans will make up for the deficit

No democrat has ever won after been endorsed by this stupid Kennedy.

He did not endorse Bill Clinton until the convention and we know Bill was one of the greatest democratic president.

Dream on Kennedy!!!

Since white are losers and racist I tell you what let all the whites vote for McCain and Obama can have all the AA, then lets count the votes and see who wins

Though I am a long time Democrat I have to admire the Republicans. They did not make a mistake when they picked McCain. Even though they had to hold their noses, because he so often voted contrary to the party line he is the one Republican that can use that to get many votes in the coming election. The G.O.P. is at a low point and averybody hates them but by running a rebel Republican they showed political genius. Hillary had a good chance Obama has not a prayer and I hope he does not ask Wright to pray for him because I really don't think ole Wright is really in touch with God.

I encourage all you supporters of fairness in America, and a meaningful end to the war in Iraq to support senator Obama. I realize you are passionate about Clinton, but the majority of folks in America want senator Obama to be president. Please allow yourselves to heal and let us forget about race (skin color....so superficial) and let us focus on what is right.....Obama for 2008

you forget the end of the story

Obama the tortoise gets run over and squashed by McCain's bus on way to election as President.

Obama-Clinton is the only viable ticket - as of this minute. no other Dem names are really a good fit for Obama. He's dead on both accounts if he goes with someone with his own inexperienced background (call it for what it is, good or bad) or a pol with years of D.C. history. Hillary's a good mix and might appease the vengeful whites.

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Vanessa if you lose even 25% of the Hillary supporters you will lose. You don't have enough republicans & independents to make up for it.

bruce:

will you please stop writing stupid stuff?

Thanks

I agree with the Nantucket Drunk - Hillary should not even consider running with Obama...

Let Obama sink or swim on his own...If he wins fine, if he loses fine - But let Pelosi, Teddy, Kerry, Dukakis see how difficult it is to Win a General Election against the GOP.

Over the last 3 decades, only one Democrat has won the Presidency. Over half a century - since the last Democrat has Won 2 terms in office - This is the same person and his name is

CLINTON!

Best of Luck, Obama supporters - Believe me - you'll need it!

clinton won't get out of the race because her surrogates are busy trying to manufacture a new smear against Obama. Last I heard, they were almost ready to push this scandal out to the media.
So she'll be ready, on day one.

Nice try d: Typical Obama tactic. Call the other side names and then ask "why are you angry"? Sounds like an abusive husband come to think of it. Obama did call us (now purged from the party blue collar voters) bitter, and now you are too. It's okay. I will be happily pushing the button for anyone but Obama in the fall. Obama and his cretin supporters have bid Hillary and her 50% voting block bye bye!

Obama should pick another AA like his self for his running mate, since he has the interest of all AA, I don't see why he should shy away from doing that, am sure he can find someone just like him.

Just think what talking points that would make not one AA in the WH but two, what could be better than that, I say go for it Obama show them what it all about pick another AA as your running mate.

NO JOKE, this would be the crapiest ticket out there. One honest guy, one liar. Not exactly a dream ticket to me. It would RUIN his chances and he would need to hire a full time food taster.

jo:

so what do you suggest? give the nomination to Hillary and lose 25% or more of Obama's supporter....?

did i miss something here?

Hillary doesn't want to be VP. But maybe she would like to be the gov of NY.

2 more superdelegates for Obama

President Bush, Vice President Cheney and "dumb" Rice have turned this Great Nation into a MESS with their constant lies.
Kennedy knows this and this is why he is "backing" Obama. This is the first "right thing" he has done in a long time. Hillary votes Bush's way which is why she can not win. President Bush is by far the worse most useless President we have ever had in this history of America. He has virtually destroyed the Dollar, record deficits, gave money away like water, etc.

President McCain - the moderate democrats' choice.

Obama is being racist if he looks for a white person for his running mate. That is not what this is about, think of the history this will be two AA one president one vp, man it will be breaking news around the world.

What about all this untapped AA votes still out there, Obama can then tap into those also, that is the true spirit of this black liberation theology that they are so happy to speak about.

Obama don't be a sell out now get that AA running mate, show the world how much you are into black consciousness, to do other wise will raise doubts. All white presidents had white VP's so why should a AA President have a white VP?

Tell it the way ti is Sen. Kennedy !
The Clinton has shown their true color!
As a 60 year old Native American I have never seen blatant racism by senior Political Leaders in the USA, like Sen. Hillary Clinton & Pres. Bill Clinton! I know that most American will not give a damn about what I am about to say, but I will say it: "THE WORLD IS WATCHING," "YOU ARE ARMING OUR ENEMIES,"
America needs to be strong and to lead the world - Do not air our "DIRTY LAUNDRY TO THE WORLD". Sen Obama has the widest support of Americans - from Julie Nixon, Rev. Sharpton, Sen Kennedy all the way to a Social Democrat- Michael More! Come on over all the Clinton supporters, do it for the Democrats, and for the USA. Sincerely, Lake Hart, a Native American Writer.

Hillary's key demographic is white women over 50 or 55.

If anyone thinks these women are going to abandon their daughters and grandaughers rights (which these same women fought for) to judges selected during the Third and Fourth Bush Term, then u have lost your bearings.

That's all.

frisco girl, once again read your post to me. Sorry, but you do sound bitter. You can vote for who you want I really don't care. But don't take your anger out on Obama supporters. And talk about calling people names. And not all Hillary supporters will leave the party like you think, nice try.

Ted Kennedy hates the Clintons because they know how to win the presidency. It's jealousy, pure and simple.

The country doesn't need another Jimmy Carter in the White House. Far left policies didn't work then and they won't work now.

There will be more crossover voting this election than anytime in history. Few Republicans will cross to Obama, of course, but because of the way Republican ads will portray Obama, and probably correctly, millions of Democrats will take the plunge to vote against him. What many do not understand is that the bad stuff is yet to come. Hillary being a Democrat could not show a video of Wright's cold, cruel, week of 9/11 sermon where he, without feeling for the victims or their grieving families screamed at his audience and listed reasons why the attacks were justified. This was a "sermon" in his "church". Even countries who do not much like the US expressed sorrow but not Wright. That was 6 years ago and Obama stayed with Wright and in his Philadelphis speech tried to portray Wright as an "eccentric uncle". The coming ads will show his speaking favorably of Wright juxtoposed with Wright's hateful sermon.

So why are the Obama supporters not happy with another AA being Obama's running mate is there a problem with that ?

I hope all dems realize that these blogs are infiltrted by Rep's giving themselves off as dems. Sort of like the continuation of operation chaos. The Reps does not have any real issues so the Reps are betting their political destiny on a divide and conquer approach, Whats good for America is secondary!

I agree with Kennedy- and I dislike Kennedy tremendously. But there's one teeny weeny aspect of this idea that will lose Senator Obama numerous votes- including mine: HOW CAN YOU RUN A PLATFORM ABOUT CHANGE AND INVITE THE CLINTONS BACK INTO THE WHITE HOUSE? I'm not buying it. (But then as she's said, I'm dillusional...)

Secondly, on a different tact, the Clintons, for many of us symbolize greed and corruption, certainly the opposite of Obama's message of bring integrity back to the White House.

And last, WITH OVER 50 SUICIDES AND DEATHS HAPPENING TO PEOPLE WHOM THE CLINTONS JUST HAPPENED TO HAVE KINDA NEEDED GONE, I AND NUMEROUS OBAMA SUPPORTERS FEAR, WHETHER SOUR GRAPES OR THE V.P. SPOT, OBAMA WILL BE KILLED.

THAT'S A FACT. THAT WE FEAR THIS.

sj,
Why all the hate ! The world are watching, do you care? You are arming the enemies - more reasons to hate Americans abroad - you seem not to give a damn. Come on now, get hold of yourself, do it for the Democrats and for America. United we stand, Divided we fall! Sincerely, Lake Hart, a Native American Writer.

I find the idea that Ted Kennedy has clout as ludicrous as the idea that Obama will be President.
But what do I know? I am a Clinton supporter who believes that a nominee must be elected with all 50 states. I think if Obama is given the nominee without counting all the votes, then not only is he not a legitimate candidate, the Democratic party will have sold their souls to the same god that run the republican party.

Remember 2000?

I will personally be a democrat who will go to San Francisco and help defeat Pelosi in the mid-terms.

Afterall, I would rather my party survive than the power hungry individuals who want to control it.

Obama will not have my vote if he is given the nomination.

I am a Democrat and this is not how we do things. This is not Hope. This is not Change. This is not what the party is all about.

Kennedy - couldnt remember to save is secretary when she drowned due to his drunk driving accident, now he wants to be king maker. Amazing!

Did u ppl know every candidate that Kennedy supported lost the GE (Al gore, John Kerry, and Micheal dukakis just to name a few.) In 2008 Barack Obama will lose the GE as well.

WOW! Obama has no chance of winning the White House without Clinton. Besides, she deserves better than the #2 slot especially to a rookie. What leadership exactly is Kennedy talking about?? Obama has done nothing, proven nothing in his short political life...as well as being the most liberal voter in the Senate and should I list the number of issues he has flip-flopped on?? It's a long list.

People are so enthralled by his speeches like he's the Messiah but I would rather take my chances with Hillary. Experience counts when our nation is in such dire straits. Obama is a train wreck waiting to happen and I sure hope people wake up to it before it's too late.

BTW, what will Obama and the DNC say when Clinton literally blows him away in West Virginia and Kentucky?

Doesn't matter to me. I'm not voting for Clinton as VP. Voting for her as president. In short, I will vote for McCain if Obama gets nominated as dem candidate for president. Will never change my decision.

Since 1976, the Clintons record in seeking office is as follows:
1976- Bill elected Ark. Attorney Gen.
1978- Bill elected Ark Gov.
1980- Bill loses Ark Gov.
1982-1992- Bill re-elected Ark Gov.
1992-2000- Bill elected Pres.
2000-present- Hillary elected to the U.S. Senate

The Clintons stand on a record of incredible electoral success. That is the fact.

I read what Vanessa wrote and I repeat: OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL DESTROY HIS CHANCES OF WINNING IN 2008.

Obama should pick someone who's experienced in government but not from DC. A governor or mayor of a major city. Ideally, someone more moderate and female.

Trish, Hillary is expected to win WV and Kentucky. But it won't give her the delegate count to catch up with Obama.

hopesprings: Over all of those years of experience, Hillary is only mentioned once?

I Think it's obvious - there is not intention to have any Female run for the Executive. The media will make sure the White House remains an all boys club.

All Hillary Supporters - its time to board the McCain '08 bus -

McCain - has the best record on the environment, has a record of working with both sides of the aisle, will cut spending, will cut taxes, promote free trade, improve the value of the dollar and will be beneficial to Women, Hispanics, Blacks White Blue-Collars .

McCain will not be divisive on race or gender...Not to mention the elderly...

We're gonna WIN: TX OH FL IN WV KY PA MA NM AZ NH -
Wait lets stop here -

McCain is in the White House if he wins: FL OH WV and NH...

Straight Talk Express - All Aboard - Welcome Camp Hillary!!!