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Clinton Open to Being Veep Candidate
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ABC News' Rick Klein and Kate Snow Report: In a conference call with members of the New York congressional delegation this afternoon, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said she'd be willing to consider a spot on Sen. Barack Obama's ticket, if it's offered to her.
Clinton spent much of the afternoon calling major donors and supporters and from her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., in a last-ditch effort to gauge her support.
Speaking with her supporters from her home state's congressional delegation, she said she is "open" to being Sen. Barack Obama's vice presidential candidate, a source on the call told ABC News.
When Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., told Clinton that she feared Latino voters would only support Obama if she is on the ticket, several other members of the delegation said she should team up with Obama. Clinton responded that if he asked her to be on the ticket, she would be interested in considering that.
One member of Congress on the call told ABC News it was "the first time we've gotten the green light" on the question of the so-called Democratic "dream ticket."
The congressman added that Clinton is hearing similar calls from donors and key labor leaders.
"It's a chorus of voices that she's hearing: 'We want you on the ticket,' " he said.
One donor who got a call from Clinton earlier Tuesday told ABC News Clinton told him she is exhausted and still has not made a full decision about her presidential campaign.
She asked his opinion about what she should do and he got the impression that she wants to wait longer to see what happens.
The Senator said to this donor on the telephone, "There is so much pressure. There is so much pressure."
A Democrat familiar with the conversation with the New York delegation tells ABC that Clinton knocked down a report Tuesday by the Associated Press that said she would concede to Obama in her speech tonight.
Clinton delivered the firm message that she will not be suspending her campaign or dropping out tonight. She also asked for the delegation’s continued support as she makes up her mind.
She said she wants time to "catch her breath" and determine the best way forward, while acknowledging the math that clearly favors Obama.
Clinton's argument was described to ABC News as having “earned the right” to reflect on how to proceed, and the tenor of the conversation was largely supportive, though recognizing Clinton's extremely long odds.
A Clinton adviser who has been on some of her calls Tuesday said she has said nothing new regarding the possibility of running for vice president: "On the VP question, she says she is not saying anything different today than she has been saying, she will do whatever it takes to help ensure a Democratic victory in November."
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Obama never!
Country first, party second!
Posted by: T | Jun 3, 2008 3:31:43 PM
the way i see it if hillary were a better canidate to beat mccain as she has said and shes won the popular vote as she has said then why are the super delegates all and have been endorsing obama seems to me if these things were true what hillary is arguing they would all be supporting her no maybe they just know things we dont can someone please explain if hillarys argument is right why is obama winning all them
Posted by: angie | Jun 3, 2008 3:33:13 PM
angie
What, exactly, has Obama won during the last couple of months?
Posted by: S | Jun 3, 2008 3:34:29 PM
Oh yes she can take a week to reflect, she has received over 17 million votes that gives her the time. Also Obama needs to let her know where he sees her in his plans. She has worked just as hard as he has, maybe harder its the presidence are applying for not just any job.
Posted by: Bridget | Jun 3, 2008 3:34:45 PM
I'm a woman for Hillary who will definately vote for Obama
Thankfully Obama has been very respectful to Hillary. I follow closely & he has been very careful never to personally attack Hillary
yes we do need Clinton supporters like me to get behind Obama
LET'S GROW UP!!
Posted by: hill to obama | Jun 3, 2008 3:35:33 PM
Its time to unite together and work on beating McCain.
The power of Obama plus that of Hillary will knock out McCain without any notice!
Posted by: Peace | Jun 3, 2008 3:37:02 PM
well s most of all the super delegates endorsements but can you answer my question im a little confused as to why they are and have been supporting him if hillarys argument is right please help me to understand i mean these supers are senators goveners all highly political people
Posted by: angie | Jun 3, 2008 3:37:43 PM
AK @ OSU
Face it -- they're smarter than those who vote for the puppet Obama.
Posted by: S | Jun 3, 2008 3:37:44 PM
Absolutely she needs time. She just withstood what most Amercians would buckle under. What a strong, formidable President she would be. Plus, who holds the power now, huh?
She has 18 million supporters THAT HE NEEDS TO WIN. He cannot do it without her, but I do not want her on the ticket as VP. I want him to go down on his frickin own.
WOMEN WILL REVOLT, AND THEY MAY NOT RIOT LIKE THE BLACK/COLLEGE VOTERS, BUT THERE WILL BE A QUIET RIOT IN THE VOTING BOOTH WHEN WE PULL THE LEVER FOR McCAIN!!!!
Posted by: Debra | Jun 3, 2008 3:38:22 PM
The true sign of a true leader. Not giving up!
I am so glad to hear that she is going to 'catch her breath', as she put it.
The neverending spam put forth from the Obama spam artists on here is getting worse and worse. Lies, propaganda and misinformation must be in their talking points memos sent to them.
Go Hillary!!
Hillary '08
Posted by: Krissy K | Jun 3, 2008 3:38:33 PM
MY BAD! Sorry Angie that was for "S" which stands for...
Posted by: AK @ OSU | Jun 3, 2008 3:39:14 PM
The presidency is greater than party and Obama is unworthy of the highest office in the land. This Dem is for McCain.
Posted by: oldspice | Jun 3, 2008 3:39:16 PM
As much as I detest Hillary Clinton, I wouldn't mind if Obama offered her the VP spot.
My main concern was Obama not leading the ticket.
Now that it's all but done, Obama would have a much better chance healing the riff sooner if she were VP... and she's a great debater.
With that said I would rather another VP candidate
Posted by: Vanessa | Jun 3, 2008 3:39:45 PM
Peace:
First, the hate mongering.
Second, the conciliation attempts.
Third, the fear tactics.
Obama's strategy in 3 easy steps.
Posted by: S | Jun 3, 2008 3:39:51 PM
to S
"What, exactly, has Obama won during the last couple of months?"
DUH....DA DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION
By the rules set up by the democratic party, which Bill & Hillary helped to initiate
Posted by: jAY | Jun 3, 2008 3:40:01 PM
How can you print such garbage. This article makes it sound as if Hillary is undecided and desparate. Why would she ask anybody what she should do. I resent such reporting. She will acknowledge the winner when the number is reached. This is such disrespect coming from ABC. She should be respected on what she has done in this primary. There are so many down and out lies coming out of the news media it's crazy. People should calm down and wait until this evening. It's her right to concede when she wants. Obama won't be the nominee until the convention anyway.
Posted by: Louise | Jun 3, 2008 3:40:18 PM
It will be a cold day in hell before I cast my vote for Barack Obama.
Hillary I'm sorry. You truly are a legend.
Hope I see you in 2012!
McCain '08! Never Obama!
Posted by: Mark | Jun 3, 2008 3:40:31 PM
no one has answered my question yet im waiting dont you think if they all thought hillary was a better canidate she would be in obamas place right now
Posted by: angie | Jun 3, 2008 3:40:37 PM
Let me tell you I will NOT vote for Obama if she is She will loose it for him and if he should just happen to get killed she becomes President NOT ON YOUR LIFE....They best realize will be the same ole crap if she is there NO WAYYYYYYYYYYYY..Jose........
Posted by: voter | Jun 3, 2008 3:41:36 PM
***"S"
Right, a puppet who is pulled by the strings of the "democratic fundraising machine" the same machine that threatened Pelosi????? NO wait that IS someone else
Posted by: AK @ OSU | Jun 3, 2008 3:41:36 PM
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