Webb should definitely be considered for the VP slot.

*Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy

*Served as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer

*Vietnam War combat veteran

*Served as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs under the Reagan administration

*Former Republican

*Virginia Senator (major swing state)

*Has military and foreign experience

Obama-Webb would win the general election.

Webb actually said today in a conference call with reporters that he would NOT rule out a VP slot if asked.

McCain graduated from the Naval Academy and he will be president.

By the way, the impressive endorsements for Obama just keep rolling in.

Now George Galloway, the leftwing lunatic Israel-hating-Saddam-loving ex mayor of London endorses Obama.

LOLOL. You can't make this stuff up.

Jo, you're a Republican frighten of an Obama/Webb ticket

If this is his first term, depending on other leadership experience, I would rather a VP with a little more experience but a reputation as an independent thinker.

I just want to add.

McCain graduated Naval Academy and was ranked fifth from the bottom in class rank, 894th out of 899.

George Lucas has endorsed Obama.

He said that he is a true American hero.

Also -- Warner was with Obama in BristoL
Webb was with Obama later in the day at BristoW -- to a reported crowd of 50,000! Nissan Pavillion!

BristoL was the smaller - 10K crowd.

hillary supporters you might think you have all the power now and talk about we wont support him so he cant win but your going to wish you didnt..
she is going to need her people behind her or i will GUARANTEE they will say she didnt have a following for her but racist and republicans and your going to have alot of obama supporters waiting to pay you back when she runs again!!!

I cannot wait to see all those TV
commercials 24/7 with Hussein and
the 2 anti-american racists pastors
Aryes,Tony Rezko,Michelle's
anti-american comments etc.
Reminds me Kerry's swift-boaters in 04.
This time it will be worst...much worst.

Does WEB mean he will stab Obama in the back like they all stabbed Clinton in the back

Just what we need, 2 freshmen senators who don't know what they are doing. I don't care if he chooses Mickey Mouse, I will not be voting for him as he is the least qualified candidate of the entire field this year.

dwc,
have you looked into his bills passed?

guess not.

Democrats are divided.Nobody can unite
the party.
This is the end of the democratic party
as we know it.

Obama/Webb = dream ticket for McCain.
McCain/Palin landslide winner.

!!! Obama and Clinton are meeting NOW!!!

Okay ready for this ? Hillary and McCain are very good friends, why I don't know. Hillary could become an independent, thats nothing new for a Senator. Then she could become McCain's V.P. McCain would win, he will only serve one term and Hillary could be the first independent incumbent and run for president.

I got a phone call from the republican party. I told them i will deliver plenty
votes in november.They welcome me to
their camp.

Senator Obama,

You have often eloquently spoken of the 'fierce urgency of now'. Since you now reasonably have more than the necessary number of delegates pledged and promised to you, it is time that you provided more specifics as to how and where you plan to lead this country. The broad strokes are there, and I approve, but in the upcoming national contest, specifics will be paramount.

You have no shortage of advisors and operatives to assist you in shaping your broad vision into a comprehensive plan of executive leadership. As a concerned citizen I have my own suggestions that would provide some solutions, to a number of the issues that appear to be of concern to most citizens; the economy, the environment, the war, and dependence on foreign oil.

I would propose that you apply that 'fierce urgency of now' to an energy policy that will have a significant impact toward solving the issues listed above. It is a matter of converting our nation, not only from the dependency we have on foreign oil, but to increase our independence from fossil fuels all together.

The technologies to accomplish this task are not decades away from practical use, not years or even months. The necessary technology to make this happen is here, now, researched, tested, and to some small degree applied in the real world. There is no state or territory of the United States that could not take advantage individually or in some combination; wind, solar, water or nuclear generated power. The active harnessing of these sources of power has been largely squandered for decades on a hopelessly small scale to have truly significant impact or induce mass production to reduce pricing and increase availability. The broader applications of such an energy policy that would put to the forefront a national program to utilize these unlimited sources of power are not limited only to centralized power plants. With relatively little effort and investment, individual homes and businesses can utilize current solar and wind technologies to produce much, if not all of their power on site, such buildings when empty would easily produce an excess of electricity that would be returned to the grid. Imagine a nation where every neighborhood and office complex is also a power station in their own right.

In addition to both these large and small generations of power, the use of fossil fuels to directly power individual non-commercial transportation must end. A national zero emissions vehicle act must be mandated with a clear preference for those vehicles produced that do not directly run on fossil fuels. To be clear, electric cars have been around for over a century. Technology a decade ago produced electric cars that would meet the needs of 95% of non-commercial drivers on a day to day basis. Today's electric cars can increase that to 98% and add to it nearly 35% of commercial and 80% of governmental (non-military) needs.

The hydrogen economy remains elusive, there are grand technological gaps and while there must be acknowledgment and investment in the further development of such technology, our primary push must be on technology that can be brought to the market today.

Ethanol, as it is currently being produced and applied is a boondoggle. It is inefficient in production, and is a frightening waste of valuable farmland when food and feed prices are on the rise. The answer is to formally legalize growing and processing of industrial hemp, to be clear, industrial hemp does not contain enough THC to get anyone high even if they smoked it by the kilogram. The plant was a staple source of oils and fiber in this nation until 1937. Hemp is a much better feedstock for ethanol production, it can grow in a wider range of climates and conditions, and it can also be used as a source of food, oils, and fiber for cloth and paper.

Finally, there must be a massive effort in constructing new nuclear power plants, including breeder reactors to reduce and recycle waste from traditional reactors. You should seek to execute 20 new plants to come online within the first 4 years of your Presidency, and doubling that amount in the next 4 years. A difficult task, certainly, an impossible one, I think not. Much of what delays these plants going on line are understaffed and overly bureaucratic.

What is outlined here is further detailed in a legislative proposal that includes how such projects could be financed. To paraphrase John F. Kennedy when addressing why we should seek to do the impossible and send a man to the moon and return him safely to the earth, we do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. We have the opportunity to lead the world in clean energy production and greenhouse gas reductions, not through treaties, but by example, which has ever been a strong suit for the US.

I am not so arrogant to think that this is an original idea, the implementation of such an energy policy in whatever form will improve the economy quickly, through production of goods, lower energy costs and the creation of several new industries. It will help the environment by reducing, drastically the amount of CO and CO2 pumped into the air on a daily basis. The war in Iraq is over many issues, but there can be no denying that much of our military interest and action in that region of the world is to keep the oil flowing. By reducing our oil usage, we make the area less powerful, less relevant from a military standpoint. The Middle East loses its ability to be a natural resource superpower. The benefits don't end there; less smog means fewer related respiratory problems. New industries mean new jobs. New products open up new markets.

It is within our ability, as a nation, to be energy independent within a decade. Not only could we be energy independent, but using clean, renewable energy as our primary source of electric power for the nation. A decade is not an ambitious time line; the total cost of such a program would be less than half of what has been spent on the Iraqi invasion and occupation in the last 5 years. If the manpower, time, material, and funding supplied to that conflict had been applied to making us energy independent, it is quite likely we would already be there.

Senator Obama, whether you accept the details of this plan are not important, the premise is what I would like to hear more about from you. Energy independence is a necessity, from it, so much more flows that will benefit all of us. So congratulations on your nominee status and start telling us not just what you are going to do, but how you are going to do it.

Rezko and Obama are part of the Pay to Play politics that ruins American politics.

Would lov to see Webb with Obama
RIGHT now he is meeting at Hillyat her house in DC .....
Nicholas I got a call from Obama and I told him I would deliver mega number of IND,votes for him come Nov....

McCain

You can take 6 months vacation by the time you come back you will be 44th elected president.

We need a True American to be a President. Not Left Wing Radicals.

McCain 08

Basically, I'm waiting for the vetting process of Obama to finally begin. Please take note that Clinton will not be relinquishing any delegate claim, only suspending it. Now that the press doesn't have a woman to turn it's claws on, guess who's next. Could actually turn out better for Clinton when the press finishes working him over. We've already seen ABC News expose his hypocrisy, the guy did a 180 and turned into a hawk. How do you Zombies even live with yourselves?
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Obama, now a so-called Hawk, and the Zombies could care less.

By the way, Vanessa, and what was your rank in your class? And remind me of what branch of the service that Obama served in? Didn't Howard Dean expressly say in 2004 that someone needed to have served in the military to be the Commander-in-Chief? Is that why Dean was so opposed to Hillary? How do you reconcile the fact that he is backing Obama, also a military no-show. If you are going to attack McCain on his military service you are setting yourself up for a fall. The American public will be reminded of the past attacks on military heroes when you try to pull that kind of garbage.
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Obama for Bitter-in-Chief
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I really like the idea of Webb on the tickey but I would hate to lose the Senate seat.

I was at the event this evening in Virginia. I'll preface this by saying that I like Webb, I campaigned for him in 2006. But when he introduced Obama, he sucked all the energy out of the crowd. The guy just isn't a natural politician and he seemed awkward speaking to such a large crowd. I think Obama should look elsewhere for a running mate.

Thats the DREAM ticket!

Obama/Webb

Obama/Webb would be an awesome ticket. It is time to make America great again!

It's both amusing and sad to see how lowbrow some of the HRC comments have been on this website. Fine, your candidate didn't receive enough support to be the nominee, however you do your candidate injustice when you spin hateful comments about both of her former opponents. Obama won. Polls have him in a very close race against McCain, and that is with all the hateful faction of an otherwise positive Hillary campaign pledging to vote for McCain. Without the haters, I think he can win. If the haters decide to grow up and stop fantasizing about an independent ticket which will destroy the Clinton legacy and hand the presidency to John McCain, than Obama could win a landslide and work on issues important to both him an Hillary: universal healthcare, the environment, the economy, and ending the war in Iraw.

NO HILLARY!

Please, No Hillary that woman is crazy!

Obama and Webb -- by all means -- that sounds like a grand way to bring in the women that supported Hillary - two more men on the ticket, makes it 44 contests in a row - the Democratic Party is as impressive as the Republican Party when it comes to gender diversity.
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I still don't see where Obama has anything to offer Clinton supporters.
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Vanessa,
You make a good case for Webb to take the top slot. Obama isn't even qualified to iron Webb's shirts.
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Obama/Rezko 2008
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The timing of Webb is VERY interesting. Gotta watch what happens there going forward.

Tom
What exactly IS a left-wing radical?
What are they in favor of? Affordable health care?Talk about issues, please, because you right wing dupes of the WTO are so hypnotized by labels you are confusing we liberals with your FOX jargon.
Let's try one issue at a time, per post and skip the labels:
Do you approve that McCain and Bush intend to veto giving a 4 year college education and an affordable mortgage to returning Iraq war Vets, because you are also afraid they will not sign up for another tour?
Obama favors the GI BILL as it was passed, for Iraq vets. Is that the radicalism you are noticing in his policy statements? Do you want the President to veto it? Be specific.

BKMC,
I'm surprised that you take umbrage with my position. It is absolutely unchanged, no reason to change it. Because Obama limped across the finish line still doesn't make him qualified for POTUS. He's a second rate politician, green behind the ears. Obviously you were not a Democrat in 2004 when people like Dean said that military service was a must for POTUS. I didn't buy it then, I thought it was a stupid statement, but Dean sold the party down the river. You guys think you won a contest by a steady barrage of insults against Clinton supporters. You've done absolutely nothing for Clinton supporters. It's time to sit on our hands to bring the nonsense to an end. Makes no difference to me if Obama offers the VP slot to Clinton, he's still not qualified for the office. There are two other more qualified candidates remaining, Nader and McCain. I will never vote for a Republican so Clinton is the obvious choice.
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Clinton in 2008 or 2012
The lower the number the higher the IQ of the Democratic Party!
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WestCoastMessenger | Jun 5, 2008 10:04:35 PM

The American public will be reminded of the past attacks on military heroes when you try to pull that kind of garbage.

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Well, that's putting your foot in your mouth!

The American public knows that the Republican party is the ONLY party in that has the gall to attack military heroes for short-term partisan advantage.

Need I remind you of the Swiftboating of John Kerry?

Or if you thought that was to0 mild, how about the destruction of Max Cleland, Senator from Georgia.

Republicans are the ONLY party who gleefully, shamefully trash a war veteran's military service if it suits their narrow political ambitions.

Ryan, so Webb is a little stiff?...most people are next to Obama's charm but give Webb time...he'll loosen up...

Mr Farrakhan.

The taxes that will be raised will ONLY be upon those making over $200K. They got a tax break when Bush took office. That will be ended.
The middle class will get a $1,000 each tax break instead.
Which makes the most sense: give millionaires an extra $50K per year that they dont need or spread that out among the hard working middle class?

Bruce Becker,
I'm not bitter at all, just committed to doing the right thing. The damage caused by Bush is equal to the damage caused by MoveOn to the Democratic Party, having abandoned the working class in favor of the latte liberals. But please stick with the man, he needs arrogant Zombies like yourself to see him through the conclusion. Ya'll will do just fine without Hillary's supporters, after hurling insults at us for the last five months. I'm sure you'll do just as good a job at endearing McCain's supporters. Ya'll have fun now.
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Obama and BeckerGate, we shall not forget!
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WestCoast if Obama picks a female as a running mate then it has to be Hillary. I doubt he will pick her so he does best to have a running mate with a military background. Just my opinion.

To the person who doesnt understand what Obama and Clinton have in common,
ALL their issues on health care, education and the ending of the war.
The one difference is that Obama also is willing to restore our civil rights taken by Bush, like habeas corpus, the right to be charged with a crime, which is not allowed to be taken, according to the Constitution, unless we are invaded or there is an insurrection, which neither are happening.
On all the other issues, including Judges, Clinton and Obama are the same. Clinton and McCain are not the same on Judges and women's rights and the rights of other minorities. The people who say they will vote for McCain instead of Clinton are probably not interested in the issues, just personalities. Most of her people are interested in issues, abortion rights, for instance and will support Obama, not the fundamentalist's candidate.

WestCoastMessenger | Jun 5, 2008 10:32:01 PM

Nader is more qualified?
Nader & McCain in the same breathe?

Could you explain, in a few lines, what exactly you think makes a candidate qualified. Your standards seem a little random.

I expect you'll whip out "EXPERIENCE".

To which I reply:

1. President G.W. Bush had experience, ook what that got us.
2. V.P. Cheney had more experience than just about anyone else in Washington, and he's been running our foreign policy. Look where that got us.
3. General Powell had more experience with actual combat than any of the rest of Bush's advisors. But Bush & his advisors IGNORED Powell's advice - to this country's lasting regret.
4. Powell did not support the invasion. McCain, in the Senate, with his "so-called experience" could not have been more vocal in his support.

Experience?

Give me someone with smarts, the right ideas, surrounded by intelligent advisors WITH EXPERIENCE; someone who can listen to complex, conflicting advice and reach the right decision for the country.

That man is Barack Obama

Bruce Becker,
Keep talking to yourself and I'm sure you'll convince yourself that Hillary's supporters are going to drift to Obama's side. Not going to happen. Hey but what do I know I only have influence with a couple of hundred voters in my circle of influence - none will vote for McCain, and none will vote for Obama. We're all standing by waiting for the press to vet Obama.
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Obama/Rezko 2008
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McCain is like a crotchety old grandpa with a dark side.

He totally sold out to Bush and the neocons for this shot at the White House.

His speeches are a joke. His policies are terrifying.

He has no chance to win.

McCain's famous temper makes him unfit for office. The stories I've heard are pretty unsettling. We need someone who can handle pressure in there.

Webb would be a good choice for Obama.

WestCoastMessenger | Jun 5, 2008 10:42:22 PM

On the question of "experience".

Presumably "youth & experience" would have also disqualified:

RFK = 43 years old
JFK = 44 years old
Lincoln = 51 years old

and to reach really far into the past:

Alexander the Great

I repeat:

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Experience?

Give me someone with smarts, the right ideas, surrounded by intelligent advisors WITH EXPERIENCE; someone who can listen to complex, conflicting advice and reach the right decision for the country.

That man is Barack Obama

Webb should definitely be considered for the VP slot.

*Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy

*Served as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer

*Vietnam War combat veteran

*Served as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs under the Reagan administration

*Former Republican

*Virginia Senator (major swing state)

*Has military and foreign experience

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So what Vanessa is saying is :

Webb is 'old school' . Same ol same ol

americans first, how is Webb old school when he was just recently made a Washington insider.

Please Obama pick Webb. Then there will be two inexperience rookies on the Democratic ticket.

The mainstream liberal media has loved McCain for years BECAUSE he wasn't Bush.

Too late to take that back now.

Better try something else. That doesn't fool anyone.

With the economy and the war Obama will definately win against old man McCain.

Clinton supporter--ALL potential VPs have to be vetted; it's the rules, and the process takes time. And if you're afraid of Obama's masculinity you should say so.

Jo--John McCain will return you to the traditionalist view of women as unequal, and without the right to govern their own bodies. Don't vote out of the fear of Obama, rather demand that Obama and his campaign try to impress you; Obama will always be surrounded, advised and scrutinized by the highest in the military and others, and is not a lone figure entrusted irresonsibly with the lives of millions. Couldn't you demand that he earn your trust and approval for the next little while, and THEN after a giving the new candidate a fair shake decide to abandon your rights in favor of what you perceive to be a lesser evil...if you must.

You are seriously suggesting Clinton doesn't have an ego problem? Get with the flow, man.

Webb is a Reagan Democrat. That doesn't fit with Obama's radical left and religious zealotry. Obama began his campaign with "The Gospel Tour". He and his religion need to be kept as far away from the White House as possible. We already got a taste of a born-again religious nut in the White House the last 2 terms and look what that got us. You can't call McCain a third Bush term if you are familiar with the rough treatment McCain got from Bush and Rove. As long as the evangelicals don't like Mccain, thats good enough for me to vote for him.

westcoast there is a big difference between insults and the truth. When the truth was being reported about the Hillary's capaign you all took it as insults and lies. You are still not facing the truth. Do you really think Hillary didnt know how caucus state work after being in two previous presidential campaigns. Listen to the garbage she has told you. You are being so used. We are just trying to help you and you won't even stop for a minute to listen to the facts. Why so viseral. Two of my candidates were forced out of the race because of the facts. You move on. Stop blaming everyone for Hillary's loss. Someone has to lose so there can be a nominee. Do you think all the other people who's candidate didn't win or going to jump ship. Listen to what you are saying and look at your actions you are acting just like a three year old who didn't get a lolypop. Seriously, it is not becomeing when grownups have temper tantrums. MY GOD. Go to your rooms will you. Take a time out.

Aoyoc:
You should get your facts straight!
Colin Powell made the administration's case for war with Iraq when he went to the UN and showed pictures of mobile
chemical weapons labs supposedly being used by Sadam Hussein!
Powell made the administrations case!
How is he Blameless!
By the way it was also Powells assistant,Richard Armitage who revealed the name of Valerie Plame to reporters!
How does Powell remain Blameless in all of this?

Webb almost didn't win his seat

WEB Or HILLARY will make a good VPS.

I HPOE OBAMA WILL CHOOSE ONE OF THEM TO BE HIS RUNNING MATE.

Hey Jo,
John McCain graduated 5th from the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy. Information is from his autobiography. Taken prisoner for 5 long years. There is no there, there. Barack Obama is a Harvard Law School graduate. Has demonstrated good judgement regarding the war, the stupid gas tax holiday and senate bills that he has championed in congress. Judgement over simply grey hairs.

Jim Webb would make an excellent VP for Obama,