It's going to be Biden! That should take the wind out of McBush's perceived authority on foreign policy and supposed lack of experience!

Good choice Barrack!

Obama/Biden '08!!!!

Biden's too old, egotistical, and long winded to get the exposure a VP will invariably get. Not a good match for a 'Change' candidate. I'll bet Biden has his speaking slot because of his party seniority, influence, and his Obama loyalty. He may get a position in Obama's cabinet, possibly Secretary of State?

Even Biden will not help Obama, because he would be the VP not the president, the buck stops with the President, and as arrogant as Obama is, he may not agree with Biden's advice on issues, which still leave the decisions in the hands of an empty suit.

I personally think that Barack is going to TOTALLY throw everyone for a loop and ask Colin Powell to be his Vice President. Talk about "walking the talk" of the CHANGE mantra - You heard it here first!

I think it will be Biden. Obama is leading on the economic issue. Biden would be a better choice.

He's also a GREAT debater.

Biden is very wise in foreign policy, very capable in debate, and an older white man, just the perfect conterpart to Obama.

Biden is very wise in foreign policy, very capable in debate, and an older white man, just the perfect conterpart to Obama.

Hey Suzanne in WA state, who better than Powell to validate BHO's assertions about the con BushCo ran on the American public (and media) in the run-up to the Iraq adventure.

I think he will shock us all and pick Hillary Clinton. The place will go wild and Democrats will be united. Bill Clinton will make the best speach of his life. People will remember the tax rates of the 1990s where the rich got richer, but paid a bit more than today and the annual deficit was gone.

Head up his Colin Powell would be a joke. He went along with this war. He started this war. He is a failure to the United States of America. He carried to much water for his master George W. Bush. His back is broken and his shame is apparent.

Biden is a great choice
OBAMA/BIDEN '08

My, my, Mike!!! Where's the love, eh??

I think Hillary would be a great choice, but what do you do with Bill??

Wesley Clark has pissed off too many folks.

I'm impressed with Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, or Colin Powell, for that matter. That poor man (Powell) got used and abused by Cheney, et al.

I just don't like (never have) Evan Bayh or Joe Biden either one. Just too many lobbyist connections with those two.

Bottom line is whomever is picked, I just hope he/she well help keep McBush out of the White House. That man scares the hell outta me.

Whoever it is, I hope it knocks the voters socks off.

I'm truly horrified at the thought of McCain getting the White House and a further continuation of current policies and approaches.

Dear Clinton Dem,

With the convention just around the corner, it is imperative that Democrats all around the country understand that whether or not Hillary is nominated, we are in this for the long haul.

This primary has revealed DNC "leadership" to be corrupt, mean-spirited, and lacking respect for basic democratic principles. They have completely and effectively ceded the moral high ground to Republicans at this point.

• We have seen the race card played, with assistance from both Dean and Brazile.

• We have seen rampant sexism with no objection by the DNC.

• We have seen the superdelegates endorse as quid-pro-quo for campaign contributions.

• We have seen arm-twisting of the congressional delegates by "neutral" Nancy Pelosi to declare for Obama.

• We have seen an unabashed ageism campaign against John McCain, calling him "confused", and that he has "lost his bearings".

• We've seen a softening of support for the gay and lesbian community.

• We've seen caucus cheating.

• We've seen intimidation of Hillary supporters, hack attacks and coordinated threats against voters and media that dare to dissent.

• We've seen manipulation of the party nominating system and media to favor one candidate over another and the outright redistribution of votes cast for one Hillary and given to Obama.

This is now a democratic party in name only.

Anyone who supported Hillary and now decides to vote for McCain based on what the "DNC did" blows my mind.

How can you possibly be self-righteous enough to let our country continue on this GOP path? Out of revenge?

How selfish can you be? It's not about Hillary's ambition...it's about the good of the country. Grow up. Please, your country needs you.

Vote for Obama

If Bayh gets the VP slot, then I will take that to mean Obama has reversed his previous position on medical marijuana. Bayh is a sworn enemy of medical marijuana. He wants every last patient in jail. If Obama picks Bayh, then it's a pretty good indicator that medical marijuana patients need to fear Obama. I won't even vote. Forget it. I won't vote for living in fear.

patricia, are you serious? you are going to not vote because of m.m.? there are a lot more serious things in the world to worry about. like war for instance, and a women right to choose. think a little bit. the fear you speak of is hardly confined to one issue.

Hey Kim - I was just going to say the same thing. There isn't a better choice that Obama could make for VP than Colin Powell.

He has so much respect on both sides of the political aisle and could greatly add to both the foreign policy and military experience of the ticket. It would gain so much support from both independents and republicans that it would make the whole PUMA/Hillary debate a total non-issue.

I also like Biden - think he's one of the better choices, but Powell would be an amazing statement and a phenomenal choice for VP.

Al Gore would be a cool choice if he would accept the offer.

I was a Biden supporter for president before he dropped out. He is an excellent speaker, knows foreign policy inside and out, and is a great debator. I would love to see him as VP but I think his role is going to be Secretary of State. I think it's going to be Hillary for VP. Obama has always stated that he was a proponent of the way Lincoln quieted the dissention in his party by selecting his rivals for positions in his cabinet. What better way to unite the party and give a huge boost coming out of the convention? I am not a big Hillary fan even though she is my senator in NY but I think this would be the best solution.

IMO the best choice for Obama would be John Kerry. A terrific choice to follow up on BO's 8 years. He should have been president NOW!

Next would be Finegold. That would raise some eyebrows and be a perfect compliment.

Biden is excellent except he would not be able to carry on the legacy Barak will bring to the office.

Hillary would ensure Obama will be the next POTUS.

Take your pick - but PLEASE make the person pro-choice.

Any Democrat who would give this nation four more years of Bush policies by voting for McCain loves winning more than his/her country. There isn't a dime's worth of difference between Hillary and Obama on the major issues facing this country, a woman's right to choose, Iraq, public education, the economy, FUTURE APPOINTEES TO THE SUPREME COURT, climate change,energy policies etc. A vote for John McClone isn't rational, unless you love Bush and think the country deserves four more years of the same.

I'd be very concerned that Bill Clinton would go longer in his speech and try to bump the VP choice out of the spotlight. Just because.

Biden would be a disaster. He's just a big mouth. Bayh is bland and instant fodder for the right wing. Obama-Bayh. Exactly. Bayh, as in goodbye.

He needs Colin Powell on that ticket. That would be amazing.

Powell as the "change" VP? What a bunch of hypocrites. What about his speech to the U.N.? The Obama camp attacked Clinton on her vote regarding Iraq (in fact they based most of their campaign on it) and his supporters expected her to apologize for that vote and yet his supporters would be OK with Powell, who personally went to people such as Clinton, and convinced them that
the vote would avert war? We all know George W didn't listen to the recommendations coming from Powell in regards to invading Iraq but Powell was the perfect "yes" man in this situation.
There is no way a man of Powell's intelligence and experience didn't know he was being used by the Bush administration. Powell was one of the most trusted Americans and lost the trust and credibility among the American people doing some of George W's dirty work. I like Powell, I think his initial assessment of how to deal with Iraq was right but anyone who opposed this war, voted for Obama on that basis and attack people such as Clinton or McCain for their votes (include Kerry and Edwards and some of Obama's other possible VP choices in that group who you should be attacking)
and yet think Powell would be a good choice for Obama as VP, then you're nothing but a bunch of hypocrites.

Sometimes I wonder whether the Democratic party is nothing more than a assembly of various interest groups, who, if their particular agenda is not fully addressed, take their toys and leave. How anyone who supported Hillary, myself included, could now say that they will vote for McCain, totally mystifies me!! The Obama and Clinton agendas are so similar and together they are so opposite from McCains agenda. The saying goes that Democrats fall in love and Republicans fall in line. Therein might lie a clue to why Republicans win national elections most of the time

When is Dodd speaking?

hmmm....

It is a hint. It's neither of them. This is a consolation prize. The choice is either Colin Powell (if he wants it) or Bill Richardson.

Some of you "so-called" Democrats need a reality check and learn how to get over bitterness. Obama won! His policies are similar to Hillary's policies. McCain is one scary dude. Other countries will think the U.S. has totally lost it and we will be more isolated than ever. Remember, McCain's head of foreign policy is a lobbyist for Georgia. Did anyone watch Larry King last night? I am thinking for VP Clark or Hillary.

Biden is considerd a mentor by Obama. Biden is the only sane choice.

Biden would be a good choice but no one can be as helpful and help elect BO like Hillary. She really is the ONLY choice if he wants to win.

Say what you will about Biden's propensity for talking too long ... but Biden is brilliant, has an outstanding decades-long reputation for integrity, outspokenly blunt with the TRUTH, and will fight hard as nails against any Republican attacks.

It will be Biden for all the reasons already stated PLUS: The DE Gov is a dem and will appoint a dem replacement AND it could make Jersey and PA solidly blue. I am from del valley--Biden is known well in all three states

I really like Biden. He has alot of experience on foreign policy and he's likeable.

The longer Obama waits to select a VP nominee, the more likely it's Hillary. They have to know that a lot of the media coverage is going to focus on the "Why not Hillary?" question and the anger of die-hards, even if they are small in number.

As one with no affection whatsoever for HRC, I am nonetheless prepared to accept her as the VP nominee as long as there is a plan for reigning in Bill. I don't like it, I don't like her, but I think it's the most likely path to Pennsylvania Avenue.

LOL! That was good. Ted is indeed on drugs if he thinks McCain would be a better POTUS.

I agree with most of you supporting Biden BUT what happens after 8 years? Biden would be older than McCain is now!

Of course that makes room for Hillary - and that isn't entirely a bad thing.

Biden would wipe Grandpa's Veep choice all over the stage on Foreign Policy. Bill R...thats be a shocker. Bayh- about as vanilla as you can get. HCR makes my head hurt. The Clintons are why we got BUSH for 8 years.

Obama/Biden

I can't see Obama being able to pick ANY active Democratic Senator. The Democrats would risk losing control of the Senate. Right now they don't even hold a real majority with the deciding vote being Bush lapdog Joe Lieberman.

My guess is it will be a Dem Governor or possibly a Republican congressman like Chuck Hagel, with a Dem Governor being much more likely. I see Bill Richardson and Tim Kaine as front-runners.

It's going to be John Kerry (MA)

BTW, picking a Democratic senator wouldn't ruin the majority, as the VP is the President of the Senate and the tie-breaking vote. At worse, it would stay the same. Dems would actually gain a seat if the VP's replacement is a Dem.

Brian S: I think you might be onto something! I've always been a fan of Hagel and I also think that Richardson could liven things up!

I just wish that some of those Hillary supporters spewing vitriol about Obama and saying that they're voting for McCain would wake up. Seriously, does the phrase, "cutting off your nose to spite your face" mean anything to those people?! McCain would be a major nightmare. We don't need more war-mongering and self-aggrandizing. We've had 8 years of it. For that reason alone, Hillary's maniacal supporters really need to check in to reality. Seriously!

Obama '08 !!!!!

It really doesn't matter who Obama picks as VP. It's all about Obama. the right will have a field day regardless. they will recall the long association with lefties, the extra marital affairs with farm animals, and how godless the VP is. What matters the most is that Obama doesn't venture too far center right and really kill this movement!

Biden would be my choice. He won't let McCain's gaffes go by the wayside as MSM has consistently let McCain off the hook.

Biden has been in Washington for 25 years. I don't see how that is change for America.

Bayh would be a better pick between the two

I still think it will be Wesley Clark. He was on CNN today and he has some good ideas as to how to handle this flare up with Russia. It will be someone with a military back ground.

Obama will pick Clinton. BILL Clinton.

I am so underwhelmed with Biden, Kaine, And Bayh.

He needs Clinton or it will be President mCCAIN

Not much chance that Obama would ever consider any republican as a vp. Begs the question of... why set up a republican to follow any success he might have....

I hope it's not John Kerry, by the way. Just what we DO NOT need is the far right talking about our two elitist candidates (even though Obama isn't, Kerry seems like he is).

As a vet Wes Clark would be awesome. He called McCain to task a few months back...got beat-up by the folks who don't like having the curtain pulled back. Clark actually won a war...something McCain never has...or anyone else on the repub line. Clark cares for vets and military families and has absolutely no guile in telling the truth.

I think Colin Powell would be a great choice, who better to air out all the dirty laundry of the Bush administration about the run up to the Iraq war than Powell.

I am so sick of this reverse sexism. Hillary has done and said more destructive things about Obama than Rush Limbaugh. Why should she be VP? Just because she is a woman? Some would want to see Hitler become president/VP if he was a woman by the same criteria. We have to get beyond these limiting stereotypes if we are to recover from the Bush years.

The NONSENSE that Obama "needs" Hillary...uh, guess merely WANTING an October surprise...How many aware of pending "legal " issues with the Clintons set for this Fall to get spotlighted ? And have any of you REALLY, REALLY given thought to Bill and what HE BRINGS as he tags along ? GBO, reality check time.
C.Powell is another NO WAY, that UN speech alone and he did hang in there as a "good soldier" rather than step out and truly speak up and out when it counted MOST for this nation as a whole !! He COULD have, he most certainly SHOULD have an dnow pays the price for allowing himself to be used and abused and unable to actually redeem himself or his reputation.

Tim Kaine is nothing.
It was Mark Warner who changed the face of Virgnia not Kaine. If he picks Kaine he is looking for a yes man.

No foreign policy experience.

Nothing really.

Biben's not a good match for a change canditate? I'm sick of hearing this. This time is way too serious. We need a win canditate people! The prosect of 4 more years of Bush is too serious for us to be like this!

Wesley Clark

I'm hoping for Wes Clark. A longshot contender is Bloomberg -- not a bad choice if you're looking for economic expertise.

The only reason - and I mean ONLY reason - Obama and his folks won't pick Biden is the same reason he did not accompany BO to Iraq: overshadowing.

If this year's race was TRULY about qualifications, Biden would have run away with the Dem nomination.

That said, Obama's people know this. They want to fill his inexperience void, not highlight it with a bar as high as Biden's.

In this, it's a case of Biden is actually TOO GOOD and TOO QUALIFIED to be the pick.

It's the truth, sad truth but truth nonetheless.

Biden would be a GREAT pres, VP, Sec of State, etc. Perhaps the latter in time.

That leaves Richardson, Bayh and Jack Reed with Clark and Dodd as darkhorses.

If only conventional wisdom - and the politics of a general campaign - was actually based on wisdom.

When I saw that he will be a speaker on Wednesday, the possibility of the VP nominee being Jay Rockefeller suddenly came to mind. Why Rockefeller?

Obama’s selection of someone obviously highly qualified but not an obvious candidate would be dramatic, powerful, reassuring, and well received. Rockefeller would strengthen the ticket with: his depth of experience as a governor and long-time US senator from West VA, in the heart of Appalachia, a multi-state area where Obama needs help; his extensive background in health care and national security concerns; his reputation for being a sober, thoughtful, civil lawmaker; his generally good ADA voting record; the fact that West VA’s governor is a Democrat and would appoint another one to replace him in the Senate, and not least, his instant positive name recognition.

True, he supported Roberts’ nomination (but did oppose Bork's and Alito's); supported telecom immunity and, initially, the Iraq war (although he now sees it as a terrible mistake). He did have a lot of company among respected Democrats in these votes, though. Also, he would be too old to run to succeed Obama in 2016 but maybe he’d serve only one term and make way for someone who could. All in all, at this point, Rockefeller or Gore would be my picks.

Obama brings us hope that we can unite both parties to get things done and Biden with his track record of getting things done by leading and working with both parties will make that hope come true.

I'd pick Biden. Biden says it isn't him but say it isn't so! Straight talker, foreign policy strengths far outshine McCain.
Hagel, even though he's a Republican would be a good choice for the same reasons.
Powell has no more credibility after the UN performance.
Obama can kiss it goodbye if he picks BORING Bayh or Kaine or Kerry. Too safe. Completely uninspiring to anybody.
I'm afraid I may agree with Ralph Nader and think Obama will pick Hillary Clinton even though she won't inspire the NASCARs, the south, the men in general, the stuck in the 90's crowd, and disgruntled progressives who paid close attention to her campaign and her past pro-Bush/Iraq War votes. Obama certainly seems to be setting the stage a pretty big stage her.

Kerry's speaking Wednesday, too. It's gonna be Kerry. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/m.s.-bellows/unconventional-wisdom-its_b_119972.html