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Here’s a list of potential Obama running mates as provided by CNN. Tell us in the comments who you think will make the cut.
1. Evan Bayh: What he lacks in charisma, the telegenic Bayh makes up for in national security credentials, having served on both armed services and intelligence committees in the Senate. |
| 2. Joseph Biden: A six-term senator who helms the Foreign Relations Committee, Biden could offer the heavyweight foreign policy experience that Obama is often accused of lacking. But at 65, and seen as part of the U.S. political furniture, he could undermine Obama’s message of change.
3. Michael Bloomberg: Since ruling out his own independent bid for presidency, the mayor of New York has been seen as a potential running mate for both Obama and McCain. For Obama, the media tycoon and former Republican would help mitigate the Democrat’s problem with Jewish voters brought on by rumors that he is a Muslim but do little to attract the white, working-class vote. 4. Wesley Clark: This former NATO commander, who failed in his bid for the 2004 presidential nomination, was seen as a staunch Hillary Clinton supporter, a fact that could help unite the party. But the 63-year-old’s tough reputation as a no-nonsense soldier is unlikely to win much backing among party activists. 5. Hillary Clinton: Although the “dream ticket” of an Obama-Clinton campaign could help harness Clinton’s power base of women and white working-class Democrats, the prospect of uniting the two rivals has won mixed support. A non-scientific CNN.com poll said 60 percent of people were not in favor of the move. 6. Chris Dodd: A long-serving senator with solid foreign policy credentials who was considered as a running mate for John Kerry’s failed presidential bid in 2004, Dodd presents the same problems as Biden. 7. Charles Hagel: A close friend of fellow Republican John McCain, Obama’s general election rival, Hagel’s strong anti-war in Iraq stance has generated cross-party appeal and though an unlikely choice, he could be seen as the man to attract wavering Republican voters. 8. Ed Rendell: As an outspoken Clinton supporter, Rendell could rally support for Obama and as governor of swing state Pennsylvania, he could help secure key votes but his popularity is limited outside Philadelphia. 9. Bill Richardson: The New Mexico governor, who identifies himself as Hispanic, could help sway the burgeoning Latino vote in addition to lending heavyweight foreign policy credentials as a former United Nations ambassador. 10. Kathleen Sebelius: The two-term governor of mainly Republican Kansas, Sebelius has proven cross-party support but the rising Democratic star lacks a national profile. 11. Jim Webb: Another rising star, straight-talking Webb has dismissed his vice presidential prospects but his appeal as a Vietnam veteran and successful novelist are clear. Webb’s bluntness, however, led one commentator to label him an “unguided missile.” |
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Thanks, Improbus. It was a miss on my part but
still a no as basically not familiar enough.
I also do not feel over 40 white male America (WMA)is ready for two minorities on the same ticket.
Dem’s need to win over the lions share of these >40 WMA who are still predominantly hypocritical, lying bigots.
Who should he pick as VP? Good question. I wonder who the Bilderbergers picked? They met this weekend for their annual retreat. I’m sure Obama has already been told who they picked for him.
I don’t care what anyone says, its going to be Clinton, its almost suicidal not to.
Will probably be Clinton as VP, and she will be President soon after they win…
Option Z. -it wont matter.
conspiracy 101 comment…
sidebar: putting clinton on the ticket is a
suicidal. the two of them would be constantly at each others throats, vying for control..
-wouldn’t be surprised if something happend that resulted in the VP being moved into the Whitehouse chair..
“never get in the way of woman scorned” comes to mind..
-next,
imho.. it doesn’t matter who he picks because the owners of the current electronic voting machines are bought and paid for by the Powers That Be, as it were.. -that is, if we have elections..
anyway… at one of the most crucial times in our recent history, a time when we really need
someone (and some people) with a backbone and *complete respect* for our constitution, all we have are spineless hasbeens and puppets that are rotten to the core for presidential candidates.
the next 12-17 months are probably going to be one of the most “interesting” times in our’s and the world’s history..
-hold onto your hats girls and boys. -major speedbumps and diversions ahead…
carry on,
-soundwash
doubtful it will be anyone on that list, though Jim Webb possible; Bill Bradley is an interesting thought, but even more likely, Colin Powell.
It obviously can’t be Hillary. After all, almost exactly half of all Democrats in the entire United States wanted her to be the President.
We wouldn’t want to take a chance of straying back into any sort of representative democracy, now would we?
Richardson
Pros: Governor of New Mexico (thus helping with Obama’s “western strategy,” Hispanic, a long golden resume.
Cons: Not Hillary (so he can’t do anything to bring her most disappointed supporters on board), not a woman.
@ Gawd
Smear works, and the Republicans are great at it. To say they’d be too busy smearing Clinton to win the campaign is like saying the Celtics are spending too much time making shots to beat the Lakers. Clinton has enough negatives to disqualify 3 candidates, and every dig or jab at her is like another Ray Allen 3-pointer.
I think he should choose Bill Clinton… just to piss off Hillary.
#2 – bobbo – “Who will be” is an invitation to oral masturbation.
LOL!
Gov. Richardson is the most capable and qualified and experienced of all people who have tried to run for President, of both parties (UN – foreign policy; Energy Department – energy crisis; Gov. of the state with economical and immigration issues he improved drastically – other major problems facing us…). But, I suspect Obama will not pick him for the same reason for which Richardson was kicked out of the race early: it appears that for Democrats actual capabilities are irrelevant and makeup and posture (equivalent to the dumb blond) rocks… But, due to the weakness with Hispanics, Obama might pick him be it for a wrong reason.
Only other sane choices are J.Webb and Ohio Gov. not listed here.
what about John Edwards
His best bet isn’t mentioned here: Ted Strickland, a governor and Hillary supporter who could deliver Ohio and push Obama over the top. Popular with the blue collar workers who favored Hillary in the primaries. Any other choice would be a mistake.
Who??? Which is exactly what the American people would be asking.
I agree: My post a few days ago on this topic was worth a thread of its own.
And the answer is still #11, with #10 as the dark horse.
1. Evan Bayh – the weirdo who talked about how Hillary had testicles.
2. Joseph Biden – Possibly, but this is “Mr. My IQ is higher than yours” who plagiarized his thesis in college.
3. Michael Bloomberg – Ego the size of planet, would put Obama in his shadow. Bad idea.
4. Wesley Clark – Mr. Eyebrows. No.
5. Hillary Clinton – Really it would be bad idea in retrospect.
6. Chris Dodd – Possibly.
7. Charles Hagel – Possibly.
8. Ed Rendell – Old, crusty and looks out of touch in 2008.
9. Bill Richardson – Yes.
10. Kathleen Sebelius – Would serve as a constant reminder during the campaign to angry old crone voters that Obama denied their candidate of choice her entitlement.
11. Jim Webb – Would be good if it weren’t for the books he wrote with an Asian man putting a child’s penis in his mouth.
12. John Edwards – Didn’t register much in the polls.
13. Al Gore – I don’t think he’d be interested in more service as VP.
14. Lieberman – He won’t be available because McCain is going to pick him as his VP.
15. Ted Strickland – Popular Governor of Ohio, pro-NRA democrat. Really would be an ideal VP choice.
HMeyers is pretty dead on
The only thing I would add is that Joe Biden will be Secretary of State
it will be John Edwards
#8 – Lieberman will probably be McCain’s running mate. Lieberman would never run with Obama.
#3, 12, 13, 18, 32, 36, 38,
As much as I admire John Edwards and wish he would run for VP again, he has said that he would not accept the position if asked.