Comments on: Edwards/Obama ticket? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: FKL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-339141 FKL Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:06:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-339141 Edwards & Obama. Now that's the ticket. Edwards is completely electible, with reasonable , workable ideas. Hillary never apologized for Iraq. She is noncommittal on so many ideas. Edwards & Obama. Now that's the ticket. Edwards is completely electible, with reasonable , workable ideas. Hillary never apologized for Iraq. She is noncommittal on so many ideas.

]]> By: Joe Blow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39346 Joe Blow Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:05:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39346 Okay, I have to respond. Some poster here put "Edwards states that more than 30 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq this month. Has he considered the multitude of Iraqis that have been saved by our presence there and more importantly, has he considered the multitude of American lives that have been saved due to the Iraq war? " Let me articulate instead of regurgiating. You ask how many Iraqi lives have been saved? As a veteran of the Iraq war, there are no Iraqis being saved. Civilians die there everyday by the hundreds. Do you think soldiers/Marines like Iraqis? Or do you think innocent Iraqis die. The Bush administration poorly planned this war. Stop being a war monger. I wonder who you supported during the civil war. Wake up and smell the blood, or at least as you are probably concerned the 500 BILLION dollars spent yearly on this disaster. Okay, I have to respond. Some poster here put

"Edwards states that more than 30 American soldiers have been killed in Iraq this month. Has he considered the multitude of Iraqis that have been saved by our presence there and more importantly, has he considered the multitude of American lives that have been saved due to the Iraq war? "

Let me articulate instead of regurgiating. You ask how many Iraqi lives have been saved? As a veteran of the Iraq war, there are no Iraqis being saved. Civilians die there everyday by the hundreds. Do you think soldiers/Marines like Iraqis? Or do you think innocent Iraqis die. The Bush administration poorly planned this war. Stop being a war monger. I wonder who you supported during the civil war. Wake up and smell the blood, or at least as you are probably concerned the 500 BILLION dollars spent yearly on this disaster.

]]> By: kevin, tidewater, virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39212 kevin, tidewater, virginia Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:52:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39212 This is not a winning ticket for the Dems. Obama brings a positive message, but Edwards and his fake "progressivism" is making me sick. He will do anything to blind the masses, but remember: he has done NOTHING until now about poverty. How did it become part of Edwards ticket? I hate to say it, but an Obama-Hillary ticket is stronger. This is not a winning ticket for the Dems. Obama brings a positive message, but Edwards and his fake "progressivism" is making me sick. He will do anything to blind the masses, but remember: he has done NOTHING until now about poverty. How did it become part of Edwards ticket? I hate to say it, but an Obama-Hillary ticket is stronger.

]]> By: AJ; Montpelier, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39210 AJ; Montpelier, VT Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:46:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39210 Would Edwards really consider running with this poser? Hillary save us from ourselves, please! Would Edwards really consider running with this poser? Hillary save us from ourselves, please!

]]> By: Anonymoses Hyperlincoln, Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39143 Anonymoses Hyperlincoln, Charlotte, NC Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:25:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39143 We have a winner! And it is... Edwards/Obama '08 (Hiilary, we love you, but you have already served in the White House, and you are doing a great job now in congress. And Barack, we love you too, but simply want you to get some more, yet great, experience, as Vice President of the United States. Not too shabby. I'm sure you can respect John's seniority of these matters, since he was where you are now...back in 2000. He has had more time to think and prepare. He will be taking on a heavier load, and granting you the cushier, but future-perfect job. You may work this out now, if you wish. But defer to John for his experience, preparation, vision and dedication to progressive principles, and trump FOX's attempts to silence him...and by extension...us. Not only a Dream Team...but a Dream Sequence. We have a winner! And it is...
Edwards/Obama '08
(Hiilary, we love you, but you have already served in the White House, and you are doing a great job now in congress. And Barack, we love you too, but simply want you to get some more, yet great, experience, as Vice President of the United States. Not too shabby. I'm sure you can respect John's seniority of these matters, since he was where you are now...back in 2000. He has had more time to think and prepare. He will be taking on a heavier load, and granting you the cushier, but future-perfect job.

You may work this out now, if you wish. But defer to John for his experience, preparation, vision and dedication to progressive principles, and trump FOX's attempts to silence him...and by extension...us.

Not only a Dream Team...but a Dream Sequence.

]]> By: Matt, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39134 Matt, CA Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:53:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39134 I hope the lot of you who are doubting John Edwards and simply looking at these projection polls arent of age and have the right to vote. This ticket would be the absolute best option for our nation in this current time. Edwards has been the most progressive from day one with his agenda and for the most part the innovator; coming out with bills for poverty and universal health care first. I hope the lot of you who are doubting John Edwards and simply looking at these projection polls arent of age and have the right to vote. This ticket would be the absolute best option for our nation in this current time. Edwards has been the most progressive from day one with his agenda and for the most part the innovator; coming out with bills for poverty and universal health care first.

]]> By: Brandon, Greenville, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39107 Brandon, Greenville, NC Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:54:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-39107 Are y'all from the remainder of the country NOT getting it? Everyone who has posted on this thread, including myself from NC, supports Edwards! I realize there's some in the medical community (because of their careless mistakes) that don't support others, us Dems would be smart to take Edwards in this one. As one other poster has said, there's no way Clinton or Obama stands a chance down South. Y'all need to realize NC and other typical Republican states would be in play with Edwards. Clinton would just pull the usual blue states. It's something everyone needs to seriously think about. Check this out too... just released last month in a yahoo.com article released July 20, 2007... "Edwards is most electable when pitted against McCain, Guiliani, Romney, or Thompson, even though he's not leading his own Dem primary"....AND for those of you who state that Clinton is so amazing, at least Edwards didn't move to a state and run for the Senate when he wasn't even from there from the beginning (i.e. Hillary suddenly becoming a New Yorker). No matter what people think of Edwards, he's ALWAYS been a Carolinian. Clinton is a manufactured Senator who only got elected because she's in an extremely BLUE state. Seriously people, look where Edwards has been. He's definitely the ONE. Are y'all from the remainder of the country NOT getting it? Everyone who has posted on this thread, including myself from NC, supports Edwards! I realize there's some in the medical community (because of their careless mistakes) that don't support others, us Dems would be smart to take Edwards in this one. As one other poster has said, there's no way Clinton or Obama stands a chance down South. Y'all need to realize NC and other typical Republican states would be in play with Edwards. Clinton would just pull the usual blue states. It's something everyone needs to seriously think about. Check this out too... just released last month in a yahoo.com article released July 20, 2007... "Edwards is most electable when pitted against McCain, Guiliani, Romney, or Thompson, even though he's not leading his own Dem primary"....AND for those of you who state that Clinton is so amazing, at least Edwards didn't move to a state and run for the Senate when he wasn't even from there from the beginning (i.e. Hillary suddenly becoming a New Yorker). No matter what people think of Edwards, he's ALWAYS been a Carolinian. Clinton is a manufactured Senator who only got elected because she's in an extremely BLUE state. Seriously people, look where Edwards has been. He's definitely the ONE.

]]> By: Marlin G Wahpeton,ND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38982 Marlin G Wahpeton,ND Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:24:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38982 A more appropriate question is who would Mr. Obama pick? Mr Edwards does not resonate with this voter. Mr G A more appropriate question is who would Mr. Obama pick? Mr Edwards does not resonate with this voter. Mr G

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]]> By: Dan, Phoenix Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38913 Dan, Phoenix Arizona Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:57:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38913 Did anyone read that piece of comedy that Art from Maryland posted as the first comment? Even by the smallest of estimates close to 100k iraqi civilians have died as a result of the invasion and occupation of Iraq! This guy wants to say that our presence is saving their lives?! It is exactly this type of Roveian tactic where all they can do is state the opposite of the truth as fact and then repeat it over and over that has polls showing that the GOP is likely in serious trouble for a generation. It is why long time incumbents like Hastert are getting out while the gettin's good. It has become blatantly appearant to all but a quarter of the people in this country that these people are so wrapped up in their ideology that they have to deny reality in order to keep from admitting that they have been tragically wrong on almost every policy front. Oh well... everyone else sees it. I think that an Obama/Edwards ticket has a better chance than an Edwards/Obama ticket. I doubt it would ever happen, but a Clinton/Obama ticket would be unbeatable based on campaign cash alone. It's sad, but elections are influenced more by money than by ideas today. Did anyone read that piece of comedy that Art from Maryland posted as the first comment? Even by the smallest of estimates close to 100k iraqi civilians have died as a result of the invasion and occupation of Iraq! This guy wants to say that our presence is saving their lives?! It is exactly this type of Roveian tactic where all they can do is state the opposite of the truth as fact and then repeat it over and over that has polls showing that the GOP is likely in serious trouble for a generation. It is why long time incumbents like Hastert are getting out while the gettin's good. It has become blatantly appearant to all but a quarter of the people in this country that these people are so wrapped up in their ideology that they have to deny reality in order to keep from admitting that they have been tragically wrong on almost every policy front. Oh well... everyone else sees it.

I think that an Obama/Edwards ticket has a better chance than an Edwards/Obama ticket. I doubt it would ever happen, but a Clinton/Obama ticket would be unbeatable based on campaign cash alone. It's sad, but elections are influenced more by money than by ideas today.

]]> By: Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38849 Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:49:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38849 "Edwards consistently beats all Republicans in match up polls by a large margin. At this point, Edwards the most electable candidate by far." LOL - some how Elizabeth Edwards and John Kerry might not believe you! "Edwards consistently beats all Republicans in match up polls by a large margin. At this point, Edwards the most electable candidate by far."

LOL – some how Elizabeth Edwards and John Kerry might not believe you!

]]> By: Kate, Flint http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38845 Kate, Flint Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:47:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38845 CNN typo: What they meant to say was OBAMA/Edwards. (If Edwards and his talkative wife could be so lucky...) CNN typo:

What they meant to say was OBAMA/Edwards.

(If Edwards and his talkative wife could be so lucky...)

]]> By: It's true MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38841 It's true MA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:45:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38841 Edwards has been successfully and permanently branded as "the Breck girl". His campaign is over. He's just going through the political motions now as his campaign fades away. Edwards has been successfully and permanently branded as "the Breck girl". His campaign is over. He's just going through the political motions now as his campaign fades away.

]]> By: Lance, Monrovia, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38838 Lance, Monrovia, CA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:43:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38838 Hell yes, as long as it is an Obama/Edwards ticket and not an Edwards/Obama ticket, I'm for it. Hell yes, as long as it is an Obama/Edwards ticket and not an Edwards/Obama ticket, I'm for it.

]]> By: eddie, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38828 eddie, NY Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:36:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38828 Is it me or is the Media against Obama as a front runner? Here is a change, what about an Obama/Clinton ticket? now that would make stuff hit the fan... Is it me or is the Media against Obama as a front runner? Here is a change, what about an Obama/Clinton ticket? now that would make stuff hit the fan...

]]> By: Congaree RiverRat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38824 Congaree RiverRat Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:35:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38824 Of the first 60 responses to this topic of an Edwards & Obama ticket: 32 positive (for Edwards/Obama OR Obama/Edwards) 16 negative (for Edwards/Obama OR Obama/Edwards) 12 responses unrelated to the specific topic If you ignore the 12 unrelated rants, the response from the first 60 responders is 2 out of 3 like the idea, and 1 out of 3 don’t. Seems like a good idea to most, since in presidential elections a 2/3’s majority is called “a landslide”. GO Edwards & Obama, in either order !! That’s the REAL Dream-Ticket ! Of the first 60 responses to this topic of an Edwards & Obama ticket:

32 positive (for Edwards/Obama OR Obama/Edwards)
16 negative (for Edwards/Obama OR Obama/Edwards)
12 responses unrelated to the specific topic

If you ignore the 12 unrelated rants, the response from the first 60
responders is 2 out of 3 like the idea, and 1 out of 3 don’t.

Seems like a good idea to most, since in presidential elections a 2/3’s
majority is called “a landslide”.

GO Edwards & Obama, in either order !! That’s the REAL Dream-Ticket !

]]> By: Bill, Bloomington IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38813 Bill, Bloomington IL Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:26:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38813 The democrats are at the crossroads. Obama is an electable president and we will now see if the democrats are open for change or just as racist as their counterparts across the isle. The democrats are at the crossroads. Obama is an electable president and we will now see if the democrats are open for change or just as racist as their counterparts across the isle.

]]> By: JoAnnCr, Fairfield, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38761 JoAnnCr, Fairfield, IA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:43:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38761 Obama could learn a lot from John Edwards. They are both brilliant, good-hearted leaders. If Obama was Edwards's VP, he could take his time to develop policy that would reflect the great man he is, something that Edwards has done to prepare for 2008. Edwards consistently beats all Republicans in match up polls by a large margin. At this point, Edwards the most electable candidate by far. Obama could learn a lot from John Edwards. They are both brilliant, good-hearted leaders. If Obama was Edwards's VP, he could take his time to develop policy that would reflect the great man he is, something that Edwards has done to prepare for 2008.

Edwards consistently beats all Republicans in match up polls by a large margin. At this point, Edwards the most electable candidate by far.

]]> By: Carolina Dood http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38753 Carolina Dood Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:37:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38753 Edwards/Obama.... THAT's the Ticket folks, THAT's the Ticket. Edwards/Obama....

THAT's the Ticket folks, THAT's the Ticket.

]]> By: Wilbur, Rednecktown, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38702 Wilbur, Rednecktown, TN Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:03:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38702 I will never ever ever vote for anyone with the name Obama. Sounds too much like Osama. And Edwards? If he spends $300 for THAT hair cut, I can only imagine how he'll mismanage my hard earned tax dollars! I will never ever ever vote for anyone with the name Obama. Sounds too much like Osama. And Edwards? If he spends $300 for THAT hair cut, I can only imagine how he'll mismanage my hard earned tax dollars!

]]> By: Len, Sparks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38695 Len, Sparks Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:59:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38695 How about an Obama/Edwards ticket? Edwards as VP. He really doesn't have the money to get to the top of the ticket. Who knows if Obama would want to join with him? How about an Obama/Edwards ticket? Edwards as VP. He really doesn't have the money to get to the top of the ticket. Who knows if Obama would want to join with him?

]]> By: eni, Groton CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38659 eni, Groton CT Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:41:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38659 My thoughts exactly. They have my vote. My thoughts exactly. They have my vote.

]]> By: Hector, Anchorage, AK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38625 Hector, Anchorage, AK Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:18:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38625 I'm not much into politics and so have not followed most elections. I show up and vote. But I have followed this election closer then any in the past. It seems to me that John Edwards has it backwards when he makes the comment that Bush has only yes men around. It seems that Bush is the yes man in his castle. I'm not much into politics and so have not followed most elections. I show up and vote. But I have followed this election closer then any in the past. It seems to me that John Edwards has it backwards when he makes the comment that Bush has only yes men around. It seems that Bush is the yes man in his castle.

]]> By: James, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38608 James, Phoenix AZ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:08:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38608 "Sen. Edwards said that his wife's sickness Monday morning is the reason he was more than an hour late for the kickoff event. It also forced the campaign to cancel their appearance at the Iowa State Fair, which was next on their agenda for the day." WOW - John Edwards was late to a kick-off event because Elizabeth wasn't feeling well. Can you imagine John as President? "Ummmm - the President won't be available for peace talks - it's Elizabeth's 'time of the month' ". Yeah - I'm sure all the other candidates will be anxious to name Edwards as a VP candidate... cause it worked so well for John Kerry! "Sen. Edwards said that his wife's sickness Monday morning is the reason he was more than an hour late for the kickoff event. It also forced the campaign to cancel their appearance at the Iowa State Fair, which was next on their agenda for the day."

WOW – John Edwards was late to a kick-off event because Elizabeth wasn't feeling well. Can you imagine John as President? "Ummmm – the President won't be available for peace talks – it's Elizabeth's 'time of the month' ".

Yeah – I'm sure all the other candidates will be anxious to name Edwards as a VP candidate... cause it worked so well for John Kerry!

]]> By: BT, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38571 BT, IA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:44:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38571 I will gladly take an Obama/Edwards ticket (in any order) over one that has Clinton anywhere on it! I will gladly take an Obama/Edwards ticket (in any order) over one that has Clinton anywhere on it!

]]> By: Dan, Columbia MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38567 Dan, Columbia MD Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:42:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38567 Whut? Breck Girl and Inexperienced Lad? Don't see it happening. The nomination is still Hillary's to lose. Whut? Breck Girl and Inexperienced Lad? Don't see it happening.

The nomination is still Hillary's to lose.

]]> By: Cassy, Sylacauga, AL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38552 Cassy, Sylacauga, AL Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:24:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38552 Edwards will think twice about Obama: He's a yes man when the moment suits him. Edwards will think twice about Obama: He's a yes man when the moment suits him.

]]> By: A. Thomas, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38544 A. Thomas, New York, NY Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:18:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38544 Edwards to be nominated by the democrats? Someone is dreaming in techno colour. According to the polls, he is the distant third, and he will be history in a few months. Edwards to be nominated by the democrats? Someone is dreaming in techno colour. According to the polls, he is the distant third, and he will be history in a few months.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38543 Anonymous Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:14:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38543 Also in the news: Kucinich willing to consider Edwards as VP running mate Robin willing to consider Batman as sidekick Earth willing to consider Sun as orbiting satellite Also in the news:

Kucinich willing to consider Edwards as VP running mate

Robin willing to consider Batman as sidekick

Earth willing to consider Sun as orbiting satellite

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38540 RuthieM Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:11:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38540 I don't think so. Do you mean -- an Obama/Edwards ticket? Don't like that either. I think it's the "Edwards" part that is bothering me, and since it appears he puts his wife, Elizabeth, up to doing all his dirty work as in blasting the other candidates, he just doesn't seem either presidential or vice-presidential to me -- but desperate. I don't think so. Do you mean - an Obama/Edwards ticket? Don't like that either. I think it's the "Edwards" part that is bothering me, and since it appears he puts his wife, Elizabeth, up to doing all his dirty work as in blasting the other candidates, he just doesn't seem either presidential or vice-presidential to me - but desperate.

]]> By: Karen Walker, NY NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38532 Karen Walker, NY NY Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:04:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38532 Uma? Oprah? Oprah? Uma? Edwards? Obama? Obama? Edwards? Uma? Oprah? Oprah? Uma? Edwards? Obama? Obama? Edwards?

]]> By: charlie, bradenton, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38512 charlie, bradenton, FL Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:35:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38512 very misleading headline....Edwards himself didn't even answer this question when quoted in the article. Of course he's "open-minded" about it. Although who cares, since (unfortunately) he has no chance to be nominated behind Senators Clinton and Obama. very misleading headline....Edwards himself didn't even answer this question when quoted in the article. Of course he's "open-minded" about it. Although who cares, since (unfortunately) he has no chance to be nominated behind Senators Clinton and Obama.

]]> By: James, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38506 James, IA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:20:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38506 I vote independent and so far have been favoring Romney. But I have to say I like what Edwards is getting at here: the UNITED States of America. Not the Democrats of America, or the Republicans of America, or the Libertarians of America, et al. Party politics are killing this great nation!! As a citizen, I want the best people leading this nation, not a party candidate and definitely not all of his party cronies. We've had plenty of that, and I don't just mean the last 16 years. I vote independent and so far have been favoring Romney. But I have to say I like what Edwards is getting at here: the UNITED States of America. Not the Democrats of America, or the Republicans of America, or the Libertarians of America, et al. Party politics are killing this great nation!! As a citizen, I want the best people leading this nation, not a party candidate and definitely not all of his party cronies. We've had plenty of that, and I don't just mean the last 16 years.

]]> By: Netemara, Fort Worth TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38504 Netemara, Fort Worth TX Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:13:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38504 I've predicted that this might happen. It is the Jack/Bobby effect. Many people were open to the idea. And one must ask can a black man win at the top of the ticket? You can see the chemistry between them, from the start. Netemara I've predicted that this might happen. It is the Jack/Bobby effect. Many people were open to the idea. And one must ask can a black man win at the top of the ticket?

You can see the chemistry between them, from the start.

Netemara

]]> By: Anon, Needham, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38503 Anon, Needham, MA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:13:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38503 Let's face the truth. While I will vote for Obama or Kucinich, many voters with a traditional upbringing would not vote for a person who is half minority. I believe that people will say one thing to the telephone pollers, but once behind the voting booth, the prejudice comes out. Don't you think Lieberman's religion cost Al Gore key votes in 2000? I just hope that the race between the top three Democratic is as close as it seems. I just fear closet racists. Go Democrats :-) Let's face the truth. While I will vote for Obama or Kucinich, many voters with a traditional upbringing would not vote for a person who is half minority. I believe that people will say one thing to the telephone pollers, but once behind the voting booth, the prejudice comes out.

Don't you think Lieberman's religion cost Al Gore key votes in 2000?

I just hope that the race between the top three Democratic is as close as it seems. I just fear closet racists.

Go Democrats :-)

]]> By: A.F.; Cedar Rapids, IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38495 A.F.; Cedar Rapids, IA Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:55:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38495 As an Iowan, I have had the opportunity to see many of the candidates - both Democrats and Republicans - speak about their plans for our country. Of the Democratic contenders, John Edwards is leading the charge with straight-forward answers and a positive plan for change. I believe an Edwards / Obama team would do wonderful things. I also believe, however, that a Democratic president with Republican cabinet members could do a lot for a country that is so divided that very little is being accomplished. I encourage everyone to take advantage of every opportunity to see and hear these candidates in person if you have the opportunity. The sound bites through the media do not do them justice. As an Iowan, I have had the opportunity to see many of the candidates – both Democrats and Republicans – speak about their plans for our country.

Of the Democratic contenders, John Edwards is leading the charge with straight-forward answers and a positive plan for change. I believe an Edwards / Obama team would do wonderful things.

I also believe, however, that a Democratic president with Republican cabinet members could do a lot for a country that is so divided that very little is being accomplished.

I encourage everyone to take advantage of every opportunity to see and hear these candidates in person if you have the opportunity. The sound bites through the media do not do them justice.

]]> By: OEST, Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38477 OEST, Raleigh, NC Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:36:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38477 Barack Obama has zero chance of winning a general election in 2008. Obama's time has always been 2016 when Generation Xers and Yers will be a more sizable portion of the electorate. The fact that only 2 states in the history of this country, Illinois and Massachusetts, have ever elected a black person to a STATEWIDE Federal Office (the Senate), doesn't bode well for Obama in 2008, since he'd have to win "STATES" in a federal race in order to win the White House. If Democrats are smart they'll go with Edwards/Obama, and set Obama up for 2016. Barack Obama has zero chance of winning a general election in 2008.

Obama's time has always been 2016 when Generation Xers and Yers will be a more sizable portion of the electorate.

The fact that only 2 states in the history of this country, Illinois and Massachusetts, have ever elected a black person to a STATEWIDE Federal Office (the Senate), doesn't bode well for Obama in 2008, since he'd have to win "STATES" in a federal race in order to win the White House.

If Democrats are smart they'll go with Edwards/Obama, and set Obama up for 2016.

]]> By: Chip Celina OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38476 Chip Celina OH Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:35:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38476 "There is no such thing as a decent principled Republican (or a Christian conservative, for that matter). " George, George, and this from the man that says : "The Republican party routinely exploits people's fears and bigotries to win elections." It;s nice to see how the enlightened, open-minded truly feel. "There is no such thing as
a decent principled Republican (or
a Christian conservative, for that
matter). "

George, George, and this from the man that says : "The Republican party
routinely exploits people's fears
and bigotries to win elections."

It;s nice to see how the enlightened, open-minded truly feel.

]]> By: Providence, RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38471 Providence, RI Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:30:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38471 Edwards is phony and fake, who gets his hair cuts for $400.00, who has two faces, and who... He lost twice. Obama is "naive" and "inexperience." in foreign policy. It is not a winning ticket!!! Edwards is phony and fake, who gets his hair cuts for $400.00, who has two faces, and who... He lost twice. Obama is "naive" and "inexperience." in foreign policy. It is not a winning ticket!!!

]]> By: Penna. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38465 Penna. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:23:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38465 Won't happen! Won't happen!

]]> By: Greg, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38455 Greg, Phoenix, AZ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:56:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38455 No one in the right mind would want to be involved with this game show host. Think it's safe to say that he is alienating himself from the rest of the candidates anyway. Besides, if one of these two men is to serve as VP to the other, it sure as hell won't be Obama. No one in the right mind would want to be involved with this game show host.

Think it's safe to say that he is alienating himself from the rest of the candidates anyway.

Besides, if one of these two men is to serve as VP to the other, it sure as hell won't be Obama.

]]> By: Rob Short Hills, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38454 Rob Short Hills, NJ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:56:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38454 This is the Dream Tcket !!! A Charasmatic, Experienced team that could lead to 16 years of Democratic control of the White House. Hillary Clinton is a solid candidate...but America needs to move away from the 2 family system of government. 28 straight years with a Bush or a Clinton in the execution is enough. This is the Dream Tcket !!!
A Charasmatic, Experienced team that could lead to 16 years of Democratic control of the White House.
Hillary Clinton is a solid candidate...but America needs to move away from the 2 family system of government.
28 straight years with a Bush or a Clinton in the execution is enough.

]]> By: Independent Voter, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38453 Independent Voter, TN Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:55:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38453 George from Raleigh: I am an independent voter and have friends and family on both sides of the aisle. I take great offense to your inaccurate (not to mention horribly generalized and narrow-minded) remarks. You represent what is horribly wrong with politics today. You are the worst kind of partisan and someone that epitomizes the horrible gridlock in government. I feel very sorry for you and all of the other of your ilk Republicans and Democrats who cannot for the life of them consider alternative views or opinions. You will go through life a miserable and unhappy man. How sad. George from Raleigh:

I am an independent voter and have friends and family on both sides of the aisle. I take great offense to your inaccurate (not to mention horribly generalized and narrow-minded) remarks. You represent what is horribly wrong with politics today. You are the worst kind of partisan and someone that epitomizes the horrible gridlock in government.

I feel very sorry for you and all of the other of your ilk Republicans and Democrats who cannot for the life of them consider alternative views or opinions. You will go through life a miserable and unhappy man. How sad.

]]> By: Mike, Northern Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38447 Mike, Northern Virginia Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:45:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38447 If I'm working for Edwards, I would try to spread this idea around to people more. What an powerful combination! In order to close the gap with some of his competitors, more similarities between Edwards and Obama should be highlighted by the Edwards camp. They both symbolize a seperation from "politics as usual" and embody a youthful, energetic and very electable alternative to the Clinton machine (of course fueled by Washington lobbyists and not you and me) If I'm working for Edwards, I would try to spread this idea around to people more. What an powerful combination! In order to close the gap with some of his competitors, more similarities between Edwards and Obama should be highlighted by the Edwards camp. They both symbolize a seperation from "politics as usual" and embody a youthful, energetic and very electable alternative to the Clinton machine (of course fueled by Washington lobbyists and not you and me)

]]> By: George Greene, Raleigh, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38439 George Greene, Raleigh, NC Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:23:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38439 As Edwards himself predicted, it is indeed upsetting and disappointing to Democratic activists for him to be saying that he would consider a Republican for a cabinet position. It goes without saying that "the best person" cannot possibly be a Republican. The Republican party routinely exploits people's fears and bigotries to win elections. Its only goal is power and its favored means for achieving it is persuading half of working America to feel superior to the other half on the basis of ethnicity, machismo, and publicly professed piety. There is no such thing as a decent principled Republican (or a Christian conservative, for that matter). Anybody who actually disapproved of this stuff would simply leave that party. Anybody who has not figured that out yet is not smart enough to be in the Cabinet at all, let alone to be "the best person". I am from North Carolina so I will still be supporting Edwards, but he apparently still hasn't figured out that the only way he can win is to leave EVERY last attempt or instinct to pull a DLC/dive-to-the-center TO HILLARY. He apologized for the war and she didn't. He's about fixing this mess, and she's about what got us into it. As Edwards himself predicted, it is
indeed upsetting and disappointing
to Democratic activists for him to be
saying that he would consider a Republican for a cabinet position.
It goes without saying that "the best
person" cannot possibly be a
Republican. The Republican party
routinely exploits people's fears
and bigotries to win elections.
Its only goal is power and its favored
means for achieving it is persuading
half of working America to feel superior to the other half on the
basis of ethnicity, machismo, and
publicly professed piety.
There is no such thing as
a decent principled Republican (or
a Christian conservative, for that
matter). Anybody who actually
disapproved of this stuff would
simply leave that party. Anybody
who has not figured that out yet is
not smart enough to be in the Cabinet
at all, let alone to be "the best
person".

I am from North Carolina so I will
still be supporting Edwards, but he
apparently still hasn't figured out
that the only way he can win is to
leave EVERY last attempt or instinct
to pull a DLC/dive-to-the-center TO
HILLARY. He apologized for the war
and she didn't. He's about fixing
this mess, and she's about what got
us into it.

]]> By: Lawrence - Montclair, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38437 Lawrence - Montclair, NJ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:17:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38437 Actually I think a ticket with Sens. Edwards and Obama on it would be a very interesting and effective one - although I would prefer to see it read: "Obama/Edwards"! Between the two of them, I think they could do great things for our country, which at the present time is in nothing short of a major crisis of staggering proportions on many fronts - social, economic and infrastructural. Actually I think a ticket with Sens. Edwards and Obama on it would be a very interesting and effective one – although I would prefer to see it read: "Obama/Edwards"!

Between the two of them, I think they could do great things for our country, which at the present time is in nothing short of a major crisis of staggering proportions on many fronts – social, economic and infrastructural.

]]> By: Barabas, Hot City, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38427 Barabas, Hot City, TX Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:00:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38427 Ummmmm....I think it would be more realistic to be asking Obama if he would consider Edwards as VP. I mean, Edwards is already becoming an afterthought behind Clinton and Obama. This is kind-of a slap in the face to Obama. Ummmmm....I think it would be more realistic to be asking Obama if he would consider Edwards as VP. I mean, Edwards is already becoming an afterthought behind Clinton and Obama. This is kind-of a slap in the face to Obama.

]]> By: John S. Chicago, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38410 John S. Chicago, Illinois Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:32:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38410 Obama/Edwards has a much nicer ring to it, and is about 1000% more likely. Regardless, I am a big fan of Edwards, despite being loyal to Mr. Barak Obama. I would like to see John on that ticket. Nothing would sicken me more than to see a Clinton on either ticket. I really hope that these two don't shoot each other up too much, essentially giving the nomination to Hilary. She is a mistake waiting to happen. Obama/Edwards I think will actually be committed to changing the status quo in America, something that we have desperately needed for about 15 years now. Two classy individuals, set at changing the way our government works, changing the way Americans preceive the government. Changing the way the world sees America, and her people. This is the magic ticket people, so don't go screwin' it up by throwin away the Wonka Bar! Obama/Edwards has a much nicer ring to it, and is about 1000% more likely. Regardless, I am a big fan of Edwards, despite being loyal to Mr. Barak Obama. I would like to see John on that ticket. Nothing would sicken me more than to see a Clinton on either ticket. I really hope that these two don't shoot each other up too much, essentially giving the nomination to Hilary. She is a mistake waiting to happen. Obama/Edwards I think will actually be committed to changing the status quo in America, something that we have desperately needed for about 15 years now. Two classy individuals, set at changing the way our government works, changing the way Americans preceive the government. Changing the way the world sees America, and her people. This is the magic ticket people, so don't go screwin' it up by throwin away the Wonka Bar!

]]> By: NoMoreBush, Des Moines, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38406 NoMoreBush, Des Moines, Iowa Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:24:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38406 John Edwards is a breath of fresh air in the Presidental race. It is good to see a canidate actually address the issues. He is the only canidate that actually outlines his plan to correct the wrongs the current administration has created. Go John Go! John Edwards is a breath of fresh air in the Presidental race. It is good to see a canidate actually address the issues. He is the only canidate that actually outlines his plan to correct the wrongs the current administration has created. Go John Go!

]]> By: Wesner, Miami Beach, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/14/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38396 Wesner, Miami Beach, Fl Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:13:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/13/edwardsobama-ticket/#comment-38396 That is the "Ticket" for change America, and I am all for it... Oh!! By the way, CNN can we the people please have some have some more coverage on these two presidential candidates. Because I am tired of seeying Hillary flip flopping. There is zero authencity about her at all. And the most important of all, hypocrites. That is the "Ticket" for change America, and I am all for it...

Oh!! By the way, CNN can we the people please have some have some more coverage on these two presidential candidates. Because I am tired of seeying Hillary flip flopping. There is zero authencity about her at all. And the most important of all, hypocrites.

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