May 13, 2008
Posted: 01:15 PM ET

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Sens. Carper, Lieberman and Graham stand behind John McCain at a press briefing.
Sens. Carper, Lieberman and Graham stand behind John McCain at a press briefing.

(CNN) – Every senator who looks in the mirror may see a potential president – but in a new survey, they’re a bit more equivocal about the No. 2 job in the executive branch.

Since the final three presidential hopefuls are sitting senators, a member of that body is sure to occupy the White House this fall. The Hill asked the remaining 97 if they’d consider accepting a vice presidential slot.

Some said they’d be happy to join the ticket. "Yes. Sign me up,” said Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware. “I've been kidding people for years: The hours are better, the wages are just as good — whoever heard of a vice president getting shot at? — and it's a great opportunity to travel.

“And actually since time has gone by, the job is robust … So sure. Anybody here would, if they're going to be honest. The chances are slim to none. But I promise you, I would deliver all three of Delaware's electoral votes."

Others seemed a bit less enthralled with the idea. Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, whose name has often been floated as a potential running mate for the Democratic nominee this year, did not embrace the notion – though he didn’t rule it out, either. "I'm not really interested. That's all I want to say," he said.
And Republican Sen. John Sununu of New Hampshire ruled it out entirely. “I am focused on my election," he said. "And frankly, I don’t think John McCain should pick any member of Congress or the United States Senate.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Senate


Anonymous   May 13th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

After reading all of the asinine comments here, I shudder to think of the politicians the American people will elect to the White House. I mean come on, after four years of George Bush, the people re-elected him for a second term? McCain will be more of the same. You are so quick to say stupid things about Hillary, but Obama is not any better. He is a politician just like the rest of them. He makes a nice speech but he is arrogant and self-serving just the same.

After further review,Texas   May 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

You may as well pick Liarman,he is like your memory John.

d cary   May 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

if hrc cant be president , we want her for vp; then we can tell mc cain to go fishing in his retirement .

Aces full of Kings   May 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

HIllary should VP up with McCain. She's republican anyway, don't deny it. Those two can have the white racist vote. They won't win without the black vote or the enlightened white vote. We have a serious race relations problem in this country and we are still stuck 60 years in the past. Australia, New Zealand, and England have moved on, why can't we? And to all the Clinton supporters who think she won't change into a Republican Red pantsuit, Joe Lieberman did, so it is possible, Hillary could do the same. She was a republican until she married Bill. She's not a fighter, she's a liar, and that's what Republicans excel at.

Debby   May 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I would like to see McCain pick Romney but that is a long stretch.

mnbvcx   May 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

It will be so funny when Hillary lets the dumb Democratic Party have Nobama and runs as an independent candidate. She will have a realistic chance at the White House (and no matter what will mess it up for the other two).

No Hillary Vp   May 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Addendum 4:20 p.m. what a great idea .

Any slot with McClinton 3 is NO HOPE to include their after hours schedule in the oval office.

Ronald   May 13th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

McCain should choose Leiberman (or is that LIEberman?).
Obama should choose Sebelius.

Women 4 McCain   May 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Pick a good strong woman Senator McCain. The majority of Hillary supporters are going to switch to you anyway – just make it sweeter.

deborah jeane p, Boston   May 13th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

lieberman or hillary clinton will fit right into the sopt. perfect for the neocons.

Addendum   May 13th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I've got another brilliant idea! Hillary can be VP with McCain. Let's face it, if she's ever a VP then she knows she's only one, "have a nice trip and see you next fall," away from the presidency. This would protect us from ever having McCain as president because she would make sure she did him in, then she'd be impeached, and Lieberman, who would be speaker of the house, could take over and all would be pie in the sky.

John B   May 13th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Actually, I can almost see Hillary knowing her role and supporting Barack. Bill, however, I'm not sure about. I'm having a hard enough time imagining him falling back and letting Hillary be president. Not an inditment against him, just with him having been the most powerful man in the world for 8 years, I wonder how he'd take a back seat.

Hillary or McCain   May 13th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

McCain/it doesn't matter who #2 is will beat Obama/it doesn't matter who #2 is in November.

Hillary is the only hope left for a Democratic victory.

No Hillary for VP   May 13th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

NO for vp that have been fallowing Mc Clinton and have been as negative as the McClinton 3.
Obama should choose a vp that benefits his campaign for change .
Put Clintons under the bus they are old politics,liars ,we DON"T deserve or need need Hilliar , or the shadow of Bill, Monica,Paula ,Jennifer enough is enough.
Obama has ran an organized positive great campaign so why add these same old characters for more of what we have had for far to long already.
With Obama that is exactlly what we want to "movie past old style politics "
Wake up its Republican /McClinton supporters pushing to get her as Vp .

Just say NO Mc Clinton for VP.

Obama /Richardson 08/12

Norb   May 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

You go John. McCain/Lieberman/Keating 08!

John B   May 13th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

McCain will choose Jeb. He will lose. Jeb will run in '12

Nom Deplume   May 13th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

love how you dems now want to cast McCain as the reincarnation of W, simply because he voted for the war (like Hillary, like Kerry, like Lieberman, shall I keep going) and supports tax cuts (want me to name some more dems?).

Fact is (and always was), McCain can't stand GWB, and has never tried to emulate him.

God, it scares me that many of you on the left are too stupid to read, spell, think, but we let you vote.

Now, flame away (I won't be reading it. I have to get back to work to support your lazy behinds).

Travis, The Woodlands,TX   May 13th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Here's a thought…McCain should choose Secretary Rice as his running mate. Would that not be the biggest coup ever?!

McCain then can say that They are the face of the new Republican party. Here is your hope and change: Republicans put the first African American and Woman in the Executive Branch.

It will also take the only weapon the media and the Obama camp have in there pocket: the race card.

Stacy Clarks   May 13th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

WHO ELSE IS SICK OF JOE LIEBERMAN?!?!?!?!

SPQR753   May 13th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

John McCain/Joe Lieberman (the turn coat): that couple can be beaten ANYTIME!!!!!!would

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 13th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

John Edwards or Janet Napolitano VP
Bill Richardson or Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Health and Human Services

SecDef?
DOJ?
Press Sec?

Sara from Arizona   May 13th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Obama 08, NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!

Jim-Saint Paul Minnesota   May 13th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Clinton/Obama 08

Above the Mess   May 13th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Okay, we've seen Hillary in action. Do you really want to consider her because she can garner the so-called blue collar white vote? These are the same people who would despise seeing a man like Obama in the White House. These are the same people who would despise seeing change for anyone except themselves. These are the same people who harbor prejudice and hatred……These are the same people who need to get with the program and realize that change can come without having a white male or female in the White House. These are the same people who put their faith in "white is right!" These are the same people who need to change not Obama….He has seen the other side of the coin and they never will if they hang onto the ideals of the 60s and beyond. I'm sicj and tired of the news of these so-called "blue collar" workers and their families…we live in America, too, and we have always had to cater, tap dance, and rumba to the music of the status quo! CNN would do well to move on as well and stop talking about Obama needing to gain these same people votes. These are the people who would ssell out AMerica to keep things as they are….white in control….

Robert NYC & Miami   May 13th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

WITH DEMOCRATS LIKE THE ONES POSTING HERE, WHO NEED REPUBLICANS?

YOU GUYS ARE WORSE THAN LIEBERMAN.

Dukakis !   May 13th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Obama voted AGAINST funding the troops during a war.

Jim Webb has a son serving in Iraq.

Not going to fly !

Dukakis !   May 13th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Maybe Dukakis is available for Obama.

It would be Part I meets Part II.

ree for experience   May 13th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

You people are really hateful.

I am already sent a letter to Howard Dean explaining why I will not vote for Obama no matter who he picks for VP.

Staying in his church does matter to alot of us. His wife's not proud to be American plus some of her other remarks which seem racist matter a lot. Not having enough experience matters a lot. The terrible & hateful remarks by some of his supporters matters alot. His color does not matter at all.

I will not be staying home if he is the candidate but will be out campaigning for John McCain. At least he has experience, his wife is very proud to be American, and he won't split the country.

PJ Independent, New York   May 13th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

The Obama supporter's talk about Hillary being delusional?? What a joke!! It seems that most of the Obama supporter's still don't get it. Obama may very well win the DEM nomination but without the support of Hillary Clinton's supporter's he will NEVER win the general election. The Obama supporter's are just so nasty… it's just ridiculous how you'll talk about Hillary Clinton and then expect her supporter's to support your boy-wonder Obama.

You know, it will be hard enough for Obama to win even with Hillary on the ticket. Without her though is just political suicide. No matter how hard it is for the Obama supporter's to admit, Hillary Clinton is still polling at or above Obama (depending on the state). You (the Obama supporter's) are the delusional one's if you really believe he can win without Hillary Clinton's help.

At this point, I really hope Hillary doesn't take the VP (if offered to her). Then we can watch Obama REALLY lose badly, teach you all a lesson. McCain will win the general election in November and if it's without Hillary Clinton on the DEM ticket, McCain will win by one of the biggest landslides in US history, just watch and see.

Steve   May 13th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

With 1/2 the nation uneducated the general election will be most interesting.

Lets end the war and build more schools!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 13th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Sharon, Sharon, Sharon… give it a rest. We know you are upset. You've made that abundantly clear.

(Someone on another comment section wrote this and I liked it. Unfortuneately, I didn't get the name of the person who wrote it. )

I find it very sad and somewhat pathetic that Sen. Clinton feels the need to continue to build a case for the Republicans in the general election or that her supporters would rather vote for four more years of McBush than vote for Sen. Obama. I trust this nastiness is only because of the heat of the moment.

Sen. Obama won this nomination because the majority of Democrats support who he is and what he has to offer, not because we have "turned our backs on Hillary".

I pray she will stop this madness soon and wholeheartedly support and campaign for Sen. Obama. Anything less will terribly diminish her authority within the party. Let's put the nation first and come together behind our new Democratic nominee. Pres. Obama will begin to imrove this country on Day One.

Let us heal and come together.

Thomas   May 13th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Obama/Jim Webb
Obama/Ed Rendell
Obama/Chuck Hagel
Obama/Bob Graham
Obama/Evan Bayh
Obama/Robert Casey
Obama/Ted Strickland

Yes we can!   May 13th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Obama/Nagel 2008/20012

Wayne   May 13th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Obama VP ideas:

Bill Richardson
Al Gore
Chris Dodd
Dennis Kucinich
Barbara Boxer
Ron Paul
Russ Feingold

Hopeful   May 13th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Do you know how many lives have already been lost since this war began? I know. It's just like "Feed the Hungry Children" commercial…you just turn your head or change the channel. DO YOU KNOW THAT ALMOST EVERYDAY, MORE LIVES ARE LOST? Do you care? My sister has been there twice and thank God she came back safely both times, but I am well aware of that fact that it could have easily been her and it still very easily can be her. McCain? Never. What about the other many people who have lost their lives in a war that was selfishly motivated and still is? Maybe no one that you particular care about had to go to Iraq; or maybe those that you cared about are back safely at home—so why should you care? 18…22…25….30 young lives…..before they even got a chance to live, they died and for no good reason.
Hillary forever or Jump ship!!–right? This is not about a white WOMAN against a BLACK MAN. This isn't feminism versus black panthers; get over yourselves. Wake up and stop the foolishness. There are deep issues in this country that need to be resolved and if you think McCain will solve any of them (easily seeing the US in Iraq another 100 yrs, his stance on healthcare..among other things), then you are living in LALA land. This is about Americans dying in Iraq. This is about our hurting economy. This is about the healthcare system. This is about it being harder and harder for the average American just to get by. McCain, like Bush, would only help the rich get richer and the poor get poor.
If Hillary is not the nominee and you vote for McCain….everything is SURE to remain the same; there are no doubts about that at all. Moreover, and what startles me is that you are so blinded by your malice and hate that you’d vote McCain….justifying the decision by what?? saying McCain is a better choice because McCain is not Obama and Obama is black?? Obama and Clinton have similar ideas and it’s a FACT that McCain’s ideas are far from both Sen. Clinton or Sen. Obama. Where’s the logic in that? There is no logic in it; I’m just going to call a spade a spade…it’s racisms and it’s hate. I thought that we as Americans, tended to look at the "big picture" however, I am seeing that some of you are so narrow minded in your thinking and near sighted in your vision, you will never have a clue as to what's really going on around you and as to what REALLY matters. What REALLY matters is not Hillary winning, what REALLY matters is not Obama winning…what REALLY matters is that at least ONE of them win. You don't look to the future, instead you dwell on some disillusioned past. I guess America really isn't ready for CHANGE because the American people still hold on so desperately to anything that is the opposite of change. Perhaps because it didn’t come in the hue or sex, they expected it to.

No Hillary for VP   May 13th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

The statement people want Hillary as Obamas VP is media HOGWASH .
This nonsence is Republican B.S.
CNN STOP IT ,
You know this is not what Obama people want who would want more Clintons barf barf barf .
We have seen enough of Hil liar/ Clintons /Bushes .
Just look where we are .
Wake up "the people writing this trash are Mc Clinton / ,McSane supporters : plus the media

Limbo   May 13th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

As a Republican – I'll be voting for Obama this election. I can't however vote for an Obama / Clinton ticket.

I hope Obama realizes Edwards (would deliver the white blue collar vote) and Richardson would make a great VP.

I sincerely think that if he picked Clinton, Obama would have an "accident" or be framed for something and impeached. 4 more years of Bill bloating around the white house with his shrew of a wife depresses me.

larry   May 13th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Was it 1960 when we last had sitting US senators elected to the offices of president and vice president? For sake of perspective, it may be better to look elsewhere for the vice presidential candidate.

Bob Stephens   May 13th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

How about Reverend John Hagee to to appease the homophobes and bigots in the Republican party.

BS   May 13th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I am yet to see something positive from CNN (Clinton's News Network) about Barrack Obama. They are doing EVERYTHING possible and promote every possible scenario for the Hillary to win.

Imagine as far they are concerned the earth shattering delagate switching and movement towards Obama DOES NOT EXIST but they could highlight a stupid statement like aggressive campaign in a state where the candidate stopped once… how sill they think their readers are. No wonder the demographics are what ther are..

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 13th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

WE TAKE BACK OUR COMMENTS ABOUT LIEBERMAN. IT IS A WASTE OF TIME TO COMMENT ON WHAT IS ALREADY APPARENT.

Retired white female now an Independent   May 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

It is absolutely absurd to think that Hillary Clinton would want to be bossed around by someone (Obama) who doesn't even have any resume items.

She would go stark raving mad in that situation.

Hillary would be in his office constantly explaining things to him about life and the world in general so he will have an inkling about what is going on.

Forget about him getting anything done. It took Obama 20 minutes to say he and his minister Wright were kaputs. I could have said it in a minute.

Marshall   May 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

CNN – Please Post or do you want a divided party?
People…I am guilty of bashing. Yes, I can admit it. But we all are. It is time to stop blaming each other. Both sides did it. It wasn't just the Obama supporter or just the Clinton supporters. IT WAS BOTH SIDES.

We need to get past the he said, she said playground justice and focus on the real issue…KEEPING MCCAIN out of the White House.

As I said before, I am guilty. I bashed on both sides. I started supporting one candidate and later changed sides. Who I support doesn't matter because their stand on the issues is almost identical.

Rush wants us to continue to bash and to keep us weak because he knows we could get anyone elected if we stood together. He fears US…A UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

So let's leave the name calling and finger pointing to the children on the playgrounds and act like adults. Once again, me included.

Let's end the negative and focus on the challenge…Beating McCain.

This is my pledge. Who stands with me?

Carol, WI   May 13th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

OK – One small grammar lesson here:

Lose = Not to win
Loose = Not tight.

The verb is 'losing' not 'loosing.' This has been going on for too long on this blog and has been driving me nuts. Now I am going back to a real political blog (politico.com) that actually posts intelligent articles and allows everyone to post comments, not just the haters going against each other. What has CNN turned into, Jerry Springer??

Marshall   May 13th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Both [arties need to consider a state governor for the VP spot

Mike from Westchester   May 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Great picture on story

Liberman to Graham, "Okay, double or nothing. I bet he gets six sentences in before his next gaff."

Willy   May 13th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

MIKE HUCKABEE!

Anonymous   May 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Anyone but Clinton. I agree with Davide Gergen. If he does pick CLinton, he'd better have the SS test every piece of food he eats and every drink.

JG   May 13th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Here's hoping McCain selects a TRUE conservative as his VP. I think Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty would be a splendid choice. Go McCain!

Venus   May 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

No Hillary on Obama's ticket! No Clintons back in the White House!

The Republicans are waiting to stump Hillary considering all the dirt they have on her and Bill!

Hillary wouldn't have Obama on her TICKET because her supporters are not voting for Obama!

I am surprise that some of Hillary's supporters are still on the internet – considering Hillary is broke and how much it cost for internet!!!!!!!

Go Obama! Hillary didn't think much of you before – so just keep going after Mc Cain. Let Hillary go on Mc Cain's ticket!

Matt Hardeman   May 13th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

excuse me typing here, all the others are closed. as usual.

but

I CANNOT BELIEVE obama's people keep attacking clinton, accusing her of being a racist, of being a destructor etc etc. they've got their nomination, they got what they wanted.

are they trying to make us vote for mccain?!?!?!? it is UNBELIEVABLE. clinton isnt dividing the democrats. its the obama people insulting clinton, our gal. and in case you hadnt noticed, we dont forget those who mess with the clintons.

i cannot emphasise how stupid the obama surrogates are being right now. they're losing voters, BIG TIME. myself included.

the world's first sore winners.

BS   May 13th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

CNN and wolf Blitzer and Lou Dobbs and even John King are so hypocritical and must share the blame for the perpetuation of the race card.

They have CONSISTENTLY magnified and give credence to ALL of Hillary's positions. It is indeed sickening to say the least.

Wolf with his easily seen through sanctimonious self is downright DISGUSTING in the questions and proposition he puts out.

There is a total LACK of JOURNALISM.

They all could learn something from Tim Russet.

Bob   May 13th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I thought Leiberman had it sewn up…He makes such a good lap dog and mouthpiece for McCain. He'll probably be suicidal if he doesn't get asked.

Dee, MO   May 13th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

It has been a large number of Republicans blogging as hateful Democrats. It will not work. Republicans get ready the game is about to begin. McCain vs Obama; this is going to be fun!!!

Anthony - Morgantown   May 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Brian – I have the name for you that would allow Obama to win in the fall: Mark Warner.

If those two team up…watch out.

Marc PDX   May 13th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Interesting decision for McCain to make here. I like Joe Lieberman a lot but his strengths tend to be McCain's strengths so he may not help garner votes that McCain wouldn't have gotten on his own (still, if something were to happen to McCain during his presidency Lieberman would probably continue on in McCain fashion). Mitt Romney would bring strong economic background with him, which is not McCain's strength (although it's really not Obama's or Hillary's either – they just try to say that it is) so Romney could be a good choice.

Chantell   May 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

She probably won't given her faithfulness to the democratic party, but after the way they have treated her, Hillary should run Independent and let the other 3 candidates split their votes. She would win for sure.

But, most likely she will support Obama so the Kool-Aid crowd will vote for her in 4 years when she comes back with a plethora of reasons why McCain should not have been elected.

Hillary WILL be president. Be it in 2008 or 2012

very smart lady   May 13th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

If the kin folks come to the i naugration, someone please tell them to wear shoes and leave the goats at home.

Darryl   May 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

McCain has hardly no Vets supports because he did not supports Vets whene we needed him most.

John McCain like Clinton can not be trusted the straight talk express has left the station…….

Anita from Arizona   May 13th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Lieberman and McCain?? WOW, that the biggest flip flop fest I've ever seen. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it.

Obama '08

Tootie from Delray Beach ,Fl.   May 13th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Hey Flordian

You Jerk, Tootie is my dogs name.

If I said something that was untrue, then I should apologize, but
I won't because Ted Kennedy did run like a rabbit.

You Obama people hate to hear the truth, especially about your
nappy headed canadate.

IF YOU CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT THEN GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN.

hrao   May 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Why would some body honorable and intelligent like Chuck Hagel want to team up with an inexperienced, self promoting machiavellian like Obama? Beats me – Hagel would not want to re start his career with a loser. Kennedey, Kerry, Daschel, the Kennedy girl, Oprah all might suit him better. Obama supporters who are well aware of his lack of experience and credentials would love to have Hagel on the ticket so that he can make Obama look like a winner.

Uncle Sam   May 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

It is interesting that those who criticize former Democratic Sen. Lieberman for supporting the Republican Sen. McCain would welcome the Republican Sen. Hagel on to the Democratic ticket with Sen. Obama.

Teddy Errrah Kennedy   May 13th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Errah awy deeclaih dat errrh awy wurd be a urh **hiccup** fahntarstick and errrah promersing canderdate forrrah vice **hiccup** preserduncee. My errrr drivering rekkkahd hars errrah noting tah do with it. Awy cahn't even errrah fit in a cah anywaez. go sawx!

Old white mom for Obama   May 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

One of them is about as big a liar as the other one. McCain and Leiberman. And one of them has as many screws loose as the other one. Go for it. I cannot wait for someone of some intelligence and integrity to call both of them up on their remarks and lies. Keating 5, Iraq war, just to name two. They both have a lot of my kids blood on their hands.

God Bless America   May 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

DO NOT NEED TWO SENATORS RUNNING TOGETHER. HENCE NO OBAMA/CLINTON!!!!!!!

NEED ANOTHER MAN OR WOMAN WHO HAS WORKED IN THE GOVERNMENT WITH A DIFFERENT KNOW HOW.

Sharon Minnesota   May 13th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McCain and Clinton would do everyone a huge favor if they would cross over party lines, team up and whip the Jr. Sen. Obama and "whoever" in November. They could go either way and make a lot of people happy. We would then get the political balance we deserve as Americans.

I couldn't ask for anything more!!

Danny   May 13th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

John I think Gen. Colin Powell might be #1.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 13th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

who's who of criminals

Hamilton, Kansas   May 13th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Why would they consider the #2 spot when McCain is going to lose in November? Seems like a waste of time to me

hrao   May 13th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I hope Hillary has more sense than accept this VP nomination. Obama does not need her to lose in November.

Brian - Trinidad   May 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

You'd be hard pressed to come up with a single Democrat who adds strength to the Obama campaign except Clinton.Everyone else will seem like an opportunist riding Obama's coat-tails.And a Clinton selection will give the Republicans twice as much ammo against Obama than they have now.McCain on the other hand has several VP candidates who will bring strength to his campaign. Seems like a long hard climb for the Dems to win the White House.

Wayne   May 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I think McCain should pick HIllary as his running mate. I wouldn't be surprised if Hillary is getting money from the Republican party to stay the race as long as possible.

Marge Hibbing Mn   May 13th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

If I was Hillary Clinton I would never accept the Number 2 spot. Let the little slime ball obama loose big. And then the real democrats the majority who voted for Hillary Clinton can constantly and continually throw it in the face of the good old boys like kerry, kennedy, dodd and richardson. They'll have to go back to the prescription blue pills then won't they.?

David   May 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

The only viable VP is Al Gore.
Obama -Al Gore 2008

mike   May 13th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I hope he does pick Lieberman. He is a weasel and will not help anyone's ticket. Imagine McCain and Lieberman. One leaves the democratic party. The other is a pseudo-conservative who deosn't know which way to go. Bring them on.

Frank   May 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Ha Lieberman what a joke! He need to grow a chin along with a spine!

Floridian   May 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Tootie from Delray Beach FL

First of all how in the world can you make such a ugly comment with a name like TOOTIE. who in the world can take someone like you, with a name like TOOTIE serious. You need to run and hide and stop hating.

Obama 08

Ohio White Woman 4 Obama   May 13th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Why aren't we reading articles on the Dem. Party stripping LIE-berman of ALL of his Dem. creditials so McShame can make him his #1 BFF?

Why aren't we reading more on a possible UNION of the 2 parties with an Obama/Hagel match-up?

I agree with "Not Sleeping @ The Switch", Stop – PLEASE STOP – cramming Clinton's flip-flops, lies, DILLUSIONS, broken contracts, etal & her being FORCED to be Obama's running mate down or throats! I will GACK if it doesn't end soon!

Obama + Change in '08

Anonymous   May 13th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I would like to see McCain choose Lieberman as a running mate.

Vicki C. Bryant, Esq.   May 13th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

The OBAMA/EDWARDS ticket is the best. It would NEVER work with Hillary Clinton. Obama would constantly be having to keep her and her husband in check for sabatoge and upstaging attempts. Plus he could never trust or rely on her for anything.

It is the right of every presidential candidate to CHOOSE HIS OWN PICK for the VP slot.

Let Clinton remain in the senate where she is.

NoHillaryToTheWhiteHouse   May 13th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Mccain For heavern sake no matter what please do not even think having LIEbarMan as your V.P. He is the worst person in the face of the earth. He will cut your throut and betray you any time wacht out stay away from this guy, I am worning you this guy is Evil.

JW   May 13th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Who in their right mind would want to the VP to McBush and have to go on Meet The Press and defend this igit?

Dal CA Republican   May 13th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Mccain how about HRC as the #2 on your ticket. That is the only way to win. She is ready to be C in C day 1 if you do have a problem while in office.

CAL FLA   May 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Well I know that Hillary wants the white house but she needs to wake up and go away. If my candidate Barack is going to pick anybody for his VP my choice would be Richardson and maybe Edwards, and Edwards if still kinda iffy for me. Lieberman is as big of a crook as cheney so what you have here is Mccain/Lieberman, another Bush and cheney. NO WAY!!!!!!

Obama/? 08

Willam from Texas   May 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

The only viable candidate for VP is Hillary Clinton. Obama cannot win without her.

James   May 13th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Yeah yeah…McCain should choose G. Bush as a running mate.

Jack , Texas   May 13th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Joe Lieberman, even after the SORRY Democratic Party dumped him, he won as an independent. VP, why not?

Sharon Minnesota   May 13th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

So, if you want Hillary or McCain to be president, according to some people in the Obama camp you are either a racist or only interested in women's issues, huh?

Lets talk about issues, not race or gender. Throwing unsubstantiated insults around doesn't make the dubiousness about Sen. Obama's questionable credentials go away.

Vote either Hillary or McCain in 08

Dave   May 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

McCain please choose Lieberman

Coin's Other Side   May 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

who cares?

OBAMA WINS ANYWAY!

carrie   May 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

old washington
this pic is clearly missing hillary clinton.
well,its amazing that she now thinks w.virginia is a crucial state,with its 28 delegates,about as important as guam
didnt she just lose a state with 158 delegates?
ha ha ha
she is a closet republican and deserves to e in this pic
oh wait,they dont want her too.
ha ha ha
go back to arkansas

carrie   May 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

old washington
this pic is clearly missing hillary clinton.
well,its amazing that she now thinks w.virginia is a crucial state,with its 28 delegates
didnt she just lose a state with 158 delegates?
ha ha ha
she is a closet republican and deserves to e in this pic
oh wait,they dont want her too.
ha ha ha
go back to arkansas

Venus   May 13th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Wait! Mc Cain should select Hillary!

I can't wait to get this show on to Mc Cain and Obama!

Haley Rodman Clemson   May 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

McCain either needs to pick a young governor or someone not even in politics. He can't pick an old guy or someone too conservative but he needs to pick someone that the conservatives aren't going to be angry about. If Romney weren't a Mormon, he'd probably already have the job. Personally, I think that Huckabee is a pretty solid choice. I really wish Bobby Jindal was in consideration but he has a lot of work to do in Louisiana and I hope he sticks around long enough to turn that swampy hell-hole into a great state.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

McCain/Bush 08 thats all we need to know!

Coin's Other Side   May 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

WHO SERIOUSLY CARES?

Tjaye   May 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

If Obama were to choose Hillary, I would have a huge problem. If McCain were to choose Huckabee…I would have NO problem voting Republican this year.

Obama O-8! Unless Hillary is on the ticket. She's just been so dirty, I can't bring myself to vote for her.

Donna in ID   May 13th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I am wondering if McCain is going to ask Joe Leiberman since they are such great buddies and Joe jumped ship on the Dems. and he did not get there last time.

Hay   May 13th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Just don't put Hillary in that spot. Her and bill are probably plotting now how they can weasel their way in and do Obama in and make it look like a accident. I DO NOT TRUST BILL OR HILLARY AND TOGETHER THEY ARE LETHAL!!!!!!

Chuckling in California   May 13th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Considering Lieberman's track record, I'd steer clear of him, John.
Pick anyone else. I hear Clinton will be looking for a job, soon. You should check with her. I'd be sure to have someone else taste your food during your 4 years, though.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This is the Month of May, why hasn't McCain's medical records been released as promised, hasn't anyone thought about that?

Independent   May 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Tom Carper was funny. He would happily deliver all 3 of his state's electoral votes, lol. At least that guy didn't go into politics with his eye on the White House!

carrie   May 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

thats a true picture of old washington.
yes we can

Mike Birmingham, AL   May 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Dems:

Pay no attention to the group that is posing as Hillary supporters trying to rally support for McCain or Hillary as an independent candidate. They are just Operation Chaosers trying to stir things up.

Vote Democrat in '08!

DJ, LA, CA   May 13th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Joe Lieberman is a tool, just go ahead and join the GOP & McCain as the V.P.

What in the world was Gore thinking in 2000 picking this guy as the VP???

eric   May 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

If McCain wins ill probably cry, then move out of the country!!!

mitchell from arkansaw   May 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

that entire group should be ran out of the country on a rail,or thrown in jail!everyone of them are responsible for the deaths of over 4050+ americans in iraq!get out ,warmongers!

FLorida Voter   May 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Dr. Condoleezza Rice please…

John,
You need to pick someone young and in touch with this country's youth. You may have 20+ yrs left in your ticker, but at your age, the VP is very likely is going to serve as President. My grandmother, who's your age, says anyday that doesn't end with her toes pointing up is a good day.

DeAnna from Orange, CA   May 13th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Hillary for Pres.! Even though all indications are that Obama will get the nominee, – - he will never get my vote. I'd rather obstain completely.

Jeanne   May 13th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

If McCain picks a good moderate Republican like Hagel or someone with admirable qualities like Colin Powell, I may well vote for him but if he picks someone too conservative, I'm likely to vote for Obama (if Clinton isn't VP), or an Independent. I do pay attention to the type of people these candidates surround themselves with and McCain is not acting like a "maverick", Obama appears to be showing good judgement so far (Rev Wright is insignificant as far as I'm concerned), and I'll have to see what an Independent candidate brings to the table before I make up my mind.

Extinct Snipe   May 13th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Eureka! I've got it! What with all this nonsense about VP here and VP there. Why, McCain could select George H. Bush to be his VP, unless of course it's legal for George W. Bush to be his VP. One way or the other, McCain can look in the mirror and see the mug of two GB's. I guess it all depends on whether McCain wants to present himself as having an older or younger cameo.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   May 13th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Huckabee.

Retire Clintons   May 13th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I'd be fearful of Obama's personal safety if Clinton were VP. Period.

gerald strother   May 13th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

WHO CARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

outsider   May 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

i feel sorry for the american people, they fall for war monger macain

No McCain   May 13th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hey McCain… get Hillary..we dont' want her. Plus she has more match with you than anyone else….

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

WE THINK THAT JOE LIEBERMAN IS JUST WHAT HE SAYS HE IS–
TURNCOAT. TO EVEN BE CONSIDERED IS AN INSULT TO THE POSITION.

SAM2008   May 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

he will be the president if you vote for Obama to be the NOMINEE

Calif Rep   May 13th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I think Hillary has lost her bearings

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   May 13th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

WHO CARES! NONE OF THEM WILL WIN AGAINST HILLARY CLINTON!!!!

SHE IS READY FOR THEM!!!!!!

GO HILLARY !!!!!!!

frustrated in PA   May 13th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

McCain and Clinton are still in the race? Really? I thought they already inaugurated the Manchurian Candidate.

Independent   May 13th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I would love to have Lieberman run with McCain – then we can torpedo them both. It is a DEMOCRATIC year and Obam will win with a handy margin. OBAM 08

Kaire Richards   May 13th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Oh ! What a FAMILY

MCCain, Bill and Hiilary

Go Red NECKS GO TO H**L

real obama supporter   May 13th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

OBAMA/HAGEL

AFTER ALL HE IS KIN TO BUSH AND
JENNA MARRIED HAGELS SON

Kaire Richards   May 13th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I am a Dem and I have a good position for the Lady in the pants suit right between Lieberman and McCain. Red neck and old. Seems like you guys turning the white house into an old people's asylum.

with that collection the white house will have to include pAMPERS on the order list. Get real folks and Gimme a BREAK.

HILLARY for VEEP MCCAIN'S VEEP> WELCOME HILLarious

Doug R.   May 13th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

There's Joe LIEberman again. I wonder what he's been whispering into grandpa's ears of late. And…I wonder what McCain sees when he looks into a mirror…the mug of GWB probably.

Tootie from Delray Beach ,Fl.   May 13th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Maybe you should ask Ted Kennedy to be V.P. He could probably
drive another car in the river and let a young girl die, and then he
could run and hide again.

Not sleeping at the switch   May 13th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Look at this ticker. The TWO REAL Candidates running for office are DWARFED in articles by the Candidate who is O-U-T of the race. CNN? What are you trying to do? Why are you cramming Hillary and EVERYTHING she does says or thinks down our throats NON_STOP???

Does she own CNN Money?? Why can the public move on but you cannot??

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Why is this insane man even considered for running this country?

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

What a bunch of crooks and the son of the devil himself, no not Cheney, Cheney IS the devil, I'm talking about Lieberman.

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