June 2, 2008
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 02:11 PM ET

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Blitzer: Could there be a dream ticket?
Blitzer: Could there be a dream ticket?

(CNN) – At the end of January, I moderated a Democratic presidential debate at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. By then, there were only two candidates left – Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. I pointed out that this was an historic primary season since by then it had become clear that the party’s nominee would either be a woman or an African-American, and that would be a first either way. When the two of them walked on to the stage, the 2,000-plus people in the audience (mostly all Democrats) responded with real passion. They were totally pumped and excited. There was a prolonged standing ovation. The theater was electric. I remember that moment.

At the end of the nearly two-hour debate, I raised the so-called “Dream Ticket” question to the two candidates. It was the first time they had been asked that question directly: Would they consider running together on the same ticket? Neither made any commitment, but neither ruled it out.

That’s where the matter has rested all these months since then. Some of their aides, clearly caught up in the excitement of a very competitive campaign, say they hate the idea. There is no shortage of Obama supporters around the country who say they dread the notion of Clinton’s running as Obama’s vice presidential nominee. They say she simply brings too much baggage and would undermine his campaign theme of Change. They also insist they don’t want Bill Clinton back in the picture.

But now, on the eve of the final two primaries, there again is renewed talk of that so-called Dream Ticket. Many pundits say it will never happen, but I have spoken with plenty of Clinton and Obama insiders who say they wouldn’t be surprised if it did happen.

Would it unify the party? Both Obama and Clinton will be in New York City on Wednesday. Will they make a joint appearance to signify party unity? If Obama gets the nomination, would Clinton help him win the election by serving as his running mate? Could they work together? What do you think?

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Wolf Blitzer


Donna in Sebastopol   June 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Why in the world would Obama do that to his campaign? There are a lot of more worthy VPs out there.

My favorite would be Republican Chuck Hagel. Now THAT would be change in a way that would remake politics in this country.

Obama/Hagel 08

Independent for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Also – if HRC is on an Obama ticket, I'll vote McCain. I'm an independent – I agree and disagree with some things about both sides, but I would NEVER vote for HRC.

And please don't tell me I'm sexist – I'm a successful professional white woman.

bigben   June 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

new arc poll clinton 60% obama 34%

Cynthia   June 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

As the Democratic nominee Senator Obama should be able to pick who he wants for VP. Senators Obama and Clinton are too different – it would be like mixing oil and water together. If I were Senator Obama I would take my chances on picking who I wanted rather than choosing Senator Clinton just because. After the Vanity Fair article, and only God knows what the Republicans have on Senator Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, and some of the things that are out on the web – heck that stuff would put Senator Obama's church stuff to sleep. So, in my opinion – no.

Michael   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Whatever the ticket looks like, I'll gladly vote for it. No way I will support 4 more years of essentially the same nonsense we've seen for the last 8 years....and that's exactly what McBush would give us.

Rick in Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I think that a joint ticket is truley the best way to win. Remember Kennedy/Johnson. They were very different men but when they joined together the election was a landslide and they both were able to get many great things done for our country.

Joining forces and being adult about all of this is the true way of the democrat party. We are strong and this will show that we are all mature enough to come together for the greater good of our country.

Beltway Insider   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The only renewed talk about this is apparently in your fevered imagination.

VM   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I'm strongly opposed to Hillary Clinton being on any ticket ever again. She has really shown that she could care less about the Democratic party.

proud army and navy mom   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

WOLF, are you obsessed with hillary? you and a few other miserable people have been trying to push her down Sen Obama's throat since you realized she was losing.

let mccain have her. she more in line with mcbush's views. end of story.

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Clinton is his best chance. Without her he will loose.

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

It is the nominee's right to choose his or her VP. It is an insult to suggest otherwise.

Willy   June 2nd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Wolf who?

Rebecca   June 2nd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Oh boy, am I sick of hearing this nonsense!

Not. Gonna. Happen.

Get over it, America juste voted for change...why would Obama take a step backwards?!

Lindsay in CA   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

That ticket is NOT a dream ticket. Obama gains nothing by picking Clinton (that he couldn't gain by picking someone else) and with her, he gets all the negativity that she brings to the ticket. Biden, Richardson, or Sebelius are all infinitely better choices, and it appears that he actually likes these folks.

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

HILLARY WON BIG LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!!

GE is already lost   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Obama is a leftist loser who stole the nomination by cheating and dirty politics.

We will write Hillary Clinton in in Nov.

Obama has already lost the GE.

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

It is not a good idea.

george firmeza   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The idea is so preposterous it could hardly be called a "dream ticket". I am always intrigued at the reasons why some sectors of the media keep bringing it up.

carmen   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Read everybody's lips, except the Clintons and surrogates -N-O-

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I HOPE THAT HILLARY WOULD SAY NO TO THIS LOW LIFE!
LET HIM SCREW IT UP ON HIS OWN!
I DON'T THINK HE WILL EVEN MAKE IT PAST DECEMBER IF HE GETS NOMINATED!!!!!
HE IS A FAKE AND IT WILL COME OUT!!!!!

Nancy   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

It appears there is a movement to encourage Hillary to run as an independent candidate. If the democrats do not choose her for our candidate for president, I will join the ranks to encourage her to run as an independent. Our nation needs that health care program she has worked so long and hard to achieve and I feel we should really vote for the country's best interest and not the party. If Obama voted "present" to appease the lobbiest financing his Illinois Senate campaign, he may not have the backbone to go against the powerful insurance industry to get a viable national program initiated. Hillary....stick to you plan....whichever party will get you there....go for it!

David S., CA   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Blitzer is crazy. Obama would be an idiot to have that egomaniac as a VP. He'd have both Hillary and Bill trying to run the show.

He needs a good conservative democrat to make his candidacy have any shot at the election.

Alan   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

The way Hillary has run her campaign shows she's the last person we want anywhere close to the presidency if we want to try to bring anything resembling principles to the White House. We've rarely actually had any, but at least in the past, we *tried* somewhat. The current administration has blatantly thrown them out the window, and we need someone who has some to be on the ticket with Obama.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Buzz on the Capitol Hill suggests that has many as 34 of the undeclared superdelegates residing in the House will endorse Obama by Wednesday. As many as 18 of these 34 - many of them elected to Congress in the last four years - will come out for Obama tomorrow so he can edge closer to his magic number before the vote counting ends in South Dakota and Montana. The biggest Obama get in the House to date will come tomorrow when House Dem Caucus Chairman Jim Clyburn officially declares.

No other member of the Dem leadership is expected to endorse Obama while Clinton is still running.

Nancy   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Well, she certainly needs him to further her ambitions, but he does not and should not offer her vp. He wants to move ahead with an entirely new political concept and carrying her and her baggage would be counter productive. I cannot wait to see who he chooses because I know it will be someone who shares his views. And she does not.

Vote against Obama   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hill is too good to be on any ticket with the sleazy Obama.

Besides Obama is set to lose in Nov.

After the way the democrats, the DNC, the Obama campaign and supporters trashed Hillary, they will never re-gain the votes of all those alienated demcrats.

Mary   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

A ticket with Hilary will be the wrong move. She does not deserve to be on a ticket with Obama. She has really shown her true feelings about him and she would continue to undermine him in whatever he is trying to accomplish. She cannot be trusted, and then have Bill in the White House again, would be a DISASTER!!!

Samuel T. Horton   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama must offer the VP spot to Clinton.

He cannot afford to spend the enormous resources trying to win over blue collar workers, women, seniors and latino's.

All the republicans have to do is to keep driving the wedge between the Obama and Clinton supporters.

President Clinton today made very strong remarks about getting away from politics.

To me, this is about ignoring the Obama administration, not being a distraction .

This is the major sticking point to Obama picking Clinton as VP.

President Clinton is making no bones about the fact he wants nothing to do with any of this anymore.

DAVE   June 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

COME ON BLITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not as stupid as you need me to be!   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Wolf
The ONLY people talking about this are YOU people in the Media trying to stir the Pot!

I don't know a SINGLE Obama supporter who thinks it is a good Idea at all and conversly no Clinton supporters like it either and I am on many blogs everyday. Please stop this needless push of Hillary Clinton we don't want her.

Wolf Trying to boost rateings or what???

Roger M   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

If Mrs. Clinton had conceded a month or so ago, I would support the Obama/Clinton ticket. But she dragged this out and during the time showed that her political tactics had no boundaries, thus I lost respect for her as a leader. I agree as one poster commented, they are similar in ideas but opposites on personalities so I don’t know how well that would go over.

Matthew   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

It's the only way I'll definitely vote for Obama. That said, I'm not sure she wants it. If/when he loses in the fall, it hurts her chances to come back in 2012 making her just another John Edwards.

Larry   June 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Any democrat that would vote for Mccain, just because thier precious little Hillary didn't win

Was never a Democrat in the first place

Go buy yourself a red jacket, and an Elephant sticker, and have a temper tantrum in the corner

Go join the likes of Karl Rove

Get Real

Never Obama   June 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I won't ever vote for Obama- just like Michelle Obama wouldn't vote for HRC.

Freedom of the vote, right?

conscience before party, right?

No unity for the Democrats this election.

The divisive uniter, Obama, has damaged the party and our chances in Nov.

joann   June 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

IT WOULD BE A "NIGHT MARE TICKT"....TOO MUCH WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE...HILLARY CAUSED TOO MUCH DIVISION ESPECIALLY AMONG WOMAN & AFRICAN AMERICANS....

FRESH NEW FACES IN WASHINGTON...

Frank, San Francisco   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Dear all you Hillary Haters- You CAN'T win without her on the ticket. And by the way exactly what damage has she done??

TheRealTruth   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

PLEASE GOD NO!

This woman is a DISGRACE to the Democratic Party. Its time for her to DISAPPEAR and take her equally power hungry hujsband with her.

I dare CNN to post this...

Cherri Castellon   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

This would be a great ticket if both would learn form the other. We need a woman with Hillary experience and Obamas vision.

gram   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

There will be many of the 17million who will either go to McCain, write in Hillary, or not vote. Nobama at the top of the ticket means the MSM and Dean's boys will lose the top ticket, but probably gain seats in both legislative houses.

chris ewen   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I love the idea, and hope that it comes to fruition. They would be unstoppable, and, I might add, incredibly successful.

Roz Jones   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

An Obama-Clinton ticket would contradict the very message Obama has continually voiced during his campaign – that of hope and change. Hillary represents neither and would bring only damaging baggage on the journey to the White House.

SR(Queens, NY)   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Who's dream is that? Certainly not mine.

NO-BAMA   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I have already quit the Democratic Party because of this horrible delegate system and disenfranching of voters....It was was right out of the GOP playbook.

If the DEMS even want me to consider them for a vote, they better put Clinton on as V.P.

However, I will not re-join the DEMS (including my money) until the nominating system is overhauled and until they admit swift-boating Hillary Clinton.

Mark, Berwyn, PA   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Holy mackeral, CNN!!! Get a grip. No one, repeat, NO ONE, expcet CNN wants Hillary as VP. So please spare us the aggravation of listening to Hillary's surrogate and biggest fan, Wolf Blitzer, and put a freakin' muzzle on him. He is so biased for Hillary it is sickening. Absolutely sickening!!!! Put a sock in it Wolf. Your girl is going back to the Senate. Get over it!!!!

Don   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

McCain Headquarters has offered Senator Clinton the VP slot on the GOP side and she will accept it tomorrow night in NY. Senator McCain is reaching across party lines to show he's trying to unify this country. MCCain / Clinton 2008? Hillary 2012 Prez?

Texan for Progression   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

To 112 above...

Why??? Has OJ said something and let me guess...Obama must have watched the OJ trial back in the '90s and is therefore responsible for whatever it is OJ has now said? People like you and Matt probably aren't Dems anyway and don't get me started on Brian Knoxville, TN. More votes, THE popular vote, and most of the base are redundancies...they are not independent of one another; and moreover, they DON'T apply to Hillary. Try to understand these concepts before posting again.

James, SC   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Dream on. Senator Clinton has made that impossible with all the negative words she used during this race. If she runs as second fiddle, then she is admitting that she was wrong! Therefore, she misslead ALL of her supporters.

My Fellow Supporters   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I would rather not have Hillary on the ticket, as an Obama supporter, but I think she would actually make a good v.p. and could easily make this a win in 2008. The President can decide what additional powers the vice president has beyond the one granted by the constitution (Cast deciding vote in evenly split senate vote), so the argument of governing isn't important.

We, as Democrats, need to realize that victory is the only way any of our ideas and policies can be achieved.

No matter who the nominee picks, let's unite behind them and make this happen.

Democratic Unity '08

Kenneth   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Hilliary will have to think long and hard about that all of those things that she said through out process are still out there. However she is wiliiing tape over some of her supporter mouths like who showed up at the rules committee over the weekend then she should consider it if offered.

TNJed   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama-Clinton: It's the only way the Dems can win the Presidency. However, they (Obaclinton) do not understand anything about economics. At least not based on what they say. It's likely they do (meaning they are smart), but feel weak minds will vote for them if they stick with populist crazy leftist rant. =Let's just drive the country further off the rails.

leon   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The attitute of Obama supporters clearly show that they are not mature neither politically savy. It also shows that Obama and his supporters have spread hate and divided the Party and the American Society. We will elect antother Republican in November for the lack of good strategies from the Democratic Party.

Allen   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I used to think this would be a great idea. I also used to think Hillary would be just fine as president.

But after this campagin, no way. She has burned too many bridges with her ruthless campaign, and it would go completely against Obama's positive campaign. We want change, not more lies and deceit. Clinton has different policies than what we've had the last 8 years, but she would bring the same ruthless selfishness of the Bush administration. It's time for that kind of politics to go away.

Chuks   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Be careful DEMS there are a lot of REPUBs posting today and tomorrow to make we don't UNITE. Don't fall for that trap because it doesn't make sense that supporters of both Hillary and Obama are still vicious to each other. Believe me Obama supporters are moving forward and not concentrating on Hillary only if she decides to help us which she should do for the country first and the party.

Cherri Castellon   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

This would be a great tickey if they would both learn form each other. We need a woman of Hillary experience and Obama;s vision. Thanks

Pete   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Great!

Lisa   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

That particular ticket is the only one that makes any sense....Obama supporters won't vote for Hillary and Hillary supporters won't vote for Obama...Do we take the chance with just one and lose the election or do we go for a joint ticket and get 100% of the Democratic vote? It's either that or another Republican and I don't think our country can survive another 8 years of this crap!!!!

JB Cal   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I think that would be the worse thing that Obama could do. He would never get anything accomplished, he would be to busy cleaning up the crap that Hillary and Bill would be creating.

No Unity   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Like Michelle Obama, I will scrunch up my nose and have to think about whether I want to vote for the democratic nominee.

Her concern was if HRC was the nominee.

My concern is if Obama is the nominee.

Same right to defect from the democratic party.

Same freedom not to unite behind the party nominee, right?

Chuck   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter. Despite the nastiness of the Campaign from Clinton's camp, I would welcome her as the Veep. People need to abandon their petty grudges. It was a tough primary. But Clinton and Obama stand for much the same thing.

Wolf   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

What's the matter with you Wolf Blitzer?
I have been closely watching your analysis and coverage of this election. And, I know you want Hillary Clinton to win this nomination. Or maybe you are fully aware of the drawbacks that your so-called "Dream Ticket" would cause to Obama in the general election. Thus, you really want this to happen. Let me tell you something, instead of hiding behind CNN and its biased group of journalists and reporters, show your true colors.
If you don't like Obama because of its questionable ties with anti-semitic public figures, let it be known.
Or does your relationship with Bill Clinton during its presidency have such deep ties that you can't view things clearly?
Be HONEST, and a great deal of the public is now aware of the agenda that CNN is running on. Say hi to Mark Halperin for me. You know him, don't you? Isn't he your closest ally?

May God Help Us See Through the blatant lies of the Media.

SoWhat?   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Why not Obama/Bill Clinton? Makes as much sense.
The Clintons are part of the "system". They will always protect self-interest. This means abuse of the pardoning power, use of
old money and old politics, etc. It truly is time for a change either via
the democratic process or a French style revolution.

Steve A   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I don't think Hillary would denigrate herself by accepting the VP slot. Obama is totally unacceptable from my POV. Obama is most surely the Manchurian Candidate, and I trust him about as far as I could throw a city bus.

Jack   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Why not add Anderson Cooper to really make it a dream team?

Kevin   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Please Wolf, let us wake up from one nightmare before you start another one. Hillary isn't qualified to be dogcatcher. If she is the strongest candidate, was she says, why can't she beat Obama? Answer: She is not the strongest candidate, but the biggest liar. When it comes to lying, Hillary wins hands down.

Dennnis Frogman   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Either way we lose. Haveing only two parties to chose from is akin to saying everyone wants either chocolate or vanilla icecream. If this were two then Baskin Robbins, Hagen-Daez, and Ben&Jerry's would have no reason to exist.
Ladies, and Gentleman we have the option to write in the canidate of our choice. However, most people only pay attention to the ones that get press coverage. You see what this has done for our Country over the last eight years.
I for one may very well write in Ron Paul come November. It's time to start thinking outside the box!

Diane   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Matt, my dear boy. Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. Voting for McCain because Hilary is not the nominee, to help keep us in a rut is idiotic. Get a clue. Remember Democrats are smart. Were you always one?

By the way, no dice on the Hill for VP idea. At this juncture, that's idiotic too. Matt this is a lesson from Hillary about cutting off your nose.

michelle   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

That's the only way I'll vote for BO.

Hillary for VP

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

An Obama/Clinton ticket would be nothing but a nightmare for the Obama camp. Let's quit pretending this would be a good thing.

toni vierra   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I HOPE OBAMA NEVER PUTS HILLARY AS V.P. SHE HAS DONE EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO DESTROY HIM AND THE PARTY. THAT IS THE WORST TEAM ANYONE COULD COME UP WITH, BESIDES ALSO HAVING BILL IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THE BOTH OF THEM. THEY HAVE BOTH DONE ALL THEY CAN TO DESTROY OBAMA, SHE NEEDS HELP AND SO DOES BILL,AND CNN HAS HELPED HER FROM DAY 1.

Jen   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Nooooooo!

Don't allow Hil-lie-ry Clinton anywhere near the White House ! She is so dangerous and may harm anyone who opposes her.

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Obama needs a running mate with integrity, to restore what has been distorted by Hillary clinton. it's a joke to believe that Hillary could even hold the office of Dog Catcher. For those who are willing to protest vote for Hillary, go right ahead. Voting for mcCain will be like spending your rent money on strippers. it might feel good at the time, but when the rent's due, you are going to wish you used the brains in your head, and not in you butt.

Anne   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

no way because she is clearly the more qualified candidate and would demonstrate that – which he would not stand for. I will vote republican rather than vote for Obama though a long-standing democrat. And this is where the party will suffer as it stands behind Obama for some unknown reason, and watches McCain go into office.

Dal CA Republican   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Dream on for the dream ticket. Hillary has too much baggage plus her policies do not align with OBAMAS fresh outlook rather than some one who is a Washington Insider taking money from the special interest groups.

Canadian Girl   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

A Obama / Clinton ticket would be anything but a dream ... it would be an Obama nightmare! The nice thing about winning the nomination, is you get to pick your running mate – and that means Clinton will have to fade into the woodwork, because it won't be her!!!

TheOutsideLookingIn   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

A Dream-Ticket would be Obama-Gore and Clinton nowhere NEAR!!

That would be a ticket with experience and vision not to mention a lot local (Unitied States) and International respect and support!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

NOT POSSIBLE.

AS INTELLIGENT AS SEN.OBAMA IS , NOT HE NOR ANYONE ELSE

CAN DEPEND ON THE CLINTON LOYALTY OR DECENCY, AS

EVIDENCED BY THEIR DIRTY TACTICS BEFORE, DURING & AFTER

THEIR ESCAPADES IN THE WHITE HOUSE, NOT TO MENTION

THEIR DISGUSTING, DISLOYAL CONDUCT DURING THE CAMPAIGN.

Sharon Minnesota   June 2nd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

No No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONo No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONo No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONo No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONo No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO No No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONo No No No NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO dream ticket with Obama and Clinton.

The perfect solution would be that the Clinton family switches to Republican party and campaigns for McCain!!

Wolf, Jack, and Campbell CNN"s drones have attempted to destroy this election with their Obama biased daily drum beat reporting.

John McCain in 2008.

Wolf   June 2nd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

ATTN: CNN and Wolf,

Who in the world keeps bringing this crap topic up? Are you trying to get more media attention?

JUST STOP!

Jessica Nieves-Thompson   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Shame on the media, Obama and the DNC,
The DNC decision was just as slanted as the news media. What a tragedy this is for America. The voters had nothing to do with what happened and should not be counted as 1/2 people. This is an insult to them. The committee's decision, in my opinion, has greatly reduced any hopes for Democrats to regain the Whitehouse, due to showing the voters and American people, just how small they are in their political eyes. I hope Senator Clinton runs as an Independent. I am very ashame to be a Democrat.

Independent for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Blitzer, you are the only one talking about the dream ticket. You've been harping on it FOREVER.

Everyone else with half a clue knows it isn't going to happen!

kt   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I really don't want Hillary to go on the ticket because I don't like Obama and won't vote for him. I have been a Democrat for the last 25 years and it will be the 1st time I won't for a Democrat in the fall. If Hillary was on the ticket, it would be the only thing that would make me vote for Obama, but Hillary will do just fine not being his VP. She is smart and tenacious and will make her own mark in history. Obama will never be elected without her. It's onward and upward to 2012 where she will be elected as the 1st woman president of the United States.

Ben   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

The only dream ticket we want is Obama and Edwards. Obama and Clinton is a nightmare. Holy cow Wolf, what are you smoking?

what goes around.....   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Remember early on, when Michelle Obama said in an interview that she would have to think about supporting Hillary Clinton were HRC the nominee? That means Michelle Obama was ONLY willing to vote democratic if the nominee was her husband. Michelle felt no obligation to unite the party, or to vote for whomever was democratic nominee.

Michelle did not care about Roe vs Wade, the Iraq war, healthcare etc...even though the Obama platform was copied off of the Clinton platform.

None of the Obama supporters had a problem with Michelles' position. None called her a traitor, or moron or an ignorant murderer.

Millions of Democrats feel the same way about Obama. We will ONLY vote for HRC. If Obama goes on to be installed as the party nominee- we will do as Michelle Obama- "i'll have to think about it"

And the answer is...truth, freedom, justice before party.
NO TO OBAMA

I expect that the Obama supporters will accept my opinion and decision- just like they supported Michelle's.

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

NO….NO….NO…… NEVER….NEVER HILLARY.

Obama would never choose Hillary…She can go back to the Senate.

Obama needs someone without her baggage…..

Mainly her trouble with telling the truth and her husband Bill (need I explain)

OBAMA '08!

Katherine   June 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

tony, Mount Vernon, NY

I think your just upset because your money didn't help her out anyway.

No one's money helped her out.

She should pay all her supporters back after she bows out with her own personal money

Alex in TX   June 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

All these people who say he can't win without her 50% need to step back and look at the bigger picture. Are you all going to vote McCain in, a conservative Republican who said we'll be in Iraq for as long as 100 more years, a guy who represents the "status quo" old school Washington politics?

I pity the small minded who want to throw a 4 year temper tantrum because their candidate didn't win.

Jenny   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

No, because of Hillary's remarks about LBJ. They were factual, but not necessary, as anyone who has taken Civics 101 knows, Dr. King could not sign the Civil Rights Act of 1965, as he was not the president. Hillary thinks we're all stupid and had to be reminded of that–newsflash, we know.

Dave G   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I don't understand the comment about Bill Clinton. If Hillary is VP, Bill won't be in the White House. He'll be at Number One Observatory Circle. How will Bill be involved?

Antony   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Wolf, forget about your so called dream ticket. that will be nothing but losing ticket. I believe Obama will do fine with somebody else.
That terible ticket is not going to happen.

BattyGranny   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Is it really about supporting one over the other? Or is support of the party that counts? Those who will vote for McCain are voting against their own core values for what?? vengence? How is that going to help the country get out of the mess we are in?

Victor   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Would someone please put Wolf to bed. These primaries have frazzled his nerves and shaken his judgement.

For Obama to choose Hillary, would be political suicide. Why? Because of one man – Bill Clinton. And the both of them (Hillary & Bill) would overshadow Obama's presidency to the point of puppetry.

Chut Pata   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Ron Paul + Hillary Clinton!

Timothy   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Absolutely NOT!

Obama Supporter in VA   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

As much as I don't like Hillary Clinton's methods for trying to win the democratic nomination, the truth is that Sen. Obama will benefit more in November from having her on the ticket than not. Unfortunately, a lot of Clinton's racist (and not democratic) supporters will only support Sen. Obama if she is chosen for his VP spot. I don't know how many times I've seen and heard, Clinton or McCain 08....saddens me.

Unity in 08, whomever the Democratic nominee may be...Sen. Obama I'm rooting for you, but I'm also realistic. A country with underlying racism brewing will never vote you (a half-black man) for president. Hillary may be your only hope.

the lone ranger   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

" THE DREAM TICKET?" EXACTLY . ONLY IN YOUR DREAMS MR. BLITZER. HILLARY WOULD BE A NIGHTMARE FOR OBAMA AS THE VP.

wilson   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

He does not need her. If he was able to beat Clinton's machinery he will crush McCain's also. He will loose white and blue collar votes; but young and independents will make a difference.

DEM for olition   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I say no to Obama.

Michelle Obama said in an interview that she would have to think about supporting Hillary Clinton were HRC the nominee. That means Michelle Obama was only willing to vote democratic if the nominee was her husband. Michelle felt no obligation to unite the party, or to vote for whomever was democratic nominee.

Millions of Democrats feel the same way about Obama. We will ONLY vote for HRC. If Obama goes on to be installed as the party nominee- we will do as Michelle Obama- "i'll have to think about it"

And the answer is...truth, freedom, justice before party.
NO TO OBAMA

Jenny   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Nobody's talking about this ticket except you Wolf. Give it a rest, we are not interested. The Clintons are leaving the scene, let them go, just let them go. We would like to move on without Hillary and her baggage.

ArmChairAdvisor   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Don't make me puke!

Independent99999   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Hillary will hurt (if not kill) Obama.

Obama should forget the Clinton baggage and throw them out from his party.

river   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

If they are together on the ticket, and can get that many voters to the polls, it might be best. Clinton and Obama are both politicians. Obviously, they are both capable of winning if the race has been that close. Neither of them is a devil or a saint. Most of us only know the image of who they seem to be. Honestly, they are not that radically different from each other. Someone on the opposite pole in the DP would be a Dennis Kucinich. Between Hilary and Barack, or both, I say, what's really the difference to be gettting so upset about.

NEVEROBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

NO I DO NOT WANT HER TO ACCEPT THIS POSTITION.

She can do better! Obama will loose in November. I can't wait!!! Then Hillary can come back and state she was is the one to reclaim the White House.

Hillary we love you – Don't give up!!! Obama freaks are nasty and they will get a taste of thier own medicine in November.

GO HILLARY NEVER GIVE UP

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

THAT WOULD BE MORE LIKE A NIGHTMARE TICKET.

IMAGINE PRESIDENT OBAMA TRYING TO SOLVE THE

PROBLEMS OF OUR NATION, WHILE TRYING TO KEEP BILL

& HIS CIGARS AWAY FROM STAFF, & HILLARY AWAY FROM

TAXPAYER COFFERS. & NO ONE CAN COUNT ON CLINTON

LOYALTY. THEY DON'T HAVE IT FOR EACH OTHER.

Chris   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I had to comment on this one below from Thomas ... No, you're wrong, and it just goes to show how one-sided some folks can be – Obama's campaign is nothing like Hilary Clinton's campaign. You can't reconcile the two. Caroline Kennedy should be his VP.

June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

"Both Obama and Clinton will be in New York City on Wednesday." Interesting… The haters on both side dont understand that a joint ticket is the only way they can win in November now!

Kristen   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama would be a fool to add Hillary to his ticket. He would definitely loose my vote. Obama is for change and doing things a new kind of way leaving old Washington behind. Well Hillary Clinton is as old as Washington politics gets. Choosing Clinton would be the biggest mistake his campaign could make. Yea sure he might win the election but at what cost? Having the two Clintons shadowing his presidency. I think not. No Obama Clinton 08, not now or never. She has already proven she isn’t a team player by staying in this race. And now she might take it to the convention. Obama has more sense than this.

Franky   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

All I wanna say that everybody has baggage but only so few can clean it...........this is actually a trick question with a trick answer. That's all I'm going to say...we'll see what happens.

Alfred   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hilary is too arrogant. Obama will win the final presidential election without her.

DJS   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama/Edwards is the Dream Ticket.

Any ticket with Hillary, given her behavior over the past months, is a nightmare.

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I don't know. I think it is a bit premature as neither has clinched the nomination yet. If Obama does clinch it, I trust that he will pick who he thinks would make the best VP. Back before Super Tuesday, and everything went so negative I thought a Dream ticket with the two of them would be great. Now, I'm really not so sure. I guess it is up to the two of them. I'm not totally against it though.

Older Women for Obama, 08

kathe oakland, california   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

And Bill Clinton – HE IS A DEGRACE to his family and to this Country period. He is a Woman chaser, we all know it and it will not ever end period. Giving an excuse for Bill that his heart affected his brain????? Pl,ease, give me a break. He is a racist at heart, a red-neck period and he and Hillary need to go on back to New York period

GO OBAMA AND MICHELLE

Nita Shah   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

With Barak Obama nomination, I see John McCain as a President of the United States of America in 2008

LIGHTBULB   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

How many Obama’s does it take to screw in a light bulb?

None………they can’t do it………they just stand around in the dark saying YES WE CAN,
YES WE CAN, I HAVE HOPE, WE CAN CHANGE.............THE LIGHTBULB.

Then……………Wright storms through the door, and blames the burned out bulb on the white man.

Mat   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

NO, NO, NO – I know Wolf loves the Clintons – but this kind of emotional news reporting is shocking – there is no talk of it – Hillary is the complete opostie of what Obama has been stading for – it would be a bad ticket!

Wolf let it go, the Clinton's aren't winning, i know that's hard for you to accept – but let it go!

E.Lee   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama just dumped Rev Wright;

I don't think he wants Bill anywhere near the White House.

tidho   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

When Hillary eventually dumps Bill Wolf's going to be the first at her door, chocolates and flowers in hand.

Clinton as VP just isn't consistent with his message of change. It would be phenominal if she'd take a cabinet position (Secretary of State?) because that would be a great way for her supporters to know she'll have an influence. It just doesn't make sense for her to be VP.

Christopher Abate   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama-Hillary is anything but a dream ticket. A nightmare.

Southern Voter   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

If I were Barack, I wouldn't want her to be my VP. She'll order a Vince Foster to take over the Presidential Office.

mercedes   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

No way! Alot of people underminded Obama. They did not believe he would make it this far and he has. He does not need Hillary to win. He brings new ideas and a fresh look. Once he becomes the nominee and he starts his REAL campaigning, people will learn what he is all about and they will support him all the way into the WHITE HOUSE! We are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!

argieman   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I really beleive that Obama's VP will be New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson. He's experienced and smart. Forget about having HRC on the ticket.

Brandon   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

As I read most of your comments, I'm reminded of how the democratic party got so divided to begin with. It's people like you all who hate either candidate in the heat of the moment. Hillary isn't a polarizing socialist, Obama isn't a conspirator with hidden agendas, they're both loyal democrats that are hoping to put our country in a new direction. Hillary Clinton is still the same likable but mold breaking individual she has always been, the media has tarnished her image, not her campaign. Together, with their amazing speaking skills and fantastic qualities, they can win the general election. Hillary can help Obama win in ways that no other VP candidate could. If we want party unity, we need Hillary on the ticket. Otherwise, her supporters will never get over the bitterness of this democratic divide.

Homie   June 2nd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Vote Obama for President...................................of Chicago's Southside Senior Sewing Club.

chuck philadelphia   June 2nd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

ONCE AND FOR ALL IF YOU HRC SUPPORTERS DONT WANT TO VOTE FOR OBAMA DONT !

IS IT HIS FAULT THAT SHE WAS THE FRONT RUNNER AND TOOK IT FOR GRANTED AND LOST!

IS IT HIS FAULT THAT THE 2 STATES THAT SHE SAID DID NOT MATTER WHOSE STATUS WAS TAKEN AWAY BY HER CHAIRPERSON?

IS IT HIS FAUL THAT IN NATIONAL POLLS (CHECK THEM IF YOU LIKE) THAT SHE AND OBAMA ARE PULLING THE SAME NUMBERS AGAINST MCCAIN.

IS IT HIS FAULT THAT HRC HERSELF HAS SAID "TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN WOULD BE A GRAVE MISTAKE" AND YET YOU SORE LOSER CLOSET RACIST CANT EXCEPT THAT THROUGH ALL THE THREATS THAT YOU AND SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU HAVE SAID "IF HRC IS NOT THE ONE I WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN" AND THAT HAS NOT WORKED EITHER!

PLEASE TAKE YOUR SORE LOSER SELF AND GO AWAY IF YOU WONT VOTE FOR HIM DONT NOBODY CARES!!!!

and I dont hide behind a stupid moniker CHUCK HERNDON!

Chip in Puerto Rico   June 2nd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

As Whitney Houston would say...

"Oh, Hell to the Naaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I'm Chip and I approve this message.

OBAMA '08 & '12

James in Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

This idea is just media spin to keep this wacked out idea alive " It won't happen". That would be like mixing bad food with good food , and wondering why it all went bad.
Give her the "food taster" job , and call it good.

Obama the Clown   June 2nd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

kmarcus122 June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

OBAMA 08!!!

YES WE DID!!!
=================

Fast Forward to November.......................Oh No You Didinttttttttttttt!

kathe oakland, california   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

First of all the CLINTONS do not hold the same values and hopes for the future as Obama has talked about from day one!. With Bill Clinton clearly mocking hope and dreams as "fairy tale" how could any of us supporting Obama want Bill or Hillary. Too much racism, too much divisive talk from Clintons themselves.
Second, I am and have always been an Obama supporter, including financially and let me tell Obama and Clintons and DNC or whoever, I have no intention of my monies committed to Obama campaign – paying for Clinton's DEBT!!!!!!! So let me be clear, I do not want Clintons on ticket with Obama, I do not if she is, plan to commit any more campaign monies to Obama not for Clintons period.
I am have been and will be to the end OBAMA and will VOTE OBMAMA, but I will not give my hard earned monies to help Hillary do anything. You see I am not one of her fans, I am not white, I am not one of the Clinton's SO-CALLED WHITE HARD WORKING AMERICANS so screw them.

GO OBAMA

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

GIVE IT UP. Adding Clinton as VP on the Obama ticket would be suicide. We need to choose a strong VP candidate. There are PLENTY of choices out there.

B.Brown   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Wolf, you have given the impression that you are Hillary's press secretary throughout the campaign so you probably aren't the best person to ask this question. nevertheless, I think that Mark Warner of Virginia would be a much better choice.

Obama needs a more compatible partner and Hillary doesn't fit that job description.

TheScientist   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

It would be a horrible idea to bring someone who has demonstrated severe lack of character and a willingness to 'bend' the rules to her favor into Obama's administration.

There are plenty of qualified individuals for Obama to choose from. He should not feel obligated to bring such a polarizing figure on board.

KE   June 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

If the RNC has this tape of Michelle Obama and the anti-America church but withholding it, doesn't this make the RNC hypocritical? and the media withholding other things about Sen. Obama the RNC will use against him later? If (IF) Hillary runs as an independent she will get more votes than any of them for this reason.

Craig from CT   June 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

No she has been very disrespectful. She is not a team player. No, No, No!! This is what she wanted all the time. To force her way on the ticket. I used to be open to the idea; but now I wouldn't vote for Hillary to be trash picker at a dump.

Eddie G   June 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Shut up WOOF! Don't even mention Clinton on the ticket. If she is, I go back to the republican party. Obama would need a food tester, a car starter, eyes in the back of his head, and a full body armor suit to survive Clintons attacks!

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I think Obama is a lot smarter (and hopefully nicer) than some of his outspoken childish supporters who spout hatred toward Senator Clinton.

The key goal is to win the nomination and he is shrewd enough to know he can't do that without Hillary's supporters. Can you imagine the reaction of her supporters if he doesn't at least offer her the VP slot? Whether she accepts or not is another question. For Obama's sake, he better hope she accepts.

enomisa   June 2nd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

All the Obama fans will now bash any democrat that does not support or vote for Obama in the GE.

But they forget the video of Michelle Obama, answering that she would have to think about voting for Hillary Clinton (i.e voting democratic) were Hillary Clinton to be the nominee of the party.

Michelle Obama herself – as the wife of one of the democratic candidates- said that she would only vote democratic if the nominee was her husband.

Many Hillary Clinton supporters have already thought hard and long about supporting Obama if he is the party nominee. We have seen his hatred and divisiveness and all his pandering, hypicritical lies.

Our answer is an emphatic- no way!

Don't bother with your insults, all you haters, unless you hurl them at Michelle as well for her unwillingness to vote for the democratic party nominee unless it was Obama.

P. Morrison   June 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Hillary Clinton on the ticket with Obama would be the ONLY reason I would vote Libertarian. I, as a white female, will never vote for HRC-she is despicable!
Pat, SC
OBAMA'08

Jim from San Jose   June 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Barack would end up with two loose cannons in the administration. Not going to happen. Once she came out swinging negatively and not being respectful (which he has always been of her), there is little hope and little reason to offer her the VP. There are other choices. On the other hand, she has to campaign and campaign hard for him after all the destruction she has brought to the democratic party. If she turns her back on him both her legacy and her career in the Senate are toast.

If she were smart, she would ask for the Secretary of Health and Human Services position. That would fit her to a T and allow her to influence health care in this country for many, many years to come. That would be a legacy that would truly become her. That's her smartest move.

That would get her on his team and allow her to shine in her own right, and give her some incentive to use her influence to get the party back together and into the White House.

Daggone   June 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I think this is just wishful thinking by the press. They love Obama to death and they love Hillary a little bit and hate to see her out of the picture. In a perfect world, after she quits the campaign this week she would also be forced out of the senate. But she will probably hang around doing something, so don't worry Press.

sozzi   June 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

There goes the Blitzer again, breaking out with his pom poms for Hillary. Blitzer must be related to Hillary. All of his coverage of the Primaries have been pro-Hillary.

No Hillary   June 2nd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

My problem with Hillary as VP is the DIVISIVENESS that she brings with her. We in Obama camp advertise that we can go across the aisle... but with Clinton on the ticket it would be much more difficult.

Cathi   June 2nd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

BLIZTER NEEDS TO SHUT THE FLOCK UP ABOUT THAT "NIGHTMARE TICKET."

I seriously wish he'd give it a rest! Every day, every night, that's all he ever talks about. And then he feels impressed to ask every single guest about it. What the hell is in it for me to constantly bring up such a moronic idea???

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

HOW ABOUT DROPPING THIS SUBJECT??? YOU'VE BEAT IT TO DEATH, WOLF. AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN, NO MATTER HOW BADLY YOU'D PERSONALLY LIKE TO SEE IT HAPPEN.

DMS-AKA   June 2nd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

NO NO NO ,,,,,,,,,,,,

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A WOMEN AS VP BUT NOT HILLARY.....

SOMEONE WHO HAS INTEGRITY, GREAT COMMUNICATION SKILLS, WELL VERSED IN FOREIGN POLICY, ENERGY POLICY, ECONOMIC , AND SOMEONE WHO RESPECT OBAMA.......

SEBELIUS HAS OLD TIES TO OHIO (A SO CALLED RED STATE) AND SHE BRINGS THE GREAT STATE OF (KANSAS) TO THE TABLE.

OBAMA/SEBELIUS 08

Agnostic Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Wolf, shut up. Your girlfriend, Hil-lie-ary, has been dumped. Get over it. Go into therapy to heal from your unrequited love for her. We'll be waiting for you on the outside of the "bubble". In the meantime, keep yourself busy with sudoku, crossword puzzles and Clinton math problems.

Silence Dogood   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

"A dream ticket is Barack Obama and Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg. Ms. Kennedy-Schlossberg could help to carry on her father's profile in courage legacy "

So is Obama trying to end dynastries or keep them going?

Doh....

Anton   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

No way would I vote for Obama, even if Hillary was VP. I would rather see all those liberals hang their heads in shame come November for all the insults they have thrown Hillary's way. Come November, McCain gets my vote.

MC, Pa   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I would give Hillary 1 week to see if she can undo the damage she had done to Obama and the party unity during the primary season. First, Hillary needs to apologize for her supporter's acts during and after the RBC meeting.

ral-OH   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Give the idea up Wolf, Hillary is everything that has been wrong
in the past years. She doesnt deserve to even be a part of this
change that Obama represents.

After all her attacks, lies and aggressive ways, she needs to
just go away. She is old washington – we want to look to the
future now.

Fred   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I used to think that this ticket idea was a bad one. However, I see now that it might be necessary in order to bring everyone together. Could SOMEONE explain how voting for McCain, whose platform is so very far from Clinton's, is better than voting for Obama who has many more similarities? I understand the emotion but please, people, let's look at the big picture.

Tommy   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

No God (and Mr. Obama), please NO! NO! NO! We don't need another who lies as easily as breathing and changes the rules on everything and accepts no personal responsibility for ANYTHING! We have already had enough of that kind of politics the last 7 years! I'm BUSHED!

John Smith   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

You folks, I have lost all respect for Wolf, thanks to Hillary. I used to respect and value this man, but he has consistently turned me off by this "idiotic" suggestion as though he has no good sense of history about the Clintons. I would not even let any Clinton watch my dog; the dog will NOT be in a safe hand. So, please give it up and regain your respect Wolf!

Thank you

Dan in Philly   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

She doesn't need or probably want Veep. There are plenty of cabinet positions she'd probably like to have. She'll probably get Justice. And whoever is Veep will agree not to run after Obama's two terms to leave the way clear for her.

MD in OK   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Well, I am not surprised. When Wolf had Ickes on his show the other day, he did not question Ickes over How Hillary is ahead in the popular vote. I guess Hillary has Wolfe convinced about her fuzzy math, too.

No to Obama   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

When asked, if she would vote for Hillary Clinton, were Clinton the nominee of the democratic party, Michelle Obama said that she would have to think about it.

By the logic of the Obama supporters, that would make Michelle not a TRUE democrat, and a traitor to her party and her country. I guess she deserves all the hater labels of racist, selfish, ignorant, mindless, stupid, inbred, moron, murderer etc etc..

Well, all you Obama supporters accepted Michelle's opinion without question and without any criticism.

Deb   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Take it to floor if you have to Hillary!

We the people have spoken!

And if the Super Delegates are smart and want to win in November with their Lifelong base in place, they will listen to the Will of the people!

If the will of the people is ignored….

I will be registering as a Republican and working the phone banks and donating all my disposable income to see that a qualified candidate is elected to our Highest Office!

Hillary 08

tyler   June 2nd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I believe this is the only way either one of them will win in November. Obama would be smart to ask here to run with him. There are many of her followers that will not vote for him unless she is on the ticket.

I guess we will find out soon enough.

Edward   June 2nd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Would it unify the party?

This would unify the party – a "high road" ticket that Americans could truly call a dream team –

Barack Obama & Caroline Kennedy-Scholsberg 2008

Leslie Smith Frank   June 2nd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

This country cannot endure another 4 years of a Republican administration – more war, more economic distress, more marginalized poor. The Democrats must capitalize on the shared popularity of Clinton and Obama and have them on the same ticket.
Work out the details of power-sharing later. Everyone should grow up and think first of what would best serve America.

SickNic   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

After reading more about Obama in articles from Newsweek and Time, it seems that Obama is not opposed to having people disagree with him on his staff. He would rather people speak up and give their opinions on why he should or shouldn't do something. Although I can't say I care too much about Hillary, maybe 2 democrats with different opinions could make a great team. I mean, if you hire all your friends to your staff, you get someone like Bush with unqualified individuals running the country. It would show a great sense of character if Obama and Hillary put aside their differences and became a strong team. I certainly wouldn't want some lackey hanging by me agreeing with every single thing I said.

Mr. B.   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I am so sorry to report....but, it's to late Hillary. You have crossed the line to many times during this primary season. This is why we can not take you as VP.

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Ben   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Howl Wolf..Howl and ask HRC to move on! Also to have her ask Ickes to move on too. He needs lessons in polite language usage.

Tam/Stone Mountain   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Obama's campaign better do what best for the party. What happened to the unity theme. If the Dems want to win in November they should have a ticket and the Obama campaign must realise that Obama has limped to the finish line. You don't hear people saying we have the strongest candidiate, even John Edwards gave a weak endorsement of Obama when he first stated how wonderful Hillary was. Yes, I guess we are stuck unless the superdelegates wake up. If not Hillary is our only hope.

Clintons still rule. Hillary 2008

Summer from Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

I think that to much damage has been done by Clinton for Obama to ask her. I would be happy having her in the administration possibly dealing with healthcare, but not as the VP.

Ed   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Bad, bad idea. I don't think Obama is qualified to be Hillary's VP.

Observer   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Independent:

"Sooooo Wolf. You spent the primary season campaigning for Hilary to win the nomination during your "Situation Room" show, and now you are campaigning for her to hijack Obama's VP slot? Sorry to tell you but this is not your year, Wolf.

It was interesting watching you yesterday shutting up anyone of the "Political Team" that did not agree with your selling of Hillary's so-called popular vote and dream ticket garbage.

The only one trying to desperately renew talk of a so-called dream ticket is you, Wolf. Give it up, friend; it's NOT going to happen."

Independent, you're sooooooo right !! Well said.

Zac   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Never before has a race been this close. Clinton must be involved somehow at the Convention, most likely as the vice-presidential nominee, or else half the audience is going to walk out!

Obama/Clinton 08! Get used to it!

Alex   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Hillary voted for Iraq war. That was obviously scam, but at that time that was politically safe. With huge error or crime like this there should be no entry into any government office.

Obama will easily find somebody with more integrity and experience. There is no need to have always a relative of a former president in there. We are not a kingdom... yet... I hope.

CT voter   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Kathleen Sebilius would be perfect! please pick her Obama. Mr. Wolf please take notice of this, you guys at CNN should be talking about Kathleen Sebilius as a probable and great VP choice, Hillary has done enough damage.

arc   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Hillary Clinton does not deserve consideration for the office of VP. She simply doesn’t care about anything else except what she believes to be her rightful entitled place in history. Hillary Clinton will never give up her own campaign for the nomination because she considers herself worthy of being revered among other great leaders like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Theresa.

Hillary Clinton deserves nothing more than to fade into oblivion...beaten and defeated. She's half-way there.

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

That particular ticket is a dream.

miles   June 2nd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I'd love to see Edwards on the ticket for VP!

Joe   June 2nd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

It is hard for me to imagine Clinton will do anything but continue to do everything in her power to sabotage Obama's candidacy and fan the fires of rage of her supporters. I think she is looking to 2012.

Even so, no matter how distasteful, I believe an effort should be made to include Clinton on the ticket to unify the campaign against McCain. We simply can't afford four more years of the current failed policies.

DJ   June 2nd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

NOPE! Not happening!

Ted (NC)   June 2nd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Senator Clinton supporters don't want it. They want to make Obama lose in November so she can win the White House in 2012.

Busted Lightyear   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Google it: "Deans Dozen"

Obama was in Howard Deans first Deans Dozen.

The handpicks of Dean and the old school Dems for certain positions.

Oh how the weak minded thought CHANGE................it's the same ole old school that has been backing Obama. That is why they turned their backs on Hillary, because they have their own agenda.

Jeff G   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Obama/ Webb.

Hillary should be given a cabinet position if she wants one or perhaps a seat on the Supreme Court

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

They would be great team. They could get the votes they both got in the primary, and beat McCain!

Beverly, NYC   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Wolf:

There's too much water under the bridge, for this "Dream Ticket" to be a reality. She and her supporters are just too divisive. It would be a long 4 to 8 years for Barrack constantly looking over his shoulder for both Clintons. As VP she would made Cheney look like a creampuff.
She brings too much baggage, if they win she will spin it as her win, if they lose it will be his loss. Better for Barack to stand alone win or lose.

Debbie Maha   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

With Hillary as Vice Prez I might vote for this guy. Without her, McCain is my pick.

Larry~   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Idiot Wolfie...you are one of those who have kept pushing this crap DREAM TICKET...ain't going to happen...get over it!!!!!

Chris   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Obama/Kennedy-Schlosberg 2008!

A courageous campaign for change!!!!

Desi   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Give it up, PRESS, it ain't going to happen.

Why, so she can have him killed and she then becomes president. You CABLE PRESS should report the news and stop trying to interject your racist views.

Look what happened to Campbell, but I guess NBC saw what we are seeing now and that's why she didn't get Katie's job. You CABLE people are RACIST and promote RACISM with your views instead of just reporting the news.

Now, do a segment on McCain and Gramm and how they took down the housing market, please and don't GLOSS over it like you do everything for a white person.

jw, oregon   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

It's the only way I would vote for him (and I've been voting for every Demo. presidential candidate since the 60s)

Paul Sullivan   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Give it a rest, Wolf. For heaven's sake... it's so obvious that you keep pushing this idea so that you can later claim that you were "the first" to mention it. Your excitement about the dream ticket is a bit self serving, no?

INDEPENDENT AS OF TODAY :)   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

HC could never be VP and she shouldnt be. She has put in the time and the sweat to be the president. Obama hasnt! He dosent even have the resume to be the president. But the Dnc is gonna give him the nomination anyway. I am sad that B.O. is going to be the nominee. I cant vote for a racist, a person of two colors but only embraces 1 of them, who shuts out woman and ethnic groups. Who cheats to get elected. and who beleives in his Church and its preachers and all they teach. He will lose in November, hes got too many questions surrounding him, he has dividied and not united, this country and then has blamed it on Hilary. The media has a big role here. just like they did with G.B by not asking the hard questions etc. Chris mathews should have changed the name of his show to SOFT BALL the way he has handled this whole campaign. I want no affiliation with this party. I will not give them one dime of my money and no more of my time. I am done. I am not alone in my thought process. And they want Hilary to run around campaigning for obama to get her voters to vote for him. This isnt about loyality to hilary clinton its about who is the better candidate! Hes not. I cannot vote for someone who talks a good talk but hasnt walked the walk yet? Sorry dems I am out!

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

NO WAY !!!!!!!!!!

Just read the VANITY FAIR article (next week's issue now on-line) and you'll see WHY NOT !!

We don't need scandals to DISTRACT us from the real issues. For over 3 years Clinton got NOTHING DONE in Washington due to lawsuits, impeachment, special investigators, and all the rest.

Do we REALLY want 4 or 8 MORE years of all that garbage?? NO!!!!

Silence Dogood   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

You have to consider the huge following Hillary has. I hope the DNC does not repeat the sad lesson of 1968. There was a delegate leader way farther out in front than Obama. But there was unrest in the DNC and a some unhappy folks. Just like now. The DNC dismissed the concerns of these people, and went ahead pig-headed. Just like now. There were protests in the street. Just like now.

Then the DNC went on to blow the election and Nixon came to power.

You may agree or disagree with the Clinton supporters. But if you blow them off, the DNC will lose it. Again.

Instead of getting on the short-term feel-good hate band wagon, I hope the DNC will attempt to try to unify the party after a long primary. Remember that a lot of the Clinton critisisms, real or imagined, started with the arch conservative attacks during the Clinton administration. Don't be a mounthpiece for conservative hate.

New Yorker   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I think some of the comments Hillary Clinton made during the primary season would undermine the ticket. One such comment indicated that she believes that McCain would be a better commander-in-chief than Obama. So...forget about a joint ticket.

Hillary 08, the electable candidate   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I love how you Obama supporters trash Hillary daily, but then you want her to campain or possibly be her VP.

Let Obama fail on his own Hillary. Swing voters (Reagan/Dems and Latinos) have come out in droves to try and tell you liberals that we just don't like Obama.

I'm not so sure I would even vote for a Hillary/Obama ticket at this point.

I think something like:

Hillary/Rendell
Hillary/Ford
Hillary/Bayh

Anybody but Obama!

MMN - Milwaukee WI   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Watch out folks; remember it was in that LA debate when Hillary showered Barack with praise and the rest is History.
A Clinton will look you in the eye pat you on the back while they piss down your leg. Obama’s been trying to dry up his leg ever since that January debate.

Just wondering . .   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I am a strong Obama supporter, and in January I would have been ok with such an idea because I still had respect for Clinton though she wasn’t my first choice. But now if she were to be on the ticket, I'm not saying I would vote for McCain but there is a chance I might just not vote. It would definitely take the wind out of my sails, and many others I believe. Mrs. Clinton has shown herself to be quite self serving and power hungry during the course of this primary. She would definitely undermine the ticket and the message because she is CLEARLY old school Washington with her double speak and pandering for votes. I don’t even want to get into her flip flop/ totally hypocrisy over the MI and FL votes. The fact that she is still in the race says it all, she is a smart woman and she knows there is no way she will win . . . fairly. So either she plans on stealing it or destroying the party . . . either way I’ve lost ALOT of respect for her.

bridad57   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Two weeks prior to super Tuesday, my wife and I chose to back the Obama campaign – a difficult decision given my wife's involvement in feminist causes – but the Clinton 'baggage' issue was a determining factor. I have been repulsed by the tone of the Clinton campaign in the weeks that followed and have certainly been guilty of some of the hysteria supporters of both candidates have shown. That said, it is clear that a UNITED Democratic party would be unstoppable in the fall elections. I can't believe I'm saying this but the idea of a dream ticket actually makes sense. The world is looking to us to vote responsibly this time. Kennedy-Johnson, now Obama-Clinton. Who would of thunk it?

jacquebb   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

There is no way Hillary will bow down to Obama. However obama needs Hillary to figure out what to do in the White House and
TO TAKE THAT 3AM CALL.
PEOPLE IT IS SO OBVIOUS THAT OBAMA TALKS THE TALK AND HILLARY FIGHTS FOR OUR RIGHTS.
HILLARY FOR PRES.
CNN PLEASE POST JUST ONE TIME!

Chester   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

No this would not work at all. Clinton is not going to take second seat to anyone. I would have voted for either one of them,but as the months went on all Clinton did was show her true self. Obama wants to bring change to DC, Clinton is just bring the same old things but in dress.

skip from Asheville, NC   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

NO!! She brings nothing to the ticket. She would bring...the old style politics...and her behavior during the campaign was completely and utterly disgusting!

yns   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

He can put her on the ticket but I won't make it my vote because I am not going to vote for HIM.

If Hillary is on the TOP of the ticket, then YES, I will give her my vote.

Obama will not make a good President and I will vote AGAINST him!

Hillary for President!

Hillary or McCain!

Busted Lightyear   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

All of the uneduacated simple white Democrats that you, Howard Dean took for granted, will be voting for John McCain for President.

So chalk up another loss for Deans Dozen. I would rather die than vote for Obama. All of my Democrat friends say the same. In reality I am glad, because Dean you turned your back on us, shoved Obama down our throats, now we're throwing up.

Seems like you old school Dems, Dean, Kennedy, Dodd, Kerry really pissed us off this time. You turned your back on the Democrat's most viable candidate, Hillary. Now we are going to return the favor. I am going to turn my back on YOUR CHOICE Howard Dean, and will be voting Republican for the first time in my life.

At least I know McCain is a patriot, has pride, and shows and has shown his loyalty to his country. Therefore I will vote for McCain with a smile on my face.

Melinda Charlotte, NC   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Wolf,
If they want to win, they will join on the same ticket. There are far too many disgruntled Clinton supporters (of which I am one) who will pull the lever for John McCain if Senator Clinton is not on the ticket with Senator Obama. Should Obama be so shortsighted as to pick any other female running mate, our determinkation to vote McCain will become active campaigning for the presumptive Republican nominee. Believe it. The pundits keep saying that we will will go back to the Democratic fold. I disagree. We have been campaigning and contributing to the Clinton campaign for a year while thoughts of "Madam President" filled our head. Sometimes, there are things more important than party. The way that Senator Clinton has been mistreated by the DNC, the Media, the Obama campaign and especially his suporters is unforgivable and will not be forgotten in November.

Democratic Florida Voter   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

No, no, no. No hard feelings but if Hillary is not the nominee, she should (no pun intended) take her ball and go home. We fought the good fight until the end and can ask for no more. His supporters are nasty and hate filled. Why subject yourself to that?

Earlier, I was going to work for the Obama campaign if Hillary Clinton did not win the nomination. I have changed my mind. I am certain that based on their commetns they do not want nor need my support. Cool with me.

Let Obama choose whomever he likes as his VP. I wish him luck.

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

NO....NO....NO...... NEVER....NEVER HILLARY.

Obama would never choose Hillary...She can go back to the Senate.

Obama needs someone without her baggage.....

Mainly her trouble with telling the truth and her husband Bill (need I explain)

OBAMA /'08!

S. Piel   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

If they did it right away, even this week, it might work and seem strong. But I'd rather see Edwards or another similar person, who is clearly populist and appeals to the voters that 'don't get Obama.' However, Hillary has done well with Hispanic voters, so there's some hope there.

I'd just like to be surprised by quick, decisive action.

S. Case   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Advice to Billary : Stop pissing people off, get over it and get out. The longer you drag this out the more you hurt the party. New York won't even want you after this so you might want to start looking for houses back in Arkansas.

Scott, Wichita   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

DO IT!
it's a guarenteed win!!

for President McCain

White, Female, & Republican for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

NOOOOOOO! Obama is the ONLY reason I'm crossing party lines for the very first time! I can't stand the Clintons! She and Bill would try to run the show! OMG...NO!

John   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

I like it. How else to bring together a battered, polarized, Democratic party? They will blow McCain out of the water.

Debbie   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Instead of you asking the viewers, let this viewers ask you...what do you think? ...."Obama-Clinton" ticket -- why or why not.

shan   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Blitzer, can you please not talk about joint ticket! these unessessary talks will lead to Obama's distruction.

35 Southbound   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Clinton Supporters,

I am so burnt out on hearing Clinton supporters threaten to become "McCain Democrats" or right in HRC come November. As I read through the blogs on many sites it is what I see, Democrat Party Death Theats. Really? All of you Clinton supporters would do that, put McCain in office? Really? Continue the war in Iraq, put war in the power of a man that would go into Iran? Really? Put a man in that will appoint conservative judges, jeapordize Roe v. Wade? Really? Put a man in that will keep to the Bush Tax Cuts, continue to try to privatize social security? Really? Give it to a man that has admitted the economy is not his strong suite, a man that thinks we should just let it play out, the economic ship will right itself? Really? For what, out of spite, because of the rules that were agreed upon by HRC have now become unfair to HRC, because you are a bigot? Really? If so I fear I for this country, for my 2 yr. old son. I would like to see the dream ticket for this reason, because I am a democrat and if it is the best way we can get to the White house, then I am for it. I am a Obama supporter, always have been, if Clinton were to becoume the nominee I would vote for her, because I am a democrat!!!

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Bringing Hillary into the White House is like stepping in dog do and tracking it all over your white rug. It smells to high heaven, and you can't get it out. Who needs that? We don't need the baggage.

nora, pittsburgh   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

NOOOO!!!!! He is too smart to play that hand. I think he should pick Jim Webb from Virginia. Sure winner!!

Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Eventhough I admire Hillary Clinton, I think is really a bad idea to choose her as a VP, because she will want the spotlight plus who wants to have 2 clintons talking on his ear 24/7.
Obama stands for Change and Hillary is not change.. Sorry Hillary !

Stevo PA   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Is Bill part of that ticket?

She should have showed her loyalty to the DNC and D-Party after
Indiana. She would have been the other shoe for Obama, but now
No way!

Carrie Pa   June 2nd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

It would be a disaster for President Obama. The Clintons and their cronies have a tendency to ruin people.

Greg285   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

No way Obama risk losing his supporters by selecting Clinton! If he does, he supporters will leave him in a heart beat!!! He needs to choose someone like Jim Webb or my personal favorite Chuck Hagel. If he does that, not only would he send a stark signal that the new day of politics is upon us, but he would win Republicans, Moderates and Independents with such a move. But NO Clinton….

Ted   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

This is not a dream ticket. Its a nightmare. Do people really want Bill to have Whitehouse access again. If you want to severely hobble Obama, put Clinton on the ticket. She can be far more useful to America as Senate Majority leader. She says she's a fighter. We don't need a fighter in the Whithouse, we have one already and it ain't working out too well. I far prefer a leader. Besides, Obama has far more respect throughout the rest of the world than Clinton does.

Eris Discordia   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I hate this guy.

AJP Richardson, TX   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

From my perspective, I don't believe it would work.

It would be like trying to mix oil with water.

Even though they have similar ideas, they are different enough to where it would not not end up as a good working relationship.

She had her chance and she let it slip away.

GrumpyThing   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

If you remember Hillary said that while Obama was winning she would be glad to have Obama as her VP...her attempting to spin people to think she was winning...

Obama has presented a case for hope...and people have responded because they are tired of the old guard. A lifetime republican,I plan to vote for Obama... he has the opportunity and it is only that an opportunity to re-engage the American public in the governance of our country...Hillary is brilliant but devisive and I will not vote for her ticket regardless of whether she is 1st or 2nd on the ticket. If Obama wants me to vote for McCain all he has to do is add her to his ticket. And he does have Hillary as VP and he does get elected...he likely won't see the end of his term... he needs to think about Vince Foster...and what a wonderful cloak racism would make.

JB   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Hillary needs to realise that Obama won fair and square. Noone can won 100% of the time in life. I believe Hillary is behaving like a spoilt brat.
I wonder if Hillary ever attended school properly., Cos one of the first things that u learn is that , U dont always win.

There is a famous saying in my native language which goes something like this in english
"If you dont realise your arrogant ways, the world will see it to that you are brought to your knees"

Hillary should learn things like

1) accepting mistakes – Obama said he makes mistakes, while Hillary still pedals the futile gas tax holiday
2) Sportsman(woman)ship – concede if U have indeed lost to a better opponent

Sten, CA   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

He better not take her, he needs a body amour if he does, oh, oh, and a food taster too.

Forrest   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I would LOVE it! Kenneth M. it's "sense of disloyalty" not "since". Jeez! If you don't know how to spell it, chances are you don't know what the heck you're talking about. I'm just saying.

Nate   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Considering the vitriol of Clinton supporters toward Obama's campaign – and the numbers suggesting they would vote McCain or stay home if Obama is the nominee – it seems that the offer at least has to be made. Clinton might not want the #2 spot, and if she didn't, she would have to publicly state that she was asked and said no. It's doubtful Obama wants to offer it to her; he knows better than anyone how problematic that would be. But in the interest of party unity the offer has to be made. Clinton may, in all likelihood, turn down the offer for other concessions, but it's got to be out there. Perhaps a Supreme Court nomination? That gets her out of the Senate and into a lifelong position of power.

Finding a running mate if Hillary says no is another problem altogether, though one that may be easier to solve than the ones that arise if she says yes. I'd be curious to see polling numbers on a Dream Ticket, though – throughout the primary season it's polled well, I think, though that may have changed by now.

William   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

I'd like to see Obama win in november without Hillary's support and her supporters. He's going to have to put her on the ticket if he wants to win. I still think Hillary can win this nomination through a floor vote at the convention. It's so close. Only 100 pledged delegates separate them.

Casey   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Wolf, I personally think you are one of the biggest fan of Hillary and it is nice to see you are campaigning for her. But I have been very puzzled how you have also not hidden the disliking for Obama. It is not that Obama supporters do not like Hillary or want her on the ticket (they will love it), but problem is that Hillary supporters lack any form of respect for what Barack Obama has achieved. Respect they say is reciprocal. Think about it.

Leo, Halifax Canada   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Hey Wolf!

Honestly I thought this was a cinch dream ticket pre-" 3am phone call add" when Clinton got dirty and hurt her own image as much as Obama. But when you look at the 17 + million voters who have voted for each of them its a no brainer to add her to the ticket.... yes she mobilizes the GOP but she has earned my personal respect as a perfect VP attack dog who let loose on the GOP will be quite useful which leaves Obama to focus on the issues and be above the fray looking VERY Presidential

Ayinde   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

If Obama, or Clinton for that matter, decides to chose the other as their running mate fine. However, I don't think either candidate should be put into the position where the V.P. is chosen for them.

Here's a novel idea. Why don't we let the nominee pick their own V.P.??? They may actually be capable of doing so without our help.

Rob - Georgia   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

No matter how you feel about Obama or Hillary, Obama simply cannot win without her. 50% (or more) of Democrats actually prefer Hillary. Obama cannot win with his current demographics alone. Suck it up and put Hillary on the ticket or its McCain in 2008. That's the reality.

Debora   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

If Barack Obama does not consider Hillary Clinton as his running mate and the combined ticket as the best chance the Democats have to win the presidency, than he is indeed a very small-hearted, very short visioned person.

JDC // Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Or, "nightmare" for America???

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

As a Democrat, I would rather see Chuck Hagel be Obama's VP than Hillary clinton. She has made a total mockery of the process.

the only way   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The only way I vote for Obama is if HRC is on the ticket... it's that simple.

Mike from NJ   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

If she could learn how to support Obama it might work. However I think that will be tough for her because she is very bossy and ambitious(ruthless). A 'dream' ticket would certainly guarantee a landslide and McCain/Bush shouldn't even bother with the election.

Sharon Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Hillary Should never accept being VP.

That would be what Obama needs to win against McCain.

Hillary Could beat McCain on her own.

Maybe a Dream Write In Ticket.

With all voters for Hillary, Staying with her.

She probably would beat them Both.

lori in california   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The dream died 3 months back when negative campaigning became the norm for Clinton. There is no way for either candidate to recover gracefully from such acrimony. Clinton from sounding bitter and Obama for a CHANGE campaign to include someone whom we'd all like a change from...

David   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I wish people would stop calling it a 'dream ticket'. For me it would be a nightmare. I'm a huge Obama supporter and I just can't wait to stop hearing Hillary's name. I think myself and most other Obama supporters would detest this pairing as most of us can't stand Hillary anymore.

She needs to just be gone and stop trying to weasel her way into the White House by any means necessary.

Fee, Philadelphia   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I support a 'Dream Ticket' and hope we can unite to defeat the true opponent.

Obama '08

kmarcus122   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Do I want such a ticket?

Leaning towards no.

Could such work and be a benefit to the nation?

If Senator Clinton can accept following Senator Obama's leadership and vision.

That might be a big IF.

OBAMA 08!!!

YES WE DID!!!

Angela   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

49% percent of democrats are not naive enough to believe that Obama can actually bring change. 49% of democrats prefer Clinton, baggage and all. His supporters cringe at the idea of Clinton on the ticket? They should cringe at the idea that many of her supporters will not vote for Obama......

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

It would help unify the party.
It would help calm the HRC fanatics.
But it could very well hurt Obama.
HRC (along with Bill) have a lot of baggage. This baggage, along with the fact that they do not represent change from old-school politics will have an effect on this campaign.
Some Obama supporters may outright refuse to vote for him if she's on the ticket.
The combination of the two will give the GOP all kinds of ammunition.
Any chance of pulling indy or GOP voters will be tossed out the window.
It also raises the very serious question about how well she can be controlled? Will she take the spotlight and run without. Will she use this as a way to try to steal the nomination away from him in 2012. It seems silly, but I wouldn't put it past her.

It would be a very historic ticket, and that alone may get them some votes. But if the first black president gets railroaded by the first female vice president, and nothing ever gets accomplished because of that...it won't be a very flattering history.

vjh   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I pray that Sen.Obama does not ask Hillary to be his VP. Not a good match, he is eloquent and professional while she is not. I concur with other Obama supporters, she carries too much baggage and I fear she will attempt to undermine him every opportunity she gets. And to be quite truthful, I don't trust her.

Katherine   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I ain't gonna happen.

As much of a good idea it might be, there has been to much water under the bridge for this to happen.

And besides, no one wants Clinton anywhere near the White House anymore. She 's done enough. Its over.

Obama/? all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rebecca   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

A dream ticket is Barack Obama and Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg. Ms. Kennedy-Schlossberg could help to carry on her father's profile in courage legacy – one that Hilary Clinton failed to do numerous times with her lies about Bosnia, the low-road that she has continued to take in this campaign, and her continued votes to fund the Iraq War. Clinton does not possess the courage, nor the ideas for change and progress that a dream ticket demands. Kennedy spent her life growing up in the White House, has a law degree from Columbia, has pushed lots of causes, including better schools and public education, and the list goes on and on. I could not think of a dreamier ticket than Obama – Kennedy!!

victoria   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

It would have been a amazing ticket. I only hope it can still happen. The media and pundits did much to damage this hope. I also question the baggage Obama brings to the race, Rev Wright, trinity church sermons and "celebrations". Hillary never was the front runner, but she has proven she can go the distance. I could still handle a Clinton/Obama ticket in that order.

Juancarlos   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

On one side, the "Dream Ticket" would be a great idea because it has the best possibility of keeping the ardent Clinton supporters on the Democratic side. On the other side, a lot of people are very angry with Clinton and her remarks and her husband's remarks throughout the campaign season.

Regardless, there will be those happy to see the "Dream Ticket" and others who will be furious.

I, for one, believe that to solidify the Democratic ticket, Senator Obama will need to find someone who has been around the block. If the people want experience on the ticket, it would be far better to go with the old guard, Biden or Dodd, come to mind, Richardson perhaps.

Jason Carter   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

It's a bit of a catch 22. Obama offering the VP slot to Hillary would go a long way towards unifying the party, but it wouldn't really be a very balanced ticket. Obama could offer the VP slot to someone that better balances the ticket, but it wouldn't do much to salve the current angst amongst Hillary's supporters. Perhaps Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius would be a good compromise, since she balances the ticket well and would serve to mollify those of Hillary's supporters that really want a woman on the ticket this November.

CL   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I really do. I think that there are people who don't like the idea and there are people who have said very nasty things about either and their spouses. It's time to stop that and getting on with the job because ultimately what every Democrat wants is to go after the Republicans because for all any Democrat has done the Republicans have done far worse. Let's join up and go after the White House.

Jessica   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I am one of those Obama supporters that would be mortified with a ticket such as this. I honestly feel that there are a lot of people out there that would feel like this was old party politics and not the change we are looking for. There are better candidates for vice-president.

Stephen McMasters   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

YES! YES! YES!

Colin Brown   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Wolf,

As much as I would personally not want Bill Clinton involved with Obama's presidency, it is paramount that the Dems win the general election this time around. It seems to me that the two of them on the same ticket is a no brainer. She brings in the demographics that he's lacking, and together they do become the 'unstoppable force' that Bill Clinton once mentioned.

Sandro   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Personally, I think that a joint tickect would work only if it is sincere from both ends. That is, if the joint ticked is acheived for political reasons, not much good may come out of it; however, if both contenders join sincerely, and the 'chemistry' works, then November will be no challenge whatsoever!

tony, Mount Vernon, NY   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I'm a Clinton supporter and I can tell you Wolf that I won't vote for Obama if Clinton isn't on the ticket. I don't think I'm alone either. A lot of us have invested a lot in Clinton to see her treated this way and denied the nomination by super delegates. It's sad! And a lot of us are bitter! We're upset! I've never voted in a primary before this year. I've never donated to a campaign before this year. We Clinton supporters don't feel the party trully represents the people. I'm prepared to vote McCain if Clinton isn't VP, period.

nycdem   June 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

blitzer is obsessed w/ this "dream ticket."

obama/webb 08

Kit McGuigan   June 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I hope that both camps (Obama and Clinton) will be able to see the rationale of a Dream Ticket. First, to sew up the nomination in November. Second, to be able to go after the multitude of things (health care, war, fiscal planning, Social Security, etc) requiring the new administration's "immediate" attention. It's truly going to take a talented group, lead by two highly-talented, administrators to get all that needs doing – done! And wouldn't it be great to have so much of the country behind Obama AND Clinton during their time in office!!

Julie   June 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I hope Hillary NEVER even considers putting herself second to Obama. If he wins the Democratic nomination let him lose out to McCain on his own.

mary, Dallas, Tx   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I think Obama/Clinton would be a nightmare, not a dream ticket.
I personally like Obama/Edwards.

Vig   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Here's the dream ticket: Clinton and who ever she wants.

411   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Obama the Comedian President....................can't make me laugh.

Down with Obama in Nov...............vote the right choice......VOTE McCain.

Larry in Houston   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Back in January, there was this electrifying moment at the end of thier debate, where you could sense good chemistry between the two. But lots has happened since then, that has probably chilled Barack... I know it has chilled my enthusiasm for a so-called dream ticket. This entiltement thing that one senses in Hilary, would cause one to wonder just how good of a lieutenant Hilary would make.

Larry in Houston

dave   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I think Hillary would make a great VP and she has shown that she has a great following of supporters. I would love to see them in one ticket.

Dennis   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I am a supporter of Senator Obama. I have made no secret of voicing my displeasure of many of Senator Clinton's campaign's tactics. That said, I do think Senator Clinton is intelligent, and I do think she would make a good President or Vice-President. I just don't like the path she has chosen to get there.

Senator Clinton wouldn't be my first choice for a Vice President, but Senator Obama could do a lot worse. Senator Obama would have to make clear who is the President and who is the Vice President, and President Clinton shouldn't be allowed to interfere in the operation of the government without Senator Obama's express consent.

I don't believe that putting Senator Clinton on the ticket would appease all of her supporters, but it would be a beginning to healing the rift in the party.

A Shot Of Realism   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

After all she has done and as polarizing as she has been to the party, I can only see this hurting the “freshness” of Obama –especially the select Republican and Independent’s leaning towards him.

Jerry Brown   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I beleive Clinton and Obama should be on the same ticket. My preference is Clinton as President. If Clinton is not on the ticket at all–I will not be voting in the General Election.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Wolf – Why do you always ask the questions people are trying to get away from. Once again, NO. It's not going to happen. I think simple common sense will tell you that. Too much has happened and too many emotions are involved. Plus, she is the opposite of what he represents.

JT   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I think there is no doubt that the Democrats would absolutely win in a land slide.

That said, I do think it would sadly diminish Obama's theme for change in Washington. And I think that after such a fight between the two, Republicans would go to town with showing clips of them arguing back and forth asking "Is this your idea of change?".

bill saunders   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes yes Obama/Clinton, Obama/Clinton, !!!

Venus   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Wolf – it's been you and the media working on behalf of the Clintons and her supporters who have been trying to push this ticket!!!

It's not going to work! It's not going to happen!

Go Obama!

Mikki, Washington, DC   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I don't think that Senator Clinton would want to be No. 2. She has campaigned vigorously for President. Accepting the Vice President slot on an Obama/Clinton ticket would seem like stepping backwards. My bet is that she hopes that Senator Obama will lose and run again in 2012.

Dem 08   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Wolf,

I am an Obama supporter.As much as I detaste the baggage the Clintont's will bring, I am also a realist.

For practical reasons: I would say yes. if Obama wants to win the White House then he must seriously consider and offer Hilary the VP spot. Take a look at Hilary's constituency (white women and latinos).That will be critical in Nov.

Dan (TX)   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Forget about it. Obama isn't about to have Hillary gunnin' for him literally or figuratively. One "accident" and she's president. Presto!

Ryan   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

GOD NO ! The ONLY ticket she should be on is the ticket back to NY.

Brian   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

An Obama-Clinton joint ticket is the only way that I'm going to vote for Obama this November.

Jay - MN   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

never gonna happen.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

NO
and
NO...

This woman is a mentally unfit, meglomaniac. How could we place her one heartbeat away from the Presidency?

She won't listen to even trusted, and reasonable voices..telling her that it is over.
That means that..She won't listen to the people.

She is OBSSESED and that is not an appropriate Presidential character trait.

Maybe if she gets started on the Gas Tax Relief she Touted for the Summer.. that will give her something to do..?
She could also spend some Quality Time with Bill...so he can come in off the streets..:)

Bob   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Sounds more like a Nightmare Ticket to me! No thank you. How can Barack run as a reformer if he's got a "politics as usual" on the ticket with him who has resorted to using the dirty Republican playbook.

David Okech   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Wolf,
A dream ticket would be a great idea, but like most folks, I don't see it happening either way. While the country is ready for change, I am not sure it is ready for a sudden change where none of the president or the vice-presidents is a white male! I just think that this will give MCcain some leverage. Whoever is the nominee, should seriously consider a white-male. i believe in 8 more years, the country may be ripe for a minority and a woman in those two top positions.

On the other hand, McCain needs to get a woman or a minority to make the contest

Trever   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

No Wolf, Dave Letterman was the first to ask...

And I still Hope that we do get the Dream Ticket.

411   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Hillary voters Unite Against Racism and Terrorism...............vote against Obama.

steph   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

dream what???? Obama is winning in november WITHOUT Hillarry on his ticket period!! CNN why are you not åposting my comments??

The Clear Thinking Independent   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

It's the Nightmare Ticket . . .

Hillary Clinton's negatives are too high to be part of the Administration . . . it would be a dysfunctional team.

She can be named to the Poverty Czar post and serve at the pleasure of the President.

Senator Obama would be wise to pick someone that GUARANTEES him a geographic linchpin like Ohio or Florida ... Mrs. Clinton does not bring that guarantee. Strickland, Webb ... now that's a different matter.

Ron   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Why is there is so much pressure being put on the democrats by the democrats? Democrats never need to feat the likes of Karl Rove, they can do enough damage for themselves.

Rarely do competing members of the same party team up to run on a joint ticket. The Kerry/Edwards ticket was one but even that provide lethal to the party. With both Senators Clinton and Obama agreeing on so many issues and effectively having similar experience, the democratic nominee needs to select a candidate that will not only be able to run the country in their absence (primary duty) but to also fill the void in the voter's mind where the President appears to be week (McCain on domestic issues, Obama on foreign relations, Clinton on global economy).

The best thing democrats can do is give this topic a rest and let the nominee use their judgement on who would best serve their party and the country, Aren't we electing this person because we trust their judgment and ablility to make critical decisions?

David Okech   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Wolf,
A dream ticket would be a great idea, but like most folks, I don't see it happening either way. While the country is ready for change, I am not sure it is ready for a sudden change where none of the president or the vice-presidents is a white male! I just think that this will give MCcain some leverage. Whoever is the nominee, should seriously consider a white-male. i believe in 8 more years, the country may be ripe for a minority and a woman in those two top positions.

On the other hand, McCain needs to get a woman or a majority to make the contest rosier!

tigerakabj   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Dad gum Blitzer-baby you just won't let this go, will you?

Blitzer, get this through your thick skull–HILLARY WILL NOT BE ON THE TICKET. PERIOD.

Barack is not stupid. He knows exactly who these people are. Peter Paul v. Clinton? The Clinton Chronicles? Rose Law Firm? Trust that he knows about that, which is why she won't be anywhere near his white house.

joe smith   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

realizing the american dream should be the motive of any candidate in this race; personally it's Ron Paul; but no matter, the sooner we adjust our thinking on how to handle the mid-east, and dump some of these so-called experts in the fed; and get some businessmen, not lawyers, involved in our government, we may be able to paint a rosier future for our country..

Independent voter from NY   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I believe the only folks promoting this Obama-Clinton dream ticket (apart from those in Hillary land) are the anchors at CNN – particularly Wolf Blitzer. Even some of the core Clinton supporters have said that this is not going to happen. I am not sure this is responsible reporting even if you personally like this idea. CNN is taking the risk of becoming a propaganda vehicle for Hillary Clinton.

LifeLongDemocrat   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

This is the only way to get the Hillary supporters to vote for Obama. McCain is an attractive alternative and so is a write-in for Hillary. Think it over Obama.

211   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama will be going back to the Southside of Chicago......................don't worry Trinity si still great friends with Obama.

Jon   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I think the idea of a dream ticket is a good idea for winning the election, but a bad idea if Obama is trying to win on a change message. Senator Clinton represents all that is old and deceptive in Washington: changing metrics, lobbyist dealings, and a former president. Not only this, but her attacks and Bill Clinton's attacks on Senator Obama do not seem to coincide with this idea of a dream ticket.

fafa   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Wolf
It's seems you want this ticket so bad. You keep bringing it all of the time.
However dream it may seem, it wont just work. By the way Michelle would veto it unless ...

I myself would have wanted the ticket but there is too much bagage and we dont want no drama anymaore. Just read the Purdum piece in Vanity.

So Wolf I am a fan of you but get the dream ticket out of your mind. It wont just happen

WiccanTexan   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I would have serious doubts about Obama's good judgement if he made Clinton VP. With all her baggage, her personal agenda set above the common good of the party, etc, it would be a definite negative for me.

Caryn, Washington DC   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Any ticket with Hillary is more of a NIGHTMARE.

She doesn't think that we have enough experience and she's going to fight until the convention.

We need to run with someone who actually likes Democrats and plays by their own rules.

Obama Fan   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I do think that he should reach out to her sector of the party to some extent, but Hillary? No! The reason Obama supporters want him is for change, and not just negative change, but fresh, positive change. She is not only a return to the status quo, but she is the epitome of negative politics. He's trying to build up transracial postpartisan politic, and that doesn't work when Hillary uses superficial and ad hominem attacks.

211   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

We millions of Hillary voters are going to destroy Obama in November...............just you wait and see.

martin   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

no!

Kevin from MN   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I know a lot of Obama supporters that hate the idea of having Clinton on the ticket.

I know a bunch of Clinton supporters that feel like she is the stronger candidate and insist she should be on the top of that ticket.

So, the means the Dream Ticket will probably work great! .......I mean isn't it the sign of a good comprimise when both sides are upset?

Lee-- Dallas, TX   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Too many questions, with no real answers... yet.

Mike Burnett   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Wolf, I would prefer a Clinton ticket without Senator Clinton. I believe it goes against his message of change. The Republicans would havea field day getting out the vote against a Clinton. I do not like the campaign that Senator Clinton has run, and I do not want that kind of campaign run in the general election. However, with all of this being said, I am a democrat and I trust Obama's judgement. If he places Senator Clinton on the ticket, I will support that decision.

112   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Draem ticket.................how bout Obama and O.J.?

Marc in DeKalb, IL   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Wolf,

I don't think anyone is seriously talking about this...

However, as an independent who knows far more than I ever wanted to know about Hillary, there is absolutely no way I'd vote for her in any way, shape, or form, even as a Vice President... and there are, doubtless, many more who feel the same way.

Besides, who knows how well she'd actually do... once the Limbaugh-Democrats have gone back to their actual parties.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Hillary, you have more popular votes and most of the base of the Democratic Party behind you and who will support you at the top of the ticket. Fight on! NO COMPROMISES.

HILLARY CLINTON '08

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Ony Wolf's dream. I think the interest of the US is more important than a dream ticket. I don't think Wolf's dream ticket will serve America in the best way.

Independent   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Sooooo Wolf. You spent the primary season campaigning for Hilary to win the nomination during your "Situation Room" show, and now you are campaigning for her to hijack Obama's VP slot? Sorry to tell you but this is not your year, Wolf.

It was interesting watching you yesterday shutting up anyone of the "Political Team" that did not agree with your selling of Hillary's so-called popular vote and dream ticket garbage.

The only one trying to desperately renew talk of a so-called dream ticket is you, Wolf. Give it up, friend; it's NOT going to happen.

Matt   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

This is the first time I will be voting Republican in 30 years. This nomination was a joke. Media and DNC stole the election from Hillary and gave it to an inexperinced person. Sorry, with or without Hillary on the ticket as vice president, my vote will go to McCain. I am getting sick of the way Democratic party putting up the wrong candidate again. I hope all Hillary supporters follow and vote for McCain. We need to teach DNC and the media a lesson but not allowing them to choose for us.

mike , houston   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

No. I don't like to see join ticket with Hillary.
It is not a good idea.

Larry   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Obama and anybody BUT Hillary, is a dream ticket

If I never saw her face, or heard her voice again, it would be to soon

It was only 6 months ago that I liked her, she's done a lot of damage to her own character in that time

YES WE CAN   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

NEVER

111   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Hillary or McCain take your pick.

Anthony - Morgantown   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

There are so many more better picks than Clinton for VP. Picking her would not only undermine his message, but it would also undermine his ability to lead the country. She even butted in on Al Gore's vice presidency when Bill was still in office with her healthcare issues. There are just too many likeable and electable candidates for the job that would compliment Senator Obama far more than Senator Clinton would. For instance, Chuck Hagel, Mark Warner, Jim Webb, Kathleen Sebilius, and Evan Bayh just to name a few.

It is time for her to gracefully bow out with whatever semblance of political power she has left and start working to elect Senator Obama in November.

joe   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

the renewed talk seems to only be in the head of Mr. Blitzer

Beltway Insider   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Give it up Wolf – there will be no "dream ticket". Face the facts – your candidate of choice will not be the presidential candidate, nor the vice presidential candidate.

Heck, after her behavior throughout this process, she'll be lucky to be able to maintain any political career.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

It would be exciting and historic. Hillary would be an excellent Vice President. My main concern centers around whether or not Hillary's presence on the ticket enhances or reduces Obama's chance of success in November. That is the question that must be answered.

NoMcSame   June 2nd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The truth. I could see myself voting for Hillary or Obama because they are about the same, which is good. I thought that they would make a great team no matter who was at the top of the ticket. But I got turned off by the way Hillary began to play the race card and push the people apart. Obama stayed the course and on point the whole time. At one time I even thought that Obama maybe should let her have the front because he is younger and has more time to get the training for the next eight years,that is if she did a good job. It's a shame how this thing has turned out. Now McSame may win and more American lives will be lost because of it.
What are we going to do?

Veterans for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Please no nightmare ticket....Even the airlines know excess baggage will slow you down!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

No, rumor has it Bill Clinton has some bad baggage and doesn't look like Hillary is going to dump him anytime soon.

john   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I don't like the clinton's tactics they been using, but i think it will help the party win. It is not about her or obama it is about getting the republicans out of office for the good of this country.

California Girl   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

My comment to Yes We Can from previous article!

Yes, McCain can ask Hillary to run as his VP; the Hispanic community that is supporting her will follow her and your guy will lose.

Obama will not asked Hillary as his VP, because Hillary will outshine him with her incredible intelligence and her amazing wisdom.

A bitter mid westerner who loves guns and God   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

OBAMA IS A LOSER

WHY DOESN/T THE GUN CONTROL FREAK FROM NORTH CHICAGO DROP OUT?

WHY ARE ALL HIS SUPPORTERS SOOOO HATEFUL.

I'M GOING TO MCCAIN WITH MY MONEY AND MY VOTE

Paul, FL   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

As a supporter of Barack Obama, i would be outraged if she was given a place on the ticket!!

She has done nothing to deserve it apart from split the party in two!!

CT voter   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The clinton campaign has successfully done enough damage that the idea of a dream ticket is more sour than sweet. It was much different back then but if you do a polling now you'll notice just how polarized it's become. Thanks to Hillary for adopting the same republican smere tactics that got Bush in office, but luckily it's not working this time in her case.

Gina   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I think it is a terrible idea! Obama can unify the party without her as vice president. Although they share similar views on policy. They couldn't be more different in character. Hillary has proven to be dishonest. He does not need Hillary and Bill back in his White House!

sb   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

She will never concede. She will never quit. She will go to the convention kicking and screaming. She will do nothing gracious. She is a Clinton. She will declare herself the nominee tomorrow night.

Grace   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Obama did fine without Hillary's help & he will continue to do well without her help. I just pray daily for Obama's life......

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

"Both Obama and Clinton will be in New York City on Wednesday." Interesting... The haters on both side dont understand that a joint ticket is the only way they can win in November now!

robert   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

More like a nightmare and more of the same if she's on the ticket. God help us

SHIRLEY-OHIO   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

DON'T EVEN DREAM ABOUT IT, IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

Yasriel   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Forget about it

Swiss in Canada   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Please: NO!

sky   June 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Wolf, this picture of you makes you look like lampchops, that Sherry Lewis puppet.

yall   June 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

the nominee has the right to choose his VP.

NoMcSame   June 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

No way. At one time I had hope for it but Hillary would bring Bills trash with her and we need to be able to work toward fixing this mess that Bush/McSame has gotten us into and not answer questions about Bills thrills. Time to move on.

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