Comments on: Source: Clinton raised VP issue

By: RB

RB — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:12 +0000

OH, forgot to say that I can smell the fear of the republicans blogging away tonight. This is our night!! Democrats will win the Congress and White House in Nov!!!!!

By: Peter Damoah-Afari

Peter Damoah-Afari — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:09 +0000

Hillary can be considered for another position, but not VP. It will be difficult for the pair to defend some of the damages caused by Hillary. So, the best thing to do is to keep her away from the ticket.

By: william

william — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:02 +0000

It is time for Hillary to become the independant candidate for president

By: shirley

shirley — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:58 +0000

Hillary will never win another election if she gives this one to McCain, her political career will be over. She has lost the nomination fairly, the only way she will save her career will be to concede and help us win in November. Then she may have a chance in 2016.

By: CYNTHIA in Redan, GA

CYNTHIA in Redan, GA — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:53 +0000

OMG! If she becomes the running mate I am afraid that Senator Obama is really in trouble because Hillary and Bill will be truly divisive and dangerous. I think that his safety is a concern for me with that ticket. He'd be better off getting someone that is a staple in the Democratic Party and that the majority of people like.

By: Connie Sturgeon

Connie Sturgeon — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:40 +0000

I have been listening to all the pundits since this news came out. Obama does not owe Hillary Clinton anything. All through the campaigning she has put him down,even at times praising John McCain over him.I would rather see him lose than cave to her demands. He has pulled him self up by the boot straps, he needs to decide for himself and continue to hold his head up very high. I will vote for Obama whoever his VP is.

Old white,blue collar working women , Connie from Indiana

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:38 +0000

ok people...really?
Obama is a big boy. and as president, you better believe that he could EASILY keep both Hillary and Bill in check.

Any Obama support who thinks that he cannot handle it is slighting their own candidate. Having Hillary would be a smart decision for the party; I don't care if you do not like her because she ran against him...that's how this whole thing works.

This goes for Clinton supporters as well, however. Stop whining and complaining that Hillary didn't get the nomination. We are not in fifth grade. This is not "I didn't get what I want so NO ONE gets what they want". This is simply incredibly immature and irresponsible. We are a PARTY, not a CANDIDATE. Please, get over yourselves. I, for one, was a Hillary supporter up until a month ago, but you do not see my going around whining and complaining.

I'm sorry, but it is time for some of you to grow up. We are all adults, and as a party, we have to be able to look past this. We NEED to be able to look past this. Please do not mess this up for our country.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:06 +0000

Hillary should let Obama twist in the wind, let him lose, then she runs
in 1912, wins and is President. She has been discriminated against
through the whole campaign and Obama has been fawned over
by the media until even he thinks he'll be a good President!

By: marylee wagerman atlanta,ga

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:59:05 +0000

BLACKMAILING FOR VP = THE LOW ROAD

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:58 +0000

Obama should not select Clinton as VP nominee. Obama can win without Clinton.

Many voters in California have remorse for voting for Clinton – would now have voted for Obama.

Many many voters were Republicans who voted for Clinton.

Too much baggage with the Clintons.

By: Kent in Dallas

Kent in Dallas — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:56 +0000

The process is always unfair when you lose. If the roles were reversed, Senator Clinton would be talking about how great the process is and her supporters would be agreeing with her.

By: Mrs. Green

Mrs. Green — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:54 +0000

Senator Clinton is a strong person and not a child so she does not need to be "pacified" with a consolation gift of the vice presidency. Every four years all candidates fight a good fight. None of those fights have earned an automatic placement into the VP slot. There have been no package deals before. If Senator Clinton were in a position to win, go Democrats. If as it appears that she does not and Obama wins, go Democrats. We need a Democrat in the White house. Period.

By: Doug Pancoast

Doug Pancoast — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:18 +0000

The predominant reason (not the only reason) Hillary got so many votes over Obama is that she's white...not that she's a woman. Last I checked Hillary Clinton wasn't the only white person in the US that Obama could pick for VP. Obama will be just fine without Clinton. In fact, he'll be far better off without her.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:12 +0000

Look, at this point I don't care, I just don't want another BUSH whitehouse

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:06 +0000

Right, responsible Americans we will not vote for Obama.

They will vote for the most qualified and moderate candidate on the ballot…

Like Bush for 8 years

Obama all the way.....

By: Emster

Emster — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:04 +0000

Oh enough Hillary coverage already! Hillary this and Hillary that! What about Obama and his victory news? Let's focus on one thing at a time. And right now, the big news is Obama is about to become the Democratic nominee for president. Tonight, I only want to hear about Obama and his finally clinching the nomination. Yes!

By: LoisStrother

LoisStrother — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:46 +0000

PLEASE, PLEASE Obama, DO NOT choose Hillary for your V.P. running mate!!!!! The country has had enough of her! And of course, you would be getting "good ol Bill too! I support you, but would have to have second thoughts if you should ask her to be the V.P. canidate. I truly believe this would be a big mistake and would insure a Republican win in November!

By: Ladie Dove

Ladie Dove — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:08 +0000

I'm a lifelong Democrat and I will not vote for Obama if he is the nominee - UNLESS Senator Clinton is on the ticket. If she's not, I can't bring myself to vote for McCain, but I will vote for her - even if I have to write-in her name on the ballot. I am encouraging others who feel like I do to do the same.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:07 +0000

How about THE real dream ticket, Barack Obama and Gen. Colin Powell?

By: uchujin

uchujin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:02 +0000

Nany-

If I really wanted to learn how to orate in motivate people and get to know and understand the culture of my ethnic origin but wasn't ever exposed to.......I think I'd sit in that church for 20 years too. Oh, and by the way...I'm caucasian.

By: Ed, Santa Fe, NM

Ed, Santa Fe, NM — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:47 +0000

NO HILLARY ON THE TICKET.....

By: SLO Bear

SLO Bear — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:41 +0000

The notion that she deserves it after her ethics-free and sometimes dangerous (e.g. Kennedy June comment) is ridiculous.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:37 +0000

B-NYC – I beg to differ, once the Hillary supporters who are TRUE DEMOCRATS see the differences between McCain and Obama, they will choose Obama almost 95% of the time...

The other 5% are not voting on Policies, but only voting on Gender or color of skin.

Thats a fact.

By: LC7196

LC7196 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:25 +0000

HRC has too much baggage to be VP. I hope Obama finds a nice way to tell her to go back to NY.

By: AZ Voter

AZ Voter — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:19 +0000

I think Americans as a whole are stupid. We let the media sway us instead of understanding what's real. I believe that putting the snake Hillary as VP is a mistake. It'll definitely hurt Obama. Furthermore, this bullcrap about inexperience, WHAT??? Look at the C student we had in office for the last 8 years, if that's experience then no thank you.

OBAMA '08 all the way

By: boomer babe for Obama

boomer babe for Obama — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:56:14 +0000

The vice-presidency is a heartbeat away from the presidency. Who in their right mind would want their heartbeat standing between Hillary Clinton and the White House?

By: Big D

Big D — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:46 +0000

Can't we let Obama have at least one day to celebrate his hard-earned victory? Let him decide himself, at his own timeframe, who he wants as his running mate. There's no hurry, so stop rushing him and pushing Hillary. Let's celebrate Obama's victory tonight!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:43 +0000

For all of you saying vote Mccain, hope you can afford 3 trillion after 5-100 more years for the iraq war, not to mention $10 gas and food cost out of the roof. If so please vote McCain, but I am not rich and cannot afford to keep the same policies we have today. Before you know it I will be in foreclosure when i was living comfortable before republicans took office.

By: shirley

shirley — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:37 +0000

It appears Hillary will hold the DNC hostage by not dropping out of a race that Senator Obama won fairly, she intends to try to blackmail the Party for the Vice Presidental job. Do not let her get away with this nasty last minute ditch for power.

By: Silence Dogood

Silence Dogood — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:34 +0000

As several alert readers pointed out, the editors mis-spoke in the article: "Clinton ...raised the issue of serving as Clinton's running mate ". For the male editors, this is just funny. No big deal. But any editors that are women are, according to the Obama campaign policies, liars and monsters, and "too strong". Unless you like being called "sweetie", then it is OK.

By: Karl Ami

Karl Ami — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:31 +0000

I hope Obama will not what to take this family around him at the White house. We don't want any other people from Bush adn Clinton dynasty

By: oregonrose

oregonrose — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:30 +0000

Obama 08
YEAH!!!!!!

By: JoAnn Pa.

JoAnn Pa. — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:55:29 +0000

Those of you that are saying you will vote for McCain if Hillary isn't on the Presidental ballot, think about what you are doing to the Democratic party..do you REALLY want another four yrs. of the mess this country is in? You are not helping your children or grandchildren by keeping Republicans in the white house. Heaven help us.

By: Oh Good Grief

Oh Good Grief — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:58 +0000

Goodness! Did she offer him the VP position again??

By: Peter E

Peter E — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:56 +0000

And so the truth comes to light: Obama supporters would rather vote for McCain than have Hillary on the ticket. They don't care about their own candidate's message of 'positive change of hope and unity.' All they care about is to destroy a scapegoat because they can't face the fact that their own party sat around and did nothing for them for decades! And yet they continue to label Hillary's supporters as 'traitors' when they'd rather vote for McCain... Hypocrites!

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:44 +0000

I can see Hillary saying the reason why Sen. Obama won because I was his running mate. so let Obama make his own choice on who to trust as VP. She got too much baggage.

Obama....08

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:41 +0000

Hillary Clinton does NOT need to be VP. She has created such a divide in the party. She should not have commented at all about being VP. How can Obama preach change if he has Hillary Clinton as his running mate?

By: oregonrose

oregonrose — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:40 +0000

Bye-Bye Hillary LOVERS!!!!!

By: Ellie, Boyds MD

Ellie, Boyds MD — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:20 +0000

NO, Sen. Obama should NOT pick Sen. Clinton as his VP. There is way tooo much baggage here.

By: ryand

ryand — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:02 +0000

There are 72 million registered Democrats and growing.

If a portion of the 17 million that voted for Clinton decide to be sore losers and switch parties it won't impact the millions of other Americans with sense.

For every one of you angry individuals I'll be sure to sign up 100 new bonafide Obama supporters to vote.

Lets get this country back on track.

By: Hillary: The Real Nominee

Hillary: The Real Nominee — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:02 +0000

Obama's negatives are on an exponential process to infinity by November. Hillary may be able to bring down his negatives and somehow win the presidency; however, Hillary would be best to decline and believe any V.P. acceptance will be political suicide for whoever accepts. With that said, Hillary is Obama's only chance.

By: Jackson in CA

Jackson in CA — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:54:01 +0000

You can bet McCain is getting my vote if it's only Obama and no Hillary.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:53:27 +0000

Give it up, the BEST always wins; Obama has won. Therefore, he cannot but be the BEST.

Where did Hillary's experience get her in this process? She has loaned her campaign and is currently indebted.

If I were to do a psychological evaluation of these candidates, it will be simple:
Hillary: inadequate use of resources
Obama: effective use of limited resources.

Folks, this is what "opportunity" is all about in this nation; it is not about name recognition! So, give it up– this is Obama's and no one should take it away from him and his supporters!!!!

By: Johnny West Palm Beach

Johnny West Palm Beach — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:53:24 +0000

A sure win!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:54 +0000

Please go away, Hillary! Obama supporters do NOT want you as the VP. You are exactly what we are NOT looking for. You will probably hope for Obama's demise everyday if you become his VP. Don't allow Hillary in any position for power.

By: Greg Atlanta

Greg Atlanta — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:45 +0000

All this talk of party unity, Hillary can bring that unity and now the Obama kool aid drinkers are bitter. He needs her more than she needs him. Do we want more of the same Bush policies or a winning ticket. Like it or not Clinton and Obama are very close in votes. Please people think the year 2000. We do not live in a democracy, the US is a Republic and now it's all about the Electoral College. Obama needs Hillary to win in November.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:35 +0000

FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING PURE AND RIGHT IN THIS WORLD NOOOO!!! This woman is everything that is wrong with politics today....this whole fiasco has been insane for our country and she has proven, once again, that she is nothing more than a self righteous, self involved, greedy human being.

By: Rev Elethia

Rev Elethia — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:32 +0000

If Hillary Clinton is not the Vice Presidential Candidate, I will not vote for Obama ....... It is also the year of the woman and if he doesn't know that he doesn't deserve to be president.

By: Pistoff

Pistoff — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:28 +0000

She is a divider and a manipulator. This isn't high school ... it's time for real change. Bill cruising around the White House in his spare time does not equate to change.

By: Voter turn Obama

Voter turn Obama — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:51:21 +0000

Fired Up Ready Too Go