Watch Johnsons comments to CNN Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Billionaire businessman Bob Johnson, a close adviser and friend to Sen. Hillary Clinton , launched a campaign Wednesday to persuade Sen. Barack Obama to offer the vice presidential slot on the Democratic ticket to Clinton.
Johnson told CNN's "American Morning" that Clinton knows about his push but "she didn't direct me to do it."
A day after the final two primaries, Johnson sent a letter to House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on Wednesday to lobby the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Clinton as Obama's running mate. He said it needs to be done for the sake of party unity.
"There's no question that Sen. Clinton will do whatever she's asked to do for the party and she will certainly ... entertain the idea if it's offered," Johnson said.
In his letter directed at the Congressional Black Caucus, Johnson wrote:
"As African Americans we agree that the stakes in this election are far too high to take any chances that this party will not be unified from the top to the bottom in our effort to gain control of The White House."
He further wrote:
"You know as well as I the deep affection that millions of African Americans hold for both Senator Clinton and President Clinton. ... But most important, we need to have the certainty of winning; and, I believe, without question, that Barack Obama as President and Hillary Clinton as Vice President bring that certainty to the ticket."
Johnson, who founded Black Entertainment Television, also owns the Charlotte Bobcats basketball team.
He told CNN he was not trying to limit Obama's options, or force him to pick Clinton.
"My letter was not a pressure letter," he said. "This is Sen. Obama's decision.
"If the Congress members can come together and agree as I do that it would be in the best interest of the party to have Sen. Clinton on the ticket, they carry that petition to Sen. Obama," he said.
"This is not a pressure. This is elected officials giving their best judgment."
Obama clinched the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday night, according to CNN estimates of the delegate count.
He praised Clinton in a speech on Tuesday evening and said she will be central in the battle for universal health care and efforts to transform energy policy and lift children from poverty.
But in her speech after winning the South Dakota primary, Clinton said Tuesday night she would make no immediate decision on her next steps.
Obama and Clinton spoke by phone for a few minutes early Wednesday. He told her he wants to "sit down when it makes sense for" her, said Robert Gibbs, an Obama spokesman. She indicated she believed that would happen soon, Gibbs said.
Johnson created a stir and drew wide criticism in January for comments he made at a Clinton campaign stop in Columbia, S.C., that some interpreted as a reference to Obama's acknowledged drug use as a teenager.
In defending the Clintons' record on civil rights, Johnson said, "To me, as an African-American, I am frankly insulted that the Obama campaign would imply that we are so stupid that we would think Hillary and Bill Clinton, who have been deeply and emotionally involved in black issues since Barack Obama was doing something in the neighborhood - and I won't say what he was doing,
but he said it in the book - when they have been involved."
Many people believe Johnson was referring to Obama's drug use, which the senator publicly wrote about in his memoirs, though Johnson later said he was not.
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Hillary and Bill did much for the US.
Now they should not ruin their legacy by tearing Obama down.
How can Obama take Hillary as his VP when she refuses to admit she's not still running for president?
OBAMA DON'T DO IT!!!!!
OBAMA/RICHARDSON '08
I think this man is somewhat coo-coo!
OBAMA '08
YES WE CAN!
Well, if Bob Johnson says its a good idea...
BTW.
Most people are starting to come around to the fact that most of the "If not Hillary then McCain" comments are by republicans involved with operation chaos. We get it, playing dirty is McSame's only chance.
Now let's see if CNN posts this.
President Obama,
Please, please, choose a VP you can trust …in my mind that very very short list would include Colin Powell, Joe Biden, or Wesley Clark.
Mrs. Clinton says "now" she is ready to do "whatever it takes to put a Democrat in the White House.
" N O W ??????????
Why didn't she start doing that by dropping out months ago. SHE DID NOTHING TO HELP YOU ! SHE WILL RELENTLESSLY PLOT AND PLAN FOR YOUR REMOVAL ! GIVE HER AN OFFICE IN PUERTO RICO SO SHE CAN FIGHT FOR THEIR STATEHOOD LIKE SHE SAID SHE WOULD DO .
Healing a political party is not as important as healing a country and a world .
Making an error here may obliterate all you have accomplished which has been spectacular and amazing.
You are not only our Candidate for change, but our only hope for restoration !
From a genuinely concerned 60 year old white male under $40K income with two eyes, two hands, two feet, and a burdened heart for America !
God Bless & Protect You, Mr. President
One word: DENVER!!!
I'm sorry, but Bob Johnson is a Lobbist.
Obama spoke against Lobbist.
Also, would BJ want someone to pick his VP..
Well, this decision is up to Barack & Michelle Obama.
I love Hillary, I voted for her early in the election.
However, its time to come to grips, this decision is Obama's..
Not Billary's Lobbist!
Why isn't Barack the first "Biracial" candidate? Doesn't his mother's family count for anything. After all they're who raised him after his biological father deserted them. If you go by the one drop theory, then wouldn't Dick Cheyney be the first black VP since they are distantly related?
KISS OFF ... That should be Obama's choice.
I THINK THAT MR. JOHNSON IS JUST WAYYYYYYYYY OUT OF LINE...
He has not credibility. You has add just as much negativity to the race as the other surrogates. Obama will decide who he wants to be vice president. I hope it is not Hillary Clinton.
OBAMA 2008!!!!!
This man is delusional. After her pity party last night, and her churlish and childish behavior by not conceding, she has show once again that this is all about her, not about the Party. As an Independent, I would never vote for such a candidate! Obama won, fair and square, and she has no right to demand anything!
Since when is it ok to pressure the nominee to pick the loser as VP? I have no problem having HRC as Obama's veep, but the Clinton camp's tactics in pushing for her nomination is disgusting. I hope Obama doesn't feel obligated to pick her. He should do what other candidates do and carefully consider the pros and cons of everyone on his list. Should Clinton come up on top, good. Otherwise, everyone pushing for her nomination right now needs to STHU and let Obama make his decision in peace.
DEMOCRATS '08
As an African American, I don't even respect him. And alot of "us" haven't for many years now. So his input means nothing.
He dont need her to get black votes, he already has them. The African American community has clearly made their move to Obama.
Absolute rot! I am black and female and think Hillary Clinton would be an awful vice president- she has indicated that she is a sore loser and would challenge him every step of the way . No loyalty. What is Bob Johnson thinking? He would not tolerate someone like this working for him. Why stick Obama with her?
Just the thought that Mr. Johnson felt such desire to write a letter to drum support for Obama Clinton ticket turns me off. He is clearly what has devided America, a champion of his dollors with disregard for the true needs in America. This is corporate pleading. Enough.
Hey Bob–
I guess the soul DOES have a price....
Can HRC be ANY more disrespectful short of spitting in Obama's (or Michelle's) face?
Thanks to Democracy!
Bob Johnson counts as much as I am, one vote in November.
He will have to push the voters, not the party leaders.
The Democratic party's root was of the people.
Do not forget about the people.
Johnson may be very sorry for what he wishes for.
Learn from Obama.
People are sick of entitlements in D.C. and big corporations.
No more Clinton or Bush anywhere near the White House!
Vote American Democracy!
What about the ill feelings she has towards Senator Obama? You're right when you say the decision is his to make.
I'm a Republican and was going to vote for Hillary. Go independent and she also has my household vote. I can't and will not vote for Obama, I will not vote for someone who doesn't stand up for the people of the USA. He should man up and realize he lost by the voice of the people not by super deligates. He stole my vote and i will not vote for him even if hillary is on ticket as VP, He should be VP and Hillary President, I would vote for that so unless Hillary is on ticket for President, My household of 2 WILL vote for John McCain this year and maybe our VOTE will count.
Sherry – FLORIDA
Of course why not.. Oh let's see that will make it easier for you, no reason to pay her debt.... Obama will do it..
Nonsense. Obama gets to decide his vice president. Npo one else. Every one did their best to get Hillary to win but she LOST. Npow its time for her to do the right thing by backing off.
Hmmm, the same guy who said Sen Obama is only doing so well because he's black. Well Mr Johnson, you know where you can take your opinion.
Michelle Obama quote" If you can't run your own house how can you run the white house". you can find it on you tube
Was she talking about former first lady Mrs. Clinton or the democratic party?
I hope Mrs. Clinton does not.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO CLINTON'S WE CAN DO THIS WITH ANY OTHER CANDIATE BESIDES CLINTONS. OUT NATION IS TRYING TO UNITE. HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT FOR UNITY AT ALL., CLINTONS ARE NOT FOR CHANGE. TO MUCH BAGGAGE AND JUNK IN THE TRUNK. CLINTONS ARE NOT THE DEMOCATIC PARTY. NO NO NO NO NO NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NO
I dont care who it is...its not fair to force a running mate onto Obama! If this was the other way around...no such suggestion wouldve been made. Let him make his own choice!! Its not fair at all!! Hillary lost like any other candidate and needs to bow out like every other candidate! Hillary shouldve thought about this before she threw her kitchen sink! Also, if Hillary wants the VEEP spot she needs to be woman enough to ask for it! Stop making her surrogates and campaign managers ask for her. Last but not least as far as we know she's still running for president...until she concedes she CANT be running for VEEP. I cant believe this...
Obama is the only one allowed to make this decision ... He can't be forced into doing so ..
he more Hilary & her surrogates (Blitzer etc) push for this VP ... the more Obama will be reluctant to give in ...
She wasn't successful in getting on top of the ticket .. now she is forcing/pressuring Obama to make her VP ... *ludicrous*
there are lots of other people Obama can choose besides Hilary ...
this Johnson guy .. has a hidden agenda .. why does he want hilary back in the white house so bad ... to do some more back door dealings ......
Democrats 08!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Paul 08' Now lets talk about change!
What does this delusional philanderer know?!?!?! He's just like Bill!
Mr. Bob Johnson – please go home and keep your thoughts to yourself. Hillary Clinton is not a god. She is not the only person in the world to bring forth a dream ticket – in fact, her and Bill will only bring a nightmare to us all.
Get your head out of Hillarys cloud.
This is the clown that played the 'drug card' against Obama. Surely, his billions account for something, hopefully not for much.
who cares what this Obama hater thinks. His opinion on what Mr. Obama should do is mute!
BOb Johnson is the worst person to open his mouth about anything. I cannot believe that anyone would ask his opinion on anything. He totally represent everything our generation wants to get away from. It was his vision to bring all that smut to television and ruin our kids minds. As an african american himself how can he not at least allow 24 hours before you start such a silly campaign.
No one has ever been forced by the public to choose a VP running mate and it should not start now! Bob Johnson needs to sit down and shut up!
Barack can be President without the Clintons, It's his time, his turn and his party. Let him roll with it!
This is in no way fair, he won let him chose as he sees fit. The Clinton's days a a political juggernaut have come to an end. It is time for change!
If Senator Clinton is the VP, it will not be because it is what Bob Johnson wants.
Since when does Bob Johnson have political pull? Give me a break, Obama can choose his VP all by himself with out the help of Bob Johnson. The letter was dumb. Hilary won’t even admit to Obama winning the nominee but now she and her supporters are demanding the V P spot. I think the more this is pushed the more ridiculous the idea gets. Bob Johnson does not speak for all African Americans so he can stop trying to act like it. The congressional black caucus would be wise to simply ignore his letter. Obama has the right idea to not make this about race, Bob Johnson needs to either hope on board silently or move out the way. Either way just shut up.
it's hard to get people who spew hate to come to gome together , just look at the comments that a lot of Clinton supporters are sayiing , if Hillary doesn't get the nod we will vote for Mcain , is that racist or is that racist , instead of doing the morally right thing they would vote for someone that they know will take away a woman's right to choose ( Roe.V .Wade , really .and I find that disturbing .........voting with the wrong concious because you can't get around the color of a person's skin................................please post cnn.
I think it is a wonderful idea. The first time two minorities will be up there running for presidency. What a great way for Obama to start his run with showing real change for getting a woman as VP.
I think the two of them will be unstopable.
OBAMA CLINTON 08
This is absolutely ridiculous. It is Obama's decision, and he should not be pressured into choosing Hillary, especially in light of her disgraceful speech and total disrespect displayed to the actual winner of the nomination.
Also, she and Bill come as a package deal, l and we can't even think of the ramifications of that.
I am glad someone has some sense in all of this. That will be about the only way that I vote for the democratic ticket. I wont vote for the Republicans, I just won't vote at all.
Uncle Tom Johnson's oppinion is as usless as he has been to the black community. He can tap dance stage left and exit the stage she lost. She lost and now she is trying to strong arm her way to the VP slot. Obama don't bite the apple. Hillary is poison.
As an Obama supporter and volunteer, I knocked on many doors for Obama in NC. I would be very disappointed in Obama if he selected Hillary as a VP. He would not only lose me as a volunteer, he would also lose my vote.
Hillary has been to wedge that has divided the party. What Bob Johnson needs to do is get a petition together to pressure Hillary to concede the nomination and support the candidate with the most delegates as the DNC rules state.
Frankly, Bob Johnson is the biggest sell out of the AFrican-American community. BET is a perfect example of what he has really done for African-Americans. BET implies that African-AMerican are so stupid that the only thing we are interested in is shaking our butts and loud music. BET is not allowed on in my home. Bob Johnson has NO clout in the African-American community.
Why does Clinton need to be Obama's VP when she stated earlier that only she and McCain were qualified to lead the country. Go be McCain's VP.
CNN
NOT ONE SINGLE ARTICLE, CANGRATULATING SEN. OBAMA!!!!!!!!
Would it be any different, Black supporting Black? I don't think so.
As an Obama supporter and volunteer, I knocked on many doors for Obama in NC. I would be very disappointed in Obama if he selected Hillary as a VP. He would not only lose me as a volunteer, he would also lose my vote.
Hillary has been the wedge that has divided the party. What Bob Johnson needs to do is get a petition together to pressure Hillary to concede the nomination and support the candidate with the most delegates as the DNC rules state.
Frankly, Bob Johnson is the biggest sell out of the AFrican-American community. BET is a perfect example of what he has really done for African-Americans. BET implies that African-AMerican are so stupid that the only thing we are interested in is shaking our butts and loud music. BET is not allowed on in my home. Bob Johnson has NO clout in the African-American community.
Bob Johnson is the last person Senator Obama should take advise from but I think he will need to review all possible running mate carefully including Senator Clinton.
Senator Obama is on a mission and he will need to decide who can best help make the VISION a reality. If it's Senator Clinton so be it. If it's not, that's ok too.
I hope he will give strong consideration to people like Joe Biden, John Edwards, Bill Richardson, Sebelious and Claire McCaskell. Maybe even Sam Nunn. All highly qualified people in their own right.
All I know is that I voted and trust Obama and I TRUELY don't trust Clinton. If Obama were to pick Hillary as his runny mate, I would vote third party again just because I think she would be horrible for the future of America.
Please no. She's not someone who can accept anything less than top dog. She'll make Obama's life a living hell.
Shut up rich punk! who gives a crap about your thoughts!
Go work for Billary in Porto Rico!
Hillary is my candidate! The Democrats will have an uphill battle to win, as all my female friends and neighbors will NOW vote for McCain, and wait for her for 2012. Obama talks platitudes and is unrealistic about the "change" that he thinks will occur. A great orator YES, a man with a plan NO. McCain will only be 4 years. Vote McCain in supprt of Hillary.
Hillary for VP job, all the way.
no way – keep her off the ticket.
she is a wonderful lady, but her talents should be put to use somewhere other than vp.
plus bill will always be in the mix and obama can not control the out of control
Hillary backers need to back off! He is the nominee whether Hillary concedes or not and she needs to give him the respect to make that decision and not pressure him. If she was the nominee she too would deserve that same respect. He won with honor and he deserves our respect. It's his choice to make not Hillary's and definitely not this BET President.
THIS IS STUPID AND WILL NOT WORK . OBAMA KNOWS THAT SHE IS A BACK STABBER AND WILL NOT BE TOLD WHAT TO DO. IF OBAMA TAKES HER THAT IS HIS FIRST SIGN OF WEAKNESS. HE CAN DO IT WITHOUT HER AND IF IT FAILS THAT WOULD BE BETTER THAN BEING CRIPPLED AS PRESIDENT.
I think we should be cautious about meeting Clinton's demands for a consolation prize. This is her overwhelming sense of entitlement talking, and she is holding 18 million voters as ransom. The time for party unity was last night; it's come and gone. That sends the message-loud and clear- that this is not about the party, or the United States. It's about her. I've lost my respect for her as a Democrat and I think it's time for the games to stop so that we can move on and heal.
Wasn't he insulting Obama a couple of months ago? Leave Obama alone and let him make his own decision. He hasn't had a chance to absorb the fact he just made history and this IS NOT ABOUT HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clinton on the ticket = 1 vote from Me!
By offering Hilary the VP spot, Obama would contradict he message of change, and turn a lot of supporters against him!!
How can he emphasise change when there is ANOTHER clinton on the ticket?? well he cant!
She has already done enough damage by not rallying behind Obama last night! She is NOT in a position to demand anything.. She makes me sick!
Here's a plan....Billionaire Bob Johnson should pay off Billary's millions and then buy her a throne and place it in downtown San Juan PR so she can give the hand wave to all her uneducated subjects.
The Clintons SHOULDN'T be...yes I said Clinton(s) anywhere near the Whitehouse, although Bill thinks she ENTITLED to be on the ticket....These people are sickening.
Can you say..."Lose the Election"?
Stay true, Obama. Why do you think millions of people voted for you? Because they saw Hillary for the lying opportunist that she is! This would be like voting in Hitler to lead Isreal.
Mind your own business.
Bob Johnson should concentrate his efforts on the programming he offers African-American youth on BET instead of politics.
I just can not stand this guy. He always cause confusion.
Obama captures the nominee, and Hillary's opportunity to begin party unification was dismissed by her in her speech in South Dakota last night. It was and still is all about "Hillary." Her strategy now is to used her voter based support as leverage to pressure on Obama and the party to offer her the Vice Presidency, her now her "entitled place" on the Democratic ticket........a mistake that Obama cannot afford. Her opportunity for party unification presented itself to her last night, and she should have conceded......but instead elected to keep the political wound open.....just proves she is less than a lady more of a politican. Look cautiously before you leap Obama.
This coming from a man, who made his money pimping a sub-culture of degrading black women and demonize the black community by promoting intoxication and booty shaking.
We dont his advice and cant trust it after the insults he's hurled and the Clinton campaign has hurled on Obama.
Obama you choose who you want, to hell with the Clinton and Bob Johnson and Magic Johnson.
ignorant man.
how you gonna
make a stupid
suggestion.
its over for hillary
she should
go and seek
other avenues
elsewhere.
NO!
Perhaps we should recall a few of his other pearls of wisdom earlier in this campaign.
I would rather see Mr Johnson stay out of the limelight for a little while having completely lost his credibility with his previous comments through out the course of the campaign. I am sure all the insults he hurled on Obama make his very near and dear to the Obama campaign!!
When Bush won the presidency in 2000 he ruled as the president of the Republicans of the United States. Obama needs to show he is a better man and offer the VP to Hillary. WE need a president of the United States NOT just a president of a part of the United States.
UNITE America!
UNITE the Democrats
Obama '08
This is a thugish type act set in motion by the Clintons to hurt Obama. You will see over the coming weeks, her speech last night started it, that the Clinton's will make it impossible for Obama to choose her and then they (the Clinton's) will play the role of the victim to hurt Obama chances in November. She is setting herself up to run in 2012.
Terry McAughluf (?) Clinton's Senior Advisor needs to come back to reality. It was not Hillary Clinton's night. They all need to open their eyes and close their mouths and listen to what is going on.
Clinton on the ticket would be a disaster. Hillary has so much baggage and Bill is still collecting baggage and garbage. No amount of money can clean that up. With her it is about EGO and POWER. She would destroy the party to get that. It is only about Hillary.
It's so sad that the Clinton campaign and all that are involved can't even congratulate with honest Barack Obama.
I'm a 60 year old Republican w/women voting for Barack Obama and proud of it and proud of him.
Congraturlations to Barack Obama
Congratulations to Senator Obama, but this life-long Democrat will not vote for him unless Senator Clinton is his running mate. I will change to an Independent and vote for McCain if she is not.
It would be nice for him to offer the VP to her, but she should decline. Why would she want a job with less power than she's had in the last decade? She can be more effective as a Senator. I also don't want to the woman who came closest to the White House get in there only on a man's coattails.
Choosing Clinton for VP would be the worst decision Obama could make. Right now, standing up to Clinton would demonstrate that he has a strong backbone and true leadership skills. She's behaving like a tin-pot dictator with delusions of grandeur, and he just needs to say "no." Of course, the pressure will be intense. She will push and push and threaten and threaten. Kind of like the wackos in the Middle East that Obama will need to deal with as leader of the United States. He needs to demonstrate that Clinton bullying, from both Bill and Hillary, has become a study in impotency.
Clinton, McAuliffe (sp?) and Wolfson should have to answer to INTENTIONALLY misleading voters since the North Carolina/Indiana primaries. I feel sorry for Clinton supporters because they were USED. The criminal use of bogus stats to raise money and create havoc–i.e. lying-should NOT be allowed in campaigns.
Contact the Fed Elections Commission and let your voice be heard!!!!
NO SHE SHOULD NOT HILLARY DIDN'T HAVE THE DECENCY NOR YOU BET FOUNDER TO BE APART OF THIS HISTORIC MOMENT WHY SHOULD SHE BE EVEN CONSIDERED FOR VP. HER PARTY(WHICH I ALWAYS FELT WAS OUESTIONABLE) ELECTED THE FIRST MINORITY AS IT DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE ,AND SHE DID NOT HAVE THE RESPECT TO EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT FACT. THIS WOMAN IS BENEATH CONTEMPT. AS FOR HER SUPPORTERS THEY WILL PROBABLY NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA ANYWAY ESPECIALLY NOW OUT OF SPITE, SO SHE BRINGS NOTHING TO THE TICKET !!!!!!!!!
I DON'T THINK THAT IT WILL WORK!
THE IDEA IS NOT BAD BUT THAT IS NOT THE WAY TO BECOME A VP.
THIS EXCACTLY WHY HILLARY WILL NOT BE THE VP.
Bob Johnson proved very early on that he brings nothing to the table. Hillary would have been wise to pick someone else to advance this aspect of her obvious vp goals. This was a really bad choice.
Congratulations Senator Obama. Thank you Iowa and Montana for a good start and finish!
Please let Obama make his own choice for VP.
How dare you! I am disgusted with Bob Johnson. How dare him think that he could strong hold Barack. You are nobody to everybody Bob. We know your agenda. You are not for Barack, but you are for Hillary, and Hillary is for herself. Didn't you hear her speech last night, all about "Me, me, me, I, I, I". In Barack's speech it was "We". Give me a break. You are dilusional if you think that Hillary can still win this thing. It's over. To Clinton: This is crazy. You have lost the bid. All you are doing is hurting the country. You are dividing all of us. Stop and realize that you are not the nominee.
Please no HRC on the Democratic ticket in the Fall. She has proven herself to be a liar and we don't need that. John Edwards is a much better choice, he and Obama both have the same concern for this country and its people. She is still lying about the popular vote, those thing were done to tear Obama down, but she did not succeed.
I think this guy should just shut up his big mouth. We hear enough from this idiot
No clinton VP. NO NO::NO NO NO! She is not worthy to be his VP with her rude, bully tactics. Senator Obama does not need her to win. He will lose more support than he would gain from her. She has a lawsuit pending and way too much bagage. She is a sore loser and does not deserve the honor. NO VP for clinton. You see where her campaign ended–in the basement of an unknown school. She did it to herself with her constant negative rhetoric against Senator Obama and she does not, does not deserve or need to be VP.
Bob Johnson needs to go somewhere and sit his butt down! Who cares what he thinks! He said Obama was in the hood, hanging on the streets doing who knows what....so why now does he think Clinton should be a VP to someone like that? I hate when people use the "issues of the day" to suit their needs. Bob Johnson is a white man in a black man's body. Please Bob Johnson go somewhere and sit down because no one cares what you think...you jerk!
Mr. Johnson, you really should be ashamed of yourself. First you spew poisonous venom about Mr. Obama in SC, and now you have the wisdom to proclaim that you know what is best in the name of unity for the Democratic party. I held your accomplishments with high regards not only as an African American, but as an American. You have lost credibility with me, and people that are close to me. You have truly given credence to the divide and conquer mentatility.
Mr. Obama will not be PIMPED by what you perceive to be " FOR THE SAKE OF PARTY UNITY"
Hillary is a liability–
-in many ways-she proved that last night-
Any respect I had for her as a woman–was lost last night-
I am disappointed as a woman and a Democrat how she handled herself–
No way to Hillary as VP-she has already divided the party-
enough of the Clintons and their EGOs-
"There's no question that Sen. Clinton will do whatever she's asked to do for the party and she will certainly … entertain the idea if it's offered," Johnson said.
Did the world flip upside down last night? Why should Obama have to ask anything of Clinton? Her final speech was a clear indication of her continued lack of unifying support for the democratic party. She had a golden opportunity to end her run with grace and dignity, but instead opted to show that her intentions continue to lie solely in the self absorbed Clinton realm.
You have to be kidding....does he understand that supporters (like me – as a Republican) – would not support Obama (as I have) with Clinton anywhere near the ticket....we realize that when you state you were "under sniper fire" – then we find out that never happened...that wasn't a "misspeak" – that was one of many many lies....and we don't want Clinton anywhere near the White House....I'm sure Vince Foster trusted the Clintons too
I do not think he needs to pick her for vice president he needs someone with more experience to balance him sice everyone says he does not have a lot of experience he needs someone who is strong in his weaknesses because of his lack of experience
Furthermore, I am a 24 yr old, black woman, and I can tell you that after the things that I have seen from Hillary and Bill, any black person would be crazy to think that these people have any of our best interests at heart. It's laughable!
I'm shocked and saddened to read many comments by Hillary Clinton supporters. Please read the following very carefully:
These two canidates are very similar in views.
There are only two differences between them–One is female. One is black.
For the people who were behind Hillary, and now will vote for McCain.....
Are you sexist... or racist? There is no inbetween.
You're not for the Democratic party, because if you were... you would back whoever was nominated.
It's really that simple.
If Hillary is not the VP he will lose. All Hillary supporters will vote Mc Cain or write in Hillary. Someone has to teach Obama the ropes he has no experience.
Get a grip! She's still saying she is the best candidate for President. Everybody but Hillary can knows that the nomination fight is over but she won't concede – anything with two heads is a monster. She will ABSOLUTELY NOT "do anything she is asked or can do for the Democractic party" unless it suits her personal ambition. Anybody can see that. That is NOT the change message that won.
AS POSSIBLY THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT THIS CLOWN HAS THE NERVE TO DEMAND WHAT ANOTHER BLACK MAN SHOULD DO. WHAT A SELL OUT.............
This man is a joke. How in the world could he even start a push to have Hillary as the VP. Just because he is a clinton suck up he is not speaking for a lot of african americans when he say the clintons have done a lot for us. Yes Bill was a good president but are we suppose to forget how ugly both of the clintons were during this race? Are we suppose to forget the things they both said? And why should we listen to you, you made your own negative comments in January with your reference to Barack and drug use. What's in your closet Bob? You claim it's about the party, no it's about people like you that want us to follow what you say because you kiss up to the clintons. shut up and sit down you are pathetic and you do not speak for us the african american people. So what you are the founder of BET, that's the worst network out there, promoting what is wrong with our young people today. I hope Obama DOES NOT put her on the ticket, if she comes then so does Bill which is what you want. SHUT UP!!!
Don't listen to that nut case!
Remember if you choose Hillary, you're stuck with her "scum bag" husband too.
And will Hillary's true supporters really sit back and elect McCain and watch Roe v. Wade get overturned?
Obama/Hagel 08
I can't stand that man! I hope that Obama choose Hillary, but not because of this man letter.
Haven't we heard enough from this "genuis". Being rich doesn't mean you are smart. Why attach Billary to ruin Barack's good name.
these are the kind of people who make billions and forget about where they came from. Barack has won, hence has the right to choose anyway he wants as a vice. Mr johnson, you represent the politics of yesterday. wake up mr. cant you see history is in the making? hill is done. she threw all the kitchen sink on him, he survived now she need to bow out peacefully.
Bob Johnson should go sit down and shut up. He insulted Obama early on and was part of a nasty trend of injecting race.
He is like most Clinton apologists that feel they are 'entitled' to something. She lost. Hello, she lost. And yet they continue to try to set the agenda for the winner. Their drive now is really about trying to divide and destroy the party. Last night was about a historic race won, yet the Clinton team continues to try to make it about her.
McCauliffe, Rendell, Rengell and others are still on the trail this morning campaigning. That Clinton 'kool-aid' must be awfully powerful. They are saying he is the weaker candidate, while still putting their hand out to help retire her debt. They are the fools.
no she should not be the vp, she doesn't need to push herself onto the ticket. She should have given Obama some kind of credit last night. I"m tired of her acting like this is owed to her for some reason and that he has NO skill at all. She needs to be a little humble and gracious towards him. Last night was historical and she should have given him credit for that. As a democrat, I'm embaressed by her and the way she has and is still acting.
You horrible, stupid woman..Get out of this race now. You've lost and you know it, so save us the crap and support your dem nominee. I know what your doing, as I've known your pathetic plans to get the presidency all along.
I am kind of having a problem with this. Blacks threw Clinton aside - and now they want her back, so they can win. This isn't about party unity; it is about blacks being nervous that their candidate can't quite make it without Hillary. Which is true. But while I was once concerned about Obama not running with Hillary, now I am not so sure she should bother. Let Obama try without her. Or her supporters.
Bob Johnson is a hater. He denied Barack as a valid candidate who cares what he has to say. Why in the world should Barack listen to this idiot who needs to stay in the field entertainment and shut up.
His BET television network has been one of the worst cases of black stereotyping under his reign, videos promoting violence and sexual stereotyping agains women. Encouraging of immoral behavior among teens also needs to be added to the list .
Bob Johnson you make me sick!
Johnson has no experience nor knowledge of politics other thn sucking up.So he should be quiet on this matter It's not surprising tho as he is just as self serving as the Clintons. Hopefully Ny will oust her in the next senate race.
He was on of the reasons Clinton lost !
Bob Johnson just shows that ignorance transcends socio-economic lines
Senator Clinton is NOT change. If she is selected as Senator Obama's running mate, Senator Obama will lose. Let us not forget the hatred that lies outside of the Democratic Party, and the scandalous baggage that she and her husband are carrying with them. They will line up in droves to keep her from gaining national power ever again. Furthermore, I myself would, for the first time, question the genuineness of Senator Obama.
Hillary for VP would be TERRIBLE for Obama.
He needs a fresh start with someone that hasn't dissed him along the way. If it WERE to be Hillary, she would be held accountable for all the slams she's said about Obama, and it would very much weaken the message Obama needs to tell.
HRC said last night, "I will not be making any decisions tonight"...she's still acting like she's in the driver's seat!
Does she not understand that the country has spoken, and she is not the candidate?
Wasn't ol Bob the same one that dogged Senator Obama and acted as if he had so much hatred inside of him for the man. Bob needs to get a life.
Bob Johnson has no right to "advise" Obama to pick Clinton as his running mate. After what he said during the primaries, he has lost any credibility he had with the black community – dude needs to get out of politics and focus on his company (oh snap, he sold BET didn't he?!)
I THINK ITS DISGRACEFUL AND DISTASTEFUL FOR BOB JOHNSON, HILLARY CLINTON OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO FEEL THAT THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRESSURE OBAMA TO SELECT HILLARY AS HIS RUNNING MATE. HE HAS WON THE NOMINATION AND IT'S COMPLETELY "HIS" CHOICE. I THINK HER SPEECH WAS A CLEAR INDICATION THAT SHE WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH. ALL OF THE TALK ABOUT A UNITY TICKET WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARTY... MY QUESTION IS WHEN DID THE CLINTONS BECOME THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY?
It puzzles me that people don't see right through you clintons, and the horrible tactics your using in your efforts to destroy obamas chances of winning, but I do, so here it is..After Iowa, you knew you had to invoke race into the contest because barack was winning the white vote. You played the good cop while your dispicable husband who'll never regain his legacy back played the bad.
This is a decision that Obama will take !!!
Nobody should put pressure on him!!!
It's even ridiculous to do that know!!!! An probably doing it publically won't surely help!!!
If she's on the ticket, I'm voting for McCain.
Obama may be an unknown, but we know plenty about Hillary, and it's all bad.
McCain is somewhere between the two.
Not a good Idea.....Obama can bring this party together without HRC becoming VP....Why make him when no one else has been made. This is for Obama to decide and he should not be pushed into something that the world thinks he should do.
He is his own man and you can take this from him....He does not need HRC to beat J. McCain...He has already done that and it is not November. Stay out to the way BET!!!!!! unless you are supporting Obama all the way
It's going to take a few Johnsons to get the word through; good start.
One, it's the easy way to victory, everything else being equal; they collectively brought in some 95% or so of a huge democrat vote. Two, both have proven they can reach the emotional heart of partially overlapping, but mostly diverged, consitutent body. Three, it would leave no room for "Obamicans" and "Hillicans" to either stand down or vote for McCain.
It would be an interesting move for Obama and Hillary to decide on her heading up the VP and Cabinet search committees.
First, as an African-American myself, I could not disagree with Bob Johnson more. Consider his own "low" approval within the African-American comunity, I would sugget he work on repairing his own image first-the do-anything-as-long-as-it-makes-me-money mentality that he shown is his guiding force, no matter if it involves contributng to destructive images and portrays negative stereotypes of minorities. I guess that's why he's a friend of the do-or- say-anything -to-win couple,–aka the Clintons.
Second, whatever reputation the Clintons might have had in the minority community, in my opinion, is strained and tainted forever. As many have pointed out, we saw the 'real' Bill and Hillary, and that will not be easily forgiven, if at all.
Third, just to throw my opinion for who i think Obama should pick as VP, I would go with retiring Sen. Chuck Hagel, a republican from Nebraska. He is the true "maverick" in the Senate, contrary to John McCain. Sen. Hagel's selection would significantly enhance Obama's chances in Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and in Nebraksa and Oklahoma. He has alreaduy shown he can work with Sen. Tom Coburn as well. It would truly symbolize Obama's ability to bring people together for the common good and blunt any draw Mccain still might have with independents and the so-called 'Reagan' democrats.
Bob,
Living here in Charlotte, we see what a HORRIBLE job you do running the Bobcats.
We see that your political taste is no better.
Give it up, your politician is a loser.
Good idea Bob Johnson especially since the last time you tried to bully Nancy Pelosi and others for your candidate.
Just when I truly believe that Mrs. Clinton can not get any lower she manages to exceed expectations.
If Clinton manages to bully her way on the ticket there in NO way I will support it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After trashing Barack in South Carolina, are we supposed to believe that you have his best interest in mind? Please Mr. Johnson spare me.
Why doesn't he keep out of it! Is it not Senator Obama's choice for VP? I don't like him and I have never disliked someone that I don't personally know and he is one I don't like.
What's is your problem Mr. Johnson?
For all your jesse jackson comments to make him look bad, or your fairytale statements, or your efforts to paint him as a muslim, or your deal with pastor wright to destroy obama( I know you did this because guess who came to your aid after bill screwed monica in 1998)yeah, we have the tape, just like your pathetic attempt to gain commander and chief stature by lying about sniper fire.
HELL TO THE NO!!!!!!!!!!!!
She will not do that. She is still going to the convention so we have to wait and see what happens there. Obama may be ahead of himself announcing being the nominee. This could still change all the way up to August. I wouldn't get too comfortable if I were him. And he already knows that. That is what all the upset was that he couldn't actually "rejoice" when she didn't give her well wishes last night. And we need her in 2012 also. Thanks to 18 million voters! What a historical moment. Not only is she a woman, but she got more votes than any other candidate ever....GO HILLARY 08/12
Let it be known far and wide that
This man does not speak for anyone
other than himself.
Let us all just wish Sen. Hillary Clinton well in her return as Senator
He needs to put a SICK IN IT. This is the same person who had the WORST to say about Barack.
He is STUCK in the past and OWES the Clintons alot that is why he is pushing Hillary.
She is such a divisive person.
Obama / Hagel 08
Oh, shut up Bobby! You have been against Obama since day one. You took your billions and ran away from the AA community, now you want to come back and beg? Obama is about bringing ALL Americans together, you only devide us. Go back to your bobcats and sit down!
This is the most crazy thing I have heard, I do not understand why the Clinton camp can not just take Presedent Obamas win and deal with it. When he is ready to choose his running mate he will do so, and do not think that Team Clinton should be that choice. I feel John Edwards is the pick. Some new blood in the White House. Team Clinton has to many ties to people like Bob Johnson, who as his own personal agenda, and t try and use African Americans to do so is sick. If Bob Johnson wanted the best for African Americans he would not have sold out BET, and made it to the trash that it is now. We all heard the speeches last night, when it comes down to it Obama will not need Team Clinton to beat Great Great Grandpa McCain, and if he does not win in Novmber, God Bless Us All!
Mr Johnson you need to fall back and get the Bobcats in line with the rest of the NBA teams and leave the politics alone, we never heard from you before are have we cared about your opinion, you are not representing African Americans Mr. Billion dollar man, did you even congratulate Obama before you began your so call not to pressure Obama statements, why cant you pressure the Bobcats to make the playoffs are even have a winning season sir.
Not in our lifetime.
please
we need a rest from Hillary's self-involved world
ask her to go away with her $52 million dollars
love to all
Please let this VP thing go. Hillary and Bill in the White House with Obama no way. We are asking for trouble and a complete division. If Barack is to become the next President of these United States then he needs to select a VP that he can work with. The Clintons have serious issues and need to Humble themselves, move on and let go of this entitlement thing.
Someone as honest as Barack Obama doesnt need the dishonesty the Clinton's have shown us. He is smarter than that and anyone with morals would never want the Clinton's any where near them.
My parents taught me you are judged by the company you keep and it still holds true.
Mr Obama cares about the United States of America and all the Clintons care about are the Clintons.
NO WAY should she be even a Senator much less President or Vice President.
Sorry, but hypocrit BET millionare black founder should have NO SAY in Senator Obama's decision. He can take his money and power and 'shove it'. He has never cared for Senator Obama nor the party; his only motivation is his personal agenda.
The Clinton candidacy and her strong supporters like Mr. loud mouth BET have done nothing but degrade and undermind Senator Obama from the start. Now that he officially won the primaries, the Clintons cannot accept defeat... why? Isn't this behavior childish? Their lack of respect, morals and their self of entitlement have blinded them to the point that they don't see how low they have scooped.
What an embarrasement! She is not a leader that can inspire me. Her sense of entitlement given her permision to break the rules and step over anyone that crosses her... just to get what she wants. That is NOT the type of leader I want to raise my girls to be.
So, Mr. BET can go find another job for Mrs. Clinton. Perhaps he should consider making her his BET VP.
The fact that Mr. Johnson has made his fortune appealing to and promoting the most offensive African American stereotypes is the cruelest of ironies. You would think that just for a moment he could pull back and appreciate the historical significance of Barack Obama.
The generation of self-loathing African Americans is over. This truly is a great moment in Unted States history. I love this country!
Hopefully, Obama is smarter than that. He would be foolish to accept all the baggage that comes with her as a running mate, not the least of which is her "husband".
Shame on you, Hillary Clinton. Shame on you.
Obama should NOT pick her for VP. She's already proven how UNtrustworthy she is. How many of those 18million votes were 'Operation Chaos' Republicans with no intention of voting for her? How many were Democrats that are sorry now? He'll make up the difference in the Independents and Republicans that weren't permited to vote in many state primaries. Let her get deeper in debt while she courts the delegates up to the Convention. Obama – do not let that sore loser pressure you to poison the ticket.
We need to take our country back from the likes of the Clinton's and the Bush's and their failed messages and policies.
Obama should offer the vice-presidency to Hillary Clinton to promote unity between the different Democratic Party’s groups. Hillary has worked arduously for that second position, if not for the Presidency. Obama cannot afford to ignore 18 million+ voters.
It IS pressure and Clyburn is too smart to fall for those tactics. Your candidate LOST Johnson. You can't buy her a VP position on Obama's ticket. He earned the right to lead the ticket and he earned the right to pick his own VP. And he will not be intimidated by Hillary or her supporters.
Kudos to the political team who was there all night and then again at 6 this morning. Way to go for the over time!! Job well done people!
Now Mr. Johnson is a very successful business man who has done things his way to get to where he is today. He would not like other people forcing him to make decisions that would affect his future, he should not press his opinion upon anyone else.
JUST SAY NO..to Hilliary..we do not want that sniper fire liar as vp. she cannot be trusted..
At this point and time Mr. Johnson should refrain from giving unsolicited advice to Barack Obama on behalf of Senator Clinton, this is the same man who called the now democratic nominee "someone who was doing his own stuff on the streets of Chicago", implying drug use, Ms. Clinton should not use surrogates to pressure a V.P. candidacy and Mr. Obama should and cannot give in to that pressure, he proved to be far more gracious, and by the way, the lack of concession from her part, only diminishes her, not him, she behaved like a spoiled brat who did not get her way and therefore does not how to be a teammate. There's definitely no place for her on this campaign, the fact that she ignored the history made by an African American means that she has lost forever this constituency.
FORGET IT NO HILLARY AND BILL THEY ARE OLD NEWS NO CHANGE HE WILL PICK SOMEONE WORTHY TO SERVE AS VP BAD NEWS WITH HER
bob johnson is a traitor to the black community on so many levels. he founded a network that makes black people look like idiots. why should anyone - the black caucus no less! - listen to him?
The only way Obama will get my vote is if Hillary is his VP. Even with her on the ticket, I will (puke) and vote for him. Otherwise, I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November.
I've never liked this clown. Hillary had a chance to be VP before she went on that rant about how she "won" the popular vote" last night. Obama can't get 5 minutes to just enjoy the moment without Hillary and her posse breathing down his neck about a VP position. Leave the man alone and let him do what he wants!
Obama 08
You havent ran an honorable campaign like others are stupid enough to say, but a joke of a campaign. you make women all across america look horrible, like whinners, or cry baby women who punch the sexism card if things don't go there way. You should have quit this race 2 months ago as you knew you couldn't win, but you stayed in because you needed time to further divide the races.
Give it a rest. It has been 24 hours and they are making demands on Obama. Let the man enjoy the moment.
Let Bob Johnson take a seat back, I am an African-american, and where was he when Hillary Clinton was injecting race into the campaign, let Obama pick his own VP, why they want to pressure him into choosing her, there a lot of quallified candidates out there, that don't have the baggage that Hillary and Bill has, since when does the nominee has to be told who to chose. Hillary thinks she is entitled to be President and when that did not work now she is entitled to to VP, heck NO!!!
"Billionaire businessman Bob Johnson, a close adviser and friend to Sen. Hillary Clinton , launched a campaign Wednesday to persuade Sen. Barack Obama to offer the vice presidential slot on the Democratic ticket to Clinton."
Bob Johnson – Definition of Arrogance: "offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride". I suppose Mr. Johnson is now a self appointed LOBBYIST for Hillary? I am certainly glad Obama is adamant about his disdain for lobbyists and will not find himself blackmailed into choosing Hillary for his running mate. Hillary continues to maintain her arrogance, while Obama has finished the race with grace, humility and DIGNITY!
first I am Canadian and looking at this from the outside.. Obama does not have a chance up against McCain unless he has Hilliary Clinton as his VP. Obama is a Talker and Hillary Clinton is a doer, together they can win!!
I hope for your Countries sake the Democrates take over the White House but I honestly belive they cannot do it without Hillary Clinton, Obama is just to week to do it otherwise!! His biggest mistake would be not to have her join him..
"You know as well as I the deep affection that millions of African Americans hold for both Senator Clinton and President Clinton. …" which of course, went out the door as soon as there was an African American candidate. What happened to not being judged by the color of your skin? Not having preferential treatment because of one's race? I guess the most important thing is to have "control of the white house".
What does Barack Obama believe?
Sen. Obama should ask Hillary to be his VP.
But if the Democratic Party refuses..
And if you still want a change, forget the demobureaucrats.
Go with the third party.
Senator Obama-
DO NOT PICK HER AS YOUR VP. Here is why?
She fires up Repblicans more than anyone other than her husband.
She has bad mouthed you, lied about you, and accused you of everything under the sun.
She has angered YOUR supporters.
She refuses to do what is right.
She never apologizes.
She can't play by the rules.
BILL CLINTON, he will be making dumb statements throughout your tenure in office.
She doesn't want to be number 2, and she will not sit quietly.
Some of your supporters despise her so much, they may switch sides, like ALL of her supporters claim they will do.
SHE LIES WAY TO EASILY. That Bosnia thing was disgusting.
Please ask Rendell or a woman.
Thanks!
Only one other person is more a pain in the you know what than this person.
NO HILLARY!!
OBAMA/EDWARDS
Bob Johnson needs to sit down and shut up. If HRC was the nominee, would he be writing the same letter asking her to make Obama her VP? I doubt it. Bob Johnson, if you want the elected officials to do the right thing, don't involve yourself. Your not elected.
Originally, the link on the front identified Bob Johnson as the "BET founder." Now that's been replaced with a generic identification as a "billionaire." Why does CNN try to hide that Hillary Clinton has black supporters? Why does CNN want to make it look like Hillary Clinton is the candidate of "billionaires"? Why does CNN want to thwart a healing process? Why does CNN not stop its unbelievably biased coverage of this election?
This guy is a JOKE. He has been one of the Clinton's biggest negative cheerleaders against Obama and has said some outlandish things throughout this campaign. I find it very odd that he and other Clinton allies are trying to undermine Obama's historic victory and demand her to have the VP spot.
Obama does not need Hillary to win in November.
I hope Senator Obama does not choose Hillary as his running mate. Like many others, I feel very strongly that she has a problem with ethics and values, and so I will never cast a vote for her. And however she decides to proceed with her campaign, I know her choice will be a self-serving one, not one based on party or country.
Maybe a cabinet position...
Maybe a Supreme Court justice...
NOT Vice-President.
Ahhh, helloooo!!
I thought it was "to the victor goes the spoils." You people are acting as if this is Hillary's right to be VP. Last I checked, Barack will win the nomination and the decision is his alone. If she chooses her, then fine, otherwise, it's his choice not hers. And if her supporters want to vote for McCain or not vote at all, then so be it.
No way she should be his VP. She couldn't even concede the primary election she blew so why should he even consider her? And why are her backers so interested in pushing this. What kind of corruption are Lani Davis and Bob Johnson trying to inject into an Obama general campaign or presidency?
YOu don't care about this country hillary, you just care about yourself. now, after you did everything you could to move the goal post back so obama couldn't win, you won't even conceed when he's reached the number you claimed he had to have to make you get out. all you want to do is drag this thing out, so that obama can't heal the divide, then he'll lose in Nov, for you to run in 2012. What in the hell makes you think that blacks and young people will vote for you in 2012? Oh..you think that things will get so bad from a mccain presidency that will be begging for your to come back? YOu pathetic woman.
you may have a lot of cash but poor eye sight
Why does she have such control over hBob Johsnoln?
Yeah, Bob...float that preposterous idea to those African-Americans in SC about how much the Clintonistas care so much for that community. You are such a sleaze!!!!
Oh crawl back into your hole. This man has made his millions by promoting drugs, sex and violence against women to young people. He speaks only for Hillary and his self interest. Away with you, back into your filthy hole. Yeah! remember what he said about Obama earlier. Eat your words.
TMan
Money begets money. In the black community it is no secret that Bob Johnson sold out BET to a group of people who have done nothing but caused the channel to degrade and belittle the African American experience. Johnson himself is a politician of the Clinton's era, exactly what Obama is against. Members of the Black Caucus know what is going on as African Americans throughout America.
Unfortunately, most of the African American politicians who have followed Mrs. Clinton during her campaign were the ones who believe in the crooked back door deals – traditional politics. Barack represents something new and fresh. Look at the campaigns, listen to his message, and check out who follows him most – educated people, young progressive people, and African Americans who always believed that eventually we would overcome.
My daughters and I (19, 21, and 23) celebrated last night as we watched Obama make history. I am proud to witness history at it's best and will cast my vote for the first African American candidate for President of the United States!
Hillary is bad news. she is the same old politics, I will vote for McCain if she is on the ticket. Pick webb or nunn for vp. Do the right thing.
Obama stands or honesty, transparency, integrity, respect, humility – Hillary Clinton does not score very high in any of these categories. As much as I respected her one year ago, she has disqualified herself from the ticket. Leaving her off the ticket will only alienate people who don't like him anyway – but it will show strenght of leadership and will gain Obama even more respect among his followers and among independents and republicans. Barack, please do not compromise your principles for short-term (and short sighted) political gain.
Everyone has a right to feel safe in their own work environment and Sen. Obama deserves that right, as well. I cannot think of anything more frightening than having Hillary Clinton standing in the wings during his Presidency. Four years (at least) of "duck and cover" just doesn't sound healthy to me. Send Hillary back to the Senate- her brand of politics are not welcome anymore- the democrats have made that pretty clear.
Bob Johnson needs to go sit down somewhere. He just wants attention, every month he pops up with some stupid demands via a letter like he is so powerful. His money has gone to his head. He does not have as much influence as he thinks. I hope the Obama Black Congressional supporters do not give him a second thought. "Who does he think he is?" Obama does not need Clinton on his ticket to win; he may need her to help campaign for him, but already she and her husband are trying to bully their way into the VP slot. If he chooses her and they win, they will be "second-guessing" every move he makes. I'm sure he's thinking long and hard about this situation, but I certainly hope he doesn't let the likes of Bob Johnson or the Clintons control him and/or his VP decision. Thank you.
I can't see Hillary being the VP. When you bring Hillary in as VP then Senator Obama would have to bring in Bill Clinton. It's not feasible for him to bring Hillary without Bill. This combination would not work. Bill still have a lot of garbage that he is carrying around.
WHY ARE THE STAKES SO HIGH AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN. IM A WHITE DESCENDED FRON NATIVE AMERICAN AND YOU "MR RICH IVE MADE THE AMERICAN DREAM " JOHNSON FIND THIS ELECTION UNIMPORTANT TO ME AND MINE. THESE AGENDA DRIVEN POLITICIANS AND NOVELTY CANDIDATES ARE THE CANCER IN MODERN POLITICS. TWO THINGS I HEAR AN AWFUL LOT LAYELY FROM FOLKS IS HOW SOMEHOW SOMEONE FINALLY DESERVES THE OFFICE AND HOW THEY WILL HELP THEIR PEOPLE ONCE IN OFFICE. MY TAX BURDEN IS AS PAINFUL AS ANY. I SAT AT A RED LIGHT FILLED WITH PNEUMONIA AND HAVING TO GO TO WORK THAT WAY LISTENING TO THE "DIFFERENT " CANDIDATE KNOWING MY HEALTH AND WELFARE MEANT NOTHING TO ANY OF THEM. MY ONE FREIND I COUNT A TRUE FREIND IS A BLACK BROTHER I MET WHILE HE WAS DENIED MEMBERSHIP IN MY CHURCH. THEY UNDERSTOOD HOW BACKWARDS I THINK THEY ARE FROM THE GET GO. I DIDNT PET THEIR BIGOTRY. PLEASE GET OVER WHATS BEST FOR THE PARTY AND GET THESE HYPOCRITICAL LIARS AWAY FROM POLICY MAKING THAT AFFECTS US A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N-S. OUR AGENDA IS MAKING A LIVING AND PROVIDING FOR OUR FAMILIES NOT POLITICING AND PARTY BUILDING.
Why Democrats all the time put party first and Nation interest second?
That puzzles me and after this primary was most corrupted, brokered and media bias in American history I don't have same vision of Democratic party as I use to. All this pressure on Supper delegates and intimidation of delegates in Texas is not democratic therefore
I would rather stay home on election day or vote independent.
Bobby,
Please shut up!!!!
Hillary does not need to be on his ticket.
Oh,by the way..thanks for BET...NOT
NOOOOOOO.
Having Clinton as the VP on the Obama ticket will forever cast a shadow over his candidacy and his presidency when he wins in November. He needs to stand without Clinton and continue his message of change. One of his biggest critiques of Senator Clinton throughout the primary season is that she represents "politics as usual" in Washington. He would be hypocritical to put her on the ticket. Please, Senator Obama, put someone else - Richardson, Dodd, Clark, Edwards, ANYONE but Hillary next to your name.
Obama/_______ (NOT CLINTON) '08.
Senator Clinton lost the election. Now she is attempting to blackmail Senator Obama into chosing her for his VP. How is this helping to heal the Democrats? She also needs to remember that several of her votes were from Republicans who hope she IS on the Democratic ticket so that it is easier for them to win. I am a women and hope to see a female in the White House as President in my lifetime. However, it has to be the right woman and Hillary is NOT that person. She has no integrity. If she is on the ticket as VP, Obama had better get extra protection! A lot of people in her way come up missing.
TO: Bob
America will not be force fed Clinton. You have been an idiot from the beginning.
Obama/Whoever HE chooses 08.
CONGRATUATIONS TO SENATOR OBAMA!!!!!!!
..HE FOUGHT AND WON THIS NOMINATION!!! LET HIM DECIDE WHO HE WANTS..MY QUESTION IS.. IF THE SITUATION WERE REVERSED WOULD CLINTON BE PRESSURED TO HAVE HIM ON THE TICKET???? I DONT THINK SO!!
HILARY AND BILL NEEDS TO GO HOME, SHE DID NOT EVEN HAVE THE DECENY TO CONGRATULATE HIM SO WHY ON EARTH SHOULD HE BE PRESSURED INTO DOING THIS!! THE WOMAN GAVE A CAMPAIGN SPEECH LAST NITE, WHICH MEANS SHE HAS NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED HIM AS THE NOMINEE, SO HOW CAN ANYONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND EXPECT HER TO SETTLE FOR THE NO.2 SPOT!!
TODAY BELONGS TO BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA, LET THEM ENJOY IT WITHOUT THE BAD TASTE OF HILLARY AND BILLARY!!!!!
An Obama-Clinton ticket is a train wreck waiting to happen. One, Obama ran on the promise of change and doing away with old Washington politics. Clinton is the poster child for doing business as usual. Two, I don't believe there is a person in this country who thinks that Billary – Hillary and Bill – can and will play second fiddle to Obama and take orders. Can't you see the media circus surrounding the Clintons, especially when Bill's transgressions, old and new, arise. Three, all the posturing that Hillary's women supporters will opt to either vote for McCain or abstain in November, is just that – posturing. When the women discover McCain's position re Roe v Wade and his pledge to nominate as many as three ultra conservative judges to the US Supreme Court will change their mind quicker than New England weather and will support Obama.
If Hillary is not the VP, Obama will loose. Do you Obama buts understand this? Just read these comments. We are SOOO split.
United we stand, divided we fall!
Obama/Hillary 08 or sad to say McCain for at least 4 years!
This is why it will not work! Its all about her team, forcing her agenda. Its Senator Obama's decision and let him choose. No one needs to "endorse" anybody. The day of endorsements are over. Its time to rally around Obama. Stop the division!!
Bob Johnson needs to shut-up and sit down. As an African-American you are a disgrace. With your inflammatory remarks against Sen. Obama and your butt-kissing with the Clintons; shut-up. What you should be doing is speaking on the historical moment made by our future President; Sen. Barack Obama. But, what are you doing, trying to get Hillary on the ticket. Harriet Tubman said she could have freed more slaves if they new they were slaves. Wake up "brother", no one hears you.
Mr. Johnson, are you okay with how she has inplied that Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama was less than worthy. How she has shunned him. Her tacky ploy of saying she wanted to be VP on the day that was Senator Obama's day.
She has lost my respect. If she is on his ticket she bess be steppin' and fetchin' to the Commander in Chief!
THE-SUPER-TICKET(OBAMA & CLINTON)! AWESOME! GOD BLESS THEM BOTH & AMERICA TOO! 200 YEARS AFTER SLAVERY, AWESOME! 42 YEARS AFTER GETTING THE RIGHT TO VOTE, AWESOME! OBAMA & CLINTON! ARE CHANGE, WE THE PEOPLE, CAN BELIEVE IN! AWESOME!
Look at what "BET" and Mr. Johnson has done for African Americans community ...he is full of BOLOGNA
Having Clinton on Obama ticket does not ensure a win. Obama will win this nomination with a VP he can work with..not a VP that is pushed on him by Clinton supporters.
Back the Hell Off of Mr Obama
He wins and she loses so today you are now part of the we (African American). I hope they do not take your advice after the way you critized him.
Why would Obama want Hillary as his VP after all of the mud that she and her campaign threw his way?
He of all people should be totally ignored. Especially for what he did to Obama 2 times.
His petition shouldbe for Hillary so show some humility & respect for the winner.............then maybe while Obama covers all options.
Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, and she should be the Democratic nominee. The electoral college, and the way delegates are distributed has proven to be unfair more than once. The DNC helped screw this up this time.
It is a fact that Hillary was not shown much respect by the media. So many pundants and talking heads have that permanent Repugnant smile made famous by Chaney, Rove, Bush, Limbaugh. Too many neanderthal pundants and Stepford wives being yes girls to the neanderthals. We know who they all are on fox, msnbc, and cnn.
We need some more Cronkites and Brokaws to bring dignity back to the newroom. We have great anchors in Katie Couric, Kyra Phillips, and very few others.
Bob Johnson doesn't speak for the Black Community. He needs to go and sit down stop trying to ruin people lives. He has done anything for the Black Community. Who listen to him or takes him serious.
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. The Clintons bring mor CONS than PROS. The Clintons will fuel attacks left and right from the GOP and even the liberal media. They have tons of baggage. While Hillary's message may be good, her and Bill's past and current controversies are not worth it. She can hold a high position in the next administration, just not the VP!!
Now Now Obama supporters, if you read previous messages you have all said that the Hillary supporters should not be stubborn and vote for McCain. Whats up with that Brina. ?
Mr. Johnson, how dare you insult Senator Obama's judgement, good sense and ability to select his running mate. You and Senator Clinton are pressuring this man, the democratic nominee to do something that he is SO HARD trying to change, the typical pressure tactics of the old regime that we as Americans are tired of. Senator Obama will make the decision of his running mate. He needs someone that he can TRUST and it is not Hillary and Bill, some one that has his back (loyalty like you have for Hillary) this is not Hillary, and someone he feels comfortable with, this could or could not be Hillary.
There are others that could offer just as much or more than Senator Clinton.
Leave this alone. Senator Obama can and will make this decision without anyone's interference. There very well could be a place for Senator Clinton in the OBAMA administration, however, it may not be as V.P.
This is from the guy who tried to make a joke about Obama's drug use in his younger days. As a person, he's pathetic and deserves no note as to who should be VP or not.
Get a life tired old Bob Johnson!!! We've heard your mouth before and sick of it. We know you probably have vested money in Hillary's campaign and need your money back. Too bad you can't promote a Bootylicious concert on BET anymore to rake in any more money.
Blacks HAD affected for the Clintons. They blew it themselves. Now go tell your master Hillary she should apologize for the amount of racial and gender division she has injected in this race or at least speak on both issues which she has yet to formally do other than crying foul!!!
BHO would do well to consider HRC comments on Senator Robert Kennedy, and the circumstances surrounding Vince Foster before he selects a VP. Hillary and Bill don't want her to be anybody's Cheney.
Senator Obama should select a vice presidential candidate with whom he can work well so that his plans and dreams for the future of our country can come to fruition.
Senator Clinton is not a person who will work well in second-place position – it would be best for her to find her niche either as leader in the Senate or as governor.
Unfortunately, Obama would then have two running mates – Hillary AND Bill. Does anyone really believe they will stand in the background and let him be President? Plus, their styles are so different – Obama wants to change government to eliminate the huge influence of special interests. The Clintons were king and queen of favors (look at the pardons...) I think if it were just Hillary, it could work, maybe...but not this way. I'm an independent who has always voted Repulbican. I'm so frustrated with politics that I was planning to vote Obama, more for the change than the policy. Having Clinton on the ticket negates that change.
Too bad she ran a dishonest campaign. Who cares what this billionaire said or what she promised him. We don't need or want anymore Clinton lies.
"You know the affection that millions of African Americans hold for the Clintons".This would explain why Obama won 90% of Black voters.
why do some people now question Obama's ability to make it on his own after he just clinched the nomination. Must be nice to sit back and have your bully friends do for you what you're to proud to do, admit you lost and move on.
That uncle tom needs to shut up and go back to pushing 'booty videos'. what qualifications does he have to make that decision.
I resent billionaire lobbyists pushing things like this. Obama needs to make this decision completely independent of pressure from special interests. I trust him to pick the best candidate. Now everyone leave him alone and let him work on it.
Why would he do this?! She has not even acknowledged him as the winner of the Democratic party. This is a bad decision and one that should not include having her on the ballot. Im sure Senator Obama and his staff will go with their better judgement and not fall for this. He does not need her.
Hilary as VP certainly negates the whole "Change" campaign.
If this isn't pressure then I don't think I want to know what pressure is. I think it's so distasteful and unflattering for Hiliary's supporters to jump in and start this very public campaign for her to be VP. In my opinion she doesn't deserve it b/c the methodology used to even start the VP discussions are reminiscent of "Old Washington" ways and this is what Obama speaks against. It's sad that Hiliary sent a message last night stating it's about her and that her speech spoke so much about "I" (her). It makes it seem like she has her own interest and ego to feed, not the American people. I hope she resolves this conflict in herself and just works to join the party. As of now she looks like she'll going to hold the party "hostage" until she gets the VP spot or she'll go to the credentials committee?
This is a sad moment in history and she is the sorest of losers/terrible sportsmanship.
Hilllary Clinton's total and absolute disrespect for Sen Obama and HIS million of supporters was a national shame. What about us Ms Clinton? There is no way she should be on anyone's ticket as a leader.
As an Obama supporters since the Beginning I just recently said he should not pick her because of the evil she has done in this campaign but as the Nomination is Obamas i say who care if he pick her that is fine because that is his decision to make and if he don't that is also his decison to make but as democrats we should respect his decision even if it is Hillary We should still be as energized as we can be for Barack's Ticket in November. Obama 08
BHO should step aside and let Hillary take charge, Hillary for President BHO for VP. Now thats a ticket. BHO could run in the next election.
He needs to bring her in as V.P, or he will lose. Her supporters are hurt and angry over how she was treated during the past 18 mos. and don,t thing we will forget it in the next few mos. If she is not on the ticket I for one will vote McCain. MICHELLE OBAMA SAID SHE WAS NOT SURE SHE WOULD VOTE FOR HILLARY IF HER HUSBAND DID NOT WIN. so please don,t start calling me horrible names.
CRABS IN A BARREL
This BET guy is just doing another bully job for the Clintons. I DO NOT think Hillary should be on the ticket. She would undermine and undercut him in every way she could. He has been gracious towards her all along and she is such a sore looser, she vows to stay in and continue to damage.
She should be the be the VP for BET and that's it!
This is Obama's moment. He is the nominee and will elect his own running mate, not Clinton, not Clinton's supports, not White women who don't want to see a black man become a president.
NO...NO...NO! HE HAS COME TO FAR TO LET HER DRAG HIM DOWN AND TRY TO OVER SHADOW HIM AT EVERY TURN. WE DO NOT NEED BILLARY TELLING HIM WHAT TO DO. DON'T DO IT OBAMA!!
He should be able to pick whoever he wants. People need to stop this and let him make his own decision. Personally I do not want her. Look at all she has done. She through everything but the ktichen sink to this man he still stayed strong. And if she goes into office with him I am not sure about his safety. I think she would try and do something to him. So not on VP for HRC. She showed her true colors.If it was the other way around do you think she would pick Obama and people woruld force her to no. So back off!! He doesn't need HRC to win. People want others to believe that.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!
Why does he have to chose Clinton, she has more baggage than he does. I think race is minor in this election due to Obama's views on the world and making a difference in America. It will alway's be ahead if the media continues to use is as a storyline. It appears the only channel that continues to try to use this over and over again is CNN
The gall ittakes to say that sort of thing now, after EVERYTHING she ha spulled to try and take this away from him.
This contest was over after super tuesday, Clinton just refused to admit it. Now this guy (and I won't even start on the things he said about barack) is trying to throw his money bags around to get her back in the White House.
Get over yourself and start looking at whats best for this country, it sure has Hell isn't Billary!
NOOOO, Hillary should not be on Obama's ticket she is deceitful and underhanded and very misleading we've had enough of that with bush she and her aides , thats close to her McCAulliff . she took or tried to take the Glory from Obama last night at no time in her s speech did she acknowledge him as the nominee
Bob Johnson needs to just hide under his money somewhere and stay out of politics. Wasn't he attacking Obama at first? He is such a disappointment, and he is no Bloomberg.
I think it's absolutely laughable that anyone can make any demands of Barack Obama. He and his team are going to make the best decision for first, the country and then, his family. Hillary is far from being the ideal running mate. Her speech last night did not, in any way, make a clear distinction between him being the nominee and her being something other than the nominee. The only thing she did was elaborate on what she's been saying for months now – she should be the nominee. There will be no unity in her mind. She may do what she has to do publicly for the party so that she doesn't end her political career, but, make no mistake about it – Hillary will act as she's supposed to be President.
Her behavior last night indicates she is not VP material. To be VP one must be a team player. Her failure to concede and throw her support behind the nominee belies a selfishness that will do the party more harm than good.
Additionally, at this point her husband is a liability.
Finally, the GOP would be jumping up and down in their seats if she is VP. They know that with Hillary and Bill on the ticket the Republican base will come out in droves to vote against them.
I hope we democrats are smarter than that.
I don't think anyone needs reminding of what Johnson has previously said about Obama. He has no right bullying the victor and nominee on who should be his running mate.
This up to Obama, Already the lobbying superstars of Washinton have started, this is what Clinton is going to bring. Obama you did it without Clinton, if these people are worried about the party they should just come and unite the party without pre-conditions, they created that division they should fix rather than trying to tie strings on Obama. Obama if you loose in November you loose with diginity do not fall in the Old Washingto for the first time Stand up for the Change We Believe In say no to Old washington. It up to the American people to crusify their country because HRC lost let them do it. No Hillary On the ticket.
How dare you write a letter to the Majority Whip and demand "If the Congress members can come together and agree as I do that it would be in the best interest of the party to have Sen. Clinton on the ticket, they carry that petition to Sen. Obama," he said. No, other president that I have known has ever been "pressured" into making a choice of such high nature. He will need to choose a Vice President he can TRUST, who is LOYAL, and who has the best interest of the PARTY as well as the NATION, when you look at those three things HILLARY does not come to mind.
But let me say that I did not think for a moment that she was going to suspend nor conceed the nomination last night, but out of pure unity and support of the party she SHOULD have congratulated him and focused on what THEY together have done in this primary season and what still needs to be done in the general election. In the beginning I was all for a " Dream Ticket" even when Bill was saying things and when Hillary was slamming him against the wall, but she and the CLINTON machine has lost all respect and any type of chance in my book to claim the 2nd prize. Johnson is a man of what I thought was good judgement but he like his nominee is tryin to "fight" but this fight is dividing not Uniting us to come together. He does not have the nation at heart he wants what he wants and does not care how far or how long it will take. They are trying to steal a moment in history away because it was not the right moment of choice.
It doesn't make any sense, this teaming up with Clinton for VP. During her divisive campaign she has shot at Obama incessantly; those bullets are now being used by McCain.
McCain has nothing but praise for HRC... no wonder, she did her best to weaken the democratic party chances in November for any other democratic candidate and she provided some ammo the republicans are planning to use (as they said).
Besides she brings no change and Obama campaigned on change, not pandering to special interests.
At various rallies, she scoffed at his vision of America, talked about "celestial music, angels coming down from the sky, and all will be well", clearly (no "misspeaking") mocking Obama.
How on earth do you expect him to pick her as VP, unless he's blackmailed hard?
How does he speak for African Americans? Who made him our spokesperson? Better yet, I am an American of African decent and he does not speak for me. I can, however, speak for myself and no one else. Why doesn't he look in the mirror at his sexist, racist , offensive videos he promotes on his cable BET network and hop right on the same team with those West Virginians that voted for Hillary because Obama was black.........
I am so glad that Obama is asking all Americans to work together. If we, as Americans, have endorsed Obama as our Canidate, then why his this man trying to be the first "lobbyist" Americans are trying to get rid of in our government. We elect someone because he or she represents the people not a "friend of Clintons".....
Let me be clear, If Obama asks Senator Clinton to be his Vice President on his own accord fine. If he doesn't ask her thats fine too.
One questions Mr. Bob Johnson, how much were all those Clinton favors worth?
Obama have time to campaign in the states he needs to win and get to know these people without the interference of Hillary.. Hillary caused a lot of voters not to vote for Obama in the first place. I really object to her being on the ticket because of the harsh words, Bill and others that would under mind his messge tone. Obama be smart and don't take the baggage that is set forth and as you have told your voters that don't vote out of fear. We are trying to come together, and if Hillary was a true player she would have conceded last night and tried to get the show on the road. Hillary don't care about what will happen to this party because she is still stuck on stupid and want the role as nominee for President. That want happen Hillary no no no. and a big No.
Obama would be a fool to take her as a running mate. It would be the republicans' dream come true.
I am with you Brina. That woman is a cancer and she would do nothing but undermine his presidency every chance she got. There are more qualified candidates (men and women) who would serve Senator Obama better as a VP.
This man has some nerve. As soon as I saw his face I remembered him introducing Clinton at an event and speaking very poorly about Obama. Talking about how Obama was doing drugs while Hillary was fighting to save the world. I'm not against Clinton on the ticket and it certainly would bring some much needed unity to the party but she needs someone else to spread that message. This guy needs to go back to 'whatever he was doing' in his neighborhood.
I think as the Democratic nominee that he should be able to pick who his VP candidate is no matter what anyone says. He has earned that right.
CNN,
I totally agree that you have the BEST political team coverage, but why lead off with this story?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The real news of the day is Senator Obama!!! And, NO WAY should Bob Johnson get a say so in who Obama chooses for HIS V.P.!!
The first words out of Johnson's mouth at the start of the campaign were totally disrespectful to Obama, so he should either sign up to work for Obama to beat McCain or "SHUT UP" & sit on the sidelines because I'm sure his opinion means nothing to Obama!!!!!!! at least I hope not!
CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
Proud African American Female Veteran for Obama 08 and BEYOND!!!
If she is on the ticket, the White House is guaranteed. If not, who knows. Obama supporters are acting like she won 10 to 15% of the vote. If that were the case, I would say look all you want. But the people of the US have spoken and chosen the top two for the ticket. The question that was finally resolved last night was who would be on top. The Democrats need a unified ticket that will guarantee the White House and taking complete control of Congress. Obama/Clinton 2008 will see more turnout than ever before. People need to remember that even though they have been back and forth fighting like siblings, the bigger picture is clear to both of them and they both know what is needed to drastically change the course of this country and move it in the right direction.
It sounds like pressure to me. Let Barack make his own choice Bob. How about you try and make a difference and clean up some of the mess that your programming on BET caused instead of worrying about your friend being on the ticket.
Hillary and Barak are almost similar on the issues. If one decides to vote for McCain because Hillary lost, then I can not help but think race is a major factor here. In other words. A democrat voting for McCain out of anger at Obama ensures only one thing and that is racism is live and well. I feel sorry for those who base their votes on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and ethinicity rather than on the issues.
I am a 66 year old long-time feminist, and am I the only one who finds Hillary Clinton's behavior in defeat a very negative reflection on women? Can anyone imagine the loser in Game Seven at a World Series going back into the locker room and refusing to "concede" to the winning team? Picture this: The manager saying to the press: "We played an incredible series, and we need a few days to adjust to this loss. You have to allow us time to adjust." Oh, and then trumpeting how his/her team actually played so much better in every way than the eventual winner. I am all for fight and tenacity, but this is just ridiculous!
Johnson is out of his mind about the deep affection that millions of African Americans hold for both Senator Clinton and President Clinton after the type of mudslinging, kitchen sink throwing campaign the Clintons used to discredit Obama
No Mr. Johson, Obama do not need you to tell him how to run his political business. You are the same guy who underestimate him durning the primary season.
I have supported Barack financially and with my vote. I avidly support him however if he chooses hillary I won't cross over to repub but I won't vote. How presumptuous to think she should be on his ticket. It is Barack's call and so far he has shown brilliant judgement so hopefully he will not choose her.
Women are powerful.
The Rice Riots of 1918 were a series of popular disturbances that erupted throughout Japan from July to September 1918, which brought about the collaps of the Terauchi administration.
This Rice Riots were started by the GROUP OF ANGRY WOMEN (when house wives found out about the manipulation and all the men were gone and the government didn't do anything, this was before women had voting rights) in the rural town of Japan and spread all over the country.
Women can vote now.
Johnson needs to worry about his basketball team and quit making stupid statements about Obama like he did a few weeks ago....
Who in the hell cares what some billionaire thinks! Eveyone in this country has an opinion about who should be Vice President, so what makes him so special!
Let Obama have his moment. His good judgement got him where he is today-the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. Let's trust his team to vet ALL the possibilities for vp. Furthermore, Since when is someone nominated by Congress to be the nominees's vp? Again, Clinton and her supporters are trying to change the rules to get something for themselves. This election is NOT about Hillary. She needs to get over herself.
Bob Johnson should shut up! We remember how you insulted Barack during the SC primary.
Go ahead and vote McCain. What i do get is just because some people don't get there way they start to whine. You are not a true democrat and you are supporting death to our soldiers and our economy. Some people are unbelievable. The racism has really come out. Grow up. Stop the drama and vote Obama. Or just don't vote at all.
He is a great man that has done amazing things for the Country of Liberia. I totally disagree that an Obama – Clinton ticket is a solid move for the Democratic party. I hope Obama selects Bill Richardson for his actual foreign policy experience.
Where do the rich and privileged get off? This country is not theirs to run. We've had special interests run this country for far too long and we can see the results.
This guy is afraid his ticket to influence might not be in the White House – and hopefully she won't. The last 16 years have been defined by special interests running this country and they've run it into the ground.
Sorry Bob Johnson. Sit down and be quiet.
This fiasco should have been over months ago. Hopefully it will be on election day, November 4, 2008.
Robert Johnson should stay out of this. We all remember the disrespectful comments he made against Obama that helped Clinton loose the nomination in the first place (when Johnson campaigned for her). Johnson said horrible things about Obama.
An Obama/Clinton ticket is a guaranteed win for John McCain. Guaranteed!!
Speak for yourself...I am an African American, and the Clinton's have lost my respect. She could have done a lot to fix that, but her lack of humility last night was the last straw. By the way, she and her supports like to talk about all the votes she got. What about the $18 million he got??? We matter just as much!!!
WHO THE HELL IS THIS JOHNSON GUY TO TELL US WHAT WE SHOULD DO.
I THINK THIS JOHNSON GUY STILL CANNOT GET THE MESSAGE IN HIS THICK HEAD THAT OBAMA REPRESENT CHANGE AND NOT THE OLD WASHINGTON POLITICS.
WE DO NOT NEED UNGRATEFUL IDIOTS LIKE MR. JOHNSON TO TELL US WHAT WE NEED TO DO.
HE DOESN'T REPRESENT THE VISION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING NOR DOES HE KNOWS THE MEANING OF CHANGE.
HE IS A CAPITALIST AND AN OPPORTUNIST.
AN OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET IS OUTRAGEOUS.
tHE WOMAN DID NOT EVEN CONCEEDED AND ADMITTED THAT OBAMA IS THE WINNER.
SO WHY SHOULD HE CONSIDER HER AS A VP? HE DOESN'T OWE HER ANYTHING.
AND WHO THE HELL IS HILARY CLINTON. OR SHOULD I SAY THE CLINTONS.
It's kinda like a catch 22 if he picks her he'll lose some of his supporters and bring on her families baggage...if he doesn't he'll lose her supporters and divide the party...
Bob Johnson has some nerve to offer advice to the candidate that he made such horrible personal attacks on. His opinion does not represent Black America or hell, America!! This decision is the winning candidate's to make. I am sure Obama will weigh ALL his options carefully – without interference from die-hard Clintonistas. I'd rather him run an honest campaign, true to his principles and choose his own VP and lose the election than take Hillary under pressure – someone that has proven, especially last night, that she has HER best interests at heart first and foremost and that he cannot trust as his VP.
I will be horribly disappointed if he foils under this kind of pressure and Hillary's awful grandstanding.
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Hilary for HUD .... not VP.
reason has left the building if he puts her on the ticket with him. sorry to say this but she will only bring her own baggage of her and his (Bill)past. Hillary needs to go to move on dot com and do something on her own. the problems created by the old guards can not be fixed by them and Hillary needs acceptance that the majority has spoken amen
I advise the Obama campaign to offer Mrs. Clinton a Cabinet position. Health and Human Services would fit her well. Under no circumstances should she be offered any position, such as VP, from which she cannot be fired.
This man should mind his own business.This is not his decision ..Billary should not be the V.P.–she's like Lady Macbeth–be careful..
Hillary can't play games anymore because no one is listening to her, so she just have to suck it up and for Mr. Johnson you need to shut up and don't persuade nobody to take her. You too are a figure of set on stupid if you think you can talk to Obama about her as VP.
Last night Hillary said –
she wants 'HER' 18 million voters to be heard-
THAT is the point ---
THEY ARE NOT HER VOTERS-
THEY ARE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS-
THEY ARE AMERICANS!!!!!! NOT HILLARY VOTERS-
THIS IS ONE MORE WAY OF HER DIVIDING THE PARTY--
Her speech was divisive and defiant-
She and Bill will be nothing but TROUBLE if she is VP-
THIS IS NOT ABOUT HER-–
Someone clearly needs to TELL HER THAT--
I absolutely agree with most of the people on here. This is Obama's decision. The Clinton supporters need to fall back and let the man make his own decisions.
PLEASE don't put her on your ticket....this is a chance to really show your strength...don't let them pressure you!
I will not vote for a ticket with a Clinton on it, that undermines everything that we in the Obama camp stand for. She is a great politition from the old school, that is not what this country needs though. That is why Barack won. We hope that some of the HRC supporters realize Barack is a great man, but if not I would rather lose stand firm with our principals then caving to Clinton style politics, because that is what we have fought to change. We won fair and square, she needs to acknowledge this and work for the party.
For whatever it's worth, there are actually two roll calls at the convention. One is for president, the other is for vice president. If Hilary wants the VP spot, if she really wants it, it's her's, whether you like it or not.
She seriously hurt her chances last night. Day after day, she's had plenty of opportunities to offer an olive branch, but she keeps coming back to "me, me, me, me, I'm the strongest, me, me, me..." She blew it last night, she had the chance to be a shoe in for the V.P. but she blew it, I don't know if he can chose her now, it will look like she is twisting his arm.
She could have given his campaing all the reasons why she his best choice for V.P. in private, but to step up to the podium & speak about herself and "her 18 million" is sad, that she feels like she has to dangle her followers like bait, do that in private, not in public.
I'm sure that Hillary is not the only Democrat on the V.P. slot that can help with older women voters and the blue collar worker.
No presidential candidate wants people trying to shove a VP decision down his throat. Clinton keeps saying that she will do whatever it takes to unify the party then why didn't she support Obama in her speech last night? That was her chance to take the first step at unifying the democratic party. If she is on the ticket I will not be voting in June. I don't believe in McCain's politics and where he stands on the issues and I don't feel that I could support Obama if she was on the ticket.
Bob Johnson...as a fellow African, I say to you...
Go to Hell!
You see how Clinton just won't STOP?? No matter what happens, she continues to be devisive, vindictive, and bullying!! She WILL NOT BE OBAMA'S VICE PRESIDENT!!! I don't care how many of her bought and paid for friends in the House and Senate try to pressure him! It's wrong as hell for them to be trying to do this to him; let the man enjoy the fact that he has become the nominee!! It's HIS decision to make, NOT HERS!
Obama/Sebelius '08 – NOT CLINTON
What type of shady deal those this guy have with the Clintons? Her speech last night was shameful.
Bob Johnson needs to worry about his sorry Charlotte Bob-cats! No one can tell him(Obama) who to pick because it's his choice. Hillary is trying to hold onto her 18 million supporters and use them like they are her property. They are people who will make their own minds up in November. If he picks Hillary, I will not support him because it will show a sign of weakness and because she is a self centered witch. I am a black man saying this.
Yes, it should be a decision he should make. However, that wife of his will stick her nose in it. Even though it would most likely unite and heal the party, she is just to insecure and full of hate to "let" him do that. Talk about "whipped".
Barack Obama will make this decision. Clinton played dirty, tried to change the rules when she started to lose, and will not even conceed when she knows she lost. If anything, she should be made to wait, if offered at all. Change means something now, out with the old, in with the new.
Bob Johnson keep talking about what the Clinton's have done for African Americans. What have they done? What have he done? What about what the African Americans have done for the Clintons? No matter what the African Americans have done for the Clintons or what they so call have done for the African Americans. There racist remarks, degrading remarks and there insults doesn;t go away. One thing the Clintons should realized is words hurt, ask any domestic violent person who has been belittle. The mental abuse is worst than physical abuse. The Clintons said some ugly things about African Americans. Bob Johnson, Tavis and Maya Angelou aren't from the area of where the minority of African Americans came from. They don't know what it is like to work day after day to try to make ends meet, neither do Hillary. They are out of touch with reality. We want change not a dream team thats will lose focus on the AMERICAN DREAM.
OBAMA 08
TELL HER TO BACK TO THE KITCHEN!
john mccain is deaf to the people of america when it come to whether or not americans have a say in the war even though he says he answers to the people not the press,..and also.the press is a important part of the community..its people reporting to people whats going on in their world...john mccain measure the success in in iraq by combative strength not by political independence..
This guy is a wack job, he ruined black TV for this generation and he thinks he has a say in who should be VP? How is this news?
Here is a Headline for CNN– Avg Joe, Obama should tell Clinton to resign her seat in the senate!
I am so disappointed in CNN and everyone else covering this election. As a so called minority in this world I was truly disappointed, again it is up to us to be the strong one. Not to stand up and push back we are to apologize and to make the other person feel better. Hilary Clinton lost, and it is Obama who should be the one to not fight back. I understand he needs to gain her voters but come on, she was rude with her speech last night.
If her voters are that silly to vote for Mcain or not vote which is the same, they are just as crazy as the Clintons are.
Of course people are gonna pressure him to put Hillary as VP...HE COULDN'T WIN WITHOUT HER!!! Hillary, if you are asked for the VP, please do not lower your standards to his level...HE SHOULD BE YOUR VP! Take this all the way to Denver! I have a good feeling that something nasty about Obama will come out soon!
Johnson you can go kiss someone else's butt now.
I think that it would be an insult to Sen. Clinton for Sen. Obama to offer her the veep spot given that she is still running to be president. He should only choose among those no longer in the race and he needs to choose his running mate as soon as possible since she could drop out any week now!
Mr. Johnson is a complete joke! This man called Sen Obama unworthy and thinks anyone, especially Sen Obama cares what he thinks – get REAL!!!!
No. He's like a trained monkey.
this is gettin me upset!! this entitlement behavior.the clintons need to go.hope everyone is seein this!!
Isn't it a bit hypocritical to have "black caucases" and "Black Entertainment Television"? If someone were to create "White entertainment television" or "White caucases" they'd be sued down to their last bread crumb.
Racism is wrong, no matter from whom it originates.
VOTE ONE FOR ONE:
I may not be a billionaire but I am a voter. The billionaire's vote will only count as ONE vote – so as mine. Mr Obama can and will be able to obtain the funds needed without the support of this billionaire who will donate with conditions – a prime example of a special interest group (I'll give you money if you do this)
REALITY CHECK:
Bob Johnson wants what SHE wants – to be in the White House again and she will do everything she can to ruin Obama so she can be the President.
If her supporters won't vote for Obama – what makes you think that Obama supporters will vote for her ? Obama was talking about uniting the party yesterday and she was still hoping some super delegates will flip and denying that Obama won by not
conceding. If that is the way she is – very good at dividing and conquering what she destroyed then who would want a person like that in the White House?
I am a Republican who will be voting for Obama ONLY if Hillary is not the VP. My vote count as one so does the billionaire's.
Hope Clinton does not take the VP, she is better than this and if anything happened to his campaign she would be blamed.
All these people that are so caught up with Obama and hate Clinton so bad had better think about what is known and what is not. We know Clinton has committed her life to public service, no one is perfect.
Absolutely not.... NO CLINTONS FOR VP....
Hillary has slung far too much mud in her push for power. The Clintons could never be trusted as VP.....
WE WANT CHANGE AND THAT MEANS NO CLINTONS ON THE TICKET.
He needs her more than she needs him. She should just go back to the Senate, and run again in 2012 instead of being in the shadows. We all know that he cant win withoout her, especially states like Florida.
no way hilliary should be on the ticket she is deceitfull plus bill would be sticking his nose in everything, besides if she was on the ticket if i was obama i would have to get a food taster and beverage drinker to test my drink i do not trust the clintons on anything
I would rather see her get a cabinet position and then the first Supreme court nomination Obama gets to appoint. This would be the best case for Hillary, as she will continue to do the hands on work for the good of the country she loves and we benefit from!
This guy is so smart. I love him. He's made some real intelligent observations over the course of the past year, and today he makes another one.
It was a hard fought primary and the person with the most delegates and the most popular votes has won. It’s not for anyone to partition or any other strong arming measure.
Let’s all just sit back and let him continue with this remarkable history making campaign.
After her speech last night...I hope she's not even in the Cabinet, let alone the VP office.
Regardless of the feelings expressed about this idea of Hillary being the VP nominee...
I think her true value would be in the Senate where she has respect from all sides. I'd personally like to see her replace Harry Reid and help the Obama administration put forth some worthy solutions to America' problems.
This will sound weird, but I think he should pick Chuck Hagel. He's the sensible republican that McCain claims to be but isn't.
Obama is a smart man. He knows exactly what is good for the party. He do not need a pressure from Robert Johnson or anyone else. He will chose the right person to be his running mate. There are many others brillant people out there other than Mrs. Clinton. He will give her another duty other than the VP. and he will pick the person he will trust and feel comfortable with.
Last night was Hillary's golden chance to be a beckon for the party's unity, and she failed. Her actions always contradict her campaign statements... even to this very end.
New era....change we believe in....yes we can = No Clinton
The Clinton era is done.
I think what Bob Johnson is doing is selfish and self-serving. If Clinton and her supporters would show genuine support for Obama's candidacy, I have no doubt that we could win the White House. She does not need to be on the ticket for that to happen. This is ridiculous and he is just as incorrigible as she is. And I speak as an intelligent African-American woman who has made a lot of observations over the last year as well. I supported Hillary Clinton in the beginning, and long before the primary season started. But I researched, I studied, I prayed and I listened. Thus my choice for Obama. And the speeches I heard last night solidified my choice. As usual, her speeches were punctuated with the word "I", while he spoke of what "we" as a nation could do. He empowers us as a nation, she empowers herself.
Hillary should NOT be on his ticket because she cannot play by the rules and that's really sad.
It's completely Obama's choice. Everyone has their opinions. Like mine is Bill Richardson!
I was disappointed Hillary Clinton didn't acknowledge in her speech last night Obama's win of the nomination. She continues to disappoint me.
NO, NO, NO....I've supported Obama for months. I've left the Republican party but if he chooses or is forced into having her and Bill on the ticket he will lose my support and many more Republicans who have had enough of the party's rhetoric.
Don't ruin what you've accomplished Sen. Obama. Adding her takes away far more than it brings. You've received 18 million votes without her help. You don't need to add her devisivness to a great cause.
Why did Hillary commit political suicide last night? She blew her chance at unifying the Democratic party and getting the VP spot by opening her big mouth to suggest contesting the popular vote with her and Harold Ickes twisted logic. She really had a chance to get the VP spot last night, but now she is trying to hold Barrack up to it under duress... this is going to be the fundamental reason for him to choose someone else. So don't be surprised if you are a Clinton voter... Obama is going to choose someone else as VP.
Hillary is proving to be a bad Looser. On one hand she doesnt want to concede, an on the other she is negotiating for VP. In other words what she is saying is, this is not about unifying the Party, it is all about how i benefit.
billionaires dont make the decisions for the people,anymore .get lost bob johnson!you've done nothing to help obama's campaign,so,quit trying to influence OUR choice for president.why dont you write in hillary,because this obama supporter has no respect for elitists like you.i hope obama taxes the billions out of you when he's elected president.
Robert Johnson...Please take this opportunity NOT to initiate a political "Headlock" on Barrack Obama. Your statements, although genuine should be keep submerged in that brilliant mind of yours. Allow Mr. Obama to make his decision.
1st-Americans, 2nd-Democrats and 3rd-"I HAVE 18 Million voters!! You still amaze me, Senator Clinton.
For those Dems who are considering voting for McCain, please consider the result of your actions. Anger will only continue to separate us as a nation. Please think about your decision. Can we survive 4 more years of the current economic, military and global status? We should expect more for our future generations.
yuck.
I really wonder if Mr. Johnson isn"t wrong when he says Hillary will do whatever she is ask to do for the party. All the evidence points to the fact that Hillary will do anything to advance Hillary not the party. She has lost a lot of respect these last few days.
Bob enough of this! Remember, it is the same Senator Obama you trashed many times during the nomination.
If there's no question that she'll do whatever she can for the party, how in the world do you explain her speech last night? And, thank you , Robert Johnson, but aren't you the same fine citizen who inserted very inflammatory remarks into the discussion earlier this year?!?! I'd strongly encourage you to just be quiet and exit the process, since you have lost all credibility.
Political unifications are common. The question: How far Hillary be an honest person on the issues Obama won?
I hope Hillary is not a suitable person as VP because of her campaign history was so deceptive.
I think CNN never publish my comment as usual!
I am an obama bit surrogate and supporter however, if he picks Hillary, I am NOT going to vote in November.
I supported the idea of an Obama/Clinton ticket until I witnessed her shocking display of narcissism last night.
Hillary is a divider who is manipulating her supporter's and trying to blackmail the DNC for the Vice Presidental slot. NO, this should be the last corrupt move she is allowed to make. I am ashamed that so many women believe Hillary is our best chance for a woman President, I want someone my daughter and grand daughter can look up to and emulate. Nancy Pelosie would be a much better choice, she is honest and has personal integrity.
This is nobody's business but Obama's. I personally don't like that Clinton hasn't conceded or that this pressure is occurring. I'm getting more disgusted with her by the day.
NO-NEVER–NO...you will not get my vote.
Who cares what Bob Johnson thinks? Like Hillary, please go away.
NNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!! He does not need her to be his running mate & you can best believe Barack Obama will be our next President of the United States. Also, Bob Johnson has a lot of nerve after everything he said about Obama during the primaries. This man better not ask President Obama for ANYTHING.....
As a hardline Clinton supporter, I will be voting for McCain if Clinton is not on the ballot.
Obama represents all of us. He is black, white, has muslim family (which ISN'T a bad thing), and has an open mind (which you can't put a price on!!!). I think he will do a great job speaking for and serving ALL Americans. I love and respect you Hillary. You would have made a great president, and I honestly think this situation should be in reverse. Nonetheless, PLEASE consider the VP spot. Your other supporters for some reason are wanting to vote for McCain just to "show" Obama. If you are on the ticket, I guarantee that won't happen. I'm actually optimistic about America's future if you two run together! Democrats unite!
i dont think thats a good ides.just think shell be praying for something tragic to happen to obama,so she can get the only thing she really cares about and thats power.
Hillary Clinton has the ability to do something great for this nation. She can help heal race and gender relations to an extent that no one else has been able to. I hope she will seize this opportunity and do good with it. However, she can't do this by bullying someone into giving her a position as VP. I hope these two sit down and really see where she is needed and go for it. She can not try to highjack this nomination by demanding that she be on this ticket. That would not be the right thing to do.
I think the decision belongs to Obama and not a rich man like you or anybody else. If you knew my story first you will never dream of a ticket with hillary instead a nightmare is on the corner,,,
He told CNN he was not trying to limit Obama's options, or force him to pick Clinton.
Yeh, right! Does he understand that picking the VP is NOT his job.
Since when is the Vice Presidency an elected position???
Obama is a divider and a real manipulator of the average American's dreams for his own political ambition. The more I know about the man the more is clear who he really is.
Now he wants Americans not to discuss about his values, his religious belief and about his patriotism? He is asking us to be blind and to not have our own judgement. he is using the same tactics used by Fidel Castro and other Communist dictators had used. To blindly believe in a leader without questioning him for the sake of the nation.
Sen. Obama should be allowed to pick the VP he can work with and trust. I'm tired of hearing people say that he must pick her because trust me if the tables were turned she wouldn't pick him.
I really did like Hillary but I have lost a lot of respect for her during this primary season including her horrible speech last night. Reality needs to set in quickly so the Democratic party can heal, unite and take back the White House come November.
Obama needs a team during this turbulent days of America. HRC will still be prosecuting her ambition in various ways if picked by Obama as VP. Anyhow, Ted Kennedy has once said that Clinton will not be Obamas running mate and I believe and support him.
Wow. I think I need to start watching more BET. Good for him and I hope many more will follow in his foot steps so we can have an Obama/Clinton ticket.
Leon,
What has Sen. Obama done that would make anyone question his values, his religious beliefs, or his patriotism? Seriously, I just don't see it.
I would actually like to question McCain about positions he is taking on many topics. He seems like he is dancing around topics that will put him in favor of republicans or indey voters.
NO, NOWAY, THAT UNCLE SAM, JOHNSON AFTER DEGRADING SOON TO BE PRESIDENT OBAMA, HAVE THE NERVE TO OPEN HIS MOUTH OF A DREAM TICKET, WHO THE ECK YOU THING YOU ARE.
GO SEAT YOUR BLACK UNCLE SAM BUTT DOWN. I DETEST WHAT YOU DID, MONEY OR NOT IT DOESN'T MATTER, YOU HAVE NO SAY SHUT UP.
It's not that Obama doesn't want people to discuss his religious beliefs or his patriotism – it's that he doesn't want people to misstate his religious beliefs (he's a Christian, not a Muslim) and he doesn't want people to base his patriotism on whether he wears a stupid flag pin on his lapel (which McCain doesn't do either).
And comparing him to Castro and Communist dictators? That's worse than laughable, it's idiotic
Obama cannot beat McCain w/o Clinton Democrats.... it's that simple.... right now, Clinton Democrats would rather support McCain than Obama
over and over and over again commentators speak of Barack as an African-American. I find this a peculiar vestige of America's racism. Barack is as much European-White-American as he is African-BlackAmerican. He was raised by his white mother and white grandmother. He embodies both races. Why is the fact that he is European-White-American disregarded and only his African descent emphasized. The media remains unconsiously racist. As for Israel, no American President will abandon Israel or endanger Israel.
@ Leon, what does that have to do with THIS particular article though??
and NO to Clinton being on the Democratic ticket as a Veep.
Its simple …
Obama CAN win without her … he CAN win with her …
Obama CAN govern without her…. he CAN'T NOT govern with her …
Her behavior over this campaign and her professional career indicate she is not a team player. HEr race baiting, pandering, throw the kitchen sink methods, her defiance last evening during Mr. Obama's moment and Bill's emotional outbursts combine to make her an unworkable VP candidate.
I think it is wrong for Senator Clinton or any of her surrogates to impose anything on on our future president. He has attempted to remain above her drama and has respectively honored her contributions to her campaign and this country.
It seems that she and her supporters continue to want to make everything about the Clintons'. Mr. Obama is the winner of the nomination after an extremely hard fought primary season.
What is wrong with these people that they can't honor the winner, but can make demands. The voters have spoken. She really is not entitled. Go away, until summoned.
He just needs to go away, that does not mean because he is filthyly rich he can buy his way and other peoples way into positions. He did not have faith in Obama when he started running anyways. No thanks to him, he was not part of history in the making on Obamas end shame on him, who the heck he thinks he is anyways?
Bob Johnson sold out Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton just like he sold out Black Entertainment Television to Viacom. LOL why should anyone listen to him. As far as Hillary goes she can get lost just like she got lost last night in her non concessionary speech she missed a perfect opportunity to UNITE the party ! Obama deserves to pick who he wishes !
If she is not on the ticket, I will cast my vote for McCain or write Hillary's name in.
Good day Barack.
she just wants on the ticket because she thinks Obama won't be around to serve the whole term. typical.
If Bob Johnson really cared he'd throw his support behind Obama without any hesitation. This parlay for Hillary to have some kind of power position smacks of desperation since he, and many other wealthy and powerful democrats backed the loser. Uniting the party does not mean a joint ticket, it means putting aside egos and ambitions and bringing people together. If HRC's support of Obama's nomination and campaign for president hinges on a spot on the ticket then she's lied all this time claiming she cares. If she wants her supporters voices heard she needs to get behind Obama without hesitation so that a Democrat gets into the White House.
Makes you wonder what's in it for Bob? He's not on Senator Obama's political team and no one asked Bob for his "advice." I would rather see McSame in office than to ever let Bill and Hillary disgrace our country again. Bill had his chance and the sins of his flesh prevailed. I cannot fathom why the Clintons and others seem to think Hillary deserves the VP spot other than this may be a way of somehow redeeming Billary . There are others who would be more compatible with and more loyal to Senator Obama. Mr. Obama has earned the right to choose the person that will help him shape his legacy. He does not need the baggage that comes with the Clintons!
More bullying from HRC and her supporters–does this remind anyone of the Mafia, or is it just me?
shut up, bob, and go away.
As Thurgood Marshall said, in reference to Clarence Thomas, there is no difference between a black snack and a white snake. You are a black snake. Keep your venom to yourself. Thanks.
Bob Johnson has been and always will be an Uncle Tom, pure and simple. He hates to see any black man out do his position of being number one. He is selfish, self serving and has done nothing to advance his race. Anything he does is strictly to add more money to his pockets. His pathetic letter will fall upon deaf ears as he does not speak for the average black american who have been waiting for a true leader that has a united vision for America. Take your billions of dollars you earned through the exploitation of blacks and return to obscurity. You made your uncomfortable bed so now lay in it with the rest of the dogs and fleas. I have seen the promised land and your kind is not welcomed.
You Obama supporters will ensure that the party fails in the GE. Because of your nasty attitudes towards 50% of the Dem voters, you will alienate us and YOU will be the reason we fail in the Fall. Remember that!
At first I was like maybe...but when you try to force your way in and you can not even say congrats to Obama and his team...that is NOT unity. That is ignorance, I can not even believe that Bill Clinton would allow his wife to act this way. I'd rather have Bill be the VP, not his wife. She needs to retire. I am actually upset at Barack for even saying nice things about her-she is rude and ignorant, and I am saying this b/c its cliche. Its the truth, and I can not even believe that ANYONE in this country with brains would even follow herf, unless in some odd way its benefitting them-like corrupt CEO ( Bob Johnson), or women whom feel our time should be forced as POTUS, or politicians that are corrupt-WHATEVER. This is a joke. Its Obama's time.
leon- he's asking you to focus on real issues for once instead of the flag pin controversy or what church he went to. I know it's difficult for you to wrap your head around, but try really hard. Take Tylenol for any headaches.
This guy peddled smut on BET for years, irreparably damaging scores of young minds in the process...all for a buck and a place on the Forbes 400 for a few years.. and we're supposed to listen to him?
Go back to running your inept basketball team...
It's a shame that Bob Johnson and others are publicly trying to force Senator Obama into picking Hillary. I don't recall any other Democractic nomimee being put into this situation. Hillary Clinton's refusal to acknowledge Obama's achievement last night shows just how selfish she is. Instead of talking about his becoming the nominee and stressing party unity, she spoke about herself. How can Bob Johnson lobby for someone like this. I'm ashamed of him.
This is from a proud woman's perspective. I think Senator Clinton took the battle too far. She seems like a difficult person to work with regardless of what she has been through as a wife or mother or public figure.
I think Senator Obama should look for a real virtuous woman as describes in Proverbs in the Bible since he is a Christian.
Senator Clinton's age is also a minus for the change thing.
She seems to represent all that is old in politics.
Leon That is the most absurd thing I've read in a long time. But I ask that you back it up with some facts. We know his religious beliefs, HE'S A CHRISTIAN that is a fact.. we know he is a patriot, that is a fact, and we know his values. YOU CHOOSE NOT TO LISTEN TO FACT. Bring some real facts to the table NOT the fiction you seem to believe.
Hillary Clinton doesn't want whats good for the party as everyone seems to keep saying. "Sen. Clinton will do whats best for the party". She doesn't care about the party only her selfish self. She bashed Sen. Obama all through the campaign, now she wants to weasel her way onto the ticket. Forget it, if she's on the ticket, I will not vote. Good luck America you're going to need it.
I think out of respect Obama should offer it to her, if she turns it down then give her a good cabinet position because she has brought out alot of supporters into the Dem. party vs. the other VP candidates mentioned who couldn't even bring in an 1/8 of what she did. I also think he should give Donna Brazile a position on his team. She showed last night that she practice's what she preached and didn't care about that 2 min. of fame she could have had. I think Obama, Clinton, Brazile, Clark, Gore can be an unstopable team. I think Bill Clinton should just stay out of this entirely and let the newcomers work fo us Am.
Hillary doesn't want to be Vice President; she wants to be Co-President. This is not a good match for Obama and we should not be pushing him to pick anyone, it's his choice.
As the old saying goes the worm has turned. Mr.Johnson ,Hillary's other supporters and she and her campaign have put Senator Obama down now they are trying to twist his arm. They say give Hillary time well give the nominee time, let him decide when he is ready . I will vote for him no matter his choice of VP, but I am for Sen Webb,Chuch Hagel or Gov.Strickland. I would like to see Hillary as Secretary of Health,Edwards AG and Bill Richardson Secretary of State.
OBAMA 08/12 Connie from Indiana
No Chance Sir. We don't trust Hillary enough to make her our VP. Plus the fact that she finished a stong second doesnt' mean that she qualifies for VP slot.
Big Mistake...they could not be more different. Hilary is combative, negative and divisive. As a Republican considering to vote for Obama this fall will send me in another direction...McCain.
Johnson is absolutely the wrong surrogate to stnd in for Hilary. The black community does not respect this man!!!!
Remember, if Obama picks Clinton for his runningmate, he is going to "get two for the price of one"....two people that may continue to undermine his abilities as a president. I believe that Obama is smarter than that. If his campaign is truly about change, then he should look to someone thatthinks outsid the box...like he does. The United States has an opportunity to elect a president that I would put in the same category as great socio-political thinkers such as Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King and the great Mahathma Gandhi. It would be refreshing to have a candidate that does not exploit the politics of fear and for once do what is truly in the best interest of the American people....and hopefully for the rest of the world. Obama would therefore need to choose a runningmate that shares the same vision. I sincerely believe that the American people are sophisticated enough not to choose a president based solely on who the runnungmate is, but they will chose a president based on his/her parties values and their confidence in the presidential candidate's ability to impliment those values.
the saying goes that one is suppose to keep their enemies close but with this woman...NO. Her interest is only in herself..it's impossible to hear what she is running for because every other word out her mouth is about her. She says "I" more times in a sentence then anything else. I see it as a way of brain-wash..if she says "i" long enough, someone will finally believe in this "I" persona of hers. She loves being in the lime-light and hates to give it up. She would undermine Obama just to be in the forefront of every issue. She did it the whole campaign and will if she is VP. This count can't afford to support her and Bill's ego.
Being "popular" is a short term phase and not long term and because someone likes hearing you say " I, I, and I" all the time does not make a good president, Bush is a testament to that–when he first ran and became President the "popular" vote favored him too and look what the end result was, no jobs, an unpopular war, foreclosures, high gas and "Mc Pain" wants to follow Bush's agenda.
Hmm, after trashing Obama about somehow using drugs, agreeing with Geraldine Ferraro about Obama would not be where he is if he was a white man, and the person you supported lost, you think you can have a say to somehow to lobby the Congressional Black Caucus to endorse Hillary for VP. Sorry, Mr. Johnson it will not happen.
If you know Obama does not take lobbyist money or PAC money. So your plan to have Hillary as VP will not work. And if you really do your research, the African-American communtiy does not have the same affection for the Clintons like they did years ago.
I would just say to Mr. Bob Johnson no one has told you who to pick as your GM and coaches of your Basketball team, so why do you feel you have the right to tell Mr. Obama who he should have work on his team. This is not your decision nor is it the Black Cacusas decision. The sad part is you did not even congraulate him on this great history making win. Now I understand how you and Mrs. Clinton are such close friends you think it is all about you.
This is what makes me laugh. Hillary Clinton talks about sexism, but she is pally with this piece of work. BET is notorious for degrading women.
Talk about arrogance.............demanding that Hillary Clinton be on the ticket! Who do Hillary Rodham Clinton cronies think they are?
Choosing the VP candidate is a decision for the nominee and nobody else.
One more thing, i do not understand how Bob Johnson could have the audacity to ask Barack to reach out and pretty much implying that he plead with Hilary to be the Vice President. Obama has been nothing but pleasant to Hilary, whilst on the other hand i cannot say the same for her. Last night i watched both his and Obama's speech and hers was very devisive, disrespecful and truthfully it did not seems like she was going to really make an effort on her end to unite the party. Hilary is only thinking of herself and her ego. As a woman she did make me proud, but now i realize that she had alterior motives, whatever they were. I am happy she did not win. I honestly feel that when all is said and done, Obama is quite capable of winning more voters to him, be it from Clintons or Mc Cains voters, just give him some time. He does not need Clinton to win.
Oh give it up already. She lost the nomination. And did so using every dirty trick against an honest, upright candidate who had integrity.
Why would he want her as VP? Would you want her next to YOU for the next 8 years?
I didn't think so.
dear Leon,
you have a funny way of listenning.......were we both listenning to the same speech?
If I were Obama I would not select Clinton as my VP. Anyone with the background of the Clintons could be the cause of things happening that might elevate her to the top job. Sometimes history repeats itself.
Hillary ran her campaign like running the Tatanic. From the inevitable entitlement to the nomination to a sore loser.
The Clintons are Tatanic ship-load of NEGATIVITY and cannot be trusted.
I would rather take our chances,and lose than put Hillary on the ticket . She just knocks the luster off of Obama's message.
Obama 08
This is absurd in that the Clintons on the night that was to be Obama's and this countries that they continue to play old line politics. Perfect reason for Obama to keep her off the ticket. What she wants??"? Give me a break, they lost, he now calls the shots and I only hope (Michele tell Barrack) that she is not on his ticket as she and Billy Bob do not represent change. Remember what he said about you Barack! They represent more of the same! You may remember, way back when an Obama supporter called Hillary a monster who will do anything to win. That has proved to be true. Forget the swing states and her 18 million votes, this is the beginning of a new era, the only rules are out with the common person now calling the shots.
people like bob johnson are such selfish fools was he not the same person that accussed barack of doing stuff(drugs)in the street when the civil right match was going on all of a sudden he is pushing for hillary to be vp.Hillary wants to blackmail barack into taking her as the vp yet up till now she has no found it fit to acknopwledge him as the winner was it not hillary who said that mccain will bring his experience to the white house,she will bring her 35 yrs to the white house while barack will bring speech.then you fair weather friends like bob johnson is pushing her to be barack's vp
What a STUPID idea!
Never antoher Clinton again!
Hillary Clinton,s defiant streak, stubborness, close mindedness devisiveness and arrogance are the traits that led her to loose this contest. How would Obama accomodate someone blinded by her own agenda to the peril of the party's bigger agenda. Her speech today at the jewish conference threatened to undo the wise and carefully planned approach laid out by the Obama team, with veiled threats of war and unilateral demands sure to induce non coperation by opponents ..... a pattern that she is sure to repeat as VP. There must be another stalwart in her team that Obama could work with. That dream team idea is loosing traction. HRC feels that all should answer to her. There cant be two captains on tha same boat
How can HRC make a good VP and she can't even let go of the thoughts that she is a better President even when the race is over? We have spoken, and we elected Obama to be our choice for President. Let him decide who he wants. I'd like to ask Mr. Johnson if he would have hired a person under him who thought he wasn't fit to run his company and thought that he wasn't fit for the job? Would you?
I am not sure why my comments always go into moderation while some of these other radical comments seem to get posted two or three times some days. I guess you have to keep the intelligent comments to a limit. We would'nt want anyone to find out that there are actually people who still think for themselves.
Hillary should NOT be on the ticket. Her husband brings too much drama and she is selfish and calculating. Why is it that the White House congratulates Obama on clinching the nomination but Hillary Clinton did not? Her vague, defiant speech made it seem as if Obama was an also ran. Meanwhile Obama congratulated her in a very gracious and respectful manner.
Obama needs to use the ABC rule when looking for a VP, Anyone But Clinton.
All you Hillary haters obviously don't know that it will take both of them on the ticket to provide a landslide victory against McCain, otherwise we will have a Bush/Gore situation in Nov. Obama may win, but it will be too close to call.
Us true democrats don't want to settle for just sliding by, we want a landslide, something that will cause the republicans to say "ouch, that hurt"
Obama supporters are a hateful bunch it seems on these forums. Do you think that you don't need the 18 millions voters who voted for Hillary? Naive you were in voting for Obama for primaries and caucuses and naive you obviously are for the Presidential Election in November. This isn't a Democratic Primary in November. If you continue to insult Hillary and her supporters with your hateful and arrogant talk you will NEVER get her supporters to vote for Nobama. You need Hillary as the VP. Don't think so? Wait until November when the Koolaid man loses to McCain. You can all blame yourselves then for choosing the weaker candidate to begin with and then being arrogant or clueless enough to think you can win the Presidential Election with half the Democratic voters that voted in the primaries..
Obama/Clinton or write Hillary in or vote for McCain.
BoB Johnson go away after using sterotypes to create a billion dollar industry.
Absolutely NO. That decision ultimatly lies with Obama. He is the ship;s captain and he needs not be pressured to choose her. There are many other qualified individuals to choose from. She has wasted her chances by utter defiance as recently as yestarday. Yes, she may contribute some how, but the notion that Obama can't win without her is CRAZY. That is the same under-estimation they treated him with from the beginning that saw him win the nomination. He will win the same way against John Mccain in November.
Please! Now suddenly he knows what Obama needs? If Obama ever takes Hillary as VP, he needs to hire a food tester and Michelle needs to start worrying.
??? leon, you are clueless and your comment are without merit...
Adding Hillary makes sense considering the divisions that has occurred over the course of the Primary. I think a joint ticket will instantly unite (95%) the Democratic party and place a dynamic team in the white house.
Is this the same guy who was trashing Obama? I thought he was in basketball? When will the Charlotte Bobcats ever win 40 games, be a .500 team.
Dr BET, please concentrate on BB!!
Munadi
WHY IS MY COMMENT STILL AWAITING MODERATION????
"Obama doesn't need HER on the Ticket! It's time she stopped serving self and rally around to campaign on Obama's behalf to ensure a Democrat is in the White House in December like she keeps saying she will.
She is such a sore loser and so UNGRACIOUS!!!!!!!!!"
Why does the Hillary camp think that they can force OBAMA's hand? Bob Johnson cares nothing about community. He only care about money. I can't respect a person like him.... Barack should pick that person he wants.....
OBAMA 08
Well I think as long as McCain does not win...whoever Obama picks as a VP I will support him/her regardless of what has happened in the primary.
Democrats Unite against McCain '08
Leon you are another delusional hater. No one is asking for blind faith. Where have you been for the last 15 months while Obama has been under a microscope? All anyone can ask is that you look at him with blind eyes, meaning not judging him by his color first, wihout giving him a chance.
I think that Senator Clinton is too much of a liability to put on the ticket.
Genuine Demomcrats will vote for Senator Obama whether she is the VP candidate or not.
However, she is so despised by the right and many moderates that she would prevent him from reaching cross-over voters.
This is so distasteful to have a surrogate coming out the next day of a close and heated election to strong arm the presumptive nominee to a veep position. I'm sure Obama will consider Senator Clinton, however, this divisive public ultimatum is not helpful to the party to win in November. Any smart person know this is the case. As a African American, I take offence that Mr. Johnson is taking this approach to harm the party and Obama.
This has been a historical primary with exceptional candidates and unfortunately someone had to lose. Everyone need to back off and let private discussions take place and if Obama feel that Senator Clinton is the appropriate candidate, let HIM make that decision.
I believe Hillary showed last night what she thought about Obama's win. She did not even acknowlege it. Why on earth would he want her on the ticket? She should NOT be on the ticket because she would be a sabotager-she is bitter and it showed. He would have to watch every move she made. She is not trustworthy.
Only a BILLIONAIRE BLACK will BACK BILLARY. Elitists for elitist, billionaries for billary. Race is not a factor here.
It is to late for it. The what you call the Clinton folks need to take a seat and let someone else shine.
noooo waayyyy!!!!
That stupid man who insulted Obama is showing up now. Some people are not ashamed of their dealings. If I were him, I would not even think of something like this. I am more angry to see Johnson's face again.
FORGET VP HILLARY FOR SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, WE NEED HER THERE!!!!!! GO OBAMA!!!
People with any sense should not listen to Bob Johnson. We've heard his rants before. Obama should pick someone he can work with and TRUST. That would not be the two Clintons.
I"m very tired of people saying he should pick HC for VP. If the shoe was on the other foot, would she be encouraged to choose him- NO.
I support Obama and will support him regardless of whoever he chooses, but i doubt that he will choose HC this is a very smart man and trust me he knows the damage that will come with HC and BC.
Bob Johnson .. Who cares what you think. Use your billions to pay off Hillary’s debt then take your UNCLE TOM self and just go away. Why should Mr. Obama have someone (two with Billy boy) on HIS ticket that tried to get HIM as HER VP when HE was winning.
I think there are many Blacks that will vote for McCain, for Obama's sake if Hillary is on the ticket. If Hillary was on the ticket, I would really be concerned about Mr. Obama’s safety . Hillary will do anything to be President
Mr Bob Johnson was the founder a BET. Imagine that! A corporate CEO involved in politics. Let me say first, it's not in your job discription to decide who will be the VP of the U.S.. You can't even remotely relate to us dude. You are part of the reason our Government has gone sour. It's the money that you use to pursuade washington to vote for things in best interest of your financial gain and/or personal interest.
Obama's quite capable of making his own decision. Try to design a network next time that doesn't involve so much obsenity and vulgarity; that my friend would be a great place for you to start investing your money. Politics is not your forte dude!
If I remember correctly, is was Ted Kennedy (and he is supporting obama) who took his campaign to the convention, even when Carter had won the nomination. So why the double standard? Dems should remember the 18 millions that voted for her and her contributions to the party. As for me, I vote for the candidate I feel is best for the country, and usually that is a Democrat. This time around, however, I will probably vote outside my party or not vote at all. Unless, Clinton is on the ticket, I will not see the best candidate on the ballot and McCain would be the lesser of two evils.
Robert(not bob) Jonhson please go away! obama will not concede to any hrc elitist political bullies that try to force him to make hrc VP .....no way! This is obama decision that he can make on his own.
Bob Johnson and Lanny Davis are only concerned about their own access to power. If Hillary is not on the ticket, they have to stop drinking from the urns of power. Barack Obama did not try to strip the skin off of Hillary like she tried to do to him. The Republicans are not going to be so benevolent.
To the Hillary supporters I can only say "Whitewater" "Travelgate" 'Filegate" Rose Law Firm" "Vince Foster" "John Glasgow" "Gennifer Flowers" "Monica Lewinsky" "Impeachment". The Republicans are going to put these things on an endless TV loop. If you want a democrat in the White House, don't let these things become issues.
And remember, Obama and Clinton are only a hair's breadth from each other on the issues. You really do get what you want.
Why direct his "push" to the Congressional Black Caucus ? I would think by "being a billionaire" he should have more than enough, unless he's being offered more.
Hill and Bill needs to go chill, Barack is the Man!
Mike Boston, MA: I'm right there with you. As are all of my friends and family that support her.
Obama won because he stated that the Bush /Clinton era was over and ran his campaign in that direction, so let it be. President Obama please stick to your belief even if it means you loose the general. It is better to stand for something than to fall for anything.
Ron Paul!!!
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Shirley – Nancy P. is a joke. You've got to be kidding me.
She's a woman with no real power or support. The fact she's anti-Clinton would doom Obama in November for sure.
To "leon" –
you are either a closet racist or are on crack. anyone who has been remotely paying attention to any of Obama's platforms and are still coming up with such venom has personal issues.
No, that is not a good suggestion, HRC is selfish and "surely" the American Voters, can see that, after last night and several other public appearances, Everything has to be Hillary's wait. Mr. Obama should pick someone he is comfortable with and not be pressured. The Clintons think there way is the only way. If he pick her, I will be voting for McCain this fall..
With all due respect to Mr. Johnson the Veep choice is President Obama's and his campaign staff, not yours or the Congressional members. So please keep your distance and let the Obama camp handle it, I think they've done a great job thus far, don't you. Stay out of it!
Mr. Johnson, you have real gall to suggest that you have any authority to direct anyone or group to force Senator Obama to take Senator Clinton as his vice presidential candidate. Us Obama supporters remember your disgusting remarks even though you claimed you did not intend them as we interpreted them - yet another Clinton line when they are caught making disgusting remarks.
You may have power in Hollywood, but you hold no power with us.
Again I have to say "No way in H... would I vote for a president that has BIllary on it. She's done too much harm and now all the sudden we're to believe she'll support the Barack? Listen to the people, 60% say "SHE SHOULD GO AWAY" and I'm one of them.
Probably 100% of the republicans say "SHE SHOULD GO AWAY". He won't win without some republican support, that won't come with her on the ticket.
If he really wants to win-He needs to put his ego aside and choose her for VP if she wants it-
I couldn't agree more with Mr. Johnson. We have two amazing candidates who have both made history. They have very few real differences with regard to the important issues. True there were some things said and done that would have been better not said and done but hey that happens even in the best of families and friendships.
Obama is our party nominee....let us now move forward and go for the White House united. An Obama-Clinton ticket is one that would blast away our real opponents.....the Republicans!
Aida, California
This guy is BAD news...He clearly has an agenda that Hillary is a part of...
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NO VP !!!!! NO WAY. Bob Johnson I can not believe you. Hillary lost all options last night. Because of her behavior and the tactics of her campaign, not to mention the fact that She totally disrespected the next Democratic President. How could you even suggest such a dumb found request. I thought you were a smart man!
I say we boycott Mr. Johnson for being soooooo stupid.
Mr Johnson,
I can't believe you dare to urge a man you've been trushing not long ago asking him to hire a person you thought was unstopable. What a traitor.
If she is that good, why don't you let her manage your billions? Obama need decent , sincere and honest people around him in order to deliver what he promissed to the american people.
Hillary's speech last night was very smart, by an exceptionally smart woman. Her 18,000,000 supporters, who are begging her to take it to Denver, would have been angered by her conceeding last night. She knows she has to unify, and she will edge the supporters in gently. They must continue to trust her. Hillary Clinton loves this country and her party and even after they made an unwise decision. It should have been Hillary on the top, with Obama as VP to get experience.
The Dems would have had the Whitehouse for 16 years. Big mistake, because now they have to worry about winning. Only if both parties agree, should she be the VP. Hillary supporters are very serious about voting for John McCain in the General Election, because they refuse to fall in line like Senator Obama said they would. Most still do not trust him. Most are voting for the person not the party because they feel the party was not fair. People should get over the campaigning because both were in it to win, and both were at each other. That is how you campaign. Now lets get on to the election in Nov and how they will win the Whitehouse. I myself will not vote for Barack Obama, I just do not think he is experienced enough and I do not know enough about him that is positive.
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Shirley – Nancy P. is a joke. You've got to be kidding me.
She's a woman with no real power or support. The fact she's anti-Clinton would doom Obama in November for sure
Please, this would be a serious error of judgement on Obama's part to allow the what was to enter his what will be change campaign. The Clinton's should take a hike back to Arkansas and get out of politics. If they are such good speak writers and book authors and speak makers they could earn a very good standard of living as they have been since the White House was last ripped off as I recall we sent a truck to pick up the stolen belongings that we the people own, NOT the Clintons...they feel so entitled to everything, even our stuff....
Let Obama bask in his own glory and pick his candidate that will serve this country proudly and that takes pride in themselves and start the country off fresh come January with his agenda, plans and hopes for the USA...enough people have spoken, now let him speak....Amen!
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Mike Boston, MA: I'm right there with you. As are all of my friends and family that support her.
She'll do whatever the party wants . . . then I hope the party wants her to GO HOME. ABC . . . anybody but Clinton for VP.
bill richardson for v.p
What is he after, the Clintons already made him very rich, why can't he be content? Go away Johnson, you have no credibility! After you called Barack a dealer you think you can ask for favours, you are MAD!
In America we are taught from a very young age that if we loose at something we extend the hand of friendship and go train harder. Its called Good Sportsmanship. As a matter of fact we award those who follow that simple principle with our utmost respect.
In my heart I know that good sportsmanship is an important component within our system of morality and one of the things that makes us unique in this crazy world.
If Hillary and her followers dont feel the need to adhere to our system of morality they dont deserve our respect or adoration.
As for Bob Johnson, he is the leader of no-one and actually unimportant. Being rich does not give him the authority to push his beliefs on anyone.
Oh please!
Wow. I'm an independent, but I noticed a lot of stupid democrats can't get their act together. They would rather vote for someone from the opposite party or with totally opposite views than their preferred candidate rather than vote for the other democrat. What idiots. That's like saying if i can't have a BMW I'd rather drive a pinto than a Mercedes or if I can't have the dinner I want then I'd rather eat out of the garbage can than eat from some similar restaurant. WHAT MORONS. So you would rather have four more years of GEROGE BUSH than vote for the next closet thing to your preferred candidate. That's how we got eight years of bush in the first place. But I guess those people are too stupid to remember. Brace your self america we'll be at $20 a gallon gas with no health care soon.
I don't appreciate my name/IP address being banned, and it amazes me how you block thought provoking commenets, yet allow hate mongers start arguments between Obama and Clinton everyday.
Why does he think Obama owes Hillary Clinton something? Obama needs to keep the Clintons out of his Cabinet. They are ruthless, dishonest, racist and total trouble makers. She is so spiteful that she would not even make a positive comment on his nomination last night. It was all " me me me em.and I , I, I, I truly do not like self serving people. She has done evrything to divide the party from the beginning when she realized he was a formidable candidate. If she was VP, she would find a way to knock him off so she will be president. The Clintons can't accept defeat. They think the White House belongs to them. Obama needs to pick someone trustworthy that would enhance his abilities and not someone who thinks he can't handle the job. Americans deserve the best. When people put aside their prejudices, they will see a true leader instead of the fact that Obama is African American.
I meant the People's House
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Hillary has a huge ego that does not qualify her as a VP. If she is a VP she will try to overshadow Obama and overtake the administartion. Didn't she say Obama was not qualified to be president? How would she accept a positionof VP under someone less qualified? It does notmake ense. We want change, that' s why we voted Obama, period.
Mr. Johnson give President Obama and his supporters a break.
Can we just some out of denial and maybe pose the question that Obama may not be in the strongest position to win the election? If he was so unstoppable, as he is deemed, why has he lost the last many primaries (and at double digits no less). He's just NOT a sure thing, people. Let's keep all our options open if we want a democrat in the White House!!!
If it is in God's plan for Obama to be president (and I think it is), then nothing anyone says or does will change it. God has the last say. I believe he is using Obama as his vessel.
Obama should pray that God sends him the person he wants him to have on the ticket. Take your time Obama – if Hillary can take hers so can you. People keep saying he's not experienced! He brought down the Clintons didn't he?!!! Stop underestimating him.
What would President Clinton's position be?
Yawn – go back to figuring out how to most efficiently exploit your own people through marketing stereotype-driven programming on your insulting tv network, and stop trying to figure out how to most efficiently exploit your own people through our political system.
Jack,
I've spent all my hope that she would work after she dismissed his victory last night. She could never work true at heart for him because she'll still dwell on the fact that she did not WIN.
Here comes the "kitchen sink" strategy on being the VP.
Make him look weak, make him look sexist, bribe him, blackmail him, threaten him.... whatever it takes so that he looses or picks her as VP.
Obama CAN NOT choose a VP that will not even acknowledge that he has won the primary.
Hillary can demonstrate by her actions over the weeks leading up to the Convention that she is putting the Democrating Party and America first by actively and positively campaigning for Obama without preconditions, deals, qualifications, "yeh, buts..."
Furthermore, the choice of a running mate is an important one, requiring that Obama VERY CAREFULLY vet those on his list to minimize the risk that a negative may pop up in the middle of the general election campaign. It is particularly important for the process to insist on full disclosure of the Clinton's activities over the period since Bill left office, given the certainty that the Republican attack machine will pounce on any dealings with sheiks, oil barons and other lobbyists, etc.
For the many supporters of Senator Clinton who want to persue such an option, I believe that it may do more harm than good. To try to force the VP on Senator Obama will only serve to make the option less likely as it will be imperative for him to make his own choice.
Additionally, as long as Senator Clinton is still in the race, it wouldn't make sense for Senator Obama to offer her the VP spot as she is still opposing him. This is clearly the case as some of her Washington colleagues just this morning refused to acknowledge that Senator Obama has enough delegates to be the nominee, stating that 'anything can happen'
The longer this type of attitude continues, the more damage it does to the image of Senator Clinton. It is now FACT, that Senator Obama has garnered enough delegates to be the nominee, it's time to come together as a group, let Senator Obama make his choice for VP, and work towards victory in November.
The dream ticket does not include any Clintons....
NO, NO, NO, IF HE PUTS HILLARY ON HIS TICKET I WILL NOT VOTE FOR THE DEM. PARTY.
BOB JOHNSON YOU HAVE SOME NERVE, AFTER DISSING OBAMA WHY SHOULD HE LISTEN TO ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO SAY.
AFTER CALLING OBAMA ANY KIND OF NAME - THIS BILLIONAIRE WHO MADE MONEY BY EXPOSING YOUNGBLACK WOMEN'S DERIERE AND BOSSOM WANTS WHAT- HE HAS NO SHAME- IN ANY CASE PUTTING HILLARY IS NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION HAS TO MAKE NOW. HIS FIRST DECISION SHOULD BE TO UNITE THE PARTY-WE CAN'T AFFORD A COALITION GOVERNMENT OR A COPRESIDENCY
I think Hillary should run as independent, and we the people(not supper delegates) will vote for her!!!!!(18,000,000>-)
I'd be happy to never see Mr. Johnson on my tv screen again. He has absolutely no credibility with me. None.
You people need to understand that the President doesnt always choose a VP because they like them, let me refer to Kennedy in 1960 who picked Lyndon Johnson not because they were friends but because he WANTED to win in the south. if obama doesnt pick hillary he will most likely anger her 18 million supporters! THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHO HE IS COMPATIBLE WITH BUT WHO WILL GET THE DEMOCRATICS BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Sorry Bob, new Sherrif in town!
It's interesting that a man who's television station has been promoting images that bring down our moral standing in the world is NOW attempting to co-op a campaign by a man who's has acted and spoken like a beacon to a dark world.
Hearing him talk is just noise. I trust whatever decision Barack Obama makes will be for the good of the NATION, not the same old lackies.
THE CLINTON'S NEED TO GO AWAY! HILLARY IS THE MOST CALCULATING PERSON I HAVE EVER SEEN. I THINK THAT OBAMA IS THE BEST PERSON FOR THE PRESIDENCY WHITHOUT THE CLINTON'S BREADING DOWN ON HIS NECK. SHE COULD NEVER PLAY NICE. BAD IDEA, STOP ALREADY, GO AWAY!
GO OBAMA – MAKE US PROUD AMERICANS AGAIN! PROUD OF YOU!
no way, she didn't even acknowledge the moment to unite the party and she want to be VP. since when someone owns the voter's who voted for them. she is out of her mind!
I guess it's going to come down to how many Obama supporters would defect to McCain if Hillary is on the ticket VS. Clinton supporters who would defect to McCain if Hillary is not on the ticket (myself being included in the latter group). Things are looking better for John McCain everyday.
Obama should not be pressured into this.
Hillary Clinton spit so much venom at Barack this entire time ,and now he is supposed to trust her enough to be his VP.
Someone said that if he does he needs a food taster, and have bomb sniffing dogs around.
So why does he needs that and her rattlesnake ways.
NO HILLARY! GO OBAMA!
Johnson is a big ignorant idiot.
Whitewater: Disproved
Travelgate: Disproved
Filegate: Disproved
Rose Law Firm: Disproved
Vince Foster: Disproved
John Glasgow: You must believe in little green men too
Gennifer Flowers: Who cares...has nothing to do with Hillary
Monica Lewinsky: Who cares...has nothing to do with Hillary
Impeachment: Has nothing to do with Hillary
You should be worried about all the garbage on Obama...
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It's hard to imagine Obama selecting Hillary as VP when she won't even acknowledge that he's won the Democratic nomination yet. Even this morning, she's still out on the campaign trail talking about why she thinks she'd be the best choice for President.
Is she trying to say that if he doesn't select her as VP, she'll do whatever she can to subvert his general election campaign?
Don't do it, Hillary. you don't want to get mixed up in this mess !!!
Bob Johnson and Lanny Davis should try giving some praise and congratulatory thanks to the winner before they try to pressure him to pick her up. They know that she needs him more than he needs her. 18 million voted but if they are real democrats then they will support the candidate that makes sense. All of those other will get real taste of McCain, and realize that is Bush's 3rd term and vote for Change. Hillary and her supporters should show graciousness in defeat. Hail to Chief, not to the Captain.
Shrillary as VP ..... NO WAY !!!!
Obama better check out the Vince Foster story if he picks her as his VP.
I don't trust her any further than I could throw her and Bubba tied together in a gunny sack. ( ~ six feet)
Doesn't anybody remember: Travelgate, Whitewater, FBI folders re-appearing mysteriously, turning 10k into 100k overnight on a stock deal .....
Run Forrest, Ruuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnn
Bob Johnson who are you go back to BET. NO way NO way. what is he getting out of this more money are low Rating BET again, you slam Obama NOW you wont him to pick Hillary as the No. 2 spot. but would you same if she in the winner. I don't think so... Obama will pick not a Billionaire who think nothing of him and the people.
Excuse me......and who are you suppose to be telling folks who to pick and why? I am not sure there are ten people in the African American community that would follow your suggestions on any issue. Just as you and other Hillary supporters believed that Hillary was ENTITLED to become the Democratic nominee thus having four more years of Bill, you now feel she's entitled to be the VP. The only entitlement she has is to return to her seat in the senate.
We need a fresh start. Hillary would not provide that.
This guy never gives up does he? Let Mr. Obama make his choice, not you, Mr. Johnson.
Robert "Bob" Johnson and Hillary Clinton should board a bus and leave for, "never return land..."
We can not trust him and she has proven time and time again why we should not trust her.
By the way, Bob – how would you like it if we decide to boycott the games next season for opening your mouth at the wrong time for the third time. Do not underestimate the power of the people of Charlotte.
Trey – Charlotte
Listen pal, your the equilvilent of Father Pfleger with your race baiting earlier on in this campaign. Do you think that we would forget the things that came out of your mouth as a Clinton surrogate around the run up to the SC primary. NO WE DIDN"T. Just shut up and go. Who are you to make demands of a Presidential candidate, wait, your NO ONE!!!
Jack,
If Obama picks Hill for the VP slot then I say the FIRST order of buisness should give her a looong VACATION for all of her hardwork!
Something like FOUR YEARS should give her plenty of rest.
I'm sure many of his supporters and others agree she deserve at least this much respect.
HOW DO YOU THINK THAT BOB JOHSON WOULD RESPOND TO SOME OUTSIDER TELLING HIM WHO SHOULD BE ON HIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUCH LESS BE NEXT IN LINE TO RUN HIS COMPANY? I SUSPECT MR JOHNSON WOULDN'T APPRECIATE THAT VERY MUCH NOR WOULD WE. OBAMA SHOULD AND WILL DECIDE WHO HIS VP WILL BE AND BOB JOHNSON SHOULD CONCENTRATE HIS EFFORTS ON PUTTING QUALITY PROGRAMS ON HIS ABYSMAL NETWORK!!!
GOOOOO DEMS!!
OBAMA / CLINTON `08!
Obama supporters are a hateful bunch it seems on these forums. Do you think that you don't need the 18 millions voters who voted for Hillary? Naive you were in voting for Obama for primaries and caucuses and naive you obviously are for the Presidential Election in November. This isn't a Democratic Primary in November. If you continue to insult Hillary and her supporters with your hateful and arrogant talk you will NEVER get her supporters to vote for Nobama. You need Hillary as the VP. Don't think so? Wait until November when the Koolaid man loses to McCain. You can all blame yourselves then for choosing the weaker candidate to begin with and then being arrogant or clueless enough to think you can win the Presidential Election with half the Democratic voters that voted in the primaries..
Obama/Clinton or write Hillary in or vote for McCain
Please do not put Hilary on the ticket! I will not vote for Obama if he chooses her as his running mate and I've been a supporter since day one. I've been a registered Democrat since 1982, but cannot support Hilary Clinton. She has shown her true colors once again by not conceding last night. Obama doesn't need her to win this election. Please take anyone else–just not Senator Clinton!
You my friend have been nothing but critial of MR. OBAMA, and have no say in who he decides to have as V.P. THIS ISNT A POPULARITY CONTEST . Millions voted and will continue to support him because we trust his judgment not yours. Take a look around you see the people of the world there reacting to him the nomminee not what could have been but what is . The popular vote is very disputable . I live in a caucus state and im a delagate . W e also had a popular vote that day , include my vote please and other states that voted overwhelming for him. Shes been saying she has the popular vote for months when it was a lie sooooooooo and i do not take lying lightly from anyone even a politician that thinks theres no such thing as a lie .
I will not vote for Obama if Hillary is his VP nominee. I cannot believe that the Clintons and his supporters are trying to bully Obama into nominating this woman who has divided the democratic party, and is quite unpopular right now – with the educated voters. Hillary: accept that you lost, and then step down and help heal the party – you are not entitled to the VP seat, and your presence on the Obama ticket will ENSURE ANOTHER FOUR YEARS OF REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP – I am sure the Republicans are hoping to have you be Obama's VP nominee – please do what is right for the country and do not insist on doing more damage!
If you wanted this job of picking a VP. You should have run in the primary yourself. He gets to pick whom ever he wants, so but out.
I'm sorry but Hillary is not owed anything. Let Obama go through the process and choose THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE VP SPOT instead of having one forced down his throat.
Barack Obama is the nominee for the party and his decisions have to reflect what is best for the country. Though Clinton supporters think that she is best, I have to disagree.
If she is all about party unity, her speech last night would have reflected that – and not the "I'm going to stay in this" nonsense she was spewing. She had a chance to concede and truly take a step to back the party's nominee and show her "unity" – all we got was how she is going to continue to fight on behalf of those who voted for her.
I also find it funny that Bob Johnson, who went out of his way to condemn, disrespect and attack Obama, now wants him to select Clinton as his VP. Everything that Clinton has done and said has been part of calculated moves on her behalf – not our country's. And sending out people like Johnson, who says Hillary knows about his actions, but did not ask for them, to do her campaigning for the VP spot, shows just more calculation.
She said she will do anything to unite the party and make sure a Democrat is in office in November – what she didn't add is she will do that as long as SHE is the VP. I have lost respect for this woman over the past few months and never had any for Bob Johnson.
I have such "little respect" for Bob Johnson. He should just "shut up" with the thought that Senator Obama needs Hilllary to win. Let Senator Obama make his own decision without any in put from Johnson.
Sorry, but if I were Hillary, the last person I would have lobbying on my behalf is Bob Johnson. He's a clown with no moral fiber.
Just so Robert Johnson knows, in most of the custom installations I've ever done, BET is the most 'dumped' channel among my customers.
In a similar way, he has nothing to say after how he's behaved on this campaign. No credibility. Nothing I want to hear either.
Don't push too hard. You'll hurt yourself trying.
I am boycotting BET!!!!!!
Hillary should not be on Obama's ticket and I am appaulled that your trying to elbow him into choosing her, Mr Johnson. She can't even congratulate the man for winning the primary. Again, the reason why she is fighting so hard is because, HILLARY COMMITED A CRIME DURING HER CAMPAIGN. SHE DOES NOT WANT TO BE IDITED. SHE WILL DO WHAT EVER IT TAKES NOT TO BE THE NEXT MARTHA STEWARD. And, she must have promised you some favors Mr. Johnson, but take it from Peter Paul, the Clintons cannot be trusted.
IT IS OBAMA PARTY NOW! NOT THE CLINTONS! GET OVER IT SORE LOSER CLINTONS.
I just have to say Bob Johnson and EVERYONE else need to let this idea of Hillary Clinton for VP the Hell alone. I am so tired of hearing about it. Would she even consider him as her VP if the roles were reversed. I think not. I am an educated Black man and see NO benifits of having her on HIS ticket. ITS HIS CALL. If Hillary and the rest of america are TRUE Democrates, then get behind the man that WON the nomination acording to the rules. Its a shame that such a MONUMENTUS event in our country's history is being tainted by this talk of her being HIS VP. Let just stop the madness and the talk and reporting of this and let our next PRESIDENT (Barack Obama) focus on winning the White House. And Mr. Johnson, I was a true fan of yours until your comments about Obama...now you compound it even more. I am no longer going to even attend any Bobcat games...I will not support anything you have a hand in. I already don't watch BET. As Hillary should do...you too need to just go away and get ready to give up your huge tax breaks you have enjoyed over the last 8 years.
Excuse me? You are the man who implied months ago that Barack had drug issues and other unsubstantiated garbage. Do me a favor bub.....crawl back under your rock. Barack needs no advice from the likes of you. Hillary...get over it you lost. Why don't you try and redeem yourself back in the Senate
No one has been pressuring Mc Cain to pick a VP after all the months he has won the race. Why should Obama be pressured in to naming Hillary as the VP. Who cared about the other MEN in the races after they lost. They all took their blows, accepted defeat and went home and has since backed the nominee. And they say that as a woman she is being treated unfairly. By the way MR. BET you are out of place with that letter. It should have come months later. Let the man be free to pick who he wants. It was his hard fought battle. Back off.
Vote for McCain all of those threatening to do so. I hope your sons and daughters are first on the list to be sent to Iraq.
Bob Johnson has no business pressuring Obama to pick Clinton as his VP, especially under the insinuation that black people still hold great affection for the Clintons. No longer is that true. All Americans should allow Obama and his advisors go through this process and take his time to make the right choice. It is what the Clinton supporters are asking for Hillary, Obama deserves the same.
I hope that Obama ignores this type of background clutter (blackmail). It is unbecoming of Hillary/surrogates to make this effort. It is counterproductive and demeaning. Yes, I believe that Obama's first leadership act will be to "manage" the Hillary drama. She has run an amazing campaign; but she has not won. To attempt to wrestle the VP spot for her is so "yesterday. " Get with the program. Obama style leadership is the future – God willing that the USA should be so ready and lucky to achieve his Presidency. People – he actually will require a VP who is a counterpart to his philosophies – not counter productive.
LS – St. Louis
I am ashamed of Bob Johsnon, if the shoe was on the other foot Hilary Clinton would not be pushed into picking Obama as her VP. This is Obama's historical moment and he should not and will not be pushed into accepting Hilary Clinton as his VP when she could not even acknowledge his historical moment. At one time I loved the idea, but at this time, due to all of her negativity, I do not believe she has his best interests at heart nor do I want her on the ticket.
It he needed her to win, he should not be even running, and he doesn't need her!!
i question Bob's "motives"....
I think HRC would be an excellent VP ; however, as far as Mr. Johnson is concerned, we do not need nor do we want you to speak for us!
Question:
If Barack beat Hillary, what makes me think he cannot beat McCain?
Clinton represents old-style politics. She did her best to tear Barack down since Iowa. She has such a sense of entitlement that she couldn't bring herself to acknowledge Barack won the nomination. She (and Bill) dominates the news cycles. We have to move on.
Bob Johnson take a breathe. Let Mr Obama and the American people enjoy this historic moment. Shame on you!
I orginally voted for McCain and have since decided that Obama is the one who will get my vote. However, if Hillary is decided to be his VP, I will cast my vote for McCain. The Clinton's had their time and it is over!! This is a time for new blood and change. Look at the past years we had George Bush and son twice and Clinton in the middle, and look at us now. If Obama chooses a Clinton to be VP, I sends the wrong message, he is not really about change!!! Any one who has kept up with the Clinton's over the years can see that Hillary can not play second best. If he does choose Hillary and I do not vote for McCain, can I pencil in Ross Perot in???
I could live with Hillary on the ticket and might even forgive the DNC for cheating her out of the nomination to begin with. It's for sure that he needs her worse than she needs him. The party might look a little better to me. PIGS
What is the guarantee that Hillary will respect the rules as VP? Will she not make her own rules to challenge the President? Think seriously about it. To Obama I say, be very careful! It is dangerous to eat the bread of her that has an evil eye for the morsel shall choke you!
PCL you got it we do not want the MCClintons on any ticket with Obama.
We backed Obama all the way
Enough of the McClintons,McBushes,McShames and McDooms
(only place they need to be is in the rear view mirror )
NO HILLARY VP
Her mouth might say sure I'll take the number 2 spot but quite frankly I don't believe her ego could take the number 2 job. Make her the education minister or helath and human services but not VP
Right.
The BET man early on repeatedly characterized Obama as a drug-pushing gang member type.
And now he's supposed to have some sway with Obama about making Hillary, who also semi-pushed the Muslim and racially tinged negative memes, the VEEP.
Please, "news" people: Could you please cover actual issues and news FOR A CHANGE from now on no matter how stupid you actually may be. You CAN learn, you know.
It'd be appreciated.
I am listening and watching from Canada. And I cant believe that people have the guts to be pressuring Obama to take Hillary on as he VP. No one in her Party has acknowkedged him from the start, they all believe that he is beneath them and now that he has the Nomination all of a sudden he should pick her as his VP. She did not even acknowledge him last night that he was the Nominee how can you want to be some ones VP when you dont acknowledge them and the fact that they won. I believe the Clintons think that the country owe them everything and that she has some right to be the president. Its not all about them its about the country.....I DONT THINK HE SHOULD PICK HER AS HIS VP....you should know better than that,..Shame on you BOB JOHNSON everyone has the right to choose and make up there own mind. when are you and the clinton supporters going to acknowledge the fact that Obama has been choosen as the nominee before you start pressuring him to take someone on.
Barack Obama can and needs to win this election without adding the old political war horse Clinton and her loose cannon husband Bill. The old Blue Plate special spent their entire campaign tearing down Barack and now they want to snuggle up and play nice? To add Hillary will only show that he is what she has been saying all along that "he is not the strongest candidate".
Mr Johnson you have no credibility to offer or sugesst anything to anyone.
I am disappointed at how Hillary is behaving. After last night's speech, she should definitely not be on the ticket. There are plenty of others who can bring in more votes. They don't necessarily have to be Hillary. She may end up doing more harm than good being on his ticket. She should take a clue from Al Gore....he was gracious about his loss. AND, does she really care about the democratic party or does she care about winning? Time will tell.
Stop it right now Bob Johnson. Your making me wish I never supported BET. You and the hillary clan are being very disrespectful right now.