Jimmy Carter is not a fan of the idea of an Obama-Clinton ticket.
(CNN) - A host of prominent Democrats are pushing for an Obama-Clinton unity ticket - but Jimmy Carter isn't one of them.
The former president, who publicly endorsed Barack Obama shortly before polls closed Tuesday in the final two primary states, told a London newspaper that a joint ticket between the two former rivals would be "the worst mistake that could be made."
"That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates," Carter told the Guardian, saying that both candidates' vulnerabilities could overshadow that the ticket if the two team up together.
"If you take that 50 percent who just don't want to vote for Clinton and add it to whatever element there might be who don't think Obama is white enough or old enough or experienced enough or because he's got a middle name that sounds Arab, you could have the worst of both worlds," he said.
This is not the first time the former president has expressed doubt in the success of a unity ticket. Speaking at a Houston event late last month, Carter called the prospect "highly unlikely," and said other potential picks could better serve the Illinois senator.
"I think it would be highly unlikely for Obama to ask her to take it," he said then. "Because I don't see how it would help his ticket. I think he needs somebody like a [former Georgia Sen.] Sam Nunn, but I won't name others. But I think if he asked her, she would take it."
Carter largely stayed on the sidelines during his party's prolonged presidential nomination fight, though the Georgia Democrat had long hinted his preference for Obama. Speaking with Sky News last month before he made his endorsement, Carter said that once the final two contests had been held June 3, it would be time for Clinton to give up her presidential bid.
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Smart, noble man. Not buying into the extortion attempt–in which the media seems to be complicit.
With his legacy, I'd think he knows nothing about mistakes!
Obama can't win without Clinton.
CNN your headlines are pathetic. It is not unity ticket, it is Clinton on the ticket!
I am with you carter on this one, just like Ted Kennedy said!
Have to agree with President Carter on this one. He seems to have gained some wisdom in the last quarter-century.
Senator Obama MUST not be forced to accept Mrs. Clinton as his running mate. It would completely undermine his image and message and would drive away many of his supporters who are independents and cross-over republicans.
HUGE MISTAKE...please do not do it Senator Obama.
I agree.
Hillary really dissappointed me and a alot of other women yesterday. I was rooting for her until i heard her defiant and divisive speech last night.
Clinton as VP NEVER!!!
Obama/anybody but Billary '08
There are plenty of talented democrats that would make better choices for VP, and bring more to the table than Clinton does.
The fact that Hillary brings Bill along with her is a HUGE issue. Would he give up the donors to his foundation to add Hillary to the ticket?
Please go to HillaryClinton.com. You will see a tiny form to fill out...
Send her a message to step down...
..Ask her to put our Country first..our Democratic values first...
...Remind her that the "Dream Ticket" is impossible because of her primaries anti-Obama rhetoric....
...Let her know we don't want her as our Veep...
Thanks.
Obama-Richardson 2008
I'm no Carter fan but he is 100% correct. Its time for a CHANGE. Its disgusting how Clinton reacted last night. All about 'me' and rude dirty fighting.
Thank you again Mr. Carter! Now – could you please start a petition against Hillary as Obama's VP!
Good because it wont help me vote for Obama anyway, and if shes VP I cant write her in!
I know its not much but I know 23 people who are writing in Hillary and we are going to try our hardest to get more and more to do the same by November!
Hillary 08'
Barack Huessien Obama for president
Jeremiah Wright for vice president
Hillary need to get over it and her people. Obama needs to move on and look for a good running mate. Someone he has no hard feelings about!
I completely agree!
Her negatives are too high, and then there is the issue of dealing with Bill's yapper.
She could be more beneficial to the country and the party as Senate Leader, or a high position in an Obama cabinet!
Obama/Nunn in 2008!
Big mistake taking her for Vice. Totally goes against his pledge to bring change and who wants her and Bill upstaging him and constantly vieing for the spotlight. He got this far without any help from her for sure and can go just as far without her. As of last night, she still is asking for money and still campaging.
seems like carter, knew what he was saying all along.
He is dead on the money
God why would Carter ever voice his opinion he was a failed President and needs to stay out of politics.
**IT WOULD BE NICE TO FINALLY SEE SOME LEVEL-HEADEDNESS ON THESE POSTS** – Please post this...
Let's talk about REAL party unity. To have Senator Clinton on the ticket would be a way to garner an additional 18 MILLION votes. This isn't rocket science people. The numbers would be helpful. It is sad to see that many do not view Senator Clinton as a change agent. Even Senator Obama has said as much. Here is where REAL humility must come into play. If we all want what's best for the party, then we, as supporters of either candidate must give a little to get 4 years of Democratic rule in return. Senator Clinton earned her right to be celebratory last night. She congratulated Senator Obama and almost guaranteed that in the next few days she'll offer her support. We are ALL human and deserve better than resorting to the sheer anger that often appears on these posts. Are we all ready to be humble and really offer party unity. It starts with each of us as individuals…regardless of which candidate you favor. If any of us answers "no" to this need for coming together…then sadly we do not deserve real change.
DEMOCRATS '08!
Let me guess....all the losers are screaming now to put Billary on the ticket so she can get his MILLIONS paid for....Bill is all mouth, but won't put his money where his mouth is...(and he has lots of mouth)...you don't think he wants to dip into his Columbia money to pay for something he says "she's entitled" to.
What a bunch of losers...they're scrambling to weasle out of the hole they've dug and laughing all the way to the bank with a "little boys $400 bike money"...true sleezebags.
A loser giving advice to a loser. What about the nearly 18 million Democrat voters who voted for Hillary. Wake up – they don't think they need us. Lets show them in November.
I completely agree!
You always have to be concerned about someone who wants the presidency so badly.
Truth to power, this rocks, I knew that two man rat can never existing or cohabitat in the same hole.
Here's the problem with having Clinton as a side kick: Every major decision liked by supporters of Clinton would be seen as her idea and Obama will look like a puppet.
He needs a strong running mate that is military grounded and seasoned in politics.
Clinton is not the woman for the job. She can't even concede an election and congratulate the winner. Wonder how many people are staying out of her way today? I bet the temper trantum was huge.
I agree with President Carter. A wise man who was beaten not by any fault of his own but by circumstances surrounding him. But stand by here come the cries of "worst president ever" and "failure" too bad people do not actually LOOk at what he did as President but only complain about the things he could not fix.
Choosing Hillary will be a disastrous choice. No more Clintons/bushes in power... let's end the dictatorships right here right now...
Obama needs to wait until McCain has picked his running mate, or at least narrowed the field to a few possibilities. That way he can pick one that counteracts McCains. I think some good choices for Obama would be Bill Richardson – he'd help pull a lot more hispanic vote, probably Cuban voters in Florida, and votes in Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado, which could help Obama win without worrying about Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. I'm just not sure, despite the primary process, that Clinton brings much to the ticket, and I don't think that those who voted on race will vote for Obama even with Hillary on the ticket.
I believe that President Carter is absolutely correct! Not only is Hillary's past comments and actions unethically and borderly racist's her supporter like Johnson and Bill Clinton are cut from the same cloth. Real change does not include these status quo individulas.
What we would really like to know is how much $$ have the
3 candidates spent so far on their campaign's? Also, who are their largest contributors?
Tks
i really see republic have another chance this year...as BO for the dem, I will vote for republic...
This is so funny Carter is the worse President ever in history and he is giving Obama advice. hahaha
Senator Obama does not need Hillary on his ticket for VP. She ran a great race and we now respectfully ask that she "stand down" and take the back seat to the Sen. Barack Obama who, whether you like it or not, is the Presumptive Democratic Nominee and he should NOT offer her a seat on the ticket!!!!!!!
Jimmy Carter is RIGHT ON! Remember, he knows something about winning...he is still referred to as President Carter!
Mr. Carter makes some sense but he doesn't see the full picture and that is the large number of voters who would vote for the ticket and not for Obama. Mr. Carter has been clearly trying to stay relevent. He was never relevent when he was President and he's not relevent now. the worst thing that he could do right now is keep opening his mouth and the best thing he could do is stay put and shut up.
Considering President Carter's track record for intelligent decision-making, we should listen carefully to what he says....then run in the opposite direction.
Choosing Clinton as VP is, in my opinion, the only way Obama is guaranteed to beat McCain.
While I don't agree with Carter about Clinton helping the ticket, don't thinks she truly wants to be Vice President. We've known that the math for weeks would eventually make Obama the nominee. To not be prepared to concede at this point – coupled with the philosophical differences these individuals have – would suggest she actually has no interest in being vice president. I think Clinton supporters want her to be VP more than she does. This is all still a very big shock to Sen. Clinton, let us not forget her campaign did not plan beyond "Super Tuesday." Lets give them both more time, but I see the both of them comming to a lets-just-go-our-separate-ways type of conclusion by the end of this week.
Carter, stay out of politics. GO home and water your plants, please.
I support hc, but I wont vote for Obama if shes on the ticket or not. I dont think hes got the resume to back up all his talk. So I will vote write in of my first choice. If mccain would tone down the drum beat for the war. I could vote for him
I totaly agree with carter that these would be the worst mistake that obama can make because hillary represents the old gutter poltitics of yesterday besides she and bill will undermine baraks presidency because they have no respect for him.let him look for someone he can wok with ike jim webb etc
That's putting it lightly. Hillary isn't looking to play 2nd fidel or do any of the actual roles of a true VP. She is trying to get in by any means neccesary even if it means strong arming her way into a VP spot to try and run the presidency. She doesn't strike me as willing to listen and follow every thing Mr obama puts in line, which is what a VP does. She will and does undermine everything Obama's foundation of change is built on. And then there is Bill and the Clinton drama and baggage that Obama will have to deal with for the next 4 years. We have to look past just Nov. and think of the next 4 years. If he does, he will have to sleep with one eye open, hire a food taster, possibly a body double, just to deal with the Clintons. The fact that Hillary has yet to conceed like she has been saying she would for months, when a nominee is chosen, says alot about how she will try to run the Presidency buy holding the party hostage to get what she wants. Cause it is all about her...lets all bow down all hale Hillary and Bill the entitlement gift that keeps on giving
Jimmy Carter is a dope. Look back at his weak presidency. He also can't keep his mouth shut. What ex-President ever speaks ill of his successors?
i agree with you jimmy carter
Carter is exactly right on target! The only thing that Hillary cares about is Hillary! It is all about Hillary. She once again showed that she lacks character and integrity to make the critical decision. She showed tonight that this election was about Hillary, not the Democratic Party, not her supporters and certainly not about the country. Hillary is truly pathetic! She brings so much negative baggage, and that doesn't even include her biggest cross that she bears which is Bill. Bill has simply gone off the deep end.
Yes , Clinton's supporter should..i myself have already moved on Ben, and I am moving either towards not voting at all or voting McCain..Good enough for you?
You have to be concerned about someone who wants the presidency so badly. Particularly if you are Obama.
I agree with Carter!
I think Carter is doing this to get attention, go away. I think he really understand that there are still 18 million Hillary supporters that are not leftist
I agree in general with Jimmy Carter.
DONT DO IT OBAMA! SHE MEANS YOU NO GOOD. YOU WILL END UP SPENDING MORE TIME EXPALINING WHAT BILL IS DOING, AND TRYING TO GET HER BUY IN ON POLICY. IF YOU THINK MICHELE IS HARD TO GET ALONG WITH WAIT UNTIL YOU INTRODUCE THE CLINTONS INTO YOUR DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
Carter needs to retire-for real.
I agree with the former president. First, at least give Obama a little time to take in this vicorty and access the lay of the land before he picks a VP or makes a commitment. People are quick to see Hillary's stengths but failt o see that she has many weaknesses as well. If she was that stong then she would've wrapped this up by Feb. 5 as she had predicted. She has VERY high negatives and adding her to a ticket could be political suicide. I believe having her on the ticket will almost for certain fire up the GOP base as no one in the GOP wants to see a Clinton anywhere near the White House again. As much time and money that they speent trying to get Bill out, I'm sure they don't even want him at stones throw of the White House.
The Democratic Party has been sold out to the ultra radical left–socialist/marxist/communist. Hillary is smart to stay away. Obama does not have America's interest first and will lose to a real American, Senator McCain.
I hope Barack doesn't offer to her.
He's right, besides Hillary for VP just doesn't make sense.
Hillary for a brand new cabinet position in charge of new Federal initiatives makes a lot of sense. The current cabinet postitions are designed to run the government, you're going to need an additional one to fundementally change it.
Republicans are already airing clips of her as attack adds on Obama. How is she going to debate his qualifications? She'd have to flip flop on the core position of a VP nominee – that the Presidential nominee is the right person for the job. If she campaigned that she was better, you could make that issue go away, but she campaigned that he was incapable – that doesn't go away.
Finally, if Hillary is as good as everyone thinks, you need her actually focused on issues and not cutting ribbons and traveling to shake the hands of foreign leaders that aren't even relevent to our policies.
he's right, its not even fair for her to force her way into this vp nomination
Let a vetting process for the VP position take the time it needs to understand the new demographics and loyalties a VP would bring.
Now the World will watch the, Ticking Time Bomb....
that...
talking to Hamas is a great idea
restricting oil and causing gas shortage was a great idea
inflation of 20% is normal
just shut up
Does he mean a bigger mistake than his own presidency? Now, that's BIG!
I agree!
He needs to be careful for more than one reason!
OBAMA/RICHARDSON
or
OBAMA/NAPALITANO
NO CLINTON ON THE TICKET...CLOSE THE BOOK ON THEM...
I agree!
This coming from the worst democratic presidential administration in history...we should take your advice. Gee, weren't we paying high prices for gas, the equivalent of $4.00 per gallon at that time, in the 80's during the worst inflation ever!!!
I don' t know who the Vice President should be. I'll even grant President Carter that he knows more about politics than I do. However, I'm not certain he really understands what is best for the Presidential race right now.
Sure, you'll group all their negatives, but that is true when adding any Vice President to the ticket.
My dream ticket is Obama/ Gore
Who cares what she wants. It is Obama's choice and clinton needs to dig deep down and find some grace and exit this race gracefully if she cares for the country which we know she doesn't. I for one am adamently opposed to her being his vp. We need new blood in the Whitehouse.
True.,, I'm sick of the clintons! They lost a lot of my respect..
There supporters are crazzzzzzzzzzzzy.. She needs to just go away ,
its not about her and bill anymore.. plz just go...goooo!.. tY..
Obaaaaama plz don't put her as your vp!
I like Carter but he's being kind of an idiot in this case. People aren't robots. And for Carter to think that both candidates running together would cancel out their respective votes via negative thoughts for the other is ridiculous. It would actually be the BEST ticket in history.
I know several women who are die-hard Clinton fans and several people who hate her. And both will vote for a 'wonder duo' if that is the case. Because both get what they want.
Carter is out of touch with what people want. Americans want change. And that ticket would give it to them two fold.
He is right on this, though he didn't articulate it well.
Clinton has told many lies about Obama.
Mr Obama, you can't play with fire and go free.
A word is enough for a wise.
Oh really Ben? Well if Hillary isn't VP I am going to think LONG
and HARD before I vote for Obama. I AM very disgruntled by the
primary process and the sexism that was demonstrated to all by
the media in the past 6 months. I'm not a happy Democrat today.
Please, please, please lead the country and don't be led by Hillary. She can do much better some other position, not VP!!
Carter, please don't give out advice about presidential campains.
It has been you and other superdelegates that have made this party laughable up until now.
Barach will make the right choice. If he doesn't, a lot of Democrats will do the same thing they did when you campained.
Who cares about that hick loser CARTER! Tell him to take out his false teeth and shut up!
As a Clinton supporter I don't want her to take VP, she Is better than that. I will be voting for Nader unless Mccain picks a woman as VP.
Absolutely no to the joint ticket. Hillary continues her viciousness, she asks people to tell her what to do; she's never been one to listen to people, only when it suits her. On her website, there's a counter and she will use this to let people know that x number of people want me to continue.
Further, using a sports analogy, you don't win a game based on shots on goal or how close you came to scoring a goal. You win it on predecided rules.
Hillary should go to DENVER!
I hope he takes heed to Jimmy Carter. I couldn't agree with him more.
President Carter you are so correct!!! He should by no means feel pressured or obligated to have Hillary Clinton as a running mate. If she does not even respect him, his wife and children to congratulate him on his winning the nomination, then why and the world would he want to have her on his ticket.
I am a firm believer one should not "RESPECT" any other person more than they "RESPECT" themselves, and clearly Hillary Clinton does not "RESPECT" Senator Obama nor his family.
He doesn't want a unity ticket because he wants Obama to lose worse than he did to Reagan in 1980, when he lost 47 states because he was a far left radical.
Carter also just got back from licking Arafats tombstone.
Worst than you talking to Hamas?
We have great belief in Hillary. Leave her alone.
As controversial as you have been lately Carter, and maybe you didn't say it all that well, but I agree with you. I think Obama needs someone other than Clinton. She has shown that, to her, it is not about wining on issues but rather winning with anything she can including fear. I disagree with Obama when he says she ran a great campaign – I think she ran an awful and despicable champaign that has only brought out the worst in people. Only her campaign would have someone on the rules committee who vote to strip MI and FL delegates then turn around and say they should count in full – typical Clinton hypocrisy.
It's time for Obama to distance himself from her as much as possible.
Carter you were one of the worst Presidents ever. You should just go away.
I agree with President Carter this ticket would be the biggest mistake Obama could make.
Carter is absolutely right.......but the Clintons don't "know the meanig of NO " They would be so distracting that Obama's presidency would be marred.....but maybe that's the game plan. I just don't trust them !!!!
Jimmy Carter is right. Sam Nunn would be a perfect choice!
I.t. i.s. n.o.t. g.o.i.n.g. t.o. h.a.p.p.e.n.
HE SHOULD CHOOSE JOHN KERRY!
That would be a WINNER!
There are other offices for Hillary besides VP. How about Secretary of State? Attorney general? She has the brains and the ability.
Thats why Carter was such a bad president and did not last long.
I don't think Carter understands the situation.
President Carter is right. Hopefully Obama knows this too.
Obama and Wes Clark! Yes...
Carter's absolutely right, but not for racist or mysogynistic reasons. Obama and Clinton may stand together on the issues, but are vastly different personalities. Obama needs the oppostite in a running mate: similar personalities, slightly different platforms and ideas to prove he is for unity and diversity.
I agree with Carter. She has baggage and there are those that already will never vote for Obama. Why add to the pot?
Agreed. She has said far too much about Obama and sided far too often with McCain against Obama in this campaign that it would all come back and hurt the Dems – and it would all be Hillary's fault. She should have thought about the possibility that they might have to join forces in the end before she hinted to her supporters and undecideds that McCain might be stronger than Obama as an option.
She's a sore loser. We already have a bullheaded, sore loser as President, did we really want another one?
What a sad day in America that a Black man defeated a good white Christian.
I hope you all don't get too excited. He only won becuase of the large portion of the electorate Black voters make up in the democratic party.
John McCain will put him in his place after November 5th. He needs to be taught a lesson.
Hillary should stand on an independant ticket. She will beat Obama hands on.
The harder she and her supporters push, the less likely it is Obama could pick Hillary as a running mate, even if he wanted to. It would look like he was caving to pressure and the last thing the Obama campaign can take right now is him looking weak.
Hill should have made her deal quietly, in the back room, when she still had something he wanted. Now she just looks like a narcisist that is completely out of touch with the real world.
Personally I don't think she is one bit interested in "uniting the party". She wants Obama to lose his presidential bid so that she can take a second shot at it in 4 years. Just as the Clintons provided lukewarm support for John Kerry in order to further Hillary's political dreams, so will they do to Obama. Which begs the question,"Do you really want someone for president who desires the position so badly she is willing to throw anyone under the bus to get it, even the American people?"
Hillary has not even conceeded yet neither has she congratulated Barack....where will that dream ticket come from?
She seems to be going out of her mind when today at pro-Isreal meeting she was talking of what she would do as President of United States.......Is she okay?
What is it about these Dinosaur Democrats who have already stabbed Hillary in the back and now want to finish her off. What a nasty lot.
I happen to agree with President Carter on this one. To bend to the rising strong-arming to take Clinton as the VP, especially after her speech last night, would show people that Obama is as weak as his opponents claim.
We're tired of Clinton and her politics. It's time for something different.
EXACTLY
Its about time someone put the foot down. Everyone is tippy toeing around as if she had some dark deep secret for everyone that they are afraid she will expose. Just leave her be, she is either in or she stay out, but enough with sucking up to her. When she realize that the train is leaving with out her she will jump on but as long as the train is still in the station she will keep sulking.
Carter is absolutely right. God forbids these deranged narcissists (Billary) becomes VP. The media is giving her too much attention anyway. She is history.
I believe it would be detrimental to Obama's campaign to ask Clinton to be his VP. His campaign is about change, not bringing back the past that obviously was unsuccessful! She would just be waiting in the wings for something to happen to him, and then she can take over! Big mistake to even think about adding H. R. Clinton, HUGH!
nobody is stopping obama from moving on, as much as his supporters don't want 2 admit it he needs hillary's supporters in order 2 win in nov. mccain ......08
Barack, don't screw things up now by picking HRC.
Carter is correct. Other than Democratic Party affiliation, Hillary Clinton has little in common with Obama. Her criticisms of Obama throughout the primaries prove she could never be a team player under Obama. Nevertheless, she can be a key player in helping Democrats to win in November and should apply herself to that end.
President Carter's right. You're going to lose some rabid-Clinton supporters... most likely those "I'm gonna vote for McCain" people, which isn't much of a loss... since if they're so willing to let their emotions make them think so irrationally, better they're not on your side... but you have more chance of gaining people who see negatives attached to Hillary, if she's not connected to the ticket.
GOOD COMENT CARTER.
Any ticket with Obama on it will be a bad ticket.
I think Hilary would be a bad choice. Now if she would have gave it to him and fell out earlier then it would be a different story. But how can you run with someone who was killing your reputation. Now she is sucking up to him to get in. Whats next, she takes over the office and takes him out of power. I don't think so.
Hillary can not obey this man; she does not respect him. She appeared kinda sleazy offering herself out there. The drinking was loud enough but to put herseld out there when it is customary to be invited into the office. Tacky, just tacky. If she had been polite and exhibited poltical correctness it might had gone a long way but uncouthness did model anything apporiate- just entitlement.
Manners goes far, Mrs. Hillary.
Right on Carter..I will not vote for Obama if he puts Hillary on the ticket. She does not represent change. She represents the same old politics filled with lies and corrupt.
I agree with Carter the dream ticket is now the baggage ticket thanks to yet another Democratic dragout. Someone mentioned the Hispanic Vote is key... Then Obama-Richardson, lets put some smiles back in the office this fall
First I am a Obama supporter. The comment about adding HRC to the ticket would not reflect his message of change is understandable; but isn't this the type of conventional wisdom we have used in the past?
I believe change, [fundamental] change is a departure in the way politics has been handled for many decades. Obama can redefine the importance of the VP duties and influence in shaping policy. It a Obama/Clinton ticket could work, if there is a understanding of where the buck stops.
Real change is a departure of what is the norm for all of us.
How can Obama pick Hillary? She is far too arrogant and has proved that she's not easy to work with. I am outraged by Hillary Clinton's speech last night. Gergen put it best: deranged narcissism. Hillary Clinton has divided this party, and if she really cared about the party winning in November, she would get her supporters to stop hating Obama - for no reason, mind you, Hillary and Obama are after the same policies in Washington - and help unite the party without needing something in return. This is about her ambition.
And how come no news network has picked up on the racist "affirmative action" comment made by Ickes at the committee hearing to seat Michigan? Blatant racism and spewing of hatred and we just let it go, but if a guest pastor at Obama's ex-church says something kind of not nice it's big news?
You got that right Jimmy Carter! Hillary is lethal, but the power of God knows how to fix that. It's Obama's decision, not Hillary, Lanny and his crooked croonies. Not even Bob Johnson, owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. As a matter of fact, boycott the Bobcats!!! You folks are out of order.
Of course Carter favors a former Georgia Senator. But I agree with him – Clinton would bring too much baggage, controversy and negativity to the Obama message. He needs to kick her like he kicked nicotine.
NOT BILLARY, not after her not conceding, again she is about HER not the movement of women but HILLARY.
I think Carter has hit the nail on the head. I'm sorry Clinton-ites, but Jimmy Carter's right. It would be a very popular ticket with Clinton supporters, but the DNC and GOP both need independents to win a presidential election. Bill Clilnton would kill the ticket. I'm so sorry.
I agree – there are plenty of good candidates for him to choose from and Hillary is not one of them.
She doesn't know how to be 2nd and Bill would be part of the package. Not something we need again in the White House. Too much baggage.
Take your time and pick someone else please!
Carter's ignorance and arrogance is suprising, but then again he will go down as one of histories worst presidents. Leave 17million or so democrats bitter that Hillary got nothing, and all of their time and energy was wasted. Then lets see who wins the nomination.
Obama/Hillary 08
The idea of a Obama-Clinton ticket is an insult to Obama himself ,as well as the millions of Americans who rejected her for the very same reasons she lost the nomination. She is selfish, conceited, and "delusionally narcissitic" as heard on CNN last night. The disprespect she showed Barack Obama in not acknowledging his nomination smacks of the "entitlement" and presumption Father Pfleger mocked in his sermon. The two of them together would cause Obama to lose whatever legitimacy he has as a a candidate fighting the staus quo. Right now it seems to me Hillary Clinton is holding the Democratic party hostage until she gets the VP nomination. Her scorched earth tactics are what make her presence on the ticket i
impossible to bear.
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO Senator
Clinton, Go Away Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama should wait until the convention to make his choice for VP. Meanwhile Clinton should get on board the Obama Nation Express and do everything in her control to help pull the party back together. All this VP talk now is counter productive and premature. And when the time comes, the Obama compaign will decide on who it thinks will be the candidate that bests helps them beat the Republicans.
Who asked him???
NO to the so-called "dream ticket"! It would be a nightmare. Hillary would hog the spotlight, compete with Obama on every policy issue she agreed with until she got her way, and essentially act like she was boss, not the other way around. She is not humble, she is not gracious. And she can't be trusted. NO NO NO!!
Obama needs to convince Clinton supporters that not having her on the ticket doesn't mean he's snubbing her. There are a ton of positions that Hillary could fill that have far more influence than V.P. How about Attorney General for starters? Start undoing the mess that John Ashcroft and Alberto Gonzalez and the rest of the Bush cronies have made of the Justice Department. How about Health and Human Services, where she could be in charge of implementing health care reform?
Please note that if Carter were so smart as to know what would be good for anyone running for the White House, his Presidency would not have been an unmitigated disaster.
Carter is a wise man I think Obama should listen to his concernes, I do not think obama is going to ask clinton to be his V.P, but in case he gets pressured and considers the idea it would be the worst mistake he will ever make. There many talented Sentors and Governers to chose why pick hillary ?????
I agree with President Carter it would not be a good idea for him to pick her as her VP. I have been one of his supporters that has asked for unity among the camps from the beginning but after last night I am done. She is hateful. She didn't have to concede last night but the least she could have done is congratulated him on reaching the magic number.
Her arrogance deprived him of his historical moment. If the tables were turned and she were the presumptive nominee her supporters would be livid if he didn't acknowledge her historical moment. It is not about you or your supporters Senator Clinton it is about Senator Obama and this country. Stop trying to dominate the media and let him have his five minutes. You had yours for 8 years.....Give it up
I agree. They should not be on the same ticket. The Clintons caused premature damage against Obama during thr primaries instead of explemifying that negativity and energy towards John McCain.
The media should stop focusing on Hillary. They should allow her to realize she didn't honor Obama or show respect yesterday by not congratulating him or for that matter conceding the race.
I would like to see a better tommorrow when when we have President Obama and Clintons as private citizens!
I agree with Former President Carter, President Obama would have to keep a eye her her at all times. but put in his cabinet, just not V.P position.
Carter you are so old that you have no idea what you speak.
Carter is readfy for the funny farm.
So if I recall history Carter won a bruising primary against Ted Kennedy - and once beaten the Kennedy people never had their feelings mended and Carter lost the general. So now 20+ years one Carter is advocating the same thing? He was a poor president and a worst politician and anything he says I would probably discount completely.
Carter you are right on this one my man!
She needs to apologize for Iraq vote and apologize to Obama and the Democratic Party; for all of her attacks. If she does that and shows she has some humility then Obama should give her a chance to make her case!
She has no HUMILITY she can't even admit she lost and shake hands after the game.
Obama 08/12
Jimmy Carter has just turned into a liar and Clinton basher. Hillary would would make a great VP. I have lost all respect for Jimmy Carter. He is a hater. A Clinton Hater. I expected more from him.
Who wants to take political advice from this guy?
I think Hillary would tarnish the ticket – she's old politics. "Michigan and Florida won't count... now they do since I need them" "I have the popular vote... if you don't count caucuses and include states where Sen. Obama wasn't even on the ticket!" Please. There's something very wrong with her math. I want real change.
I've never seen a whitehouse that didn't have a Bush or a Clinton as president or vp... lets move on from the monarchy already.
A unity ticket is the only hope that Obama has of getting the votes of Clinton supporters. Otherwise, he will lose many of them, and the election, to John McCain. You see, the Democrats may be in love with Barack Obama but the overall population isn't necessarily so, and Obama will need all the help he can get.
Maybe Obama could get Wright or Pfleger to be his running mate. That is about what this country will be reduced to. I sure am glad Hillary is taking this all the way to the convention or he may get away with doing like he did 12 years ago when he first ran for public office. That is just what we need in the White House...so much for "CHANGE" Nobama. H I L L A R Y 0 8/ 12
Yes we can!
Thank you!
Well Said Carter. That ticket would be a nightmare for various reasons.
NO to the so-called "dream ticket"! It would be a nightmare. Hillary would hog the spotlight, compete with Obama on every policy issue she disagreed with until she got her way, and essentially act like she was boss, not the other way around. She is not humble, she is not gracious. And she can't be trusted. NO NO NO!!
REMEMBER:
Hillary won the popular vote!!!!!
PS. Obama has his own issues and things he needs to deal with to gain the confidence of the American people. Not add on the BS that is Hill-Billy. If he thinks he needs Hillary in order to win this election then he shouldn't be president. He needs to be able to win this on his own merit. Because trust me she will throw that in his face everday for four years. There are better more qualified candidates who don't come with negative baggage. The best way he can prove his string diplomacy, is to pratice it on Hillary and kindly ask her to exit stage right and take all her supporters who wouldn't fall inline any way with her.
does Carter have any senses working ??
He had also said Obama is un-electable, what a flip-flop.
Carter didnt know much as a president why would he know today?obama will never get the over 60 vote,without hillary they will become McCAIN SUPPORTERS!!!!
I'm most confused. Why does Billary want to be VP? In her opinion he is not experienced enough to be POTUS. Her desperation is wearing thin and only begs one to wonder, just what promises she has made to lobbyists in DC? The only reason I can gather that she is pushing this non issue is that the only truth that she does know is that if she is on the ticket, he will not win in November. I'm not scared and neither is Barack. We can do it with out her, it fact it is the only way and she knows this.
Obama can't win without Hillary on the ticket. The majority of her 18 million voters will abstain from voting, write-in Hillary, or vote McCain. I personally do not want Hillary on his ticket. She's way too talented, bright, experienced, and accomplished, to waste her talents in the backseat making him look good. Stay in the Senate, Hillary, where you can continue your good works for the people and the nation.
Jimmy Carter is right on target as usual. Barack, please take advice from THIS former Democratic President. Just say no to Hillary.
I absolutely agree with President Carter.
I think it would be great to find a suitable role for Clinton in Obama's administration - VP just isn't it.
What is really needed is for Clinton to unreservedly support Obama and give her supporters time to get to know Obama without her stimulating them to view Obama negatively. Anybody given half a chance to listen to Obama has a high likelihood of finding him an acceptable candidate.
Richardson or Biden or Webb would be much better choices. Obama doesn't need Billary stealing headlines.
I'm sick of this, even when she loses, she will not admit that she has lost. I guess she wants recognition for being second. But putting them together on a ticket is not the way to go. get over it hillary
Joe Biden for VP! We need CHANGE, not another clinton. Period.
If Obama picks Clinton, I vote McCain!!! and, so will millions of other democrats.
Carter. Keep out of it. You've never been right on anything! Hillary supporters are far more likely to vote for Obama if their candidate is on the ticket. Otherwise, they are going to vote for McCain or not vote at all. As a woman, I can't think of anything more inspiring than making history not only by electing our first black President but a woman Vice President. They should run together!!!!
Hillary being VP would be a diaster. For one thing, after what she
has said and done, how could he trust her? He could not as she
is all out for Hillary, not our country or party. She has proven her
level of integrity and it certainly does not coincide with Baracks.
No more politics as usual.
Have faith Barack will make a fine choice for the future VP of our
United States of America.
oh please DO NOT ASK Hillary Clinton to be Obama's running mate. at this point she is going to rain on his parade. i am sure she would do anything to try to ruin his political career and try to further her own.
President Carter is too kind. The REAL reasons Hillary should not be on the ticket is as follows:
1) She has attacked Barack over and over as NOT prepared for the Presidency. The Republicans are already using Hillary's statements against Barack!! How could you select the very person who gave the other side verbal ammunition to be used against you???
2) She is a LYING politician, willing to say just about anything to win an election.
3) She HAS NO respect for the process, look at how many times and different ways she attacked the rules that she agreed to 12 months ago.
3) She could not BE TRUSTED!!! Hillary is all about HILLARY!!! And she would be VERY capable and comfortable doing things behind the scenes that would cause problems for an Obama presidency.
Please post the petition to reject Hillary as VP.
A-man to that, we need to go in new direction and if Obama chooses her we'll be chasing our tails.
I have a feeling the Clintons will have one of their surrogates state that Obama has offered her the VP slot – in the very near future. It will be a lie, but that won't matter to the Clintons. They are going to do as much as possible to derail his campaign for the presidency. Of course, they will fail.
I thought Carter was the worst mistake???
LOL, sorry couldn't resist.
Honestly, it would be nice if she would play nice and be his VP, but I don't see it working out well for anyone. She is not a team player and Bill is out of control. With Obamma/Clinton your would have 3 presidents fighting for power and stabbing each other in the back.
yes Jimmy Carter, because you were so popular in America? I'm all for Obama, but how it's a terrible idea is beyond me...it's at least considerable.
the language "worst mistake" is pretty funny....some would use it to characterize his presidency.
Who trusts Clintons. Obama will be distracted every way possible.
President Carter is right on the money here.
SHE WAS MUGGED BY THIS THUG
IF YOU EVER BELIEVED IN HILLARY YOU MUST WRITE HER IN IN THE FALL
I agree with President Carter. I am a Republican who intends to vote for Obama, unless he invites Clinton to be his VP. If that happens, all bets are off and I'll be backing McCain.
Carter is right on this. If they join, you just gave the election to McCain.
I just think that Obama has too many negative things around him. The church matters, too young, never overseas in a combat zone, excessively liberal on spending money
Clinton has a way too liberal ideas to do with my money the same as Obama
Now if Clinton could go Independent that would be another story. She could drop some of the Democrats liberal idea and go with conservative some. With a good mixture, she should win the election.
On the other hand, she could become the Senate Majority leader, which would give her some kick.
Jimmy Carter you did a poor job as President. So please stop
talking bad about Hillary. You guys are all the same, it doesn't
manner what age you guys are. I suggest you go back to the peanut farm with your brother Billy and drink your noonshine.
Well Said !!!! Senator Obama needs a VP that will bolster him not drag him down. Senator Clinton has significant negitives that people have forgotten b/c Obama did not exploit them, but the Republican machine would.
HE'S RIGHT!
I fully agree with you Mr. President!
Yes, I definetly concur!!
Methinks that Pres. Carter secretly wants John McCain to win.
Finally, I agree with Carter on an issue.
His analysis is unemotional, and politically accurate.
After all the chicken sinks that Hillary threw at Obama, how can she now expect to be on the same ticket with him?
Her NEED to be on that ticket is PERSONAL. It is NOT for anyone's benefit, but her ego's.
Obama has the right, and deserves to choose his own running mate. She represents the polar opposite of his CHANGE message. If he succumbs to this attempted blackmail, he will lose more voters than he will gain as the polls show the majority of Americans don't like her, don't trust her, they didn't want her for President, nor do they want her as Vice-President, just one heartbeat away from Obama.
CNN, please post this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anybody but her........what's wrong with a Supreme Court position?
If Hillary Clinton is not willing to support the candidate designated of her party without laying down conditions, she then proves to be an ambitious narcissist interested only in herself and not in having a Democrat president as she so often states. She must first endorse Obama and place herself at his and the party's service. If not, then she can reflect on what it was about her that turned off so many Democrats who would have otherwise supported her.
You people have to go to the hillary website and take alook at the blogs. It is really funny! They actually think that they have 18 million supporters behind them. It's like two of them writing back and forth to one another.
I strongly agree with Mr. Carter that would be the worst thing to happen. First, Clinton will not suject herself to Obama and she very head strong.
She could possibly do some other job, but not VP. Obama would have to watch his back with the three of them, parents and child.
Hillary does not in anyway compliment Obama, her style to aggressive and she is self rightious.
Do you really think that Hillary would do as Barack says for her to do??? He has campaigned on a change for DC, and Hillary and Slick Willie is not a change! She is such a good candidate, she would not even congratulate Barack, even that piece of crap in the White House congratulated Barack, but Hillary didn't. This media has been pushing her for VP, and we all know who owns the media. It sures isn't "we the people" NO HILLARY!!!!!!!
Obama, don't allow the untrustworthy and slimy Hillary near your ticket, PLEASE!
too bad jimmy carter has little credibility, and only appeals to a small amount of people... The Democratic party has already hurt itself by allowing Hillary to carry on, don't think it'll happen
In an ideal world it would be a good idea, but in reality... I don't see 4 yrs of power struggle/division within the party as healthy.
She needs a strong position, just not VP
Agree with you 110%, President Carter...it just not gonna happen
Please do not pick Hillary. What an ungracious spoilsport!
From a 74 yr old white woman.
Go Obama!
WHY IS BECAUSE CARTEER WANT VP I WISH CLINTON WOULD RUN AS IINDEPENDENT SHE HAS ENOUGH FOLLOWERS AND SHE NOW HOW THE CACAUS WORKS NOW.
Kathleen Sebelius for running mate!
That would be a horrible ticket.
Jimmy Carter's political instincts are about the worst around - that should be a good indication that Obama Clinton ticket is the speeding ticket to victory in November!
The Clinton’s see the reformation of their political legacy through either Senator Obama’s defeat or his demise. Senator Obama should identify his vice-presidential running mate with the next week. The choice of Hillary Clinton will guarantee Senator Obama’s defeat in November. A selection of Clinton would be such a monumental lapse in judgment that his ability to actually be president would be called into question by his avid supporters. The so-called Clinton supporters who will not support Obama are few in number and in actuality are not individuals who would support a Democrat in a general election, including Clinton. All Clinton’s candidacy has demonstrated is that Obama can’t win the support of individuals who will never vote for a Democrat in a general election.
Former President Carter hit the right cord. Obama should not have Hillary on the ticket. Hillary is for herself. She will burn down the village to get what she wants. Hillary is for Hillary and not for the party.
There is nothing genuine with that woman. The Clinton's era is over and done. Let her go her way. There are other very good and strong candidates to be on the ticket. Please Obama, don't make that mistake. You might be sorry. Now we see who the Clintons are. They had us fooled for years. The damage cannot be repaired again, too late.
Carter may have been a terrible president, but he has been a tremendous former president, full of insight and wisdom. Here he is showing it again.
President Carter, I agree with you 10000%!!!!!!
Thank You! At least someone else thinks the idea of Hillary as VP is a bad idea.
Just think about it for one minute. Hillary as VP brings Bill with her no matter how you slice it. The two will tag team and think in their minds that they can treat Obama as a puppet. Clearly, her behavior suggests this as a real possibility.
So if I was Obama knowing full well what the Clintons are like...I would not want her. Having people think that I was a puppet to the Clintons is not how I would want my presidency to be remembered.
Hillary does not need to win it for Obama! I will not vote for him I do not believe in him trust him , nor in any way want him to run my country! I will not vote for him. Hillary should not be cleaning up his messes. I didn't think our country could be in any bigger of a mess than bush got it in the last 8 years but Obama can do that and McCain is not far behind....so I will probally not vote unless something changes or I can write Hillary's name in! Go Independant Hillary!
How can Hillary be the VP? It was obvious after last night she cannot make decisions. Obama has the delegates to be the Dems nominee, and she's still deciding what to do with her campaign? Is this the person we really want second in line?
If there is a God she will not be his VP.
Carter is right. How can they work together after all the negative ads during the primary. McCain will use it against them in November.
To Brian Seattle... President Carter may have had his problems, but after eight years of Bush I would chose eighty years of Carter!!!
Finally someone speaks the truth!!. This so called "Dream" ticket would not be a dream at all. Jimmy Carter put it very eloquently and as Hiliary has stated she will do whatever the Party asks, then let her endorse Senator Obama and help him to get to the Whitehouse and respect his earned right to choose his running mate.
President Carter should be respected for what he has done as former president...as for the presidence itself he is a looser!!!!!
I think Obama will not pick her, and also think she does not want Obama to win MCcain
Not being Gracious and strong arming is not right. To not give credit and honor Obama for winning just sunk the Clinton's the lowest low.
Terry McCullough is so disingenuous and totally a lying spin machine. To introduce Hillary as the Democratic Nominee is totally outrageous and Hillary strong arming the Democratic Party. She keeps saying that she has a army behind her.. NO she doesn't. If you Name is not on the ballot you have to make a choice Obama or McCain. Her voters should realize how wrong this is. The way you conduct yourself means everything. Stealing the spotlight on day when he wins the Nomination is just not right no matter who you like. This does not warrant any consideration for VP. McCain is challenging Obama and he needs to be able to respond. Not answering Hillary questions everyday. She deserves absolutely No VP consideration.
Here is an example of a hillary blogger. it's really funny!
I DONATED LAST NIGHT TOO!!!!!!
I CAN'T BEAR THE THOUGHT OF HER NOT BEING IN THIS RACE...IT HURTS TO THINK ABOUT IT...I WANT HER TO KEEP GOING.
HILLARY – WHAT CA WE DO?
TELL US AND WE WILL DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE BESIDE YOU 100000% – SO WE ARE HERE FOR YOU, AND WE ALWAYS WILL BE. PLEASE TELL US WHAT WE NEED TO DO.
I KNOW YOU WILL DO WHAT IS RIGHT, BUT FOR MANY OF US, THE ONLY RIGHT THING IS FOR YOU TO BE PRESIDENT!!!! HOW DO WE NOT CONTINUE THAT FIGHT WHEN WE BELIEVE SO MUCH THAT YOU ARE THE BEST CANDIDATE???? YOU ARE BETTER – IT'S THAT SIMPLE.
HOW DO WE JUST STOP?????
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To everyone above me,
yes, however, w/out Clinton you have 18,000,000 people who did NOT vote for Obama and if he hasn't won them now, he will not do so in November.
There is no other formidable candidate to run next to him in Nov. Unless, he wants to be ridiculed for the next 5 months and see himself LOSE the election!
Chicago
carter, what are you talking about?
to quote:
"If you take that 50 percent who just don't want to vote for Clinton and add it to whatever element there might be who don't think Obama is white enough or old enough or experienced enough or because he's got a middle name that sounds Arab, you could have the worst of both worlds," he said.
50 percent? she won the popular vote, what about her supporters who just WON'T vote for Obama?? Carter, are you paying attention at all???
you loser one term president, please keep your mouth shut because your foot is ending up in it every single time.
I agree. Hillary would be a detriment to his campaign. When elected, appointing her to head something would be appropriate. But now is not the time. There are too many open wounds on both sides that will not be healed by forcing them together. She destroyed her opportunity to become vice president by refusing to concede after the primaries on Tuesday night. If she were applying for the VP slot with that speech, she did a very poor job.
true, obama needs balance, a white military tough guy who can back up obama against mccain, hillary would make the ticket too hard a sell for the average voter
If Obama ends up with Clinton as his VP, I hope he hires a food taster as well.
Brian, we have the worst president ever right now.
After everything Hillary has stated about Obama, she does not need to be within a heartbeat of the presidency. There are enough women scorned Hillary supports that might do something crazy.
It's not often I agree unreservedly with president Carter. Hillary is shamelessly trying to blackmail Obama. She's keeping on the race just to hold that threat over him and to make sure her more fanatic supporters stay on the leash. It beats me how she expects to be his running mate after her attacks and mockery of Obama. When the Republicans use her statements as ammunition against Obama is she going to say what? That she misspoke? Or was misunderstood?
60% do not think Obama should take her as VP. And it beats good sense. Her supporters (those more wise and sensible) will come to him. But if he takes her (and add-on Bill) as running mate, some of those that could cross over from other parties, will feel (and rightly so) suspicious of that change promise.
She's so power-hungry it's scary...
The Clintons dont want Obama to win... they want to run again in 4 years...
Just like a broken clock, Carter may be right twice a day. And this is one of those times.
Clinton needs to bow out gracefully and do what she can to help Obama. That includes not having her backers hinting or suggesting she be VP. bad move
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With due respects to Senator Obama for running a good campaign, despite needing four times the money and the title of "media darling" to win.
His supporters need to realize a few things... They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters... What they are failing to realize is that HE NEEDS HER, SHE DOES NOT NEED HIM and we will NOT support him, which means, he will in fact not have enough votes to win in November...
I would start being a bit respectful if I were you...
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Maybe thats why Carter likes Obama – Carter did nothing and Obama will fit right in with him!
Obama will not win unless he has Hillary on his ticket. Hillary's people will not vote for Obama. I will not
Unfortunately he is right – those two are like oil and water. Plus, she doesn't help him carry a state that he wouldn't carry (she's the Senator from NY), and I'm not sure that he will get the disgruntled Clinton voters even if she was the VP.
I think it is a great change election, but we know there has been racism and sexism at play in this campaign, and putting them on the ticket together may just turn off enough narrow-minded people so that McCain wins...
Obama should cut a deal with McCain and make him the vice president ,
perhaps we can then get our troops out and claim victory at the same time, then everybody will be happy.
Carter was speaking from his stature as one f the worst President of USA.
We can say goodbye to all of Hillary's supporters.
Hello President McCain.
I don't think Hillary should ACCEPT the VP position. Obama better offer it to her if he wants to have a chance in a prayer of winning this thing.
And as for Carter. He is senile. He should be imprisoned for Treason for breaking protocol and talking Hamas without CLEARANCE. He is an ex: President. There are protocols in place what ex: Prezs can do or cannot.
If after the negativitiy Clinton threw at Obama during the campaign, for him to forget all of it and act like it never happened and choose her as her running mate will show that he is just another run of the mill politician, not really interested in change.
He is like gasoline and she is a cigarete butt and she'll burn him down if he takes her. It would be a mistake.
mr carter you are exactly right
i admire you for speaking up.
obama is about change not the same old==same old politics of washington
have a good day sir
ON TO DENVER!!!!! CUT the VP bull...... We won the popular vote. we won all the big blue states, & swing states!!!!!!! Let's based it on the voice of the people, not the voice of the few delegates!
I pray that Barack Obama will not make Hillary Clinton his VP. He will never win with her on the ticket...if by chance he does...Hillary and Bill will be distractions that will never allow him to get the job done for America and the American people...she is out of control and does not listen...his job would become dealing with her and not doing the people’s business.
I will vote for Barack Obama...but I will not vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket.
After hearing her speech last night and seeing her behavior last night...I made the decision to never vote for Hillary Clinton...on any ticket...
IT WOULD BE A MISTAKE TO PUT HILLARY CLINTON ON THE TICKET....
No, Hillary not this time.....
I thought Carter was a true statesman... No anymore... he should not be meddling in current politics... Stick to the charities and preserve whatever is left of your legacy!!!
WE AGREE.
These hillary supporters have no understanding of politics.
Hillary will be lucky to get ANYTHING the way she is acting.
NO to Hillary as VP. It undermines Obama's entire message.
I really hope he choose the candidate the best works for him in the country. Not because some people feel it’s owed to someone else. People let’s come together as Americans and Democrats, get behind Obama, to alleviate another 4 years of Bush policies.
I think Bill Richardson would be the best choice for Obama. I'm disappointed Hillary is being such a sore loser.
Actually, if you take the 50% who wouldn't vote for B.O. that would be a big problem for Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton.
If only he showed such judgement as President or in his continuing attempts to conduct foreign policy.
Whatever happened to old presidents keeping their mouths shut? This whole thing about 70 being the new 60 is killing me... go build a house or teach Sunday school, the older you get the the more peanut farmer you sound. Obama/Clinton would be unstoppable... just the sheer numbers that have turned out for the democratic primaries show this is their election to lose, if anyone should be conceding, it should be McCain't... Billary is in it until Obama pays off her debt and whatever ransom she demands, but if she is off the ticket, better find another female, because if the Republicans add Condi Rice as McCain's running mate, it could be an even more historic election, and one with the highest voter turnout ever.
Please ex President Carter, Shut Up! It's Obama's choice not yours.
Carter is irrelevant. Who cares what he thinks? He's really over-simplifying the dynamics of both candidate's voter base.
Do you know what happens to be the worst mistake the US has made over the past 50 years?
Electing Jimmy Carter President.
Clinton is too aggressive. After spending more than 1 year bashing Obama, how could she possibly be his running mate????
The Republicans would have a field day with that one!!! Hillary is a walking soundbite of negative comments about Barack.
Chuck Hagel.
Barack should show the Republicans he really means business – and extend the unity theme completely across the bow of the democratic ship!
It would put McCain, Hannity and Limbaugh into apoplectic fits!
Congratulations Mr. Obama. Best wishes as you embark on this historic campaign. A 72-year old John McCain will barely be able to keep pace with your enthusiasm, integrity, vision and unity message.
With all respects to president Carter....I have to disagree. You know this year has been an incredible Democratic race. I am canadian, a political arm chair junkie who enjoys american politics way more than our Canadian politics. You have two candidates who have mesmorized the American people to start breathing and actually care about change and breaking barriers. if Barack picks Hilary as vp, it is not a return to the politics of old. The politics of old would push her out the door and go your own way. If he is about dialogue with rogue countries, then first make peace with your neighbor in Hilary. President Carter did that by talking with Hamas. Take the first step and acknowledge that in nearly 20 million wanted her for president and respect the will of the people and show that a tough race and a love for your country move us beyond our own agendas. A little humility on both sides work wonders.
I think he has a very valid point......Barack and Hillary are not exactly MFEO...
Go Hillary oops I mean go McCain!
Hillary as VEEP would be a disaster. From Day 1 should would begin running to unseat Obama in 2012, upstaging him at every opportunity and being a constant distraction - as would Bill. If we are to have true change, the Clinton's must leave the stage. Obama needs to be able to lead without the baggage of Billary.
What Hillary ought to do is go back to the Senate and unseat Harry Reid as Senate majority leader.
he ain't the only one who thinks that
If Carter knew anything about what it takes to win a national election (especially in the face of a moderate-appealing Republican rival), American history would be entirely different. He should keep his opinions to himself.
Carter is right. She has been bitter since the beginning and is still bitter today despite the final results. What kind of person would ask her supporters to start a petition even though reality is staring them right in the face? A sore loser. Obama would have to continue taking the knives out of his back, besides, there is only one VP spot no room for Bill so she wouldn't be a good choice.
Obama will be Jimmy Carter's second term. An untested feel good liberal who is naive at the way the world works.
This from one of the worst president ! He would not know a dream ticket if it hit him in the face. Obama needs Hillary to help him win this if not my vote will go to McCain. If all the nice thing he said about Hillary was how he really feels he will ask her, if not it was for show, What a great guy I am! Please don'nt call me names as MICHELLE OBAMA said she was not sure she could vote for Hillary. Obama/ Clinton 08.
he's not the only one who thinks that
Yeah and he knows what makes a great presidency? HAH! One of the worst presidents ever, he needs to keep his opinions to himself.
Obama/Hillary 08' (it will keep my vote from staying home or going for McCain)
The severely contested race is over. Hillary should acknowledge this and leave Obama to do the work destined for him. God is blessing us with CHANGE. We are poised for CHANGE. Infusing yourself in the CHANGE is like putting an old wine in a new casket. The new casket will still bring-forth sour wine.
HILLARY IS IN AN ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE &
NO ONE CAN BRING HER BACK.
He is correct, Obama does not need her for anything. She can not be trusted as his VP and I think he knows that. I have faith that he will pick a suitable running mate and put our country back on the right path.
Obama '08
She had her chance and didn't win, get over it. She and Bill also had 8 years in power, she had many chances to advance her agenda in 8 years as 1st lady; (Bill honey, I really want you to support this law, or well, I may decide to make an issue out of all the affairs you have had.....now what would that do your Presidency)
biggest mistake if she's on the ticket with him. all she'll do is hog the spotlight.
I agree with Carter. I think she should work in the administration but not as a VP for many reasons. She will be exactly what the Repubs will target if she's on the ticket. Not to mention she's already done enough damage. All of her supporters are now Repubs (voting for McCain) anyway.
Whoever Obama chooses, it should be someone he implicitly trusts. Does he trust Hillary (and Bill) after all of this?
Jimmy Carter was worst the American President ever. So I cant take anything he has to say seriously. He is an example of what is wrong with Old American politics. Dwelling on the negatives instead of the positives. The truth is that there is no candidate out there that can pull Hilary's supporters into the fold. JFK knew that with Lyndon Johnson, unfortunately Jimmy Carter knows nothing about. What is ironic is that he is willing to dialogue with Hamas, but thinks that Obama and Clinton wont work.
The man speaks the truth. There is too much baggage that comes with Hillary, his name is Bill.
You are absolutely right. He should choose someone he is comfortable with on his own terms.
Carter you were a terrible President and you don't know what you are talking about.
If Obama doesn't' take Clinton, he is an idiot. Where do you think the 18 million people that voted for Clinton are going to go.......
To McCain that's where.
For the sake of the good of all his supporters and for the sake of running an administration devoid of untainted distractions, I hope and pray, Senator Obama will use good judgement as he has always done and wisdom from Above to decide how helpful it will be to keep Hillary Clinton and her baggage and her unbearable husband away from himself and his governance for the next 8 years.
As for winning her supporters, if Obama could clinch the nomination beating the so called "two for one" team, he can surely beat McCain in the general election. Besides there are other ways of winning over the so called ..... democrats.
But the dream ticket with Hillary – FORGET IT!!
Sound words of advice from the least effective President in U.S. history to who will likely be the second least effective President in U.S. history.
I completely agree with President Carter. Obama needs to show strength and demonstrate tht he does not need her. Especially after her non concession speech Tuesday night.
I view the message in her speech to be "give me what I want or you can't have my 18 million votes" extortion at its best in my opinion. To offer her the VP slot would only indicate weakness.
Obama's voters don't want her, Hillary's voters don't want him. In this case 1 + 1 no 2 ! That could be a mistake. And there are independant people, or young people who want to vote for Omabama for Change...so Hilary..
P.S.
What is Carter doing?
Shouldn't we be writing his obituary?
Lets just send him to Lebanon and have him continue talking to adversaries in the M.E.
He has no weight in this election.
he really doesnt.
Chicago
SORE LOSER!!!!!!!
This woman has no shame.
Please, NO more Clintons.
couldn't agree more!!!
Obama '08
Oh great Carter's gonna try to run this show too, he told Bill C. what to do and has criticized G W Bush for 7 years, now he wants a piece of this pie too. It's time to put old failed Jimmy out to pasture. He had 4 years and made a mess. My guess is BO will make as much of a mess as Jimmy, but we'll see. BHO has all of Jimmy's old advisors, what's that tell you. I'm voting for McCain
1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining <<<
4) Accept and GO AWAY!!!!!
Lonely, old, terrorist appeasing, peanut farming, peanut brained, worst ever (unless Obama wins) President.....................he and Obama are a perfect match.
Vote McCain or join the insane..
Obama
Please don't pick her. It would be the worst mistake EVER.
If Obama compromises his change message by bringing Hillary Clinton on the ticket, I will not vote...and I am a strong Obama supporter. He will completely contradict his entire message by bringing her on the ticket. He will disenchant his base constituency, including me. Don't make that mistake Obama! Don't succomb to political pressure. Stick to your message and you will be fine.
I like Jimmy Carter a lot. He is a great man. I disagree with him on this.
I thought we were free from the Clintons, once and for all; but it looks ,that we aren't.Obama is being "played again".Look, why can't a Blackman get an even break, in this country, without the "race card" being played.Hillary for VP, that's a joke...........................................
I agree 100%. Obama cannot put Hillary on the ticket to serve a short-term purpose. She will not serve him well as VP. If Hillary's supporters say they prefer to vote for the war instead of Obama if Hillary is not on the ticket, all the Democratic Party has to do is recruit new voters to make up for the 18 million that Hillary holds so dear to her heart. If we thought voter turn out was high for the primaries, wait till we see how many new voters there will be in the general. Over 120 million voted in the 2004 election. We could possibly see 200 million this November. Obama is going to win big with or without Hillary's posse.
I agree Carter. Hillary can not be trusted, she's shown that over and over again.
we don't need the delusional to join the sane we need someone a little more stable and that person's name is not Hillary Rodham Clinton and Company.
A few things for Obama to think of –
If you ask her to be your VP nominee hire a food taster.
Don't go for walks in the park.
Watch your back.
Thank you for your wise comment Mr. Carter !!!
We on the Obama Blog agree!!!
The math is simple – if Obama loses just 10% of the Hillary supporters to McCain, he loses the general.
I think this has shown that the nomination for the clintons is all about them. Yesterday, Clinton surrogates were saying it was supposed to be her moment, except they were the only people who felt that way. Yesteday was a histoirc day in the history of America, and the clintons still felt the spotlight should have been on them. If she is ever ofered the VP spot, she will not only take it, but use it as a bargaining chip to get her way in an Obama government. I see using her 18 million votes to try and get her way, saying well I deserved it, 18 million people voted for me, etc. It will be a great mistake to ask her to be the VP. All said an don, she ran good race, she is obviously not more electable as she claims otherwise she should be ahead in delegates, and she just needs to congratulate Obama, who ran an excellent campaign and by that has shown he can run America! Obama like any other nominee should be allowed to choose his own VP, withought any gun pointing to his head. I also find the petitions from people like Lanny ridiculous. If they really want to unite the party, they should negotiate and discuss, not petition. How can you petition a nominee to include someone on his ticket, and say that will unite the party? I think we should realize that the Democratic party now has a new leader, a new era, which unfortunately does not have the clintons as chief anchor. This is a new time an new season for America and as Obama has said, our time has come. The clintons should support the new movement and just hands off. They have done their best and the country and the party needs to move on.
Couldn't agree more!!
My husband who has always voted Republican will vote for Obama, but would NEVER vote for Clinton because of their reputation, baggage and their recent campaign behavior!!
Brian in Seattle – not even close to the worst ever! He was an adaquate president at a bad (actually just bland) time in American history.
George "W" wins worst ever hands down. And that not just because he's the most resent in mind. His terms started by reading kids books while the World Trade Centers fell, presided over two terms of worsening economy, social elitism, corporate cronyism, and political appointments that bordered on crimes, and has ended with a pointless war that has mad the US less safe with more radical elements out to do us harm than ever before! Thats your worst president ever!
Hillary continues to prove she's not trustworthy. She would become VP, then sabotage Obama.
Carter is out of touch with the divisions in the party. He only sees the negatives and not the positives which clearly outweigh them. Not to mention, Obama hardly wants to follow in Carter's footsteps as a liberal one term president that gave the country back to the Republicans. If Obama is truly the uniter he claims he is, he will put Hillary on that ticket asap so the dems can move forward united into Nov.
Thank you, President Carter. I'm glad SOMEONE is speaking up against Hillary's people who are pushing this disastrous idea. You can't be the candidate for change and have the face of old politics as your running mate, people.
Thank you Carter I agree, McCain McSame as George Bush Worst President!
I AGREE MR. CARTER!
OBAMA/RICHARDSON '08
CNN POST!!!!!!!!!!
Clinton does not represent "Change" AND there's the problem of Bill. Every time anyone sees him they will think Monica and impeachment......the past. he & Hill make too big a target for the republicans & the far right.
What about Bill Richardson?
I admire Jimmy Carter. But, I do not agree with him.
This unity pulls the best of the strength of the entire Democratic party.
And tells the world that we as Americans can put aside our
differences and work towards a common good.
I think the two are historical in nature. An African America and a
Woman.
It would be a tragedy, not to have made this journey to date, and not see what the two of could do.
Together i see a New America. Obama is right, its time for change.
We need to look at this with a clear head Carter is right she would have a hard time being secnod chair ;when she wanted to be first chair .
God forbid he picks Billary, it would be like Ceasar picking Brutis to be his running mate.
Yes, Carter you are right. Hillary will do good for the party but not Hillary as a vice. That what she will be a VICE!
i think it would be the biggest mistake for him to put her on because all she's gonna do is set him back
I'm with you.... Bad ideal from the start. No petition drive from Lanny Davis or Bob BET johnson is going to change my mind. It's a Joke!
Maybe she can work at BET? Or just go back to NYC and do her work for the people there. That seems to be the best thought on what's next for her. WHO CARE WHAT SHE DOES? NO ONE ASK'S THE LOSER WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU. HE HAS A JOB TO DO WIN IN NOV.
FOR HRC FOLKS ( GET OVER YOUR IT YOU LOST! )
It's known that Carter plain doesnt like the Clintons. That much was obvious back in 2000 at the convention. Is it anywonder he says it's a mistake?
This appeaser needs to retire and spare the nation his senility.
If elected Obama will be remebered as the first 'Carter' of the new millenium.
I don't think he should rush too pick anyone. But as organized as that campaign is I am sure they already have that worked out. That is when those community organizing skills come in hand.
I'm glad that someone prominent is publicly addressing this. A unified ticket would not be a good idea. If change is the buzzword for his campaign, he needs to move away from the Clintons and the Bushes.
OMG! Carter was the worst president ever!He has some nerve.Go eat some peanuts.
I agree with you Mr. President. Besides I am sure that the Clintons wont let his presidency be smooth
Agreed ... you don't want a VP who could hijack your platform or worse yet, stab you in the back and then make the case for their selection come 2012 ... the combo of Bill and Hillary would drown out Obama's voice ... many other quality folks to choose from – Jim Webb, Evan Bayh, Kathleen Sebelius, Bill Richardson, or in a real gutsy move that might be more fantasy than reality but would prove the rise of a new politics, Chuck Hagel
I agree, no VP for Hillary. Why should she try to help this racist bum!
She will eventually fall in line and do the needful... then she'll write a few books and make enough to pay off her debt. However her supporters dont have to answer to anyone, and we hate NObama as much as his supporters hate the Clinton's. So were even.
Hey folks, please keep the looting and race riots to a minimun in November when you loose.
I don't hardly ever agree with Jimmy Carter...but in this case I think he is exactly correct.
Hillary and Bill can't be trusted and Obama should not put ANY of his eggs in their basket. They are only looking out for themselves and would not have Obama's best interest at heart.
Clinton doesn't understand the term "gracious concession". Obama doesn't need a VP (or is it two incl. Bill?) in the White House who's so stubborn as to be a detriment to the US and the world. We've already had 7 years of that character trait.
There are people who would vote for Obama if Clinton were the VP but there are also people who will not vote for Obama for any reason. I want experience in the Whitehouse this time, not someone, who like Bush, makes great speeches about Changes, but has no idea how to do it and he became a dictator. If Michele wouldn't vote for Clinton, why should any dem vote for Obama if they don't like him. There is plenty enough about him not to like too. Obama supporters are still trashing Clinton, it's been sickening and that is another reason I won't vote for him. If that's the kind of people he gets as his followers, I want no part of them.
Barack or Hillary could be 10 times the president you ever were, someone take his mircophone away. Talk like this doesn't help unify, especially if President Obama is considering taking Hillary as his running mate...
Obama-Clinton 08!!!
Jimmy Carter's presidency was the worst mistake.
So, Hillary should just pick someone else, someone who is qualified, and someone who hasn't sit in a pew for 20 years listening to black racist vitriol. Oh, and someone who is not sexist.
Another very major and #1 reason Obama-Clinton ticket would be insane is: Majority of americans and Obama Supporters want CHANGE. Clinton is NO change! Her confusion and disorganization (evident in the campaign) is #2 – it will only pull Obama back – He's much more dynamic than she ever will be. The time he'll be explaining to the Clintons his well-organized visions and plans which will seem too complicated for them, he would have spent explaining to americans and putting the plan into action...
I couldn't agree more!!!!!
Who cares what Carter says. Its not like he was the best President we had. He was a loser! and I voted for him. Obama will NOT win without Hillary. Obama divided the party and there are people who don't trust that snake.
CARTER SHUT UP AND GO BACK TO BUILDING HOUSES!
President Carter was one of our most honorable presidents, and since then the rest of the world gives him the respect his own country so foolishly withholds.
I see his point about Hillary, have not thought of that before.
Too much water under the bridge there. While their positions on most issues are nearly identical, their methods are to different. Hillary is the antithesis of Barack's message, and she has done plenty to undermine his chances and wave the flames of ignorance in his direction. She can't be trusted and went out of her way to prove it at the cost of potentially destroying her party.
I agree with Carter. nobody knows about future
Amen Mr. Carter on both accounts, NO Hillary and Yes for Sam Nunn. Nunn would shore up defense and foreign policy and aide in delivering the south.
Frankly I dont give a hoot what Jimmy Carter has to say about anything. I think he was lousy as president and continues to make bad decisions about world affairs....yes he is a nice man, but it takes more than being a nice man to comprehend the evils before us....I dont think he had a clue, I dont think he has a clue, and I wish he would just go home and grow nice peanuts.
Wow! Jimmy Carter's statement, "a unity ticket would be the worst mistake" is the first choice I am in agreement with during this presidential election!
Obama needs to choose a VP who isn't greater than him...the VP is second in command. Hillary Clinton doesn not meet that qualification because, as the people have voted, she is better that Obama.
Clinton should run as an independant. The DNC has shown they don't want her and her supporters, so forget them.
Carter is right. I respect HRC, but she adds little to the ticket in respects to bringing voters. Yes she would bring many of her current supports, but a lot of them will vote for the democrat when they realize that voting for McCain means staying at war, suppressing women’s reproductive rights, and turning their collective backs on universal health care.
Hillary Clinton is despised by republicans and a lot of independents. Democrats need some of these people to win and Clinton will drive them away.
Obama will NOT win without Clinton, let's be REAL! and let's remember, when Bill Clinton was our President, all of us were in much better shape for 8 years, HE WAS A GREAT PRESIDENT, remember???? so bs with "i don't trust them" grow up and be REAL!
Watch now, Obama without Clinton = McCain in the WH.
President Carter is right though I'm sure Clinton supporters don't care. It's one thing through the spirit of debate to attack each other on the issues and then come to a resolution, but the level of attacks that Clinton and Obama volleyed back and forth along with Obama's platform of change does not make for an authentic ticket.
This level of bitterness did not exist between Kerry and Edwards in 2004. They had disagreements on policy and probably weren't the best of friends, but they could live with each other. I'm not sure if Obama and Hillary can live with each other. Hillary's ego is just too enormous to handle a #2 role. The right thing to do would be to decline such an offer on the condition that she have a vital role in his Cabinet so that she can advance her healthcare initiatives. I think letting Hillary champion healthcare reform would be a good way to bring the 2 sides together.
The media needs to really let Obama take center stage now and plan for the General Election. Worrying about Hillary and her craxy supporters is only going to make for a distracting sideshow that Obama doesn't need. Her supporters need to see the bigger picture and look beyond what they perceive as an injustice – whether there was really an injustice or not – since Michigan was severely flawed and those extra 4 delegates weren't going to do a bit a good for her anyway.
Barrack Obama needs Hillary Clinton in order to secure a VICTORY in November! There is nobody else that can help Obama that he can enlist that has everything needed to claim a landslide vistory!
We have had far too many problems with the likes of George W. as President. It would appear that Jimmy Carter forgot to take his medication...AGAIN!
Being a lifelong DEMOCRAT and a native born "Michigander", I truly believe that in order for Obama to win, AND carry my home state of Michigan, he needs Hillary as a running-mate. I can think of no one else better to serve as Vice-President , and also in the event that she would have to step-in to take over as President if somehting were to happen to Obama.
An Obama/Clinton ticket is a guranteed VICTORY in November!
It's known that Carter plain doesnt like the Clintons. That much was obvious back in 2000 at the convention. It was even reported on this very network. Is it anywonder he says it's a mistake?
This appeaser needs to retire and spare the nation his senility.
Carter is sooo correct here! She would undermine everything he'd try to do. She'd be Dick Cheney all over again. And then there's Bill. Honestly, Pres. Obama would need a taster! Nothing would get done, at least, nothing would get done w/o constant bickering and it would be all over the media. The choice of VP is a huge test for him. He must choose wisely or we'll be handling Clinton baggage for another 4 years because that's all he'll get. She'd make sure of it. She's going to try to make sure he only does 4 years anyway, but there's no point in her working from the inside out.
I don't think HIlary would make a good VP. Better off to put her in the state department or in charge of health care reform. Bill has gotten out of hand lately and he would be part of the package. I also get the sense that Hilary would be lurking like a black widow spider waiting to pounce. I cannot see her swallowing her pride and taking second place
Hmm, Hillary's experience and popularity a "detraction" from Sen. Obama's election run? Please! This inexperienced, feel-good politician absolutely needs her in the White House to make the decisions, rally the support of her overseas alliances (and there are many in contrast to him not even traveling to these hot-spot places), and appeal to the will of the people as a whole. She will lose nothing by rejecting the VP slot, however, because she has the most integrity, brilliance, and strength than any presidential candidate in history and she will go on to do amazing, significant improvements in the world. When you voted for Sen. Obama, you voted for the unknown. I just hope everyone's prepared to deal with the outcomes of that glaring gap....
I agree completely. I think Obama should show his presidential authority and chose a VP that he can work with. Hillary can't bully him into taking her as VP. This is not done, to impose yourself on a candidate as VP. If Obama can't win without her, then, he should not be running. He is the presumptive nominee and he should start acting like one and pay less attention to the Clinton gimmicks. Obama has paid due respect to Hillary and it is about time she stops pushing it.
She adds nothing to the ticket in convincing the swing voters in the swing states. The General election IS NOT ABOUT popular vote people. Time to get over it. It is about winning the electoral college. It is all or nothing. What Obama needs is someone who can bolster his foreign policy and lack of military experience. THAT is how you win elections.
Jimmy Carter is a very wise man. He has done more since leaving the White House than any other President in history.
Senator Obama needs time to interview all prospective VP candidates and make the best decision for the country and his Presidency. I don't see Ms. Clinton being the VP because she would undermine his authority and try to run the administration. Plus she supported going to war in Iraq which is contradictory to Obama's position. She is also the personification of "old gridlock Washington style politics" which is also contradictory to Obama's message and the tone he wants to set.
For once I agree with "The National Scold"!
Hillary's behavior throughout the day was ungraceful and rude. Meanwhile, "Bozo/Bubba" is running his mouth about how mean everybody is to her...and calling people "Scumbags" (how's that for hubris??)
The whole day was NOT the way to position oneself for the VP bid.
If Oby has courage (not a sure thing) he will get as far away from them as humanly possible and end their imposition on the national consciousness.
Even then, they won't disappear.
Not "Narcissist", but "Sociopaths'"!!
I agree with Carter. This would not work!
I agree with Carter that it isn't a good idea to have Clinton as VP. Obama has a vision for America and a new way of doing business in Washington. Mrs. Clinton represents the status-quo – the "old guard". Having Clinton on his ticket contradicts his vision.
Maggie
Alberta, Canada
I agree with Carter. Why are people forcing this?
Hillary please get over it and move on for the good of our party. The people have spoken, the elections are over for the nomination. Barack Obama is the nominee of the Democratic party. You can not change this reallity. You promised Americans that who ever is the nominee, you will make sure that a democrate will win in November. It is time to unify with Barack and campaign hard to bring our country together.
Obama '08
Pres. Carter is right. Clinton as VP is a horrible idea. She would completely poison Obama's whole message of "change." She's the exact opposite of change - she's same-old-same-old Clinton machine politics = a nightmare. He can't have the Clinton family drama/circus distracting from his campaign and presidency. Please, just turn the page on the Bushes AND the Clintons.
It's time all of us unite and fight!!!! If we do Hillary will take back what is rightfully hers!!! Hillary can expose the sexism that is rampant within the DNC and by doing so destroy and castrate that wholly male instrument. We must not let the fact that Obama received as many popular votes as Hillary dissuade us!!! We must not let the fact that Obama received more pledge delegates interfere!!!! We must not let the fact the Obama received more super delegates silence our screams. WE ARE WOMEN, HEAR US ROAR!!!!
Hillary can still win as long as she continues to run her campaign the way her women supporters run their lives; with an absence of logical and decisions based purely on emotion.
HILLARY FOR PRES. IN '09
While I normally believe that Jimmy should just wrap a big roll of duct tape around his mouth...he is actually right this time. By himself, Obama should be able to beat McCain. Add in Hillary, and every right wing conservative that is lukewarm to McCain will come out in droves just to keep the Clintons away from power.
There would be negative aspects to ANY person running... Hence, lame statement.
PREACH IT BROTHER CARTER!!!!!!
and to Brian in Seattle-- the WORST PRESIDENT is our CURRENT PRESIDENT!!!!
Carter is off his tree. He has been making bizaree statements in the last year or so. He should shut up and go away to the peanut farm.
In the beginning it sounded like a great idea and i would have supported the idea but the complete change in her attitude and strategy after she fell behind just really turned me off. I think she should deffinetly have a spot on the team but i when i think of her as a VP I just dont see it as a good idea after everything she said and did against Obama. I do hope she will concede soon and support Obama regardless of weather or not she is chosen as VP. I just see her doing more harm then good specially after the tone of her speech last night. If Obama wants her as his VP then so be it but I just hope he isnt pressured into it just so Hillary and her supporters will be happy. No matter what happens we should ALL support Obama he is our parties nominee and thats all that really needs to be said.
He is absolutely right.
Given her behaviour on the campaign trail, she should have no place on his ticket or in his administration – People, she still refuses to concede.
What arrogance on the part of the Clintons – they believed themselves entitled to the presidency and now believe themselves entitled to the vice-presidency.
CNN – this is Sen. Obama's moment, don't dimish it because your candidate of choice lost.
My brother Barack, you'll have to watch your back and keep an eye on her the way JFK should have watched LBJ. She is poison.
All I have to say is, I am from Michigan and voted for Clinton, if she is not on the ticket, I will for the first time in 26 years be voting republican.
Thank you Mr. Carter. This is by far the most intelligent perspective I have seen regarding a Obama/Clinton ticket. IMO, the problem wouldn't be Hillary as much as it would be Bill Clinton.
The problem is the thousands if not millions who voted for Barack to keep Hillary off the ticket would consequently not vote Barack in the Fall if she were the VP. Being from Texas, this was clearly the case at the primaries. Also, being a former supporter of the Bush administration, I am open to the idea of change like Obama is promoting and would vote for him in the Fall...but not with the Clinton strings attached.
Although I am a democrat, I don't want to vote for Obama. I have supported Hilary and am now undecided as to how I will vote. Obama can not call this a clear victory and may find himself short in the election. When people are so clearly divided, I think that more than myself may have trouble simply shifting our allegiance so someone we didn't want in the first place.
Finally someone who says how it is. It would be a nightmare. It's time for the American People to make a decision. Obama for President and turning the page or McSame as Bush and disapearing from the World Map.
Brian Seattle, i think the worst President of United States is MR. GWB.
btw, Carter is right. No more Clintons.
Putting Hillary in a position where she has 1 person to kill to get to the top would be a HUGE mistake.
Its definitely a mistake for Obama to select Hillary as a running mate. People aren't stupid, and they're not fooled by their pretentious behavior, supposedly supporting each other now that the race is over. We haven't forgotten the accusations, and the "shame on you" comments, and many more attacks that would only come from enemies, not peers. Obama will lose my vote if he selects Hillary. He should not bend under pressure from the Democratic political leaders. It would not be a dream ticket, it would qualify more for a nightmare ticket in my opinion. If Hillary is on the ticket I'm not voting at all.
I think the party should be looking at the other young, charismatic party leader that they have when looking at potential VPs:
Howard Dean for Vice-President!
CARTER I CAN'T BELIEVE ANYONE AS STUPID AS YOU COULD BE SO RIGHT. Yes I believe it would be disastorus for HILLARY to ruin her political career by joing such a lizard as OBAMA. This man is corrupt like 90% of his supporters. There is no one in his Campaign you can trust. I certainly do not entertain the good of this country with him at the helm. Another problem we have is we don't have any statesment in congress anymore who will stand up for the people. OH WOE IS AMERICA IF JOHN McCAIN DOESN'T WIN THE WHITE HOUSE.
Come on Hillary backers unite for one goal and that is to keep OBAMA OUT. This is not a get even speech this is, "A SAVE AMERICA SPEECH."
Hillary will have a positive impact on the country no matter what capacity. I would agree that with all things considered her as a VP would NOT be the smartest move...especially since she and major supporters are trying to strong arm Barack to do so. Thats not cool. Fate has it that the Clinton Presidential Era is over. Can we just move on and fight together for a better country without bitterness...geez!
All of you should go away. President Carter I have much respect for you when you are out there working for humanity. Thanks for all you do, but you need to leave this along. Why do you think you know so much about who needs to be on the ticket as VP? Sam Nun who? He's old like you are and needs to retire. We need a fresh head on the ticket. Hillary is a smart choice. No matter what the people say, she should be picking and not Obama. Obama will never make his own decision because if he did, it will be Hillary. He's afraid to pick her because that would make the people who help get him there angry.
He needs her to win because if he doesn't choose her, I personally will not vote for him. I'm serious about health care, the economy, and the war and I don't see him as being the person to fix it. He's getting his feet wet and people like Senator Kennedy can easily boss him around and get him to do things that they want. That would have been hard to boss Hillary around. Even Bill can't do that.
I love President Carter for telling the truth.
How many articles are going to written about this? It's such a shame!
Isnt carter ready to die yet???
say what you will about former president Carter; he is a man of princple; and I fully agree with his reaction to a unity ticket; perhaps, mr obama might consult with Mr. Carter on the options..
I respect Carter alot, but I think he's wrong on this. Clinton would be a great choice for VP. She brings with her 18 Million Americans who voted for her. And those rabid Obama supporters will still vote for Obama regardless of the VP pick.
Carter is right. I don't want Hilary to be on the ticket! She really showed her true colors and doesn't deserve it. I think she would try and over shadow Obama and then her supporters would have even more to say. He is right.
Brian: Carter worst president? Hello... I guess you've been sleeping for the last 7.5 years. Or maybe your the 26% who still thinks Bush is doing a great job.
I agree with Carter after the speeches last night NO to Hillary for VP!!!! She has to much baggage to much the same tired old politics. If we lose then lets lose with Obama's message and not win with Hillary's baggage.
Obama/No Hillary '08 and '12!!!
Could not agree more. What a way to solidify the opposition. Combine all the people who hate Clinton with all those who are afraid or unsure of Obama.
Do the Democrats not understand that this campaign is going to be about courting the vote of independents and dissatisfied Republicans?
I agree with Carter. My heart goes out to Clinton because she lost and I know that has to be hard because she had pegged herself the winner before the primaries even began. But I think Obama should give her a high cabinet in his staff, but VP? I would have to say NO...The Clinton's have never struck me as no-one number 2. I am hoping her and her supporters don't feel like Obama owes that to her, because he doesn't.
Carter doesn't know what is good or bad he was the worst so he should just keep quite. I hope Hillary doesn't go for the veep spot so when Obama loses, she can run for President again in 2012. Why would she want the v.p spot when she is way more qualified then he is.
If Hillary is for unity ,she should come out, concede defeat and wholeheartedly endorse Obama. Her actions over the past months and weeks suggest that she is interested in herself, not the party. Her help to heal the party which she and Billl have fractured is needed and wanted but not if is only offered as a quid pro quo.
Jimmy Carter obviously has a problem with Hillary Clinton and he thinks he has enough influence to deny her a role with Obama.
Obama & Hillary are the best candidates to come forward and a combined ticket could lead to an overwhelming victory for the party.
Jimmy has had his day..he should go count peanuts now and keep his resentment to himself.
He's right! Yesterday she really blew her chances by showing the entire world she has the same state of mind as the Bush administration. It's time to back out but she still doesn't see it. A unity ticket would only show that not the american people are at intrest but only personal interests rules.
Clinton does not represent change. She will not sit well being #2 and
will try to steal his thunder as she did last night. This is why, people think women are b--, she keeps changing the end of her campaign, and after her speech last night, I would never trust her and don't forget Bill is part of her baggage.
I think the Obama supporters need to realize that they can not win this election without all of the Democratic party, and that includes the half that voted for Hillary. Enough with the negativity. If Obama doesn't choose Hillary, that's his perogative. I think we're already looking at a McCain win this November since the weakest candidate won the nomination.
Gary -- Go to Politico.com and THEN tell me she has the popular vote....she and her people have a funny way of NOT COUNTING the caucus states......
Mr. Ex President- you are 100% correct!
A dream ticket? two Ivy League lawyers running the country??? OMG, Susan Sarandon, I am coming with you to Italy!
Carter is 2nd worst president of this country behind Bush, he should keep his opinions to himself. Go back to Plains!!!!
There is only one thing that can be said about Hillary being the Veep on Obama's ticket – "NEVER". That being said, Hit the road Hillary and don't back no more. We are now "Winners" and there is no place on the ticket or in Obama's upcoming administation for the likes of Bill and Hillary Clinton.
I, along with many others in my corner of the world, think Obama should not offer HRC the VP position–for several reasons.
I hope he can stand his ground on this and chooses someone else as his running mate and create a greater level of unity.
I'll second that. I know Barack is much smarter than that and would never allow that woman in as VP. She cant be trusted. I think after Bill cheated on her, she changed bigtime.
What is the worst mistake? Winning or losing in November? Without Hillary, Nobam will lose. Which I guess is fine with me in the end. But if you want him to win, you need Hillary as VP. Unless of course Obama and his supporters can pull an additional 18 million voters out of hat.
Carter fails to realize that half the Democrats voted for Hillary for her experience, drive, and actual plans to get things done. The other half voted for Obama for all his talk of change. Combined these are positives because you attract both sides of voting Democrats. Without Hillary Obama will be a double negative. Many of us who voted for Hillary because we believe experience is more important than talk will not vote for Obama because of this. With Hillary on the ticket we have a better reason to vote for Obama than Koolaid because if something happens to Obama we know we'll be in good hands with Hillary.
I support a joint ticket, to me that will wipe out McCain, But if all of you Obama supporters are that opposed then we'll see what happens in November.
Can forget 18 million people voted for her. Carter is absolutely wrong. What will the Democrats do when over 40% of Hillary voters defect to not show or vote for McCain, this is by far more detrimental than taking negative hits from the GOP spin machine.
We'll see what happens in November.
Those that are against this, I wonder if there is something we don't know about the Clintons that they know...I don't understand why they'd be so worried of a joint ticket unless there's somehting else...
Hey, it would be something for those two to become running mates. It would definitely be something that the American people can look and embrace with a positive sense especially given the county's economic woes and issues with the Iraqi/Afghanistan mess that our Great President has gotten us into.
If Hillary gets the VP spot she will most likely spend the next four years positioning herself for a 2012 run at President. I would seriously question her loyalty to Obama.
Hillary should NOT accept a VP position. I say let the Obama supporters and their candidate lose all on their own to McCain and maybe after another 4-8 years (God forbid) of Republican leadership, the voters of this country will have learned their lesson. Hillary can run again in 2012 and after another 4-8 year thrashing, the Democrats will have learned the hard way to make a better choice the next time around. Not as glamorous or as shocking perhaps, but wiser.
And I say this as a young left wing San Francisco liberal artist with innumerable friends around the country who simply won't vote for Obama. Though he's run an effective campaign, he has absolutely ZERO experience actually GOVERNING. As someone else wrote recently, the next time your house is on fire, call someone with absolutely NO experience fighting fires...go for a *NEW* perspective! Sure, your house might burn down, but what the heck.
Mr. President, you are absolutely correct. For Senator Obama to ask Senator Clinton to take the VP slot to try and convince the 'Hillary Women' to support Senator Obama; instead of voting for Senator McCain is a waste of time. If the 'Hillary Women' want to vote for Senator McCain instead – I have only this to say – upcoming Supreme Court nominatons !
Gary- FOREVER HILLARY
Clinton did not win the popular vote. She didn't win anything.
CARTER IS CORRECT SHE IS A BACK STABBER........
Congrads- president McCain!!!!!
Here is the tally from USA dem primaries: Clinton – 17068659.
Obama – 16816440. The voice of the People is the voice of God!
Hilary Clinton should not be the Vice President. She should be the President!
Both ben and A CANUCK are right on target: I am an Obama voter and supporter, but if HC is an as VP ticket then I'm jumping ship (like so many others) and vote for McCain & Co just to NOT see another disgraceful WhiteHouse, for if she IS in as VP, then they are opening Pandora's box for more Bill's garbage and Hillary's lies and deceipts. Hallary: We are not dumb! We know you can't acept defeat, we know you only want to keep your foot in the door for any more future possibilities of getting another shot at the WH. Please, please please Obama, DO NOT (I REPEAT) DO NOT ALLOW ANY MORE CLINTONISMS. I'd just as well defect to Canada!
One looks for two things in a vice president:
1) Someone who would make a good president
2) Someone loyal
On the first item–yes, Clinton would make a good president. But on the second one–Hillary is causing me to doubt. This contest is O-V-E-R. Withholding her concession? What's the point in that? It says to me that she still wants to call the shots. That's not what you want in a VP.
President Carter is spot on! Hillary would only use the VP spot as a springboard to insert her own agenda into the Obama presidency. She could make a significant contribution in the cabinet, but she would not help the ticket in November.
CNN....Don't moderate me out!!!
Carter. Keep out of it. You've never been right on anything! Hillary supporters are far more likely to vote for Obama if their candidate is on the ticket. Otherwise, they are going to vote for McCain or not vote at all. As a woman, I can't think of anything more inspiring than making history not only by electing our first black President but a woman Vice President. They should run together!!!!
No Hillary on the ticket...bottom line. Too much negative baggage. This is the time for a new, invigorated campaign! Out with the old, in with the new!
She should be offered a high-ranking position, one that she could perform well at. But not VP. Giving her something at all will help the stubbornly proud Hillary supporters to vote for Obama, and by not giving her VP, Obama fans won't be terribly upset.
I doubt her getting the VP nomination would affect too many Obama supporters, if any at all. But it would have a substantial effect on the undecided voters, Hillary supporters and the Republicans honestly considering voting for a Democrat.
Very well said President Carter!
The Clintons are totally overlookin gthe historical fact and milestone this country has witnessed esterday and now selfishly holding hostage American Progress...And i wuld not trust Clinton being VP..it makesme think about JFK and Johnson..even so..RON BROWN makes me want to throw up the REd STOP sign..I think she is evil and conniving..She worked hard but lost...
again..why has everyone forgot about ROn brown..Didnt she visit the country he took a flight froma week a before with Enron heads taking separate flights and ....OBAMA ..dont ever take her on the ticket..might be the most devastating thing u could ever do,,
Watch out..!!
President Carter is 100% correct. I'm praying for an Obama/Richardson or Obama/Nunn ticket.
Al Sharpton is better on the ticket than Hillary. That's how bad the unity ticket would be. A unity ticket will spell death to the democratic hope for Presidency in November
That is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard Carter!! The democratic party wants unity, but then you don't want a unity ticket. You Obama supporters want Clinton supporters support, but then you don't want the support of Hillary herself. Without a unity ticket, you guys have nothing. I promise you that you will lose part of the 18 million votes in the GE.
I have never agreed with anything former President Carter has said..................until NOW. I don't think Senator Obama has a large enough image or shadow to cover the ego of Senator Clinton. Let her get her campaign debts paid off with a book about her candidacy, then run in 2012.
Gary- FOREVER HILLARY
Besides, the popular vote doesn't mean anything in a race about delegates.
Yeah, the DNC subverted the votes in Michigan and Florida, Clinton won the popular vote AND the states needed to win the general election, so, on to Denver. DENVER! DENVER! DENVER!!!!!
Why are the clintons such a bully? the blind brain washed americans can't see through it. Its the winners choice to build his own adminstration that gives him the comfort and trust to accomplish his mission of hope and change. not to be forced in his throat by lanny davis or BOB "ii will sell my soul to clinton JOHNSON.
its not going to be easy for Obama regardless if clinton is on the ticket or not. but what he definately don't need is republicans flipping the ticket with hillary on top and destracting the election with clintons scandals. thats what they wanted from the begining. they have no intentions of staying on substances since mcain dont even know how to speak without reading and relying on 527
NO HILLARY FOR VP
Obama has always had someone to tell him what to do to this point in his political career so he should feel at home having Hillary run his presidency. She does have experience running that office remotely.
An Obama/Clinton ticket would be most interesting to watch and undoubtedly hilarious to see in office. However, this is not some sitcom and it's a relief to know that there's just no way Obama can win the office no matter who he selects to be his running mate. The job of running our country is serious and is no place for a novice and powermonger.
As soon as McCain takes on Obama on stage without a script we will soon see the experience level of this freshman senator runs no deeper than, well, a freshman senator.
Jimmy Carter should not be giving campaign advice to anyone. Carter won in '76 because people were ticked off about Watergate. Any Democrat would have won that year. Then in 1980 Carter only had his own record to run on.....of course he lost.
Kudos for the great work with Habitat for Humanity. But please don't stray too far from the peanut farm!
Agree 100 percent!
Only those Clinton LOBBYISTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS are trying to bully their way to hang on power for her and themselves!
NEVER another Clinton again!
For a change Carter is right. They can never team up.
Its not safe for Obama. You can see in her eyes how bad she is.
if DNC tries to put pressure on Obama, he should ask Hillary to leave Bill Clinton and she would be more than willing to do that.
Cos for her power and money is more important than anything.
Pride as one of the deadly sins is Hillary's downfall. Obama needs a running mate who shares his values of humility and an HONEST interest in the American people. Hillary's threat of how many voters she has demonstrates that she does not care about the Democratic Party nor uniting Americans to vote for one candidate. Bullying her way onto the ticket defies what Obama's campaign is about-CHANGE!
Carter is exactly right. Hillary is too polarizing and has too many negatives. How can you run on a change platrom with her as a VP? Pick someone new and fresh.
I have to agree with Carter! This would be the worst mistake Obama ever make. Clinton is not owed the Vice President, nor has she earned it.
Obama has turned the page, Clinton and McCain is on the wrong page, let's leave them there!
Gary- FOREVER HILLARY June 4th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
ON TO DENVER!!!!! CUT the VP bull…… We won the popular vote.
Gary-Please shut up., Nominee's aren't picked by the popular vote, they are selected by delegates. This isn't a high school talent show.
I can't help but agree with Carter. The Clintons just have to much dirt and baggage at a time when people really desire change. Clinton fought a dirty and at times spiteful campaign. She lost. She needs to admit she lost, and she needs to go back to the senate. Obama cannot be bullied into picking her as a VP. It is his choice to make, and no one else's. I truly believe that picking her would be the worst thing he could do after the bitter, negative, and spiteful campaign she ran. And she's also still $21 million indebt, by the way, bills she still hasn't paid.
I think this would be a terrible mistake. I will support Obama regardless who he chooses to be VP....however, I do think this would be a terrible mistake. She is, unfortunately, a part of the past. ...we need the future and a new direction. I'm not opposed to a woman on the ticket (nor was I opposed to a woman at the top of the ticket, just not Clinton).....there are many good possibilities out there and he needs to take the time to make the decision.
I agree, for No joint ticket, PLEASE do not force him to have her as VP, we are talking about CHANGE, She as a VP, ( With Bill ) will be a BIG mistake.
Raz
Finally, Carter gets something right.
AMEN President Carter I think you are absolutely correct. We WANT CHANGE and Ms Clinton is just sameosameo...
He makes a big mistake in not selecting her. All McCain has to do is select a woman - Olympia Snow, Kay Bailey Hutcheson, Elizabeth Dole or Condie Rice - and watch the women's vote flood his way. I love Carter, but he's looking at it from a cup-half-empty perspective. Stop the fear mongering around the so-called "low approval ratings" and the race/gender challenge. Geez! If anything is old Washington think that is.
Why haven't you been committed Carter? You're just as delusional as when your miraculously became president (ps, thanks for all those awful years)....
Thank you for having the guts to tell it like it is. Barack Obama doesn't need to appease the Clinton supporters to get their vote. They must be responsible and vote for a candidate because of what they beleive in and not because of their skin color. If they beleive in tales of McCrips policy, let them vote McCain because Obama can tap into other groups to make up the difference which is something Hillary could never do.
He needs someone that's likeable, has true foreign policy experience and not Bosnia "Sniper Fire" experience.
chavez for president
He needs her to win. He sat back as people bashed her like she was some kind of animal. He watched as his supporters alienated Hillary's supporters. Now Hillary's supporters say they will not vote Obama and he can't win without her supporters. Putting her on the same ticket is his best chance to get her supporters.
JIMMY CARTER IS STILL A STAIN ON THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. HE TOOK OUR ECONOMY TO THE TOILET.THE ONLY ONE WORSE IS GEORGE BUSH. HE SHOULD JUST SHUT UP AND GO BUILD HOUSES. HE ALSO SHOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY GET TOO OLD. NOTHING LIKE AN OLD FOOL,,AND EVERYBODY OLDER ISN'T A FOOL..MUST BE THE EGO THING.
the only things Clinton is fighting against is the Democratic process. The people made their choice. It's not about the candidate. It's not about ego. It's about the choice of the voters. The longer she stays in this, the more transparent her lust for power becomes, which proves she is a poor candidate to begin with.
Gimme Jimmy ... he is absolutely right. Senator Clinton will never be happy as a second fiddle.
Someone needs to take over Kennedy"s leadership on key issues... and she would be good at it.
Crap, Jimmy Carter agrees with me on something. Now I have to change my opinion.
What Clintonistas fail to recognize is their judgement is flawed. With their infinite wisdom they backed a loser. Now they scream obama cannot win against McSame. Who is deficient in their appraisal and judgement?
If the clintonistas own a mirror use it and look for the person with bad judgement.
i agree!
Well said Carter, hopefully the Dems listen to you!!!
After her speech it is obvious she is all about...me me me me!!! Where is her unity? Where is her reaching out???
Gary- Obviously, you are not familiar with the rules of a primary- popular vote doesn't win...it is delegates.
if no bama does not pick clinton he will surely lose the nomination let us see how wise he is with soooooo little experience i like the clamor where is the beef change with no solutions sounds like george bush... secondly i wonder where all those contributions are really coming from internationally or nationally wait and see....
Dear WHoCares @ 1:58:
One cannot accept what will NOT be offered.
President Carter is right, It would hurt our chances if Hillary were to try and pressure Barack into the second spot. She and Bill have had their day in the sun. This is a new day, a new change for the future of the nation. Hillary has too much past baggage to be effective in the second spot on our ticket. I do not think that the people of this nation who want change, will be so forgiving if she continually goes about being selfish, self-serving and detrimental to us reclaiming the Presidency as well as state and local races. HILLARY, GIVE IT UP.
gary – you are delusional and you are discounting caucus states in your fuzzy math.
get over it.
i concur it will be a grave mistake and a negation of the new and ethical politics.
Truthfully, I don't think Sen. Clinton would take the offer of VP either. I think she would be more effective as a Senator, she has the power now....she really wants to get the health care off the ground ..this would be the vehicle to ride.
He could put her on the ticket and send her to every location that is either too small or too dangerous for the president.
Atleast that what she said Bill use to do with her. I'm sure Bosnia would be happy for her to visit again.
I think it's the only way to bring the Democratic party together after the protracted race. Both candidates have such strong loyalty among their factions that one will not win without the support of the other. I personally would rather have seen Hillary's name at the top of the ticket, but I think they'd make a good combination. Obama wants to bring about change and Hillary can help him do that relatively quickly given her experience and knowledge of how Washington works.
I am sick and tired of all the negative comments directed at both Hillary and Obama; it is outright disgusting. Let's focus on the issues, not personal character flaws. These two would make a great team and get a lot done. With both the House and the Senate under Democratic control, and both Hillary and Obama in the White House, I think a LOT of good could be done for our country. So let's put aside the "he said, she said" crap that has tainted certain aspects of this race and work on building a coalition that will restore America's standing at home and throughout the world. Together, I think these two could move mountains.
LOL – no WORST president ever – George W. Bush
AMEN.
Hillary Clinton demands her right to stay in the election. How can she request the VP position when she is still running for President on the Democratic ticket?
Obama needs to demand his right to pick whomever he wants to be VP. Obama needs to serve the country. The VP serves the President. Hillary's speech last night was all about her: "I", "I", "I". She has shown herself to be too self-entitled.
I agree with President Carter. The negatives of both candidates (mainly Clinton's) would be all the Republicans call to attention – distracting from the great policies they have for the American people.
Sen. Hillary would best serve in the Senate, where she can push the Democratic Agenda.
President Carter is absolutely on the mark. The Democratic party needs to realize that Obama got the support he got because there is a whole lot of people who do not believe in Clinton. Clinton did not win because she did not have brand equity or financial backing or that she did not have the democratic party's institutional support; she lost despite all that. It only goes to prove how a vast majority of people have reject her, despite all the initial advantage. Also, the country is looking for a unity and Obama has stood for unity. Clintons have a track record of being divisive; the country was divided so badly during the Bill Clinton era.
Carter is right.
There are so many people who hate McCain and Bush, but hate Clinton MUCH MUCH MUCH more, that they'll vote against Obama/Clinton just because they hate her so much.
I am not so sure about this so called dream ticket...
I am focused on the Democratic Party candidate now. This is no longer about Senator Clinton. She should move on. I also agree with President Carter.
Senator Obama deserves the full attention and support all Democrats and other voters desiring of a fresh start. And I believe that his choice for Vice President will be as inspiring and motivating as his campaign.
I will say this, Jimmy Carter belongs in a nursing home. Maybe Hamas should take care of him. They can show him how to blow things up. Carter would fit right in since he is quite an expert at blowing his mouth and spewing words of chaos, discouragement and bewilderment all over the world.
There are times that I highly respect Jimmy Carter, but this is not one of them. Not white enough? This has not been the issue for some time. I am black and I didn't vote for Obama and it has nothing to do with race obviously. I want a black man in office but not one carrying this baggage. If we are going to change let's look at some of the positives such as Hillary has 18 million voters that Obama needs. We will truly see how their positives come together if we are to believe that they want this for the democratic party.
He's right.
And for the last time, Hillary did not win the popular vote. Unless you think Obama would have received zero votes in MI and don't count the people who voted for him in the caucuses, which is ridiculous.
I will not vote for him unless Hillary is on the ticket. Why does Carter keep talking? He runs his mouth so much more than anyone who has been president before and he was not even a very good one.
The man who won a grand total of 3 states in his run has the nerve to say this? LOL
I will be very happy to vote for a woman for president of the United States, provided that I feel she is the most qualified person running for the position. This is called gender-neutrality.
Voting for a woman wholly or in part because she is a woman is called gender-biasing, and it is demeaning to women (and men). I don't understand why that is so difficult to understand.
IMO, Hillary would set a bad precedent as president. She has demonstrated tendencies for duplicity and dishonesty, and she has lost the trust of many Obama supporters. Being female does not somehow make a lack of commitment to these fundamental principles acceptable.
Those of you who will be transferring to the McCain camp out of spite are woefully misguided. I would ask you to consider the common good over your petty gender divisiveness.
We will have a woman president in my lifetime, i am very confident. Here's hoping she earns the position based on merit rather than prejudice.
Pres. Carter on the particular issue of Obama/Clinton ticket is 100% plus correct. Barack's message of NEW politics, turning the page of the old way Washington does business, Not taking PAC money(Which Clinton's do) Clinton's are from the PAST. Barack represents a new vision of how Washington works & Completely new plan of how to help our country move ahead. WH no place for Clintons.!! Obama can beat McCan't no doubt about it & he does not need Hillary Clinton on as Veep to do it. Congrats to Obama, the next Pres. of U.S.
carter is right,again!
Unfortunately or systematicaly, Obama's minister and others were not suraced until AFTER most of the primaries were completed. I believe there would have been a MUCH different result had WE THE PEOPLE know of his affiliations. If Hillary Clinton is not the nominee, I will most difinately vote McCain, and hope for Clinton in 22012!!!
OBAMA/RICHARDSON 08
Brian Seattle how old are you? President Carter goes down in History as one of the finest Presidents this country ever had...Some of you Clintonite's need to wake up.
Clinton should be offered a high-level cabinet post instead. Secretary of State, most plausibly. A high honor, but not a position that might well jeopardize the Dem's chances in November.
He's like the cool kid in high school you always wanted to be. Everyone wants to be close to him. I wish I could meet Obama.
I am one of 18 million voters who voted for Hillary Clinton and if Barack does not at least offer Her the VP position he can expect many of her supporters to protest the General Election by any means necessary.
The Hillary hating choir just can't stop singing.
If Hillary Clinton is VP, I bet that the President-VP relationship would be like a coalition government. Just look at her unwillingness to congratulate Obama on his crossing the 2118 votes line. Hillary would be a bully as VP.
The Obama ticket PERIOD is the worst mistake.
Doesn't matter who is on the VP side.
I say if Obama dont ask her Hillary should run as a independent she has enough followers and she know how the cacaus work now. i
and what is all this media hype saying that the majority of Democrats want HRC as the VP when just recently a poll indicated that over 50% (the majority) did not trust her. Careful; could be that some Republicans are up to another one of their manipulative mind games.
I heard somewhere that a unity ticket would be a great idea – but only if Chelsea were made the official taster! I say Sam Nunn would make a great V.P.
I am also againts a unity ticket between Obama & Clinton. I think she would be hard to work with and frankly her lack of moral demonstrated in the way she ran her campaign is a liability for Obama. Bill Clinton would also make the situation more messy. Obama needs someone that he can work with well so he can attend to the issues of the people.
Given her past rhetorics that Obama isn't 'qualified' to be president (or that she's better), why does Clinton wants to be his VP now?
In the long term, although a joint ticket might increase the odd of winning the general election, would the resulting dysfunctional administration from such union justify it?
IF HE PICKS HER AND WINS HE HAD BETTER HIRE A FOOD TASTER RIGHT AWAY !!
I agree with Jimmy Carter – nothing good could possibly come from that "marriage". Bill & Hillary have already had their time in the White House – it just belies all logic that she won't do the honorable thing and congratulate him on WINNING and concede that she LOST!! She is not, under any circumstances, going to be the nominee, and if Obama and his advisors work smart they will come to the conclusion that Hillary and her extra baggage will only hurt him. The party will unify with her.
Carter's reasoning is so obsurd and divisive, but that no loner matters because the Democratic Party has already made "the worst mistake" by clearing the way for Obama to be nominated. The Party moved one step closer to losing the November election, and I don't think Carter has the courage to acknowledge that. Come on, show us some wisdom.
Jimmy Carter: The Worst Ex-President in History
i agree i will not vote for Obama if he selects a cliniton for the VP slot that is such an unattractive and turnoff if he plans on running for change in Nov i will vote Mccain if her name is on the ticket sorry Obama...
Hillary Clinton is an ungrateful, evil, calculating, sad and sorry excuse for an elected official. There is no way that he should allow her to be on his ticket and as a matter of fact he shouldn't even give her a position in his cabinet. She has proven herself to be a total distraction to what's important to the american people right now.
HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!! GO AWAY AND NEVER RETURN!!!
Move to Norway or something. the American people have spoken and voted....... WE REJECT YOU!!!!!!
Carter has some nerve, one of the worst Democratic presidents in recent history. Carter was such a terrible president that a member of his own party challenged him for reelection. He needs to focus on building his homes and whatnot.
Gary-Forever Hillary...........All I can say is that to live in a delusional state must be very comforting for you. Apparently logic and truth and actual facts have no meaning in your world.....so do us a favor. Go to Denver, picket outside for Hillary, who will be long-since forgotten by then........and then go vote for McCain.
We DON'T CARE !!! You LOST !!! GET OVER IT !!! wow.
I agree with Jimmy Carter. Earlier in the primaries I thought it was a good idea, however, as time went by and the Clinton's showed they would not play by the rules, they certainly will be a negative distraction to the ticket. Last night Hillary confirmed that theory by being defiant in the wake of Barack's win.
Her run is over. The right thing to do is to leave gracefully. But, she will not do that. but, that's ok. It's her right to show the entire world that as a running mate, she will do her own thing no matter what, according to her rules, only.
The nomination went to the right candidate. Barack showed American's that if they actual gave him a righteous chance, he is the right person to represent the Democratic Party in November.
Now walk on son, and make all Democrats proud by picking your choice of a running mate who will be best for the party and all Americans.
What would be far more damaging is Senator Obama not make any gesture at all. Regardless of personal feelings out there. If he ignores her entirely and asks another woman or man. The slight (even if NOT intened) would be looked for and then taken out of context for hype.
If Senator Obama is the smart thinker he claims to be. Then make the gesture to Senator Clinton. If she accepts. Fine. If she decides not to (for what ever reason). thats fine to. What is important is the consideration of making the gesture. It would be the wiser way to go.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” There is nothing in there, that I see, regarding Obama’s premise that it is a living document to be modified as he or his fellow dems see fit. The founding fathers were for a limited government, a government that was limited, and the freedom of the people. It has been the most successfully experiment in democracy in the history of the world and Mr. Obama, we don’t need you to change it. We need you to protect and defend it if you want the job.
Another bad decision from the worst president in US history, (and I voted for him). How could Obama not choose Hillary? She won the popular vote, has almost half the US in favor of her. How would it benefit Obama to piss her voters off, pick someone with no real name recognition and still have enough votes to beat McCain? Winning the Democratic nomination does not meant McCain is of no consequence. Racist types will come out of the woodwork to vote against Obama. Obama will need Hillary to win. It never hurts to have a qualified copilot in the cockpit. Remember Obama has never even managed a 7-11 store and he would be trying to run the largest business in the world!
Gary:
How many votes did YOU get? I know Sen. Clinton got millions, but how many did you bring in?
I think you might be just a touch on the deluded side.
Hillary lost the delegates, the superdelegates, the most states and YES, the popular vote (You can't say 'count all the votes' and then say the caucus votes don't cont. COUNT ALL THE VOTES!), so please, please let it go before your selfishness destroys the party. Hillary lost, she has no one to blame but her advisors. The question now is who do you want to help win? Obama or McCain, if the answer is McCain get the hell out of my party because YOU ARE NO DEMOCRAT.
I just think it's odd that the people trying to force Hillary on the ticket now are the same ones that were complaining about others trying to force her out of the race.
Guess it's my fault, looking for logical consistency in politics and all.
In response to Gary- FOREVER HILLARY, what does it say about Hillary that she won the popular vote (using her math), the largest states, and swing states, and super delegates were still lining up to support Obama?
Jimmy Carter's opinions on these matters are counterproductive and irrelevant.
Barack Obama is confident, strong, and worldly-wise enough that he'll pick whomever he wants regardless of the pundits' advice. If he paid attention to the pundits, he'd be back in D.C. debating sewer appropriations for Joliet. I'm guessing people will be pleasantly surprised by his selection and that the ticket will sail to a stunningly easy electoral college majority in November. And then the healing can begin.
Gary, do the words "rule of law" mean anything to you?
give the people what they want...HILLARY.
Why are the delegates voting against the people..the people vote for Hillary and the delegates vote for Obama.
Is the old boys club too weak and threstened to accept Hillary Clinton?
If Obama was white, he wouldn't have had a hope in hell. The idea is good though.
I concurr! Hillary would be a disaster!
If Hillary wanted to accept a VP spot, she should have thought of that sooner – before saying Obama was unfit to be president, before the RFK remark, and before her non-concession and non-congratulatory speech.
However, that doesn't mean her talents cannot be used in a more suitable position in the Obama administration.
Can we just come 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!!!
I agree. Obama do not need Hillary to win. She did not even congratulate him last night for a win, so why.... just why would he include her on his ticket. What she did las night was not considered UNITY, but instead it was considered SELFISH CLINTON. I hope Michelle will use her woman power and talk to her husband and encourage him to place her in another office and the the VP spot. I wish the media would cut out the pressure.
I fully agree with Carter on this one. Obama has become our nominee because he represents something different than the same old politics in Washington. Taking Hillary as his veep would only undermine his message of change–and quite frankly, I believe that both her and her husband would simply not be okay with second best. They'd step all over Obama's toes and overshadow him in anyway possible. Not to mention that the world has heard enough out of Bill's mouth for awhile. I'm pulling for either Richardson or Biden. The party will unite. Do you really think a bunch of disappointed women will vote for McCain, who himself opposes women's rights? That's absurd.
Eloise – don't be stupid. Hillary did not have to praise Obama. If you'd listened to her speech you would have heard no concession in her speech. She still has options. They have not been played yet unless she decides to let them go. When she does then she will make a concession speech. BUT I CERTAINLY PRAY IT WILL NOT BE A SPEECH PRAISING OBAMA. He along with his supporters and people like you are not deserving for him to be in the White House. After all that has come out on him you people seem to just shrug them off. He can lie one day then the next day cover it with another lie and you people say, 'OH MY CAN'T HE MAKE SUCH WONDERFUL SPEECHES." Just like the snake in the tree of the, "Garden of Eden," he was a smooth talker also. BEWARE AMERICA you have a snake on the ground. McCAIN 08
Its like throwing gas on a already hot fire. Its only going to get bigger.
After Hillary said Obama has a speech. The attack ads, and having to control Bill is a HUGE hill to climb.
I would rather cut my losses and look else where.
@fred and Gary; all I can say is you two are fools. ROTFLMAO Obama won the nominee and you two nuts are still ramping about Hillary. And, guess what we don't want her as VP. So, go vote for McCain. I rather Obama be a man standing then a fool on his knees to the Clintons. So, if he loses the GE, the Clintons will not be back in the White House. LOL
Carter is correct. There are more highly qualified people on that "short list" that can bring more to Obama's nomination than Hillary. Further, there is no rule of law that Obama must pick Hillary because she lost.
Are all of the people saying Obama can't win without Clinton the same people who said that Obama would never win the nomination?
Just wondering.
If Carter says it's a bad idea, then Obama-Clinton must be the right way to go...Thanks Jimmy! You speak, we do the opposite, thanks for making the decision an easy one.
carter needs 2 stay out of it. he was one of worth presidents ever, i'm a shame that i voting 4 him.
Carter's right, for the reasons he's stated, and for more: with her formidable intellect, feeling of "entitlement" and gargantuan ego, would Ms. Clinton be content in a vice-presidential role? Of course not. Let's hope that Obama and his advisors know this. The "unity ticket" may well be electable. But Obama couldn't be comfortable feeling that his canny second in command is quietly engineering a comeback.
And he's absolutely RIGHT !!!!
Besides listening to HRC last night only reinforces my conviction that she's "in it " for her own egotistical agenda.
She's effectively blackmailing the nominee. And if he caves in, it will be a show of weakness and bad jugemnet on his part. I do think that she should play a role in Obama's administration – in healthcare for instance – but when all is said and done this election will have been about 'change' and the fact that she embodies the mindset of the 90's is a clue to where she belongs : in 90's.
Let Barack make his own decision..but I don't see Caroline Kennedy as qualified to make any decision...Not good..country going to favors??
I would NOT considered his jugment seriously at all. His presidency showed the kind of judgement he has, and where did he take us?
Lanny Davis is a joke a jerk and a complete idiot. Go crawl back under that rock!
Jimmy should go back to his peanut farm and stay there!!!!! This coming from one of the worst Presidents in history....yeah take him for his word! I am one of the 18 million Hillary supporters who would jump ship if Obama doesn't take her as VP! Obama should really think about this large sector. The media is already doing the dog and pony show telling that Clinton's supporters are going for Obama. Wake up CNN and other medias...we are not going to go under the rug quietly!
My prayers are with Obama if he is so foolish as to select Hillary for his VP. That woman and her family would undoubtedly drive him and his staff insane causing all kinds of commotion and unnecessary attention.
P.S. I'm a NY'r from Brooklyn (white, middle-aged male, by the way). Hilary won my borough by just barely 2% (and we are the largest most Democratic borough in the City).
Obama can win NY and NYC without Hilary. She really should accept that her game is over – believe me when I say I know many people who see Obama as a 21st century President (not a 20th century insider who just didn't run her campaign w/ the times).
I agree!
Turning the page was yesterday. Today the page is turned and the new chapter closes the dynasties. The new chapter for the next 8.5 years is Barack Obama.
write in for Hillary come Nov . I say if Obama dont ask her Hillary
she should run as a independent she has enough followers and she know how the cacaus work now
Forget Hillary!!! If Obama means what he said in his speech last night then reach over and pick a Republican that closly matches his ideals. Lets hope we can fix the disaster in Iraq, healthcare, and the economy!! For Hillary its all about her; she had her chance with all her experience and nothing has changed. Time for a new direction!!
After her speech last night, Obama would do well to keep as far away from her as possible. This woman is too self-centered and would ruin him. Still saying that she is the best candidate even after a nominee is chosen. I wonder what evil she has up her sleeve.
Clinton's, please go away!! It will be a disaster and a loss to put her on the ticket! Did it ever occur to anyone that just maybe Senator Obama can win the election WITHOUT Hillary?! He obviously has a top-notch team working for him that helped put him where he is today. Who needs the excess baggage of the Clinton's! BIG MISTAKE!!!!
The theory for putting Hillary on the ticket would be to win Pennsylvania and Ohio. Check out realclearpolitics.com and you'll see he is already ahead on those two states. As for this Kentucky and West Virginia business...no Democrat is going to win those two states anyway. Same with Florida (don't need it Penn and Oho go right).
Meanwhile adding Hillary would very much harm his chances in Virginia, Iowa and Colorado.
Finally...why does Senator Clinton even want to be VP? If she wants to be President she should go be Governor of New York. As Barack's VP she is inexorably linked to Barack come what may. As Gov. she would write her own resume.
Carter makes some interesting points here that I think all Democrates (Hillary supporters and Obama supporters alike) would do well to consider.
I agree although I think Jimmy has been a great humanitarian, he's also one of our most careless Presidents in history.
I think the only place for Hillary is on the top – and since this was stolen from her she needs to stay silent and run in 2012 when McCain has served four years.
Hillary supporters UNITE for 2012. Vote McCain, afterall he's about as moderate as Hill and Obama is an extreme leftist which is very dangerous for our great country. Don't trust him or his supporters.
I think Carter is absolutely right.
She has said too many negative,disreestecful things about Senator OBAMA and so has Bill.
He needs to pick someone else like Jim Webb, Gov Sebelious, or Sam Nunn. He needs to offer her Sec of Health and let her finally get universal healthcare.
He needs to be his own manor President and succeed on his own.
I have every confidence he will.
OBAMA 08 YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, after 4 months of hearing Clinton supporters threaten us (the true and loyal democrats) with voting for McCain if she doesn't win the nomination, we are now supposed to forget all of that, and satisfy her selfish, divisive supporters by making her the VP just to apease them?
Since when do you reward children for being a brat? Doesn't that only make them bigger brats?
I agree with Carter. She has baggage and there are those that already will never vote for Obama. Why add to the pot?
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I rarely agree with former President Jimmy Carter, but he is correct about this. HRC does not belong on this ticket. I don't care how many petitions are circulated. She has lost, so let's move on. If she is on the ticket, then I may not vote (who cares any way?). HRC will not add anything positive to this ticket.
Jimmy Carter – A very smart man!
I TOTALLY AGREE PRES. CARTER. THIS WILL BE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE TO PUT THIS BIPOLAR WOMAN ON THE TICKET. THEIR TEMPERMENTS ARE TOTALLY OPPOSITE. THIS MAN AND COOL AND CALM. HER AND BILL ARE TOO ROWDY AND LIKE TO TAKE OVER THINGS.
No she should not be VP. That will mean that Bill gets back in the White House . They had their time. They should not be there.
She did NOT win the popular vote - that is Clinton math, tossing out all the voters from caucuses because they are not politically expedient and not giving Obama ANY votes from Michigan. She lost by every single metric in a campaign she should have won (she was the incumbent, ready on day one, the former first lady, had Bill Clinton campaigning for her as if she were Al Gore and had been the VP). She stood by lousy advisors, didn't have a plan for an end-game, played cynical politics, threw the kitchen sink at a FELLOW democrat and was ingracious and acted entitled the whole way. Why people have stood behind her, when everyone I know who used to be Hillary supporter have had to peel away after one statement, gaffe, or lie after another is beyond me. Time for party unity. Time for Hillary to do what is in the best interest of the party, and right now, Hillary Clinton is NOT the best interest of the party.
Not that I disagree with Carter, but, what does the media continue to give the worst president ever a platform. He is anti-semetic and continues to parade around the world championing the worst, most embarrasing foreign policy.
Get over it Clinton fanatics. Obama won. Clinton did NOT win the popular vote. She only claims that by including FL and MI which did not count – that's cheating because his name wasn't even on the ballot to comply with the DNC rules.
Gary- FOREVER HILLARY, you are in the wrong party. The Democratic Party decides its Presidential Nominee using the Delegate System.
In fact, you need to brush up on your Civic lessons – because even the Presidential Race is decided, not on popular votes, but on electoral colleges. Every child knows that!
You are welcome to come to Denver. But please know this: It's Obama's party now
An Obama-Clinton ticket would put a big grin on my face.
Carter is an old has been. Knows nothing.
Obama will never win alone. Without Clinton, McBush is a definite.
So sick of the media in their usual ridiculous overkill reporting on Obama's nomination with headlines like, "Look What We Didi!", "America Chooses Obama", "America Has Spoken", blah, blah, blah.
Let's face it. Obama did NOTHING. If it had not been for the white vote in Iowa he would have been out of the reace before he was even in it.
If he had not played the race card and gotten the majority of the black community who are unable to think for themselves behind him from day one he would have been history, not made it, long ago AND if he does not pick Hillary as a running mate he may as well not even bother becaue he will lose in a landslide to McBush.
Another fact is the majority of the Democratic voters, the Democratic Party and the superdelegates can't see beyond the end of their noses. The voters are ignorant and believe whatever they are told to believe, The Party will never learn, even after loss after loss in Congress and the White House, and the delegates are more concerned with gettign re-elected than anything else, even more than getting back both houses of Congress and the White House for the first time in decades.
IF, and that is a big IF, Obama should win it will be because the white vote and Hillary on the ticket gave him the presidency, or without her on the ticket, it will be because more Americans than not have finally awakend from their 8 year sleep and realized that they are so disgusted with Bush and Cheney, who have always been interested in only two things – power and their bank accounts and to hell with the country and its peoplem and witih the Republican Party as a whole.
Should Obama succeed it will not be because of anything he has done, just because he was carried to victory by what others have done for him.
I totally agree NOT TO HAVE HER AS THE VP, we all had a chance to choose between both, I chose Obama, why would I have to vote for him in November having her( which is the one I did not like at all) as the VP.? In that case then we'll have Obama, Hillary, and Bill in the white house, and not to go without mentioning that , whoever vote for Mc Cain, it's voting for 4 more years of Bush, Whoever votes for (Obama and Clinton as VP) its voting for 4 more years of Bill Clinton... Thanks, Mario( from Florida), An independent latino voter.
Finally, someone with a clear head speaks the truth. Clinton brings NOTHING to the ticket. No foreign policy experience, no economic expertise, and a very limited domestic resume.
Former President Carter is absolutely, 100% correct when he says Obama needs someone like Sam Nunn. Someone with the experience and foreign policy background to compensate for his perceived weaknesses on the campaign trail not someone who is openly opportunistic and looking for a chance to steal the spotlight.
Clinton is nothing more than a glory hound. Good riddance to her.
People, please know that Obama DOES NOT need Hillary to win....he has beat her. And the fact that people are attempting to strong arm him into offering her the VP job is ridiculous. He earned the nomination as well as the option to choose his VP. I have never in my life heard of the public choosing the VP slot for a nominee.
Besides, Bill Clinton will not be a welcome distraction
'Whocares' – you are crazy to think that Obama is somehow obligated to offer Clinton the VP spot. I'm sure if you were in his shoes, you would think differently. How can someone that a few short months ago said that you were not qualified for the Pres job be willing to serve as your VP?! That's is just as crazy as your comment.
Did anyone realize that almost all Carter's statements are made to the foreign press?
Gary you make no sense, the DNC was made up of 13 Clinton supports, 9 Obama, and 8 uncommitted. Obama won more states and he won the major cities were smart people live. It is time for a new era in the USA. No Regan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, or Clinton (McCain aka Bush) Lets turn the PAGE!!!
Didnt Carter the Enabler become irrelevant around 1980?
From the story:
"Carter largely stayed on the sidelines during his party's prolonged presidential nomination fight, though the Georgia Democrat had long hinted his preference for Obama. "
I love the way he manned up and hid his preference until the end so not to offend the nominee. He must be bucking for more international hand jobs.
Carter is right. A unity ticket would be a huge mistake. For Hillary Clinton. Not even she could prevent that Obama will lose the general election. Why damage our own excellent chances for 2012?
Jimmie Carter is no expert in choosing a VP. In fact, he is an expert in one area: building houses. Mary from Sarasota, FL
Thank you President Carter!
Jimmy Carter is right. Often the first idea that presents the easiest way out is the wrong choice. This is one of those. The Clintons need to back off, take a deep breath...accept the reality of her loss and let Obama be the one to make this choice in a manner consistent with who he is and what he believes.
Hillary is too superior to Obama to be his VP.
No, she will get pay-back big time. She is a sore loser and it would suit her just fine to ruin his general election or ruin his presidency. She and Bill are not trustworthy, they have shown they don't care for party unity.
"Billary" had their time. Obama has proven that he deserves his time.
Carter ran this country into the ground when he was president and left it open for 8 years of imperial Reagan rule.
Why the hell is this peanut farmer still giving advice for? Go back to your farm, please!
Who listens to the guy who does his own thing regardless?
Former Canadian to Canuck – become a citizen if you want to weigh in! I don't know why anyone would want to be on the ticket with the biracial guy. America might be better off if Hillary joined McCain or if she ran as an Independent.
But, if she takes it to the convention to secure Universal Health Care or if she secures the next Supreme Court position she will continue to serve admirably!
The foolish Dems have sealed their doom with their instant gratification rush to nominate the extreme left guy who has marinated in racial rhetoric and Black Liberation Theology for decades.
Gary,
Get over it!!!!!
This Popular vote crap is the most disingenuous comments I have ever heard.
It's not even worth reviewing with anyone the fuzzy math that can be made for either candidate having more of the popular vote.
Enter the delegates. Many years ago, a more civic minded people came up with the delegate process for a reason.
And beyond that, how can Hillary help anyone win an election when she couldn't even fend of a Green Horn senator who she insulted for the last several months.
Winning over the mouth breathers Senator Clinton claims has her base won't be hard.
Simply name Larry the Cable Guy as his running mate and watch the rednecks come running to his nomination; Then we can change the Obama Slogan from "Change We Can Believe In" to "Git Er Done".
Obama does not need to make a decision about VP right now. Let's wait for a few weeks and see what happens.
No Clintons ....? I have for words for that strategy: AL GORE, JOHN KERRY. No Michigan No Florida and No Clintons, that spells PRESIDENT MCCAIN.
The democratic party abandoned the only two people that have made the party viable in the last 40 years. They also abandoned democracy all together. Changing the outcome of an election (i.e. Michigan) is the most un-democratic action in history.
The Dems are more concerned with PARTY UNITY than VOTER INTEGRITY.
WE NEED A THIRD PARTY – KEEP ON GOING HILLARY!
That has to be the smartest thing I've ever heard Jimmy Carter say.
The sad thing is that you now have Clinton supporters who are starting petitions to get Obama to put her on the ticket. If that is not desperation, I don't know what is. This would be too much change for people to take, I believe. The same people who will not vote for him because he's black, will not vote for her because she's a woman. Please face that reality, Clinton supporters. Obama needs to do this on his own. Clinton needs to rally her people behind him and whomever he selects. If that doesn't happen, her supporters may be right, that he won't win in the fall, but they would be the cause of it, because they didn't successfully support the Democratic candidate. If you're a Democratic supporter, just SUPPORT THE DEMOCRAT!!! All others, please step aside.
Obama '08
For all of you who say you won't vote for Mr. Obama if HRC's Name is not on the ticket, don't vote for him , you were'nt going to vote for him no matter what. so just go and vote for Mcsame, that's your right,
I agree with President Carter! Contrary to the tide of high-level Democratic officials, senators and representatives in Congress who think Hillary should be on the Obama ticket, I think it would be a MAJOR mistake, and could cost Obama the election. Aside from the fact that she cheapened the primary campaign by impugning his background and ability and essentially weakened him in the process, Clinton does not represent the kind of fresh change that Obama’s supporters want, and that many non-Democratic leaning people are attracted to in the first place. Think about it – she’s a Washington insider. She operates the old way. She has and still alienates many, many people, including Democrats. She couldn’t get things done on health care before because she created too many enemies in the process. She split the Democratic party over the primary season. How do you think she would act as a VP? She won’t sit tidily back, that’s for sure. She will demand to have a major voice in the government, like Cheney does. This will create infighting within the party and administration. Obama will not feel free to take his own course and will be constantly dealing with how Clinton reacts to his policies. Perhaps most importantly, Clinton will cause many who might support Obama in the fall to stay away. I know several Republican leaning people who were enchanted with Obama early on and willing to give him a chance, despite being a liberal Democrat. They absolutely hate Hillary and the Clintons, and say that if she is on the ticket, there is NO WAY they will vote for Obama in the fall. Putting Hillary on the ticket could cost Obama the election. DON’T DO IT!!
Can you media vultures please give the man some breathing room before you start hounding him with this speculation about Clinton as VP? SHE HASN'T EVEN CONCEDED YET. I don't see how she can possibly be VP when she 1) hasn't conceded and 2) hasn't even recognized him as the nominee. Until then this is just disrespectful.
This is probably the first time I've every agreed with Jimmy Carter about anything. "Change we can believe in" does not include Hillary.
Carter should just endorse Sam Nunn...
Who cares what he even thinks.
Republicans posing as democrats don't want Hillary as the VP because it would be unstoppable.
What if Carter is wrong? Democratic Party needs Hillary now more than ever!. She can make the best VP ever!! time to forget about the primaries and move on!.
NO HILLARY CLINTON NOWHERE NEAR THIS TICKET PLEASE GO FAR FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS TICKET TRY JOHN MCCAIN I HEAR HE'S LOOKING FOR SOMEONE OF HER CALIBER.
Interesting comment from HT. He should not bend under the pressure of political leaders. WHO DO YOU THINK GOT HIM NOMINATED!!
In your wildest dreams, can you possibly imagine BILL on the campaign
trail speaking on behalf of Obama??? GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!
Carter knows how to pick a VP.
.When Carter took office in 1977, he received a moderately growing economy in which inflation was 5.4 percent and interest rates were around 8 percent. When he left office, the Soviets were entrenched in Afghanistan, Iranian students had been holding US State Department personnel and US Marines hostage for 444 days, the American military had been gutted by the administration's post-Vietnam cutbacks, American prestige was in tatters abroad and inflation was in the double digits and interest rates were so high it was impossible for Americans to finance large purchases like homes and cars. Carter's administration is without a doubt the worst in modern American history, yet Carter himself blamed his failures on a "national malaise". This "malaise" kept his Democratic party out of power for 12 years; even today it wrestles to free itself from Carter's legacy.
Jimmy Carter was a failure within the United States and the admission of North Korea only shows once again that he is a failure abroad as well. A Nobel Prize will never obscure these facts.
Mr Carter: On the other hand IF HILLARY is not in the Ticket, my wife's Vote goes to McCain! He has 30 years of being a centrist, though republican party. He has proven record on many front, his liability is his party band name in 2008, not his policy as much.
This is an issue that is not going to go away, even if Hillary is asking to support Obama. And No, it is NOT his race.
Why do some of those politician wanting to dump Clinton, is it becasue , with Clintons around, they will have less influence to play, or is it genuine doubt about electibility.
With as many people Voting Clinton AFTER all senior leaders like CARTER trying to Knock her off and pulling her down, Popple DID VOTE FOR CLINTON till the last day.
Any effort to ignore that will likely infuriate and divide the part base.
What are the REASON people will NOT vote for mr Carter's OBAMA as president, when Hilllary is the VP?
Does OBAMA has than any strong Appeal and leadership that will NOT go away when a "less likable" "not likable" candidate, for some, Hillary Clinton here, for just being on he VP slot on the tocket?
With some asking her to be VP and some like Carter saying on the face that as "Worst mistake", The Divide in Democrat party is coming out more OPEN and going the wrong direction I think.
Good Luck!
Dear Moderator: Why are you refusing to post my comment? I have attempted to post on several of your blogs and they continue to leave me in moderation until suddenly comments are close without mine being posted. It seems a bit unethical to me.
I cannot see an Obama-Clinton team at the White House. First and foremost he would have to VPs as opposed to one. Lastly, I cannot help but wonder if anyone, particularly Mr Obama, has given any thought to Mr Fred Thompson as a possible running mate. Mr Thompson is very diversed and has been in the political arena for quite some time and believe that they would complement each other very well.
It is to early to agree on this. Why not wait to endorse the idea when its obvious like they did in the old days? Not to be disrespectful but I think when McCain annouces his VEEP Obama can then annouce his. Chill until then. Control is part of it.
hey Jimmy, aren't there some peanuts that need your attention?
I was sooo disappointed in Hillary's speech last night. She is not posting her supporters views on her blog unless they are blogs telling her to keep going. She supposedly cares about her supporters, but ONLY if they say what she wants to hear. I do not trust her, I do not trust Bill. The baggage they bring to the table will burn Obama and stain his leadership. Hillary should not be offered the VP slot, she should either be given a cabinet level position (Health) or be told to go back to the Senate.
I WILL SUPPORT OBAMA TO DEATH
I just deeply belive that the so-called Unity ticket would NOT bring blessing to Obama. As his bame suggests, he is blessed with such a noble duty and the way Clinton ran the campaign, I am convinced that she would try to overshadow Obama instead of working under HIS shadow.
i would like to weigh in on all the talk about this superticket, with hillary as the vp. has anyone looked at how different the two are on matters of policy? they have fought so hard to show how different they are. this ticket would put bill clinton back in the white house, essentially making obama a puppet, with hillary and bill controlling the puppet. america will not accept that. obama could gain all that he is missing by picking the great governor of kansas as his running mate. he would gain those women and blue-collar workers, as well as the hispanic voters with this running mate. she also brings experience. she is also campaign tested. to me this would be the superticket. OBAMA/SEBELIUS the dems would surely succeed with this ticket. one last note, she also has forgein policy experience . there would be no rift in the ticket or railroading the nominee in this regard. OBAMA-SEBELIUS 08 NOW THERE IS A DREAM TICKET.
People are always bashing Carter... freaking ingrates... The man's presidency was hijacked by the Iran hostage crises. AND HE BROUGHT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HOME ALIVE...
oh yeah... isn't this the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE winner.... HE GOT ISRAEL AND EGYPT to sign a peace agreement.
let that that sink in.... Enemies from BLIBLICAL TIMES..... achieved peace.
(i get better debate arguments from my kindergartener)
I, too, agree with former President Carter. The Clintons can not be trusted. Senator Obama, I hope you will take time to do your homework ... they, the Clintons are not in your corner and do not have your interest, or the interest of this country in their hearts. The just cannot stand to be defeated, as they are not accustomed to such, but the American people have spoken!
YES WE CAN AND NO SHE SHOULDN'T....BE ANYWHERE NEAR THAT TICKET IF BARACK CAN HELP IT. IF HE DOES DECIDE HOWEVER TO PUT HER ON THEN I WILL SUPPORT HIM IN HIS DISCISION BUT I THINK HE HAS COMMON SENSE NOT TO.
Whether it is a good idea or not, the second worst president in history should shut up. Obama better hope he isnt the next Carter.
We have soooo much to already thank Jimmy Carter for. Billy Beer being the best in my memory.
It really does take some serious gall for this moron from Georgia to have a public opinion on anything of substance. He was a nightmare President. In his reign gas & cigarettes both tripled. He did however get a good rate on his peanut farm loan by giving the Saudi's some F15's. Yes sir, that 's some good negotiations.
And let us not forget his concern for our National Security issues by ignoring EVERYONE telling, asking maybe begging him not to do his Hamas stunt.
Jimmy Carter doesn't hink this ticket is a good idea? Maybe we should rush to it then. He's proven himself to be opposite to what is good or right over & over again in this long discussion we've had to endure with him.
Hillary is like a poisonous asp...deadly
President Carter never had the greatest judgement on polictical matters.
Obama/Hillary '08!
I think Carter is getting senile!
Brian Seattle, GWB is the worst President of United States. Eight years, eight years, eight years, eight years. NO CLINTON IN OR NEAR WHITE HOUSE. Carter is Right!!!!!!
We should just send the Billary supporters packing. They are just rabid feminists with only their man-hating self interests in mind. Let them move on. The party will ultimately be stronger without that type anyway. Anyone who supports a candidate as dishonest as hillary belongs with the republicans anyway.
Yes ex-president Carter is right.
I know many people, including my self, who were independent and will not vote in any ticket containing Hillary Clinton.
Any other woman or a man is not a problem. You can pick up Hillary to unite the party but you will divide the country and defeat your own message Barak...
This lady is so arrogant...
I may not vote for McCain, but will be looking for other options
Yes we can if we avoid Hillary
It is obvious t hat he is NOT going to tap Hillary–since he has enlisted the help of a committee..YIKES! So, stand down–Sillary is not in out future.
Why is it that none of the News channels are telling the viewers how crazy this woman is!
This woman in the White House would be the worst debacle in U.S. history.
Let her supporters vote for McCain, in two years they will all be homeless and on the street anyway.
Obama doesn't need her or her husband in the hallways of the White house.
Hillary, please seek professional help.
Is there a "food tester" in the house??????
What should have been a historic, jubilant night for Barack and his supporters she stuck her nose into it. She could not and still has not congratulated him on his win. He has been more than gracious to her, especially again last night, yet she is acting like a spoiled brat.
I use to respect her and Bill but those days are over..she needs to go back to the senate and try to be like Ted Kennedy has been after his defeat in 1980.
She also needs go out and support Barack to the fullest or she can kiss her political career good-bye!
I need for the Cliton supporters to admit that they have been rude as well! They keep saying that the Obama supporters are rude. They are worse than the white folks that beat their slaves and went to church on Sunday! The sword cuts both ways. The Clinton supporters need to be respectful of their next President! Obama has done NOTHING to them! Stop whining about the person and get behind the PARTY!!!!
OH AND A WHOLE LOT MORE MONEY RAISED FROM THE PEOPLE, NOT BY ANY LOBBIESTS!
DONE AND DONE!
Hill would have him "off'ed" within a year. She will try anything to ge the Presidency.
there's no way in hell he should pick her
If he does not chose Hillary, what's to stop her from running as an independent. Clinton & Clinton ticket.
I think there is a place for Hillary in the cabinet, but I don't think it should be VP. Perhaps Health & Human Services. If she had run a different campaign and she had presented herself as more of a team player, VP might work, but he ran on changing the way Washington operates, and she ran on being more experienced at the existing system, and those two positions are incompatible. I used to think an Obama/Clinton ticket was a good thing, but not after watching the campaigns.
Absolutely right. Obama would have a better chance to be elected without self-centered psycho and big ego, Hillary.
If Obama picks up her by whatever reason, I'm sure she works for electing McCain for her own year 2012, not Obama. That's her true color, gullible folks.
Hillary Clinton is far too brilliant to take the VP slot if is offered.The media would forever be referring to her as "second best" even though we all know that she would be the best person to be President.Personnally I would love to see everyone who supported her cast a write-in ballot for her.I have been an independent voter my entire life who has always voted democrat.This is the first election that I will not be casting a vote.As for ex.President Carter-I used to have very high regard for what he accomplished after leaving the White House but his speeches,books and comments have put him in my"not relevant "file .He and others like Bob Dole should think about playing more golf.
Its interesting how Clinton supporters point to the "popular vote" . Sen. Obama had the popular vote, he won in more 'red' states. Hillary supporters forget that in national polls Hillary is the one most disliked.
President Carter is a great man of peace, some small minds can't understand this. There is an old saying "KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE AND YOUR ENEMIES EVEN CLOSER." What protocols?
Sen. Obama may have to have Mrs. Clinton on his ticket for the sake of party unity, but I doubt Hillary will accept.
A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR THE WAR WITH IRAQ, MORE DEAD, MAIMED....... MORE DEBT.... MORE CHAOS, MORE LIES.
WITH HILLARY'S COMMENT ABOUT RFK, I WOULD NOT TRUST HER AS VP.
Yes to OBAMA as President! No, to Hillary as VP!
HRC has done nothing but trash Obama, there is no way he should select her as the VP, regardless of the fact that her campaign is encouraging her supporters to hold him hostage to such a proposition for their future support.
Has anyone ever explained to the Clinton's that there is such a thing as second place? Sometimes it just doesn't work out. Put the country first and leave your ambitions aside for a short time to help us get past the last eight years of a Republican administration. Its time for HRC and her supports to swallow their pride and work for the success of the Democratic ticket and the country.
We won't even have to worry about having an election in November if Obama selects Hillary as a VP, because all Obama supporters won't vote McCain, they will just stay home. Then the 17 million Clinton supporters can hope they have enough numbers to defeat McCain.
Why would anyone want that kind of baggage on their ticket?
PLEASE DON'T PUT HER ON SHE ISN'T WORTHY OF THIS TICKET SHE HAS BASHED HIM LEFT AND RIGHT AND NOW SHE WANTS TO TAKE ON THE VICE PRES. ROLE I DON'T THINK SO SHE'S JUST GONNA TRY AND UPSTAGE HIM AT EVERY EVENT AND HOLD EVENTS OF HER OWN TRYING TO GET HER NAME OUT THERE IN THE NAME OF HILLARY AND NOT THE PEOPLE
If Hillary is on the bus – I'm off the bus.
NO to HIllary as VP. Choose someone for positive reasons, not because otherwise you can't get rid of her. She burned any bridges that might have led to her being a VP by insinuating, if not outright claiming, that Obama wasn't ready, skilled, experienced, able enough to be president. Now, even if he wanted her as VP he couldn't because it was suggest he was too weak to be president alone. Sorry, Hillary, when you torpedoed Obama, you torpedoed yourself. Besides, with Hillary's ever changing metrics and her positions of political convenience, it wouldn't seem a stretch to imagine Hillary redefining VP as P and acting accordingly.
A cabinet position, YES: Health and Human Services. Have her craft the Universal Health Care Plan.
I can certainly see the strengths of having HRC as the veep.
It's quite obvious what she would bring to the table.
What is less obvious and what is more frightening is the lack of clarity concerning just how negative her negative aspects would be to his presidential campaign (meaning her and Bill). First of all, if she tries to overshawdow him at ANY point, that would be a disrespectful disaster. Second, she has tons of baggage that the Republicans will harp on wildly. It's so easy to take sounds bites from her that are extremely negative to Barack and play them over and over again. Basically, I think she has done herself in and destroyed her chances of becoming VP due to the outlandish methods by which her and Bill attacked Obama during the primary season. They attacked him like Republicans. And, it would look and sound absolutely awful to hear such negative things about Barack coming from hsi own running mate.
So, basically, Billary didn't have the foresight to envision this major problem. They had blinders on. And, now they are gonna have to pay for it because the wisest choice would be to not put Hilalry on the ticket for MANY reasons... and certainly to avoid those negative soundbites which she can never take back. The Republicans will sue them anyway. What a disaster. Just another example of her lack of vision... just like voting for the war. She should've run a more positive campaign.
B-NYC we do not need you telling Obama supporters about Respect when Hillary ran a kitchen sink attack campaign on Senator Obama.
Its time for Hillary supporters to respect Obama who is the Democratic Nominee not Hillary Clinton.
Clinton needs to support the Nominee now of the Democratic Party regardless of weather you or any other Hillary supporter do this .
Obama will win with or without your vote .
Hillary has no upperhand or cards to deal with .
Obama will find someone else for VP and it won't be Hillary.
Hillary would scare off a large number of Republicans who would cross the line and vote for Obama and any other VP.
I think Hillary should be considered for a Secretary of State position.
I agree with the CNN analyst last night. If he names her as the VP candidate, he had better hire himself a food taster. The Clinton body trail is too long. If she is on the ticket...... long live Mc Cain.
GO HILLARY!!!!!
No VP slot for the one who should be Pres.
Hillary – on to Denver or remain quiet and let us support McCain to get you in 2012.
WE LOVE YOU AND KNOW WHAT HAPPENED – WE WON'T FORGET.
I'm sick if hearing how Obama supporters need to be respectful and nice to Clinton and her supporters when neither her nor some of her supporters show Barack any respect.
Why would anyone take advice from the second worst president in history? Would be almost as bad as McCain taking advice from the worst president in history.
Clinton supporters = McCain Democrats = President McCain
The Hillary supporters that said they won't vote Obama in november are ridiculous. Perhaps you don't realize that if McCain is elected president, that you can say goodbye to your right to get an abortion. The more politically astute have already realized that the next president will select 3 new supreme court justices. So, if you want your right to an abortion taken away, (plus the other elements of a republican president), then by all means, go ahead and ruin america.
How can you consider voting for McCain if you were a Hilary supporter? Even Hilary will tell you to vote Obama.
Blatant racism is the only thing that could explain such a ridiculous position.
There should be no Obama/Clinton ticket. He stresses a need for change; she represents the old guard. He can’t capitulate to the Clinton machine if he has any hope of winning the general election. Obama has enough delegates to be nominated. Why Hillary feels she can use her supporters to hold him hostage is beyond me. If she doesn't get behind her party's candidate unconditionally, she risks becoming the woman who tore the party apart.
LET'S BE REAL SHE DOESN'T DESERVE THIS JOB SHE SHOULD BE SOMETHING A LITTLE LESS MAYBE SEC. OF STATE THAT SHOULD SHUT HER UP FOR AWHILE SHE WON'T BE TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY COUNTED OUT.
OBAMA doesnt need You Billary..!
IN The POLL of POLLS BARACK LEADS You BILLARY 52% to 41% NATION WIDE...
You are more Electable?? ON WHICH PLANET Billary?
He already respects your 17Million Imaginary Invisable People, white people.lol
HE will make sure all Americans have Health Care if they want it.
HE will make sure all Children can reach their maximum potential.
HE will End the War.
HE will make sure we are on bio deisel, sugar cane ethanol and free of the OPEC Cartel.
HE will Accomplish everything you always dreamed of for 35 years but never did. Even when you had 8 years in the White House but you or Bill didn't do.
See yah Hellary
Your services, for what they've been worth..are no longer needed.
Anyone and everyone that saw her speech can NOT disagree with this statement. If you were Obama would you want her as VP? Not just to win in November but to actually work in the WH with her....
She may be very usefull in winning the WH but she will be impossible to work with. She believes that the presidency is rightfullly hers... and after last night.. I have no doubt that she will make it know to Obama every single chance she gets if she gets VP.
Nothing personal against her... but her as VP to Obama is just illogical
The Clintons are like a bad rash, get over it Billary. No to an Obama/Clinton ticket!
Carter is absolutely right. Senator Obama does not need her to win. For Hillary supporters if you like vote for McCain, Senator Obama have nothing to lose, he will still be a Senator and an Attorney, doing well with his family, you all (Hillary suppoorters) will be the one to suffer Bush's third term.
Obama '08
Dear supporters of Sen. Clinton and others,
With all due respect, the Democratic party chooses their nominee based on the number of delegates, not the popular vote. Choosing the nominee based on the popular vote would disenfranchise the electorate of states that hold caucuses which do not rely on the popular vote for their choice. This is a legal standard that has stood in the Democratic party for decades and was well-understood by all candidates who entered the race. If you think that this method is unfair, then petition your local party representative to have the rules changed. Until then, please respect the voices of all the states, both popular vote states and caucus states, who, by their legal apportionment of delagates, have chosen Sen. Obama as the Democratic party nominee.
Thank you.
I am very troubled by the amount of Clinton supporters who state that they will vote for McCain rather than Obama now that Obama is the presumptive democratic nominee. Come on people! What is the reasoning based on? Do you really think McCain's political stance is closer to Hillary's than Obama's? Or is it really something else that makes you uncomfortable in supporting him? Shame to say, I think we all know what that is.
Carter is right.
Hillary needs to be free of Obama's shadow so she can win in 2012.
Obama is going to lose in November.
It's time for you to shut up. It's over. No more influencing public opinion.
You gotta love this...
Put her on the ticket and Obama losses a lot of his own voters.
Don't put her on the ticket and Obama losses most of her voters.
Its a win-win my friends. See you all in November.
Please remember Looting or race riots are not allowed.
Go Mccain 08
Hillary will do just as much good in Obama's cabinet as she might do as the VP. If Hillary supporters will only vote for Obama if she's his VP they've got some serious priority issues.
Make the VP someone from a swing-state who embraces change. Put Hillary in the cabinet and let her work on health care.
why wouldnt you vote for Obama? who would you vote for susan?
Do you remember, a few months ago, the horrible specter that one candidate might win the popular vote but that the super delegates would go into a "smoke-filled room" and give it to the other one?
Do you remember, last week, that the rules committee would not make a decision about Florida and Michigan which would alter the outcome of the election?
Well, it looks like both things happened. Obama has 1,762 pledged delegates and could not have reached 2,118 without more than half of the super delegates, and Hillary would also have reached that threshold if she had received delegates according to votes in Florida and Michigan.
This situation has been unavoidable due to the closeness of the race, so I am not faulting Obama for it. I have no problem with congratulating Obama for his success in mustering the delegates to become the presumptive nominee, but I don't think that people should criticize Hillary for not accepting defeat more immediately and more explicitly. It’s not like his victory was won in the voting booth, after all.
The primary was a tie, at best, with the final decision determined only by 27 committee members and 680 super delegates. Why don't we just do the whole thing over again? If that's not really possible, perhaps we should all just respect each other a little bit and recognize that both of them could be on the ticket.
I pray to God that Senator Clinton is not considered for Vice President. Her speech last night was, as usual, about her, and now today, she is offering as a generous gesture to be Senator Obama's running mate. How very kind and thoughtful. Having Senator Clinton as a running mate for the Vice Presidency is the very last thing this campaign needs. Let's pick a person qualified to be there when the phone rings at 3AM. Remember this choice is one heartbeat away from the oval office. This is not some repayment of a political favor. Get rid of the political favors and all the closed back room politics. Who ever is ultimately picked should be qualified. Period. And picked for no other reason!
Also, I am a woman. I will be voting for Jill Long-Thompson for Governor of this great state, but I still would not vote for HILLARY because she does not embody what we women have long fought through the "good ole boy system" to claim our rightful places as leaders in all facets of the private and public sector. HILLARY GET SOME HUMILITY and realize that it is NOT ABOUT YOU but THE PEOPLE.
Why does this keep getting thrown out there? The "national conversation" about an Obama/Clinton ticket is a product of a wishful media cabol.
Carter is an idiot. He was a horrible president and is a worse power broker. Of course I won't vote for any ticket that has Obama on it but...
THE CLINTON SUPPORTERS NEED TO STOP WHINNING ABOUT "RESPECT"! THEY CAN'T EVEN DEFINE WHAT THEY MEAN WHEN THEY SAID IT!
OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS HAVE NOTHING TO APOLOGIZE ABOUT - THEY HAVE NOTHING TO FEEL BAD ABOUT!
WHATEVER CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTERS ARE FEELING - GET OVER IT AND MOVE ON! YOUR ARE SORE LOSERS!
LIFE IS OFTEN "FAIR" - YOU GOT WHAT YOU DESERVE AND IF IT IS LESS THAN YOUR EXPECTATIONS - WE DON'T CARE!!!
SHOW SOME RESPECT WHEN YOU ARE ADDRESSING THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. - HILLARY IS YESTERDAY'S NEWS!!
TURN THE PAGE - MOVE ON - FORGET ABOUT IT - OH WELL!
At one point I was a Clinton supporter and gave her campaign money and my time...that was 7 months ago. Since that time I have seen the best candidate win. That being said Carter is exactly right...picking Hillary as a running mate would be the worst mistake Obama could make!
I for one a loyal and devote supporter of Obama will not vote for any ticket that has Clinton on the ticket...she is too divisive and brings nothing other than bad feelings and bad memories! And her supporters are mean and nasty (did you see the demons last Saturday on TV – SCARY)!
Obama/ABC '08
Hillary's supporters seem to be as delusional and deranged as she is. Ironically, the people who threaten to vote for McCain are the people who NEED a Democrat. Hmmmm. Figures: they're uneducated hicks.
Obama Supporters:
Do you realize if he is elected something terrible will happen, duh!
Right on, Jimmy! It's so wonderful having your wise and tested experience for the matters before us as Democrats. Thank you, sir. Agreed.
I am a U.S. citizen but have lost my right ot vote, and consider myself to be an Independent Republican. I strictly believe that farming is the US's biggest business and children are the future, so education must become better. Jobs must stay here in the US to make a stronger ecomony. However, I have watched this campaign inside and out. All i ever hear about is how the Democratic Party is unitfied. I shall see just how unified they are by making it very clear to the rebulicans that it is time for a change. If they mean this then they only have 1 choice – Obama and Clinton ticket. They want to unify the party then this WOULD be the only way. I have talked to many of my friends who can vote (republicans) and if this was thier choice then they would have to vote for them because the economy and other factors must come first before their party. This is America and the Repulicans are doing more damage to it than anyone else can right now.
What are you thinking, HRC supporters? Is it so important to you to prevail that you would vote in 4 more years of failed Republican policies, prolong the war in Iraq, stay right where we are on health care, and see another conservative justice on the Supreme Court where they will be freed to overturn Roe vs. Wade? Any feminist who would vote for McCain over Obama needs to step up and admit they have abandoned their principles- Any black person who would cast their vote for the party that consistently fights against affirmative action and programs to lift up minorities in our country needs to step up and admint they have abandoned the struggles of their leaders in civil rights. The rest of you Clinton supporters who have historically voted Democratic and would vote for McCain need to step up and just admit you have flat out lost your minds. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!
Hillary... you cannot all of sudden just "jump behind him" as if ANY of us Americans... Democrats and Republicans and Independents... are unaware of or will forget how you attacked Obama during the primary. All of that is going to come up over and over again. It would unfortunately look absurd to have youon the ticket. I wish you would've been more positive. We'd love to have your strengths... with women and beyond. It really is too bad.
Former President Carter seems to imply the only reasons a voter might have not to vote for Mr. Obama are things like skin color, age, or middle name. That is a disgusting and disgraceful display of cynicism!
Are there persons that petty? Yes, of course...just as there are persons who WILL vote for Mr. Obama purely on the basis of race or gender or age.
The former president ignores the possibility that there may be voters who examine issues and the qualifications a given candidate possesses for successfully dealing with those issues.
Are there voters that conscientious? Yes, of course...not each and every voter, but there still are, Mr. Carter, voters who take their responsibility more seriously than you evidently believe they will do.
I think it is time for the former president to return to building houses for the disadvantaged and leave political punditry to more fair-minded individuals.
Hey Brian, Seattle, The worst president of all time is easily GWB. You must be one of those Hannity's america guys.
Jimmy Carter has long since lost his credibility in the eyes of the general public (in fact, I think ESPN just called him "Mr Irrelevant President") but I have to agree with him on this one. Don't let her strong-arm you onto the ticket, Barack. She will be just as happy (and probably more influential) as a Senate Majority Leader. He needs someone who can help him with a Southern swing state (like Virginia) or Midwest "purple" state like Missouri.
Senator Webb, can we talk?
I will never give carter another dime for his foundation for wanting Obama the unexperienced one.
whoever thinks that adding hillary, a sore loser and one who has said some horrible things about the Obama campaign is a good idea is an idiot, he is far off better without her, remember his campaign is about CHANGE and HOPE clintons stand for neither.
Six months ago, I thought that would be a dream ticket. Now… Oh, the horror. I believe she would work covertly undermine President Obama and establish herself as some sort of co-president.
I hope Senator Obama does not allow himself to be pressured into putting her on the ticket. It would be Kennedy-Johnson all over again. And we all know how things worked out for them.
" June 4th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
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With due respects to Senator Obama for running a good campaign, despite needing four times the money and the title of "media darling" to win.
His supporters need to realize a few things… They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters… What they are failing to realize is that HE NEEDS HER, SHE DOES NOT NEED HIM and we will NOT support him, which means, he will in fact not have enough votes to win in November…
I would start being a bit respectful if I were you…
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Hillary Clinton and her supporters have been very rude, racist and ignorant towards Senator Obama. Obama NEVER played the race card, Obama NEVER played the sexist card, Obama didn't say that Sen. JOHN McCain was ready to lead but not Senator Clinton, and Obama has been very gracious towards Senator Clinton (a hell of a lot more gracious than I would've been), but she refuses to acknowledge his great victory and it's pretty clear that it is all about her and what SHE wants! Obama DOES NOT need spurned, racist, older white women to win this election and he WILL NOT be bullied into choosing Hillary Clinton. And more than like he will NOT choose her, I truly hope to GOD that he doesn't choose her.
It would be a terrible ticket, with Obama and Clinton. They are completely different when it comes to policy. She is so narcissistic and he so genuinely loyal to his country and his democratic party.
Jimmy Carter is absolutely right! With all due respect to the Clintons, they need to move on to retirement.
An Obama/Gore ticket would be a 'dream ticket'., in my humble but considered opinion.
Hillary needs to run in 2012.
Until then, all us supporters need to UNITE to make this happen and vote McCain. Just stay silent and vote McCain. We know what really happened with the Caucuses, Media Bias and the DNC. And we will NOT forget.
If you bake a cake made from fresh ingredients added in one-by-one, it's great. If you bake a cake from a box, it just doesn't taste the same.
Hillary should have made her cake using fresh ingredients added in one-by-one, instead of using the box.
In otherwords, Hillary's cake doesn't compare to Obama's cake that is made with the fresh, real ingredients.
Carter's right – if Obama picks Clinton, I'm voting. For McCain. If she wants a role, let her be Secretary of State, Treasury, Defense, even Attorney General. But VP? First in the line of succession? Sorry, Dems, if that's the case, I'm not buying your brand.
WHO WOULDN'T AGREE WITH J.C.? OH THAT'S RIGHT HER DELUSIONAL SUPPORTERS WHO CAN'T GET OVER THE FACT THAT HE WON FAIR AND SQUARE. SHE SHOULD NOT GET ON THIS TICKET WITH BARACK HE CAN HANDLE THIS ELECTION WITHOUT HER EITHER TAKING THE SPOTLIGHT AWAY FROM HIM OR HANDING THE REP. UNNECESSARY BAGGAGE THAT HE DOESN'T NEED. AND HER'S IS A LOT FULLER THAN HIS. SHE'S GOT TRUCK LOADS WHILE OBAMA JUST HAD A SCOOTER. AT THE END OF THE DAY WHICH DO YOU THINK WOULD BE BETTER.
B-NYC –
Hillary is not a God and does not deserve any more respect from me than Obama deserved from you! You and your Clinton Cult Members need to get onboard with the DEMOCRATIC PARTY!!!!
kjhen–Yeah, that Carter guy was really pitiful when he told the country 30 years ago that our relying on foreign oil was going to be our downfall. What a Crackpot!!!
I am disappointed of the former president for speaking out before the polls closed in SD and Montana. Like the voters have no right to speak. He like other superdelegates rushed the process and hand carry Obama to the finish line, like they know better than the voters, eventhought the result would have been the same but the notion of all voice heard would have been preserved.
Hillary should not accept the VP position but not because of what the ex president says. She will be poised to run again after McCain's one term office.
I totally agree with the former President Carter. It is a very bad idea and one which Hillary Clinton would do everything in her power to undermine Obama's presidency. Hillary Clinton would not be a team player. What she has to do to gain respect from most of Americans is to go away quitely.
AGREED.
Carter is so smart.
HRC still needs to help unify and bring back all her Jacksonian Democrats who oddly swore to FLIP to McCain.
HRC needs to also show us she can hit back harder when the Republican Smear Machine tries to land a punch on Obama.
Just read that Obama just booked Wu-tang for the inaugural...
To B in NYC
Obama has shown nothing but respect for Mrs. Clinton. She has shown none for him.
Last nite was the latest and one of the most blatant acts of disrespect.
The McCain camp is already running Clips of Senator Clinton's disrespectful comments toward Obama as part of their campaign.
I will agree that many of the bloggers on all sides are crude and hateful and disrespectful, but that's the blogosphere, and Senator Obama has gone way ,way out of the way to show respect to Senator Clinton as well as her husband.
Why is that everyone think Obama and his staff was rude to Senator Clinton? Who gave she and her supporters the right of ownership to "special handling". Wake up – SHE LOST! HRC supporters – you are weaker than she is. Listen to what she is saying....she's a TRUE DEM and will be helping to unify the party; therefore meaning, I have a job and reputation to protect. The hype you're giving her is keeping her afloat. Everything I start feeling sorry for her, I think about her retiring with $110M on hand and not having to sit around the table and wonder if her bills are going to be paid. It's a job and her life does not depend on it. She will be back in the Senate or whatever and will be working hard so EVERYONE can reap the benefits of her labor. Think about it. She will be okay and if you HRC supporters don't calm your nerves, you will be the ones needing her healthcare plan.
Carter is correct on this one. And tose of you who call him the worst president in the history of the United States obviously haven't heard of George W. Bush.
With all due respect President Carter, you gave away the Panama Canal so who are you to judge someone fit to be V P of our great country. And sometimes past presidents are better off just not voicing their opinions. There is no unity in the DNC, this rift has been created by going against the voices and votes of the people in a government that is supposed to be for the people.....so this lifelong senior Democrat will never cast a vote for Obama, not because I am uneducated, more so because I can see right through his empty rhetoric and his connetions to Kennedy money.
It should be obvious that President Carter is right. It would be a disaster for the Democrats in the general election, and a bigger disaster if they should win; the Clintons would constantly be undermining Obama's Presidency!
I for one do not want Senator Clinton on the ticket. She just like her supporters seem to have this idea that she was entitled & thus cheated out of the nomination. I really don't see it but thats the appearance that they give. As for supporters being disrespectfull, let's ask Mr Clyburn. Seems his office was filled with hateful calls from dare I say Clinton supporters. And to listen to some of them on Saturday, I honestly would be afraid to meet them on the street. They came accross as fanatics.
Frankly I think Hillary should tell Obama and the Democratic Party to go to Hell. They had their chance and blew it with this fool. Now let us lose AGAIN and see if the light in the attic goes on or the bulb stays off for another four years.
Most Americans are apathetic, lazy, whiny and just follow along. Major Kool-Aid drinkers.
All politicians are interested in only three things: Power, Money and Themselves.
The country and its citizens rarely enter their minds...unless of course it's election time.
I'm a die hard Democrat who intends to sit this one out and let the chips fall where they may.
The Democrats have earned the reputation for shooting themselves in the foot over and over, just as the Republicans have earned theirs for being known as liars, cheaters, crooks, and frauds....and the American voter keeps asking....ANYMORE KOOL-AID?
It will be interesting to see what happens if Obama does not pick Clinton for his VP running mate. As a Hillary supporter myself, it is difficult for me to cast that vote for Obama when his supporters are rude and derogatory about her.
I'm guessing many other supporters are in a similar situation, and there is a chance many Clinton supporters may fall to the wrong side of the fence (and by that I mean McCain). When I supported Clinton, I also supported Obama and recognized his strengths as a leader. But it seem the Obama supporters don't take on this same attitude. If this continues, my vote will not go towards Obama.
I am not so sure it is such a bad idea. But the let the emotions cool off a little bit first and then think carefully about the VP nominee. When the wounds heal and the party unites as one again all democrats will suport the nominees (president and VP).
I agree with you,HT. There is too much baggage with the Clintons.
Don't forget whitewater, Vince Foster, Ron Brown and that scandal with her staff. She is a part of the Washington that needs to be changed. Please Obama, don't let anyone force you to pick her. I am so tired of hearing dems say they will vote for McCain if they can't have her...what about the ones who will not vote at all if she is forced on us? This election will be no better than the Bush/Gore fiasco if she is on ticket.
Talk about hanging chads...what about nagging hags!
Carter was one of the worst presidents we've had in recent times. I think he also ran on a platform of change from the Washington politics as usual.
For some reason, no one seems to get it though. Maybe education really is failing in America, with so many stupid people around.
If Obama adds Clinton to his ticket the US will have a Clinton or a Bush in the White House for the last 31 years since 1981 and it will be completely against Obama’s tag line of “vote for change.” Although stranger things have happened.
Thanks for someone speaking the truth. An Obama/Hillary ticket works in her favor, not his, not this party’s and definitely not this country’s.
To susan sosh:
Dear, he does not need you. Calm down.
Obama needs Clinton more than Clinton needs him?! That's just silly! Clinton supporters may like to bring up the fact that Obama has suffered among blue collar workers, but they completely disregard the moderate independents and convert republicans who support him (and would never vote for him with her on the ticket)–many of whom, I might add, were ineligible to vote in a democratic primary, so have largely remained unheard. Even without their support, in the heat of all this political conflict, he's still polling better than her in national poll v. McCain.
Clinton needs Obama if she has any prayer of ever having a successful presidential candidacy. She's burned so many bridges this primary season with her unfathomable divisiveness. Even now, she doesn't exhibit enough grace to even admit that she's lost! If she isn't VP, she won't have much of an opportunity to reinstate her reputation among the other half of party loyalists who simply cannot stand her anymore. I sincerely doubt he'll pick her, so really, she's likely ruined the best chance she ever had.
For what it's worth, I'm a woman and a former Clinton supporter who staunchly believes that all her bitterness, hatred, and downright naivety about Obama's potential has done more to hurt my sex than help us.
Why the rush? McCain has had the Republican nomination locked up for months and still hasn't chosen a vice-president. Haven't we learned from GWB what happens when decisions are hurried on incomplete information. Let Obama take the time to decide. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a vice-president and he should not be forced into either an early decision or premature decision.
BTW, as a woman, I am shocked by the immaturity of some of the women who have commented. Because Hillary lost, you are now willing to vote for McCain. Do you realize that the next president will be appointing a number of people to the Supreme Court as justices retire. Right now it only takes one more conservative justice to overturn Roe v. Wade. Tell your daughter why you supported the candidate who limited her rights because you were vengeful about the primaries.
NO HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON NOWHERE NEAR THAT TICKET TAKE HER AWAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THE TICKET OF V.P. GET SOMEONE ELSE ANYBODY ELSE!!!!!
President Carter you should stop talking.
The decision to have Obama as nominee was clear since the beginning.
In an election that the democratic could have a landslide victory, you, The DNC and establishment made it a potential defeat in November.
Take in consideration that without Clinton in the ticket we will lose the W.H.
HILLARY 08
I think Carter is completely wrong. What you're trying to secure is the white-blue collar worker is heavily pro-Clinton, and it appears to be somewhat negative on Obama. Without Clinton you lose Ohio and maybe Pa. Which means you lose the presidency. With her, I think both of those states are guaranteed.
Obama just handedly beat the toughest competition the Democratic Party has, against a foe that will and did try every underhanded trick in the book. He did this because he actually has substance to his message, the man thinks through every situation and actually has fresh ideas for everything. Hillary is a disgrace for not accepting DEFEAT gracefully, but instead shows the true side of her character. Obama has nothing to worry about with her 18 millions votes because after the first debate with McCain, he'll win about half of those from the get go. McCain makes GWB look like he has fresh ideas and even his speech was bush-like. Landslide victory for Obama as long as he doesn’t choose Hillary!
A horrible mistake to even THINK of putting Hillary on the Obama ticket. Wasn't 8 years in the White House enough for her? I believe her intentions were shady from the very beginning. Maybe she thinks she should be legally calling the shots as she was doing behind the scenes when Bill was in office. Enough is enough, go home and enjoy the many perks that the government is already giving you and your husband from his previous seat in the White House. Retire already!
Instead of asking what Hillary Clinton's options are, why aren't we asking why does she have options? Why do the Clinton's have to overshadow everthing. Now Hillary is digging in her heels and stonewalling...."What does Hillary want" ? Jimmy Carter is right.
The Washington Elite....keep insisting on insulting and trashing Hillary Clinton.
This continued effort to trash a former First Lady and the woman who has captured the hearts of over 18 million Americans....the woman who has received more votes than Obama ....is going to be the demise of the Democratic party this year.
As a life long Democrat I am certainly NOT going to vote for OBAMA if Hillary is not on the ticket and millions of Americans feel the same way.
So the Washington Elite can continue with their good old boy network tactics and disrespect of women if they wish......in the end we will make our voices heard loud and clear.
GO HILLARY!!!
Carter should go back to habitat for humanity, his own presidency was a slow train wreck disaster, who suddenly thinks he's an expert on everything is beyond logic. Obama and the DNC would be smart to combine this ticket, but then they haven't shown much brilliance throughout the primaries. McCain is getting the boost he's needed, so keep it going take all the time in the world to pick a VP and keep pretending Obama won all the majors or better yet keep pretending his lead over her in the states was significant enough to to get by in a general election when you disenfranchise close to 50% of your flock.
HAHAHA GO B.O. HAHAHA
she beat him up too much for him to ask her and she is a sore loser... I wish she would just go away with her lying ways.
After Hillary's speech last night Obama should definitely NOT invite her to be VP. Her speech had a negative tone, she only applauded the states she won, she continued to divide with the “my supporters” vs. “his supporters” type of statements, and she fails to realize this is a delegate race in which Obama "whipped" her 2158 to 1926. Furthermore, Obama would contradict his campaign of “Change” and of a new Washington by having Hillary, someone from the 90’s who is well accustomed to the old politics on his ticket. Obama needs to look elsewhere.
I have less use for Jimmy Carter than I ever did for Bill Clinton (and I have no use for Bill at all!). That said, Carter's right. It's so amusing to see former Clinton loyalists horrified at how self-serving Hillary and Bill are. They never dreamed that they were–and are–actually in it for themselves and couldn't give a ______ about the party–or worse, the country! Everyone knows B&H would treat poor Obama like a low rent puppet if he were ever dumb enough to give her the VP nod. And don't you love how all of her lieutenants are out trying to pressure him with online petitions and phone calls demanding that he do just that? I may have to hold my nose when I vote for McCain in November, but at least we still have a 2 party system that allows us to choose between a proven public servant and a 3 ring circus–which is what we'll get 4 years of if Obama and Clinton hook up and win. The only thing that is funnier still is all the sheep who'll fall for that team, like all would actually be forgiven and they could really work together with Obama in the driver's seat and Bill nowhere in sight. Yeah–good luck with that.
I'm THRILLED, EXCITED THAT Senator Obama hit the MARK...and then announced his NOMINATION! I had faith he WAS ABLE ! He embodies the concept that repeating the same mistakes will NOT provide new answers. CHANGE is OVERDUE! I'm awestruck on how he is able to take the "high ground" when faced with adversity ...I think he has the STUFF that Presidents are made of!. As for Hillary being on the ticket – I SAY NO WAY! Her failure to a the very minimum acknowledge Obama's LANDMARK, HISTORICAL Accomplishment
was nothing short of showing her true self.! Self centered and reliant on "special intereset to pull her through! Seeing Bob Johnson, first thing this AM urging The Black Cuacus to URGE Obama to put Hilary on the ticket for UNITY with Hillary ( with her knowledge ) smacks of the very thing that Obama detest...Lobbying by special interest groups! You CANNOT build yourself up by putting someone down and her disregard of his moment is only a precusor of her unwillingness to be a cohesive VP! There are other choices that will best serve Obama and keep him on the path of CHANGE.. Hillary I'm a 50 something female and I'm ashamed that the one thing you seem not to have learned is MANNERS, and RESPECT for the NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !!
It's over and time to move on. We need to see Barack picking "qualified" individuals for key positions in the administration. Most important is someone who can craft an energy policy. Lessons could be learned here from McCain. Now that Hillary is out and the back stabbing from our own ranks is over we should see some bold initiatives. Nuclear energy is one.
why dont you just go to the old foke home
Carter is a joke! Who cares what he thinks. He was one of our WORST presidents!
I am good Democrat who will support Barack; however, what Jimmy Carter's says is wrong! Hillary would make a fantastic Vice President. She would give Barack the women's vote that he needs. She would also give him Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia and Puerto Rico. Jimmy better go back to the peanut farm. I am disappointed in him!!
Carter should shut up ! For a man that had one of the worst presidencies in the history of the country he should keep his peanuts too himself !!!
Having an Obama/Clinton ticket is a GUARANTEE that the Democrats will win back the White House. There are way too many old people left in this country, that vote, and outnumber the minority. So until that changes this is the only way that history can be made in our great nation.
GO PRESIDENT OBAMA / VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON !!!!!
The "real" game is about to begin and I am going to set back and watch it unfold. BHO has been competing against another Democrat for over 15 months. It's been easy for him, AND he's had enormous help and support from the mainstream media, super delegates, etc. But now, he has to compete against the Republicans. Entirely different ball game! Now maybe some people will take off their blinders and see what he's really all about. She's too good of a candidate to be on the same ticket with him. Let the mainstream media, and his racist supporters help him win. He won't get there with my vote!!
On that point Carter is right .
Hillary has too much baggage, Obama will make it anyways as the world
expects new and solid leadership!!
Jim Webb. Do it.
DON'T MAKE HER V.P. OFFER A CABINET POSITION TO THE GOVENOR OF NEW YORK AND MAKE HILLIARY NY'S GOVENOR.
Carter is right for the wrong reasons.
Since Obama's message is "Change", inviting the Clintons to join the ticket is foolish. An encore by Bill & Hill would just mire Obama
in the Dark Ages.
I don't often agree with Carter anymore, but he is right on target when he say Clinton should NOT be Obama's choice for Vice President. She has not even recognized yet that he (Obama) has won the candidate race, so what would she be like if she were his VP choice; She would still be running for President
It's time people stop belittling and ignorantly dismissing the achievements of President Carter. While president, Carter raised fuel efficiency standards by 150%, created the Department of Energy to curb our reliance on foreign oil (the first president to make that a cornerstone of his administration), renewed America's standing in the world community by pursuing a foreign policy underpinned by human rights, and, perhaps most importantly, brought peace to Israel via the Camp David Accords. His failings, while many, were largely due to circumstances beyond his control (oil crisis, effects of Nixonian economics, etc). Even the hostage crisis was brought about by decades of American support for the corrupt and autocratic regime of the Shah.
Seriously, do some research before you criticize. At least Carter's shortcomings weren't of his own making, unlike our current president.
B – NYC. If you were honest you would admit that Hillary and her supporters started this fight. In order to get respect you have to give it. Hillary never apologizes when she's wrong and her supporters blame Obama for everything that goes wrong with her. When she concedes or acknowledge his nomination we will give her respect. Until then what goes around comes around.
And what do you know Mr. Carter? I mean after all you were rated the worst President ever until Mr. Bush came along and has tied you. You are just biased and don't really care about unity. If you did, you would be pushing this for unity because I can promise you and all of the pundits out there that think I will change my mind later on and vote for Barack when he has shunned Hillary – you'll will have a real wakeup call come November – rightfully so.
I THINK THAT THEY SHOULD SHARE THE SAME TICKET
Clinton has put herself above the party. I don't know if it's an attempt to preserve a so called legacy, (which I might add is steadily declining), or pure greed.
If she were truly interested in "the party" and "the people", I believe she would have conceded last night and tried to unite the party.
Instead she's fielding e-mails about what she should do next. Right! She's attempting to strong-arm her way into the VP chair.
How's that for a legacy. Holding the country hostage to advance your own self interests.
Don't do it Obama!
If I were Obama I wouldnt want the Clintons standing behind me as veep
Change is coming to America!
Let's be clear on one thing, many, if not most, of these "Vote McCain if not Hillary" people are apart of operation chaos. They are Rush fans and McSame supporters trying to stir the pot. Let's move past them.
forgot to mention, I WONT VOTE FOR AN OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET. IF THAT'S THE CASE I WILL VOTE FOR MC CAIN.
Obama PLEASE DO NOT HAVE Hilary Clinton as your running mate – that would be the worst mistake you will ever make. She WOULD NOT let you run the White House as you would like it to do so, 'cause she'll always be bossing you around – just like she did Bill! We didn't vote for her – we voted for you!!!!! Please take former President Jimmy Carter's advice – get another running mate – how about John Edwards???? Now you two would make a great team!!!
She received 18 million votes. Who is Sam Nunn? Who cares? This is the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. How can you leave someone off the ticket who actually received more votes than you did? Obama and Hillary appeal two different segments of people and would likely heal the division in the party. Barack Obama is welcome to choose whomever he wants but... if this candidate doesn't have the kind of appeal to broaden his coalition, he may lose in November and Hillary supporters will be saying, "I told you so," until we can elect her in 2012.
Hilary should be offered a cabinet post, but no to the VP. There is too much bad blood between them for her to be a good second mate. Besides, Bill is too much of a presence and he had his run.
I agree. Hillary's huge negative rating, all the gaffes she made during the campaign, the unbelievable baggage that she and her husband would bring to the ticket would be used over and over during the next few months.
Plus having her as VP would galvanize the Republican base like nothing else could.
I think a lot of Hillary's fans are rather amazed at the graceless way she's handled herself these past few weeks. Last night's speech has caught a lot of them by surprise.
I'm wondering how many of 'Hillary's bargaining chips' would love to have their votes back?
Having Carter as a democrat has been the worst mistake of the century!! He should just shut up and sit in the corner with Nancy Pelosi since they are so old now!!
I think that the democatic voters need to get a grip. It would be plain stupid to cut off your own foot (gas prices, mortgage crises, job loss, war) because of a personal feeling about liking or disliking a choice of clinton being on the ticket. If Obama wasn't on the ticket we all would have voted for Clinton. The republicans don't care about human beings. They care about corporate America. McCain is a flunky for the party because they know that the American people won't vote for Republicans. Bush didn't win the election remember. Al Gore and John Carey did. The Republicans took the election for thier greedy oil based agenda.
B – NYC June 4th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
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With due respects to Senator Obama for running a good campaign, despite needing four times the money and the title of "media darling" to win.
His supporters need to realize a few things… They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters… What they are failing to realize is that HE NEEDS HER, SHE DOES NOT NEED HIM and we will NOT support him, which means, he will in fact not have enough votes to win in November…
I would start being a bit respectful if I were you…
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You are indeed a true Hillary supporters!
You act just like her................... keep dreaming!
If Obama needs Hillary he should not be running for president!
Also – Hillary will soon find herself outside of the Dems-Party!
You go ahead and continue to let Hillary use you as a bargining chip– Hillary has no power over Obama nor our Demo-Paty!
What president Carter is talking is a total nonsense. He is centainly old enough to shut up but not wise enough to talk. Obama did not win. Clinton was mistreated. If Obama picks Clinton, he will get my vote. If he picks up any other I will refrain from voting this time. If he picks up Bill Richardson, I will vote for McCain. I am sure majority of American will feel the same way.
Here we go again, why is a loser like Carter allowed to constantly voice his opinion? I hope Hillary does not accept a spot on the ticket. Obama might bring them both down to defeat. i will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November, unless she chooses to be a VP with him then I will choke and vote for him.
I'm thinking the ticket will be Obama/Edwards 08.
B-NYC: As long as we are talking about manners, lets be clear. Senator Clinton's supporters are not without sin. Her supporters have regularly called Senator Obama's supporters spoiled children, impressionable, Obamabots, naive, cult followers, etc. At the same time, they have said all sorts of nasty things about Senator Obama including: that he is a snake oil salesman, he is just a rockstar, he is racist, he is slimy, he is a crybaby, etc. All of those things I have taken off of message boards today.
I agree that Senator Obama needs a majority of Senator Clinton's supporters to get elected. However, don't be so sure that Senator Clinton doesn't need him. If she and her supporters don't work hard to support him, you can expect the same treatment from Senator Obama's supporters come 2012 should he lose.
Truth is, the party needs to unite. I understand what it is that Senator Clinton means to many of her supporters. What I don't understand is how willing they are to completely flip on their values and policies and side with the opposite party. We're going to be better off with Senator Obama as president than we would with Senator McCain. Don't let your greivance with the media get in the way of that. Find another way of punishing them for the treatment they gave your candidate. Don't punish them at the expense of your country and party.
As usual, Mr. Carter is absolutely correct and brave enough to speak out on a point that is unpopular. If Mr. Obama truly is for "change" putting another Clinton in the White House again is not the way to go. He should carefully select new blood for the position. We all know the VP is primarily a spare part, with very little job function or influence. At this point, the chosen mate's purpose is to draw votes and for that reason Mr. Obama should choose wisely.
Obama should take Carter as your VP. That should give you the "unconditional" talk with Iran.
The former President is correct . My impression, after listening to all three canidates last night, was that she is threating to hold the party hostage for her personal gain . Perhaps it is just my impression, but she doesn't come across as a "team player" unless she is the one calling the plays........
The job of a VP is to OBEY the president, do everything the president says and be 100% loyal to the president.
Does that sound like a job the Clintons can do? The Clintons are only loyal to the Clintons. Billary should not be the VP and I would never vote for a ticket with Billary on it.
There is NO WAY the Clintons should ever step foot in the White House again. If she can not recognize his victory, the backstabber will never be a good VP.
To all you billary supporter's you suck barack dosn't need any person that dosn't no how to concede, Maybe you billary supporter's should tech a old dog like her how to bow out gracefully. And let the Man get to work healing the nation and it would be nice is he had you backing him " So Get ReaL"
Yes We All Cann OBAMA 08!
in the last line of first paragraph, I meant to say "a premature decision or a forced decision." Edited the wrong adjective
B – NYC: You must be a Clinton political shill! The Clintons are history - good riddence!
(Phone Rings)
Answering Machine picks up: Hello, this is Barack Obama the Democratic Presidential Nominee. I am sorry I missed your call but please feel free to leave a message and I will return your call."
Hillary Clinton: Yes, Barack........(sniff, sniff)...this is Hillary. I was wondering if.....er......uh.......I had a thought that maybe..........if you needed a VP......(sobbing)...........
Pres. Nominee Barack Obama Answers: Hello, Hillary is that you? Sorry i was on the other line with the press. You were saying?
Hillary Clinton: Sniff......i was just wondering since I won the most votes...
Pres. Nominee Barack Obama: But you did not count all the votes of the Caucus and my name was not on the Michigan ballot. Are you writing for the Pravda press now and support a banana Republic elections?
Hillary Clinton: No, you are right I had to spin the truth to my followers so they would still support me. I am sorry for that deception. Sniff....I had some time on my hands and thought I could maybe........let you choose me as the VP since I was entitled to win the nomination and then you stole it.....you know....OK?
Pres. Nominee Barack Obama: No thanks Hillary, we are going in the direction of actual CHANGE for the country and not go backwards. Besides I actually want to win which I could not do with your negatives. Thanks for calling and good luck in the Senate.
Hillary Clinton: but.....but.........WAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
(click)
There are significant differences in policy between John McCain and Barack Obama. Hillary said it herself that her and Obama have a lot more in common as far as policies are concerned. Way more so than McCain. If Clinton supporters are so mad that policy does not matter, then there is no changing their minds. If I were Obama I would not be forced into anything. He has worked his tail off to be where he is, and he deserves the respect and room to choose his own running mate. If he decides it should be Hillary, then so be it. But, if he decides it shouldn't be then so be it to. IT IS HIS DECISION!!! Who cares what HIllary supporters do. Let them vote for McCain and they will have to pay the consequences for 4 more years. But, he should not let fear guide his decisions.
I am shocked by all this Carter bashing. Jimmy Carter has had possibly the finest post-presidency of any of our presidents, actually helping to spread democracy, and earning himself a Nobel prize. He is now saying what everyone knows but no one wants to hear. These two are a mismatch. There may be a spot for Clinton in the Obama administration but it is not vp.
There is only one thing Clinton can do to help the Democratic ticket, and that is to dig down and discover the grace and strength necessary to say "Good job, Senator Obama, what can I do to help?" Without this, her supporters continue to badmouth the apparent candidate. How sad.
I do wonder, however, just how many of these so called supporters are elephants in disguise, posting only to make support of Obama seem impossible.
I would rather see a vice presidential candidate who doesn't have to be "won over" by Obama. One who is supportive and experienced in a way that would be impossible for Hillary to pretend.
I agee with Mr. Carter, but shouldn't someone tell Hillary it is over? She seems to still be running for president! She has yet to admit she lost. Last night, she appeared to still be campaigning!
In fact, all her followers seemed to be in some kind of induced delusional state. They were all over the TV talking like Obama hadn't won the nomination! Seemingly impervious to the facts. Saying last night should have been her night and we needed to give her time.
Her night? She lost the nomination! Give her time? Hell, she has had 2 months! How much time does she need? Any honest person will admit that this race has been over mathematically for a some time! While I applaud her tenacity, she never seems to know when to say when!
She and her people are living in Clintonville. A land located just around the bend from the twilight zone!
Still, there are more cons than pros for this match up. Republicans will rise from the grave to vote against her, not to mention Bill with his connections to a scam that targeted thousands of elderly Americans and his very questionable dealings with Dubai. One Aide even reported that they were afraid to leave him alone in any hotel lobby for fear of WHO he might get into, not just what!
What Hillary needs to do is admit defeat, endorse Obama, bring her 18 million people into the fold and find another position of power in Washington from which she can work to help those she claims to care about.
Anna,
You're either: (1) too young to remember Jimmy Carter, (2) have a very poor memory, or (3) just plain stupid. As bad as GWB is, he's still not as bad as Carter was. I wouldn't trust anything Carter says.
To all Hillary Supporters: Please put this behind you and vote for Obama. I know it probably hurts to think it now but you would be voting against yourselves if you voted for McCain. He will take us down the same road that this country absolutely cannot afford to keep going on.
I agree with Jimmy Carter.
Obama should not pick or offer the VP spot to Hillary. It goes against his Hope and Change that he has been running on. I also believe that Hillary should reject his offer if made. Obama will not win the GE with or without Hillary as his VP. Most people believe that all of Hillarys supporters will unite under Obama. That is a HUGE mistake. I would bet that 50% are Hillary supporters and 50% actually believe (like me) that Obama is unfit to be POTUS. Obama is doomed. Let him try and steer his wayward ship alone. Don't do it Hillary. There is NO WAY that I will ever support Obama. I wouldn't vote for him if he put MY MOTHER on the ballot. I live in a state that has been bankrupt by Obama and his cronies. I can not and simply will not vote for this garbage to move to the WH.
I think it would be a good decision to pair them up. You could take Hillary's "win at all cost" attitude and complement it with Obama's obvious charisma and charm. They could "good cop, bad cop" other countries and our own government. Clinton could do all of Obama's dirty work, and leave Obama looking like the saint that he is. Kind of like Cheney and Bush. Although they decided to go "bad cop, idiot cop" to confuse everyone.
Thank you, President Carter, for speaking out. I'm ready for Obama/Biden or Obama/Richardson.
We are all ready for a change in the direction of this country.
Obama should have the right to pick and choose whom he can work with on his own terms.
Hillary's supporters just cannot accept rules, unless the rules favor Hillary. One more time for those with low IQs, the candidate with a majority of the delegates wins. That would be Obama, so get over yourselves.
Obama would be nuts to choose Hillary as VP. He probably would not survive until the inauguration.
By most of these comments it shows just how devided our country really is. I feel that at this point, no matter who Mr. Obama picks as his running mate he will be our next president. He has shown great poise and shown great judgement troughtout this race and his political career. Who ever he chooses as his VP we should all support him. We all need to come together as "One Nation..." It is about time.
It doesn't matter who Obama picks as his running mate.
If he picks Hillary, it'll help heal the party, which will probably be the best possible outcome.
Bottom line is that Obama is a *liberal* and the chance of an L-person being president these days, in the good ol' US of A, is zero.
B – NYC, you are right, at least she still have a Senate seat, but next year it will be up for grasp....
After doing such a wonderful campaign, he will need to really look at the people who could be VP or other openings for running this country....
We need leaders who are uplifting and caring about us the people and the world...
Hillary- I vigorously supported you, please do not even consider in your nightmares to be the VP. You should have been the bride not the
bride's maid. You would never be allowed to make any meaningful
decisions, or receive any support for your ideas. Don't do it.
If you are serious about serving the people of the USA, please stay in
the Senate and be the BEST New York senator ever. If Edward Kennedy is not able to serve on account of his health, the country will
need a strong leader to continue programs vital to our citizens.
The "popular" vote is not a valid measure in a party primary. This is for a very simple reason. The vast majority of primaries in both parties are CLOSED primaries, where only registered voters in that party may vote for a candidate. Thus, and independent voter could not vote for a candidate of either major party, nor could a voter cross from his or her registered party to vote in the other party's primary.
It is disingenuous and dishonest to claim winning the "popular" vote when the established political practice - of both parties - disenfranchies approximately half of the electorate based on party affiliation.
I have not heard ONE good reason why all these Hillary Supporters who would not vote for Obama in a general election except out of spite.
Please one supporter of Hillary who comes on this and comments "I will not vote for Obama and instead vote for McCain" please explain why. Instead you all sound like teenagers who have a fit because they did not get their way. Grow up and act like an adult.
It is an extremely childish action to vote for a candidate that could cause this entire country to continue in the wrong direction vs choosing someone who has similar ideals and attitudes just because you are mad. What a shame and selfish act that is those people do not see the big picture.
If Obama offers Clinton the VP spot it shouldn't have anything to due with the votes she received... that's c-r-a-z-y... I'm in the Superbowl New England could have said, "What about our 14 points we scored?.." duh... it counts... but the fact is the Giants still "are" the champs...
For one who doesn't want each candidate's negatives to be concentrated in one ticket, Pres. Carter did a swell job of listing several of Obama's "perceived" negatives. Just shut about it, Jim.
Anyway, let's have Bill Richardson. As far as I know, nobody hates him yet, he fills a lot of Obama's gaps, and he's Hispanic.
Terry McCullough is so disingenuous and totally a lying spin machine. To introduce Hillary as the Democratic Nominee is totally outrageous and Hillary strong arming the Democratic Party. She keeps saying that she has a army behind her.. NO she doesn't. If you Name is not on the ballot you have to make a choice Obama or McCain. Her voters should realize how wrong this is. The way you conduct yourself means everything. Stealing the spotlight on day when he wins the Nomination is just not right no matter who you like. This does not warrant any consideration for VP. McCain is challenging Obama and he needs to be able to respond. Not answering Hillary questions everyday. She deserves absolutely No VP consideration.
BTW: Does Mr. Carter think HILLARY and supportter , kore than 50% of democrats, campaigning for OBAMA will also be poisonous for Obama? May be OBAMA can win on his own.
I think, if there was an Election today, only between OBAMA and CLINTON, Clinton would win by a huge majority.
Obama got the majority delegates, but by help of indirect voting and Super Deligate, by not giving Hillary all the Vote from Florida, Michigan etc AND spending FOUR times the money!!!
What about the Nov. election, everyone will vote, no? How many votes the superdeligate will have out of millions and millions? Just ONE each.
First, I wish SOMEONE would actually say how, when and where Obama was rude and sexist to Clinton? I heard plenty of racial stuff thrown at Obama by big name Clinton supporters, including Bill, but name something Obama has done.
Do not mistake bloggers and posters tearing each candidate apart as something that either candidate (and ex-candidate) said or is saying to the other. If you cannot discern private people typing on CNN from political people bashing each others, we have bigger problems here.
To all of you supporting Clinton and swearing not to vote for Obama, or to write her in....do it. Then, when McCain wins the election because you split the party, cry to someone else when gas is $6 a gallon or more, more young men and women are killed in Iraq and no one can afford healthcare. It's your choice....choose wisely.
Well Carter should know all about mistakes. His whole term in office was one big mistake. Welcome to President McCain.
The WORST mistake would probably be Obama/Carter.
That's not to say that Obama/Clinton would be all that much better, but it's really hard to suck as badly as Carter.
If Hillary voters are willing to lose the election because they won't vote for Obama with out her, than so be it. Let the next four years be on the heads of the ignorant who rather vote based on emotional attachment to a candidate, rather than the actual issues.
This decision will decide what kind of president Obama will be. Is he going to be one to cave under the pressure of others forcing him into a choice, or will he make the choice based on his principles, views, and values, regardless of the cost?
This discussion is the reason why America is going down the drain. Think about it: You would rather support McCain, a person who has opposing views and stances to your candidate, over another candidate (Obama) whose views are aligned with your own? Thats just about the stupidest thing I ever heard. I support Obama, but if he didn't win, I'd still support the Dem nominee. I care about the issues and the message, the messenger is secondary to the policy decisions.
People vote for the President , not the VP.
Whatever good she would bring she brings and equal amount of drama and baggage.. Not exactly the "change" we were seeking.
Time for Hillary to face reality and start unifying the party. This will be the real test of her –if she really does that . But at the moment it appears not. Her ego, her time frame, it's all about HER !!!!!!!! As usual. Some things never change.
To B in NYC,
I think you are incorrect. We don't need you to win the election. Polls show that either Obama or Clinton would just barely eke out a win against McCain with the supporters they have. I don't pander to childish behavior. If you don't want to vote for Obama, dont. I don't care. Either way, your candidate still didn't win.
It's going to be great when Hillary is faded out of sight!
Happy she won't be on Obama's ticket!
And--- to some of Hillary's supporters-------
In your face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hillary lost! And so did many of her supporters! Hillary's campaign is broke and in debt------
it's you Hillary supporters who let her down!
Without Hillary, HE WILL NEVER WIN.
I agree with President Carter. President Carter has one constant ,He is
Honest and Loves to Help people.
Yea, lets ask Carter, another of Obamas radical friends.
Obama should be so lucky to get Hilary. I think either she should run as an Independent or do her good work for all the grateful and some ungrateful Americans.
Mc Cain Democrat
Carter is absolutely right. Senator Obama does not need her to win. For Hillary supporters if you like vote for McCain, Senator Obama have nothing to lose, he will still be a Senator and an Attorney, doing well with his family, you all (Hillary suppoorters) will be the one to suffer Bush's third term.
Obama '08
I rarely agree with Carter, but for once I do.
A so-called "Dream Ticket" would never work. Clinton would never settle for #2. She would want to be Co-President.
Furthermore there is no room for a threesome in the Whitehouse – Obama – Hillary – Bill
This is oddly like the McCain backlash on the Republican side of things. All the Evangelicals got pissed just like all you blue collar un-educated philistines are now. The fact of the matter is however pissed you are now you will still end up coming around and voting Dem regardless of who is running, because if you don't then the alternative is another Republican, and your welfare loving, EO toting, tax hiking, forced medical coverage wanting butts just couldn't live with that. I'm an independent, and you all need to grow up and realize a Dem is a Dem is a Dem. Don't get pissed because your particular flavor of Dem didn't get elected. I mean at the end of the day is there really that big of a difference?
As a one term President, who had some remarkable failures while in office, who better to give advice?
It's time all of us unite and fight!!!! If we do Hillary will take back what is rightfully hers!!! Hillary can expose the sexism that is rampant within the DNC and by doing so destroy and castrate that wholly male instrument. We must not let the fact that Obama received as many popular votes as Hillary dissuade us!!! We must not let the fact that Obama received more pledge delegates interfere!!!! We must not let the fact the Obama received more super delegates silence our screams. WE ARE WOMEN, HEAR US ROAR!!!!
Hillary can still win as long as she continues to run her campaign the way her women supporters run their lives; with an absence of logic and decisions based purely on emotion.
HILLARY FOR PRES. IN '09
He's right. The republicans would have a field day with that ticket. Barak Hussein Obama and Hillary Clinton. I bet Rush and those like him are falling all over themselves hoping it will happen.
Carter is retarded. There is no way in hell that Obama can win without her help.
Carter can say hello to President McCain for all of us.
Hillary should not be on the ticket, l think because now if he wins it would be because of her and if he lose it will be l told you so she was the stronger one and she will still feels that way even when she lost in every way even the POPULAR VOTE for those who know that every vote must count right, caucuses are votes like Hillary says let every vote be counted, are we now going to back track on that to you can not allow her to make a case on her effort or lack of. She cant be trusted and it would do more harm then good she dog the race over and over and now she want admitt its over keeping voters divided for an attempt to turn voters away from the democratic party she never spoke about unity to her supporters because she need the division for her gain this is why she lost and the voters choosed Obama, Cater is right she is not about change if she was we would of said in her speech last night to get behind Obama and unite but again it was about her and what she think should be in play for her not the party if you say you will do for the party then do dont demand its not good politics
The critical thing here is for Obama to show that he is the decision maker here, not the media, not Hillary.
Also, it's ridiculous how much heat Carter takes for actually doing what makes sense....if you lived in the middle east you would agree with him. 60 percent of Israelis say their gov. should meet w/ hamas. Why? Because they're tired of the violence, and fighting fire w/ fire is not very productive. These people have proven that violence will only strengthen them and allow them to exploit their population, who are extremely vulnerable in their impoverished and hopeless situation.
Of course, this notion does not make sense to people who believe in stereotypes and that the arabs and palestinians are just inheritantly evil, which is completely ridiculous, but that's the true logic behind the whole no negotiation, cowboy "diplomacy"
Any Clinton supporter who vows to vote for McCain over Obama is either unintelligent or racist. McCain and Clinton have nothing in common in terms of policy.
I totally agree with Carter. Lets move forward.
I agree with Jimmy Carter.
Hillary is still running for co-President.
"Hillary. Oh Hillary ***"
Did I hear "Robert Mugabe?"
To all of you who are threatening not to vote for Obama, vote for McCain or not vote at all...who are you hurting??? You vote for McCain we stand to have at least four more years of the way things are now. You vote for Obama at least we have a 50/50 chance of changing things. I am an Obama supporter however, if Hillary had won the nomination I would be voting for her. Their views on the issues are not that different. No president has ever entered the White House fully knowledgeable of his duties but at least they enter with a clear picture of what not to become (ie; current Bush administration). Vote with your head and not your heart if not YOU could be the next one to loose your job or home. Think about it while you are riding your bicycle around town because you can't afford the gas for your car!!!
I have never been rude or derogatory to any Hilary Clinton supporters.
Hilary supporters – you have to move on.
Barack Obama and Caroline Kennedy-Scholsberg 2008!!!!!!
President Carter was ahead of his time. If his energy ideas had been heeded, maybe we wouldn't be in the position we are now.
And he is right about this. I am so completely turned off by Hillary and her behavior during this primary season, that I've gone from being a supporter to the point where I could not vote for a ticket with her on it. She is building up millions in debt fighting a losing battle. What does that say about how she would manage our country's economy?
B NYC.........His supporters need to realize a few things… They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters.... RUDE is what HRC displayed last night and direspect ful from both sides
Are we now saying that with the Millions of people in America, HRC is the only hardworking, hard fighting , most intelligent female in politics? Is she so popular because of HRC or because of Bill Clinton? What are people complaining about, she will not be a good VP to BO, I know because I have worked with women like her, they never accept when they are wrong, they will want to muscle in on every show and bully everyone, they never, ever say "I am sorry I was wrong" and worst of all it is always everybody's fault but their own. I have always believed that the mark of a good leader, is taking responsibility for actions, both the good and the bad and from my years of studying leaders, this trait has always boded well for the people they lead.
Since she wears the pants in her family, I will say she will not know the difference when it comes to governing as a Vice President. I honestly do not believe she will be good for this ticket. This does not mean she will not make a good VP on its own but for this ticket I do not honestly think so.
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Like James Carville said she has too many cajones to just be a VP. She will constantly want to prove to everyone that they were wrong and she was right. Her behaviour has not done anything to dissuade me from this way of thinking.
Oh and by the way I am a woman
what happened to "he doesnt have the delegates, as soon as he has the delegates i will endorse him and fully support him".
remember that? she is a liar
I have been a Democat every since old enough to vote. I do think Mr. Carter is right, it would be a mistake for this so called unity ticket....Senator Clinton does not and will not play her role, she has to be number one.............................If Sen Obama selects Sen Clinton as his running mate, she will and I said again WILL attempt to act more like the President than the VP.......too many accusations, snipes at Sen Obama during the Democratic Campaign......you just can mix oil and water......they will separate every time.......Sen Obama needs to chose a compatible running mate................
With all due respect to President Carter, his comments are not well thought out. The party needs unity more than the ability to pick a few votes from McCain. If all Dems don't vote for Obama, he has no shot.
Many Dems believe that the media hyjacked the primary. Hillary supporters are so angry that they might sit out or vote for McCain. If Hillary is on the ticket, all Dems will be united and ready to work on McCain together. If 18 million Dems voted for Hillary for President, why would he pick someone like Richardson, who couldn't get any votes. The way this played out, the only way to win is with Hillary and Obama on the same ticket. Sorry, Mr. President, you are way off.
Carter is right. Obama advisors-if you are reading this, PLEASE PLEASE don't let it happen! I don't think Mr. Obama is inclined to put Hillary on the ticket, but there is some pressure there. It would not "unite" the ticket, it would create chaos and harm your ability to call the shots as president once in office. Remember, although the Clinton people like to use fuzzy math to claim a "majority" of the popular vote, more people did not vote for her than did. And many of us in the Democratic Party were voting specifically against her, and no–gender had nothing to do with it! We don't need no corporate politician dynasties!!!
VOTING FOR OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET IS LIKE VOTING FOR 4 MORE YEARS OF BILL CLINTON. I WONT VOTE FOR AN OBAMA/CLINTON TICKET, IF THATS THE CASE I WILL THEN VOTE FOR Mc Cain.
How far from reality are the democrats?
What Carter doesn't understand is that there are a lot of angry white women out there who feel the DNC turned their backs on Hillary.
White women are the swing vote. They will not vote for Obama because they want to teach the DNC a lesson: reject the female vote and you lose the general election. I hear it over and over again. Without Hillary, Obama will not stand a chance. McCain will take a female running mate; no doubt, and if he does... women will flock to him in droves.
Kiss your first African American candidate good bye, without Hillary.
Sen. Hillary Clinton was right last night when she asked that the nation and the Democratic Party respect the 18 million voters who supported her. The nasty, hateful comments about Sen. Clinton have got to stop. We have a nominee-Sen. Obama–so there is no reason to continue this petty angry feud about someone who has contributed so much to this party. Not only are these remarks incredibly disrespectful to Sen. Clinton and her supporters, but it is entirely counter productive. We need to defeat McCain in November, and we'll never do that if rank and file Democrats can't let their personal animosity go. It's not just about the party leaders–we need to be part of the solution to "unify our party" by refusing to tear one another down.
B – NYC: To correct you... Clinton needed a lot more money... she just didn't have it.
Gary- FOREVER HILLARY: You didn't have the popular vote, the delegates new it... so give it up. She lost.
susan sosh: You are absolutely correct... Obama does need Clinton supporters help, but he has already gained a large portion of it believe it or not. There are many Clinton supporters that believed she was the best candidate and who can argue with that... this is politics... we all have our opinions, but the truth is Obama's stance on issues is very close to Clinton's so if you wish to vote for Clinton, Obama is the closest thing you will get because McCain is no where near what Clinton wants.
Finally, for all those who say she should run as an independent... That's crazy. She wouldn't win because she wouldn't get enough of the vote to offset what she would lose to Obama... and McCain would easily walk away with the win. She knows that... Obama knows that... McCain knows that... pretty much all of American knows that... so it won't happen.
The biggest problem with adding Hillary onto the Obama ticket is his campign of change. Isn't change the point? With Hillary on the ticket Obama bid for the presidency just looks like a fraud.
As a Clinton supporter, who intends on voting for McCain in an Obama-McCain matchup, I can only say I hope he doesn't select her because I want to excuse to vote for a racist, sexist, anti-semite! McCain '08!!! Hillary 2012!!!!
For the HIllary supporters who are saying Obama's supporters have been rude, please remember that these blogs are a very tiny percentage of the voter population. Please do not judge Obama's supporters based upon the few dozen people that contribute here. The vast majority are good, polite, decent people.
That being said, please do not judge the candidate's qualifications based upon his (or her) supporters. Both candidates would make excellent presidents. Judge these two outstanding individuals based upon their own ideas, and what THEY say (not what their supporters spew).
The people and the delegates have spoken. Obama is the candidate who will take us forward. Don't waste adrenaline on the people in these blogs. The true adversaries are waiting, with bags full of dirty tricks (like pretending they are for Hillary or Obama, and filling the blogs full of nastiness to split the Democratic Party up). Hillary will undoubtedly have a very strong role in Obama's administration, whether it's VP or something else. It's time to get behind Obama, and be sure he makes it to the presidency, so we can start to fix the last 8 years of disaster.
Women on this forum and elsewhere are within their rights not to vote for Obama. But before they elect to vote for McCain, they need to think what MacCain means for their reproductive rights. Maybe many who are past their reproductive stage dont care anymore but they need to think about the future generation and what McCain in white house means.
And we should listen to a former President who speaks to Hamas w/o preconditions, a terrorist organization and got nothing for it.
I am one of Hillary's 18 Million voters, she not on the ticket, no President Obama, Period!
He is right. Their negatives will be the main focus of the campaign.
Tell me, what is it with all of these people who say that he can't win without Hillary? The poor black man needs the good, strong Clinton white woman to save the presidency for him? He won the primaries IN SPITE OF all of her tactics and games! The only reason her strongest supporters are having trouble supporting him are because she herelf is fanning the flames! Just look at her speach last night! Instead of taking the high road and encouraging her supporters to do the same she asks them to go to her website and tell her how much they love her so she can feel justified continueing this splitting of the party!
The only reason she won't conceed is she is holding the Obama campaign and the democratic party hostage until she gets what she wants. I think the very least Obama has earned in this is to have the ability to pick whomever he wants for vice president without pressure from ANYONE! The VP slot is no more earned by Sen. Clinton then being the nominee was. Sen. Clinton needs to get over herself and start working to unite the party. A true leader works to unite, not divide. Look at the actions of Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton and listen to their speeches last night and tell me who the better leader is!
PLEASE Senator Obama!!!
DO NOT CHOOSE CLINTON AS VP!!! She'll DESTROY your campaign and shake up Republicans!!!
PLEASE!!!
All the Clintons are good for is DRAMA!!! We WANT CHANGE!!!
No more Clintons!!!
No more Bushes!!!
If you are a Hillary supporter who says you will vote for McCain over Obama in the general election you are either racist or ignorant, guaranteed! Obama and Clinton agree on 95% of policy issues and share almost all of the same political differences from McCain. Please don't make us suffer through four more years of Bush politics, just because you're bitter your candidate didn't win the primary. Educate yourself and see who Obama really is. He is not a muslim, he is not his pastor, he is an extremely intelligent, driven man who wants to make this country better and has inspired hope in so many of us that he can.
Give ma a break B – NYC, you are acting like Clinton supporters have not been rude to us. You are the stupid ones that refuse to unite the party by voting McCain because your old girl didn't win. Get a life. Obama does not need Hillary. Vote for him or not, he will still win because he can.
By the way, Obama leads in the Delegate Count. Clinton leads in the Popular Vote. Hum, that's interesting, are there more Delegates or People in this country ? I believe it is the later. So when you say WHO won the primary election, I believe the PEOPLE in our country have spoken.
So don't be stupid people. The only way for the dem's to win back the white house if to put forth the 2 strongest candidates the party has to offer. THE DELEGATE LEADER AND THE POPULAR VOTE LEADER !!!
Hell hath no fury – Clinton and her coven are proving they are every bit the worst stereotypical overbearing, never-lose-an-argument, vindictive harridans. Go ahead, girlies – pitch a hissy-fit and show us why women should be put in positions of diplomacy and tact...
Obama doesn't need Hillary and it's very simple to see why:
John McCain promised to appoint conservative judges to the supreme court and will try to overturn Roe vs. Wade. ANY woman who gives her vote to McCain will be helping to set back women's reproductive rights 30 years. That's cutting off your nose to spite your face.
John McCain's agenda will be to stay in Iraq. So all the mothers that Hillary said were pleading to her to bring their sons home will be McScrewed.
If women really are that dumb to spitefully vote for McCain, then they'll deserve everything they get!
HRC should NOT be on the ticket. We are pushing for Change and she does not represent that. I USED to support her, but her negativity, playing the innocent victim and willingness to break the rules to have her way has turned me off. She is divisive. Clinton supporters got it wrong....Obama does NOT need her to Win in Nov. She needs him to help her salvage whatever dignity she has left.
susan sosh June 4th, 2008 1:58 pm ET
"Obama will not win unless he has Hillary on his ticket. Hillary's people will not vote for Obama. I will not"
OK LATER THEN, DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT.
OH, AND LET ME SAY THIS, "SUSAN" WAS ON OF THESE PEOPLE WHO SAID OBAMA COULDN'T BEAT HILLARY, NO WAY NO HOW. SO WHY WOULD WE BELIEVE HER WHEN SHE SAYS OBAMA CAN'T BEAT MCCAIN?
He's absolutely right.
I don't think there's been a more gracious speech than what we saw last night...from Terry McAulife introducing the "next President of the United States" to her underlying threat of demanding respect for all 18 million people who voted for her. Not to mention the fact that she continues to say she's the better candidate, and has stated that McSame is a better candidate than Obama. Obama will have enough problems to worry about without Hillary and Billy trying to submarine all his efforts.
Do you remember, a few months ago, the horrible specter that one candidate might win the popular vote but that the super delegates would go into a "smoke-filled room" and give it to the other one?
Do you remember, last week, that the rules committee would not make a decision about Florida and Michigan which would alter the outcome of the election?
Well, it looks like both things happened. Obama has 1,762 pledged delegates and could not have reached 2,118 without more than half of the super delegates, and Hillary would also have reached that threshold if she had received delegates according to votes in Florida and Michigan.
This situation has been unavoidable due to the closeness of the race, so I am not faulting Obama for it. I have no problem with congratulating Obama for his success in mustering the delegates to become the presumptive nominee, but I don't think that people should criticize Hillary for not accepting defeat more immediately and more explicitly. It’s not like his victory was won in the voting booth, after all.
The primary was a tie, at best, with the final decision determined only by 27 committee members and 680 super delegates. Why don't we just do the whole thing over again? If that's not really possible, perhaps we should all just respect each other a little bit and recognize that both of them could be on the ticket.`
Who CARES Hillary Supporter, cry me a river!!! Hillary supporters are some of the sadest Losers I have seen..poor and undereducated voters that think by NOT voting at all, or NOT voting in their best interest in wise...
L IS FOR LOSERS!!!!!
Go Barry!!!!
Now that we finally figured out our nominee, it's now time to talk about what a vote for McCain will bring to our country.
McCain will bring four more years of the exact same mess we're in now.
Don't send our country back a hundred years.
Vote Democrat!
As a Hillary supporter I say we now MUST rally around Obama. Even if he decides to pick someone other than Hillar as VP, we must do everything we can to keep McCain from entering the White House. Let's not forget that the next President will be picking Supreme Court Judges, and we must make sure it is not McCain's decision. Please, please, we must now unite behind Obama. Afterall, his policies and Hillary's are not that much different.
That's right, Carter, and you should know as one of the worst presidents ever..........I guess you want Obama to carry on your legacy!
If Hillary is not on the ticket, I wil vote for McCain!
I agree. Clinton does not equal change.
based on carter's recent- long recent comments and perceptions- i can only say, carter who??? he's important because...?
The Obama supporters should review their own negative attitude towards Clinton and the Clinton supporters should review their own negative attitude towards Obama. (Or was this all spin by the media!) These two candidates have shown respect for each other throughout the campaign. They both deserve respect from all of our country's citizens. Look at the issues. They both have accomplished great things for our country and it is only the beginning! I will support the Democratic ticket!
It appears that former President Carter has more common sense than former President Clinton and his wife, Senator Clinton.
The Clinton's have said they will work to see a democrat in the White House, but have tried just about every way possible to make that more difficult. The divisiveness they intentionally brought into the campaign was all for their own benefit, and not about the party.
If they could have been more honest in their dealings with the American public over the years, HRC just might have been a serious presidential candidate. But they aren't honest people, and their lack of ethics and morals has been exposed for what it is.
If Obama fails to win this fall, the Clinton's (both of them) will be the major reason why.
Hillary is ruining her OWN future , every second she refuses to concede and support Obama. Bill's legacy is total dirt now and soon hers will be also. She needs to start acting like a grown up. They knew this was coming for a long long time . So I don't buy they she needs time . She needs time to try to get super delegates to change their mind .
Don't make the mistake of selecting Hillary Rodham Clinton your VP. I am a fan of Bill Clinton, not Hillary. Their time was their time. However, in the wake of the unfolding events during the primary, I am hard-pressed to believe that she will act in good faith. Not just the primary campaign tactics she exhibited, but the defiance in her speech on 06/03/08 did I fully understand that she would be a Democratic Dick Cheney. As much as it used to be considered a "dream ticket," it would be a nightmare ticket. She has exposed so much that I feel there are irrepairable differences. She, to me, is like trying to let your wounds heal while still wearing the same old dirty band aid that could cause an infection.
One of the few times in history that Jimmy is right. There are too many good people to choose from to SETTLE for Hillary.
Now I see all the threats are "we won't vote for him unless Hillary is on the ticket". He does not need THESE Hillary supporters. Go vote for McCain. I hope you'll be able to sleep at night after you do. There are MANY MORE of us who'll do the right thing and get Obama in the White House than there are of you UnAmerican hypocrites.
Just remember, IF, God forbid, McCain wins, you must apologize to all our service men and women and their families for what you've done. I hope the faces of the dead haunt you for the rest of your lives.
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All you embittered Clintonites are pathetic! Enough with your day late dollar short threats already! Go on and vote for McCain I dare you! All this "he needs her more than she needs him" is such a joke. Is that so? Then why did your horse lose? Oh right that vast conspiracy? Only left wing this time?? Give me a break, Obama does not need her, please have fun throwing your vote away on McCain, and PRESIDENT OBAMA will see you in 2009
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I agree entirely with President Carter. With all due respect, Sen. Clinton brings nothing to the party except some portion of her personal support base. (She won't be able to bring along the racist and yahoo elements, who wouldn't vote for Obama if Jesus Christ were his running mate. Most of the rest will clench their teeth and vote Democratic, with or without Hillary.)
What Sen, Obama needs is a running mate who will fill his experience gaps and attract the great moderate center who will actually determine the outcome. Sen, Sam Nunn would be a brilliant choice, but, as Carter says, there are others.
Does anyone actually think that the über-polarizing Clinton could attract independents and disaffected Republicans? Dream on.
Dave
I AM SO TIRED OF HILLARY SUPPORTERS COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW SHE HAS BEEN TREATED IN A SEXIST OR RUDE FASHION. IN THE WORDS OF YOUR DARLING CANDIDATE: "IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT, GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!"
To bitter person who would rather vote for a third term than endorse democratic principles to create a better future, I hope you don't have kids or else you should be too ashamed to confront them in the future when mcbush ruins our country, our future, our health care, our environment.....etc..etc...
If being right is more important than principles and our country, vote for mcbush.....don't stoop to blackmail.....
Obama elevates discussion in this country....beyond mccain's angry rhetoric...get on board or go home...bye now....
Obama makes his own inteliigent independent decisions...whoever he picks, I will support, as if hillary (my senator from NY State) had won, I would have supported her.....be an adult.....
I personally think HRC ruined her own chances with mudslining, pandering...now if Obama picks her, it will look as though it was all due to blackmailing, I also heard mcauliffe on NPR yesterday hinting she won't concede because she is angling for VP spot...I really detest clinton strategies....their karl rove tactics have no place in a party of "change".....unless we are going backwards....my own opinion, which I believe I am entitled to...w/out namecalling, baiting, or personal attacks which I have seen too frequently lately...leave that to mcbush.......
to B-NYC – you so funee! it was not obama's supporters who started the vitriol in the campaign just concluded, it was hillary, her husband and their minions. let us not forget chelsea none-of-your-business clinton as well.
it's like her supporters (perhaps including you?) who did the pinching and they say ouch?
Do these HRC supporters get it yet? Going to Denver isn't going to get her the nomination. It'll only insure that she has NO political future. As for VP–NEVER!!!
I agree with "Hillary Supporter". It's continuing to be ugly even when Obama has already "Clinched" the number of delegates needed.
Continued Disrespect to Hillary makes me look at the Independant and Libertarian choices. Keep it up.............
No, not a good idea, for her.
I agree that without unity, the Democrats will lose in November. But Obama and his supporters have rudely, unadvisedly, thoughtlessly backed him as the candidate for change. Let's see what happens. This is a democratic process and the results between now and November should be whatever they are.
Turn about is fair play, though. I must admit, Obama has not been rude, but let his beloved cheering squad play out their fantasy. We racist, ignorant, losers can pick up our crayons and draw whatever pictures we want to. Regardless of who has won the nomination, a bunch of Obama supporters begging us to get on board when his message we disagreed with all along has not substantially changed is not going to sway most. Obama must do this. Please, Hillary, let Obama prove himself one way or the other. Please Hillary supporters, go with your original beliefs (which may include being die hard Dems, realistic citizens who still see the empty suit or all out spoilers who believed Obama could never beat McCain, hence switching parties at their pleasure). And, Omamabots, don't you dare blame anything else that happens with this race on Hillary for better or for worse. This is a battle. The war has yet to begin. May the strongest, ablest candidate win for all of our sakes. At least, if this is the worst, it will be over with in another 4 years and we can start again.
I agree wholeheartedly with former President Carter. I love these people who say Obama has been devisive and negative to Hillary. Hillary is the one who played the race card and the sexist card and refuses to face the facts – THE PEOPLE DON'T WANT HER! Not now, not ever!
If Obama had locked up the nomination as early as super Tuesday and Obama – Clinton ticket would have been incredibly strong. However, the campaign ads, comments in the news and negative politics that ensued were all too visible to the public. I do not see anything that can be gained from a joint ticket. Furthermore because Hillary has been a Washington insider, her selection would be against his theme of "Change".
Many Americans vote according to their political party in the November elections. Those voters will support Obama. Also remember that Obama's campaign has generated a lot of excitement about the political process. It has drawn in new voters. These voters will support Obama. Those two factors alone could win the election for him. However, you must also consider the swing voters. They vote according to the issues. Obama clearly has done a better job of addressing the issues. Because of these things I can actually picture Obama winning the election by anywhere from 5 to 12 percentage points this November without Clinton as his running mate.
Carter's right. I think we need all new blood: New Prez, new VP, new cabinet & an entirely new direction for this country.
Hillary is the REAL DEAL for America!
Obama will be Carter 2, and will be worse than Bush.
America is going to be what the terroists expected-BANKRUPTED!
Hillary must stand for America, the country needs her! God is watching, SAVE AMERICA!!!!!
I don't like Carter and I dont like Obama.
It is unfortunate that Hillary supporters would rather be spiteful and hateful than thoughtful. Whether or not she is on the ticket doesn't change the problems that you should have with a McCain presidency. Be more thoughtful. Be a little different than your candidate and put America and the party first, not your own blind obedience.
Thank you President Carter. I agree. Hillary is not the best person for VP.
Why exactly do people care about Carter again?
Furthermore, Clinton on the ticket would help get Obama states like Ohio and Florida. Those are two key states that can very easily go to McCain.
Hilliary did not win the popular vote, stop the lying and admit the truth. You can't say you want Florida and Michigan counted and now say, don't count the caccus states. You people are such hypocrites.
I hope that Hillary does not except the VP she is too good for that! She has so much to offer. What does Obama has to offer? He does not have any experience. Those Republican they are going to eat him alife ...WATCH!
Is Carter forgeting that more people actually voted for Clinton than Obama? Of course, Carter couldn't manage to get himself reelected, so maybe Obama should think twice before taking his advice. I think that when it all settles down, an Obama/Clinton ticket would be about the most well-rounded ticked any party has ever had. I just hope that Obama has the wisdom to get over any hard feelings and extend the offer. She could very well end up being his political best friend and a major reason he becomes the next president.
Dennis has good point about Obama supporters I WILL NOT SUPPORT CLINTON IN 2012 or 2016 if she screws Obama out of a win
Excellent!! Let Hillary be a supporting Senator-but NOT vice president!! There are many ,many people that just CAN NOT vote for Hillary under any circumstances. She is a phony and vindictive and would be nothing but trouble...
Actually, Carter was the "worst mistake" the Democrats have ever made. Why would anybody listen to this man who personifies a failed presidency?
i agree...
Hillary continues to undercut Obama even after he has become the Party's designated nominee. She has sufficiently inflamed her supporters to the point that I'm not sure he will not have to win the Presidency in spite of Hillary, not because of her support, even if she were to be the VP.
I wonder if Hillary supporters may not at last understand that she is not fighting for the little people. She is fighting for Hillary. Obama is more honsestly committed to those of modest income than Hillary, no matter how many thousands of words she has used to claim, "I'm fighting for you. Please fight folr me."
As soon as Obama gained a majority of pledged delegates, he stopped running against Hillary, and began to run against McCain. As a result, I am amazed that he won such a plurality in Montana. SD was not an upset win for Clinton – polls in the week leading up to the election had given her a 20 point lead.
By the way, did anyone notice that Obama's lead in the popular vote in Montana completely erased the 3,000 lead she had enjoyed heading into those last 2 primaries?
Plus, the primaries in Florida and Michigan were so early in the process, thery were nothing more than name recognition contests, a contest that obviously Clinton would win.
I fear for the future of the Democratic Party, so long as Clinton continues to dig in her heels, and appeal to her most rabid supporters.
Wise man, that Jimmy Carter! I agree wholeheartedly...putting her on the ticket would nullify Barack's message of change, and bring negativity & unwanted baggage.
Folks need to pipe down & allow Barack to make his OWN DECISION on this. Enough with the bullying and pressure!!!! I have complete faith that he will make the right choice in another candidate.
II AGREE WITH NYC she is a great woman!
Boy, I simply don't understand the comments by Hillary supporters that Barak Obama has been rude and disrespectful to her and her supporters. That is just not true. He has always come across exactly the opposite of that to me. Rude and disrespectful are words that apply to how she has treated him.
Hillary supporter are just being so mean. It really takes the excitement and hope out of the democratic run for the presidency.
Have to agree. The Clintons would be a cancerous cloud undermining, overshadowing and/or distracting from the hard work that needs to be done. Even if it weren't they're intent, the media would make it so.
Jimmy Carter was one of the worst presidents in history. He did not accomplish any of his goals. He did not know how to get anything done in Washington. He does not have the best judgement when it comes to these issues. He should just keep building houses and keep his opinions to himself.
For those HRC dreamers, Sen. Obama does not need a liability. HRC managed a poorly organized campaign, which is an enormous liability and a bad entry on one's resume. HRC has a bad financial history both personal and public figure, her husband is one of the worst liabilities ever and fodder for the GOP. Her healthcare plan failed back in the 90's; failed while senator of NY and will fail again because no Dem or Rep. will support her failed health care policy. Pharmeceuticals are paid pals of the Clintons.
Mr. Carter!! You were the worst president we ever had. Why would anybody take your advise? Shut Up!!
If Sen. Clinton is not on the ticket, the Dems will lose my vote. I am not saying I will vote for McCain, but I will not be voting for Obama. I am exercising my right to show my displeasure for what the DNC and the party has done.
Obama would have to spend all his time looking over his shoulder – one thing for certain he would not dare go to Dallas. History has a habit of repeating itself and with a little help from the Clintons !!!!!!!!!
It makes me sick that some of you people say that you're an Obama supporter, but you'll vote for McCain if he puts Hillary on the ticket, or you Hillary supporters that say you'll vote for McCain over Obama. Do you realize that Hillary and Barack have almost identical political platforms? Are you really willing to accept a Republican platform? In order for the war to be over, healthcare to be accessible and the country to turn around, democrats need to stick together!! I agree that Barack should not choose Hillary as his running mate as she will only bring out the negatives in both of them, but if she is on the ticket, I will CERTAINLY vote for the democratic ticket because ANYTHING will be better than McCain!
Barack ABSOLUTELY does not need HRC. At best is a zero-sum game, she will bring as many ADDITIONAL votes as he will loose (as indipendents and disaffected democrats that can't stand HRC). In addition, she is a lightning rod for conservatives so she will make McCain's game.
I think she will bring division and controversy to the ticket. Let her star-struck delusional voters witch party in they want: there is a universe of difference between the positions of either dem candidate and McCain. If you supported HRC for ending the war in Iraq, universal healthcare, helping struggling families, education and a slate of other issues you have to explain me how you can switch to diametrically opposed positions. Then to capture your vote she should just have said “I am a white woman” because it appears that that’s what you care about!
Barack does not need her. I can’t see McCain taking away ANY of the states that Kerry won, can you? But Obama is running well on a number of former red states (OH, CO, NM, VA) and he needs only one. No need for the Clintons anymore!
and tho im not bama supporter, its also wrong to say his nomination is a white man's apology for slavery. its rude to say that. but i feel bama suppporters on cnn board and in general are more obnoxious towards hillary and her supporters, and thats why its going to be no vote for me.
please .....do not select Hillary for VP...if she cannot let go of the presidential spot what makes anyone think she is going to be any less pig headed if she is vice president.......Obama will be shooting himself in the foot if he selects her...........please don't do it..........don't ruin this historical moment and have her overshadow this monumental event in world history which belongs to you and the american people.........
Why does Obama have to start showing Hillary respect when little to none has been shown to him by her and Bill? Those two have been on the attack towards him in any and every way they could just to get ahead in the race.
And now, the second she loses, this pressure comes out to put her in as her number 2. I'm very weary of somebody who is so power hungry, because she's shown numerous times over her campaign how it's jaded her behavior.
For those who have not figured it out – politics is a nasty game of egos. The job of the VP is to do the dirty work and support the candidate. Neither can really do that for the other at this point in time.
Sen Clinton still has a job (they both do) for a few more years. She can leave her mark in the Senate. As for those dems who can not vote for Sen Obama and plan to vote in spite – may the other side have pity on your soul cause the alternative is far worse.
I don't think many past presidents either democrat or republican would agree Obama should nominate Clinton for veep. She's evil and doesn't have a clue on how to play by the book. She & Billy make up their laws/rules as needed & I might add, break them as well! They're a sad duo. Thank God, that a majority of the American voting citizens finally recogonized that fact! We're sick & tired of their illegal antics. Just back out gracefully like any lady would do and go back to NY or whatever state might want you!
I read how a few Hillary supporters feel that Obama supporters were not nice to them nor Clinton.
That may be true in the heat of the moment .
Its also true if your not blind that Hillary supporters and Hillary herself said some nasty things during the campaign about Obama.
So now lets get over it .
Its time to be Democrats and vote the Republicans out of the Whitehouse now.
Its a time to Unite ,this is our time to win and we shall win back the Whitehouse for the American People.
Vote Obama not Mccain
I was all for Ms. Clinton to be on the ticket up until last night when she did not congratulate him on his WIN. She congratulated on running a good campaign but she didn't on his win. I thought that this was very selfish of her. I was totally disappointed in her and most of the Obama supporters were also disappointed. I had much more respect in her than that.
I hope now that he (Obama) will not ask her to be his VP.
Sorry
Whether Clinton is on or off the ticket, I will never vote for Mr. Obama after the way his campaign and the press have, and are still, treating her. If people would quit screaming for her to say the word "concede" it might make it a little easier for her supporters, but why should we support him after the way his campaign and supporters have talked about anyone who supported her!
Hillary for VP is a bad idea. Most of her supporters are loyal Democrats who will vote for Obama regardless. Many others who voted for her are anti-Obama and will vote for McCain whether or not she is on the ticket (like all the Rush Limbaugh voters in Texas and Indiana and those who indicated race was a factor). The few Hillary voters that would vote for Obama only if Clinton is on the ticket, even if they add up to say a few hundred thousand people (which I suspect is an overestimate), are spread out across the country and many if not most are probably located in states such as California, New Jersey and New York that he is going to win with or without their vote anyway. The number of voters he could gain where needed by naming her VP will be more than offset by the number of voters, mostly independents and Republicans, he will lose if he chooses her. The small number he might gain by selecting her is also offset by the number of votes McCain will pick up when his base is mobilized to defeat a Clinton, or when the opposition starts researching into Bill's behavior, business deals, etc. The Clintons are popular with Democrats, but most everybody else either hates them or could be easily swayed to vote against them. Choosing Hillary will cost Obama a lot of votes and give him a lot of headaches. It is just a bad idea.
Wise man and definitely a different look at how any negatives could be amplified.
I'm a proud Obamacan and a life long Republican. I am confident that Obama will do just fine against McCain on any issue and will win the presidency. I don't think it would be so clear cut with Hillary on his ticket. She instills absolute rage in Republicans and they will come out in droves. They actually may not be so inspired to vote FOR McCain as they would be to vote AGAINST a Clinton. We had the Clintons shoved down our throats way too long. The scandals and lies were too prevelant to ignore and left a very bitter taste in our mouths. Hillayr's own campaign tactics and Bill's intervention reminded us of just how bad they were.
I think most Republicans are informed, intelligent voters and when they really start to get interested in the GE and understand what their choice is...there will be many many more Obamacans coming out. Lots of Independents like my husband too.
please never ever put a Clinton on the ballot again........ !
she had her try.... it wasnt pretty.. it was a jr high mess !
it was a stage act.......
She needs to go away.. get involved with Gore or something.
find a new crusade we dont ALL have to listen to.
Im afraid if she gets into any major office she will make our Nation weaker. her disrespect has shown in the past... so had her husbands.. we dont need another treason ... or any more of
that type of drama within our borders.
After her last comments I dont feel safe with her in office. ! period.
Agreed and well put President Carter. Senator Clinton does not want to be Vice-President, she wants to be Co-President.
And for those who calls Mr. Carter the worst President should try being President one day. He is still a Statesman and a very bright man.
I agree with President Carter!!! No joint ticket.
I'm getting pretty tired of Carter injecting himself into the race with such negativity. Bush could walk out of the White house naked and drag his butt around the lawn during primetime news and he'll still only be the 2nd worse living President.
Thank you Jimmy Carter for keeping it real!
Why should Hillary be VP if she couldn't even congratulate Obama last night during her speech for him winning the Democratic nomination? Obama needs a VP that truly respects him and will only uplift him. Hillary hasn't shown that thus far.
Hillary's inclusion is not a zero sum game. The difference that Hillary represented over Obama to her voters pales in comparison to the same kind of difference that Obama represents over McCain. Anybody who picked Hillary over Obama should have no trouble, in principle, in picking Obama over McCain. And I am a McCain supporter.
B-NYC and any Clinton supporter:
You are dead wrong. If you think Hillary can win w/o blacks and liberal whites, you are wrong. If Hillary were the nominee, she'd need Barack's supporters too. People, let's not forget that no Democrat has won the majority of the white vote in many, many years. That includes Bill Clinton too. An Arkansas guy through and through.
Clinton supporters, if you want to vote for McCain, go ahead. If you think that will help Clinton get elected in 2012, you're in for a rude awakening. Try and win some of those key swing states in 2012 w/o blacks. Republicans will relish in this division b/c Democrats won't win the W.H. for another 8-12 years if Hillary supporters try to screw over Barack. Black folks have lived through a lot worse so don't think we can't survive through 8-12 more years of a Republican presidency. It's best we unite now or no Democrat will win for decades and that includes Hillary.
With all due respect to the Clinton supporters, You have been just as rude as some of the Obama supporters have. Lets put aside the pettiness and UNITE to put a dem in the White House.
While I can see President Carter's argument. I think Hillary Clinton has a lot of supporters that would be drawn to an Obama – Clinton Ticket.
While I don't think he technically needs her to win the election, I think it would be a good benefit to have her supporters. The question is whether he can get those supporters without her on the ticket. Cause I think he will need them to make the election a sure thing.
While I don't think McCain is as strong a candidate as he would of been before, he's still strong enough to take this for the republicans if the democratic party doesn't get unified.
Jimmy Carter who ? All I know the worthless 1 term President that went and met with Hamas and their terrorist friends .If I was Obama and already being on shakey ground with the jewish community I would not take no advise from this LOOSER !!!
TRUE TRUE WORDS, this should be read again go B_NYC great sentence.
His supporters need to realize a few things… They have been rude and disrespectful to Senator Clinton therefore, rude to her supporters… What they are failing to realize is that HE NEEDS HER, SHE DOES NOT NEED HIM and we will NOT support him, which means, he will in fact not have enough votes to win in November…
I would start being a bit respectful if I were you…
Don't let us down now! DO NOT choose Hillary. She represents everything we want to change.
Mr, Carter is right. An Obama/Clinton ticket is just too divisive. She will not help him, merely drag him down.
Any voters who say they will not vote for Obama if Clinton is not on the ticket are spiteful and a disgrace to the party.
I disagree. We need a united party not a divided one. And perhaps Jimmy Carter isn't the one to offer advice on uniting a divided party. He didn't have much success in the past.
B – NYC – it's just not true, and you know it. Hillary supporters will vote for Obama, or they stand against everything Hillary stands for. To put it in your own terms, Obama doesn't need you, but you need Obama – that is, if you want the policies and values of your preferred candidate to be represented in the White House come January.
By the way, a look through the history of various Internet forums during the course of the race will show you how disrespectful Hillary supporters have been to Obama also. I'm past any hurt feelings. Are you? It's time to unite and win.
Former President Carter is right.
Sen Obama would lose the support of many Independents and dissatisfied Republicans (me included) if he chose her to be his VP.
The majority of Americans are good-hearted people.
They will not allow their souls to harbour bitter and hateful feelings towards Sen Obama.
They will follow the good dictate of their hearts and support Sen Obama for president of the United States of America.
Folks....my candidate may not be as suave or a charmer like obama is but she is not dumb and has got more than 17.5 million votes. Not all of them r dumb or racists or blue collar voters! To all the hillary naysayers.... u do a great disservice to a woman who is not as bad as u make it out to be.
and she may be ambitious but so is he. He is not seeking the position of Potus without finishing his term in the senate....for the love of it. He may be end up being a good president but so will she.
why is everyone willing to repeatedly crucify her? it is not evn 15 hrs since he got the 2118 number!! and he got there only because a number of her super delegates stabbed her in the back!
she has earned the right to be the VP. Be realistic...dont expect Hillary supporters to vote for him if he chooses another woman over her!! She lost out by about 200 odd delegate number..that is all
To those of you who say you will not vote for Obama if Hillary is not on the ticket, please tell me what you will do if SHE doesn't want to be on the ticket? What if after the discussions she decides she really doesn't want to be VP, what are you going to do then?
I have no desire to be rude to Hilary supporters but what they don't understand is how incredibly restrainted I have been about Hillary's behavior during this campaign. And I do not use 'hate' because I don't 'hate' people even if I disagree with them.
I will not vote for a ticket with Senator Clinton on it. It would go against my principles. But I won't vote for McCain either.
But to those who think he can't win without Hillary on his ticket...
Most definitely!
Yes He Can!
Oh Jimmy Carter giving advice – now that's someone successful to listen to. It was because of his lack of leadership and campaign abilities that Reagan was elected thus paving the way for too many years of Republican leadership. Please Mr. Carter, keep your opinions to yourself – we don't need another 20 years of Republicans in the White House!
Congressman Charlie Rangel says, "Obama can't win without her." Former President Jimmy Carter says to choose her as a running mate is the worst thing he (Obama) can do. Caroline Kennedy has been selected by Obama to be on his committee to select a VP running mate. If she's like Dick Cheney, she could pick herself. Wouldn't that be something???
Snotty Michelle Obama has already said Barak can't have Hillary as VP.
The only reason Obama is claiming the nom is because the DNC has so screwed up the process that lemming Delegates can go against the popular vote. Add that to the nonsense of the Electoral College, and you have a sadly broken electoral system. The vote of the people is NOT reflected by the delegate count and it is a sham to say it is. The only reason behind creating the super delegates was so the DNC can ram a candidate of their choosing down our throats which is exactly what they have done. Apparently all these "new" voters who are so enamoured of Obama don't understand our political or elective process and are just getting caught up in the hype.
Funny how the Obama people calling Clinton supporters who won't vote for Obama nasty names change their tune when the question comes up of a joint ticket with Hillary on it.....
Obama would be really fortunate to get Hillary on the ticket but in keeping with his wimpy can't make a decision reputation, I suspect Michelle will keep that from being offered, regardless of if Hillary would accept.
Mr. Carter is absolutely correct. It is time for the extreme wing-nuts among Hillary's supporters to go ahead do what they will. AND, if Hillary has any party loyatly, it is time for her to speak up against those of her supporters who have voiced such outlandish claims and charges. But, I doubt very much that she will...
I agree with President Carter. Clinton is not the best choice for the VP position. I hope Mr Obama chooses someone else!
Totally agree with him !
Senator Clinton's supporters who want to fight it out at the convention are asking that the rules under which Senator Clinton and Senator Obama entered the primary contest be rewritten at the end of the game. The nomination goes to the candidate who wins the most delegates - not who won the popular vote, or the popular vote in primaries but not caucuses, or who's ahead at the moment in opinion polls in certain states. If you enter a contest, you are making an agreement to play by the rules and abide by the outcome. How would Clinton's fanatical supporters react if Senator Obama were trailing and now demanded that the rules be rewritten at the last moment to allow him to win?
The chance to change history is here. As it seems (to my disappointment) the DNC will name Senator Obama as our candidate for President. They would be remiss in their civic duty to offer Senator Clinton the Vice Presidency. I won’t address “water under the bridge”; rather I look to the future. When have there ever been a President and Vice President working together along party, racial and gender lines to unite this country and take it back? When has a Vice President actually made the world better than when he took office? Why must this be about the President and not about the United States of America? Our most successful US Companies have seen the light to rise above titles, building Leadership teams to insure success. While the President has a role defined in expectations and Constitutional responsibilities why not break the mold and have Hillary become the first Vice President in history to make the changes we need to move forward? Partnership is what we need to truly need to make change work. It will be tough to win without her, and it would be a shame to discount 18 million votes to even try.
PEOPLE,HILLARY DOESN'T NOT AND WILL NOT TAKE THE VP TO ANYONE. HILLARY,PLEASE RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT CANIDIDATE!
HILLARY ALL THE WAY!
Put Jim Webb on the ticket, and you've got Virginia.
Also, I find it interesting that everyone says Obama needs Clinton so badly – the only regions she won in my state were the solidly Republican ones that a Democrat wouldn't be likely to carry anyway in the general election. All the other districts that are "traditionally" Democratic, Obama trounced her.
SHAME on any Hillary supporter who will vote for McCrazy because they dislike Obama and cannot fathom her defeat. You people are NOT Democrats… and will have blood on your hands if your support for the Republican war machine proves successful. You people are pathetic and clearly have no clue what another Republican presidency would do to this fragile country. Go ahead, hate Obama… but at a minimum, recognize even if he was 2% better as a president than the current businessmen in power… and the senior citizen running against him… he's still 2% better and might even be 99% better. Which dice would you rather role. We know what we will get with McCain… we don't know what we will get with Obama. Those are odds I would take. Now wake up America…. the world is watching if you screw it up, AGAIN.
well said Tyrone !
repeat that 29 million times. ! loll..... maybe she will get the hint.
I have to agree with Carter on this. Obama should pick a different VP. He should not give in to the clinton surrogate pressure. If he gives in now, he will have to suffer for it all his presidency.
NO HILLARY, PLEASE..
Okay, I'm sorry, but I'm so sick of the whining on here. Hillary Supporter- Obama is running for president, not Obama's supporters. Get over it. Gary- Hillary did not win the popular vote unless you're content to discount the votes in the caucus states- Get over it.
In short, get over it. She has lost, and it's time to get over it and move on toward the general election and time for people to pick a candidate who will actually make the country better for the first time in 8 years.
Carter clearly want Sam Nunn as V.P. and it seems more likely that that is the reason he doesn't want a unity ticket. Like it or not, a unity ticket is the fastest way for the Dems to heal and unite the factions. Clinton needs to concede (to reality) before that can happen, however. She's not making it easy.
His reasons are pointless because they hold true regardless of his running mate. If people are dumb enough to fear his blackness or arab name then it doesn't matter if Hillary is on the ticket because they are most likely misogynist idiots as well. Plenty of morons will vote in this election but they tend to be Republicans, as we've learned in the past. But thats changing. Which is Great!
Wow, what a bunch of whiney, spoiled brats. "If my candidate doesn't win, I will vote Republican!!" And you wonder why people make fun of you?
caroline Kennedy for VP
I agree with President Carter: Hillary Clinton would not be a wise choice as Vice President for Barack Obama. I submit the following reasons:
1. While Clinton would bring more Dem votes for Obama, her presence on the ballot would likely bring out even greater numbers of conservatives who do not feel comfortable voting for McCain, but could be energized into action to keep a hated Clinton out of the White House. VP's usually get little attention. Clinton on the ballot would give the Republicans two people to demonize.
2. I do not think she could take a backseat to Obama once in the White House. I think she truly believes that she is the better leader and that she should be the Democratic nominee, and that spells trouble in any kind of co-operative arrangement. The next 4 years could end up looking like a super-extended campaign for the 2012 Dem nomination. Throw Bill Clinton into this volatile mix and you could have trouble. You would certainly keep the party divided into ever-widening camps.
3. I also think that her belief that she is the REAL Dem nominee could cause problems on the Presidential campaign. Imagine if Obama faltered at some point, weakening in the polls. Would Hillary support him? Would she try to pounce to wrest control for herself? Would she shrug and watch him get torpedoed, happy to know that her 2012 chances were boosted? Far-fetched? I am not so sure.
Hillary would be far more effective with her intelligence and energy directed at a goal other than national leadership. She should definitely play an important role in an Obama Administration, but VP is not the right role.
Barack Obama should not be strong-armed into taking Hillary Clinton. She has a few 'positives' and many 'negatives'. I think it would be best to select someone other than Hillary Clinton, but the decision should be his, not Hillary's or her supporters.
...An Obama/Clinton ticket....was ANYONE watching or listening to these campaigns and what's been said leading up to Obama being declared the presumptive nominee? Wow...
B-NYC – RIGHT ON! WELL SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXTREMELY WELL SAID! THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT IT WILL FALL ON DEAF EARS. MR. OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS ARE THE RUDEST, MOST VICIOUS AND HATRED FUELD INDIVIDUALS I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED IN MY 50 YEARS! HEAR THAT? RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! I WOULDN'T VOTE FOR YOUR CANDIDATE IF HE WAS THE ONLY ONE RUNNING!
this is the only time i have heard howdy doody say something that you can take to the bank.......... the 3 clintons will pummel this man into the ground...........
"ON TO DENVER!!!!! CUT the VP bull…… We won the popular vote. we won all the big blue states, & swing states!!!!!!! Let's based it on the voice of the people, not the voice of the few delegates!"
Popular vote does not win elections in our Republic. A fact we painfully were reminded of in 2000.
The dust needs to settle before this decision can be made. There are a lot of raw feelings on all sides. Once everybody calms down, they will realize that these two candidates really don't differ at all. I honestly think that is the reason why the race and gender thing was in the forefront so much. There isn't much difference otherwise.
Clinton has shown an extreme lack of grace in not conceding though. I honestly don't understand why people think of her as a great public servant. She seems much more interested in serving herself.
Don't pick Clinton, pick Sebelius. It's time for her to leave the limelight, if her supporters dont like it.... tough. This is a sport in that someone has to lose. Imagine the Super Bowl, where the losing team reserved a ll congratulations until a few days later. Sad really. Get over it, now we can talk about where relief may come from.
I love and respect my elders. Why? Because they speak their mind and are too old to worry about what you think of them. Carter is speaking the truth that too many people are afraid to publicly state. Obama will be just fine. There are plently of other qualified candidates out their like Kathleen Sebilus, Bill Richardson, etc..who will balance out Obama just fine! Thanks President Carter for telling it "like it is" – OBAMA/????? and somebody but Clinton 08! THANKS
To: Hillary Supporter, 2:21 pm ET
If she continues to Divide the Party, The Obama backlashing of her will continue.
When she gets behind the Party Nominee as she promissed..then it will stop.. And we will welcome her back to the Democratic Family.
For now...She has chosen to Alienate, Isolate and continues to be Divisive ..
Very Not Presidential..on Hillary's part. Behaving like a High Schooler that lost the Student Body Presiency..:-(
Hillary has the voice of the people and more votes from individual folks then either Obama or McCain!
She should take it to the floor and all the way to the White House!
Obama needs her more then she needs him!
He hasn't won votes from any "Mainstream" folks since Rev. Wright and won't be able to win the GE without her.
Hillary 08
Change is not having to deal with Bill Clinton's shenanigan's for another eight years...
Dennis – you couldn't be more correct. If Obama loses this general election as a result of Hillary's supporters turning up their noses at him, she will never have a chance at winning again. If, on the other hand, her supporters clear their heads and help Obama win, she could still have a chance at a future bid if things don't get well for him during his term. Hillary supporters should think hard about their choice because it could have a big effect on Clinton's future roles of any kind.
People LOL big time Obama supporter here. The unity ticket will work BIG TIME. Look at the #'s. 36 millions people voted in the primaries for these candidates. Like them or not, the Clintons are very well respected around this country. Maybe not by Republicans, guess what THEY ARENT VOTING DEMOCRATIC ANYWAYS. Obama-Clinton '08 Let's UNITE!
Do you remember, a few months ago, the horrible specter that one candidate might win the popular vote but that the super delegates would go into a "smoke-filled room" and give it to the other one?
Do you remember, last week, that the rules committee would not make a decision about Florida and Michigan which would alter the outcome of the election?
Well, it looks like both things happened. Obama has 1,762 pledged delegates and could not have reached 2,118 without more than half of the super delegates, and Hillary would also have reached that threshold if she had received delegates according to votes in Florida and Michigan.
This situation has been unavoidable due to the closeness of the race, so I am not faulting Obama for it. I have no problem with congratulating Obama for his success in mustering the delegates to become the presumptive nominee, but I don't think that people should criticize Hillary for not accepting defeat more immediately and more explicitly. It’s not like his victory was won in the voting booth, after all.
The primary was a tie, at best, with the final decision determined only by 27 committee members and 680 super delegates. Why don't we just do the whole thing over again? If that's not really possible, perhaps we should all just respect each other a little bit and recognize that both of them could be on the ticket.
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I agree with Jimmy Carter. This woman aka Hillary Clinton STILL has not conceded yet. I thought she was fighting for her country, but oh no, she is self-centered. All she thinks about is herself and not the democratic party. She is gonna bring division in the democratic party, so no VP spot for her please!
Obama should pick someone he can get along with not someone abnoxious and narcist like Hillary!
I used to be a Hillary supporter, but over time I switched my vote to Obama and I will support Obama in November!
Once again, it's left to the Democrats to fix the mess left over by the Republicans.
The so called 'conservative, family value, small government' party have left more children behind, taken more of our money and built a gigantic out of control government.
A vote for McCain means a vote the for exactly the same!
Vote Dem!
HRC supporters have the nerve to talk about respect, when their candidate did'nt show Mr. Obama any respect last night, she was all about me,me,me and yet she can't ackowledge that he won the nonmination, but her supporters want him to offer her the VP position, and by the way her supporters arn't that respectiful of Obama supporters, HRC is not entilted to anything, she ran and she lost, move on.
Aww come on Billary grumps, it's over, your beloved HillBill got beat, fair and square. Quit with the disrespect nonsense. No one disrepsected her, she did that to herself. and no Obama should not pick her for VP, they, and I mean they, would be a distraction. We don't need another VP trying to overthrow the White House (hence Dick Cheney). I thought Rebub's where some of the biggest cry babies ever, you Billary supportors make the Repub's look like UFC champions. And even if you Billary cry babies go to Denver, the results will be the same, Obama 1 win 0 loses, Billary 1-1 (I will give Bill his due respect). History has been made, we have the first legit African American Presidental candidate, to lead a major party, in U.S. History, period. So much for being a fourth of a human being. Now go drink your mocca latte's and dry your eyes.
Clinton is no friend of Obama's and would be a horrible choice for VP at this time. Her speech last night was her opportunity, in my opinion. It was her opportunity to regain her stature and show she that could be gracious and forthright, that she could sublimate her own ambitions to create a positive situation for the presumptive nominee. Instead, she chose to remain defiant and divisive in her words. With a different speech, I could have, possibly, seen an opening for a joint ticket. She closed that book last night.
Also, Carter is right. There are many people in this country who are not ready to see an African American in the White House (Pres or VP). There are also many who are not ready to see a woman in the White House (Pres or VP). These are not the same people. Putting an African American and a woman on the same ticket puts that ticket at risk for discrimination twice. This doesn't even count the other negative factors which neither Clinton nor Obama can neutralize for the other.
Not a good idea if the Dem's want to win in November.
Obviously Brian from Seattle and Fred are McCain supporters. I voted for you President Carter and you are the only one that continues to show dignity and respect for our country and I thank you for all your many contributions. I totally agree with you as well. Hillary ran a very negative campaign and she ended it the same way last night. I think he needs someone that will represent the change he is seeking and she's certainly not it. I don't trust her. She wants the position at any cost and she's not one to take second place.
Months ago I would have supported Obama, but the obvious disrespect shown to Hillary and her supporters by Barack, Michelle, Donna Brazille, and all the Obama supports have turned me against him.
The 2nd worst President in history is trying to give advice!!
Pleeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Carter (aka the worst president ever) makes a good point. Howere the statment
"add it to whatever element there might be who don't think Obama is white enough or old enough or experienced enough or because he's got a middle name that sounds Arab"
Shows how racist this man thinks. I guess you can only not like Obama if you hate blacks or Arabs.
What a moron!
I agree with Mr. Carter. Can anyone really image Mrs. Clinton being subservient in rank to Mr. Obama? She would have to keep her mouth closed–as ALL VP's must–on matters on which she disagreed with the president.
As usual, Jimmy doesn't have a clue!
Clinton's negative comments about Obama during the campaign will mortally wound him in November. The Republican party has already started running ads using her comments in March, that whilst she and McCain had lifelong executive experiences, Obama's only experience was a speech he made in 2002. Her negative comments will come back to haunt her. Polls show that about 50% of Americans hate her and will not vote for her, if she was running as VP, the Republican party will run all the dirt they can on her, Whitewatergate, Travelgate, Vince Foster. There is also Bill's dirt, presedential pardon for a fugitive, the sex scandals etc, the recent suggestion that Bill has been philandering with an American actress over the last 2 – 3 years. Obama may have refrained from using such dirt, the Republican Part y will not.
The Clinton supporters who keep saying she won the popular vote think it's OK to have an election where only 1 candidate is on the ballot or only 1 candidate campaigns. That's what happened in Michigan and Florida. Those states broke the rules, HRC broke the rules with them, now she wants a reward. Do you Clinton supporters think nobody in Detroit, Flint, Pontiac and Miami wanted to vote for Obama??
Carter is DEFINITELY wrong about Sam Nunn. He is as much a Democrat as Zell Miller and Joe Lieberman. It's best for him to remain permanently retired.
I agree with Carter. People are too polarized. Picking Hillary would directly contrast with his message of change. Instead, he should pick someone who balances out his weaknesses and is known for staying above the political fray. Further, I don't think that the Clintons would ever take a backseat and allow Obama to be the presidential nominee without attempting to overshadow him.
How does Obama claim to support change if he puts Hillary in the 2nd chair???
I expect that Hillary has a desire to make her own mark in history that would be delayed if she were to accept the position of VP. Once she realizes that Bill gave her hoards of poor advise during these primaries, in an attempt to get himself back into the White House and protect his own legacy, she will hopefully ditch the playboy and start on her own legacy in history. She might become the most powerful Senator in Congress or possibly launch her Clinton Universal Health Care plan as Secretary of Health. What ever she does, VP probably isn't on her mind. Just everyone else's. Let's let Obama decide.
I agree with Jimmy Carter. Clinton should stay out of this election. Obama will take the responsibility of losing this election to McCain. Better, Obama chooses another woman for his VP.
Thank YOU Mr. Carter. YOU are absolutely RIGHT. At last, someone with some level of intelligence.
Oh, and "venus" – I'm a MCCAIN supporter and I say that you people are the RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDEST of all people! RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!
Does not matter any more. Only the news medias are interested in this story. For me, I will not be voting for Democratic nominee this year. Obama ran a very dirty behind the scenes campaign that Bush/Rove would be proud of. I will be protesting and voting for McCain. Obama has too many negatives that are all of over the internet and being blocked by the news media. Too bas the news media forgot that their job was to report the news and not to pick the candidate. CNN you should be ashamed of yourselves for the coverage during the campaign. I expected more of you. Just like Obama is an everyday politician with a slogan, you too have nothing more than a slogan. This has been the worst covered election ever. You probably will moderate this comment out too. Seems like only Obama supporters get their comments on this site any more.
HRC and her so called "supporters" can go bark at the moon. We don't negotiate with terrorists. You guys LOST. Get over it.
Cheney has shown that the VP seat is not irrelevant anymore. He has weilded some astonishing power from that office. Do you really want Hillary to have that much power and possibly undercut Obama's policies?
I am not american (european, portuguese) even though this election will also elect the president of all of us, i.e., the next world's president so...
Obama can easily be defeated by the republicans if the VP will not be someone as promising as him. But also as valuable as him. Pick up (two or) just one?
I agree with Jimmy Carter completely. The so-called "dream-ticket" will be nothing but. This will just give the Republican Party a field day.
Tyrone
You sound so angry. YOU are one of the reasons why many of us will not support your candidate–your vicious mouth. Have a good day!
CNN I honestly don't know why I waste my time with you either. You seldom print my comments–why do you like to irritate me?
I love how hillary supporters are now hurt by their own karma. All that racism tastes horrible now huh?
2 things stay in my mind as to why this would not be a good ticket. BILL CLINTON TELLING PEOPLE IN SMALL TOWNS THAT OBAMA LOOKS DOWN ON THEM-do they want to vote for someone who does that. Second, Hillary Clinton's almost daily quote that Obama can not beat McCain. WHO WANTS THESE 2 NEGATIVE PEOPLE IN THE SAME ROOM WITH THEM. They don't care about Obama!!!
Why is it that everyone thinks that he needs her to win the presidency? He didn't need her to win the nomination. And that with all the garbage thrown at him. Remember McCain has to prove himself too. Today it is a clean slate and I believe that honest people see the truth and know that Obama is not what the media has made him out to be and Hillary is not a monster. However, she was less than pleasant last night. I saw Obama stand up to McCain and Clinton last night , which proves he will not bow down other leaders either
In what way has HE disrespected HER?
She foolishly made fun of his 3rd grade paper, insinuated he was a Muslin, insinuated he was a drug addict, her husband insinusated his South Carolina win was the equivalent of Jesse Jackson's, and she said she and McCain were qualified to be President but Obama wasn't.
She needs him – not the other way around!
Without the VP position Hillary Clinton is just another JR. SENATOR!
lol even this idiot Kennedy says"it won't help him" and HIS ticket, speaking of Obamma. UMM hello this is about what is best for AMERICA. these people just want to helop themselves including Obamma.
He is not good for this country and is UNEXPERIENCED. Lord help us if he wins. 2 years down road USA will be doomed.
cnn doesn't post the real comments because they don't want people to read the truth no matter Jimmy Carter said it all and so does this beautiful headline stating the TRUTH!!!!
You've gotta be kidding me. If Hillary isn't the Democratic nominee, and Obama doesn't offer her VP, the entire base of the Democratic Party will separate. This is the case with literally 100% of everybody I know that supports Hillary Clinton – and there are a whole lot more of them than Obama supporters.
Mr. Carter, what you are too ignorant to figure out is that if he doesn't have Hillary, he will lose by a landslide. Just what I would like to see too!!
Independent for Hillary!!
For those who supported Senator Clinton and now say they will not vote for Senator Obama this fall, I really have to ask are you really serious? Take a few days and think about the ramifications of staying home or worse voting for McCain. If Obama loses and the Clintons are not seen as being supportive and helpful to Obama the loss will be pinned on the Clintons and their supporters. That would kill any chance of Hillary being the nominee in 2012. A McCain victory means many more years in Iraq and possibly in Iran. A McCain victory means no health care reform. A McCain victory means that the Supreme Court could have two perhaps three new justices all as conservative as the two President Bush recently appointed. ARE YOU REALLY SERIOUS!
I honestly believe this is a bad idea, I know there are a lot of Hillary supporters out there that want this but it would make the democrats lose in in Nov.
Hillary could show her support by promoting him and the democracts.
Jimmy Carter was one of the worst presidents in modern history.
Who cares what he thinks?
By the way, i bet Obama will fall on his face, similar to the way carter did, if he becomes POTUS, god forbid.
Got some news for ya- Obama isn't going to help our problems by taxing the rich and doling it out to the poor, lazy people who don't know what a savings account is.
Jimmy Carter and Barack Hussein Obama are 2 of the most liberal, elitist, and naive politicians of our time.
p.s.- Since when is it offensive to use someone's full name? Oh, thats right, all us country bumpkin white folk are racist., so that must be it.
I also agree with Carter. I think Hillary Clinton would be a terrible choice for VP. I believe there will be other roles better suited for her.
I don't know why everybody is in such a rush for Obama to select a running mate. As he did with his campaign, Obama will use a strategic approach to select his running mate and that will take time. He will not be pressured by letters, petitions, or any other scare-tactics.
Apparently he's in the 'no we can't' crowd...
Come on you Republicans, you know old man McCain do not look presidential, his smile looks suspicious, he looks like he ready to fall over any minute. His speeches are horrible. Did you see his speech last night…Wow!
Barrack is your next president, get your head and who knows what else out your butt and jump on Barrack train. Barrack will win almost every state doing the General.
You guys can throw out the Racist comments, his church and whatever else you throw out there, but the bottom line is Barrack is the man of “Change” and he will lead our country for 8 years.
America is great when all the idiots are out numbered by people who have at least half a brain.
I still cannot understand why people are acting like children when it comes to voting. If Hilary doesn't win you will vote for Mcain? Why? People have their family members in war dying for no reason..but here you are big and bad saying you won't vote because it is not Hillary? Oh grow up. He is a good person and is far more intelligent then our president that we had in office for 8 years. Obama 08'
P.S. Even if it wasn't Obama...I would vote for HRC just because Mcain can't even move his cheeks. None the less get us out of this mess that we are in.
If Hillary is going to be the running mate, then Obama need to watch his back and hire a food taster. Because, Hillary will be waiting for a RFK like thing to happen !!
Well this is Obama's game is it not? He has been selling himself as being able to unite the dems & reps. How does he expect to do this if he cant even have Hillary run as his VP. Nows the time for Obama to walk the talk.
Who is CARTER anyway to say? He should go back to helping build houses. Keep out of the press and write books.
i agree with jimmy. hillary as vp would constantly overshadow anything barack tried to accomplish.
Carter is absolutely right.
There are a number of great choices in the Democratic Party. I'd hope Obama picks one of those.
No, this is totally illogical. No one will vote for Obama because of his running mate. Obama will be President. The running mate is the equivalent to the dress so and so wears to the oscars, where the Presidential candidate is equivelant to the actress! Carter simply despises Clinton and that's been obvious for ages.
EVERYONE.... Sit down and breath and count to ten....It sounds like yelling on here ! THE worst thing would be a McCain Presidency. I voted for Hillary, but like many voters who I have talked to, I also like Obama. I will vote for him with or without her (yes i would like her on the ticket.... but will not "penalize" him if he does not pick her). CONSIDER four more years of a Republican whitehouse !!!!!!!!!!
Ughhh
B-NYC, if you won't support Barack then you are only a pseudo supporter of Hillary.
Read my lips, "No more CLINTONS!"-pick another woman like Arizonas' gov., but please tell Bill and Hill to just go away. Tired of the lies and cheating. They are like cancer and we need a cure. If he picks Hillary, I will vote for MCain!
It would keep Hillary from having to defend herself in that Ron Paul lawsuit though. C'mon Barack, spare her from jail!!!
So let's get this logic straight... both Hillary and Obama have almost identical political platforms and would very much like the same things in general but since Hillary didn't win it is much better to stay out of the process, or better yet, vote for a party that has ravaged this country.
Hello people – We are talking about the future of our country. This isn't a game where you take all your marbles and go home. I am deeply sorry you feel so bad about the loss. I really do. But certain Hillary supporters need to get a grip on the big picture and look at the greater good.
By the way, no one has yet to illustrate and explain to me what Mr. Obama did to Hillary that was so egregious other than beating her in a competition. (There are no "take backs or mulligans" so don't complain about Michigan and Florida because ALL candidates agreed that those contests wouldn't count. ) I'm still willing to listen to you and hopefully your criticism will make him a better candidate.
Jimmy Carter is right on the money...
Hillary needs to go away, he must choose someonelse. She is too bossy – why should he accommodate her? She is a negative woman... Obama, please pick someone new not Hillary. Don't trust her!
Are we voting for Prom king and queen?
To all you Hillary Supporters that claim that we are rude and derogatory about your candidate. We will give Hillary her due respect once she gives it our candidate. Hillary still keeps building herself up at the expense of Mr. Obama. Hillary has not tried to mend fences. So we will respect her when she has shown true respect to Mr. Obama. To all the women who have supported Hillary. Would you rather vote for McCain who will take away Roe vs. Wade with just one supreme court appointment ? Will your bitterness really makes such a lifechanging decision ? Whether you believe in abortion or not, you still have the right to choose for now.
Carter needs to get back to the 'home' and take his meds. I find it amusing that the oh so loyal Obama fanatics would turn their backs on him for choosing someone who could unite the party 100% and actually win in November. Yawn, same old, same old...crap.
At this point in time the atmosphere is too volitale. Both Senators ran effective campaigns; however. the most effective was the Senator from Illinois. Throughout the last 16 or 17 months there have been countless attacks on his character, his family, and his former pastor. Sen Obama is still standing – Tall and Proud. RIght now I can't see an Obama/Clinton ticket. If this had played out weeks ago when it was projected he would win the nomination, then maybe. Now I would say the chances of it happening is far fetched. There are Pros and Cons either way. He should savor this win briefly and move to line himself up with someone willing to committ to his vision, work with him to fulfill his vision and have his back when opposition arises. Good luck Sir on your march to HISTORY!!
congratulations to Mr. Obama, As a republican who is more
than disenchanted with the war and economy and many other
things, i feel Obama brings hope of change to our country. I
cannot vote for Mccane and more of the same. God bless
Obama and please don't be pressured into choosing mrs.
clinton. there is no name that unifies the republicans more
than hillary clinton.
Excellent President Carter – adding hillarry to this ticket is about the worst that can be done. It would be like putting the rotten apple into the barrell. It will drive away alot of Barrack supporters like myself. i have been a steady republicann voter for years. More "clinton is not what we need!
I agree with Carter.
An Obama/Clark ticket seems the likely choice.
Clark was a Hillary Clinton supporter (which would help HRC supporters come over to Obama's side) and a four-star general (with great foreign policy experience). That is exactly the void that must be filled in Obama's campaign... any thoughts on that?
U SUCK HILLARY CLINTON, U ALWAYS HAVE AND U ALWAYS WILL .NOW GET LOST
No he should not offer or be forced into taking Hillary Clinton as
a VP. He won and should be allowed to pick his own VP.
Not forced by the Clinton's to offer it to her. She lost, grow up
Hillary.
Obama has no foreign policy experience and has used his Preacher Style of speaking to captivate the nation without any substance. That said, I would vote for him if he had Hillary on the ticket with him. There are few others that can match her experience. And don't think that being married to Bill Clinton is a bad thing. Even more experience to fall back on. If he picks someone like Edwards, Richardson, Nunn or Blumberg, I can't vote for him. I, like millions of other concerned Dems will sit it out.
Here, here!
TO "B NYC" , "susan sosh" and "gary – forever hillary" -
You guys act like you are part of a mindless cult. Have you been paying attention to anything that is going on?
He won and she didn't.....PERIOD.....she needs him not the other way around. he won the nomination without her help and he can win the GE without it as well. He has outspent her effortlessly breaking every record for every nomination in history – she's 20M in debt.....Get a clue.
NO MORE CLINTONS AND THEIR "DERANGED NARCISSISM"......AMERICA HAS HAD ENOUGH OF THE SCANDALS AND LIES (FROM BILL AND HILLARY).
IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE.
HIllary doesn't deserve anything nobody deserves anything we get things by earning it and she didn't earn VP. She can even acknowledge that he has the nomination and by forcing him to take her will surely make us lose in Nov.
Dave, now that WOULD be the Dream Ticket!
After Hillary's speech last night Obama should definitely NOT invite her to be VP. Her speech had a negative tone, she only applauded the states she won, she continued to divide with the “my supporters” vs. “his supporters” type of statements, and she fails to realize this is a delegate race in which Obama "whipped" her 2158 to 1926. Furthermore, I agree with Carter, Obama would contradict his campaign of “Change” and of a new Washington by having Hillary; someone from the 90’s who is well accustomed to the old politics on his ticket. Obama needs to look elsewhere.
Take a minute to reflect about Hillary being the VP.
How long do you think Obama would be around?
She really does want to be president!
I think it's hilarious that the supporters of Hillary, and by extension Bill Clinton ... "America's 1st Black President", are showing themselves to be every bit as racist as the Republicans that they hate and loathe.
They would really vote for McCain and keep the Republicans in the White House for another 4 years? As a supporter of neither Obama or Clinton, I don't believe that for a second.
Obama. is a smart man
He will not make a mistake, by picking Clinton. for second fiddle
If he does he will not make it to president
Hey Carter, who asked for your opinion! Hillary won the popular vote, but since we the people do not count, Obama wins by delegates. If Obama does not pick Hillary, he can expect to lose a big chunk of her 18M votes.
Obama belonged for 20yrs to a church that is racist. How does that seem now as he disowns them. 91% of blacks voted for Obama. I am not racist........but it goes BOTH ways.
If Hillary came in "second," then she deserves the VP.
Otherwise.........hello John McBush
"The Clintons" (Problem right there.... what "role" will Bill have????) have shown for months through their uncompromising win at all costs attitude, that they should not have a role in the next presidency.
In the best Bush fashion, they do not accept dissent and surround themselves with yes people. We have seen the results, in Bush's presidency and in the way her campaign was run, and lost.
Let her “uncompromising” and divisive supporters vote for McCain. The right wing fanatics will vote for Obama in protest that McCain is not conservative enough. Those votes will cancel out and the reasonable, constructive center majority will prevail over these left and right wing extremes. It’s a beautiful day.
I believe the best position for Hillary would be Secretary of State. She's boasted how she has visited 85 countries and know multiple foreign leaders. She can put that experience to work, which is a job that requires a tremendous amount of foreign travel. That way she could stay out of Obama's hair in the US. That would be a good position to award her if she works diligently to help him get elected.
Cindy ..................you can start measuring the Drapes anytime now.........you will be a very elegant First Lady !
this BUDS for you !
That Jimmy Carter had to be in coharts with the communists. He was without an absolute doubt the WORST American President ever. William Harrison did more good in office than this guy.
Obama made us caribbean people proud,i believe he will and can inprove U.S relationship with countries that was strained by the Bush Government,I think he should stay clear of Clinton,she is all about herself.As we say here Go Obama,Go!
Correct Mr. Carter. One other thing, HRC is still running for the nomination so she isn't available. Must be some sort of dual universe or something.
Mr. Carter, in the first place, Hillary supporters aren't buying Obama's "Change" crap... okay? Hillary not only had to deal with Obama's during her campaigning but that of the bias media too, and all said and done, she did an remarkeable job done. Obama is to the majority of the democratics way to far to the left, what McCain is to the majority of Republican whom too say's he too liberal. Many superdelegates came out saying their Obama votes came from their own children whom supports Obama. It's just like Hannah Montana fans telling their parents what to do.
I totally agree that Obama should not choose Clinton as vice president. She has been a very divisive person and only made it more so during the campaign.
Very wise and good advice, Mr. Carter
All due respect B-NYC I believe it has been the Hillary who has been nasty and rude to Obama not the other way around she now will try to say the most the most electable V.P. T
E.J. Tacoma
Exactly how does Carter plan to unite his party by encouraging this type of division? And I'm surpirsed by all the Obama supporters here who agree with him. This is the worst kind of old politics!
B – NYC I disagree with Part of your statement and that is that we need Hillary as in on the ticket. I do agree that some Obama supporters have been rude. however even more important is how rude is Hillary Clinton. Come on, changing the "metrics" at every turn of the road and this Terry Mc auliff her man as her pit bull.
This very Idea that she wants to get feed back from her "people" what the... can't she take her lumps like every other politician.
Oh wait I just heard from an insider she thinks she is the Tiger Woods of politics and expects to win every race. interesting!
If Obama does not pick her, John McCain will choose her to be his Vice President ! McCain and Clinton like each other, and have a mutual respect for each other (unlike for Obama), so the McCain\Clinton ticket would be a tough for Obama to beat !
jimmy Carter Who? isn't he dead yet Obama will not get the votes with out hillary. he has no experiance with foreign policy.
A Question to all you Obama Fans – If Obama is supposed to be the champion of "change", and wants to bring about a "New Washington" how can he achieve that WITH THE SAME OLD WASHINGTON POLITICANS?? I mean come on, what are they gonna do? Give up their seats to allow "fresh" faces come in with so-called "new ideals"? Lets get real, thats change aint it? Also, how can you begin to utter "party unity", but yet not be willing to entertain the thought of adding HILLARY to the ticket to bring both sides together?? Where is your logic in this Obama Fans?
I think she can be considered for the 2nd slot but she needs to put things into perspective. If anybody ran negative campaign against opponents, the finger should point to Hillary. But as Obama said, unity of the party and the entire America are what matter now. Hillary needs to accept the defeat and support Obama before the proposal for the VP can be discussed.
This is doesn't mean that Obama needs her to win. Obama can win without her but she will also help in the "healing" process.
OBAMA For Prez
Carter,
you are senile. Go and rest.
At this point, unless many of the super delegates change their minds at the convention, or by an act of god, Obama wil be the democratic nominee.
However, like many others, this is not the democratic party that I know. If things remain the same, I will be writing in Hillary Clinton for President.
As it stands, Obama will not win in Nov. with or without Hillary's help and/or her supporters.
I don't which will be worse for the country – Obama or McCain.
Senator Obama needs to pick a running mate that will help win at least some of the so-called "Red states". I agree with him that we need to dismiss this "Red" state "Blue" state nonsense, and concentrate on insuring that we reverse the failed policies of the last eight years. It's time to take back our country and re-instate the Constitution.
I'm sure Obama will make the best decision. Leave it to him.
To all of Hillary's followers, you have it all confused. Obama doesn't need Hillary to win. Some how she has convinced you all that she is the only person who can lead the Dem. Party to victory. Most americans are looking for change and they found it in Obama. So Please accept what has happened and move on. If you cant accept it. Please stop whinning about it and leave alone to fight the real opposition.
For those of you who say that Senator Obama supporters need to show some respect to Senator Clinton and her supporters, what about showing Senator Obama and his supporters that same respect you speak of. Why do you believe you and Senator Clinton deserve so much, and we deserve so little, another point, some people will always make excuses for their actions, if you don't want to support this party that's your right but please be honest with yourselves, you weren't going to vote for him in the first place.
Those of you, who seem to think that Obama "needs" Clinton, will be in for a rude awakening. Clinton has held true to the belief of others that she is divisive and selfish. She laid plain for all to see that she would stoop to any low to win the nomination....and her last ditch effort to divide not only the party but the country with her race baiting and claims of sexism was extremely offensive. As a woman I was ashamed of the strategy she used.....She could have healed the wounds and taken a step closer to uniting the party last night....but true to who she has always been, she gave that pathetic and trite speech.....If Obama wants to win, he should pray that McCain chooses Clinton for his VP.
Don't go trailer trash on us Obama. Don't pick her!
PLEASE, please Senator Obama, do NOT ask that witch to be the VP!! She'd do anything to get power of the White House. ANYTHING.
PLEASE, please CNN and the rest of the "Clintonian" media – stop pushing Hillary down our throats! I'm appalled that Obama's victory is being overshadowed by more Billary propaganda. She lost, get over it, move on!
The only way this could work, and it would be an ever-so-fitting way of dealing with the she-witch Hillary, would be for Obama put her on the ticket and then reduce the office of vice-president to its pre-Cheney level of nothingness. Maybe Obama really should keep his friends close, and his enemies closer, as the saying goes.
please go to hillary's website and submit a comment: ask her to stop down. tell her we don't want her as our VP. i already submitted my request and my friends have too. hillary needs to know that this has to stop: we cannot take her divisive rhetoric anymore…she has said too much trash about obama to know want to be his vp. she has to remind supporters that she is a democrat and that democrats should put the party first….mccain is another bush term.
obama generation 08
And I agree!!!
(CNN, please post my comments)
Dear HILLARY SUPPORTER you say you will not vote for Obama because HIS supporters are rude and derogatory to HILL! You have got to be kidding, first of all this sounds like sour grapes, second if you are judging candidates based on the rudest of their supporters how could you possibilty vote for McBush! Bushies stole TWO elections with fear, deceit, and downright disregard for the Constitution.
Putting Hillary on the ticket is the one thing that would make me doubt Barack's judgement. Character is important, and Hillary lacks that, completely. Even the Republicans had enough decency to congratulate Obama. I would rather see Bush's name back on the ballot than Hillary's.
NO WAY FOR HER AS VP IF SHE CAUSE HIM TO NOT TO WIN THEN WE HAVE 4 MORE OF THE SAME ,AND YOU CLINTON FAN THAT OBAMA BET HER BY HER RULS YOU CAN BET WHEN IT COME DOWN TO 2012 OBAMA WILL BE THE ONE TO RUN NOT HER WE ALL KNOW HIM NOW SO YOU CAN FORGET ABOUT HER RUNING IN 2012 SHE WILL NOT MAKE IT YOU THINK SHE GOT BET NOW SHE WILL LOOKS VERY BAD IN 2012 IF THE IS THE WAY YOU WANT IT SHE WILL GET BET VERY BAD. SAD DAY FOR YOU ALL TO ACT AS YOU DO . GET OVE IT OR WE WILL HAVE 4 MORE OF THE SAME AND SHE WILL NEVER BET OBAMA IN 2012 AND SHE WILL BE BLAME FOR OBAMA LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO GOOD LUCK FOR HER !!!!!!
He is right. As a Republican, I would be more inclinded to vote for a Obama/Richardson ticket than McCain.
I've got to voice another unpopular possibility to Democrats. The even split between the two polarized candidates may mean that Obama will lose no matter what he does (same might have been true for Clinton). There is a significant pool of people who will vote against him if he picks Clinton as running mate and a significant pool who will do the same if he does not pick her. So, yes, he may be screwed either way.
I am amazed by the threats regarding "if Obama doesn't do xyz" then we are going to vote McCain. Let's call them what they are...threats. Frankly - if you make that choice, you had better sign-up to go to war in Iraq...prepare for another 4000 to die in the middle east......get ready for a further recession....and plan of globalization to take your job...cause that is what you'll get. Another 4 years of failed policies. I don't care if you like Clinton or Obama or anyone else....and think about the impact not the emotion of this decision.
Stop the threats. UNITE FOR CHANGE IN 08
Why should she force him to take her.Disgruntled clinton supporters have been mad at Obama,the Press, and everyone.now they are made because they have been denied the chance to be mad at the Mcain supporters.get over it come on
Choosing Hillary would not make any sense politically. Obama needs someone that would balance out the democratic ticket both geographicly and in Liberal/Conservative philosophies. Picking Hillary would mean having two candidates both from the North and both having Liberal beliefs. That would cost the Democrats a lot of votes in the November election.
Mike--McKinney, TX
If the Demacats out there truelly wanted a Democrat as president they would vote for him no matter who he chooses.
They will vote for Obama whether he has her on the ticket or someone else if they truelly want to see a Democrat in office.
By the say President Carter is right. He cannot pick Hillary. Senator Clinton should go back to the Senate and work on legislation to reform health care in this country and in January when President Obama is sworn in they will both be ready on day one to fix the problems of this country.
im not being disrespectful in anyway to hillary i just dont trust the clintons on the ticket to much was said and done in the primaries and she is still insisting shes the better canidate thats not respectful to him i dont think it would work out well but i can see him putting her in the cabinet maybe healthcare that would be great and hillary would love it shes so dedicated to the healthcare issues
I had a dream last night that Hillary conceded and congratulated Obama. Then I woke up.
Just watch. Hillary will take this to the convention and put herself as an Independent on the ballot, thus continuing to destroy the party. Way to go, Hillary.
What better way to unify the party than for the two former rivals to suck it up and make nice? It's not really a winner-take-all with such a large percentage of voters behind the other candidate (and I'm sure Obama and his supporters would want a VP slot if things had turned out differently).
We will support whomever Obama choses to BE his VP, even if it is Hillary. However, Clinton and her supporters need to stop the same mistake they made in the primary: SHOWING SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT.
From one lousy president to possibly another. Great advice Jimmy Boy!
In 5 months, Hillary Clinton's name will be a faint echo. I believe there is time to heal the party before November. Let's just get on with the process as the process has always been done.
I agree with President Carter as well...that would be the worst mistake especially since she has been so divisive and could not even acknowledge his victory last night. This is still just about her ego and she needs to realize that she has lost and move on with her life.
People who say they won't vote for Obama unless Hillary's his running mate . . . won't vote for Obama anyway. These are people with out-of-control emotions. The spectacle of Hillary in the second position would be too much for them. So, Obama should just let them go and pick someone who would be a good . . . and loyal . . . vice president.
Let the chips fall, Barack. Be brave enough to just say "No."
Carter is absolutely right
I believe 99.999999999999999999999% of Obamas supporters feel the same way, that Carter is 100000000000% Correct.
TO ALL OF YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS : GET OVER IT ! SHE LOST, AND WAS A VERY SORE LOSER AND NOT GRACIOUS ABOUT IT.. SHE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HERSELF.. IF YOU ARE THAT SELFISH TO VOTE FOR MCSAME, SHAME ON YOU AND I HOPE YOU LIVE IT TO REGRET IT... PRESIDENT CARTER IS RIGHT ON TARGET THAT HILLARY WOULD NOT BE A GOOD TICKET, SHE HAS TOO MUCH BAGGAGE, MOSTLY THAT IDIOT OF HER HUSBAND WHO COST HER THE ELECTION.. PERHAPS SHE SHOULD GET A DIVORCE, AND START OVER??? OBAMA 08
I have followed the comments here for quite some time. To the Clinton supporters who say that Obama supporters have been cruel, etc., that ship sails both ways. Don't go trying to force anything down anyone throats. Want another four years of what we have had? Then vote that way. Vote out of anger, instead of what is best for the country. Both candidates were very close on the issues. I guess if you hate someone so much that you will vote, or not vote to hurt yourself and the nation, then one must question your sanity. I am sure that Hillary will be a very positive part of Obama's campaign, and a very important part of his administration. It just might not be the vp. There are other appointments where she can really sink her teeth into her primary concerns. I am part of the older crowd that supported Obama. That said, I reconize the qualities that Hillary brings. Will he win without her? Yes. Would he win easier with her? Maybe. Bottom line, if we are fed up with the same old politics in Washington as ususal, then we had better come together and do something about it. That is the bottom line. Nothing else.
Party meltdown.
Hillary would make a FANTASTIC Supreme Court Justice, and would ultimately have more influence in that position than she would as VP. Imagine what she could do as a youngish member of the Supreme Court!! Her work there could influence this country for decades!
No disrespect to Hillary's supporters.... Obama's ticket needs a new face and style. I like Obama/Richardson, but I trust Obama to make the best choice to get the most done to benefit our country and our work in the world. What an exciting time!
President Carter:
PLEASE GO AWAY!
Carter was the worst president ever of USA. In less words, good for nothing!!! You are a shameless person
Someone PLEASE flush the Clintons down the toilet....PLEASE,,,,they are POISON.
I agree with Preisident Carter. This would not work !
Yes..Hillary is a hard worker and a fighter. We must give her credit for that. However, Hillary will not take second-place. She has a BIG ego and alot of pride. Second-place is not in her personality.
She will not respect Obama and give him the place that he deserves. AND OF COURSE...there is Bil !!!! This is a bad situation !!!!!
We need a VP who will respect and work with our President. Not one who will disrespect him, watch his every move and try to work against him.
SORRY...Hillary is not a wise choice for VP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr President you are right with all the world of experience you are in a better position to have a say.Hillary should be responsible enough to bow out honourably and stop being an ungrateful and bitter loser.The american people have spoken so her respect that.Most of thosed who voted for her were republicans more comforted with the prospect of Mcain beating her in the fall.Let the winner do the right thing and not through sheer pressure
Hillary Clinton is still being diverseness to concede to Obama. Hillary should not be consider as the VP. This is way we need change in Washington.
If she is named as the VP Obama better add a food taster too his staff.
I am an Independent, who has not supported one candidate over another. If all Americans think for one minute we have a voice in this or any election forth coming you are mistaken. The elections are manipulated to sever the few high-powered in government.
Just look at the events of this campaign.
Lets be honest here, from day one the news media has been bias. They have not been fair to the candidates, nor given Americans the real truth behind the stories. They broadcast what they want us to hear and know. Have you ever noticed the clips they choose to show, clips that in most cases then not are negative, without out revealing the actual truth behind it.
The talking heads you see before your TV screens get there marching orders from the higher ups, who have already set the agendas.
These self-severing originations from the onset, picked a candidate and proceeded
To influence the American people with propaganda. The news media, journalist and ill informed annoying talking heads are part of America’s problem!
Sympathy for Senator Clinton, I think not! PROUD YES INDEED!!! She is a fighter, strong with many years of experience. She represents millions of strong Americans who will support her in whatever path she chooses.
Maybe Carter should consider the culmulation of both candidates POSITIVES, instead of considering the culmulation of their negatives. A lot feel that Obama is lagging in areas where Clinton doesn't, and vice versa, and together it's a more COMPLETE ticket.
TO ALL CLINTONISTAS OUT THERE DEMANDING RESPECT ,LIKE YOU ARE SOME KIND OF HIGHER AND ROYAL EXISTENCE. YOU HAVE TO EARN RESPECT. CLINTON THREW GARBAGE AT OBAMA, AND YOU DEMAND RESPECT.???. GO TAKE A LONG HIKE OFF A SHORT PIER.
BY THE WAY , 2 CAN PLAY THE GAME. THERE'S A WEBSITE FOR A PETITION TO KEEP HILLARY AWAY FROM THE VP. NOMINATION. COME ON , ALL DECENT AND RATIONAL DEMOCRATS, WRITE IN YOUR OUTRAGE AGAINST THE CLINTON'S ENTITLEMENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
Hey B from NYC
She LOST.
Her horrible speech about me, me, me showed no respect for Obama of the party.
Email her to tell her what she should do? Is this how she'd decide things IF she had won?
Shameful!
Hold on there!
More democrats voted for Hillary than Obama.
The majority said NO to Obama!!
Jimmy Carters comment....is exactly why we are supporting Hillary all the way to the Convention!
It's the good old boy network and the Washington Elite who have consistently tried to manipulate this selection process.
It is Obama, Kennedy, Carter and the elite who have continued to disrespect Hillary supporters.
In the end we will have the last say in November and our voices will be heard loud and clear.
Carter is absolutely right. She truly brings nothing to his ticket that he can't eventually get for himself, as her more devoted supporters won't support any ticket without her at the top.
And I'm getting tired of Hillary people saying he outspent her so he must be bad. The Clintons have been on the national stage since 1992. When Bill's term was up, Hillary began her Senate career. When Kerry lost, people were already propping up Hillary for 2008 signs. She had all that momentum and support before her campaign even started. Compared to Obama's almost zero national name recognition outside a few political insiders and of course he'd need to outspend her by a ridiculous margin.
She started out with twice as much money anyway.
Carter, Shut Up! Taking political advice from you is the kiss of death....you may be one of our best ex-presidents, but you were one of our worst presidents! George W. Bush was a gift to you, taking over your role as the worst president ever.
Carter is right. In addition to the votes cast for Obama the candidate, Obama received many votes against Hillary. Hillary is incredibly skilled at pandering to every constituency with lies or half truths as it suits her. It's incredible that she can make up such outrageous lies with a straight face when at least some of her lies are so easily discoverable. The critical problem with Hillary that her supporters appear to ignore is her character. If you add grime to a clean surface, it's grime that you'll see. Adding Hillary to Obama's ticket will besmirch Obama's campaign. Furthermore, if Obama wants to continue to campaign on the message of change, bringing on Hillary will defeat that message. The same people who voted for Obama against Hillary, will vote against the joint ticket.
Even in the unlikely chance that they were to win on a joint ticket, can you imagine having to work with Hillary for the next four years? She will use every opportunity to over shadow Obama and control the administration, not for the good of the country, but to satisfy her ego.
Once again, Jimmy Carter, I applaud your honesty, intelligence and understanding of people in this country. Hillary would be much more of a liability than a help to Obama. He could do a lot more with Edwards on his ticket or even Caroline Kennedy. As for me, I will not be voting for him, Hillary or McCain in November - only the Green Party is asking questions and proposing solutions to the root structural problems that call out for true change.
Hillary supporters keep acting as if they are hurting Obama supporters by not voting for him in November when in reality they are hurting themselves. Hillary did not wi the popular vote, nor the delegate count, that is the reality. She has been rude and disrespectful to Obama and I would rather see him lose with someone who respects him then to have her and Bill trying to run a White House he has earned. Also remember one thing, Hillary or anyone else can't get in the White House today or four years from now without our vote either.....we can rise or fall togethertake your pick.
He is absolutely right. He is one guy who is not shy about speaking the truth.
It's Obama's decision and he will make the right one.
I think it is very sad that all of you bloggers are still being so negative, racist and sexist no matter who you supported it is time to unite and give America back to the people. I find that those of you who are saying I won't vote for Obama because his supporters were not nice to Hillary well that goes both ways. Grow up all of you, our country is in trouble and all you care about is who said what and who did what. It is time to move on and if you can't do that then God help us all, but I am not going to let you decide my fate. I will support Obama and move on to making America the strong and vibrant country that it has always been. OBAMA 08
So, you Hillary supporters are going to abandon your party when we most need you, just because you think Obama's supporters are rude? Newsflash: Obama's supporters are not on the ballot, Barack Obama is. Please, wake up and look at the big picture here! This is not about Obama vs. Hillary. Indeed, they're nearly identical when it comes to policies. Only minor differences separate them.
What really needs to happen is for McCain to lose in November so we can get this country on the right path again. If Hillary supporters either boycott the election, or even worse, vote for McCain, it'll be on their conscience if Obama loses. Please, for the love of the USA, put your sour grapes aside and vote for Obama. If he doesn't offer her the VP slot, he's sure to tap her for a leading position in his Cabinet. Hillary will be part of the next administration in a leadership position. Democrats MUST unite! I've always said that if my choice of candidate – Obama – lost, then I'd vote for Hillary without thinking twice. Hillary supporters, please vote for Obama in the same manner.
These Hillary people are getting mighty tiresome....just like their losing candidate.
I agree with Jimmy Carter. Barack needs someone he can trust and unfortunately, Hillary has shown she is NOT that person. So disappointing.
Edwards said he is not intertested in being the VP. Shows how much some of you Obama fanatics pay attention...heck, maybe you didn't even pay attention to who you were voting for any now look at what you've done. This country is headed for more of the same spiral it's been on.
Since it can't be Hillary '08, go McCain!
I think an Obama/Clinton ticket would be historical... and I think it would win. If Obama is truly concerned with making a change in the politics of this country, he should offer the VP position to Clinton. Most political experts agree that it would be a mistake, but I wouldn't be surprised if he actually did it. It would show the American public that he's serious about a shift from the politics of old, and I think he's gutsy enough to do it.
why are my comments never posted .
Those are the wisest sentences Jimmy Carter has ever said. A unity ticket would be very bad for America ! ! !
At the beginning of this election campaign I was overjoyed with the very real prospect of Hillary having a genuine shot at becoming the next president of the USA. As a life-long democrat, she had my vote. But shortly before Super Tuesday I was intrigued by Barack's message and I began to believe that he had a vision that if given the opportunity, could change the world, as we know it; so I made the switch. Not because I am African American, a woman, an MIT and UCLA graduate, 51 years old nor naive, but because I believed in him and his message of change. I still respected Hillary and would have voted for her or Edwards or whoever earned our party's nomination because it is what good democrats do and I am nothing if not a good democrat. At that point the thought of the two of them united on the same ticket literally took my breath away and I felt that there was no way we could lose in November. But the Senator Clinton that began this race underwent a metamorphosis into something that I can neither recognize nor support. I, and many others, truly feel that she is selfish, unscrupulous, and dishonest; in short she unfortunately reaffirms our lack of respect and trust of many of our elected officials. She is counterproductive to Senator Obama's message of change which is the very thing that won this nomination for him and to add her as his running mate would paint him as a hypocrite at a time when people are desperately seeking a leader who embodies integrity, honesty, sincerity and above all, change. Please, I implore all of us to be still, forget self, listen to the cries of not only our country but the world, and elect President Obama.
Like Carter has any room to talk? he allowed Kennedy to crawl all the way up to the convention.... please... as for everyone else... do not disrespect Sen. Clinton, she has done great jobs for this country and we should be thankful she is a democrat. Obama will decide what he thinks is right... it is not up to us to decide for him. Respect people, respect that is the name of the game...
Stop fighting Dems! Time to unite behind the candidate, because he is a Democrat. Our party is for the people, of the people.
This our chance to run Washington, like it was written in our Constitution. They are supposed to work for us.
Dick Cheney's agenda will continue, if you vote for McCain!
Is Hillary 18 million people going to vote for McCain, I don't think so.
They really don't want 4 more years of being in a relationship with
President Bush!/McCain. By time the election comes, some of those 18 million people that belongs to Hillary will have a change of heart.
She is not worthy to be on his ticket. She is hungry for power, not
change.
Everybody needs to take a breath and get a grip. I really am astonished by the Hillary people saying they won't vote for Obama and the Obama people saying they won't vote for Hillary. Folks, we are at a turning point in history here. The simple fact is that our country as we know and love it may not survive another four, much less eight, years of Republican administration.
The phrase "cutting of your nose to spite your face" comes to mind, but falls short. For Democrats to stay home in November or, God forbid, vote for McCain, amounts to cutting off our heads to spite our faces.
I finally agree with Jimmy Carter on something!!! I do hope that Senator Clinton is NOT selected as VP. There are many better choices.
PICK A WOMAN OBAMA, BUT NOT HER
I agree with Jimmy. While his presidency may have been plagued by economic issues and an international incident, he is and has been a true elder statesman. He also understands politics.
Carter is right, this unity ticket would only be a dream to nightmare. Hillary has not conceded yet, she can still campaign and go to Denver. We respect whatever choice she has. We should not waste time guessing what she wants and try to accomodate. Enough is enough. Obama should just move on and recruit the best candidate available to govern our country for the good of our future. He has run a successful campaign that proves his courage, vision with great strategic skill, just do it all over again.
Carter you are an idiot. You lost to RR for a reason.
If he Don't pick Hillary I wont vote for this black man ... If she with him I will vote .... if not McCain then....
i really wish people would look at the bigger picture. if everybody just closed their eyes and listened to what was being said during the primaries we would all be on the same page right now. people are so quick to say it has nothing to do with race or sex but that is a lie. for the last 8 years we have been suffering under a president who has no clue what is happening in the world around him. how can someone who has never been without tell some who has, how to feel? there is no way to fully understand a person until you have lived in their shoes. another thing who wants another lying leader, Hillary told us she came under sniper fire but we found out that was a lie. she is constantly misspeaking and yet everybody forgives her. she really needs to stop trying to live off of her husbands accomplishments and bulid her own and maybe next election she will do better. she wants to claim a win in a state where Obama's name wasnt on the ballot, how smart is that. she needs to go home and find a way to get out of debt.
Carter is senile and jealous that the Clintons were re-elected and are still around. Most of our Middle Eastern and energy problems are based on his failures.
Finally, no one brings more voters to the election that Hillary Clinton, and if Barack Obama losses the election through reckless pride it will be very destructive to the Democratic party.
I wish Carter would just go away.
What he really needs to do is get an order of protection against her and her rabid fans. ASAP.
They are all crazies. You would have to be certifiable to vote for McCain under any circumstances. Swallow your pride and do what is right for you country.
I have to agree, given Hillary's polarity problems. Obama would be showing weakness to accept her after she failed to recognize his achievement last night. The woman sickens me with her negativity and loathsome self-interests.
B-NYC HE RAISED THE MONEY, HE DIDN'T NEED 4X THE MONEY. AND HILARY IS STILL OVER $20 MILLION IN DEBT, WHO DOES SHE THINK SHOULD PAY OFF THAT DEBT FOR HER?
OBAMA HAS PLENTY OF CHOICES FOR VP AND SHE IS LOW ON THE LIST, I THINK THAT WITH THE POOR RACE SHE RAN AND HER FINANICAL DEBT THAT HILLARY NEEDS OBAMA FAR MORE THAN HE NEEDS HER.
Jimmy Carter, I voted for you, but I think it's time you stay out of the politics. You seem to cause problems.
Stay out Jimmy Carter
Hillary as a VP? NO WAY...! it will never work, it will be a nightmare!