Hmm, looks like Hillary isn't an automatic "shoo-in" after all for VP. There are plenty of other inspiring candidates besides "bitter" Hillary for VP to augment Obama's CHANGE message who can bring in the white female and white undereducated males to the general election. The longer Hillary whines, complains and denies the inevitable, the tougher it'll be for her to become VP or get Obama to reimburse her for lost $11.4 million "loan".
Should be a real hoot now….:)

I love you Caroline Kennedy. I really do. May God bless you for supporting a man I regard as a brother.

Chula: You are highly confused and disillusioned.

These avid Clinton supporters need to take sedatives…first of all. Then they need to realize that due to her MANY highly negative attack statements about Obama during the primary season, she has ruined her own chance at VP practically. Hillary and Bill have stuck their own feet in their own mouths with this one.

Thank goodness a Kennedy knows that Hillary is NOT the anointed VP for Obama

I think the person he should pick is sitting right next to him "Caroline Kennedy, now thats a dream ticket.

And we might add from the NW
Seattle/Portland area….
Senator Hillary Clinton would not be a good choice
for VP considering all that she has said about Obama

Instead…a cabinet position or a crusader for Children

Obama 2008

I am sure this panel will suggest a perfect VP for Obama

Some are threating to vote for McCain if Hillary is not the VP.
To them I say it is a free country . Apparently they have more money than I do.
$15.27 bought 2.5 gallons of gas; one box of Cherrios and a half gallon of milk. I can't afford another Republican administraion.
I would vote for Bugs Bunny if that were the Democrat nominee before I will vote for a Republican

In my opinion, Hillary should not accept the VP position. She should run as an independent candidate and win the election in the Fall when the Florida and Michigan are not penalize for early voting and when all votes are counted. That will show how fool the DNC was to pick Obama. Hillary has the most popular votes than any other candidates and she alway fight for American people. She is an excellent leader who understand people and who can help to solve the problems that we face now. I hope to see her run as an independent candidate like Joe Lieberman did in 2006 and win the election.

18 million people of america wanted sen. hillary not oboma so he was not elected by the people of america be is a sexest and a racest and those who supported him are like he is but the 18 million people will get those super delegates out of office and supper delegates i have the list who agaive oboma the delegates at least he know he didn't win by popular vote he won by delegates no more no less if it wasn't for them he wouldn't have got iti know you won't let the 18 million people read this commit

Even HRC cannot win those so called "uneducated hardworking white Americans" in the general elections. They can take their votes and HRC and go to blazes! HRC cannot be VP. There's no unity ticket - she can form one with Lou Dobbs!

"Obama has no expertise to decide himself.. He showing the american peopple that he has to nominate separate team to find a VP for him. It is his job to nominate somebody."

Great leaders surround themselves with great people to help them make infomred decisions. Duh.

Her political experience lies in what, the fact that she's a Kennedy? Or is it that she has the inate ability to spot a blue blooded elite left winger V.P. candidate a mile away? Not a very wise informed decision.

anyone but hill clinton
no that was not a spelling error
He needs to move out of the way
then maybe her campaign would have had a chance
we don't need 3 people in the white house trying to be president when only one should be
Bill Clinton was a great president
now he's just ruining his legacy

OBAMA 08

Any chance Sen. Clinton had for VP consideration has gone with the wind with her self-absorbed 'speech' last night.

I believe it will be Obama/Jim Webb

Hey Texas Trail Dog:

You're thinking of Ted, friend. Caroline Kennedy is both a woman and Ted's niece, the daughter of Ted's brother, former President John F. Kennedy.

Perhaps President Lincoln said it best: "'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."

Obama should seriously consider Gen. Wesley Clark for VP. There was a strong "Draft Clark" movement down here in Texas last time around. Clark has large scale federal administrative experience as the former NATO Commander, and is a Vietnam combat veteran, a Clinton supporter (can't hold it against him), and has campaign experience (knows the mistakes already personally). He would be a good counter weight to John McCains military resume and bring a lot to the ticket. He's also from Arkansas so that should help the ticket with its Southern strategy and would play very well in places such as NH which is Mccain country but has a lot of independents.

just wait

until the RANTING MO movie
…comes out…

its coming to a FOX MAJOR media outlet

near you soon!

vp search w/ elitist Kennedy's…
can't wait to do another
post modem on why
Kerry Eastern Estabishment
party dems

lost the white house

Oh, dear God, let's hope Obama is not a president like John F. Kennedy. Talk about a disaster. Kennedy is without a doubt in the top five worst presidents in the history of the United States.

almost there

I feel sorry for all of the Clinton supporters that feel they have been betrayed, but some day they will realize that Hillary betrayed them the most.

If she truly wanted to be the VP, she would have thrown her total support behind Barack Obama last night. She has let all of the women that supported her and wanted her to be on the ticket down.

If she had been supportive of Barack Obama last night, all of the news would have been very positive about her today, and made it imposible for Barack to turn her down. Now, not only is the news negative, but the entire Democratic Party will turn against her.

Her actions last night may help bring Obama down in November, which is suspect is what she wants, but it will also be the end of her political career. People will not forget this if she tries to run again in four years. There will be many Democrats that supported her this year that will not support her the next time because she has shown her true colors, and shown that she has put herself above the Party.

Nice move… Let's call it Point and Check Mate.

Texas trail dog…

You are an insensitive moron.

Dave SC above:

You are a freaking idiot…EVERY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE HAVE A VICE PRESIDENT’S SEARCH COMMITTEE.
McCain announced his a month ago. You must be on of those poor uneducated white people that still support Hillary or McCain

It's 3 a.m.

the phone rings..

HRC will NOT make a decision!!

we need someone who WILL make a decision!

HRC go sign up for AMericon Idol !!! (w/Bill)

Hillary would make a FANTASTIC Supreme Court Justice, and in that role could have influence for decades!

No disrespect to Hillary's supporters… Obama needs to choose someone who reflects his commitment to doing things in a new way in Washington. I like Obama/Richardson, but I know the Obama VP search team will choose the best person to help facilitate change to benefit our citizens, our country and our work in the world.

Caroline Kennedy is a great addition to the search team. Another example of Obama's ability to choose excellent advisors and a well-chosen team.

Our future is suddenly looking so bright!

yes, Caroline Kennedy yes, she can
and yes, she will help…

Obama will pick the right VP
and also in thinking about cabinet positions as well….

Obama will pick many who will be part of the
movement of change in the White House…..

Obama 2008

thanks!!

There are poeple the he can select but the best way of doing this is to appointed a team and to come up with the best choice to run with

An outrageous majority has already say NO CLINTON. She has too much hatress. She will be undermining him as soon as she set foot in the White House.

Dave SC writes: "Who cares? Obama has no expertise to decide himself.. He showing the american peopple that he has to nominate separate team to find a VP for him. It is his job to nominate somebody."

Every candidate appoints a selection team. Busy had one too. His was led by Chenney.

GR writes: "How does Caroline Kennedy qualify to give advice on a VP? This is strange."

The selection committee takes its direction from the candidate. Their role is one of interviewing and background vetting. They will give Obama a list of people they recommend, based on his critera, and he will make the choice. This is no different than its been done in the past.

You people should educate yourselves before trying to educate others.

No need as there is only one choice if he wants to win in November.

Pick whoever you want. Senator Clinton doesn't want to be VP - she wants (and deserves) to be President.

I think 18 million votes for the first INDEPENDENT to win the Presidency of the US would be a nice victory for Senator Clinton.

Congrats!!! Obama, you are God sent. Let no man put asunder!
Do your thing! We need you, but do the right thing so that we can take
the White House for 8 years.

Felisa

He is just trying to hide the fact that he is asking Ted Kennedy to help him. Caroline Kennedy doesn't qualify for this.

The Democrats have lost their minds!! The three stooges, Pelosi,Reid and Dean!!
Go Independant Hillary, you will win this thing and show all of those idiots who is boss!!

Additionally, yes, Hillary ran a great race and should be commended for her efforts and accomplishment. But, Obama is the presumptive Democratic nominee and should be respectfully acknowledged as such and then petition, suggest, coerce the possibility of HRC being on “HIS” ticket without the "demand“ undertone.

The goal of ensuring a Democrat in the White House in January 2009 seems to be falling by the wayside and the Repub’s are laughing/gloating all the way to the bank. CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE FIGHT AND UNITE!!

You want the Democrats to win for sure? It would be smart to make Hillary VP.

ONCE OBAMA OFFERS THE POSITION TO HILLARY WE WILL UNITE. UNTIL THEN HIS VICTORY WILL BE OVER SHADOWED BY HILLARY. SHE IS THE BETTER CANDIDATE AND ALWAYS WILL BE. THE REASON HE IS THE NOMIMEE IS BECAUSE OF THE SUPER DELEGATES.

WHAT A JOKE THE OBAMAMANIACS ARE - GO AHEAD AND PRETEND HE WILL GET THE PRESIDENCY WITH OUT HILLARY. THERE IS MORE GOOD WITH THIS TICKET THAN THERE IS NEGATIVES.

THINK ABOUT IT WE WANT TO WIN DON'T WE?

Mr. Cyburn has been getting a hate phone calls from people who identified themselve as clinton supporter he said that he had not heard since the 40's and 50's, but they might be republicans too. Clinton needs to step to the plate in tell her people this kind of behavior would not be tolerated.

One of the great things you have done Senator Obama

New Word of the Day - Tantrumary - This comes after the Primaries. This is where you throw tantrums and see what you get!

Let's hope this committee ignores the blackmail and selects the right candidate for VP!

OBAMA08!

Can someone please explain the math to me when it is said that more people voted for Clinton? You can't pick and choose which states count according to how you do in them. All states and caucuses count therefore Obama won the popular vote and that is why he is OUR nominee!

I love hearing all of Obama's supporters saying they do not want the Clintons back in the White House as if they had a clue. So many of them have never paid any attention to politics until Obama began his run for the presidency. While I comend Obama for his ability to excite, he should work on his ability to inform because clearly, informed, his supporters are not. Keep bashing Hillary, then you all can blame her for why her supporters did not join all of you nasty, vulgar idiots that led to Obama's loss.

It's outrageous to have Clinton staff and backers going on national television advocating for a Clinton VPship. That certainly doesn't seem like a way to unify the party. Does it make Obama a bad person if he doesn't pick her? Seems like more of a devisive and manipulative attempt to have their way than to unify the party. If people are stupid enough to vote for McCain who's policy platform is antithetical to Clinton's policies, I don't really think that they should be encouraged in that direction.

Please do not put Hillary on the ticket. She is vindictive, and wants us to believe we can not make it without her. Do not be intimidated by that bully, let her have her tempertantrum, and focus on MCsame. Inspite of all the racial challenges the majority of people are good Americans. We must believe and have hope.

This is so nice Caroline Kennedy will pick someone that will work with the world NOT with all RICH people. NO to the Clinton!

Obama.

It is about time that someone is standing up to let the CLINTONS know that they DON'T RUN this election process. She better get her act together if she wants to be considered because for the 18 million that she spoke about last night, Obama has another 18 and then some that will show up in the General.

Clinton obviously think that America is old, blind, and stupid. Not all of us have our head in the sand.

I have never, ever seen Caroline Kennedy so happy. In fact I never saw her involed in politics as she is now. This tells me a lot. I am thrilled she is involved in the Obama campaign.

Without Clinton Obama will never win 18 million people are dead for Obama???

We have several Republicans on this site. They want and Hillary wants him to pick her so that the Republicans can have McCain and his VP beat the pants off of him. That would be the only way that McCain can win and Hillary can run in 2012. She needs to step back and do the right thing and endorse Obama and stop her messy mess. Lets move on and do what we need to do and that is as Democrats pump up the volumn for Obama and bring in more Dems and get the Democrats back into the Oval Office.

Rochelle on New York City!!!!!

And every one of these people supports Obama…reminds me of Bush surrounding himself with yes-men because he was sure he had all the answers anyway, and didn't want to hear anyone who disagreed with him.
The only ticket to bring everyone on board would be Obama/ Clinton. Otherwise, the Dems lose to McCain.
And to all you Omababots who are so sure he will bring change-can you give me an example of a change he will propose and get through the Congress? Just one? I hear "change' "change" but no specifics. And by the way, "Change we can believe in" is very bad grammar! I'd love change, but I do not think he has the knowledge and connections to actually do anything. And now he's threatening Iran to appease the Republicans. Same old, same old! Both parties nominated weak candidates who talk a good game but will do nothing positive for this country. If we bomb Iran, we are doomed!

Caroline is going to name herself like Dick Cheney did to George Bush!

Quick follow to previous post. The 12th Amendment addresses this, but in doing so calls for a vote for Vice President.

It seems that neither applies, or I am just not understanding the Article nor the Amendment.

If Hillary runs as an Independent, she will be the next rPresident

Quality people? The guy from FNMA is a disaster, he ran FNMA into the ground and helped create the disfunction in the market now. Bad pick. Only person he can pick for VP and win is Bloomberg. If bloomy isnt in the mix he won't win. Just a quick question for Obama supporters. You realize that if Obama or Hillary becomes president he will roll back both tax cuts Bush gave us, which in money terms if youhave 3 children thats guarenteed 1800 less on your return. You understand this correct? You also understand that your taxes that come out of your paycheck will rise to pay for healthcare for some idiot who decided at 18 he didnt wanna goto college cause he would rather booze up or his parents didnt save enough cause they wanted to party instead of going to college? Oh this will happen to those making over 45K. I make 67K and i cant afford any more taxes taken out nor do i want to pay for healthcare for some bozo who didnt push himself to do better in life and now collects garbage and makes 20K. I dont care about him I care about my kids.

For all of you Hillary backers that are upset, as democrats why would you all even consider voting for John Mccain. This is no popularity contest or a spectacle to be taken lightly. This is about the future of our Great country.

This is about policies and things like Jobs, healthcare, our soldiers and the futures of our children. Unfortunately your statements are being made out of personal contempt and not sound judgment. Something like what many right wing republicans do. You all would be so unpatriotic and selfish not to vote for Obama because he outperformed your candidate.

That is truly so unpatriotic

Now I know America is better than that and unfortunately for the haters the best of America will prevail and you all slider back into your ignorance little lives and complain your lives away.

"You would rather put our country through 4 more years of GWB aka Grandpa McCain, rather than vote for your party and for change?"

Yes because Bush RAN for change in 2000, change is not always good. Obama is a puppet to the DNC has always been. He will NEVER win in Nov, but I knew he was going to win vs. Hillary because the DNC don't like her, she got more votes (you know real votes not bullied votes) but the supers pushed Obama over the top and they "system" made Obama win.

I would not be amazed if Obama killed off McCain so he could run unopposed AGAIN what an elitist group we have running for the DNC.

Hillary write in 08′

@Dave SC can you say sore loser. HA HA HA or republican???

At first I was for a Obama/Clinton ticket…but after last night..nah..not anymore…Hilary and her supporters think this election is about her and nobody else. Bush thinks like that and I do not want the democratic version of him….she makes me more nervous now then ever.

Rendell would be horrible. He was still saying Wednesday morning that Hillary would make a better President. They are still campaigning.

Barack ran a perfect campaign and he will select the best VP that can work with him. We must go forward.

Hillary and Bill bring so much baggage and a lot of garbage.

A 60 year old Republican w/female voting for Barack Obama.

The one sure way to lose is to pick Hillary for VP. She can have another time but this is NOT her time. Last night was nauseating to watch. Choose carefully but never, ever pick Hillary…PLEEEZE

Very good. The Clintons will be too much baggage to muddle through on a daily basis. We don't want to do that again. They have had their time and is time for them to move on. They represent the same old Washington politics. We want CHANGE!!!!!

Senator Obama has picked a good team, please anyone but Hillary.

Caroline Kennedy and Barack Obama, will Mechelle be a stand by your man kinda of gal? The story will break real soon.

There are so many qualified people for V.P. such as John Edwards, Daschle, Bidden and they are so well respected.

I sure hope Caroline Kennedy can talk sense into Sen. Obama, and inform him he does not need Sen. Clinton to be elected president .
Sen. Obama won the primary electon without Sen. Clinton and Bill Clinton.

Hillary is trying to strongarm her name onto the ballot. What she doesn't realize is that if Obama doesn't pick her and Obama loses, Hillary will be blamed for this defeat and become a political outcast for the Democrats (She may get complimented from Rush Limbaugh though). Her political life will be effectively over.

So, Hillary supporters, go ahead, vote for McCain. You will only end up hurting your cause and your candidate.

Hillary being VP makes absolute sense if the party is to be united fast with little disruption and hard feelings. It's obvious.

I'm afraid this solution may be too simple for those controlling the process.

I hope Hillary Clinton will bow out and turn away from the back stabbing DNC and Washington boys club.
She would get tremendous support were she to run as an Independent.
I respect and admire her for the terrific fight she put up and her many years she has given to Public Service.
Obama is a weak candidate , inexperienced and unvetted.
America will pay dearly , should he make it to the White House.

I agree with Irene Adams, what makes Kennedy an expert on this??? Well her ole man never inspired me, didn't he bring us to the brink of nuclear war???
Obama needs Clinton by his side, a woman can add a lot of common sense to his leadership…

===========hey clintons,

——–Leave our country alone————-

hillary is worst than bush

OBAMA SUPPORTERS- Please open your mind to the fact that Hillary ran a terrific campaign, this is politics, down, dirty, and unforgiving! She also did something just as significant as Obama winning the nomination, she was the first female to run so long in a major party's competitive political race. Please remember that Hillary and Obama have both poured their hearts and souls for the past year and a half so Hillary has every right to concede when and where she choses. I am an avid Obama supporter who understands when you fail to meet your dreams there will be harsh feelings of disappointment and time is needed to heal. Hillary still needs to lose her husband, he makes me sick!

I will be glad, when this "circus" is over.Come 2009, and the Democrats take office, for REAL…………………………………..

OBAMA/SEBELIUS '08

This is discusting how even after Obama has won the nomination; we continue to se hate, hate, hate and more hate. This proof that we are devided in America; and even after this historic milestone in our lives; you people continue to not be satisfied. What is this telling us for the future. Wipe your eyes people and look real careful; Obama has an aweful lot of work to do to unite America; it will not come easy; and with the two of them on the ticket; they are inseparable. Noone will touch them. I am a Hillary supporter diehard!!!! However last night i accepted the fact that he won; but with that said; be certain, I will try to understand him; I will try to accept him as our nominee; but I will NOT accept him if he does not make Hillary his running mate! Case and point.

Caroline Kennedy is such a great choice to help find a V.P.! She's done such great work over the years as President of the Kennedy Library Foundation, as director of the Commission on Presidential Debates and as director of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Also as adviser to the Harvard Institute of Politics.

Great hire. Please pick someone other than the Wicked Witch of the South (aka Hillary Clinton).

I like Obama, he seems genuine. He is an idealist, which is always good. McCain is obviously more of a realist…which is unpopular…but still, better than evil Hillary.

How about Ms. Kennedy herself as VP? I would like to see a female in this slot and have no reservations about this, just not Sen Clinton……I am tired about all the sexist chatter, people are rejecting the woman not the women…that is not sexist!

I am also confused. What has Caroline done to be so smart in finding a VP for Obama? Can someone give me some insight in why she is so special? She was only a First Daughter for a brief spell. Just because she is a Kennedy does not make her a political genius. If that were true, wouldn't she have ran off a bridge and killed a friend in a river by now?

Not All People Who Voted For Clinton Will Vote Against Obama! Thousands Are Leaving Her Camp Every Day. Even Some Of Her Biggest Supporters! You Cant Force That Poison Pill Clinton Down Obamas Throat! Get Over Yourselves!

hey, DJ,,,,yiy mean Nunn as in Nunn of the Above? …talk about establishment types.

Why doesn't Obama propose Caroline Kennedy as a VP candidate, I think she would make a great additional to the campaign.

I THINK OBAMA IS SURROUNDING HIMSELF WITH THE NECESSARY AND RIGHT PEOPLE TO ENSURE HE HAS A STRONG CHANCE TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY AND WILL BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER. CONTRARY TO WHAT OTHERS MAY THINK HAVING A CLINTON IN THE INNER CIRCLE ISN'T A NECESSITY.

Why do Clinton supporters insist on counting Michigan when Obama's name isn't even on the ballot?

All candidates have signed a pledge not to campaign in Michigan and Florida. Despite Clinton being the ONLY major name on the ballot in Michigan, she ONLY won 56% of the votes!!!!

Caroline is not going to let Obama pick Hillary. I'm relieved to see her on the team.

Being the master chess player that Barack is, I think this is a very wise decision. I am thrill that Caroline Kennedy is on the VP Team.

My choices for VP on the Obama ticket are as follows

Kathleen Sebelius Governor of Kansas
Senator Barbara Boxer of California
Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico
Senator John Edwards
Senator Claire McCaskill
I hope Senator Obama adds these find folks to his VP list.
Obama 08

Obama wins by being brilliant every step of his way to……White House. Great move.

OBAMA/FIDEL CASTRO 08!

Absolutely excellent choice–as long as she keeps him away from appointing Hillary.

For those who think Obama NEEDS Hillary.. ah, look again at who is the nominee.

For those who are having a 10yr old type of tantrum- wah, I just won't vote if Hillary isn't on the ticket! wah! - you are the most selfish of voters.

We CAN NOT DO ANOTHER 4 YEARS under REPUBLICAN leadership! What part of the last 7 years are you happy with? $4+ gas? 4000+ dead soldiers? foreclosures nation wide? an economy in recession? An America that is no longer respected by the rest of the globe? Are you proud of a president who slaughter's the English language every time he opens his mouth? And it seems McCain is following Bush's lead on everything - including not knowing his facts when speaking to the public.

Both Obama and Hillary are outstanding and we would be lucky to have either one - I would have voted for Hillary had she won but she didn't. We need a new direction.

One happy Obama supporter.

So apparently the US people are voting, not on substance. Remember that President George W Bush's campaign also stated that "we need change", yet look at where that got us over the past several years. I have heard alot of rhetoric around change, but not substance behind it.

I am a democrate by heart, but have been taken back by the party's issues for the past several months. How can this party dream of leading the country when they have so many issues with just deciding on who to put into the race? I believe in democracy, yet I do not believe in indecisiveness. We waited so long for those undecised swing votes that delayed this process going forward. These delagates are put into positions for making decisions… I am afraid of their lack of actions when the country is in financial and reputational turmoil. We need action now

Next, all I have heard is that Obama is an African American…. he is also white…. These both factors will help his campaign. Yet the biggest mistake that Obama can do is not to have Clinton as VP. Obama's victory is not by a landslide whatsoever, so he needs to capture the voters that Clinton received…. the polls show that many who supported Hillary will not vote for Obama, but rather McCain.

> If Hillary is not the VP you will have 18 million voters including this
> family that will be ticked off and will not only refuse to vote for Obama
>….but will start campaigning for McCain.

Be our guest… and while you're at it, you may want to start thinking about how you're going to survive after you are unemployed, without healthcare, foreclosed and outsourced. Forewarned if forearmed.

We should thank S. Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy for helping to dividing the Democratic Party by endorsing S. Obama knowing that S. Clinton is well liked and qualified for the job!!!

OBAMA/REV.WRIGHT 08!

Why do we care what Caroline Kennedy thinks other than who her father and mother were? She is not involved in politics and has in fact shied away from it. Aren't the Kennedy's just another corrupt political family like the Obam supports claim the Clinton's to be.

If he truly wants to unite this party then he can show it and chose Hillary. Otherwise its just words. We need action Obama not just another politicians empty promises. Put your money where your mouth is or you will loose her supporters, like myself.

OK PEOPLE LET ME REMIND YOU THAT BEING THE SPOUSE OF A FORMER PRESIDENT DOES NOT GIVE YOU EXPERIENCE………….I DONT KNOW WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO IGNORE THAT………BUSH HAD EXPERIENCE AND LOOK WHERE WE ENDED UP!

Move on June 4th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

To all you catty Hillary supporters that "will vote for McCain" if she's not on the ticket, I ask this:

You would rather put our country through 4 more years of GWB aka Grandpa McCain, rather than vote for your party and for change?

That's disgusting.
==========================

I wouldn't vote for Obama if Hillary was on the ticket!!!

Run as an Independent Hillary!!!!!!!!!

Well guys, No Hillary, No Vote! Even if she endorses Obama, I still wont be voting for him or at all and I am sure, there are plenty of us who feel the same way. It's been a lot fun. Good luck to you guys!

If it took you that long to win the Democratic race, why waste it and pick someone completely different from your views. Make a wise descion Obama, and stop talking to the AIPAC.

Obama 08′

What happened to Article II of the Constitution of United States?

In every Case, after the Choice of the President, the Person having the greatest Number of Votes of the Electors shall be the Vice President.

Rumor has it that McCain is meeting with Bob Dole for his running mate, really playing on his new experience themed campaign slogan!

OBAMA/OSAMA 08!

Please NO Hillary Clinton. I just saw on the news this morning that the BET founder (who trashed Obama on tv) and Lanny Davis are trying to get her on the ticket. Someone please tell me it ain't so!

Obama seem to project so far that he really like and respect Hillary, and know the worth of this woman that he has campaigned against…worked with.

He has now appointed a panel of 3 to pick his vp candidates, which include Caroline Kennedy. Caroline Kennedy does not like Hillary. She will probably select another woman or two. Does this all mean that Obama doesn't want Hillary as vp and he and his campaign is doing the usual…..him projecting a different face than what his campaign is really doing?

Everyone knows that Hillary has more than earned the vp slot.
It will be interesting to see what his selection panel comes up with.
Will Obama be fair?

please no clintons

I don't think Clinton would be the smartest choice either. But Obama is thinking strategically and he knows that although us Obama backers don't want to see HRC on the ticket, we'll still come through for him, because we're voting with our brains and not with our emotions. Vote democrat 08 - no matter what!

But I doubt he'll choose Hillary.

IF OBAMA SELECT HILLARY FOR THE V.P. POSITION IT WOULD BE A HUGE MISTAKE.THE NEXT FOR FOUR YEARS WILL CONSIST OF LOOKING OVER HIS SHOULDERS AND DEFENDING HIS PRESIDENTIAL DECISIONS. LIFE IS HARD ENOUGH WITHOUT FIGHTING YOUR V.P. FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. PLEASE OBAMA GET SOMEONE ELES ANY ONE ELSE BUT HILLARY.

Mike Hunt for VP!

I think his VP is already leading the search.

I have to say after months of listening to Obama fans I have decided that if he will be anything like his supporters this country is destined to fall apart. I have never read such hate and truly disgusting comments about another person in my life. Ok, so you dont like the Clintons, ok so you didnt want to see her win, Ok so you dont want her as VP.. OK, OK, OK. BUT DO YOU ALL HAVE TO BE SO NEGATIVE AND UGLY???? If this man is truly going to CHANGE AMERICA, he better start with his own supporters. You all are not what he speaks of, you all are the same ugly and nasty political types that you want out of office! This country is in need of some serious healing, and the sooner the Obama fanatics stop tearing Hillary apart the better off the rest of us will be, Do you all think you can stop and take a look at the issues??? "Your man" won… now lets see if he can back up everything he claims to be. GOD BLESS AMERICA, we sure need it!

*********************************************************************
To those who try to 'Make the best of the situation" who say that
Hillary should be veep'ed, the platform that Obama ran from
becomes all but shattered if he picks Clinton as the running
mate. If Obama proves to be that shaky and without a backbone,
I honestly believe that McCain will be the better president. Obama's
best chances are picking a running mate who really teams up
with his vision, yet make up for what he lacks. Hillary offers nothing
that Obama lacks (Their strengths are similar in terms of experience)
and if he picks her, he'd loose his primary winning point, that is his
msg. of "change". If Obama is to loose either way, he should at
least loose to McCain is a dignified way. Picking Hillary will
only help him go down in humiliation. Also, we need new energy,
something new in the next phase of the campaign - Only if you
can convince Edwards…..
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Not sure how all of a sudden hillary's rallying point and agenda revolves around the women and the feminist movement.I do not trivialize the importance of women's rights, but i thought the focus was about, the economy, the Iraq war, health care, high energy prices, jobs

Hooray!!!!!! Way to go Barack!!!!!

Wake up AMERICA!!!
Not voting or voting for McCain because Hillary is not on the ticket is on of the DUMBEST things I have heard this election season. At the end of the day the Clinton’s will be okay. If we allow more of the same BS to go on in this country they will not be affected by it. Rather, the everyday hard working Americans who try to provide for their families living pay-check to pay-check will suffer.

Do you really think your decision to spite Obama hurts them? WAKE UP!!!
You are only HURTING YOURSELF!

What he looses in women voters for not picking Hillary, he'll gain in Independents for not picking her. A net gain!!

Judging by his exemplary success at organising and running both his actual campaign and his fund-raising efforts, I have no doubt that Obama's search for a VP will be equally as thorough and organised, and will prove in the end to be a well thought-out choice… and will be someone who reflects his core message of "Change - No More Politics as Usual"

Even if obama takes HILLARY as VP I' still not voting for him.I' writting HILLARY"S name in NOV.HILLARY SUPPORTERS SHOULD DO THE SAME THING SINCE THEY DON;T NEED OUR VOTES.

Please, anyone but Hillary. She and her campaign have done nothing but undermine Obama's campaign from day one. New ideas, fresh start — no more of old Washington politics please — and that includes Senator Clinton, Bill and all the baggage they'd bring with them.

Texas Trail Dog what did Caroline Kennedy have to do with Ted Kennedy's accident with his secretary. She was just a little kid at the time that happened. Do you read or know anything about history?

The selection of running mate should depend on Senator Barack Obama, his campaign, and whoever he chooses from the Party Leadership and elsewhere to advise him.

Hillary Clinton and Lanny Davis are not in a position to dictate policy on this matter; especially following Hillary Clinton’s ungracious and defiant refusal to acknowledge Senator Barack Obama as the nominee.

This is a great team for Obama. They will use thoughtful and deliberate conclusions to help him select the right candidate. I am glad that Caroline Kennedy is part of the tem because shecan bring fresh perspective to help decide who would be the best choice.

If Obama doesn't pick Hillary, she'll be getting my write-in vote
for President in November. I cannot vote for Obama, who the "old boy
Democrats" shoved down my throat. This contest was so biased and unfair. Now take your Obama and shove him!

PLEASE DON'T HAVE HILLARY ON THIS SHORT LIST! LAST NIGHT WAS A REASON SHE CANNOT REPRESENT CHANGE!

OBAMA 2008!

People are right people that support Hillary are not going to vote for Obama they'll vote for McCain if she's not on the ticket that would be really smart on Obama's part. That will really help win the swing states that he done so well in. LOL!

I was just looking for a post to make a comment. I think it is funny to read how people think Barack Obama will not win the general election. NEWS FLASH about 16 months ago they said that Hillary was the SURE NOMINEE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. YET 16 MONTHS LATER BARACK OBAMA BEAT THE SURE THING. SO IT WILL BE FUN TO SEE IF BARACK OBAMA WINS THE GENERAL ELECTION BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK HE WILL. YET HE BEAT THE MOST POWERFUL DEMOCRAT IN GOVERNMENT.

CHOKE ON THAT SLAPPY

tissue anyone?

What a touching moment.

Obama '08

Absolutely fantastic! Thanks to the good sense of Barack Obama for fully vetting this potential vice-president in a fair and unbiased way. Praise God!

Hillary is only doing this to get jobs for her and her husband. Obama should diss, just on principle. Hillary could have been part of history, now she's only going to be a footnote…

Hope, this guy will keep his promise if he is the President. I wonder if he could do as he promise.

God, i love this guy (Obama).

Obama should pick someone who is reflective of his campaign's message: Change We Can Believe In. Personally, I do not 'believe' in anything about Hillary except her overwhelming ambition and her lack of scruples. Obama should pick someone with whom he can work as an effective team, and his choice should be his choice. He should not care what suits the Clintons and should only pick her if it really suits him and his plans.

Obama. Hillary doesnt need to be VP to help you in NOvember. She can campaign for you and tell her supporters to vote for him. You may want to put her in charge of your Health Care task force. That would be a nice gesture. She messed up in the 90s…lets say she earned one more chance at Healthcare.

He should pick Russ Feingold and watch em all drop their jaws.

True leaders don't make all the decisions, they surround themselves with people that make good decisions. This gets more done and prevents bottlenecks - not to mention empowering people.

Good pick! Mr. O

Don't let team Billary try to force you into anything. YOU WON!!! Show them who's running the Democratic party now!

John Edwards!!!!!!!!

Then I want to see all 4 President/VP candidates in a no-holds barred debate.!!!

The Democrats would win huge.

I've said from day 1, (okay maybe not day 1, but several months ago) that Obama and Edwards are easily the 2 smartest candidates on either side in this race. And to be fair, and show I'm not just biased towards Dems, Mike Huckabee would finish 3rd in intelligence.

An Obama/Edwards ticket is exactly what this country needs right now.

Now somebody needs to convince Edwards of this.

The best VP for the job is Governor Richardson of New Mexico. He knows the foreign policy and he will draw in the hispanic voters even more. DONOT choose Clinton, not because she will not help the party because she has dedicated herself to doing so even after this nomination. However, it is the big BILL problem in the whitehouse who will try to manipulate her into manipulating OBAMA on wrong decisions as well has BILL swarming all the interns or acting like an underprivileged child! Keep her out only for that reason. BILL CLINTON is trouble and has shown his true colors as well as Hillary. Although, Hillary has a lot of pull etc… I think OBAMA wants to do this on his own with his choice. I think the Kennedys are TERRIFIC and definitely the right choice to help him find his VP. THANK YOU GOD!!!

Republicans can be very happy, they will win in November , McCain is NOT Bush !
It is well known and has been for the Hillary voters that the media and the DNC wanted Obama for president, more lack of respect for Hillary by ignoring her 18 millions voters will not unite or endear us in November.
Caroline Kennedy helping to chose a vp ? What a joke !

Whoever the team is… Let them say NO to Hillary firmly

Unbelievable. The Democratic Party nominated Obama who lacks the experience and now some want to add Caroline Kennedy, Based on experience? I think not, why would her name come up, because she is John Kennedy's daughter? How could this ticket beat MCain?
The Dems really need to consider how we are to win the White House in November. Add Hillary who is certainly qualified to the ticket and we can do it. Without her, good luck. Without Hillary, many of her supporters will vote for McCain, write her in or stay home.

HERE COME THE FAVORS! CAROLYN KENNEDY GETS TO HELP CHOOSE THE NEXT VP? WHY WHAT HAS SHE DONE OTHER THAN ENDORSE OBAMA? SHE HOLDS NO OFFICE ISNT AN ELECTED OFFICAL, AND SHE GETS TO CHOOSE A VP? HOW ELITE.! NOT ONLY DID OUR VOTES NOT COUNT! THE SUPERDELEGATES, ELITIST PICKED THE CANDIDATE OF THEIR CHOICE, NOW THE LIKES OF OPRAH, SPRINGSTEEN WILL BE DETERMINING POLICY. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR IN THIS COUNTRY PEOPLE.

It is very obvious that Caroline Kennedy does not remember her father she was to young. JFK would never support someone like Obama.

Please don't let the Hillary camp use their leverage to pressure you into picking her as VP. A lot of people in the US do not like her - Republicans would rise up in great numbers, rallying against her, if she was on the ticket…

Especially — after all the numerous speeches in which Hillary emphasized how unqualiified Obama is… what sense does it make to include her? She would only prove to continue to manipulate, stelth and manuver to to upstage President Obama.

No, she's bad news… drop her from the short list.

Think Jim Webb.

Please, please not Hillary.

Her lying (sniper fire anyone?), flip-flopping (war is good, no war is bad!) and wanting to change the rules every time they did not benefit her (FL and MI should be punished and not count at all. Oh…I'm behind…wait, FL and MI should count fully, even though I didn't do the right thing, the thing that I agreed to do) has done her in.

She could not be trusted to hold the VP spot. President-to-be Obama needs people around him he can trust. Her inability to follow the rules, accept reality (really, people, haven't we had enough of a president who isn't grounded in reality? "We're not in a recession."), and grace to concede a hard fought battle makes her unacceptable.

Give her a health care post or something, and we'll see if she can get it done this time around.

thank you ,
ANYONE BUT CLINTON

we want change
we have voted for progress
we dont want dyansty
we dont want billy boo
we dont want the same old same

I don't think I speak for myself only when I say I will never cast a vote for Obama. I cannot believe his supporters are still being nasty and smart mouthed toward Hillary. Obama was "put in" by the DNC heavies and the media. It had nothing to do with any skills on his part. All of us Hillary supporters have to swallow the fact that Hillary lost because of the abandonment of her party, and not to mention race. How could anyone Hillary supporter unit with him when his supporters will not even to this day shut their mouths. I will either write in Hillary's name, or stay home, or might even cast a vote for McCain. You will not hold us hostage with threats of what will happen if we vote for McCain because there is more of a threat if we vote for Obama. He knows nothing and is a shady person who cannot be trusted. How could the DNC shove her aside. I hope they go down the toilet. I will not and do not believe for a moment that Hillary supporters will go his way or rub elbows with him - CNN you cannot manipulate us that way. It is sad when the DNC and media pick the choice for President and not the people. Stop playing your mind games, you won ok. But now WE have the power to stop him in November - GO FOR IT HILLARY SUPPORTERS.

I am sure that Obama will consider every thing before he seelects a VP. He will only choose Hillary if it is the best thing for the ticket. I thought people trusted his judgement? So why are the Obama supporters trying to tell him what to do if they trust his judgement so much?

Good move. They won't want Hillary AND Bill.

Hillary your suppporters want you to take it to the Convention…..we are behind you all the way!

Articles like this only inspire us and drive us to stand behind you no matter what.

We're there for you….so let's go to Denver and let the chips fall where they may!

Go Hillary!!!

Seems like the whole Democratic party is screaming "I'm staying home or voting for McCain if I don't get my way." GUESS WHAT…you're not all going to get your way…any combination of Democrats in the White House is better than McCain.
You defectors are all spoiled little children…I'm talking to Obama supporters as well, threatning to leave if he selects Hillary as veep…get over yourselves folks…
ARE YOU MORE INTERESTED IN ENDING THIS WAR AND FIXING THE ECONOMY OR GETTING YOUR OWN SPOILED INTERESTS SERVED?!?!?!?!?

BO will need HRC's 18 million votes in the fall. Plain as that.

Hooray another voice of reason. Caroline is levelheaded enough to know Hillary is out ! Ted Kenndy said as much a few weeks ago. After all Barack doesn't need Hillary, it's just that she wants people to think he does.

He really is this generation's JFK and just like John Mayer said…I hope it's time for our generation to lead this population and get the racists of the world in the minority and have us all stand up to lead this man to a much needed victory. In EVERY way McCain represents the past…let's stand together and bring this country a step towards the future!

Choose someone who does not have the last name Clinton

Caroline Kennedy for VP. She is pretty and a well known name. This would make the ticket seem "American" as apple pie. Kennedy legacy tied to Obama . .. . winning ticket!!

Obama is showing that he will take advice from sound people in every decision he makes unlike a Bush or Clinton. Clinton supporters, give it up. You need to wake up, nobody else.

LIKE AMERICAN EXPRESS SAYS: "MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENIFITS".

Yes - that makes sense. I was wondering what was in it for Ted Kennedy when he endorsed Obama.

POPULAR VOTE>?
Hillary Won by 10,000 in South Dakota
Barack is winning by 28,000 in Montana..
Net Gain for Barack 18,000 POPULAR VOTES..!
Using 2 of 3 Scenarios on CNN Hillary Was winning before tonight by less than 18,000 votes.
Therefore.. BARACK OBAMA WON THE POPULAR VOTE..
HILLARY SHUTT THE FRACK UPP…!!!
CLINTON Wins NO STATISTICAL BRACKETS… NONE..
NOTHING…
NOT 1…..
NADA.!
BARACK WON THE POPULAR VOTE..!!!!!

I think we all should chip in and pay for some Psycho Therapy for Mrs. Clinton..she is one twisted Sister.. WOW
Ohh lets make sure that Hellary gets an Aids test too..

Texas Trail Dog

You are such a great Clinton supporter she must be so proud of you!!!!!!!Call Hill tell her to run on Independent ticket, and tell her to take you with her. I can't believe CNN did not take your comment off, shame on you!!!

No Clinton please.

well thank god no clinton vp i have faith he will choose the right person hes a smart man just look how far he has come i cant wait to have him as president!!!!!

can we all say to Hillary……..

………………………………….your Fired…………. will she get a clue???

Better to hire a team to th edirty work of denying Hillary than him do it himself. No way can he have Hillary on the ticket. She doesn't gain any electoral votes. It will probably be Ted Strickland of Ohio. It's a no-brainer 20 electoral votes that he otherwise won't be able to get.

I am old enough to recall the Kennedy-Johnson team, getting us bogged down in Viet Nam and 50,000 Americans killed. And people want to complain about Bush!!!

Congrats for choosing flash over substance.

The hard-core Hill followers seem to think that without them, we can't win. But what they don't realize is that there are many more new/first time voters who can easily fill their void (and then some)

Dave SC,

Your comments indicate that you have no idea what it takes to run a nation. Of course you use committee & teams. They make the recommendation and he ultimately makes the final call.

Do actually think that the president review and analyze each decision independently?

Nader 2008.
Or maybe that Libertarian.

I am no longer a DemocRAT.

Do you need a committee to select Hillery

"Move on" You're right. The country doesn't need another 4 years of GWB. That's why the country shouldn't vote for another inexperienced whimp like Obama.

Probably another Kennedy for the White House, wow, that's change. Let's keep the Kennedy dynasty, monarchy, whatever you want to call it going.

It's funny, Obama supporters don't want Hillary on the ticket, but keep saying how she MUST go out and campaign really hard for him to win. They also want her supporters to vote for BO. The Obama group is aslo looking to Hillary's fund raisers for help with the general election.

Obama, the Bush/Cheney energy guy. You can't have your cake & eat it too!

Not a Clinton fan, but after all the vetting if they think Hillary is the best choice, who am I to argue. I have no doubt that they are a lot better qualified on the VP selection than most of us are. After all we all want what will be best for the USA and I think this team will do everything it can to do just that job.

WHOEVER HE PICKS AS HIS VP I HOPE ALL THE DEMOCRATS STILL VOTE FOR HIM IN NOVEMBER!!!! LET'S BE WISE AND NOT IGNORANT!

ANYONE BUT MCBUSH!!!!!

IF YOU CHOOSE TO BE ONE SIDED AND SET IN YOUR WAYS, DON'T COMPLAIN WHEN THINGS NEVER CHANGE. AMERICANS ARE ALWAYS CRYING ABOUT WANTING CHANGE BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT, THEY CRITIZE AND JUDGE AND DONT WANT TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN! SO TYPICAL!

Good selection - A tribute to the Kennedy Family.
I might add, anyone is fine for this slot except Hillary.

I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THE CLINTONISTAS AND HILLARY, DEMANDING THEY BE RESPECTED, WHEN IN FACT HILLARY SHOWED A LACK OF RESPECT HERSELF IN NOT CONGRATULATING OBAMA ON HIS NOMINATION. NARCISSISTS, SELF ABSORBED EGOS , ALL OF THEM.

Fatal mistake if Obama picks Hillary for VP. What a mess that would be.

I don't know what is Carter doing here after the interview with HAMAS.
I don't think Hillary will be in same ticket that Obama……
Hillary's supporters never will vote by Obama…they will stay at home.
Obama has to pay with something a Kennedy, Richardson, Edwards
(no VP please) and I forget Kerry.
He can't put Caroline in honor of her father JFK o her mother JOK

Are you forgetting that Obama barely won this contest? If you want him to win the national election, then forget your bigotries against the Clinton, and think Politics. He need her and her supporters to win this election. Of course, i forgot, i am dealing with politically immature people, like your candidate himself….

Hillary antics are bad signs of what type of person she is. she will try to jeopardize his campaign so she can run again in 2012. i would not have the clintons anywhere near the general campaign. go ahead, kennedy.

Joe Lieberman! Let's get some wisdom in the white house!

I hope that Barack and his team will not choose Hillary as a running mate.

But she's still running for co-president.

Hillary is brilliant and often a better speaker than she is generally perceived to be. But she needs to go so far as to rebuild her ego - get over her self centeredness and her starving for applause and personal adulation - before she can be an integral part of a program for governing as envisioned by Barack Obama.

I know for sure now Hillary is not on this ticket. Especially after that sour comment she made. She truly going to need to learn to speak more postive and be whole lot more appreciative when someone congratulate her and go all out to do so. And while she's pouting