June 5, 2008
Posted: June 5th, 2008 01:45 PM ET

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Davis is a supporter of Hillary Clinton.
Davis is a supporter of Hillary Clinton.

(CNN) – Lanny Davis, one of Hillary Clinton's most stalwart supporters, is stepping up his efforts to land Hillary Clinton in the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket, joining the group VoteBoth.com as a senior adviser.

The organization was set up several weeks ago by former Clinton aides with the initial mission of landing both candidates on the same ticket, no matter what the order. In recent weeks the group has pivoted to expressly advocating for Clinton to serve in the No. 2 spot.

Co-founder Sam Arora says Davis, who has become a fixture on cable news shows, will be a "terrific advocate."

"He’s going to be out there making the case for how the Obama-Clinton 'dream ticket' puts Democrats in the best place to beat the Republican machine in November," Arora told CNN.

Often appearing on CNN, Davis has been a tenacious advocate for Clinton during the course of the primary season.

Following Obama's speech on his relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright in March, Davis expressed concern on the Huffingtonpost.com that Obama still had not answered several questions about the controversial pastor. In a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed a month later, Davis again pressed the Illinois senator to address "unanswered questions" about his former pastor more fully.

He also wrote an article on the Huffingtonpost.com in April titled "The Top Ten List of Undisputed Facts Showing Barack Obama's Weaknesses in the General Election Against John McCain.

VoteBoth.com also reports its petition seeking a unity ticket has maxed out its web servers. The petition includes several prominent Democrats, most of whom are backers of the New York Democrat, including Govs. Ed Rendell and Tom Vilsack and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Dianne Feinstein.

Clinton reportedly raised the issue of serving as vice president in a conference call with New York supporters Tuesday. Her campaign said the New York senator is willing to do whatever she can to help the party unify ahead of the fall election.

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Jim in Los Angeles   June 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I have one question: how come the "VoteBoth.com" website is only affiliated with pro-Clinton supporters?

This seems like a last-ditch ploy by the Clinton campaign to not accept their loss. (Don't try to tell me this is an independent group, it is obviously not.)

This is the very reason that party unity ranks low right now, but as soon as this issue is behind us (because Hillary accepts her defeat), the party will begin to mend itself under Barack and we will all be fine.

Obama is a democrat. McCain is a conservative. 'Nuff Said.

jane in CA   June 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

when will they understand the math? and when will they accept that's not going to work to put Hill in vp for Obama? Let's Obama committee work this out. Please, Hill and her camp don't blackmail or force Obama no more.

Reagan Democrat   June 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Clinton should be considered but ONLY if she agrees to open up the records on (a) the contributions to the Clinton library and the Clinton foundation, (b) the speaking engagements of Bill Clinton during the past 8 years, and (c) the business dealings of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Let's see how good she looks then.

Didine - Maryland   June 5th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Lanny Davis, please stay out of this. Obama is a grow-up and do not need your advice. He will pick who ever he trusts and feels comfortable with. This is none of your business Lanny.

Dusacre   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

If so who will pick up the 3:00AM red phone?

There are just some ads or attacks that you cannot air dfuring the primary if you want to be in the ticket.

Let face the true: Obama/Clinton ticket will NOT work.

Michael Lorton, Virginia   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

As inappropriate and ungracious as Hillary was in her speech on the night that Obama secured the Democratic nomination......so is Lanny Davis. There is a formal process to apply for the VP slot and Hillary should follow the rules.......not Hillary's rules.......but the DNC rules. Some of Hillary's supporters were also informed that any formal correspondence in support and/or political muscling to bear pressure on Obama to consider Hillary for the VP slot was also inappropriate....but it is individuals like Lanny Davis who are in denial. Obama will make his choice when the time requires it. I believe that Hillary is reserved to the fact her running as VP on the Obama ticket is highly unlikely......and likely.....so should her advisors. Adding more salt in the wound will gain nothing for Hillary...eithier politically or personally. Lanny.......let it go. Americans have had enough.

JR Chatt TN   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

This is a joke..right?
Just say NO!!

Andre   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Hillary would be more attractive if it wasn't for her group of Misfit surrogates.

Bill Clinton: Will someone give him his meds? He sees more conspiracies than Mel Gibson (Conspiracy theory) and Russell Crowe (A beautiful Mind) combined.

Wolfson: Looks like Woogie from "Something about Mary"

Lanny Davis : I think he wants Hillary all to himself I wouldn't be surprised if he was her boyfriend

Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Could she put anymore lips Gloss on her lips, they put a glare on my TV screen.

Lisa Caputo: The least annoying of the bunch, but maybe the biggest Liar

Bob Johnson: Steve Urkel of the Clinton Family

Harold Ickes: His last name is Ickes how fitting.

Terry MC: The Grench that lost the Election.
and the rest of the donut eating Posse please go away, and Hillary just may be VP.

Jerry in Fresno   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Hillary should remain a senator. She can accomplish more in the Senate.

Obama certainly won't veto any legislation she champions.

The thought that a Democrat would vote for McCain over Obama is laughable, so that threat is meaningless.

mike   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Obama typical dem. put a abortion clinic on every corner. Kill those Babies, But when it fits his political agenda we must stop the troops from being killed. Hopfully after 8 years of bush and 8 years of Mcain the people that talk outb boths sides of there mouth will move to another country, maybe Iran.

Sue Dilts   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Please stop with all the Hillary Clinton wants and wishes. I wanted to relish the moment in a very historic event in American History. Instead you allowed 75% coverage to Hillary and 25% to the fact that an African American had been chosen as the democratic candidate. It was the first time in a long time I was actually proud of America. Yet it was overshadowed by the Clinton coverage. I started my voting for President with John F. Kennedy. I feel fortunate to be able to vote for Barack Obama. Thank you for taking my wishes into consideration. I am a 66 year old white female lower income no college education that yes, surprise, supports Barack Obama because he DOES GIVE ME HOPE!

JJ   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

These people need to leave this man (Obama) alone. He's going to pick someone that is effective and trustworthy. Let him make the decision instead of trying to force it down his throat.
Obama is capable of making an intelligent decision. Leave him alone!!!!!!

Mike   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

OBAMA please Listen,

What she did to Vince Foster is the same thing her backers what to do to you!!

former democrat   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I REALLY HOPE HRC TURNS DOWN THE VP POSITION. SHE GO INDEPENDENT AND ALL OF 18 PLUS MILLION SUPPORTERS WILL GLADLY FOLLOW HER. MILLIONS OF DEMOCRATS WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHO THE VP IS.

Tjaye in LA   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Wow! How many ways can this man show he has no respect for Sen. Obama? She lost; let go. Most are moving on.

Amber   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I know tons of people who have signed the Petition already. :) and I just forwarded it to my entire email address book, telling them to forward it on as well.

max   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

It is a shame that after Obama has made history, folks like Lanny can't even give him time to enjoy the moment before trying to push Hilary down his troat.

Hilary should not be on the tickey after the way she has conducted herself during the campaign. How devious a comment she made for staying in he race. Tuesday night just spell out her true self towards Obama. No doubt Hilary has ran a good race, but the sad thing is after working so hard she exit with disrespect, working of her own.

Remember Hilary always esteem others above yourself especially when it is due.
Lanny needs to take some laxative and go to the washroom. Remember folks a decision out of anger will always be regretful.

I wish the people of USA and Obama well.

Mike   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I do not understand why they need to pursue this. Her strategics failed her and now they are trying to do something to earn their millions that she paid them. This is Obama's choice and only his. He will pick the best candidate that he would be able to work with and compliment his ideas for the nation. Hillary and Bill have too much baggage and do not believe he would want an ex-President and a person that she should be President in the WH.
NO TO HILLARY!!! NO TO BILL!!! NO TO LANNY!!!

William, from Cali   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

This guy, is what's "all wrong" with............Washington- POLITICS, in America....Hey,somebody tell him to go get a real Job, or write another book..............He's one of the "Bitter ones";you can see it, in his choice of friends..............

Hari   June 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Absolutely not. Hillary represents the corrupted establishment that Obama is trying so hard to reform....not to mention all of her antics durign the election season. And then there's Bill who'll be trying to give directions 24/7. No way.

Obama/Richardson 2008.

Glenn   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

The so-called "Dream Ticket" will be the Democrat's worst "Nightmare." Those propsing such an "unholy" teaming need to get real. Foremost for Democrats is to defeat McCain ending the worse eight years of political history in America. We need to end the war, bring the troops home, repair the economy including the mortgage scandal and the $4 per gallon gasoline, restore both human and civil rights that have trampled on for eight years and a whole host of things. Democrats, esppecailly Hillary supporters, need to clearly understand that if Obama were to lose because they sat it out or wrote her in on the ballot or voted McCain. She too loses. Obama supporters will see that her political career never ever takes off anytime in the future. That's only fair because of all the threats on the Hillary supporters.

robert   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

What don't these people understand...can't they get a job doing something else? Hillary is old Washington and not wanted.Yes -vote both , but with Billary its a threesomme... Say good-bye Hillary

Randy M   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

This guy is about as worthless as they come. He spouts off numbers that are non-existent to everyone else. The King of the "phony polls" wants Hillary to be VP.....not gonna happen Lanny boy. The more you push, the further away she gets from any position.

What a crud this dweeb is.

Bonnie   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I believe the women in America who supported Hillary will vote for Obama without Hillary on the ballot. If she hadn't been the first lady we would not even had heard about her, there are more qualified, honest people that qualify for Vice-President. I'm sure Lanny has been promised some position in the white house and if Hillary doesn't end up there in some role, he will have to find a real job. Also, please don't have him on your shows, I always turn the channel if he appears.

Arin, Florida   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I've always liked both candidates and am very optimistic there will be a joint ticket. It will be unbeatable. I even signed the VoteBoth petition.

SDunn   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Josh, no one can demand anything from Obama! He won the nomination brilliantly. If Hillary was the nominee no one could demand anything from Hillary! Hillary doesn't OWN 18 million people and their votes! Not all those people still support her! So you can't claim that at all! More sane people are actually putting their interests first and will not vote against their own interests this time. This time they're not going to vote against their party for spite. Others unfortunately will and will pay the price, but they shouldn't cry when they receive a 3rd Bush term. Also this was primary season! Just because you win West VA in the primary doesn't mean you'll win it in the General election. Sorry you can't compare primary polls with general election polls to claim electibility, why? Because Kerry was way ahead of Bush in the primary season and look what happened! Also, Hillary was not vetted at all this season so none of her scandals came up. Many people are not aware of her past scandals like some of us older people are aware of them. Believe me the Republicans would rehash all of that and then some.

ANA, LOS ANGELES, CA   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

NICE TRY BUT NOT GOING TO WORK

Mecca   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I have never seen so much disrespect as shown by Obama's supporters! It shows clearly how inmature they are, just as much as their candidate is. They write and speak as horrifying as their blogs show. You do not win by insulting intelligent and patriotic people like Hillary Clinton and her family. Grow up and show respect because when Obama reaches an older age, you will do to him exactly what you are doing to Hillary and McCain now. Speak issues, not insults and disrespectful terms! The more you express yourselves as you are doing now, the less chances your candidate will have for winning!
Mecca

Debbie in NJ   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

GOD, this guy is an annoyance. Every time he and Kiki McLean (another incredibly annoying Clinton backer) are on CNN, I feel like I'm listening to nails on a chalkboard. BTW, I'm not slamming Clinton supporters in general. It's just that Lanny is – well, he's just a big...um... d-bag.

yen   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Lanny Davis you are sounding like Hillary. Leave the choice to Obama. You have been giving wrong advice to Hillary and now that she has lost you started to stir something should never happen. He doesn't need poinson.

James in Oregon   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Lanny is sure to accomplish one thing ( Hurt Hillary's chances even more ). This man is a disgrace to the Democratic party.

Cheryl   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Sen. Obama is now the leader of the democratic party and the Clintons - who have been leading the party for the last 16 years - will not accept that those days are gone. Her campaign advisors had to get her supporters to force her to give it up - she is that desperate for power. Obama can not take her as his VP because with all this pressure, it will look like he caved in to Hillary's demands and will diminish his authority as a leader of the party and future leader of the US.

Vee   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

This is disgusting

I was thinking that Hillary can be good for Obama if she is his VP

But this bullying and demading our next president- noway

Obama must reject such demands..you cannot demand to the president..you request

Mike   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Obama please Listen,

Is it better to gain the WORLD and lose you SOUL???

Hillary supporters are the most DESRESPECTFUL people in America!!

I would rather you lost the election than pick this bunch of UNPATRIOTIC fools!!!

UnstoppableBarack   June 5th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Has anyone heard of a Troll? Isn't it obvious that all these "I am a Clinton Supporter going fo McCain" replies that are on every mainstream political thread out there look remarkably similar. Can we put this argument to rest, no Democrat/independent or a huge amount of people who changer their affiliation are suddenly going to support McCain come November. If this is your only defense writing this argument to stop from losing in the Fall you are truly doomed.

These forums are completely useless at this point, the GOP can't hide the disaster of their leadership for the last 8 years and beyond, its over. Every Senate and Congressional seat is up for grabs because of their corruption, let's all sit back and watch their disaster unfold.

joe   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Why would Clinton degrade herself by backing Obama Hussain?
Why would she even consider being on a ticket with a loser who will never make it to the White House?
The nomination hasn't been made official yet and ANYTHING can happen between now and the convention.
Clinton should make no concessions.
Her backers will not vote for Obama – any way shape or form.

Joyce in Florida   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Well, it seems that Obama was pushed down our throats during this whole campaign. It is no matter what baggage he has and still hasn't revealed yet. You cannot ignore the 18 million who voted for Hillary Clinton. I was one and proud of it. She fought hard during her campaign and deserves the respect from everyone including Obama supporters. Stop the hate mongering already. I can't believe it is still going on even though Obama is the nominee. You Obamabots will never stop the bashing; it is your nature I guess. I really feel sorry for you. If Obama wants to win in November, he should humble himself and his supporters to join with Hillary Clinton in winning the White House in November. The only way democrats will win back the White House is for both of them to join on the ticket together. That is the only way I will vote democratic in November. If that doesn't happen, I am not sure which way I will be voting. STILL SUPPORT HILLARY CLINTON NOW AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!! GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Nugent   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a useless pimp for the Clintons.

What an annoying weasel. Even if Hillary were a perfect match, no leader wants his hand forced like this. Lanny, you're becoming a joke, pal. Give it up.

Mer   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I agree with John in Brooklyn. The more people like Lanny cling to the battlecry for Hillary (she lost, LOST after being way ahead of everyone! is that good president material?) the more the party will be in a divide.

The Democratic Party is not served by Lanny Davis.

SH   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

The problem with the dream team idea and this petition is that Clinton supporters will perceive Hillary as their president rather than Obama. In essence the democrats will be fielding two candidates for president.

If the Clintonauts get their way, they will never look to Obama as the president and that will be completely destructive to the party. It's time to unify. The war is over Lanny!

interesting   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Lanny, we appreciate your efforts. But, with the Michelle Obama racist rant in 2004 a month before Obama gave his speech where he criticized President Bill Clinton for atrocities for Africa, etc...

Clinton should not even be anywhere near this Manchurian candidate.

Obama's are racist and the Republicans have the video and are going to show it.

Unity will not help this divide. It is too deep. As an african-american woman, I am ashamed that we let this wolf and his wife get to represent the Democratic party in 2008.

SPOT   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I WISH I COULD SOMEHOW BECOME BARACK OBAMA FOR JUST 10 MINUTES SO I COULD CALL HILARY CLINTON AND LANNY DAVIS ON A CONFERENCE CALL AND SAY " THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL THAT THIS WOMAN OR HER HUSBAND WILL BE ANY PART OF MY CAMPAIGN OR PRESIDENCY !! SO GET A LIFE !!

Naomi   June 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Lanny do us all a favor and concede right alongside Hillary on Saturday. Nobody cares what your proposals are.

Last hope to win   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The puppet Obama, has NO appeal to moderate and conservative members of the democratic party.

Many liberal democrats will protest the unfair election, the vile, filthy hatred and the unethical tactics employed by Obama, his supporters, the party, the DNC to install Obama.

Only with Hill do the DEMS have a prayer of a slim hope of winning in NOV.

Any more display of NON- unity and the party is permanently damaged.

Debby   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I respect Lanny but I don't want Hillary on the ticket either. If Obama goes down in the fall I don't want Clinton to be another Edwards, or Lieberman. It made these 2 men weak politically and I don't want that to happen to her.

Ovitshio Branco from Puerto Rico   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

This Man has Alzheimer

Pascal   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

America go vote for McCain and you will SUFFER.

TJ Johnson   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Hey "No Obama – Anti-Obama Movement": sign me up. Where can I send money?

Michelle African American women for Obama   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill Clinton has already had the pleasure of pushing ****** down Monican's throat and NOW Hillary wants to be pushed down Barack's throat. NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!!!! Please go away.

Jane, College Park, MD   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Only a self-absorbed person would not know that a person who has defeated the Clinton Mafia is NO WALK OVER. WHY DO. Why do these people keep under-estimating Sen Obama? because he is skinny, because he listens, because he is not judgmental?

Get this, Sen Obama is picking his VP from the State of Virginia.

RH   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The harder they push, the less likely they'll get what they want.

Rob - WA   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Lame,

Since when does someone "run to be the VP?????" The NOMINEE is the ONE who SELECTS the VP – not the OTHER WAY AROUND! Sheesh.... give me a break. I agree that the more Clintons supporters try to force her as the VP the less attractive it is.

I hope Obama takes control of this situation soon and comes out and says to these people that this is HIS decision, not a bunch of others decision to force onto him.

Tonya, Richmond, VA   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

And Hillary is not truly supporting Obama. She's still thinking about herself and NOT THE PARTY UNITING! Why are they shoving the VP position down Obama's throat. For god sakes let the man DECIDE. Jesus! She's making it seem mandatory when really it's not that serious. Go somewhere and work on encouraging your crazy and indenial supporters to unite with the rest of the party. Trust, if you don't the Dems wont have a seat at the white house.

TAKE THAT!

Theresa   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

There must be "gold" in the White House left over from the Clinton Administration. Has anyone noticed that all of the Clintonites from the Clinton Administrations is determined to get back in the White House?? Either they buried a body or gold in there.

Tony, Indianapolis, IN   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Lanny... GO AWAY!!!!! We do not want Hilary as VP. She does not deserve it especially after not conceding on Tuesday. I think she should have a cabinet position, but not the VP spot!

Independent in OH   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a MORON! I mean really....

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Note to the "18 million"...

now the the primary is decided, more than half of you are open minded enough to STILL vote democratic.

So your still formidable number is actually LESS than NINE million.....

Obama is still working hard to bring you on.... BUT HE WILL NOT BE "FORCED" ....

know THAT, and move forward accordingly.

Kitty   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Lanny Davis, should keep his petitions to himself. Doesn't this smack of blackmail? Senator Obama is too smart to fall for that, as are his supporters. And how dumb does he think Hillary supporters are anyhow? Women are not sheep. They will vote their conscience and their preference. NOT at the bidding a Clinton loyalist. Hasn't he heard that women no longer have to dance to a man's tune?

womanforObama   June 5th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

If they have to work this hard to gain favor about the VP position for Hillary – then something must be wrong. Could it be Hillary's poor sportmanship during and at the end of the race? Why would they possibly think that her drama and grandiose whining about gender victumization could add to the ticket of a quality leader. Obama leads with integrity and quiet strength. What a ridicuous mismatch that would be. Her entitled attitude is wearing thin. It is a shame that her polarizing personality seems to overshadow all the hard campaigning she has done. I can respect her for her work; but never for the bullying.

Woman for Obama

Hillary-ious   June 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Go crawl back under a rock Lanny, you weasel.

JDM   June 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Now the whole will know "THIS IS ABOUT HER AND NOT THE USA",
No one is this important to gamble another 4-8 years of $5 gas, Dead soldiers, Homeless foreclosures, Job lost so she can be on the ticket!

This was fair election, everyone got dogged this time, so trying to paint this as un fair way is total unamerican! She lost! The winner has the rigth to pick and chose who they want to watch their back!!!!!!

This drive just makes the point that she is in this for herself and not the PARTY! This guy can not be a true American. Queen Hillary? No!!!

Carmen   June 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Why should someone beg Obama to take Hillary. This is pathetic because she will not be a good VP.

naliakar   June 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

This guy is one of the most tedius things I have had to endure on TV. He has no scruples and is the last person whose counsel should be relied upon. Is forcing Hillary down Obama's throat Hillary's last strategy of continuing to isolate her hollowers away from and anti Obama. pathetic

Bubba   June 5th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Hillary needs to go home. She is not VP material, she does not have America's best interest at heart, she is so old news.

ki-jana carter   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

This guy is such a clown, and "undisputedly" worthless. It's not going to happen, ladies. They took it too far.

Truth   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I am an independent. I supported Hillary. Looks like some groups wont let her be the nominee.

So, now my vote goes to McCain and so my family and friends.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Here's a possible scenario:

Imagine that Obama picks someone other than Hillary for VP, and still wins. Then, Hillary's political career would be essentially over. She'd be damaged goods.

No wonder she wants to be VP. She's desperate!

ANNIA   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

You know what I think? I think this man should be admired for standing by her through thick and thin, he did not jump ship when it's sinking. One should be so thankful to have someone like him as a friend & colleague.

As for Sen. Clinton, she'll probably gets blame for anything and everything that does not go well for Sen. Obama. I would not be surprise if she gets blame for his CONSTIPATION!!!

We all know that it's over & truly sorry that you (Sen. Clinton) didn't win. It's ok, you've fought a good fight. There are millions things out there that you can do. Do you know when it's really over? Well, when the FAT LADY (OPRAH) SINGS, AND DANCES. Yep, she did both!!! Did she ever JIGGLED, and the ripples are still running up and down her big booty!!!

Chris Hagell   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Lanny, please push her toward running as an Independent. She will win the election, believe me.

Bill   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Are a few power hungry people in Washington going to strong arm elections now? These people are getting way out of control.

Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

VoteBoth is DOA.

Must beat dead horse.

Pat   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Why doesn't everione get off Obama's back and let him do his own thing???????????? He's done great by himself so far and doesn't need everyone telling him what to do!!! McCain wants him to campaign with him, HIS WAY!!!!! Hillary backers want her to be chosen as his VP! If he wants her, he'll pick her! Personally I hope he doesn't! Obama backers want HIM not HER! Her followers won't vote for him, either way! Once people get to hear him and LISTEN to him, they'll change their minds. So, BACK OFF!!!!!

Carol   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Can't these people understand that the more they try to jam Hillary down our throats, the more turned off we are.

S-H-E L-O-S-T.........why can't you get that through your head? Go away, go away, go away. This blog is flooded with entries saying that people DO NOT want Hillary as VP.

Also, Obama needs a chance to establish himself as the candidate – on his own. Just like McCain is doing. Leave him alone – go away, take a vacation, get a lobotomy, anything, just shut up and go away.

correction   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama has NO appeal to many Democrats.

Many others have been turned off to voting for Obama due to the vicious hate and unfair tactics employed to secure his win.

hillary is the last hope to unify... the last chance for a Nov win for DEMS

Dan Issano   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a CRY BABY....it is just sad to see how pathetic his words and actions are. A web site to BUY Hillary the Vice-Presidency is lunatic.

Lynnette   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Lynn stated on June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

"I guess if she would except the Vice-President position, I would have to get over my dislike of Obama and vote for the ticket. I could go on and on of the reasons I do not like Obama, Rezco, Rev. Wright, his church, his ties to Chicago corruption, his talk but not really good solutions for this country, his wife issues – you get my point. But since I don't like him you know what I will be called."

My response: If you don't want to vote for Obama, DON'T. No one said you had to like him, but if you feel that you will be called names, you have to ask yourself: Why would someone think I would be that type of person, if I wasn't?
Or another response might be: Will people think I'm a Republican?

Mary   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Lanny Davis has been a constant disgrace and annoyance on CNN. He will say anything, bend any fact and make any accusation just to advantage Hillary. This whole thing about pushing her on the ticket is ridiculous.

Any Obama supporter that thinks this is a good idea think about this: In losing Hillary and her supporters still think they can bully Obama into doing what they want him to do. Do you think they will all of sudden be good lieutenants in the fall or in the White House. NO.

These people are a political breed all their own. They really believe the ends justify the means and will do whatever and stabwhomever in the back to win (note that "win" here means getting their way, not winning the white house necessarily).

tj   June 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

If Hillary can do nothing to for the Obama ticket but demonstrate that he wants to stay connected to the old school practices and politics, then its fair to say that Hillary and Bill should not do anything to get her supporters to back Obama. Obama don't need Hillary's old school help and supporters. Obama is the messiah and needs no bodies help.

Florida voters who didn't Vote   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

It's Not my place to Tell Obama what to do. personally their is U p and Down side to it ( as it is for everything) Let Barrack decided what's best for Barrack. Lanny needs to chill like evryone else.

Now Most of the so-called Hillary supporters even if Hillary come out on Friday-Saturday whenever the time she decided to....and tells THEM that she has run a good Race but Obama has won and now we needs to put our head together and get the Bush Silly Out of the White House.

their response

1-well we didn't like Clinton ne-wayz we are still voting for McCain
so doesn't that tell you they were Republican in the first place and another excuse
2-oh im staying Home cuz Clinton sell out!
did you actually think this people has something to lose( ecconomy, war, so on and so forth) I think not.
Good luck convincing them!

It's frankly getting annoying people even listen to these poeple...

L-Mani   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

The Clinton backers (not the personal supporters but people like bob "I got kicked out of my fraternity for hazing" johnson and lanny "waaa!" davis) have just proven why Sen Clinton had a poor strategy team.

1st rule of thumb is you cannot pressure or demand a person in power to do what you ask. By pressuring Obama they have put him in a position to now be FORCED to tell Clinton NO!

Why? Because if he chooses her now (even if thats what he WANTED to do) it looks like he caved into pressure which translates into being a weak leader that cannot control a party he has been chosen to run.

The republicans wil have a field day with this and remind him every single week till Nov 4th.

Had the Clinton campaign just stayed quiet and let Obama do it on his own terms, more than likely he would have seriously thought about choosing her.

Clinton supporters dont blame Obama on this one. Blame all the idiots running her campaign that should of just fell back.

Lynn   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Your nasty comments is why many lifelong Democrats do not want to belong to this party anymore. I believe you are worse than Republicans. Remember Hillary supporters a write in for her is a vote for Obama.

New York Dem. Voter   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Senator Obama could make a great presidential candidate, but considering his lack of experience, Senator Clinton would be the VP to fill in the blanks in his resume. Hillary Clinton IS the experienced leader that Mr. Obama NEEDS to win the election in November.

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I wish Lanny Davis all the failure in the world. And I would love to junk punch Lanny Davis...and when he's writhing on the ground asking "Why????" I'll look him in square in the face and say "You know why!"

kingsley   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

The election in november is an election people will have to decide,
the choice they will make. Vote john maccian, and be where you are today and vote obama and breathe the air of change. All over the world the wind of change is blowing , so the choice rests with the people now. High gas bills, house prices crumbling, cost of living sky rocketing every day. The choice is yrs.

BettiH, Indianapolis, IN.   June 5th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Lanny Davis needs to go sit down somewhere and shut up. Obama's VP is Obama's choice...not Lanny davis the cry baby whiner.

CIE   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Lanny Davis is and has always been a Clinton pimp without any ethics or morality. He will look you in the eye and lie like a rug. (ala Bill Clinton's infidelity and Hillary's problems over the course of this campaign) He knows full well that Hillary's baggage far outweighs what she can do for Barrack Obama and he is doing her bidding now as always.

Michelle from Colorado   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Lanny, you have more to gain by leaving Obama alone to flail on his own than discrediting your more than worthy champion by suggesting she sink with him or throw him out the life saver. 2012 will show the true winner.

Freedom Rider   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Lenny needs to ga a grip on reality, this will not happen. And anybody willing to vote McCain because of the Dem ticket, go for it; we'd be better off without your vote. Loyalty is the watch word and if you can change your coat that easily, then you were not ture to yourself from the start. I fought in three battles so that you could have that right to vote as you please. A vote for McCain is not a vote for my fellow brothers in arms.

Sa from MI   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

What is going on here? Why is he still sounding horns? They guy is so into Hillary i suspect there more that we can think. Bill caused Hillary to loose but this guy still cheering even after Hill loss. Could this be the case of You, me and Dupree?????

charles   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

NO NO not frm lanny. lanny you are a snake anyone who trusts this man is lost. he is up to something. him and jonson (bet) l wl never trust anything from them they are up to no good. people you can relax but that language of recently abt you no so and so was so so anything can happen. that is real. Obama needs to open his eyes. someone is up to no good l have a strong feeling. l know people will brush it aside and say lm being mad or something.people dont want to hear the truth. they prefare lies until its too late. l repeat someone is up to no good. obama be very very careful.

No Obama   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Obama has NO appeal to may Democrats.

And the unfairness in this primary has turned many others against voting for the installed nominee.

Hillary is Obama's only hope and the party's last chance to unify the party and win in Nov.

Dave   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Lanny Davis does things like this to get attention. He has never done anything worthwhile to gain attention. He and Geraldine Ferraro are the king and queen of useless morons.

unions are not stupid   June 5th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

He just wants to get back into the pocket s of the American people there is alot of powerful forces in the party that would like to see Obama fail because it will mean less money and power for them

Jason, Koloa HI   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

No Hillary, she takes away as many votes as she brings.
How many of these 18 million votes were racists that will never vote for a black man?
How many are radical feminists who won't vote in Nov. now?
How many were Rush Limbaugh Republicans that skewed open primaries to divide democrats?
How many were in puert rico or other territories that can't vote in Nov?
And using Hillary's own argument against her.
How many votes were in states that won't go democrat in Nov no matter what?
When you add it up. NO HILLARY!

Mickie in PA   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

All of these supporters of Hillary who are pushing for her as VP, just want to make sure that they continue their political connections to line their pockets. THE SAME OLD POLITICS. Let Obama pick a running mate who matches his vision. (64-yr. old, white, blue collar, female. Hillary does not speak for all of us).

dd from Texas   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Senator Obama deserves the right as previous presidents, including Bill Clinton, to choose his running mate. Hillary is not the only candidate that can enhance his administration.
I believe the old addage that says "be kind to all you meet because you may have to see that person down the road" or "don't burn bridges – that person may be the one to cross you over". Hillary said very distasteful things publicly about Senator Obama but he continued to respect her. And now she wants to be his right hand person? No, No, No...that's equivalent to cursing the person that's interviewing you for a job but you still want the position!!!

aware   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Why would she want it! The Dems will lose to McCain because they have alienated too many voters!

The biracial Obama didn't win – he was pushed over the finish line by super delegates in an infantile expression of instant gratification.

So there you have it – the Supreme Court elects Bush, and the super delegates elect Obama. Two losers – far right and far left. Bush = Obama. Two extremes don't = good change! :(

I have tried to wrap my mind around the despicable way the Dem Party and the far left media have engineered this nomination of a candidate totally unfit and unprepared to be president of the USA. I can't! :(

It is a nightmare but the American hero will win! :)

Former Dem supporter

Mike, Raleigh   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

We will have a first black president for sure, if there is a joint ticket. Sen. Obama must be smart enough to recognize this.

The joint ticket is the only reason for me to vote for Democrats Otherwise congratulations to Mr. John McCain.

Dick Staicoff   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Whenever I see or hear the word "shyster" a picture of L. Davis forms in my mind.

Nadine   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Lanny you are a snake and it's all in your face! You, Clintons, and all her supporters are going to rot in hell! And I do mean the deep and darkest of the bottomless pit.

Leslie   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I am just soooo tired of Lanny Davis. He like a rash that will not go away. Clinton supporters are doing her a great disservice by trying to bully their way through this election. CHILL OUT!!!!! This election has been a big mess because so many people are trying to stop destiny from taking place.

J. Sully, New York   June 5th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Will the DNC please squash this idea? This is not gonna work. Only Obama should choose. Believe me he has somebody way way better than HRC in mind for his running mate. He's too smart for her.

GO OBAMA

Obama cannot beat McCain   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Obama cannot beat McCain without Hillary!

After all he got 51% of Dem vote and she got 49% and that was mostly prior to Rev Wright debacle

He does not have the experience from being a state leg nor senator at all to do this job...would be worse than Dubya and most of us Dems merely won't vote at all if she is not on the Dem ticket.

TESAP   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

RICHARD GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR MCCAIN I MEAN 20 A GALLIN FOR GAS ISN'T THAT BAD..... NO CLINTON FOR VP, NOT NOW NOT EVER.................

ket   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

When this guy goes on fox news and undermined the Obama democrat party now is shameful and should be barred from any democract event. Lanny its over move on.

Silence Dogood   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

If Hillary will help get Obama the votes to win in Nov, why wouldn't he want to do that? Isn't he interested in doing the right thing for the party?

I hope Obama is smarter than some of his hate-speech followers. Time to stop hatin' folks. Even Obama says so! Unless he is still sending out his hate agents. I sure he will stop hatin' now too, and concentrate on winning in Nov.

I need to see how he starts behaving to see if I need to find a new party. Any ideas out there for a good alternative party?

Lou   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Has anyone consider the possibility that Caroline Kennedy would be the VP. Think about it, yes she is young and has no experience, which many view as one of the weak points of Sen. Obama, but she would have the enourmous experience of the Kennedy clan behind her. She would help with the latino vote in Florida due to her Father´s popularity with the Cuban-Americans. She is a woman, so would help on bring back Clintons supporters (let´s say it clear, many woman were voting for her just because she is woman, not because they thought she was better than Obama). Finally Caroline Kennedy belongs to the most popular political family in the history of the US.

sety   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I just can not stand listening to Lanny Davis.

A New Mexican   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Give it a rest JOSH. The more people demand and try to force Barack to choose HRC the less likely it will happen.

tim   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

for all the complaints the Clinton supporters had about calling for her to back out of the race, they sure are stubborn about pressuring Obama to choose her as VP. for the sake of consistancy, for both politicians and us nameless supporters, back your original ideals and stop trying to decide this for him.

Independent For Obama   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I think Lanny Davis should leave it alone and respect the new nominee's right to choose his own VP. Running interference is not going to pressure the future President of The United States of America.

Neither Lanny Davis/Voteboth or anyone else has the right to impose their choice of a running mate upon the nominee, if Obama wants Clinton as his VP it is up to him to reach out to her, not you, not anyone.

So, Take A Breath and Step Back

NO to Clinton VP   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I do not want Hillary Clinton to be so dishonored as to be on the same ticket with Obama. She's way too good for that! I think Obama should have the opportunity to fall on his face all by himself!

And before you now start to bash Senator McCaine just as you have Senator Clinton, think about this:

If John McCain appears a bit “stiff” to you, rather than “bouncy” like Senator Obama, here’s why:

• In 1967 McCain escaped from his burning jet during the USS Forrestal fire. While helping another pilot escape, exploded bomb fragments struck him in the legs and chest.
• Later that year, his Skyhawk was shot down over Hanoi.
• McCain fractured both arms and a leg, and then nearly drowned, when he parachuted into a lake.
• After he regained consciousness, a crowd attacked him, crushed his shoulder with a rifle butt, and bayoneted him.
• He was transported to Hoa Lo Prison, the "Hanoi Hilton."
• Now having lost 50 pounds, in a chest cast, and with his hair turned white, a program of severe torture began on McCain.
• He was subjected to 2-3 beatings per week, as well as rope bindings.
• His injuries left him permanently incapable of raising his arms above his head.
• McCain was put into solitary confinement for 2 years.
• Altogether, John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for 5-1/2 years.

Terry_Ohio   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

The only way that Obama can pick Hillary for his running mate, is to tell everyone that when he said that he wanted to change Washington. Because with Hillary & Bill it will be the same thing we have had for years.

Nick - Arlington, VA   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

and now a moron:

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JOSH June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

AS A VOTER WHO IS BACKED BY MILLIONS, BARACK BETTER KNOW THAT WE DEMAND HER ON THE TICKET BECAUSE AS I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS WILL MAKE SURE NO ONE WINS . JUST MCAIN!! PUT HER ON THE TICKET OR START WRITING YOUR OWN CONCESSION SPEECH OBAMA. WE GOT MORE STRENGTH THAN THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND IF WE BACKED MCAIN HE WOULD WIN GUARANTEED. DONT THINK THAT I CARE ABOUT THE PARTY CAUSE I DONT!!! PERIOD. YOU SEE HILLARY CANT DEMAND THAT SHE BE ON THE TICKET, BUT WE CAN !!!!THE VOTERS!!! HER VOTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + REPUBLICAN VOTERS= mcain PRESIDENT AND NOT obama, THINK LONG AND HARD DID YOU WASTE YOUR TIME BY NOT INCLUDING HILLARY ON THE TICKET, I CAN BET YOU YOU WILL. ITS NOT A THREAT BUT A PROMISE, IF SHES NOT ON THE TICKET YOU WILL GO DOWN WITH WHOEVER IS ON YOUR TICKET. HILLARY SUPPORTERS UNITE!!!!!!
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writing in all caps + being a complete idiot + making empty threats + taking your ball and going home = no one caring what you say.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I BET THERE IS A DONATION BUTTON OR

THERE WILL BE ONE SOON.

LENNY NEEDS THAT DOE.

sara   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Two words: Back off!!!!!! Lanny Davis and Bob Johnson need to respect the process and stop lobbying and attempting to petition elected officials. Even Charlie Rangel and Ed Rendell have advocated letting Obama make his own mind up without pressure from others. It is his right, he's earned it, he is the nominee. I think Hillary ruined her chances of appearing someone who can be in the second spot after her "non" concession speech on Monday. Even President Bush and Condi Rice have acknowledged him. Get over it Davis and Johnson.

Whiskey   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

1st of all....congrats to Hillary Clinton for all she has overcome and on her recent presidential attempt.

2nd, I do want to point out to all of the "alledged" democrats who were Clinton supporters that are saying the following phrases: "take it to Denver", "If not Hillary then Mccain", "hillary for independent", and the worst one yet "McCain now, Hillary in 2012".

You disgruntled hillary supporters are confidernt that she would have a chance to win in 2012. All i will say is this........If you turn your back on the democratic party this election, do you really think that Obama supporters would support yours in the future. fat chance.

Do the smart thing, the right thing, and support a unified democratic party.

Citizen Ruth   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Dear Senator Obama,

Please do not have Hillary as your VP. I beg of you.

Sincerely,
Citizen Ruth

Christy from PA   June 5th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

STOP shoving this woman in your face! STOP IT NOW! She's done, so get over it.

Chicagoan   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Reasons why Hillary can't be on the ticket:
1)Obamas' message is "Change"-that means change from 2 dynastys Bushes and Clintons.Unfortunally Hillary represents same old politics,and she will undercut Obamas message.
2)Hillary holds second most negative ratings in the country after Bush.She will energize republican base and turn off many independents and yes,perublicans who is ready vote for Obama.
3)Republicans will use effectivly what she has sad about Obama during her campaign, things like:"Ihave lifetime expirience,senator McCane has lifetime expirience,and senator Obama has speach he gave in 2002".
4)Obamas campaign took a highroad and never mentioned old Clintons sins.But republicans wouldn't hesitate to ask Clintons and Obama ,in that case,who donated millions of dollars to Presidents Library?And when american public find out that most of money came from Arab sheikhs what they gona do???(Let alone Levinsky etc.)
5)And when Clintons supporters publicly pressing Democratic nominee to chose Hillary as a VP,they make look him weak.
And frankly ,I think that's what they really want-make him look weak,lose to Mccane and Hillary will run in 2012 against ven older McCane.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Politicians may have to prostitute themselves and their beliefs for a political party....but the American people do not.

It doesn't matter how your are registered in the general election–you can vote your consicience for whichever scumbags remain on the ticket.

I hope Americans–send a strong message to both of the corrupt and distinterested major parties–and vote Bob Barr, Libertarian for President!!

Let's get some REAL change we can rely on.

AAF   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

This VP pressure needs to stop. These people have been trashing Obama left and right for moths now. Why do they want Hill to be his running mate? Hill does not trus him to do a good job anyway so does she want to be able to say in the futur that Obama did it because of her help?
If you can't trust Hill to be there for Obama, then she should not be that close to him.

Yvonne Sanchez   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

If Hillary is not part of the Democratic ticket, I will be voting Republican come November!

We LOVE you Hillary !!!

Sam   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

David, you make no sense. I hope you were able to graduate from high school, because with your abilities in logic, you wouldn't be fit to function in society. How does voting for McCain make any sense because Hillary isn't the nominee? Even if you don't like Obama, and nobody is forcing you to, you'd rather vote for someone else who has ideas that are 180 from what your first choice did. Smart man, I guess I see the benefits of the second amendment: so that idiots like you can commit suicide!!!

Cheryl Parry   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

There is something disturbing about this guy. His enthusiasm for Hillary is borderline fanaticism. One gets the impression that he is co-dependent, overly attached, and juvenile in his endorsement. Perhaps he can find another Washington inside to be a lackey for. To think he has the right to strong arm the Democratic nominee is absurd. He needs to cut the cord and get a real job.

steveda - poconos, PA   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

What a laugh, the organization is all Hillary supporters trying to convince us that they didn't care what order the ticket was in. Sorry, I don't buy that like I didn't buy her math, the Bosnia lies, the NAFTA lies, the Norterhn Ireland lies, and the 'I will bow out when he reaches the delegate count" lies.

Hillary has no honor, Bill has no honor and those that worship them like Lanni Davis are woefully misguided. i am not saying you can't like the woman (I personally don't but no matter) just if you are going to take a public position, you have a responsibility to perform a bit of due diligence on the facts. You simply cannot just repeat spin as if it is gospel and expect the world to respect you or what you say.

malia   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama in general election no matter what, how can I forget the biases in the press against Hillary, how can I forget those backstabbers in the Democratic Party, how can I forget the nastiness from the Obama supporters, Obama will not win in november.

Obama-18 million voters =looser

Tim from Buffalo   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Obama will make his own choice for VP, all this is going to do is hurt Dem chances in the fall by prolonging the hope of the Hillary constituency that she's going to be on the ticket.

The fact that Hillary's people are signing on to this ludicrous idea shows how strategically weak her campaign really was.

Wayne   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Lanny. You're messing up man. Your loyalty should be to the Democratic party..not to any one particular candidate. Look, Hillary lost this race. Obama will not be pressured into selecting Hillary or anyone else to be his VP.

Cease and desist. Obama needs to focus on McCain.

Heather   June 5th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I've never seen anything like this. Since when was it okay to try to muscle the nominee into picking someone as VP? It is not inherent that the person who loses gets to be VP. IF Obama CHOOSES her to do it because he feels she's the best person that's one thing, but he should not let himself be intimidated by some loser who's still raw over Hillary losing fair and square.

What is this crap?

Arin   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Don't you get it..... without Hillary as VP, Lanny Davis is finished. After all he has done to hurt Obama, do you think any news channel will put him on again in an Obama/Hillary-less administration? Because, he will have NO role in an Obama administration. He will have nothing. This is about Lanny, not Hillary. Begone Lanny, begone. Go practice Law or something.

Linda   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Going backward: HRC as VP

Going forward: Let the brilliant man choose his own VP.

Lynette   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Not a good idea.

Ratgurl   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Uhh, Lanny WHO? Who cares? Go join the AARP while you're up for joining groups. I can think for myself!

Julie   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I say NO! It's not because I support Obama, it's because I support Hillary, and putting her on the ticket is just using her by Obama supporters. That's all they would want her for because they know that without Hillary, Obama will have a big fight on his hands trying to beat McCain. As a tribute to Hillary, McCain will get many democratic voters, primarily to punish those superdelegates who THOUGHT Obama would be their ticket to the white house.

Adam   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

It's really time for Hillary and Hillary supporters to stop exerting pressure on the process. Her and their roles are now to support the current candidate not undermine him!

Niky   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I think the sad thing about this is that when Hillary's supporters propose a joint ticket, they do it with an arguement that she can win where he cannot – once again by trying to bring down Obama. I don't think it's being appreciative of the domecratic nominee.

Jane, College Park, MD   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

It's amazing that you would want to team up with someone you threw so much dirt at. Where is self respect in all of this?

Larry Dickman - Des Moines, IA   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

His message is about Change and against the old Washington order. If he brings her onto the ticket, it will go against everything he has said.

This is also a form of blackmail. Let him pick who he wants and feels most comfortable with. Millions of people may have voted for her, but millions did not too.

Lanny – your candidate lost, move on.

ABC4VP   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Since when is the vice president selected by an on-line straw poll? And just how long before Rush instructs his fans to go to that website?

Give
Me
A
Break!

When The Clintons started to lose in the primaries, they changed the rules. Now they want to make up all new ones!

LeftyLadig   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Absolutely not. They should have worried a bit more about party unity before they used their dirty politics against Obama.

Andy Stein   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Lanny, dude. Give it up! Please!

steve in St. Paul   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

You know, I used to wish that Hillary Clinton would just go away. Now I wish she would just die. I am so sick of her egotistical narcissism. Someone has to tell these Clinton people, in no uncertain terms, "YOU LOST!! YOU LOST!! YOU LOST!!. On the other hand, maybe the know they lost. They're certainly acting like a bunch of loosers.

politics   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

go away you nasty bloggers. Hillary is one of the greatest people to help us.

kp from atlanta   June 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Lanny Davis and all the others need to understand; "not a snowballs chance in hell!. Let it go, please. There are many more qualified and better candidates to help Barack Obama secure the White House.

Mark in Austin, TX   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I don't think Bill will accept Hillary being V.P. He would have to disclose too much about what he's been up to since his presidency and how he's been raising money for his library. I loved him when he was in office, but I think his behavior on the campaign trail shows that we don't need him anywhere near the general election if we want to have a chance in November.

Larry from LA   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

GOD I am sick of Lanny Davis. Just what Obama needs is pressure from her top supporters who think she is owed the VP. KEEP HER OFF THE TICKET. Her people will not vote for McCain because it will effect them.

Toni   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This is perfect. Of all of the commentors on CNN, Lanny Davis has been consistently "on script" for Hillary Clinton, adding nothing but his own very inept commentory on anything which does not have to do with his talking points. His presence has very obviously been tolerated by panel members, both liberal and conservative and of both parties, who have occasionally shown their irritation with his uncreative approach to TV journalism. Lanny's time is over and it is only appropriate that he make his last stand at VoteBoth.com.

VA WASP SUPPORTING OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

LANNY DAVIS DOESNT HAVE BOTH OARS IN THE WATER. HE IS SUCH A PANDERER. ALL DURING THE CAMPAIGN HE BAD MOUTHED OBAMA AS A POOR CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT. NOW HE HAS THE AUDACITY TO ASK OBAMA TO MAKE HILLARY VP. WHEN CNN HAD HIM ON AS A SUPPOSED COMMENTATOR ALL HE DID WAS RANT ABOUT HILLARY. HIS NEGATIVITY DOESNT GIVE HIM VERY MUCH CREDIBILITY.

FactCheck   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

> Why? Because America is smart!.

Yeah, just look at the geniuses America has running the office for the last 7.5 years.

Barack the Vote in RI   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Do these people ever stop? It's over.....get a clue.

Heidi   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

DREAM ON...BUT THAT WOULD BE ONE NIGHT MARE I WOULD PRAY WAS JUST A DREAM.

NOT GOING HAPPEN. OBAMA SUPPORTERS DIDN'T BELIEVE IN HIM BASED ON BRINGING HILLARY ABOARD.

HILLARY REPRESENT THE "OLD WASHINGTON" THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID.

THIS TERM IS NOT FOR HILLARY...SHE LOST!!!!

YOUR CHOICES ARE: OBAMA, MCCAIN OR POSSIBLY BARR. CHOOSE!!!!!

Rudy NYC   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Amazing.

This is all a result of Clinton's "defiant" speech Tuesday night. Let's wait and see what her next speech will say about this campaign.

NC voter   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!!!!!

HE IS SO LOYAL :)

sarah   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

as neither an obama zealot nor a clinton fanatic i can state that in my view sen. clinton should in no terms accept a v.p. slot on this ticket. she should stand back and watch the obama train wreck and run again in 2012 with the slogan " I TOLD YOU SO!!!"

Bjoerlingfan   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Clinton on the ticket would hurt Obama more than help him. Yes, she would bring a good portion of her voters to the table, but he could do that himself between now and November, especially if Clinton gives her support. Also, Obama drew a unprecidented number of Independents and moderate Republicans, voters that will most likely defect to McCain if Clinton is on the ticket.

There is no "dream ticket" anymore–that ship has sailed. Putting her on the ticket will not guarantee a win in November. People talk about offering Clinton the VP spot as if it's "the least he can do". Frankly, Obama doesn't owe Clinton anything. You don't bargain with, bully, or pressure the presidential nominee. You support the nominee fully and try to unite the party without expecting anything in return. I wouldn't rule out a cabinet post for Clinton, but I think having her on the ticket would do more harm than good.

Bill   June 5th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This election is about the corrupt power in Washington vs the everyday American.

Susan   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Great!!

These two together can beat McCain!!

John in WA   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I agree with Mish.....let Mr Obama and his team go through a process of vetting ALL of the qualified individuals for the VP slot. Yes, Mrs. Clinton "lasted" the longest in the primary, and yes, she has great qualifications, but there are other equally qualified democrats, independants and even some republicans that might make a better total ticket.
Just think....a black dem and a white/asian/hispanic dem/rep/ind ticket.....What a concept!! But give the Obama team the opportunity to explore these possibilities....and certainly don't start "shoving" any one particular individual down their throat. That's a good way to send a chill into ANY purported candidate's chances.

Accountant Guy   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

He needs to get over it. Obama will not pick her as VP and he should not. I like him, but if he makes her his VP I will not be able to vote for him.

Obama '08

norma Astaphan   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

according to president Carter a Clinton VP would be a terrible disaster.
He won the primaries against all odds .he won it withouth the Clinbtons support.So why now raise the question or fight to give her the post as VP. to ensure Obama to win the November election????
I agree with President Carter!!

Sam   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

This disgusts me. If Sen. Obama would like Sen. Clinton on the ticket, it's up to him and his advisors. Backers of Sen. Clinton have no say in this. What if the two of them truly don't get along? Should he put her on the ticket just to appease some people? Enough already!

Damion K. Miles   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I'm just an average citizen and therefore, not too well versed with the inner workings of Capital Hill. However, I don't think I've ever seen someone quite like Hillary Clinton in any walk of life. This lady is remarkable. How is it, in any way, feasible to think that Barack Obama – who's being asked by every democrat in the country to show some toughness, no less, will give in to what amounts to be strongarming? This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Well, besides every media outlet reporting that she's either quit or dropped out of the race. No she didn't! There is no more race, it's over. That's like saying, The Penguins are going to drop out of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday. It's over, they already lost and so did she. Now, do you, your party and your country a favor by sitting back and waiting for Barack Obama to let you know in what capacity he thinks you will be best utilized.

marek   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Lanny Davis it is not your job to pick vice president,
so quit being annoying.

Tim   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

He just can't let go. Lanny Davis needs to stop, take a deep breath, and let the process work itself out. He needs to focus on party unity. The earned right of the Presumptive Nominee, Senator Obama, to choose his VP is his alone. Enough already.

Dem 08

GoldenChica   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Go Lanny. You are a faithful friend. Hillary is bless to count on you in good and bad times. I will spread the word to all of my friends and family. Not only are white females upset as to the way Hillary was treated but all minority females too. Hillary can count on our vote always. The DNC is a disgrace.

Richard Cottrell   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Hillary as VP, Obama's worst nightmare! She is neither entitled, nor does her resume support sufficient judgmentsl management skills!
Start the showers, turn on the gas!

Nicole in NE   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

THE PEOPLE who are STILL complaining about the DNC and how MI & FL was handled and are planning on switching to Republican, the RNC has the SAME rules! This is laughable!

VOTE DEMOCRAT!

CAPTAIN CAPSLOCK   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

What will it matter, all of the Clinton "Democrats" have said they will vote for McCain no matter what. They are determined and will be satisfied to ruin the country out of spite and I doubt this guys attempts to get Clinton on as VP will change that.

By the way, if you are voting for McCain out of spite you are part of the most immature group of individuals to exist all time. Congratulations!

Hurricane   June 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Since when does anyone have the right to tell or force the nominee to select who they want to be vice president–that choice belongs to no one other than the nominee.

This man has some really big britches to think he can dictate to the nominee who the VP will be.

This infuriates me. To be honest I have been an Obama supporter sinec he announced he was running but if she is on the ticket i will stay home.

Dummycrats   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The Democrats want to hate and throttle Hillary- more than they want to unify the party, effect change, or win the GE.

No hill- no dem win

Clinton fatigue   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Do something good for Obama. SHUT IT!!!

Frank, Missouri   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

What a pathetic figure ... I can't stand to listen to that guy. Fortunately I don't have to.

Brian   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a political leech. Crawl back under that rock Lanny.

TunnelVision   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

They need to quit with their strong arm tactics. Obama has shown that he is in a category by himself and they cannot back him into a corner. The Clinton advocates need to relax, this is the final grasp for power. Clinton represents part of the old guard that is being changed. The people have chosen a servant willing to serve not someone blinded by selfish ambition.

candi California   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Dear Mr. Davis;

Your an example of why I hesitated to vote for Hillary. How much will you be paid to take part in in this campaign? My vote was mine to give and is not the property of any politican. My vote expired after being counted. It can be given only by me and is very personal. I now think I was wrong to cast it for Hillary because she obviously thinks I am a wepon to be used to get what she wants. No thanks. I am not a weapon and will vote in November based upon what I see the situation to be at that time.

BE FAIR HILLARY SUPPORTERS   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

no no no no no no no!!!!! SHE NEEDS TO NOT BE ON THE TICKET, SHE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A DOWN FALL TO THE PARTY, AND I CANT IMAGINE PUTTING UP WITH ANOTHER 5 MONTHS OF HER ELECTIONING!! SHE WILL KILL ME, THE ONLY THING OBAMA NEEDS TO HIRE HER FOR IS TO DIG UP DIRT, AND MANIPULATE MCCAIN, SHE IS GOOD AT THAT!

Len in Washington   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

This guy is a Whining Political Wannabe." Stirring conflict seems to be his primary talent.

The choice of Vice President is fully at the discretion of the Nominee and his/her staff and certainly not up for "appointment" by outside interests. This applies to any party not jsut the Democrats. This kind of pressure tactic is only going to backfire against these folks again.
They need to give it up.

MurphyMorseJohnson   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

At a previous time when Obama was leading, Hillary volunteered him to be her vice presidential running mate. Now that Obama is the winner, Hillary is volunteering Obama to take her on as a running mate. Note, it is not about what is good for the Democratic Party or what is good for America–it is always what is good for Hillary and Bill.

Carter was 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.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

To Lanny Davis, Rebdekkm Vilseck, Schumer and Feinstein, Hillary can't promise you what she doesn't have, so consider it a broken promise and move on.

Sue   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Go Away, Lanny, and come back no more.

I think your friends at FOX news need you, just don't come on CNN!

John, Brooklyn, New York   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Lanny Davis has been clear throughout this campaign that his sole interest is the success of Hillary Clinton – regardless of the harm that he might cause in the process. His public discourse has shown exceptional recklessness, demonstrating careless disregard for the possible damage he might inflict on the viability of other Democratic candiates and the Democratic Party in general.

The Democratic Party and the American people are not well served by his efforts and, in fact, if Hillary Clinton is serious about unifying her party, she should call for VoteBoth.com to immediately disband.

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Doing too much. Obama is not going to pick Hilary. She tried to destroy him durring her campaign. All love to HRC but Im cool off of having her as VP. She sealed that deal herself when she made that comment about Robert Kennedy.

Honky white guy from chicago   June 5th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

He is obviously still wallowing in the dream of a Hillary presidential nomination and will not realize that its over. Its all over Lanny- Last time i heard him speak on TV putting forth a case for Senator Hillary, he sounded like a primary school boy scout trying to please his troop master. Get over it lanny. Otherwise stay out of it.

Hillary's people cannot force and should not even persuade or suggest to Obama who he should chose as VP. The democrats are finally seeing through the thin veil of selfish ambition that plagued the entire Clinton campaign into wrangles, power struggles within and the resignation of key personnel. We cant afford to have that on the Democratic ticket to the white house.

Final lesson- realize that all votes count, even the caucus states, which were ignored largely by the Clinton campaign. The power of the internet and community organization beat the most formidable Democratic machine at their own game. Obama won, fair and square- so live with it Lanny. Join the wining team.

Finally, Hillary needs to realize that the so called 18 million that voted for her are a big majority republicans. How come her fund raising does not reflect the support she has? They didnt give her a single silver coin. If all those 18 million each gave 2 dollars, she would be able to pay off her debt- instead of now looking to Obama to help alleviate her financial woes.

Clinton 2012   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I am a huge Hillary supporter. I do not want her on the ticket with Obama. He will lose in the fall and I do not want her blamed for the upcoming loss. Obama cannot win the under $60,000 income voters.

Hillary does not need any blame for his loss.

Jay   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Lanny Davis has reached a level of annoyance unprecedented in American politics. As several CNN commentators have stressed, there is no bargaining with the party nominee. Muscling Clinton onto the ballot will serve no good. Let Obama choose his own running mate!

I agree with Dole   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Only way to bring back most of the Clinton supporters.

No Hill... no vote for the democrats- for the first time in 35 years.

Barb   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

This guy along with Hillary is an undercover Republician!!! Enough is Enough. How on earth would Obama lead the country with Hillary planning his demise. It's over Hillary-you lost.

Ron   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Please..you do realize, don't you, that the more you "push" your candidate on Obama, the less likely he is to choose her? No presidential candidate wants to appear as if he/she is doing something out of pressure. Back off, give him the opportunity to choose who HE thinks is best for the job, not who YOU think is best.

gimme a break   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

No to a joint ticket. NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOSH   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

THAN THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND IF WE BACKED MCAIN HE WOULD WIN GUARANTEED. DONT THINK THAT I CARE ABOUT THE PARTY CAUSE I DONT!!! PERIOD. YOU SEE HILLARY CANT DEMAND THAT SHE BE ON THE TICKET, BUT WE CAN !!!!THE VOTERS!!! HER VOTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + REPUBLICAN VOTERS= mcain PRESIDENT AND NOT obama, THINK LONG AND HARD DID YOU WASTE YOUR TIME RUNNING FOR SOMETHING YOU CANT WIN WITHOUT US AND BY NOT INCLUDING HILLARY ON THE TICKET, I CAN BET YOU YOU DID. ITS NOT A THREAT BUT A PROMISE, IF SHES NOT ON THE TICKET YOU WILL LOSE WITH WHOEVER IS ON YOUR TICKET. TELL THE PUNDITS THIS THAT HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE UNITED!!!!!!

Sam   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

You're a snive little weasle Lanny! What audacity you have to try to push something down Obama's throat, when you spend your time on CNN saying that he wasn't fit for the presidency. The letter you wrote isn't even worth the price of toilet paper...and I seriously hope that the Obama camp used it for that purpose

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

18 million votes and Obama supporters & Carter think its not a good idea. Do you think all of the 18 million will vote for Obama or that he will win them over – I don't think so.

evelyn   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

WAKE UP FROM YOUR DREAM?

Jane, College Park, MD   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

This man is truly irritating.
I am really getting sick of all this pandering, manouvering, and manipulation by people who simply cannot accept that it's not about them!!!

CAROLYN   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I am definately a Hilliary supporter, but I don't want her as VP-this way she can run for the 2012 election.

Linda Esen   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

No

ct voter   June 5th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I found a lot of his Hillary talk annoying on the political channels but I think he means well, he seems like a nice person and even though I was offended with some of his remarks on CNN, it was a heated campaign and I think it's time for everyone to cool off, we're on the same side and he is too, he only wants what he thinks is best for the country, so lets give em and this petition of his some space.

I think it's time for everyone to stop being so synical, lets relax for a bit and realize what we are all here for.

Jan   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I hope Obama tells him and all of the others who are pushing this ...NOT INTERESTED!!!!!!!

Mike   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

She should run with McCain. Ever consider that?

unions are not stupid   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I wish this sorry excuse of a democrat and lying piece of trash would go to Canada or somewhere else the truth never leaves his lips! Nothing to do with the Clinton issues either he has been trash and a crab in this party for way to many years!

Mr.International   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

What is wrong with this fool? Has it not been made clear enough that there is virtually no way that Hillary will be offered the VP gig? No wonder Hillary lost. The lines of communication between her, her staff, and supporters appear to be fuzzy at best.

Both her and McCain's campaigns are/were poorly organized and managed. And we're supposed to believe either one of them would make a good President? Puh-leez.

Denver   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Go away Lanny! And take your "gotcha" politics with you!

caron   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Maybe a dream for some - but a nightmare for others! I am so tired of seeing Lanny Davis' face and hearing his voice - I'm almost not sure which is worse, Terry McAuliffe or Lanny - especially when they get to twisting numbers and saying half-truths and mis-truths. And let's not forget that Mark Penn. Please just make it go away!

Plus let's not forget what would happen if Hillary was the VP nominee – then everything seamy about her or Bill would be out. Then Barack would have to explain what the Clintons did, yada yada yada.

But I almost feel sorry for Hillary, maybe if she had just had a different cast of characters surrounding her we would have a different outcome! But I was inspired with how forcefully Bill supported her, even if he did get a little out there.

GL, Bend, OR   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

PS: Lanny – If you want to help the Democratic Party then think of something positive to say about Obama.

If you are not aware of any of the many postive attributes of Barak Obama – go to his website and read about him, listen to a few of his videos, read a few of his stands on the issues, really listen to what he has to offer.

Once you've listened to Obama, & educated yourself on his platform, then you may have an inkling as to why Hillary would not make a good running mate.

jane   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I DO NOT want Hillary Clinton as Vice President and do NOT want to enable her or her supporters to continue to cause further disunity in the Democratic party. Where is the website for that?

LaVarr   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Lanny spits so much venom out of his mouth. He seems to be a chip off the old Clinton block.... No, we don't Hillary, you or the partisanship that she imparts. We can do better... No Bush Cheney Lite

Cherry   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

This is just crazy.

Why don't we see Romney or Huckabee supporters pressuring John McCain?

Democrats just need to relax.

John Ainsworth   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

This shows a gross disrespect for our elected nominee, Barack Obama. Davis, back off. You are wrong to do this...it is divisive and not helpful. This is Obama decision to make. By doing this, you will guarantee that Clinton does NOT get the nod as VP. even if Obama would want her.

Cheri in New York   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

This is so wrong. First, the Clinton campaign took the wind out of Obama's sails and tried to make his nomination night a "night about Hillary," showing complete lack of respect for the historical occasion, not to mention for the winner. And NOW, the Clinton campaign is trying to force Obama to make Hillary his running mate, using her supporters as leverage. Enough, already. Give the man the dignity he deserves, and stop forcing Hillary down his (or our country's) throat. Look at the polls on CNN: sixty percent of the public thinks it would be WRONG to have Hillary on the ticket. What is seriously wrong with Clinton and her supporters?

CB   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Everybody have been trying to tell Obama how to run his campaign all year, especially the media and political analyst. Now you trying to tell him who to pick as VP. The man know what he is doing. You all just need to back-up.

New Yorker   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Do these patronizing SOB's think an African American can't choose his own VP?

Common Sense   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I agree with you 100% Mish. who even gives him an air time???

SDunn   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I've never seen so many disrespectful comments from Hillary supporters in my life! If you want to vote for McCain please do, but your candidate LOST fair and square. She thought she had this primary fight wrapped up even before she began to campaign. She had a large total of superdelegates even before the first caucus! People said Obama didn't have the chance! She didn't invest her time in the caucus states, she thought that they didn't matter! When she's tallying her popular vote she's still leaving out several caucus states in her tally. Every candidate KNEW that this primary was about the most delegates! If it was about the popular vote Obama would've spent a lot more time in California, New York, etc but he played it smart and spent time campaigning in jurisdictions where he got the most delegates. He ran a brilliant campaign and that's why he won. If you want to vote for McCain because you feel hurt that your candidate lost, by all means do so, but don't cry a river when your children are sent off to war in a draft against Iran and Lord knows where else. Don't be upset when we're paying $8 dollars for gas. You will reap what you sow. Some of you are extremely spiteful people and it's sad.

sety   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

All Lanny Davis did was harm to Hillary Clinton campaign, wrong advise from different supporters. If Hillary Clinton needs to repair her legacy, she needs to get this kind of people out of her team.

Michael in Seattle   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

THANK YOU Mish !!!!!!!

Jennifer in Madison, WI   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

The more they try to forcr Clinton on the ticket as VP the less likely it is to happen.

Alston   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Why does CNN project Lanny like he's someone who matters anyway??

Lorna, NY   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Why is everyone forcing this woman down our throats????

Debra   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

No to Clinton on the number 2 ticket. That is up to Senator Obama who he picks ultimately. He is not going to be pressured by Clinton supporters. There may be a place on her cabinet but again, that is Obama's decision.

Kate, Atlanta   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Davis a "terrific advocate"????? Are you kidding. I mute that guy or change the channel every time he comes on. If he told me my house was on fire, I'd settle in on the sofa secure in the knowledge that it wasn't. What a jerk. But, it's obvious, he doesn't want her to be VP. Anyone that really did would be quiet right now and never be so pushy and public – total turnoff – the methods and Lanny.

McSame?   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

With friends like this, who needs Grampy McSame?

Brent   June 5th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

The US is full of political hacks but Lanny Davis may just rule them all. His commentary is so ridiculous that it borders on the dillusional. I don't have anything against Senator Clinton but listening to Davis is painful to the point where you almost have to change the channel. The fact that he thought she gave a great speech Tuesday that was graceful and magnamamous shows how out of touch with reality he is.

Clinton Supporter   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Good luck, but I tend to think she wouldn't take the job. Why play second fiddle to a neophyte? She'll spend all her time bailing him out and making him look good.

You're a good person, Lanny. And you're right. We'd all be better of she'd do it.

NY   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Please stop this madness! Let our Nominee decide for himself who he wants!! Enough already!

anon   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter[ well educated, high income ,positive ]. The Dem party treated her so badly she should have the dignity not to accept the V.p spot. She will be put out to pasture which will be hard but the people will teach the Democratic party a lesson. Barack Obama gave a brilliant speech at aipac yesterday but it was more of Hillary's position than what he was advocating during the primarties. He has stated flip floppping but love is blind so noone is noticing.

Alston   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Lanny is the most annoying person i have seen on television.

His every comment regarding Obama or one of his supporters has to be condescending and always begin with 'WITH ALL DUE RESPECT..'.

LANNY WITH ALL DUE RESPECT SHUT UP...NO ONE CARES ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY!

Joe   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I hope CNN and other media outlets don't continue to grant air time to "one note johnny's" like Lanny Davis. For ever, we heard how he thought Hillary was "ready Day 1". Then we heard how he thought they should "change the rules" and give the nomination to Hillary. Now, he thinks she would "make a great VP candidate". OK, we get it. Lanny Davis supports Hillary Clinton. That is no longer NEWS.

The news is what Obama and McCain campaigns are saying/doing. It will be news when either of these candidates announce their selection of a running mate. It is not new who Lanny Davis thinks that should be (nobody is confused on that point).

I agree that some commentary is necessary with a 24-hour news channel. However, too much commentary (from people who really don't matter) and too little news is not going to improve the outcome and quality of this year's election.

JOSH   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

AS A VOTER WHO IS BACKED BY MILLIONS, BARACK BETTER KNOW THAT WE DEMAND HER ON THE TICKET BECAUSE AS I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS WILL MAKE SURE NO ONE WINS . JUST MCAIN!! PUT HER ON THE TICKET OR START WRITING YOUR OWN CONCESSION SPEECH OBAMA. WE GOT MORE STRENGTH THAN THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND IF WE BACKED MCAIN HE WOULD WIN GUARANTEED. DONT THINK THAT I CARE ABOUT THE PARTY CAUSE I DONT!!! PERIOD. YOU SEE HILLARY CANT DEMAND THAT SHE BE ON THE TICKET, BUT WE CAN !!!!THE VOTERS!!! HER VOTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + REPUBLICAN VOTERS= mcain PRESIDENT AND NOT obama, THINK LONG AND HARD DID YOU WASTE YOUR TIME RUNNING FOR SOMETHING YOU CANT WIN WITHOUT US AND BY NOT INCLUDING HILLARY ON THE TICKET, I CAN BET YOU YOU DID. ITS NOT A THREAT BUT A PROMISE, IF SHES NOT ON THE TICKET YOU WILL GO LOSE WITH WHOEVER IS ON YOUR TICKET. HILLARY SUPPORTERS UNITE!!!!!!

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Lanny Davis needs to shut up and mind his own business. I firmly believe that Obama has far exceeded any political and intellectual ability needed to choose his own VP, without a "Clinton Crony" trying to lay the ground work for yet another disaster. Hillary seems to believe that because she had 17 million votes that her opinion must to be accounted for. The fact is, if a team loses a basketball game 101 to 100, even if the last basket comes just seconds before the horn sounds, they still lose the game. Hillary needs to go back and learn how to be a senator (hopefully, without being under the influence of Bill ) before launching a new political career.

HiFi   June 5th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Not gonna happen...it's just Lanny being Lanny.

mama4obama   June 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Lanny...dont you think that decision should be up to Obama? You are part of the problem here buddy. Its time you let fate decide.

Grace in Orlando, FL   June 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! LET IT GO! If I was one of your constitutents, I would be thinking about a campaign to let you go!

Lorna, NY   June 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Lanny, please stop this...it is making Hillary look desperate! Stop begging, it is unbecoming!

Gina - Lancaster, PA   June 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Hillary Clinton ran a historic race, but came in 2nd place. She is conceding on Saturday and rallying around Obama. Why can't Lanny Davis follow suit?

This is not going to help to unite democrats at all. Stop shoving her down his throat, it's his decision.

Lanny – please go away.

sue   June 5th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

As someone who voted for Hillary in Indiana and have always voted democratic, I find Mr Davis and others to be doing the party a disservice. I am upset that Hillary did not win. I will now vote for and support Sen. Obama and it is his and his choice alone to pick his VP.

franco   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Lenny Davis has no character. He is a political hack who will do/say anything to ride a potential gravy train that may further his career.

pat   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

i really think hillary should NOT take the vp spot i also think she should not support him, let the DNC suffer after all they deserated her she owes the DNC NOTHING. obama will fail everything he has done in his political life has been dishonest. starting with his run for state office, down to the tape thats floating around about his wife an her ranting an raving at the church about how she hates whities an the dissapperants of her thiese she wrote at prinston collage. HILLARY DO NOT SUPPORT HIM. you are right about him emptiy suit.

bernj   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I hope there is no place for Hillary Clinton on an Obama ticket. Such a move would run counter to everything Obama is about. That said, Senator Clinton is a valuable ally and I am sure can be helpful to the Democrats and the country in other ways. In the end it is Obama's call and I am satisfied with that.

On the other hand, Lannie Davis has said some very ugly stuff and, in my opinion, has contributed to what can only be described as race baiting during the primary campaign. I personally have no respect whatsoever for him. He is repulsive and frankly makes me physically sick every time I hear his voice.

Chi-Town Cheryl   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

And the fight goes on. Hillary went to Yale Law School with Davis. He would not be pushing for the VP spot for her, if she did not ask him to do so. They underestimate Obama. He is a lot tougher than Hillary, Davis and Robert Johnson give him credit for.

OBAMA '08

Timothy   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Give it up Lanny. Bill Clinton will allow himself to be vetted in order to qualify her for VP because of his business dubious business dealings. Hillary knows that as well. So does Obama. I understand you want some sort of comfort after your candidate has lost the nomination, but you are not helping her right now so stop the non-sense.

Calimar   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

This dude needs to get a life!

Rasputin   June 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Why is it that, unlike McCain supporters, one never sees any criticism of Sen. Obama from his supporters?

Is this what a personality cult looks like?

zach   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Get a clue Davis....Hillary will CONTAMINATE the ticket......

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

How the hell do you have party unity when you continue on trashing your fellow Democrat?

Lanny, he's no longer your opponent. With friends like you, who needs an enema?

NoMcSame   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Go away. Let the man do his job. White boys form the GOOD OLE BOY CLUB still have to try to show that they are in control. Well not this time PAL because the people are in control and the American people want Obama pick his own VP.
Hillary lost now go away.
Sebelius was with him and has supported him from day one, so maybe she should get first in line.

GwenShaw   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

You know, I simply do not trust this organization and their efforts to "force" Obama to place Sen. Clinton on the ballot. It goes without saying that the primary process brought out things about both candidates that clearly indicate they shouldn't be on any ticket together. Sen. Clinton will not enhance the Obama ticket. No one votes for the President based on who their running mate is. I am disappointed in how they are literally trying to force their way on the ticket. Obama is a smart man and I'm sure he won't fall for this.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

The more that Barack is being cornered to select Hillary as his VP, the less likely it will be. Think about it from your own perspective...when someone kept trying to force you to do something, did you automatically jump and do it, even if you wanted to.

Mr. Wes   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

no way

matt   June 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

We've recently seen huge numbers of Hillary supporters claiming that they will vote for John McCain in November. I understand their frustrations over their candidate not getting the nomination. I really do. In 2004 I was a very strong supporter of John Edwards. I felt a personal connection to his campaign. When I did some more research, I couldn't bring myself to vote for John Kerry, but I certainly wasn't going to vote for George W. Bush. I knew better.

I instead researched all the parties that candidates that were running. I fell in love the with Green Party's candidate David Cobb. In November, I voted for David Cobb. I felt like I was casting my vote for the person who best represented my personal politics.

I strongly urge all the Clinton supporters out there who are calling for a switch to the McCain boat to make this consideration. If you really truly can't support Barack Obama, please look at the alternatives. Don't switch to McCain because you are angry your candidate lost. Be intelligent and look into alternatives. Make sure that you are supporting someone that acutally represents your best interests and not the best interests of the people that are harming America.

Jeff   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Go away Lanny

Tom, Salem Oregon   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Hillary should push a deal to select a woman to be VP, but not Hillary herself. Although not the first VP candidate, but likely to be the first woman VP that gets elected. A woman governor from a blue collar swing state perhaps. The most important thing now for Hillary to have influence when she returns to the Senate.

Beverly Wilkins   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Mr. Davis is of service to absolutely no one. We have the confidence in Hillary herself to make her case; having been properly vetting for the number two spot on the ticket. How much is he getting paid each time he appears and through this effort? The answwer must be zero. No exception. Volunteer activity on behalf of someone you support is always great, but in this case unwarranted.

Please allow us all to heal. Our candidate lost.

Respectfully,

Bev Ohio

Dallas, TX   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Sorry, Lanny, we DO NOT want Hillary as VP!!!

Suck it up, close it down and call it a day!

Obama has earned the right to choose his own VP and there are plenty of options, so again, let me make it clear, Hillary is not wanted as VP!

Susan   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

NO WAY, NO HOW!!

Dave in TX   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Someone stop the "VP at Gunpoint" campaign. Hillary and her supporters need to stop trying to undermine the Obama campaign. He will pick the right person at the right time. (Jim Webb)

Endthedramavoteobama   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

No Lanny, that ticket would be a nightmare and you deluded people from the HillBilly camp know that.....you are now trying to get Obama to lose the election. Not that HillBilly is not a strong candidate, but combined with the positive message of change and reform from Obama, that would be a disaster.....the McBushes are dying for the opp. to unwrap the hosts of negative ads they had waiting for HillBilly......don't do it Obama.

annick   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

After Vote Hill now it's Vote Both. But guess what Lanny, prepare for the 3rd and final step: Amouttahere

No Way!!   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I won't vote for that ticket.

Agent of Change from FL   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

What a fanatic? How come it's so hard to them to accept that OBAMA has WON the nomination? They can't force him to choose Hillary!

GERALD STROTHER   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

wont work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! go obama

Lynn   June 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I guess if she would except the Vice-President position, I would have to get over my dislike of Obama and vote for the ticket. I could go on and on of the reasons I do not like Obama, Rezco, Rev. Wright, his church, his ties to Chicago corruption, his talk but not really good solutions for this country, his wife issues – you get my point. But since I don't like him you know what I will be called.

southerner   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Someone needs to start "VoteNeither". I'd join :)

Please no   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Go away!!!

Tracy   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Lanny please go sit down someplace. Quietly, because you are making no sense.

You are pathetic on television, whining over Hillary's loss and trying to shove the VP spot down Obama's throat.

If what you said and thought had any relevance, your candidate would have won. Due, in part, to your own inadequacies she not only lost, she disgraced herself and persuaded many older white women to burn their bras and behave like complete and utter idiots in front of the whole world in the name of some trumped up sexism charges.

Hillary caused thousands of caucus voters to become disenfranchised with your ridiculous claim to the popular vote. But in your calculations, votes like mine did not count.

There is no way you have a place in the OBAMA revolution, and nor does Hillary. You are not a true democrat and she needs psychiatric help. Back up, withdraw your nose and lips from her posterier, and go sit in a quiet corner on Mars.

Signed, a real feminist voter who does NOT support Hillary.

GL, Bend, OR   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Lanny – HRC would do nothing for an Obama ticket, except demonstrate that he wants to remain connected to old school practice & politics.

Now, if you really want to do something for to help Hillary – Send a check to our local high school. The Clinton's have not paid their bill. Our Bend-LaPine school District has had to pay the costs for President Clinton's campaign visit, which includes having to pay for the two sign language interpreters who were to be paid directly by the campaign.

Now that would help education in our area. Thanks in advance!

s   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It is not fair that all of these people are trying to pressure Obama into choosing Clinton for the VP spot. If the shoe were on the other foot would she be pressured to choose him, no she would be free to make her own choice. Mr. Obama ran a great campaign, and he made all of the right decisions, why not trust him to make the right choice now.

Just me   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Would someone please tell me why Obama should put Hillary on the ticket? Seriously....the woman ran a very negative campaign against him. At times it seemed as though some of her comments were border line raciest. Her campaign is millions of dollars in debt. She always said she was running for president not VP. So why now would she want to be his running mate unless it was for power.

I'm a Republican that has been leaning toward Obama but Hillary on the ticket I will be voting for McCain.

Honky white guy from chicago   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Lenny needs to wake up and realize that its all over for Clinton. Hillary should distance herself from this obviously disillusioned character.

Can Not Stop   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I don't want to burst your bubbles, but even if you try to stop this you can't. This is way bigger than all of us.

Dilly WA   June 5th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Cinton needs to tell him ti STAND DOWN! He is hurting her image and it is not their place to force the nominee to choose a VP. Very politically unsavvy and very childish.

Vahe Vanesyan (Toronto, Canada)   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Lanny is an bright example of a corrupted shovinist and racist, one who makes people hate americans

Kerry   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Lanny, go home.
CNN stop showing continuing to elevate people like Lanny who are devisive and bent on causing hype and scandal.

martin California   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

This whole project is a farce. The basic premise is that Clinton received 18 million votes and that those votes are"hers". Sorry that is not the case my vote belongs to me. I have not something to be considered a chip in a political game. I voted for Hillary because I considered her to be the best choice of the two. I did not give her my general election vote. I cannot be traded and am not stupid. I will vote for the candidate I think is best in November.

Jason   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Lanny, please just get a life.

JOSH   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

AS A VOTER WHO IS BACKED BY MILLIONS, BARACK BETTER KNOW THAT WE DEMAND HER ON THE TICKET BECAUSE AS I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS WILL MAKE SURE NO ONE WINS . JUST MCAIN!! PUT HER ON THE TICKET OR START WRITING YOUR OWN CONCESSION SPEECH OBAMA. WE GOT MORE STRENGTH THAN THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND IF WE BACKED MCAIN HE WOULD WIN GUARANTEED. DONT THINK THAT I CARE ABOUT THE PARTY CAUSE I DONT!!! PERIOD. YOU SEE HILLARY CANT DEMAND THAT SHE BE ON THE TICKET, BUT WE CAN !!!!THE VOTERS!!! HER VOTERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! + REPUBLICAN VOTERS= mcain PRESIDENT AND NOT obama, THINK LONG AND HARD DID YOU WASTE YOUR TIME BY NOT INCLUDING HILLARY ON THE TICKET, I CAN BET YOU YOU WILL. ITS NOT A THREAT BUT A PROMISE, IF SHES NOT ON THE TICKET YOU WILL GO DOWN WITH WHOEVER IS ON YOUR TICKET. HILLARY SUPPORTERS UNITE!!!!!!

Change   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The democratic Party is being hijacked watch, The lobbist at their highest pick.

Obama Say No

Change we can believe in

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Hillary Clinton did all of that whining that people were trying to force her out of the race.Now it seems like they are trying to force Obama into picking her for VP

felice, Fredericksburg, VA   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Lanny gve it up already! sheeesh!!!!

Randy - Denver   June 5th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I am sure Mr. Obama will look at many potential Vice Presidents during his selection process and I am sure that Ms. Clinton will be on the list. It is, however, the candidates choice. Mr Obama will take ADVICE from others, listen to the party, to his VP Committee, to the voters, to his wife etc but when it comes down to it he will make his own choice and will not be bullied into it from any of those who offer him advice. Me personally I favor an Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Webb they both have much to offer with little baggage outside their own states. It will be interesting but I do offer one word of advice to Mr. Obama (for what it is worth) do not be quick to choose oyur runnning mate, Mr. McCain has not done so in over a month, let him make the first choice than use yours to counter his new strength.

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Get over it already! Let Obama choose his own candidate. Many of us do NOT want HRC forced down his or our throat.

DAvis must expect a lot in return from HRC to go to this extreme. Any trust and respect I had left for her has gone, forever.

For all you angry, raging 'Clinton supporters' out there, especially those who use the name 'Hussein Obama' we recognize you for the Limbaugh-mats you are and really wish you would just go away.

Senior white female.

Vote Democrat in November or be willing to accept the consequences.

phil   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

wack

Andrew   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a terrible scumy person. He has continually attempted to paint Barack Obama in a light that is degrading and has no place in a Barack Obama campaign. If Hillary is ever to be brought on as the VP, the first condition should be to run people like him out. Lanny Davis has NO voice that should be heard.

DJ, LA, CA   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

No joint ticket...relax Lanny. This is not Rome, where we have a joint President. We all know the last time that happened in Rome, led to disaster.

Don't even think about Lanny. Let it go.

Mish   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I wish this *annoying clown* would go defend someone in another country!!!!
His constant pro hillary dribble is not helping the dems one bit!!!!
Let Senator Obama have the privilege every other president in history has had ....choosing his own VP!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO,NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get it? Got it? Good.

Valerie - St. Louis, MO   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Obama does not need Clinton on the ticket to win. John McCain is archaic.

Karen   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Why doesn't he put that same dedication into making sure a Republican doesn't end up in the White House for another 4 years instead of continuing to ram HRC down everyone's throats and dividing the party even further?? Please, we've had enough already...

The Don   June 5th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

He sounds just like the type of person Obama's campaign would love to have go into their office as an advocate for anything.

Hillary is smarter than that. She needs to get these idiots stop representing her. They really make her look bad and makes one start to wonder about show smart these guys are. They sound abnoxious, and suck-ups. Who wants that?

Dave C - NJ   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

NO ONE EVER WOULD HAVE HEARD OF HILLARY IF NOT FOR BILL.

WE DON'T NEED HER.

I RATHER SEE SOMEONE FRESH THAT HAS MADE IT TO THE TOP ON THEIR OWN, NOT DUE TO THEIR SPOUSE WHO ALSO CARPETBAGGED TO NY JUST TO GET ELECTED.

GO AWAY HILLARY!

kathe oakland, california   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Lanny Davis is as divisive as the Clintons. If Hillary had won, and Obama folks started a divisive plot to make her take him, they would all be whinning and crying foul. BUT NO this is the CLINTON way – to win at any cost and is very disrepectful to America to start this issue. Lanny Davis, who do you think you are to start questioning the democratic Presidential nominee – NONE OF YOU CLINTON FOLKS have any morals, values or respect for anything or anyone.

You don't like it Lanny, so what. I am an American and I can say whatever I want about you and your un American efforts to force us all to vote for Clinton. HOW DARE YOU

GO GO OBAMA

Dal CA   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

You guys are thrusting Hillary down Obama's throat.

Milwaukee for Obama   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I dont know if they want anybody's advise but as a former Clinton (both Clintons) supporter I would tell you this from the bottom of my heart; they should choose a different person to champion for Hillary at the moment. People like Lanny are the ones that drove me to Obama, they are so rude, they lie, they are not good in the eyes of undecided voters. They can only harden Clinton's supporters but they CANNOT woe new supporters to Hillary. I am serious as a heart attack. They are the same people that in my opinion, made Hillary lose her nomination. Their arrogance is just overwhelming.

Th3rdpwr   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

This guy is the Clinton's Renfield. Throughout the campaign, he was putting the heat on Obama, and it hasn't stopped. Has he, even, acknowledged and congratulated Senator Obama on his victory?

Enlightened Voter - No hillary for VP   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Well I think we all knew looking and listening to him from before there is something seriously wrong with this guy so I don't want to talk to0 bad about him cause he does have a real mental problem.

Sandra   June 5th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Come on people - see through this attempt to get Hillary the VP and nothing else. Her talents would be far better served (and noticeable) elsewhere.

She and Bill had her case involving Ron Paul moved after the November elections in case Hilleary was convicted of campaign fraud. The only way to save her from conviction is if she is the President or VP, who are immune to prosecution. They are trying to buy a delay of four or eight years by pushing her to be VP.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

POOR LENNY, CANT GET A JOB.

HE WILL COST HILLARY'S JOB

IF HE KEEPS IT UP. FORCING HILLARY

ON OUR PRESIDENT, WILL NOT WORK.

THE CLINTONS PROBABLY SPENT THE LOBBYISTS

MONEY & NEED TO DELIVER SOMETHING TO THEM.

Cindy   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

NO FREAKIN' WAY!

richard   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

If it is not Obama/Clinton I will vote McCain!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The only thing that would come of Obam and Hillary on the same ticket–ist doubly stupid programs–that will in the end–negatively affect the economy and every taxpayer. Unless you are impoverished–you will be nailed by the costs of all the new programs of a central government to look after the poor and disadvantaged. Even if those poor and disadvantaged are drug users, ex-convicts, and mentally-ill.

Welcome to the new world order. Sucks don't it.

Alex in MA   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

No. Absolutely not!

White small town for Obama !!   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Stop already pressuring Senator Obama!! How come you let Hillary have a breather and you are not letting Senator Obama do the same.. He's the person who will pick the best candidate!!

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Lanny Davis needs to get his behind somewhere and sit it down, he should be tired of being a Clinton FLUNKY! He is all over the place kissing Hillary's behind. I have no respect for him or any other that think they will strong arm Obama.

WE DO NOT WANT HILLARY AS VP!

HILLARY AND LANNY NEED TO GO AWAY!

SDunn   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

go away Lanny! I'm tired of hearing about this man! Lanny, you will not bully our Presidential nominee into selecting who YOU want him to select. It's his decision and his ALONE! I'm tired of all these bullying tactics from Hillary supporters.

ladylove   June 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Hillary and her family need to go as far away from the white house as possible. The Clintonshave had their turn already and it is time for fresh blood. Yes she ran a good race, but the race is over now. Obama will need a VP who will work with integrity and not self willed. All of Hillaries supporters are saying they will vote for MCain and that is ignorant on their part to want to suffer for another 4 or 8 years. That shows you that they were never true democrates in the first place. It also shows you that they are very racist also which is very sad.

Mike in Calgary   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Lanny Davis's counter-productive effort shows a profound disrepect for the process. It is no wonder that he is aligned with the Clintons, the people who brought self-service to the public service, you know the "slime covered ssumbags" to use Bill Clinton's words.

Mike
.

kleng   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

how disgusting!!! clinton should tell her supporters to shut up! and stop pressuring obama. where's the decency???

Joe in DE   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

If Obama does not want Hillary that OK. The question he must decode is is it better to risk losing or select Hillary.

Yes   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I say give it to her so both history will be made. This is a huge milestone.

RuthieM   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Lanny Davis needs to get a grip and face the reality too like his candidate needs to do and has just about done - come Saturday. They need to leave Obama alone and drop the pressure. How dare they? These are the same people who were so anti-Obama in the first place. And - since Clinton loves McCain so much and McCain loves Hillary so much, why doesn't she become McCain's VP?

John--Iowa   June 5th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Go ahead and combine the two!

Hillary/Obama
Obama/ Hillary

HIllary/?
Obama/?

Either way they get beat!!

Why? Because America is smart!

Kwad   June 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Only Obama should decide the number two.

The so called "Dream Ticket" is a nightmare. Lanny Davis needs to give up the ghost of the Clinton campaign.

Dems   June 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

What...was the doman name "VoteDorks.Com" already taken?

Dan   June 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Lanny Davis is a delusional hack. I can only tolerate his drivel on CNN so much. Always making false claims and accusations.

He is a prime example of why lawyers are so hated in this country.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

LENNY IS ANOTHER ONE OF HILLBILLI MISTAKES.

HE HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE IS DOING.

HE JUST WANTS SOMETHING TO SELL

TO THOSE LOBBYISTS. AIN'T HAPPENING.

THAT DAY WAS YESTERYEAR.

David   June 5th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I don't want Hillary Clinton to be Barack's running mate. I don't like Barack, and I feel it would be disingenuous on both their parts to shoe horn into a ticket together. Since Hillary won't be the nominee, I'm voting for McCain.

Chelsea   June 5th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Knock....it OFF ...stop "PUSHING" for anything...Can we PLEASE just let Obama do his job???

White Woman for Obama   June 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Its not going to happen. I don't like Clinton all that much but if she were on the ticket, I think they could do great things together. But there was too much back stabbing throughout the primary season, that I just don't think it will work.

Obama 08

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

LENNY JUST TRYING TO GET BACK IN OUR

POCKETS.

think people   June 5th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I'm sorry, but I cannot stand this man.

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