Let's see if Obama will not choose Hillary for VP.

Most of the 18 million votes will got to Mccain or not vote at all !

Obamites, you need us (Hillary Supporters) to win the Presidency,
whether you like it or not. Thus, BE GOOD TO US !!!
He…he…he…he… he

Solidarity is no communism and social justice is not sozialism. Some Reps even don´t understand the basics.

Not sure if I would vote for Obama even if he selected Hillary as his VP. As a woman, it is hard to swallow a man taking the credit for a woman's ideas and solutions. Per the media, Hillary and Barack have the same ideas; however, they were all originally Hillary's.

There is more than just race in this election, but sexism. I am so disenchanted with the democratic process and I do not see a light at the end of either McCain or Obama's tunnel…what is the point of being a part of the process when outside forces make the ultimate decision.

From Pittsburgh,

I am glad Obama have spoken regarding the VP position and let it be heard to everyone that he will be taking this process of seleting a VP very carefully.

This will be his final counselor when he making decisions in the White House, and he want to make sure he get it right," Obama said.

So I hope from here on, everyboby back off and give Obama his space. As some of you have allowed Hilliary her space.

too many dumb opinions i see

No to reactionaries and triangulators! No VP for Billary!

This is a very brillant man. It will be obvious to all Americans and the world that Obama possess the character, judgement and common sense to lead America in the right direction.

This is a great time to be an American. And, once Obama is elected things are only going to get better. I am soo happy for little black boys in our country. Obama can always be used as an example of what they can become.

You go Obama, Mr. President!

That's sound judgment. Her counsel has been her own worse enemy. He has gone against the status quo and been successful and the real fight is on Now. Clinton is responsible for the rift in the party now trying to use her supporters to achieve her last grasp for power..
She has not shown the capacity to lead in a new direction and we're heading there with Obama

Yeah, everyone needs to settle down. Barry Bam Bam needs time to figure out what he's doing. It's not like he's got years of experience with national campaigns… just back off and give him the time he needs for some on-the-job training.

McCAIN '08
A moderate Republican who is qualified for the office.

Let's see, does he want to compliment or diversify his socialist/fascist programs?
Sadly, he and Michelle are two peas in a pod. I only hope that people stop listening to the rhetoric from Barack Obama and his wife, and hear what they are truly saying.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Barack is a smoothy, but if you really take a look at him, he makes Al Sharpton look like a White Supremicist.

Can we watch the good woman be publicly screwed again?

I love the new politician of unity and hope.

More hate. More sexism. More unfairness. More inequity.

We are the NEW democrats

Sure! Let her apply for VP - get those Clinton financial records opened up! It just isn't going to happen. Clintons guard their secrets and their skeletons …. could never make it through the vetting process.

This is all mirrors and monkey dust — to keep them feeling "relevant" and in the news. "Deranged narcissism" - always all about the Clintons — self-serving megalomania disguised as public service.

Obama is a bigger man than me … more forgiving, more gracious. That's why HE will be president - finally a man we can look up to, emulate, and want to be like. Same goes for his beautiful family. Role models in the White House — amazing.

I don't understand the logic of some of you people…MI and FL broke the rules…they are lucky to even get what little they got to rep at the convention. The rules were set and signed by Obama AND Hillary. But it's Obama's and Dean's fault that Hillary didn't honestly win? get the funk outta here…

They said, he was not going to win, but he won anyway. They said he was not going to rise money, he got some anyway. They said he was not black or white enough, but Americans did n;t care anyway. Congrats Americans. This world could never be more excited!.

Yeah, everyone needs to settle down. Barry Bam Bam needs time to figure out what he's doing. It's not like he's got years of experience with national campaigns… just back off and give him the time he needs for some on-the-job training.

Former CLINTON SUPPORTER turned McCAIN DEMOCRAT.

McCAIN '08
A moderate Republican who is qualified for the office.

I love how Hillary and her supporters spouted 'let the process run it's course, what's the rush?' for the past 3 months, but 2 days into this they're already threatening petitions to get her onto his ticket.

Picking a VP should be based on who is best to lead with Obama, not who's going to get him votes.

THE FAT OPRAH SHE WILL BRING DANCING BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

Man, this guy is good! He's so level-headed, so even keeled.

I can't wait for him to trounce McCain when all the level-headed, even-keeled voters of this country recognize his judgment, wisdom, intellect, skill, and energy, and then get behind him.

No more NeoCon corrupt corporate stranglehold on America and the world!

I totally think that Hillary would be the best VP candidate he can pick. H'ell have ALL the hillary supporters and his own on both the Demo and the Republican side behind him. I think it would be a landslide victory against McCane!!

I do commend him for not making hasty decisions and thinking it thruogh though. Let's hope he makes the right choice.

To Oh I see…..

Read the entire section of the chapter where you took that one sentence from, it makes total sense and he is not scary. You can't take one sentence and accurately understand what he is talking about. It's doing things like this that indicate how close minded people are to things they don't take time to understand or learn for themselves…….

As a lifelong Democrat, who has contributed nearly $1200 to Hillary Clinton's campaign, I just sent my first (of many more to come) contribution to John McCain,

Obama's "audacity" is finally sinking in. From book, Audacity of Hope: "I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."

NO more of this truly, truly scary person!

Barry should pick Mark Warner, former Governor of Virginia and current Senate candidate.

He must pick someone much more moderate than he is; picking a liberal will certainly be poison to his chances in November. Warner brings that moderation as he is esteemed by Republicans and Democrats alike in Virginia.

Choosing Warner may leave that Senate seat in the hands of the GOP, but it will give the Democrat Party what they truly desire: control of the White House.

I guess this sums it up. America is officially retarded. I am glad I live in Canada. At least I get to go see a doctor when I am out of work. I think I have met 20 people this year fleeing the US to try to find a new and better life.

Obama has backed himself into a political corner this time…if he puts Hill on the ticket then he is A BIG FAT LIAR who decieved us all about changing the face of politics in America. That would make him just as politically motivated as any other lying and slimy politician out there saying and doing whatever just to win. What happened to "A Change We Can Believe in? " You can believe all you want, just don't expect it to happen…..
And if he doesn't put her on the ticket then he's a politician who's out for himself and NOT looking to pull together this party to win in November. Again, a lying and slimy politician out for himself!
Check his stance on the issues at Votesmart.org- he's NOT who you think he is…or maybe all you 'dreamers' know exactly who he is……….

The last time I checked, Obama has 123 more PLEDGED delegates. Who cares about superdelegates - they didn't override the PEOPLE's vote. All these whinners need to look at the FACTS.

For the rest of the excuses:
> If you really were a Hillary supporter, you would never vote for McCain
> It is not CHANGE if he puts a Clinton back in the White House
> Anyone advocating Write-In's must know they're just helping McCain, and are quite probably McCain supporters anyway
> For the "never vote for this black man" - put your white hood back on and get back in bed with your sister already

obama should choose Clinton as VP she will do a great job to win the white house. democrats 08

Al Gore June 5th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Darn right, all these Hillary crazies need to pipe down…you're not gonna be VP, not after the campgain you just ran. And why the heck is she waiting until Saturday? The votes are in, YOU LOST - she should have dropped out Tuesday night. Awful
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If you are going by the votes and not by the delegates that Obama bought through Howard Dean….Hillary won and Hillary will still defeat Obama in November….via her supporters and McCain!!

Obama Supporter:

One more thing, it's realize not 'realise'. I'm pretty sure I was able to spell it correctly in 5th grade.

If Clinton is on the ticket I will vote McCain!

"Obama STINKS" you are vile and pathetic.

CNN how DARE you post this hate speech!

I'll never EVER will vote for Lier Obama Hussein! My vote is locked to McCain!

Clinton lovers,

Voting for McCain is stupid. Sure, polls suggest you're poorer, less educated, etc., but can you please think for a second?

Thanks.

At least one Republican (me) will be voting for Obama this November. I like this guy and think he's just what this country needs right now. But none of us will if he chooses Hillary as his veep. Put her on the ticket and you have no idea how it will energize Republicans for McCain.

Clinton's campaign is still going on. The goal now is to be VP and evenetually President. McCain has gone 4 months now without a VP but Obama should get one immediately? I don't think so. I agree with Carter that Clinton as VP would be the worst mistake he could make.
Clinton is obviuosly out of control. Clinton as VP would mean an Obama headace for 4 years

If Mr. Obama wants a chance to win the White House, I'd suggest he make the right choice and choose his equal, Sen. Clinton. Otherwise, he can attempt to win without her supporters. Good luck

Are you serious
I am a democrat
I am for party unity and getting our country back on track
some of the so called hilary supporters really need to step back and
read what they write.
this was a competition your candidate lost.
its time for us all to get behind the presumptive nominee unite our party and put this country back on track, unless your into paying
4 plus dollars at the pump and teaching the next generation about
bad sportmanship. I am ashamed of all the back and forth bickering.
We need to heal the country not help MCSAME continue The BUSH
Administration collision course on destroying everything that makes
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA the best country to be a citizen
of.

OBAMA/08

oh people won't be staying at home. They will be voting for John McCain in droves as will I. Even if obama puts hillary on the ticket many of us could not vote for him. He would still be the president , not if my vote can help it. obama supporters better realize they have republicans to thank for him getting the nomination. They knew early on who their nominee was and went out and voted for obama in the primaries. Why do that you ask? So that they did not have to face Clinton in the GE, without all those votes he got in the primaries he cannot win. They expected obama to be easier to beat and he will be .
So enjoy it while it lasts you'll be screaming foul play when he loses in November and Mccain wins.

wah wah wah…we won't get in line…we will vote McSame. wah wah wah.

Can you guys just change up the dribble a bit to make it interesting. Like said…Hillary has worked very hard for all americans (not just the 18million that voted for her). Honor her commitment! At least see if you can at least not make her job any harder by electing McSame. In other words if you are so much against Barack…hold ur nose….walk in the booth….find his name….and vote for him. You'll feel a whole lot better afterwards…I guarantee it. Certainly your children will benefit for such a selfless sacrafice of your one vote. Healing of this country starts with you!

Just as a note, all of you still wanting to vote for McCain need to understand something. McCain if elected will attempt to throw Russia and China out of the G8, now while some of you may think that is cool, it is not, we are alienating two of the largest and most powerful counties in the world. I have said it before, all of you who are all wrapped up in your hurt feelings and anger had better take a step back and start looking at the issues. This is not some grade school game, McCain is talking about something that could be very detrimental to the interest of the United States, this is tantamount to starting another cold war.
This is not fear mongering, this is fact and it is undisputed, I strongly suggest some of you get over your little hurt feelings and start looking at the issues.

Obama Supporter June 5th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Clinton supporters are showing there 5th grade education by saying they will vote for Mccain over Obama. You guys realise that Clinton and Obama agree on 95% of things while Mccain and Clinton are only 5%?

Did I type to much for you Clinton supporters to understand? Graduating the 5th grade would help
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Exactly the type of crap that has divided the Demcrats. You expect us to support you when you insult us constantly? This is the exact reason I left the party.

EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL, 33 y/o White MALE

Obama will never offer the Vp spot to hillary. he didn't spend all this time discrediting her and play innocent. He is the most corrupt man and he has communist ties are you not afraid? well you should be he never went out of his way to be involved all these years with communists and an anti -american anti-white church for nothing this is what he truly believes in and you feel for his sweet talk. your eyes and ears were blinded but they will be quickly opened and you are stuck with him.By the way his good friend rezko was found guilty of lots of corruption charges and now are looking at all the other people oh yeh they were obama supporters good luck with it all.

jorge lopez . . .my skin is green and my hair is blue . . .does that mean you wouldn't vote for me either? You seem to be awfully hung up on the color BLACK!

Obama will put a woman on the ticket, just not THAT woman. We need a woman of color to make the ticket complete. Cynthia McKinney and Sheila Jackson Lee can help Obama pick up some Red states. They reflect Obama's values and will help recapture the women's vote.

quite simple really, to about 72% of the people I know - vote Clinton/Obama…. or vote McCain. Easy enough.

I GOT NEWS FOR EVERYONE!!!!! OBAMA IS THE WEAKER CANDIDATE!!!!!!!!!!!! IDIOTS ALL OF YOU!

I think Obama should send a clear message that he will not take Hillary as his VP, and put everyone out of their misery.

Obama's camp should reign in Lanny Davis. He is BAD for the Democratic Party. He should be banished from the political scene. One of the things that motivated me towards Obama was Lanny Davis. He gives lawyers a bad name. He gives intelligent human beings a bad name. SHUT HIM UP.

obama, what would you do if you didn't have sooooo many white men aroud you feeding you answers. God, there are alot of gullible and stupid people in this country.
What a zoo we'll have in that white house if you win (by cheating).
Hillary can do what she wants but I'll never vote for the likes of you.

It is the nominee's choice of who becomes his VP. Something, though occured to me just now while reading an article that Bill Clinton updated his Facebook to show he is "not married" but "its complicated. " I hope he isn't seperating from her for the world to see, so he won't be part of her life if she is VP. You know, making it easier for Her to be vetted without His personal life being vetted. Who knows, but don't trust a Clinton!

Good for Obama.

People, don't let the people on the blogs who say they will vote for McCain if HRC isn't VP fool you. They're republicans stirring up trouble. And for democrats in doubt, they'll vote for Obama when it comes time to pull the lever. I for one will vote for Obama whether HRC is VP or not.

Please note, for those of your who think we Hillary supporters are voting for McCain because Hillary Clinton lost the primary, you are sadly misinformed.

We are voting for McCain because we know our vote will count for the person who was ELECTED by his party.

Hillary Clinton did not lose the primary. Hillary Clinton has served the democratic party loyally for years, and this year the DNC decided to use her as a foil for Obama. This year, the nomination was obviously decided by the DNC, the powers that be and the MSM long before the voting started. The wheels were put into motion.

Not all of the Hillary Clinton supporters are uneducated, low-income, blue-collar, rural, racist voters. As a matter of fact, I don't think any of her supporters fall under those definitions.

We are simply Americans. People who chose their candidates for a myriad of reasons….some not as noble as others…but that can be said for all citizens.

We were under the illusion that the democratic party stood for democracy…majority rules, every vote counts, blah, blah, blah.

"Brian Knoxville, TN

Democrats Unite:
VOTE McCAIN '08″

This is one of the most asinine statements I've ever seen from someone purporting to be a democrat.

RRO…I think I love you

Unity is what we need now. Let's not be selfish because our candidate lost, nor should we be cocky because our candidate won. Let's now focus on November and putting a Democrat in the White House.

Understand, this was a very close race. Either candidate had the potential to be the victor. But Obama won - fair and square. We must unite now! Let's stop all this bickering and come together!

give the man a break he needs time to make a sound decision

I agree 100%! Clinton's supporters are trying to force Obama to pick her as a running mate. Many of them are even saying they will not vote for him if she isn't on his ticket. This is absolutely outrageous! Her supporters really don't care about this country if they are willing to throw the next four years away on something like this. Obama CAN win without Clinton! I think it would be a huge mistake for him to give her the VP role.

Obama Supporter…but Clinton isn't a racist…like Obama and his wife Godzilla are!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can not belive the comments on here .As a Canadian looking from the outside you are living in the days of 200 years ago .Because the man is black you wont vote for him. You should keep those racist remarks to your self.

When Clinton was loosing she saw no problem on letting the superdelegates go against the will of the voters, now that they went for Obama it is a bad thing. When she thought she was a shoe-in for the nomination she saw no problem stripping Florida and Michigan of their delegates for breaking the rules, now she is fighting for them to be counted. Now she thinks super delegates should follow the popular vote. When super delegates changed their mind and went for Obama they were "Judas", no it is ok if they change from Obama to her. Now this is what living in wonderland is all about. Do not want to vote for Obama? Then vote for McCain, you are the ones that will have to live with that not me.

To all of our "Democrat" friends who have been constantly reminding us on an hourly basis that they are ANGRY and LEAVING THE PARTY and DONATING TO MCCAIN and NOT VOTING. We get it, we hear you and we wish you well. One request-instead of continuing to bash the Democratic nominee, can you collectively re-direct your energy to your new candidate? We know we can't win you over or change your mind. Why not use those fantastic writing writing skills to help your new candidate on their respective websites so that we don't have to read your ramblings here.

Independent in Iowa. Yeah maybe if Bush/McCain had consulted with counselor the 4000+ american soldiers would still be alive and the hundreds of maimed would still have legs and arms and skin on their bodies. You don't have to vote for him. Shut up and vote for McCain. Its people like you that keep the nasty blogging going on and the Hillary supporters whining when we say something back.

HIllary Clinton has make a public statement that she is not interested in the position of Vice President. I think Barack Obama is correct, slow down folks and give it a rest …is basically his position.

Im so sick of people writing rude and cruel remarks about Hillary. Its doubtful I will vote at all in November.

Even Obama knows that Hillary is needed to win, to much more skelatons in Obama's closet.
The Obama supporters are suppose to be smart, well lets see Obama do this without her..not a chance.
I have done everything I could to support Hillary but now I am done with it and I can not support Obama or McCain so what is left is to stay home or wright her name.

Hillarites need to push her as Barack's VP for reason that if BARACK
gets IMPEACHED, Hillary will become the NEXT PRESIDENT of the USA

Way to tell them Senator Obama. McCain has been the Repub. nominee for months and nobody is yelling for him to pick his VP today. Look them all over and choose the one who will help to run this country right . Take your time and stop listening to everyone but what is in your heart and mind. That's how you got the nomination to begin with and that's what people are counting on you to do from now on.

Obama does not need Hillary to win the election but i do think it would help all of the Hillary supporters to vote for Obama. I don't understand why a Hillary supporter would vote for MCShame when he stood for the exact opposite of what Hillary did. That seems like they are just angry that their candidate lost.

Won't matter; he is not going to be President!

Senator Obama, the Democratic nominee for President, will choose his own running mate. Hillary is attempting blackmail thinking she can hold the votes she received hostage as bargaining chips.

"Robert NYC & Miami June 5th, 2008 3:34 pm ET
NO! DO NOT PUT HILLARY ON THE TICKET.
OBAMA SHOULD SINK BY HIMSELF."
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Here's a thought: What if he doesn't sink? What if he becomes President?

I bet you'd be really pi$$ed then!

Thank you Senator Obama for not being rushed into making any decisions. This bodes well for our country's future. I just made my first contribution to the Obama Campaign!

Congratulations! Senator Obama!

While I would strongly support a Obama / Clinton ticket because both bring great skills that the country needs. I do see Bill as a positive when you look at the good things he has done since his presidancy. I also think he would bring a lot to the table for making America a great county in the worlds eyes. My view is with that ticket you get 3 leaders with great skills. With a diferent VP then I would question Obama judgement in light of the 20 years it took to break with his church. I am a very strong Christian and my faith will pay a large part in this election. I did not support either side in this election but I am one of the voters he will need to win this election. I have been voting for president since 1970.

Well do what you want B.O. its your poragative.. Your the man for now, but enjoy will it lasts, everyone will see you are part of the establishment, and someone 4 years from now will also run on a platform a change like you did. Obama is just beginging to throw his weight around(but we all know he is so skinney he is really a lite weight).

Amen. I trust your judgement Senator Obama and I know that one of your rules is no drama! No Drama, Vote Obama. I am sure that you will pick a VP candidate that resonates with your platform of change (in my humble opinion, I don't think Senator Clinton is right for this ticket).

I am surprised Clinton supporters are saying Obama needs her to win in November. Well he didn't need her to win the nomination, neither did McCain need Hukabee or Romney to win the nomination. The reality is no one is indispensable and without the clintons, Obama can win as he has just demonstrated. This brings to mind Richardson's comments that Clintons supporters seems to have this feeling they have a right to teh throne! She lost the nomination, now they are clinging she must be teh VP. Are there no other better VP candidates within the Democratic party? Can someone please give the man a break and allow him to choose his VP on his own. he has earned it with the nomination and people should give him the space and the respect to make his decision. If Clinton had won the nomination, no one will be saying today that she needs Obama to win the election. This election is not about the Clintons, it is about what is good for America, about the future and the present. Hillary represents status quo, the same old divisive politics, and smearing and kitchen sink throwing. Obama represents th future and a new beginning for America. he has started by making the DNC not to collect lobbyist money. He will keep making sweeping changes after becoming president. People are always afraid of change and but you will agree America desperately needs a change.

Many of the Clintonistas on this blog are closet, right wing loonies that will do anything it takes to deny Barack Obama and the country the significant change that is so desperately needed.

It's so sad that many so-called democrats are small-minded and ignorant enough to elect a clown like John McCain to run this country. Where are we heading?

Just like the Party pushed Hillary out, why dont' the push him to amke a VP decision???? Are they afraid to be called racist!!!!

I don't understand why some HC supporters say that they were counted out because of super delegates.

Obama had a larger PLEDGED DELEGATE number than HC through out most of the primary, she did not get "screwed" by the super delegates.

If you supported Hillary during the primary season, why will you leave the party she represents? Remember, she said she was going to support whomever the nominee is.

HOW DO WE ALL BECOME SUPERDELEGATES? THERES 18 MILLION PEOPLE PUTTING IN APPLICATIONS. WHERE DO WE GO?

I wish you guys would stop trying to convince these people (Clinton supporters). If they want to vote McCain then, DO IT, for christ sake.

It's not the first and it wont be the last time a Democrat has lost the bid for the white house…my goodnesssssssssssss!

If it is Obama's destiny to win he will!

Survey USA polling today shows Obama doing very well with Edwards as his VP.

There's no rush to decide. It often isn't announced until the convention.

I think Hillary burnt too many bridges including not being ready on Day One to concede.

Clinton supporters never seemed to grasp an important statistic:

47% of Americans say they will NEVER vote for Hillary.

So why would Obama do that to himself. It would be political suicide.

Of course, that may be why Hillary wants it. She knows that if Obama picks her, it will sabotage his chances of winning…and that opens the door for her to run in 2012.

But here's the million dollar question: What makes Clinton (and her overzealous followers) think that America's going to change their minds about her in four years?

Her shot at the presidency or the VP is done. Too much of America hates her. Better for her to focus on the Senate or a cabinet position.

Well let get to the point, and that is that this VP issue and HRC group of people that she say is here base. Well let go there. The ones she said is uneducated ones. Now if they open there eyes and stop listen to Foxnews they can see that one policy both of them are pretty much on the same level. Now let get to the next one and that is the group that say they will never vote for a black man. Well hey that your choice and we "The Real Americans" can respect that. The only way that group will change is within themself, but now you'll can't cry uncle later about anything. Ok the women vote, well ladies the one main issue you need to take to heart and that is the Supreme Court. If you don't care for the issue of womens why was you'll backing HRC for. Get over the BS and move on.

THE CLinton's Will not be on the ticket . They BOTH HAVE TO MUCH BAGGAGE . BILL Will not RELEASE The Presidential Library Files . THINK ABOUT WHAT WILL COME OUT OF THOSE FILES. NO CLINTON'S

During the campaign you could hear it very often. Hillary´s strength is the healthcare. He wants to be sourrounded by the best people for the issues. So healthcare is where she will make history.

Lets go Dem's… All you MCsame people kick rocks!! This doesn't concern you. Why don't you read up on who your voting for and see what he is really about.lol. Idiots I swear!! No more republicans!!

Democrats all the way!!Let Obama choose who HE WANTS!! Get off of his back and stop hatting on him!!

Excuse me, "settle down". That is the most patronizing and gender biased remark that Obama could possibly have made to the millions of women who supported Hillary. What does he think: we are children, and he is the big Father figure telling us to sit down and be quiet.
Obama, you are not in control of us. We will not be quiet. We will not settle down. Put Hillary on the ticket, or we will NOT SUPPORT YOU.

Now everyone is saying what's "good for the country". Hillary wasn't worrying about what's good for the country when she silently dissed Obama on an Historic night when he won the nomination. It's time for Obama to start acting like he's in charge and not Hillary. Now McCain trying to tell him what to do about those town hall meetings. Like Obama is just a "boy". H-ll, Obama is the Dem nominee, he doesn't have to take any orders from McCain nor the GOP. Please Obama don't listen to the media, they will have you changing faces everyday like they had Kerry doing in '04. And when he lost, thay said he changed his position too much. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. The people are looking for a President that have them at heart, but doesn't take any sh-t either. Be a man, Hillary as VP, NO

If choosing a VP is such an urgent issue to decide, Can anyone explain why the same urgency isn't being focused on McSame to chose his VP?

Picking Hillary will make it seems as if you truly are the weaker candidate and validate her despicable run. I have faith that Obama will not pick her for a long long list of reasons. Voters, in the end, will vote for him because Hillary will tell them too and they are too dumb to think otherwise. Yes, I have upset people, but the truth is upsetting and the only explanation for people to think Obama stole the nomination when many of the problems came out of the Hillary camp.

Hillary and Bill should be grooming chelsea

Darn right, all these Hillary crazies need to pipe down…you're not gonna be VP, not after the campgain you just ran. And why the heck is she waiting until Saturday? The votes are in, YOU LOST - she should have dropped out Tuesday night. Awful

This man is a great leader! He is going to be an even greater President than Bill Clinton! thats a fact!

hey did any one realize that when u run the name Obama through spell check it asks if you realy mean Osama…lol i got a kick out of that.. ithink it is a sign…

Clinton democrats for McCain !! (unless Hillary is on the ticket)

A vote for McCain is a vote for violence and death for the next 8 years!

A vote for McCain is a vote for the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

A vote for McCain is a vote for adultery and perscription pill addiction and other values that don't represent American values!

A vote for McCain is a vote for someone who doesn't know which groups of Muslims are in Iraq and Iran and claims to be the foreign policy guy!

A vote for McCain is a vote for 10dollars a gallon at the pump and tax slashing for the wealthy

A vote for McCain is a vote for irresposible Republican spending that has left the nation in record shattering debt!

HEY, CNN! Let's add Sen. Mary Landrieu to the gallery of potential VP candidates! She fits the bill better than half the folks listed, and the only reason she isn't on it is because no one has thought of her yet. (It's all just speculation now anyway.)

If Bobby Jindal can be considered as McCain's VP, why not Landrieu for Obama?

(Yeah, yeah, Jindal has actually met with McCain, but again, it's all just speculation now anyway.)

Lets go Dem's… All you MCsame people kick rocks!! This doesn't concern you. Why don't you read up on who your voting for and see what he is really about.lol. Idiots I swear!! No more republicans!!

Democrats all the way!!Let Obama choose who HE WANTS!! Get off of his back and stop hattin on him!!

The Vice-President is subordinate to the President. Hillary doesn't know what "subordinate" means. The Nation has elected him the Democratic Nominee. I can't understand the Clinton supportes that would sell out thier party and Nation out of spite and occult racism. It's shameful.

Obama is a thoughtful person.

We still want to talk about Hillary.

I'm afraid some people don't understand the dynamics of the Hillary supporters.

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 LOSE WITH WHOEVER IS ON YOUR TICKET. TELL THE PUNDITS THAT THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE UNITED!!!!!!

I agree. The Press loves to keep its ratings up so they will fan any fire. But Obama is right to complete the vetting process and make a wise choice.
Walter Mondale did not vett Geraldine Ferraro's husband and she proved to be a constant distraction to the campaign. They lost 49 of 50 States. People who are pushing Obama to pick Clinton now are asking him to risk the Democratic Party's chances for success by waiving his right to vett her and Bill Clinton. That is not fair to him and it's not fair to Americans who are desperate for better government.

If this guy is elected it doesn't matter who he has as his running mate. He is much too pliable and will be molded by the unions and special interests, i.e.Moveon.org, along with the senior members of his own party.

Obama doesn't have the strength to handle the job and will be a disaster, ala Jimmy Carter, which will keep the Dems out of the white house for another 16 years or so.

The guy can't make a decision. That's why he changed his story fifteen times on his church. That's why he now wears a flag pin on his lapel. Remember when he said he doesn't need to wear one to show his patriotism?

Wimpy wimpy wimpy. Unfortunately the Obambies swallow his rap hook, line, and sinker.

Dear Barack!Congratulations on your great victory,I'm sure you will be our President in November!
You're making history,you have already opened so many doors not only for african-americans but for all minorities in this great country,country of opportunity.You will be a model for my 5 years old daughter who already reads on two languages and is very good in math.
"Educate yourself,be honest,be smart,serve this country and everything will be possible for you,look at our Presidents example"-that will be my words for my daughter when she grow up litlle bit.
And Hillary(despite all negatives)helped to destroy some barriers too.
If Hillary will help you to win in November without asking for something in exchange(like VP spot) she still can be a good model too.
Please ,don't rush with this very important desicion.List is pretyy long:
Webb,Sibelius,Edwards,Wesly Clark,McCaskill and so on.

Go Obama!

Oh yes, Change we can believe in, just like he changed the Chairman of the DNC (Howard Dean)… Please give me a break, what a change agent!

Obama NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jorge lopez,
not only are you a racist but you're an idiot threatening to not vote for him for whatever moronic reasons as though your ONE vote matters…if you dont like him don't vote for him. this is america and you have that right but your regressive thinking is polluting this wall.

This country needs a president like Obama. It is refreshing to see a politician that does not speak to the American people like they are children.

Anyone but Hillary and Bill

Obama needs to settle down and realize that he is already behind in this race. He is in a dead heat with McCain.

The Democratic candidate should be miles ahead in a year like this, with a poor economy and unpopular incumbent.

As for vetting, let's hope Obama is the one who continues to be vetted. More and more info will come out. His poor judgment will be a major talking point.

Such restraint and poise — I am in deep admiration.

I have faith that my fellow voters will cease the irony of using false rhetoric to claim that Obama is a "lying talker with no plan" and will begin to read the truth for themselves.

Even today he showed himself to be a man of action.

Please, whomever you support, be sure that what you believe is the truth before you vote on that and especially before you spread it to others.

Unity '08

Donna, you and those of your ilk had no problem with superdelegates when Clinton looked to be winning the nomination. I remember Clinton advocating the power of superdelegates not too long ago when her lead was slipping away.
Generally speaking, I agree with your position on superdelegates. My opinion, however, was not crafted opportunistically to suit a particular agenda as was yours. I doubt very much that you would be taking any issue with superdelegates if Clinton had won the nomination.
How democratic would the process be if the party caved to every armchair officiant that cried, "Foul?"

Obama is absolutely right this process for No. 2 do need careful consideration. Obama supporters will support whom ever he select.

CNN stop reporting on the VEEP stakes. What about Bush sending 4100 troops to there death. Do some real reporting.

Obama is so right and he has earned the privilege of choosing his own VP, without inappropriate bullying from the Clinton camp.
Both Clintons have brought so much negativity to this campaign they would be a liability on the ticket. Their way of doing business is old and stale. Besides, we only need one President in the White House.

"loser Obama June 5th, 2008 3:30 pm ET
He is so cocky he thinks he can win after his campaign of hate and destroy the competitor got him installed as nominee"
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There's an old proverb: "Never argue with a fool, because people will not know which one is the fool."

So I will not argue with you.

BO already thinks he is the supreme ruler of this country and he hasn't even been elected. Please Americans, stop using your own brains; HE will provide for you what is best for you don't you know? If you have an opinion, keep it to yourself and don't bother him with it, you dummies!

Hello! Hillary deserves to be the President and NOT the VP…
Obama is going home with Michelle and Roland Martin and Jamar from that CNN!

Good Lord, the idiotic comments you can read on those blogs.

First, for all voters saying they will vote for Mccain because they felt Obama's supporters did not respect Hillary, come on, ponder a little bit about what you are writing, your reasons for voting, and come back when you'll be a grown up.

Second, I would like the people at CNN, who are so quick to block comments, to start using their judgement. Can you block all the comments having clear racist overtones. Seems to me that's the reason why you are working.

Finally, how can someone in their right mind still argue on Obama's lack of experience. Coming from nowhere, fighting agains a amazing political machine, he put together a incredible campaign and wan by a small margin, but fair and square. That accomplishment is the biggest sign this guy, in his ability to bring the best people to work for him, is best suitable to become a president. I think Mccain is up to 7 close members of his team, the last 2 weeks, getting fired or having to drop their lobbying jobs. Everybody knows it so try to get in the Obama's spirit, which is stop lying all the time to get your point across. If you can not make it on true arguments, then shut up.

All of you "former democrats" are idiots.
So we get this straight—you were NEVER A DEMOCRAT to begin with, so don't disrespect the rest of us that are TRUE DEMOCRATS. Sounds to me like you are supporting Clinton because she is a WOMAN and NOT for what she stands for and what issues we face as Americans. If you were a democrat you would see that voting for McCain is goint AGAINST EVERYTHING A TRUE DEMOCRAT STANDS FOR.
*If you truly support Clinton you would stop being so stubborn and listen to her when she says "it would be a terrible mistake to vote for McCain"… even she is going to support Obama.

Get over it.

Obama will be president.

I don't want a reactionary in the White House… Obama should take his time and contemplate the pros and cons of each VP candidate.

Lanny Davis and his fanatics need to back-off. Calm down…Obama won fair and square…it is his perogative to choose whom he wants, when his wants and for his own reasons.

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

Which is the only way Hillary could have won, and by a larger margin since Obama was winning ALL measures of the vote.

You can't have it both ways.

What is wrong with some of ya'll?

"This whole process is undemocratic. How come a person called a "Super Delegate" gets to over-ride an average citizen's vote? I don't understand a party that claims to be a defender of the average citizen and doesn't even let the average citizen make the decision. This super delegate thing is just an insiders method to putting who is politically expediant into positions of power. It is a sad, sad day when we turn away an intelligent, hard working, majority winning woman in favor of the latest and greatest PC choice. Shame on you Democrats."

This statement is wrong in so many ways.
1. Obama had more votes than Clinton prior to superdelegates coming into play. Even the most contortioned count only had her up by a slim margin.
2. There is no constitutional provision for how a party selects their nominee. Heck, if the DNC wanted to hand select the candidate they could, and you couldn't do a thing about it. One person/one vote isn't guaranteed in a primary election.
3. Hillary agreed to all these rules back in October 2007 when she signed a document saying she'd abide by the DNC's decision on Michigan and Florida.

I hope he will not ask Hillary for VP. If so I wish she will say NOOOOO. Obama will not win the general election and she will have a chance on 2012. Nomination was stolen by DNC rules and as results we will vote McCain no matter what

To Independent Voter (3:33 pm)

…I agree with you 100%…

Clinton or McCain!!!!!!

Obama '08!

Take control, B! Put your foot down on this one.

We all need to relax, inhale, exhale and think clearly. This is too important to our beloved U.S.A. Let's get this right, not rushed.

Let's get a Democrat in the Oval Office this November.

Obama '08!

Well said Obama. Take charge of your party! Do the right thing.

Go Obama!

To "Independent in Iowa"
First of all, what does it matter to you who he chooses as VP?

You claim to be Republican. You might want to get out there and start campaigning for McCain.

And you criticize Obama's ability to unify and yet the energy of your messages are largely divisive.
What's up with that?

Consider this
If I was a McCain supporter I would go on every site I could find and PRETEND to be a disgruntled Hillary supporter. I would fan the flames of the hurt feelings and then say I am going to vote for McCain. It is easy to get people to want revenge when they are very upset.

I am sure there are some Hillary supporters who feel they will vote for McCain as revenge. But how many posters are actually McCain supports just stirring the pot.?

I have total faith in the DNC and I will not vote for someone who was practically shoved down our throats!!! Obama will NEVER have my support or my vote. Obama's true colors will show and the day it does you will regret EVER voting for this person. This has nothing do with race, color or gender but everything do with the arrogance this man portrays and I as a former democrat will not have my vote or name attached to such party. I will vote for McCain or write Hillary in. This party has made a huge in justice to the former first lady and I am ashamed to call my self an American.

Really Hillary supporters? You'll vote for McCain while Justice Stevens is 430 years old? McCain will appoint a conservative justice and then you can say goodbye to your right to choose. Is that what you will do just because you're upset that Obama won? Please show some common sense.

Personally, I don't want Hillary to be VP - she has too much to offer to take the backseat on Obama's bus. I want to see her back in the senate. I'm not worried about McCain being president - come 2010, we'll put more dems in congress, and he won't be able to shove his programs through. He'll get my vote…………………………… G

TAKE YOUR TIME BRO THAT'S RIGHT, DON'T LET ANYBODY INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION EVEN ME.

I am not sure whether or not Sen. Clinton wants the position of V.P. or not, but I do know that if she is NOT offered the V.P. position the "sucking" noise that Democrats will be hearing will be HRC supporters either leaving the Democratic party entirely or writing-in Hillary Clinton's name this coming November.

I also will be one NOT supporting Sen. Obama should he choose to disenfranchise Sen. Clinton supporters once more.

Want some unity? Many HRC supporters will be unified on this point, then lets see who gets elected this November.

p.s. HEY ELIZABETH…WHEN YOU TYPE ALL IN CAPS LIKE THAT IT JUST MAKES EVERYONE THINK YOUR A MORON!!!

Stop the drama and vote Obama!! He isn't saying anything yet!! Let him breathe. Bump all those dumb McCain supporters. They are ignorant and obviously know nothing about him. GO Obama!! God Bless !! I know that you will not drive this country down!!

Whats more important?No to McSame old poop !
Lowering Gas prices,Universal Healthcare,Economy,Ending the War,Fighting Global warming

OR

Voting for a stupid old man - Bush's 3rd term ?

Choice is yours and choice is clear !

No to McSame old poop !

Gang rape time.

Americans loved it so much the first time around.

I can not support this hateful and despicable party in NOV.

dont live under the shadows of the Clintonistas!

be your own man and run your white house!

HILLARY FOR VEEPEE, NOT!

Hillary, please don't get on ticket as VP because I still will NOT vote for obama.
My vote goes to John McCain.

Lanny Davis and VothBoth.com need to shut up. In fact on VoteBoth site, it is asking for donations to have a TV ad for Obama/Clinton OR Clinton/Obama ticket!!!

Lanny Davis is a loser hack. His whinny voice, his accusations, his spins, and his brown nose need to leave Obama alone.

How dare he presume that he has the POWER to pressure Obama to pick Hillary for VP? He is so out of touch…just like Hillary is out of touch. They deserve each other.

When choosing a Leader his/her team is very important - we all know it and Obama is making sure he choses the 'A' team - remember we are not hiring only a President, but a whole team members tha must fill each other's gaps, areas of development and knowledge. this is not only a US Leader - it's a world's leader setting the country back on track and managing expectations from all of our wordly allies as well as enemies… a very balanced and pragmatic approach must be used and he is all about that…in my opinion, it's about time!
Cici
San Diego, CA

Hey people Hillary lost!!!! Why is it he has to fair to her? The Clintons were not fair to him, what is it with you people? Dam step aside and have some respect this is the problem you Clintons supporters you are just like the Clintons this is not her show and the only thing they can run is their own once camp!!! Get over it and except the clear writing on the wall the Clintons will not be VP'S….

President Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all the Obama haters:

You can't keep a good man down, Obama will always keep a smile when you want him to frown ………..

Democrats 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perhaps I am naive, but I find it difficult to believe that so many Dem voters are this childish, so I trust that most of these "No Hillary - so its gonna be McCain" folks are republican plants. Pathetic and typical right wing tactics.

But to those (hopefully rare) genuine Hillary supporter's who are considering moving to the McCain camp out of spite are demonstrating the "me, me, my way, my way" attitude that lost the nomination for Hillary in the first place. Grow up.

Here's a thought - vote for the person that you think will best run this country. If that's McCain, well, so be it. But to vote for McCain just because you are upset that Obama won the nomination is infantile and dangerous. The blood of the next four years would be on your spiteful hands.

Whats more important?
Lowering Gas prices,Universal Healthcare,Economy,Ending the War,Fighting Global warming

OR

Voting for a stupid old man - Bush's 3rd term ?

Choice is yours and choice is clear !

Hillary to her supporters:

"I know as I continue my lifelong work for a stronger America and a better world, I will turn to you for the support, the strength, and the commitment that you have shown me in the past 16 months. And I will always keep faith with the issues and causes that are important to you"

Read any meaning into that?

YES! Obama needs to be left alone to choose his own running mate!

We the voters DO NOT WANT Hillary!

Please, please pick someone new! Not the same old politics!

it is so hypocritical of the billary supporters, to even say that, she never conceded, she never acknowledge he won..
they ask that people give her space and time,
why? because she is entitled to??"??

and now they are demanding that he picks her,,
so how is that???
she never even acknowldege, yet she is entitled to ask for VP

comme on, this is exactly why we need change…………….. NO MORE CLINTONS

Yeah, everyone needs to settle down. Barry Bam Bam needs time to think about what the issues are and figure out what he's doing. Just back off and give him the time for the necessary on-the-job training.

Former CLINTON SUPPORTER turned McCAIN DEMOCRAT.

McCAIN '08
A moderate Republican who is qualified for the office.

I dont' care now about the VP choice. I will be voting McCain due to Hillary not being the Democratic nominee. Obama is an elitist, stuck up, all talk and no game candidate who lacks experience, judgement and courtesy. OBAMA…YOU WILL NOT GET THIS 20 YR. OLD HISPANIC'S VOTE! MY VOTE GOES TO SENATOR MCCAIN!

Josh writes-
"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!!!!!!"

To put it simply, you're an idiot Josh. Why did you support Hillary in the first place? Apparently it had nothing to do with issues, because if it did you would realize that McCain is opposite Hillary's position on nearly every issue. Beyond that, as president McCain could nominate several new Supreme Court Justices who share his views on issues such as abortion, or illegal wiretapping, etc. The point is, make sure you understand the implications of who you vote for. This isn't an eighth grade popularity contest. If you liked what Hillary stood for, then Obama is your man. If you want women to have the right to choose, then Obama is your guy.

To say that you won't vote Democrat just because your candidate didn't get the nomination is ludicrous and it comes across as a temper tantrum. You didn't get your way, so you will try to punish the people who you blame for not getting your way. My advice is grow up, take a look at the issues, and then decide who shares your values and positions on the issues. If you do that, you'll see that Obama's positions are very similar to Hillary's and McCain's are not.

"The biracial Obama didn't win" written by "aware"
Just by pointing out irrelevant info like Obama's race says it all.
Sorry bunch of clowns, Im sure your message will get through to everyone and they will see the likght like you have. Actually no, only the uneducated and ignorant.

DOnt pick Hillary and lose in November..we'll see how much of a uniter this guy is. I am ready to vote McCain

Obama should be able to make is own decision without being forced. Hillary made her bed hard, now let her lay in it. She lied too many times and she put all her faith in the superdel's to bail her out. Ooops…guess those little stated did count afterall. Obama will make the right decision for his running mate, be it Hillary or someone else and as Democrats we need to respect that and get behind our candidate and stop acting like a five year olds that didn't get pick to play.

What's up with Jeffrey Toubin (spelling??)?? He is so completely biased against Hillary Clinton. It really is amazing.

Unbelievable. If any one of you HRC supporters could honestly say you honor her ideals by switching your vote to the Republican candidate, you're betraying those ideals. The person more suited to achieving her vision of America is most certainly not McCain.

Your candidate didn't win. Deal with it, but don't make idle threats or compromise the greater goal by such foolishness.

If this is the kind of people who support HRC, it makes me wonder what type of person she really is.

The ugly divisive "uniter" has gained his Kingdom.

In Nov- the votes will count.

Write in the best candidate we can have. That is HRC.

Together we can send the message that we will not tolerate hatred and sexism, and name-calling and cheating and unfairness in our primary.

In his search for a running mate, Barack Obama is purportedly looking for someone to balance out his perceived weaknesses and to convince ardent Hillary supporters to back him. Some key attributes of the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate are age, experience, and the ability to attract key constituencies. At the same time, the running mate should bolster Obama's message of change and should not represent the "old politics" against which he runs. So whom should he pick?

George Clinton (if he'll give up the funk). Clinton will soon be 67 years old and has led Parliament (and Funkadelic). In addition to this invaluable experience, he will easily reach out to the key constituencies that Obama is failing to attract; uneducated, white voters and hardcore Clinton supporters will readily vote for whatever Clinton they see on the ticket. The other battleground in most elections is said to be the "swing" voters, but that's clearly the politics of the past. Aside from the resurgence of swing in the 1990s (marked by such groups as the Brian Setzer Orchestra and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies), swing was a thing of the 1940s. While McCain courts the all-but-dead "swing" vote, he won't even hold a flashlight to the Obama-Clinton funk vote. It'll be atomic, dog.

Vote Obama-(George) Clinton 2008: One Nation Under a Groove.

YEAH TAKE YOUR TIME WE WOULDNT WANT RICHARDSON OR ANY OF YOUR OTHER PROMISES, TO LOOK LIKE YOU PUSHED CLINTON OUT? PLUS IT GIVES MCCAIN AN OPP TO SPEAK WITH HILARY HE MIGHT GRAB HER. WHAT A DREAM TICKET.STRONG ON DEFENSE STRONG ON DOMESTIC.

If I was your choice of dem Mrs. Hillary Clinton …..

I would be so ashamed of you all who say you will go against everything she campaigned for and vote Mc Lame….

You are a disgrace to the democratic party, you should be ashamed of yourselves, and the next generation will look at you and blame you for ruining our country out of pure spite….

What a bunch of fools you are

That's right. Obama needs time for his staff to tell him who to pick. Gee, and Caroline Kennedy is so well qualified to be helping pick someone who could be President some day. If that's an example of how he'll pick a cabinet we'll be in deep, deep trouble.

By the GE, so much controversy will come to light about Barack and Michelle, he will not have a snow balls chance in H–L in winning the election.

Go McCain!!!!!

Obama should pick someb