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all are better than bush, so i dont really care

All you people who keep saying not to worry about experience and just vote the party better think back to Jimmy Carter's days in the White House. No foreign policy and Iran held hostages until hours after Ronald Reagans inauguration. We don't need inexperience. Now more than ever, we need someone who knows what they're doing and that is NOT Barack Obama. He doesn't even make decisions unless it's for political reasons. What is he going to do when he holds the power of the U.S. in his hand? He scares me too much.

Strong-arming, threats, and bold stupidity won't work on us, Clinton/McCain supporters. You are crying now, but you will see the light and come running to Obama in November. We'll leave the light on for you, it's only a matter of time now. Now go out and play and try not to poke each other in the eye.

I truly believe in order to get the Democrat support that Hillary holds and
to seal any type of Presidency you should choose her. My family and
I will pledge our support to McCain if we see any other choice. We number over 100 family and friends. We really don't have a great deal of faith in Obama.. We just don't believe in him as a future leader ... Sorry but we lost that months ago. Hopefully he will make the right choice...I thank that having a Kennedy on his team is just a token. All because she is the daughter of a former president doesn't mean she has the experience our no how to help choose a V.P.

You Democrats are such suckers! Hillary gets beat and then start to whine and cry and suddenly the whole party is in shambles! Ha Ha!!

I mean McCain can call his wife bad names, and sides with Bush on almost every single policy issue while Obama has almost the exact same policies as Hillary and treats his wife will love and respect but suddenly Obama is a sexist and McCain is a saint! I love it!

President McCain...new face same old policies! Welcome to hell!

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and will continue to be because I believe she is THE BEST person to turn this country around. There are too many reasons why I don't like Barack Obama and wont' vote for him. McCain is a moderate, not a conservative. He has a history of working across party lines and of voting against the die hard republicans when necessary. I can live with that. He's a well respected Senator who has a long history that shows his experience. Barack Obama is a career candidate who used dirty Chicago Politics to get where he is. I don't trust him and I won't vote for him.

I have some news for those emotional Hillory supports. HRC can compete for President at least in 2016 only if you make Obama win this time. If he loses, she will be branded as a spoiler and her influence in the party will be badly hit. He will be competing again and again for Democratic nomination beating her all the times. This time he did not win places like California because Obama was little unknown both in the party and among democratic voters, but that will not happen next time. With gradually sagging influence in the party, Clinton will neither be able to raise the money or win votes as she did now. Supporting Barack and make him win is the only way she can gain respect and win the support of his constituencies which are essential to her victory in future. For winning, the support from blue collar voters, women, and hispanics only are not sufficient; she needs blacks, and the young and college educated people as well. Just remember that there are people like you in Obama's camp who would have been thinking like you, had the nomination been stolen from him after his sizable lead in delegates- the only metric that has been agreed upon by all as the valid metric for nomination before the race started, Even in the worst case scenario of full reinstatement of Florida and Michigan (with allocation of 0 delegates from Michigan to him), he was still leading in the delegates by a margin of 80. With such a lead, it is only but fair to make him the nominee. HENCE, PLEASE USE YOUR REASON AND FAIR JUDGEMENT, AND VOTE FOR OBAMA. if you are a Rush Lumaugh' style republican or a person committed not to vote for a black man whatever his credentials are, I will not even try to convince you. Good Luck!

Leave the man alone! Hillary has the largest piece of baggage on the list....Bill. There is no way he could keep his hands off or mouth shut on any given situation. There are just too many other very well qualified people that could do the job equally as well, if not more effectively than Hillary. Sen Obama wants a person he can trust. Have you noticed all the negative talk she said against Obama that's already being used by the GOP against him? Think how bad it would get if she were his VP pick. Of course, it would include anything Bill said too. Nope, no Hillary, way too much baggage.

I will not vote for Obama unless he choose Hillary as VP and his adviser. However, I will never vote for McCain and I know many republican that would vote for Hillary over McCain but not Obama.

Without Clinton He would never WIN!!!

i was a die-hard clinton supporter.
I'm a well-educated individual . I once said i would vote for mccain if hillary was not on the ticket.
I was showing my ignorance.
vote with your heart and go with Obama.
stop knocking the clintons and the country's 8 years of bliss in the 90s as well. its really getting old and shows your ignorance as americans. I don't think Obama will choose clinton but if he does it shouldn't matter. vote on the issues , not the individual. Democrats in 2008 don't throw away our country's future and vote for 4 more years of high gas prices, bad healthcare, a housing crisis etc.

Obama/Huckabee 08

If Obama picks Clinton as his VP, I will vote for him. If not, I will vote for McCain.

Uncle Sam wake up wash the sleep from your eyes and see that Mcsame is Bush Jr.

A vote for McCain is a vote for the Republican agenda, not for John McCain. That's how the Republicans have woked the system. It doesn't matter who the individuals are, it's the party policies you are voting for.
Those Democrats who would rather vote for McCain rather than Obama, because they prefered Clinton, had better think really hard about the future of this country.
We have done some serious soul searching.
We will vote for Obama. If he wins, we are hopeful that the US can once again be a place to live and to be proud of.
If McCain wins, we will not live in the US under the Republican policies that have hurt veryone except the top 1.0% of income earners and their friends in Saudi Arabia and in China.

The best VP is right under your nose - the one who will guarantee Obama 18,000,000 votes - and his winning the elction. He need look no farther than the best candidate for the job - Senator Clinton!

OBAMA/FRANKEN 08

They have the same experience...None...

The fact of the matter is none of these candidates have experience being President. It about putting together a strong team with each having expertise in different areas. Obama has shown he can do that. Some people will not vote for Obama because he is African American. If they choose to vote for McBush let them...Just don't come back in 4 years talking about CHANGE.

I love larryofboston...........

Obama=ZERO

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!

I'll start at special commission to prosecute the Bush administration past and present and try everyone in a war crimes tribunal and seek death penalties for the Iraq genocide.

Please pick me! Pick me!!!

Gotta be Strickland or Rendell doesn't it.

Bayh doesn't get him Indiana ... Richardson gets him 5 votes (maybe 8 more from Colorado).

HRC gives the GOP far too much ammo! (and this comes from a country whose last two leaders have been women)

Us kiwis are 2:1 in favour of Obama.

HRC supporters – as we say in NZ "build a bridge and get over it!" Your girl took the nomination for granted and made a whole series of bad misjudgements – not something you'd want repeating in the White House! It's rally round the leader time.

kia ora ('good fortune') kia kaha (be strong) Barack.

Q: What would you think of someone who was willing to go through hell for his fellow Americans?
A: I think he'd make one hell of a president.

Citizens for McCain '08

IF SHE IS NOT ON THE TICKET CLINTON, OBAMA WILL LOSE BECAUSE I AND MILLIONS OF OTHERS OF VOTERS WHO YOU WORK FOR WANT TO HIRE HER AS WELL, SO LISTEN OR YOUR FIRED, BEFORE YOU WERE HIRED

GAY ALL WHO AGAINST OBAMA, LEAVE THE YOUNG MAN ALONE, ITS TIME FOR THE IMAGE OF AMERICA TO CHANGE.. AND HE IS THE RIGHT ONE TO DO
BACK OFF ALL YA WHO AINT IN FOR BETTER CHANGE..

MUSA TOURAY
FROM GAMBIA

CNN hides the truth.

You "Clinton Dems" that are voting for McCain are idiots! Boo hoo... Hillary LOST so you're going to vote for someone that is her polar opposite??? You want to vote for McCain to continue Bush's broken policies? Obama's and Clinton's policies are essentially the same and neither one wants McCain to win this election. If you are really with her, vote with her for Obama! Don't throw away our country's future over her loss int he primary election!

I would have wanted her to be the VP... If she dropped out of the race when everyone told her it was impossible to win... which is was... and if she hadn't tried the political BS/Gimmic of proposing the gas tax break. That was for Political points and nothing more.

I will vote for Ronald McDonald if he runs on the Democratic party. Anything is better than Bush-McCain! Anything is better than policies we all know will/have failed.

Funny how even on these blogs you democrats blame everything on the Republicans.

Claiming Repubs are posing as former clinton supporters now switching to McCain.

Everything is a conspiracy to you clowns, isn't it?

I have never seen such a bunch of hateful, divisive, irritating people as you democrats.

If Hillary had been the nominee, I would have voted for her, you would have to be DUMB!!! to want to live 4 more years, like this. It's funny how the HRC supporters say that Obama stole the Nominee! It wasn't untill she needed more delegates, that we had to go and count michigan and Florida? So I don't think that it is Obama's credentialing that some of you are concerned about, I think it is that hurdle COLOR!

hey larryofboston why don't you get on the McSame, McBush or Insane ban waggon. it seems like your one of those guys. I know your ashamed to be one of those guys. Let me say that we are proud to be an OBAMA supporter

Clinton but not Obama!

We don't need a queen with her play boy as a VP.

Why I don't like Obama. He ran his campaign on the "no race" issue, but anytime anything was brought up about Obama is was because of race. No one could question is judgement. He rode this horse all the way. Walk the talk, not ride the horse. He has virtually no experience. He voting record is almost non existent on issues that count. He was absent or "present only" on most controversial voting issues. He makes no stand!! Just rhetoric.
I want someone who is experienced, willing to take a stand, and not hide behind the very cloak he insists he doesn't believe in.

Exactly – If he picks some other woman that isn't Hillary he is done. Women will stay at home.....trust me on that. People won't even think about the McCain factor since they will be so furious at what a "Dis" that would be. If he doesn't pick Hillary he better be smart and pick someone that doesn't smack Hillary in the face. Can anyone really see Hillary campagning for Obama and another woman? TRUST me that would a MAJOR DIS. That would back fire on Obama and I would actually laugh at that one. I would be in pain for 4 years with McCain but I'd also laugh.......

This whole "experience" debate is really stupid! JFK had very little experience. It's a plus for Obama not to have Washington experience. He brings a new vision. Looking at how he ran the campaign, he will surely have the most experienced people around him.
He will be a great president.

clinton backers need to except the fact that it was won on smarts
and not back door deals if you want to support mcbush the do so at you own loss but remember in 2012 there is still the black vote that she would need real bad.

This is great News, for the Obama Team, to meet with the the experience for counsel, this is a common sense approach for selecting the right person for Barack Obama, VP, after all it is his decision, and not the Clinton Supporters, or any other experts.

djg

For you Obama supporters who keep saying Obama does not need Hilary, need a reality check. This is politics and Obama has shown himself to seek the politcally expediant rout.

Hilary's supports do not need to rub it in either. Obama can't win it without you, and he knows it. Hilary will be given something, if not the VP slot than a cabinet seat. She is to strong to be ignored.

Now the reality is that Obama can't look to cave, so he needs to let the process run its course, he will work something out with Hillary which will be to their mutual benefit.

So lets stop fighting and unite.

Democrats 08'

Governor Kathleen Sebelius is the best pick. She will fill in all of Obama's weaknesses and balance the ticket.

Obama/Sebelius 08/12

Sebelius/?? 16/20

Obama/Webb '08

We need some one with military expierience and will reach to white voters.I am also for Richardson.

Be realistic, if Hillary is not the VP he will have a hard time to get her supporters, I for one will not vote for him if he does not put her as his running. He owes it to her. OBAMA/CLINTON 08 then I will vote if not then McCain all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

Hillary should not be his VP. Let him fail on his own.

What ever, Former Clinton supporter goes to McCain. 2012 we run again and this time we wipe Obama off the map.

Oh you that will go vote for McShame that are Republicans pretend ing to be Democrats dare you try and pull this nonsence thinking we believe you .by trooling these sites with this nonsence and a mask.
For the Hillary fallowers that cannot see the light to vote Republican its either a scare tactic to get Hillary as vp or you have lost it and want to overturn Roe v Wade also keep sending our young people to an unjust Bush/Cheney war for years to come not to mention all the other unending hell they have caused and out of spite you would vote for more of this? OMG what are you thinking must be nothing .
Since when does race or gender make a candidate what a lame idea and sore looser even young children show better behavior when loosing.
If you recall it was Hillary that threw the kitchen sink with anything regardless of how low or personal she could reach /It was Hillary and only Hillary doing this .

He won't get my vote without Hillary being on the ticket.

Not So republican (2:51)

Ugh, Rev. Wright, Michelle, Um, should I keep going?

You Hillary supporters are really stupid. If Obama doesn't win because Dems stay home, vote for McCain or write in Hillary, you better bet she won't win in 2012. We will make sure of it. What goes around comes around, haven't you people learned that yet. Its the nasty tactics that made her lose the primary. Hopefully Hillary has learned and better tell her people if they want her to have a shot of winning in 2012 they better vote for Obama because of the simple fact that he is the Nominee and he's a Dem.

Clinton is done. She probably will better off just staying in the Senate regardless.

Sen. Finegold? of MN might be a good call. But Gov. Rendell or Evan Bayh are solid picks as well. Rendell is probably the best bet.

Obama should pick a moderate white male to ease the fears of the white blue collar voters that are critical to his election.

Sam Nunn , enough said !

No Clinton! No Obama! McCain will get my vote . . . .

I hope he considers Joe Biden.

Do the math. If HRC supporters stick it to Obama now, guess what's going to happen if he loses and Hillary runs in 2012? What goes around, comes around. Duh..............! Please use lo-gic ( 2 syllables) and stop acting like uneducated, emotional idiots. Some of you will be too poor to drive to the polls and vote for anyone after McCain continues Bush's policies for the next 4 years. Remember 'a mind is a terrible thing to waste'. Try to use yours.

If Obama picks a woman as VP (and it isn't Hillary)...he won't get my vote. But....neither will McBush.

Will someone please explain what qualifies Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg to help pick a VP?? Oh wait, maybe it was her money.

I'm sorry, her stint at the Metropolitan Museum doesn't strike me as making her politically savvy.

If Obama picks a woman for VP (and it isn't Hillary)...he isn't as smart and he talks.

Pelosi as VP oh come on she is rated so low as speaker that she might be out the door soon. She is the worse speaker of the house they ever had.

agreed roberto,CA. Feingold for VP.

obama, PLEASE! DONT PICK Senator Hillary!!!!!!!!! We don't want you to HURT HER!!! with your stupidity and inexperience, let her out as she will come in 2012 when you have messed the poor country, expect that people will recognize that she was the best thing ever and stupid democratic party will stand behind her. I dislike the super delegates which go with flow instead of really looking at who's best. Richardson, you are out of my list forever , Mr. Judas,

Clinton has more than earned the VP spot, and if Obama expects to win he should take a close look at the response of the Americans that voted for Clinton, I am hearing from friends and family that backed Clinton that they will not automatically switch to Obama, they have stated that they will write in Clinton or not vote....Last of all we all question Caroline Kennedy as a decision maker in the choice WHAT qualifys her? Nothing that we can all determine!

obama, PLEASE !!!!!!!

Not Clinton maybe Jim Webb....

Obama

Senator -

You need someone ...

1.) you can trust & work with as a partner when you deem it appropriate.
2.) that you can delegate tasks to, and be confident that they will get completed as you want them to be completed.
3.) that can GUARANTEE you a huge state that you would not otherwise get.
4.) ready to be president if something should happent to you
5.) that mutes McCain's percieved wisdom, experience, and the superficiall allure of his POW status.
6.) some that pulls white men in the south.
7.) Smart enough and yet smooth enough to show up McCain and his running mate in the debates.
8.) would hold office for a single term (like Strickland) so that you could selet Sebellius for a 2nd term and develop her to be the 1st woman President.

Come on, everybody knows that a backroom deal has been going on for quite sometime now. Remember when Kathleen Sebellius (Kansas Gov.) was picked to deliver the democratic response to the "state of the nation?" That used to be the role of the democratic leader in the senate or congress or both. That's to boost her to the national media.... then very soon after she endorsed Obama. That doesn't just happen. These "party leaders" choose very wisely who makes the speech. And so, this is a very calculated thought on their part. We are not fools democratic power spinner. You old men behind closed doors just wanting to keep your power and you women thinking if you back up these men that you will get their power someday, somehow, maybe via osmosis? I was naive to think that democratic party was different. Anyways, I know better.
And Tonya of Richmond Virginia, it's people like you and your dismissive attitude towards Hillary supporter who will actually cost your dear candidate this election. The more disrespect I hear the more I'm certain i'm voting for McCain.

It's nice to see so many Obama fans support Sebilius as a vp pick, however, you will ensure your candidate will not make it to Pennsylvania Avenue with that choice, because Hillary supporters will really stay home or vote McCain. And yes, it's personal.

Hillary is the best and only choice for a democratic win in November. After all, she did have 18,000,000 voters vote for her.

"If Hillary is not VP, I'm voting for McCann".....
All you Hillary supportors all sound like some uneducated brads. I see why only the uneducated Hispanics, uneducated old white folks and uneducated white people voted for Hillary. You all are just like her....SUPID, supid, and more SUPID with very limited brain power. You think you are going to fright people by yelling "If Hillary is not VP, I'm voting for McCann"......well go ahead. Obama is going to make President w/out you uneducated people and I hope and pray that he does not pick Hilary for his VP or for any position in the WH. She does not deserve it. I do not want to see her or listen to her voice on TV from this day forward. Amen

Obama/Webb all the way.

To McCain supporters: McCain is very experienced. He used his experience to say we would be greeted like liberators and the war would be finished very quickly! He also has used his experience to say we should stay there 100 more years, and joked about bombing Iran. He also has used his experience to state he knows very little about economics. So experience is very overated.

To Clinton Supporters: She ran a republican style campaign that turned off many people. I understand your support for her but if she ran a clean and honest campaign (honesty is not the Clinton's strongest quality) then she would have been the nominee or the VP.

If you sit out of the election or vote for McCain, I hope its your children who go off to die in Iran in the next war McCain begins.

Mike...it's ok to not like Obama? So i'll ask you purely and simply WHY?

Involute Mirage poster has a point.

Why are we so complacent, just sitting back and letting big oil companies do what they will?

THe price of gas is based on speculation. Even a Saudi oil minister claims there is no reason for prices to be as high as they are.

HRC supporters,
Sen. Clinton is a patriot, a visionary, and a hero. She fought hard during this primary, and has advanced the cause of progressive Americans immeasurably. However, to abandon Sen. Obama in the wake of her exit is to forsake everything she and the Democratic Party stand for. You cannot believe in universal health care, women’s rights, civil rights, protecting our troops, fair taxes, and a strong economy for working Americans and vote for John McCain. He is diametrically opposed to HRC’s entire platform. Honor her legacy and her battle and help elect Sen. Obama. Don’t let petty politics and desperate Republicans shadow the ideals and values you know to be true.

aS AWOMAN AND AS AN EXPERINCED FIRST LADY OF THE WHITE HOUSE MRS. CLINTON HAD WELL DONE IN THIS PRIMARY BY DRAGGING NEARLY 18 MILLIONS OF VOTERS TO HER SIDE.AND IT IS THE FACT THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS IN THE PARTY HAS JUMPED UP WELL BEFORE THE PRIMARY WAS OVER TO OBAMA SIDE THEREBY SHOWING THEIR FAVOUR TO HIM
THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE LIKE THIS AND LET THE VOTERS
TO SELECT THEIR CHOICE. FIRST NAD IN THE END GAME THEY SHOULD HAVE TO DECIDE THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE BY CONSIDERING THE PRO AND CONS OF THE VIEWS OF THE VOTES SELECTION AND NOT THEIR POLITICAL SELECTION AND FAVOURIZIM TO CAST THEIRS SHODOWS IN THE CONGRESS AS LONG AS THEY WANTS TO BE THEIRS IN THE CONGRESS
I THINK A TIME HAS COME TO CHANGE IN THE WASHINGTON POLICY BY LIMITING THE TERMS OF ALL THE POLITICIANS FOR ONLY TWO TERMS IN THE CONGRESS IF OBAMA REALY WANT TO CHANGE IN THE GAMBLING POLITICAL BUSINEES HE SHULD INTRODUCE A AMENDMENT TO LIMIT TWO TERMS POLICY FOR
A ELECTED DEADERS AND NOT TO PUT A TOMB FOR MANY OF THEM IN THE CONGRESS HOUSE OR GOVERNORS HOUSE AND
A FRESH STARTS TO THE NEW COMERS WITH NEW AND DINEMICS THOUTS /VISIONS IF HE DOES NOT I THINK HE WILLL LOSE WELLBEFORE THE ELECTION B.D.

If Obama chose Clinton, he would be handing the election to McCain on a platter. Her past is so scandal-ridden that it's surprising she got as far as she did.

First choice: Gov. Ted Strickland of Ohio, a liberal Clintonite from a key state, and also an ordained minister who could help bring Bible Belt conservative Democrats back in line in Appalachia. The Dems must win Ohio, and with Strickland as VP, they would; it will be close in any event.

Second choice: Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania. Similar to Strickland except that the Dems tend to be stronger in PA, and Rendell hasn't the same appeal to Bible Belt folk. But he could certainly solidify support in the Rust Belt generally.

Third choice: Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio. She could help solidify support esp. in Ohio, but in the Rust Belt generally. A good anti-free-trade Democrat.

Obama shouldn't even think about putting someone from the South on the ticket. Kerry tried, and look how much good it did. The Dems didn't win a single state there. But if they take the Great Lakes states, they won't need the South.

Jon

"Barack Obama couldn't have done a better job of stealing the nomination if he showed up at the DNC wearing a ski mask!"

If by "stealing" you mean "winning", I agree wholeheartedly.

Get behind your party's candidate, and don't be afraid of his middle name, his in-the-middle skin tone, or his ability to find a middle ground.

Obama/Clark '08

LarryofBoston you are a fine example of what your city is all about when it comes to race relations. We know why you wouldn't vote for Obama.

No We Can't!

....a longtime Democratic with no motivation to vote in "08

Eddie Eddie...the DNC did bad things to Queen Hillary. That is soo sad. HRC is the only one to blame for her mess! I know how mad you are since she probably scammed you and others out of $$. I'd be pissed to throwing all my support behind a loser:)

The most powerful and winning ticket is Obama/Hillary.
Obama please pick Hillary. She would help you in all your decisions. You need the experience and dedication which Hillary has.

Alex (2:36 pm)

For some of us Clinton supporters, it's not simply about unity.

We simply do NOT like Obama!

Pure & Simple!!!

As far as- Nancy Pelosi goes... it won't matter as long as it's NOT a female! Any female! She's too afraid she'll loose some of her lime-light....
Sure...why don't you confer with "Ms P."....You surely jest!
A female in a position that is equal- even higher- reining on her parade...too funny!

Take your time, don't be rushed PRESIDENT OBAMA. You will be a wonderful president and I'm sure you will pick the best of the best as your running mate. I am looking forward to the change you and the Dems will bring this fall. And for all you "so called dems" at either won't vote or vote for mcbush are not TRUE BLUE DEMS. But you should stop being haters and get on board with the REAL WINNING TEAM and stop the whinning. Give President OBAMA a change, you will like the change I'm sure.

Why the United State of America is so divisive as now? It's because there are still existing haters that have such narrow minds to think of a greater cause. If you support one candidate, then spend your time researching and showing support for that candidate. Don't go to the opponent and criticize his abilities. You have done nothing but DIVIDING America. Save that time and efforts of yours to do something better for the country, will you?

For those Hillary Clinton supporters, if you will vote for McCain or will not vote at all, you have just denied Clinton's efforts and defeat her purpose of rebuilding America. She has worked so hard just because she wanted to help the future of America. She has worked restlessly because she wanted to protect the well being of us, the American people. She didn't quit on her people, as she never will. Yet, you have quit on America when you decided not to vote. You have just decided to quit on her, as she is continuing to work for you. And if you decided to vote for McCain, you have just decided to destroy all her hard works. You have just decided to destroy her hopes for a better America.

Don't vote out of your anger. This is a democratic race. Not a drama opera.

Let's vote for the candidate that you believe can make a difference. Let your voice be heard.

I am a Republican, but the current Bush Administration has greatly disappointed me. I have nothing against McCain, but I am doubtful how McCain can lead America to a better future.

And I will vote for OBAMA because I believe in him.

this notion that somehow, clinton supporters will not vote for Barack and vote for Hilary in 2012 and get her elected is really a selective thought process. The same Barack supporters you are speaking badly of will not support HRC. that is the problem with an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, everyone goes blind.

I hope people vote for their and the countries besst interest not spite.

Anybody who rejects Clinton as Obama running mate is very naive and a hater.

Gas prices are at an all time high. Food prices are off the charts. The middle east is a total mess - all thanks to the Republicans. They sure ran this nation into the ground. I can't afford another 4 years of the same. I am proudly casting my vote for Obama, before it's too late.

OBAMA'08

Obama's own words: Hillary is on the short list. No more, no less. He is doing a methodical search process; more comprehensive than just listening to threats and cage rattling from her supporters, and speculative pressure from the press.

And that's how it should be. For all his decisions. He's gonna make a great president.

Pat, CA June 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

"to show respect for party leaders and ask advice . . . "

Yeah, right! It's payback time from Obama to the corrupt DNC politicians who stole this election and handed it to Obama on a silver platter.

Pat,
Your math is about as compentent as the Clinton's. EVEN IF the DNC had given full votes to Michigan and Florida and none to Obama in Michigan (as Clinton UNFAIRLY wanted), she STILL would have lost.

Mr Obama knows what is best for him. May God strengthen his mind to lead us in peace

All of you people make me sick.
"If Obama picks Clinton I'm not voting for him!"
or...
"If Obama doesn't pick Clinton I'm not voting for him!"
My god, you people are the worse.
How about coming together and unifying this party?
Honestly, I have a 3 year old brother who doesn't whine this much; give me a break...

I am a Hillary supporter and i agree with all of the Obama peeps in here that he should not pick her. I would prefer her to do just what she has:
1. Run a great and fair campaign
2. Endorse Obama and give her support to him since he won
3. Sit back and let the country make their choice in November
4. After this election is over and Obama does not win, she can then run in 4 years and will be the clear shot nominee.

I mean she is an a pretty good place becuase whether Obama wins or looses in November she could still run again. Obama has only one shot at this and that is now. If he after getting all of this hype and twisting the media and superdelegates his way cant bring home the victory in November...he will never be able to get the nomination in a future race.

Point being if Barack Obama wants to be the next President then he needs to do whatever he believes will be needed to make that happen.

Turning off 18 million votes would not be the right thing to do and everyone should start questioning his decision making already.

WOW!

Can you believe we might actually have a President who only has 4 years of experience in Government at the US level. That would be like hiring a junior high school basketball coach to coach the Boston Celtics......MISTAKE!

I will not be voting for Obama because he cant possibly run the country with his limited experience. I think he is a great person and would be a great President, but he needs to spend a little more time in big governement and actually have to vote on some critical issues and not just talk about what he would have done or how he would have voted had he been there.

Lastly.....I would love to go back 8 years ago and take a snap shot of everyones life that was so horrible when Bill Clinton was our President. Last time i checked he had one of the highest approval ratings for Presidents and our economy was better than it had every been. Why does everyone forget that and trash the Clintons when they praised them before.

Wow Mike from Raleigh you are dumb. First of all it "wat up" and second, like is not spelled lke. You people really show your ignorance when you make comments. Just shut up and try to read the articles and do not respond with all this negative racial mess.

No way should Hillary be on the ticket. She is old news we are focusing on a new change and President Obama will make the right choice.

Take your time in seacrhing because this is an important decision. Don't let anything that the supporters and pundits say influence your pick.

Someone wake up Tejano. As an American-Mexican the vote should only be OBAMA! Voting republican makes no sense to the hispanic population regardless if you liked Hillary or not. I would have voted Democrat if SpongeBob won the ticket!!

Hillary will not be his VP pick; end of story! Get over it Clinton supporters. She lost fair and square. You can't blame the media, superdelegates, democratic party; you can only blame her losing campaign. By the way, I'm sick of all the promises from the new McClinton supporters. Obama supporters, stop trying to rationalize with irrational and disgruntled Clinton supporters. They talk as if they can AFFORD McCain as their president. They barely can afford gas and groceries, are looking for jobs, don't have affordable heathcare, and want to end the war, but one the sole condition of Hillary being president. I place my faith in God; not American voters.

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bill... that said he is going to vote for mcsame is a fool...i'm not insulting him but i write this because i know that he is making that wrong decision because of his animosity at having his candidate lose the primary...its all good
we will win in november.with or without bill

It would appear the shoe is on the other foot, just like Obama is the democratic nominee because he is black (sorry Ms. Ferraro was correct- a white man speaking of change and hope would have never made it to first base) , Clinton may find herself on the ticket because she is a women. I think that's poetic justice and down right funny. I'll be writing in Senator Clinton on my ballet in November.

BILL June 9th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I am dem in a Blue state, I cannot vote for BO, All Clinton supporters I urge you to vote for McCain
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Two words: Keating Five!

I hope that Sen. Obama is truly considering all the potential that the Democratic Party has to offer. I would hate to believe that he would kneel to the pressure of the Clinton campaign. I think that it is very gracious of Sen. Obama to offer help to pay off Hillarys debts. I also think that Sen. Clinton can more than offord to pay her own debts. If Sen. Obama is feeling charitable I could use some help paying off my debts also. I would also make a far better choice for V.P. I hope the V.P. team calls me soon.

As a spectator of American Elections, I have been following the different events very closely through CNN and Fox News, and my interest has inmensely increased through the time. I haven't been able to remain neutral, though. The strength of Senator Obama's speech has engaged my heart, although I am not USA citizen. And this is my opinion about the vice-president selection: Senator Clinton fought so much for the presidency nomination that she might not be ready to adjust herself to the VP role. The Bible declares the following in the book of Daniel: "Daniel 4:17 (New International Version)
" The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men." Therefore, if the Most High wants Senator Barack Obama to be the next president of the United States, he will certainly get what he needs, as he did during the Primaries to win the nomination, inspite of the different attacks. If the Senator Clinton supporters are too blind to see the main logic objective of a democrat, DO NOT WORRY about it. Just trust the Most High!

"mikky from grand rapids, michigan June 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Still some Bitter Obama buts.

Without Clinton, HE WILL NEVER WIN!"
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Yeah! The Republicans would NEVER think of bringing up
Impeachment
Monica Lewinsky
Paula Jones
Whitewater
Travel-Gate
Waco
Not catching Osama Bin Laden the first time
Linda Tripp

- Or would they?

This greatest of all nations on the face of the planet should learn
by now and vote for the right candidate who in the whole world's opinion is Barrack OBAMA.He is the messiah sent to the good Yankees.Dont loose this huge opportunity as all of us are watching
you.God Bless America!

Deleware oracle respond

Who are you to say who's qualified to do what job you coward. You won't even use your real name when you say such hateful things about the President and first lady. You know so much about what openings are avail why don't you take the parking attendant job, it sound's like that's your level of intellegence, driving and parking a car it's two things so I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt.

You people are such haters, it sicken's me. I don't want Hillary on the ticket. she can't be trusted and neither can Bill.

I wish people would quit wanting Hillary as VP. Her talents would just be wasted.She should stay in the senate and take over Harry Reid's place or Obama should appoint her Secretary of Health. She needs to have a position that she can have her voice heard and use the talents that she has. I am an Obama supporter and I say to you that supported Hillary, do not listen to those republicans that post comments that wanted to honk you off and get you to vote for McCain.

Connie

There will be two types of Clinton democrats come election day. One type will let their frustration and hatred for Obama cloud their judgment, and this type will vote for McCain. The other type will realize that what is important is the values and beliefs shared by the democratic party. An improvement in the country that will occur if we choose a democratic president. This type will vote for Obama. Individuals will change from Clinton to McCain out of spite. Just to see Obama fall on his face. But one or two years from now, when the economy is still struggling, and the war is still continuing, and when people continue to lose their jobs, and mothers and fathers loose their children to the war, those people will regret what they did. If you want that on your conscious, than go right ahead and vote for McCain. But if you can put your beliefs first, vote for the individual who has the most in common with Senator Clinton. We all know who that is.

"Greggy V June 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Well, let's see how they screw up this one. Any other answer other than Hillary is going to throw the elections in McCain's favor.

Don't take any vote for granted…is not like Obama won the nomination via straight primary votes nor with a large margin of victory. He may have secured the nomination, but he did not get a mandate from the Democratic base that has been working hard for the party for the last 20 years."
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You're almost right, except you're missing one little detail:

If Hillary is on the ticket, the Republicans will have a field day with the following:
Impeachment
Monica Lewinsky
Paula Jones
Whitewater
Travel-Gate
Waco
Not catching Osama Bin Laden the first time
Linda Tripp

They'll even throw in O.J. Simpson. After all, it did happen on their watch!

THERE ARE MANY FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO ACOUNT FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY.CLINTON SUPPORTERS NEED TO CHILE OUT.ARE THEY WITH THE PARTY OR NOT? THERE ARE MANY CREDIBLE PEOPLE IN FOREIGN POLICY RATHER THAN MRS CLINTON. GOVERNOR RICHARDSON,MR.NUN,
SO LET THE PROCESS TAKE ITS TIME.
FAY FR. VA

Ann, how do you expect McCain to pull this country out of it's economic woes when he's already admitted that he doesn't know squat about the economy ?

Pat, CA
June 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET
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"to show respect for party leaders and ask advice . . . "

Yeah, right! It's payback time from Obama to the corrupt DNC politicians who stole this election and handed it to Obama on a silver platter.

And wouldn't you just love to believe that we are Republicans posing as Democrats? In your dreams!

We are former loyal Democrats who we will NOT vote for a candidate who was SELECTED by DNC politicians, rather than ELECTED by the voters."

He WAS elected, by every possible meaning of the word. He won the most delegates AND the popular vote, and yes caucuses DO count or do you think they aren't people? Nothing was on a silver platter for Obama, he had to work his way up from being an unknown person to the national spotlight.

What about Edwards? Doesn't he also resonate with blue-collar workers?

Having Hillary on the ticket would win the election, but it would be a disaster having Bill bullhorning all the time once they got back in. I used to be a big Clinton guy. No longer.

As for that tax comment – we're already paying in the form of inflation (higher oil/weaker dollar) & deteriorating services (seen our schools later?). It seems the person who wrote that comment has been duped by decades of lies about who's better for your pocket book. We should realize by now it ain't free-spending "conservatives".

I will not vote for anybody this coming election,if Clinton is not the running mate of Obama.You can bet on my words.Clinton,is the right person to be the VP.No Clinton,no votes for the Democratic Party.Amen

Tejano, exactly how much time in the military does Hillary have. That time dodging sniper fire doesn't count.

The choice is really between Hillary (if he wants them to forgive all the insults his supporters hurled at them) and a no-name person whom people won't even recognize. To put it another way: does he want to win back all those states he alienated or does he forfeit the election now.

A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause.
A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third terms more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary supporter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November.
No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house.
As you can see, we are in a big recession and that will get worse with a John McCain.
I want to tell John McCain that gas tax holiday is not a solution for our energy problem and is not going to be a solution. This gas tax holiday shows that John McCain do not understand the economy.

You "democrats" need to stop the 2-year old rhetoric. Sit down, have some water, , relax, and USE THAT BRAIN! VOTING FOR MCCAIN IS ASKING FOR MORE WARS. now that's a good way to spent your tax money.

Come on guys and let's vote for McCain. I love the high gas prices,(3.85 to 3.99)

No food on my table, (bread @ 3.49, milk @ 4.99, medium eggs per dozen @ 2.69, no roof over my head, (home just foreclosed), high medical bills ($30g) and etc.

Let's continue down the same old path.

Because, a vote for McCain is a vote Insane.

This is for all you Obahma haters.

Hey, fellow Americans, wake up and you better do it fast. Support and vote for Obama. Together, with the new leaders in the White House and Congress, we will finally have a say in our government.

Pay attention to the issues and try to get a clear understanding as to what each party's candidate is proposing if they were to be elected as President.

After reading some of your opinons regarding Obama, it makes me wonder whether or not you have a mind that is capable of understanding the big Picture. One candate will win and the other Candidate will loose. So face up to the facts. Even, Hillary has said in her speech on Saturday, that as democrats, we should all support Obama.

Remember folks, this election isn't about Hillary. It's about electing Obama who is a democrat, as the next President of the United States.

Hillary will have her turn, but not this time.

Obama 08
Hillary 20012 no doubt!
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if Hillary is not VP, I will not vote for Obama. Sorry.
I like her too much, i believe in her tremendously.
So, for me – and others – to vote for him means she has to be selected as VP.

I am dem in a Blue state, I cannot vote for BO, All Clinton supporters I urge you to vote for McCain

Can someone please explain to me how Barack "stole" the nomination? Last I checked he won the required amount of delegates to get the nod.

Barack and Hillary have such similar policies, I just don't get why people are so upset.... You're all acting like children, but I'm pretty sure the voting age in the US is 18...

DEMOCRATIC PARTY '08

Obama/Gore 08! ...come on...you know he is the obvious VP choice!

Want to solve the Hillary problem...here ya go...

President Barack Obama
Vice President Al Gore
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

McCain couldn't touch that line-up...

Larry of Boston.

you have to be the dummiest person on this blog. It's quite obvious you are a mcdummy fan go to his articles and add you ignorant comments we don't want them here. I get so tired of all you racist, ignorant people leaving these grade level 3 comments. It just shows your level of intellegance, better yet lack of it. Obama will the the President so all you hateful remarks about him and his family are so unimportant. Obama 08-2012.

As hilliary said on Saturday....YES WE CAN!!!

Sitting and listening to yhe comments of many of Hillary Clinton backers of women both old and young. Be careful what you say out of anger, because it may come back to hurt you. Stop being bitter about not being able to rip off an election. It makes me think that you are really a republican. Times are bad right now and to say that you would through the election because you dont get what you want is only stabbing in the back. And one thing black people dont forget is who put a knife in their backs. It will end up not ever being another democrat in the white house just to spite all of you angry white people that are mad just because a black man won. Remember that!!!

Obama/Clinton 08 !!!!

or else McCain

The bad news is that about 18% of clinton voters were republicans who had voted her because republican primaries were over and they were able to use their vote to use Hillary as a first line of defence for McBush against Obama. They will vote McBush with or without Hillary as VP.

The good news is that many republicans will vote Obama because they hate McCain as a liberal who does not represent conservative values, especially the "tele-vangelist" followers. They would vote Obama to punish McCain and have a government that they can speak against (good for their ratings).

Being Hillary supporter I hate the idean of her being Obama's VP because I and many my friends will not vote for him under any circumstances and when he loses (I hope) she would be blamed for everything.
Hillary plz stand as far as you can from him

How about a white red neck dirt farmer or under emplyed steel mill worker who is an evangelical for veep, that about sums most of America these days..

Obama won't decide who will be his VP, Howard Dean and the DNC will. Howard Dean, the DNC, Nancy Pelosi, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and the other Super Delegates found that crack in the armour they were looking for in the Clinton Campaign. They wanted anyone but Hillary in and it is so obvious to the 17 Million plus of us that voted for Hillary. I am 53 years old and I have never seen such disrespect by one party to their own candidate as I did from the DNC towards Hillary Clinton. Howard Dean and the media all keep saying that her supporters will come around and vote for Obama. It's not going to happen for a large majority of us. Please don't throw the race card up either. In case the media forgot their "darling" Obama is multi-racial not African-American. Hillary is the most qualified candidate for the job. It makes me sick that Howard Dean, the DNC and the media are all nowing praising her for what she accomplished, when a week ago they were throwing her overboard. I will not vote in this election. Hey, John Kerry, I am sorry I ever sent you that nice letter after you lost. I realize now you have no loyalties and I am sorry I wasted my time writing you, and the money for a stamp.

FYI Hillary Supporters,
I had a republican neighbor tell me this weekend that he and a gropu of his friends likes to go on this blog and portray himself as Hillary supporters that will never vote for Obama just to get other Hillary supporters to follow suit. He said it is his greatest joy to see how fast Hillary supporters will turn against their own party. He also stated that republicans would never do that. Just thought you should know…

Democrat 08

yea right o'drama

we ALLLL know you chose JUDAS RICHARDSON way back when he endorsed you

you are not fooling anyone

In greenwood Indiana a white man, would not shake Barack's hand because he was black. Should i think that of all white males who dont support senator Obama?

This may be the first presidential election that not even a "vote against a candidate" will justify a choice beween McCain and Obama.

The VP choices may be more important than at any other time in recent history

There is no need for Hillary supporters to push for Hillary to be Obama's VP because the DNC and the media is already pushing hard for that not to happen just as they did to keep Hillary from being the democratic nominee.

Obama/Sebelius 08

Tips for Sen. Obama,

When you choose VP, make sure the candidate can use better words then you (not lke Whup the congress)

When You choose VP, make sure the candidate can act as president (because you don't)

When you choose vp, make sure the candidate is available when you golf

Sen. Obama choose Hillary for VP and make history otherwise he becomes history.

Since CNN won't put on a comments section for sky rocketing gas prices, let me start here.

First, watching your blonde bimbo's laugh it up while showing how Americans how they can save the gas companies all their money by simply taking it easy on the gas pedal, when you should be asking why prices are so high, proves once again you are a buffer for the greedy.

If he does not pick Hillary, we are worried that millions of her supporters will vote for McCain. Plus Hillary would be an excellent VP.

Obama/Hillary!!!!!!!!

Kathleen Sebelius
Kathleen Sebelius
Kathleen Sebelius

To Kristi (fourth post from top):
How exactly has Hillary Clinton "divided this country?!" "Crying" and "playing victim" is the LAST thing she has done. The MEDIA may have portrayed it that way, but in truth she never did either thing. She is a very strong woman. Did you not watch her speech Saturday? She wanted to win the nomination just as badly as any other candidate, yet she rose to the occasion with dignity. What is wrong with you? You can't be a Democrat! You must be a Republican who is for McCain, and afraid for Obama to choose Clinton as his Vice President, because you KNOW that is a ticket that would be hard to defeat! I can't think of another excuse for your untruthful comments. BTW, Hillary would also make an excellent Secretary of State.

Please make sure they consider Kim Jong Il, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Hugo Chavez and all of Hamas in their search..........

Having the Clintons on the ticket would unite the Republicans like nothing else.

larryofboston June 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Some suggestions for you Barack on qualities to look for in a VP.

- someone who ... etc., etc.

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Larry of Boston, you are not even trying to be fair to Obama. It is really hard for me to believe that these are sound, logical, and intelligent conclusions you've come to regarding him, based on actual reasoning rather than blind emotion (whatever that emotion may be). I think every candidate deserves a fair shot, and I don't hate any of them.

It's not only you. Hatred flows freely around here, from and to all sides. Please, let's just be constructive.

If not Obama / Clinton-– McCain and / whoever.

I hope he doesn't pick Hillary – She's so desperate to be the Prez, she'd order a Vince Forster against Barack and he'll never see it coming.

Obama/Clinton. Otherwise lose in November.

If not, write in Clinton or vote for McCain.

Obama's "team" has already eliminated Clinton if Caroline Kennedy has anything to do with it. Who cares. Hillary will get more write-in votes in November than Obama will get with his printed name on the ballot. Hillary '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll tell you what, Obama had every opportunity in the world Saturday to come out after Hillary spoke to announce her as his running mate~ this would have been a sign to unite this party~ well, he didn't and I'm even more PO'd than before...it would have been a perfect time and I could have voted for him, but now, no way! She DESERVES the VP slot! She has 18 million people behind her and if that is not vetted, I don't know what is! So, John McCain, here I come. And, I'm not the only one! McCain 08/HRC 12!

Please Erase Hillary From The Short List!

I agree with a previous poster – you need SOME Clinton supporters, but not ALL....so please don't feel as though you MUST put Clinton on as the VP. I think that for those of her supporters who you may get, you'll lose a some Obama supporters who just don't want her as a VP.

I just don't believe in having to be forced to do anything, especially being in the drivers seat.

Obama cannot chose his own VP? Is he not capable of making his own decisions?
Perhaps he needs training wheels for his bike....

Hey Uncle Sam,
I know the truth can be a little painful. But its still the truth McCain voted 95% of all of Bush policies. That means McCain= Bush.

I hope he does not ask Hillary, so she can run in 2012. Hillary voters please do not write in Hillary as we have the power now not to elect thier chosen one. Teach the media,DNC, and the Dems a lesson for the next election. Vote McCain, take a vote from Obama and give one to McCain and you really have two votes. Let them try to win with out us. This is the third election the media picked and I'm sick of it. So lets hear us roar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!McClinton voter

Anyone but Hillary. I like Richardson or Sebilius but will take anyone except Hillary .

"58 old white ladies for OBAMA," you spelled 'for' wrong.

I would also suggest that you return to school and study a couple years of grammar.

Congratulations on representing Obama. I can see why you two go together.

LARRYOFBOSTON,

I noticed you didn't mention any of the policies Obama is fighting for, which is what you should be basing your vote on. Look what experience brought this country so far. I used to be about to buy milk, eggs, and bread for under five bucks. Yeah some experience. Why don't you stick to the issues at hand and research what your candidate plans to do about them before spinning your GOP garbage. Typical!!!

Lets Go Dems!!!!!!!!!!

Kathleen Sebelius is my choice and I read that the Obama camp is really crazy about her. She is a strong Obama supporter and I think she isn't as polarizing as Clinton.

CNN, you have written reams on this subject mostly as you seem to believe his only possible choice is HRC. Nonsense and with Bill behind her or in front is a mistake for Obama of overwhelming proportions.
The rules of the game are it is his choice and his alone stop chasing everybody around and let the man and his nominated confidants decide without you guys trying to make news about who they meet or do not meet.
You can tear him apart or congratulate him when he announces his running mate,Thenas well have him analysed by the best team in politics, awe shucks the competitionn has nothing on CNN. About time your advertising became "legal,honest ,decent, and truthful" and not self serving to your own collective bloated ego's in CNN.
Print that!!
Regards,
Hodgson.

Yes she can.. Hillary in 08. Obama.. start chosing a new home and it isn't the WH.

Still some Bitter Obama buts.

Without Clinton, HE WILL NEVER WIN!

Lets start a debate on a questionable friend Obama has. His advisor got low interest rates on loans as a favour.... Now this advisor will be thrown under the bus because it makes people believe Obama really cant change anything.

People really fail to realise that Obama will not be running the country, all his advisers will. he has no experience in US politics and will have to rely heavily on other people....

I would rather McCain who has a wealth of experience with military and with politics to run this country well and get us out of this economic slow down.

Ok. A prospective V.P. needs to be able to garner support where the top billed candidate is weakest. And right now, that's Hillary Clinton supporters. For the good of the party and to secure the election, I feel that Clinton is the best choice.

With all the overtures made by McCain and his supporters to woo Clinton's faithful, if Obama goes a few weeks or a month before selecting Clinton, it will be hard to attack her. It'd be like shooting themselves in the foot.

Hillary's the best choice. It is simply the strongest move. Don't over-think this Dems.

Democrats '08

Nancy Pelosi should be his VP. This is the dream ticket. Two Ultra liberals with no experience on the same ticket. What a hoot.

I just pray that this does not result in them strong arming Obama into putting Hillary on the ticket, it is Obama's decision to make. Mr. Clyburn need not consider bob johnson's letter of ignorance. bob johnson had the nerve to write a letter saying that blacks want Hillary as VP, first of all who the heck does he think he is to make this statement as if he has favor with blacks. bob johnson is thought of as even less that Hillary as far as blacks are concerned. They both insulted the black community in ways that will not be forgotten. bob johnson need not think that he is in any position to speak for us. our feeling of the Clintons were very well demonstrated both when they had our support overwhelmly before they used racial divisions as was later admitted by a top supporter AND after they chose to do so when we chose to leave them feeling insulted on many levels.

So for all of you who yell that the blacks mistreated the Clintons after they had done so much for them, RETHINK that no they broke that relationship off themselves. Obama did not and racism on our part did not. it was racism on the part of the Clintoons which has been admitted and proven by one of their very own.

* Rev. Wright
* Tony Rezko
* Louis Farrakhan
* William Ayers
* Bernardine Dohrn
* Hamas
* Trinity United Church
* Nation of Islam
* Black Panthers
* Frank Marshall Davis
* George Soros
* Fidel Castro
* Raila Odinga
* Abongo Obama
* Michelle Obama
* Rashid Khalidi
* Nadhmi Auchi
* Rev. Meeks

A million radicals for Obama can't be wrong!!!

NOT HILLARY SIR. WE NEED HER IN 2012. TAKE OPRAH OR CAROLINE KENNEDY EVEN REV. WRIGHT.

To: CW4Barak: Yes, let that be the slogan

NOT HILLARY SIR. WE NEED HER IN 2012. TAKE OPRAH OR CAROLINE KENNEDY EVEN REV. WRIGHT.

How does somebody who isn't even qualified to be VP search for a VP?

That must be easy, what will he do, just spin a bottle?

There are 18,000,000 reasons to have Hillary as Obama's VP.

If she is not on the ticket, I will not vote for him. End of story.

Obama and his campaign are now looking into picking their VP. I hope he does not cose Clinton because I don't want her to feel obligated to the him. I want him to pick his own person and try to win the presidency without her help and see if he can win. I know for sure he will not be able to win without her support and her supporters. Let's see what he can do now on his own and see him fall flat on his face to McCain. I urge Clinton's supporters to not vote for him. If you do go to vote, write Clinton's name on the ballot or vote for McCain or don't even bother to vote. This protest vote will show that Clinton was cheated out of her chance to be the nominee and that we do not support Obama.

His supporters were so disrespectul to Clinton that I don't think we should help them out in anyway. They feel he is such a great leader then lets see him win McCain with just his supporters and I know for sure he will be a loser because the stronger and better candidate was not given the chance to be the nominee. Obama was selected not elected and that is so unfair to Clinton. Dean was promised his job that's why this process was so unfair as he had to make sure that Obama won the nomination. I hope by the time the convention happens in August, the democrats will have come to their senses and vote the right person in and that person is Clinton.

The research was done months ago, TONYA, Here is what we the Hillary Democrats found out. Obama stayed 20 years in a Black Racist Church. He received a gift of his home from Rezko. He is a supporter of Louis Frankhan the Nation of Islam Radical leader.
He has never served a day in the military. He has no foreign experience. He does not love our country.

That is why McCain will receive our votes in November.

For Clinton supporters that want Hillary Clinton to be VP. Two things will be the deciding factor: the polls around the conventions and Bill Clinton. One thing Obama's team will be looking at is who is Bill Clinton getting money from for his foundation. If there is nothing that can be used by the Republicans, then there is a better chance that Hillary may be his VP choice. If Obama and McCain are close in the polls around the time of the conventions, then she will most likely be his VP choice. If Obama is well ahead of McCain around the time of the conventions, then Hillary most likely will not be his VP choice, but most likely Jim Webb will be.

........Hillary is working for our causes and right now that means electing Barack Obama for President!

Hmmm.....now why would Obama want the advice of the "Old Style" Politicians he slurred during his campaign?

Oh yeah...those were just words.....

All this is smoke and mirror. Something to keep the press happy, and something to keep Obama in the news.

I bet Obama already knows who his running mate will be.

If Obama picks Clinton, I will definitely vote for McCain .

why does he need a v.p. he's either the messiah who can practically walk on water without any help or he's a loser. mccain/08

Respect – now there is a word you never see when it comes to describing politic proceedings.

Good going Obama, show them what you and your party are made of.

Obama '08

What a powerhouse Obama/Clinton ticket! I can't think of one other person who would help win this election and get the Republicans OUT!! Hillary has more than proven her worth and I truly hope a lot of consideration will go into making a right decision here, We can't take another 4 years of the Republican party!

I am sure whoever he pciks, will be a great choice, but, CNN, leave it alone for a month or so!

I hope to God that Barak Obama does not pick Hillary Clinton as his Vice President, it would be the biggest mistake that he can make. He would not only be weakened by Hillary's abrasive and overpowering personality but would also inherit Bill Clinton which could be devastating to him.

The Clintons do not like to be second fiddle to anyone and would try to control every decision that Obama would make.

I can't imagine a worse fate than this for Barak Obama, it will hard enough to manage an old crow like McCain.

Hey since you are asking important people for some advice, I have some advice for Laura Bush. I advise you to ask George to resign as well as Cheney and appoint Hillary in George's place.

That is the Ticket. And a winning one I might add.

Appoint Obama and his nasty wife Michelle to the empty parking lot attendants positions that George hasn't filled yet. I think the Obamas may be qualifed for those positions. He certainly is not qualified to be president.

WH NO PLACE FOR CLINTONS!!

I bet he picks me.

Its going to be hard to find a VP that did not vote for the war with more then 87% of the party that voted for the war including 90+% of the supers that voted for Obama...

THE DNC is the problem.

Voting Nader as a protest to the (R) and (D) out there!

A NEW PARTY, CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!

LET'S GO OBAMA AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION ONE THAT WILL OPEN THE EYES, HEARTS AND MINDS OF ALL, I.E., DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, INDEPENDENTS, LIBERTARIANS, ALL.

Watching Obamas NC speach today on the economy. I would just like to say does he really have a plan or does he just like to name who he knows and what he thinks McCain wil do to the economy. He claims he wants to do alot but how is he going to do it its not just we need change that helps america people its about How are we going to get this so called change and not just have change but dollars in our pocket........... talk is cheap, actions cost money wheres it going to come from..his so called stimulas plan went to big comps like sally may. now his plan is to give more money to keep cost down.....where is this cash coming from. I know his major followers are from a generation that loves just getting things given to them. but if they are the smart ones that follow him why didnt they read there Morgage papers before they signed them Now where suppose to bail them all out...........lets change the words of the slogan to CHANGE WE CAN GIVE .GIVE..GIVE YOU

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE, I CAN TAKE 4 MORE YEARS OF McCAIN. THIS MAN WILL NOT BE SHOVED DOWN MY THROAT AND HIS RUDE FOLLOWERS. HRC SHOULD NOT TAKE THE VP SPOT EITHER. WE SHALL WAIT UNTIL 2012 PERIOD!!

If this guy has any brains he'll pick CLinton. It will nicely complement his empty suit.

If he dosent the Media and Dnc can be blamed for President McCAin

Searching for a VP? Where is Hillary Clinton? Wherever she is... start the search on the other side of the country.

Onward and upward

I'm for Hillary
I'm for Obama
I'm not so sure on a joint ticket however
McCain is a manipulating blowhard and just like George has no ones interests but his own at heart (especially ours!)

I thought this was announces last week?

Can we get coverage on Obama's economic tour, I mean after all, that is the number one issue on this country!!

and can we get coverage on how McBush plans to do NOTHING while the majority of Americans suffer in this economy that his party created?!?!?

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No Clinton on the ticket - no vote from us.

This is a message for CNN
Your comments are closed in the other article about Laura Bush. If you are going to quote someone at least make sure it is accurate! "really"!!!!!!!!
You even include the link that plays what is said but you can't even quote it correctly. As a viewer i.e. supporter of your news channel I expect you to correct it. It is your responsiblity as a news station to get the words that you have quoted to someone correct. Fix it! By not fixing it you are playing into the distortion and games that are being played by the media today and I don't like it. This is not FOX, I would expect that from them.

Go team! Good luck on the search. May I suggest looking at a very "democratic" Republican? Chuck Hagel is a good choice. So is Joe Biden or Bill Richardson, but I believe Chuck Hagel would show such an amazing commitment to non-partisan politics of the past – reaching across the aisle to good PEOPLE, not POLITICIANS.

Talk about bringing in some red states and disaffected Republicans... don't you think Chuck Hagel would compliment Obama's ticket?

I do.

Well, considering I and my family would not vote obama even with Hillary on the ticket now! I could care less who he picks!!
he was selected not elected, so to us his win was fake!!!
I know, only good obama posts, shame on you all!

It is good to see the focus back where it belongs!

Thus far, Obama's picks as his team to search for a VP have been unfortunate.

Any chance Obama can resign in advance?

I don't think Hillery should seek or even take the VP offer
if it's given to her.
I think she should stay in the senate, look how much Ted Kennedy
has accomplished in the senate by not winning the White House,
much more than he could have as president.

I suggest not choosing Hillary because she stands for a lot of the "old politics"...we need someone who is going to bring this country together not divide us. For all those Hillary supports who want to defect to McCain, all I have to say is that you people are dispicable...racists bigots who care less about where this country is going. If you don't care about $5.00 gas prices, falling home prices, more soldiers dying, the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer then go ahead and vote McCain. You are writing you're own death bed so just don't cry foul a year or two from now. As for us True democrats, we want to see a democrat who will bring REAL CHANGE. Tired of the Bush economics and policies. Don't be Stupid, Vote Obama!!!!

Obama, PLEASE don't pick Hillary because she is way above you. I don't want you to even have a slim HOPE of winning in NOVEMBER! This Hillary supporter is going to Mccain even if you do pick her!

"to show respect for party leaders and ask advice . . . "

Yeah, right! It's payback time from Obama to the corrupt DNC politicians who stole this election and handed it to Obama on a silver platter.

And wouldn't you just love to believe that we are Republicans posing as Democrats? In your dreams!

We are former loyal Democrats who we will NOT vote for a candidate who was SELECTED by DNC politicians, rather than ELECTED by the voters.

If you bring on Hillary – I'm voting for McCain!

Issue number one is economy: Go for Samuel Nuns

Well, if it's not Sen. Clinton, you don't get my vote.

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Please Post:

How can you be a good Christian and vote for the GOP and McCain?

!. They do not care about there fellow man, they are not my brothers keeper.

2.They do not care about the environment, for example big oil companies say that global warming is not real. They are not Stuarts of the environment.

3. War is always there 1st option instead of trying to get along with other countries and trying to talk to them and encourage constructive dialog.

4. Greed is the must important thing to the GOP, they do not want to hear about caring for the sick and poor.

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AMEN TO NUMBER FOUR!

So sad that you people will fall right into MCCAIN'S TRAP!!

THIS MAN DOESN'T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT US! HE JUST WANTS THE VOTE TO GET IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!

GOD YOU PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID!

Obama people, get over yourselves. Barack Obama couldn't have done a better job of stealing the nomination if he showed up at the DNC wearing a ski mask!

Now you want to blame Clinton supporters for anything and everything that doesn't go Obama's way. At the risk of talking to you like the children you are, watch my lips: you now NEED HRC. And because she's a bigger person you than you will ever be, she'll work hard to bring her supporters along.

Stop telling me what I must do in order to retain the title of 'REAL' Democrat or "I'm a Democrat First." Dems and Reps are clubs, interest groups, if that description makes more sense for you. Who cares if Hillary supporters don't fit the mold. If the fate of not being a "REAL" Democrat is the best you can do, you've got big trouble.

And you do have big trouble, don't you? We all do, since we have someone with the skills of a White House intern as a candidate. The "you don't like Obama so you're a racist," doesn't cut it. And it won't cut it when you get laid off either. You're going to have to do better than that, and so is Mr. Obama. It's like anything else, you say it enough, and after a while it loses all its force. Ho-hum, he's calling me a racist. What else is new?

The DNC is corrupt. Until that group is cleaned out, nothing Dems want matters very much because they won't be able to make it happen; they can only count on themselves. A small group of power-slinging Democrats in $2,000 suits.

I belong to that group that is proud that we worked for civil rights, women's rights, voting rights, an end to the war in Viet Nam and a host of other progress values. I haven't forgotten anything about how to protest and how long it takes to get REAL reform in America (in this case only 4 more years). I learned you can only win so much with each additional battle. This is just a continuation of the racism/sexism battle. We lose one. We wait 4 years for the next election, and then we fight again. Like Hillary, we don't quit.

I think a joint ticket is in the card
but not indispensable at all.

I bet it will be either

Obama/Clinton or

Obama/ Webb

The selected nominee of the Democratic Party who lack experience and qualifications ought to balance the ticket with an inexperienced and qualified person who has won reelection for the office he or she is currently holding at least more than once... I'd say Hillary Clinton, but she definitely should not ruin her career by joining the ticket of this second-rate weasel.

Obama/ Clinton 08

Please, please, please

Only one choice....Kathleen Sebelius....

HRC supporters...can you imagine a woman who actually has "experience" – someone who didn't have to buy a house in another state to get elected....if you want a "woman" in the White House....maybe you could support a qualified one??

BAM BAM–your team is coming together nicely! I wish all well on a properly vetted and expertly crafted VP search process. We KNOW that you will make an excellent choice for a running mate. Love you, B!

Pick Evan Bayh, not Strickland. As an Obama supporter, I cannot forgive Strickland for his nodding head like one of those baseball dolls when HRC was decrying "shame on you". Strickland looked like a fool. Bayh is more Obama's contemporary, and showed some dignity in acknowledging Obama during the Democratic party dinner in Indiana. I think HRC should still be considered after her speech. But if you pick HRC, make sure she is lobby money free, and bubba is somewhere in Ghana, or Korea, or anywhere far away during the campaign.

Obama/Clinton. One will not win without the other. Like it or not.

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Don't forget a taxpayer voting for Obama is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.

Give me a break

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We did it the right way Obamabots, or whatever the other side is calling us.

Who cares. They will be calling us winners in November!

President Barack Obama!!! You have my vote!!

Tiger Woods, maybe? Seeing how much this guy enjoys his golf.

Well, let's see how they screw up this one. Any other answer other than Hillary is going to throw the elections in McCain's favor.

Don't take any vote for granted...is not like Obama won the nomination via straight primary votes nor with a large margin of victory. He may have secured the nomination, but he did not get a mandate from the Democratic base that has been working hard for the party for the last 20 years.

Please pick Jim webb or Tim Kane. They are decent people who serve this country well!

Obama will need SOME of Clinton's supporters in general election, but, not ALL!

The Clinton DEMAGOGUE haver done a great job to stir up a group of Ferraro-like angry and bitter supporters, if they keep their minds closed, there is no need to waste time on them!

There will always be groups like Ferraro and fanatical evangelicals, they will never be happy unless it is their own way and only if they can figure out what they are really angry and bitter about their own lives!

The Clintons have been the MOST POLORIZING figures in recent history. They cannot be trusted.

Hillary mismanaged her own campaign and cannot even balance her own campaign budget. She has DISQUALIFY herself any creditble leadership in the US government!

No VP to the Clintons! We do not need to have 3-Cheney-like Clintons in Obama administrations.

No more Clintons' drama and divisiveness!

If Nancy P. is his running mate, I won't support him. I smell backroom deals here... Howard Dean gets to keep his seat. What next?

I don't have to see Hillary as VP – but if it looks like backroom deals have been made with the party leaders. I WILL vote for McCain. He better treat her with respect – especially after she backed a party that has done nothing but hate her.

Let's just hope this doesn't happen.

It should be WEBB!!!!!!!!!!! Need someone with military experience.

Anybody but Hillary!

Just pick the right person and clinton is not it

DNC and Obama are losers!!!! They did a bad thing to HILLARY! They shut her out, all the DNC members, delegates & superdelegates alike, hurt alot of Democrats like us! With this, you are all gonna suffer. We will either abstain or vote for McCain. Cut this VP search bull, you are all losers!

Yes we can!

BARACK KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!! THE REPUBLICANS, RACIST WHITE AMERICANS AND THE MEDIA WILL DO THEIR BEST TO TRY AND BRING YOU DOWN. KEEP ON PUSHING AND REMEMBER WHY YOU'RE IN THIS RACE – TO UNITE THIS COUNTRY AND GET US OUT OF THIS TERRIBLE MESS THAT BUSH (A REPUBLICAN, WOW AREN'T YOU REPS PROUD?) HAS PUT US IN. A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T HAVE FAITH IN YOU AND SIMPLY BELIEVE THAT YOU CANT HANDLE THE JOB. WELL, I AND THE REST OF YOUR SUPPORTERS DO. WE HAVE YOUR BACK AND WE'LL BE THERE IN NOVEMBER TO CAST OUR VOTE FOR YOU!

ALL OF THE "HILLARY SUPPORTERS" NEED TO DO THEIR RESEARCH ON MCCAIN. IF THEY FAIL TO DO SO AND JUST VOTE OUT OF ANGER, WE'LL BE BACK AT SQUARE ONE AGAIN. WE WILL NEVER MOVE FOWARD AS A COUNTRY BECAUSE THEY'RE SO STUCK IN THEIR WAYS AND CAN'T GET PAST THE FACT THAT THEIR CANDIDATE DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT.

I FEEL LIKE SAYING WHAT MR WRIGHT SAY….GOD…WELL YOU KNOW THE REST...

Talk about man on the move, McCain had an extra 4 months to start his VP search and hasn't gotten this far yet.

In listening to Sen. Obama and his surrogates, one invariably hears that John McCain is indistinguishable from Pres. Bush and that he supports a 100 years' war in Iraq. One would think that Team Obama could make their case without resorting to such underhanded tactics. But, then again, perhaps they can't.

Citizens for McCain '08

Anyone, but Clinton.....let that be the slogan!!

Obama '08

Some suggestions for you Barack on qualities to look for in a VP.

- someone who has international foreign policy experience as you have ZERO
- Someone with military experience because you have ZERO
- Someone who has national political experience because you have ZERO.
-Someone who knows anything about the military, homeland security, and experience with terrorism because you have ZERO
- Someone who has economic experience because you have ZERO
- Someone who does not know Reverend Wright, has never attended your church; has never worked with you before; and who is unashamed to wear the American flag on his lapel.
- Someone who has a spouse who has always been proud of America and not just since 6 months ago.
- Someone who may talk less eloquently, but who has the guts, leadership, and vision to lead this great country because have ZERO

BARACK KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!! THE REPUBLICANS, RACIST WHITE AMERICANS AND THE MEDIA WILL DO THEIR BEST TO TRY AND BRING YOU DOWN. KEEP ON PUSHING AND REMEMBER WHY YOU'RE IN THIS RACE – TO UNIT THIS COUNTRY AND GET US OUT OF THIS TERRIBLE MESS THAT BUSH (A REPUBLICAN, WOW AREN'T YOU REPS PROUD?) HAS PUT US IN. A LOT OF PEOPLE DON'T HAVE FAITH IN YOU AND SIMPLY BELIEVE THAT YOU CANT HANDLE THE JOB. WELL, I AND THE REST OF YOUR SUPPORTERS DO. WE HAVE YOUR BACK AND WE'LL BE THERE IN NOVEMBER TO CAST OUR VOTE FOR YOU!

ALL OF THE "HILLARY SUPPORTERS" NEED TO DO THEIR RESEARCH ON MCCAIN. IF THEY FAIL TO DO SO AND JUST VOTE OUT OF ANGER, WE'LL BE BACK AT SQUARE ONE AGAIN. WE WILL NEVER MOVE FOWARD AS A COUNTRY BECAUSE THEY'RE SO STUCK IN THEIR WAYS AND CAN'T GET PAST THE FACT THAT THEIR CANDIDATE DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT.

I FEEL LIKE SAYING WHAT MR WRIGHT SAY….GOD…WELL YOU KNOW THE

Oh My, I sure hope Hillary isnt on his "short list". She's already divided this country enough, if possible, more than what it already was. I don't think I could stand 8 years of her crying and playing the victim in the background.

OBAMA/FINEGOLD 08'

This bunch will try to get Obama to choose Hillary. He should not. There will be an exponential increase in the amount of vitriol, slander and dirt hurled at Obama with the addition of Hillary and Bill. In addition, adding Hillary as #2 will not make her supporters to vote for him. Either they will vote for him because they are Democrats or because they think he's better than McCain or they will not. I will not because I think McCain is the stronger candidate and that won't change.

WE REALLY DOUBT THAT.

THOSE FOLKS NOT WELL EDUCATED, BUT

THEY CAN MORE THAN COUNT. IF MCBUSH

ELECTED WE WILL HAVE THE ECONOMY

OF A THIRD WORLD NATION. IF ANY VOTED

FOR BUSH, THEY SHOULD ASK HIM FORE

A LOAN, SO WE CAN BUY BREAD & MILK.

AFTER ALL HE & DICK DID PRETTY GOOD,

WHILE WE ARE DOING PRETTY NOT GOOD.

CNN stop obsessing over this VP search. It’s nothing new. Every nominee has to choose one, why all the fascination with how Obama picks his?

Nice to see Obama give the journalists some work and focus on him rather than Hillary!