Comments on: Obama's VP team raises 'a lot of names' on Capitol Hill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Very Objective Independent American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238414 Very Objective Independent American Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:41:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238414 Wow, can any objective person deny that Obama is likely to be one of the best presidents ever? 1. Compare the way he's already handling his VP selection in 1 week to how John McCain has handled his in the past 3 months. A committee? Wow... 2. Compare the way he run his historic campaign as a virtual unknown against the 2 most powerful people in the Democratic party - people who had the Democratic establishment in their pocket before the race began... 3. Compare the way he's already instilling changes in the DNC (such as no lobbyists money etc) to how McCain has handled the RNC. I don't even think McCain knows he's the boss of the party now... Open-minded Americans, Please give Obama a chance... The more I pay attention to him, the more I'm willing to give him a chance. Yes, he's not a proven quantity, but McCain is a proven quantity - proven to be 95% like George Bush! Wow, can any objective person deny that Obama is likely to be one of the best presidents ever?

1. Compare the way he's already handling his VP selection in 1 week to how John McCain has handled his in the past 3 months. A committee? Wow...

2. Compare the way he run his historic campaign as a virtual unknown against the 2 most powerful people in the Democratic party – people who had the Democratic establishment in their pocket before the race began...

3. Compare the way he's already instilling changes in the DNC (such as no lobbyists money etc) to how McCain has handled the RNC. I don't even think McCain knows he's the boss of the party now...

Open-minded Americans, Please give Obama a chance... The more I pay attention to him, the more I'm willing to give him a chance. Yes, he's not a proven quantity, but McCain is a proven quantity – proven to be 95% like George Bush!

]]> By: think people http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238413 think people Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:41:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238413 Obama should *not* choose Hillary. It would be damaging to his ticket and divisive. However, Hillary supporters should understand that she probably doesn't want that job anyway--too much of a sinecure (empty position. Forgive me for defining--couldn't think of a synonym and didn't want to be obnoxious). She should take a position that gives her the ability to effect the changes and agendas she wants to, since she and O agree on so much and her platforms are largely his too. I hope that is what happens, for the good of his candidacy and the good of this race. Obama should *not* choose Hillary. It would be damaging to his ticket and divisive. However, Hillary supporters should understand that she probably doesn't want that job anyway–too much of a sinecure (empty position. Forgive me for defining–couldn't think of a synonym and didn't want to be obnoxious). She should take a position that gives her the ability to effect the changes and agendas she wants to, since she and O agree on so much and her platforms are largely his too. I hope that is what happens, for the good of his candidacy and the good of this race.

]]> By: ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238410 ann Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:40:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238410 no way, she is toxic, not trustworthy and is not change. Except for being a woman she is not change. We are looking to the future not what was. no way, she is toxic, not trustworthy and is not change. Except for being a woman she is not change. We are looking to the future not what was.

]]> By: Strategist in Athens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238408 Strategist in Athens Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:40:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238408 Excellent. Taking his time, going through the vetting process as any other nominee would. Now if people could stop reporting on it for awhile, they could really get some work done. :-) After all, a watched pot never boils. Excellent. Taking his time, going through the vetting process as any other nominee would. Now if people could stop reporting on it for awhile, they could really get some work done. :-) After all, a watched pot never boils.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238409 Mary Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:40:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238409 No way he'll get elected unless he choses Hillary! No way he'll get elected unless he choses Hillary!

]]> By: C-Lo in Texas, Obama 08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238406 C-Lo in Texas, Obama 08 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238406 what ever happened to this being his decision and his decision alone. anynomous he does not need your help..... thank you very much what ever happened to this being his decision and his decision alone. anynomous he does not need your help..... thank you very much

]]> By: The O http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238405 The O Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238405 BARACK / SEBELIUS 08 BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!! BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

]]> By: anon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238404 anon Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238404 What's the deal with all these "bitter" folks saying choose Hillary. There are more qualified folks out there who would make a better VP. Hitlary supporters should chill! What's the deal with all these "bitter" folks saying choose Hillary. There are more qualified folks out there who would make a better VP. Hitlary supporters should chill!

]]> By: mr.st.louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238403 mr.st.louis Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238403 all these republicans posing as hillary supporters will only make democrats stronger all these republicans posing as hillary supporters will only make democrats stronger

]]> By: Jan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238401 Jan Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238401 Hillary should never take 2nd spot to that phoney! Hillary should never take 2nd spot to that phoney!

]]> By: just call me right http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238402 just call me right Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:39:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238402 They're wasting their time. Obama will never be elected no matter who else is on the ticket. They might as well take the summer off and get suntans. They're wasting their time.
Obama will never be elected no matter who else is on the ticket.
They might as well take the summer off and get suntans.

]]> By: No McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238397 No McCain Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:38:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238397 Good way to do it Obama.... search systematically and thorougly... without being pushed around by media or anyone else... it is about the future of America to choose the right person as ur VP. I trust your judgement. Good way to do it Obama.... search systematically and thorougly... without being pushed around by media or anyone else... it is about the future of America to choose the right person as ur VP. I trust your judgement.

]]> By: Bam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238395 Bam Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:37:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238395 wouldn't hurt. wouldn't hurt.

]]> By: Jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238394 Jay Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:37:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238394 Obama should select the candidate that best supports his policies and ideals. A lot candidates should be considered including Hillary. Obama should select the candidate that best supports his policies and ideals. A lot candidates should be considered including Hillary.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238392 Dave Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:36:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238392 The VP will be offered to Hillary and she will decline. The VP will be offered to Hillary and she will decline.

]]> By: Frank in Tampa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238390 Frank in Tampa Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:35:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238390 Obama needs to pick someone he is comfortable with and can TRUST. He does not need a co-president, and if he picks Hillary, he gets two for the price of one! Obama needs to pick someone he is comfortable with and can TRUST. He does not need a co-president, and if he picks Hillary, he gets two for the price of one!

]]> By: Iam4mycountry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238386 Iam4mycountry Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:35:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238386 I am glad that Obama is not giving into pressure. He should choose whom ever he thinks is best. If that is Hillary then great; If not then I am sure he will choose the right person for him. I am glad that Obama is not giving into pressure. He should choose whom ever he thinks is best. If that is Hillary then great; If not then I am sure he will choose the right person for him.

]]> By: AnybodyBut Hillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238385 AnybodyBut Hillary Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:35:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238385 Why do we want to load the boat with damaged goods ? eg. Hillary's arrogance and Bill's baggage ? Can't we get a woman VP without so much baggage ? For example governors Kathlen Seibellus from Kansas or Janet Napolitano from Arizona ? Why do we want to load the boat with damaged goods ?
eg. Hillary's arrogance and Bill's baggage ?
Can't we get a woman VP without so much baggage ?
For example governors Kathlen Seibellus from Kansas or Janet Napolitano from Arizona ?

]]> By: Ken Pittsburgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238384 Ken Pittsburgh Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238384 obama should choose who he thinks will be the best choice for the party and if he wins the best chice for the country obama should choose who he thinks will be the best choice for the party and if he wins the best chice for the country

]]> By: Sue Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238383 Sue Ann Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238383 We need Jim Webb on the ticket. A former Republican, a war hero, Secretary of the Navy under Reagan, from the swing state of Virginia, against the war in Iraq. Obama-Webb '08. Now, that's a winning ticket! We need Jim Webb on the ticket. A former Republican, a war hero, Secretary of the Navy under Reagan, from the swing state of Virginia, against the war in Iraq. Obama-Webb '08. Now, that's a winning ticket!

]]> By: westerner22 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238382 westerner22 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238382 I hope the result of this systematic search by the committee will be a real dream ticket, where the VP would enhance Senator Obama's candidacy without the baggage that Senator Clinton on the ticket would bring as well. Senator Clinton is not a candidate of Change and would undermine the message of Senator Obama. His supporters are furthermore suspicious of her, due to her choice of negative campaigning, by which she had lost. She started from much better position than Barack Obama, and that included her husband's name. The way she campaigned indicates lack of true management skills. She is left with enormous debt now. And as simple as that: there are better women candidates that Clinton, but can democrats risk and pair two non-traditional choices on the ticket. Governor Sebelius of Kansas is one of these women, but she is also young enough to wait to run for presidency in eight years. Zbigniew Brzezinski last week about Hillary Clinton as a VP: “government in waiting”. I hope the result of this systematic search by the committee will be a real dream ticket, where the VP would enhance Senator Obama's candidacy without the baggage that Senator Clinton on the ticket would bring as well. Senator Clinton is not a candidate of Change and would undermine the message of Senator Obama. His supporters are furthermore suspicious of her, due to her choice of negative campaigning, by which she had lost. She started from much better position than Barack Obama, and that included her husband's name. The way she campaigned indicates lack of true management skills. She is left with enormous debt now. And as simple as that: there are better women candidates that Clinton, but can democrats risk and pair two non-traditional choices on the ticket. Governor Sebelius of Kansas is one of these women, but she is also young enough to wait to run for presidency in eight years.
Zbigniew Brzezinski last week about Hillary Clinton as a VP: “government in waiting”.

]]> By: IowaisFirst http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238380 IowaisFirst Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238380 Anon- you are definitely ahead of the learning curve. By choosing Senator Clinton, Senator Obama will achieve his goal of "change". You are absolutely quixotic in your thought process. Those that believe in such nonsense have been ostriches buried in the sand while these two campaigns have relentlessly torn one another apart. Lets unite as a Democratic party and for vantage, lets not look behind but towards the future. There ARE more qualified veeps other then Senator Clinton and the selection process will show that fact. Anon- you are definitely ahead of the learning curve.

By choosing Senator Clinton, Senator Obama will achieve his goal of "change". You are absolutely quixotic in your thought process. Those that believe in such nonsense have been ostriches buried in the sand while these two campaigns have relentlessly torn one another apart. Lets unite as a Democratic party and for vantage, lets not look behind but towards the future. There ARE more qualified veeps other then Senator Clinton and the selection process will show that fact.

]]> By: allie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238379 allie Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238379 Please do not choose Hillary. She is the reason why her supporters are so divisive and now stupidly say they will vote for McCain. If she had run a cleaner campaign, they would want to unify except the racist ones - those are ignorant and backward. If Obama loses, I blame Hillary!!!! Please do not choose Hillary. She is the reason why her supporters are so divisive and now stupidly say they will vote for McCain. If she had run a cleaner campaign, they would want to unify except the racist ones – those are ignorant and backward. If Obama loses, I blame Hillary!!!!

]]> By: OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238378 OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT! Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238378 I Will Trust Your Judgement On Your Selection For Vice President. I Have A Couple Of Favorites In Mind. . . And One That I Would Really Hate To See On The Ticket! You Have Shown Sound Judgement In My Mind So Keep At It! I Will Trust Your Judgement On Your Selection For Vice President. I Have A Couple Of Favorites In Mind. . . And One That I Would Really Hate To See On The Ticket! You Have Shown Sound Judgement In My Mind So Keep At It!

]]> By: hjecd6 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238377 hjecd6 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238377 I think it is good that Obama is taking his time choosing a vice president. I am not quite sure if he should put Hillary on the ticket but I think she could fit in his cabniet. I think it is good that Obama is taking his time choosing a vice president. I am not quite sure if he should put Hillary on the ticket but I think she could fit in his cabniet.

]]> By: F.MUTOONI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238375 F.MUTOONI Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:33:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238375 Obama should choose Hilary to save the Party and to eliminate the third Bush--Mc Cain. However, this lady must be tamed because she is a poison to Obama based on all what she said during her campaign Obama should choose Hilary to save the Party and to eliminate the third Bush–Mc Cain.
However, this lady must be tamed because she is a poison to Obama based on all what she said during her campaign

]]> By: amelia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238373 amelia Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:33:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238373 I question why an aide feels the need to say "to show respect for party leaders and ask advice". It would be helpful to readers if CNN would print the name of the individual or who's aid rather than say "an aide". I question why an aide feels the need to say "to show respect for party leaders and ask advice". It would be helpful to readers if CNN would print the name of the individual or who's aid rather than say "an aide".

]]> By: Mary, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238371 Mary, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:33:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238371 He needs a white male with military experience, who is more "middle of the road" than Obama. The candidate should probably not be a Washington-insider, so he can stay true to his message of "change." He needs a white male with military experience, who is more "middle of the road" than Obama. The candidate should probably not be a Washington-insider, so he can stay true to his message of "change."

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238364 Thomas Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:31:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238364 Obama / Webb Obama / Hagel Obama / Bayh Obama / Bob Graham Obama / Webb
Obama / Hagel
Obama / Bayh
Obama / Bob Graham

]]> By: frank farrell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238360 frank farrell Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:30:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238360 Sorry obama you have to convince Hillary to be your VP. oTHERWISE YOUR ELECTORAL HOPES BECOME GREATLY DIMINISHED. This is not any other election year. You stole the show but Hillary got a honorable mention. She convinced voters in states like Indiana, West Virginia, and many others to vote for her even though her campaign was a lost cause. She has many supporters that will only go to you with her in the ticket. If you are the great change and uniter candidate than you will get her into the fold and forget the Kennedys and the like who are from a differnt era and still trying to get top billing. Sorry obama you have to convince Hillary to be your VP. oTHERWISE YOUR ELECTORAL HOPES BECOME GREATLY DIMINISHED. This is not any other election year. You stole the show but Hillary got a honorable mention. She convinced voters in states like Indiana, West Virginia, and many others to vote for her even though her campaign was a lost cause. She has many supporters that will only go to you with her in the ticket. If you are the great change and uniter candidate than you will get her into the fold and forget the Kennedys and the like who are from a differnt era and still trying to get top billing.

]]> By: An Independent Hillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238359 An Independent Hillary Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:30:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238359 If Obama does not chose Hillary, myself and a lot of others will chose McCain If Obama does not chose Hillary, myself and a lot of others will chose McCain

]]> By: Georg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238358 Georg Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:30:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238358 Obama should choose Hillary! Agree! Obama should choose Hillary!
Agree!

]]> By: gman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238356 gman Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:30:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238356 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 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

]]> By: samantha (obama intern) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238355 samantha (obama intern) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:30:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238355 Although I'd rather not see Hillary on the ticket, I'm worried it's something that needs to be done in order to win over bitter, Hillary supporters. Although I'd rather not see Hillary on the ticket, I'm worried it's something that needs to be done in order to win over bitter, Hillary supporters.

]]> By: Anon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238354 Anon Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:29:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238354 Obama should NOT choose Hillary! Obama should NOT choose Hillary!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238353 Michael Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:29:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238353 I think his taking a long and serious path to determining the best VP candidate is absolutely the right thing to do. If he were to quickly pick Clinton, he could certainly be accused of making knee-jerk decisions without taking the time to consider all the options and rationally deciding on the best.....something everyone would like to see after 8 years of Bush Lite. If at the end of the day he picks Clinton, it will be after following due process.......if not, the same can be said. I think his taking a long and serious path to determining the best VP candidate is absolutely the right thing to do. If he were to quickly pick Clinton, he could certainly be accused of making knee-jerk decisions without taking the time to consider all the options and rationally deciding on the best.....something everyone would like to see after 8 years of Bush Lite. If at the end of the day he picks Clinton, it will be after following due process.......if not, the same can be said.

]]> By: JayJay718 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238352 JayJay718 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:29:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238352 he better choose Hillary so dems get a landslide in 2008 and Hillary will run in 2016 (as agent of change part two with a new image) Dems in the white house for 12 years 2009-2021. he better choose Hillary so dems get a landslide in 2008 and Hillary will run in 2016 (as agent of change part two with a new image) Dems in the white house for 12 years 2009-2021.

]]> By: Sandy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238350 Sandy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:29:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238350 Clinton is the best candidate for the ticket. What a historic change this would bring. A powerhouse combination! Clinton is the best candidate for the ticket. What a historic change this would bring. A powerhouse combination!

]]> By: chrls http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238348 chrls Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:29:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238348 as a rep..i'm voting for OB... John MCcain is senile and doesn't represent our values..he forgets everything he says and is pondering to the left as a rep..i'm voting for OB... John MCcain is senile and doesn't represent our values..he forgets everything he says and is pondering to the left

]]> By: Dancindukes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238347 Dancindukes Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:28:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238347 Please Please have Bill Richardson on the short list!!! He would be a great boost to the ticket. Please Please have Bill Richardson on the short list!!! He would be a great boost to the ticket.

]]> By: What if? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238345 What if? Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:28:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238345 That's right Obama.... Give respect, get respect. Clinton supporter, you think the republicans (John McCain) care about you? They are playing on your anger and will use you as leverage to win in November. I was not a Clinton supporter, but I am a democrat and found this to be unacceptable for both candidates. Senator Dole said “Democrats had to choose between one candidate who said she’d obliterate Iran and another candidate who said he wants to invite Iranian leaders over for dinner and then maybe a chat after dinner with a good cigar—Cuban. I’d imagine. I don’t want EITHER of those two answering the White House telephone at 3 o’clock in the morning”. “We’re going to have to fight the ideal that this is a historic opportunity to elect Barack Obama” said Huckabee. “I salute how far he’s gone, but as far as I’m concerned, because of his views and what he would do ----he’s gone far enough for me this year”. Some of you are selfish enough to agree in anger, so this is for the ones who want to vote democrat, please let's unite for the sake of us, our children and those who fight a war that was a lie. We are proud to be a democrat voters. Obama keep doing what you are doing....they are running scared. The DNC was right, two well experience and terrific candidates that can beat McBush in November. If not, we can all blame the republicans flunkies That's right Obama.... Give respect, get respect.

Clinton supporter, you think the republicans (John McCain) care about you? They are playing on your anger and will use you as leverage to win in November. I was not a Clinton supporter, but I am a democrat and found this to be unacceptable for both candidates. Senator Dole said “Democrats had to choose between one candidate who said she’d obliterate Iran and another candidate who said he wants to invite Iranian leaders over for dinner and then maybe a chat after dinner with a good cigar—Cuban. I’d imagine. I don’t want EITHER of those two answering the White House telephone at 3 o’clock in the morning”. “We’re going to have to fight the ideal that this is a historic opportunity to elect Barack Obama” said Huckabee. “I salute how far he’s gone, but as far as I’m concerned, because of his views and what he would do --he’s gone far enough for me this year”. Some of you are selfish enough to agree in anger, so this is for the ones who want to vote democrat, please let's unite for the sake of us, our children and those who fight a war that was a lie. We are proud to be a democrat voters.

Obama keep doing what you are doing....they are running scared.
The DNC was right, two well experience and terrific candidates that can beat McBush in November. If not, we can all blame the republicans flunkies

]]> By: No McSame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238344 No McSame Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:28:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238344 I can live with Hillary as VP. They would make a good team even if we their supporters don't. If we don't find some middle ground McSame and the Bush policies will continue. The devil will creep in through the back door and once the dust clears it will be too late. I can live with Hillary as VP. They would make a good team even if we their supporters don't. If we don't find some middle ground McSame and the Bush policies will continue. The devil will creep in through the back door and once the dust clears it will be too late.

]]> By: Max http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238343 Max Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:27:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238343 I hope he chooses Hillary. An other good choice would have been John Edwards, but he doesn't seem to want to run again. Of course Richardson, Rendell, etc.... are good choices, but an Obama-Clinton would be the most credible, in terms of both political change and experience. I hope he chooses Hillary. An other good choice would have been John Edwards, but he doesn't seem to want to run again. Of course Richardson, Rendell, etc.... are good choices, but an Obama-Clinton would be the most credible, in terms of both political change and experience.

]]> By: Liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238342 Liz Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:27:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238342 On Obama choosing Hellary: You cannot put new wine into an old bottle, "else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved." Jesus said that. On Obama choosing Hellary: You cannot put new wine into an old bottle, "else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved." Jesus said that.

]]> By: DFoster Georgia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238340 DFoster Georgia Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:27:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238340 Hillary will be his VP solection. Hillary will be his VP solection.

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238338 Patrick Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238338 Sebelius all the way to Penn Ave. Sebelius all the way to Penn Ave.

]]> By: MJC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238337 MJC Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238337 Obama/Clinton '08! The unity ticket....the unbeatable combination. Obama/Clinton '08! The unity ticket....the unbeatable combination.

]]> By: ME http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238336 ME Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238336 I totally agree ! He shouldn't be looking around too much or he risks loosing the election. If he is so good and so smart he would put Hillary on the ticket, he needs her!!! This is not working out for him!! I totally agree ! He shouldn't be looking around too much or he risks loosing the election. If he is so good and so smart he would put Hillary on the ticket, he needs her!!! This is not working out for him!!

]]> By: Chris, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238334 Chris, Phoenix, AZ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238334 If Obama chooses Hillary, he'd better make sure the locks work well at the White House and sleep with one eye open! If Obama chooses Hillary, he'd better make sure the locks work well at the White House and sleep with one eye open!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/obamas-vp-team-raises-a-lot-of-names-on-capitol-hill/#comment-1238335 Anonymous Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7749#comment-1238335 Obama should choose Jim Webb! Obama should choose Jim Webb!

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