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Evan Bayh is a putz he will do nothing for the ticket. Why so many names how ridiculous. Obama could have the winning ticket if he just chooses Hillary. Its those idiot advisors of his that nixing this like Pelosi and Reid. God forbid Hillary has a better position than botox queen Pelosi. Well if Romney is on the ticket for McCain that could put an ax to Dems. big time. Romney is a strong second runner and a good businessman and he would help our economy.

Obama's supporters are so hateful. If he picks Hillary that would be a good thing. I don't understand why they hate Hillary so much when she has been a great Senator and has fought for healthcare for all. Your need to get a crip and stop listening to the media. Because they also hateful to Hillary. However, if Obama does not win McCain in the fall that's a problem. It will only show that Hillary was the stronger canadate. Also, if Obama picks a female for VP other than Hillary I will not vote for him in the fall. So he better think things through very carefully because I'm sure I am not the only supporter who feel this way. And to all Obama's supporters stop treating people the way you would want to be treated. Hillary 2012!

Come on. I applaud the discretion but let's be serious already. There are 18 million reasons for Obama to choose the person he is going to choose. The biggest reason of all, she already has more PEOPLE who have voted for her. If he goes too far out of the box he ends up choosing an Admiral Stockdale.

It doesn't matter who Obama picks. Fortunately, he's going to lose no matter who the VP.

Whom ever he picks, I hope that we can get to the business of fixing the energy crisis, the economy, global warming and healthcare. We also need to end this senseless war, bring home our troops and repair the damaged international relationships! We need a hybrid, part Al Gore, part Colin Powell, part Bill Richardson. Oh heck , just pick a woman! We are used to multi-tasking! I guess Hillary!

hello wrote:
June 10th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

WHY HE CANNOT TAKE DECISION BY HIMSELF?
DOES NOT LOOK LIKE PRESIDENTIAL.
_______________________________________

By Presidential, do you mean like Bush? ...making poor decisions in a vacuum without properly consulting (or ignoring advice from) others. An effective leader utilizes the resources at his/her disposal in order to come to the best decisions and implementation thereof.

Perhaps you can answer one question that has been nagging me. Why do so many idiots write in ALL CAPS?

Colin Powell will not accept a position as long as the Iraq war continues.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have the power to defeat anyone if they unite.

For the people that dislike Hillary as VP... I cannot honestly think of anyone else who is more well known... and who can help to unite the Democratic party.

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. Keating 5 john McCain took money from the Keating five for political favor.

Jim Webb - he'll bring in the rural white vote and the swing states. He has a military background, is a Vietnam vet, highly decorated, he has DC experience as well as local political experience.

And please - Hilary supporters: continue to suport her as she supports Obama. A vote for McCain is a vote for no choice, continuous war, more taxes and higher gas prices. The man is clueless!

But hey! That's just my opinion!

Obama '08

To Kescia: How many women have forgiven their husbands cheating or vice versa. How old are you? His cheating was a private matter like in any family. It is up to the woman or man to try to forgive and sometimes it makes the marriage stronger. So why are you bringing this up. Are you a Republican or Hillary hater. Taxpayers paid millions of taxpayers money for going after him on this. But Nancy Pelosi and Democrats will not go after Bush/Cheney on the war and other things. There lies caused the deaths of thousands, thousands that are disable for life and millions of dollars wasted that could have been used in this country Go figure.

Anyone but Jim Webb, that guy is wack! And we in Virginia would know. Not to be trusted...

Why not make it really exciting, and give us all the names of cabinet members.

What part about the majority of democrats wanting Clinton to be the VP nominee didn't Obama and his group understand?

/anyone else, and you WILL lose in November

Leaving clinton off the ticket gets you Obama supporters a BIG LOSS in November. Remember those 18M votes you MUST HAVE to win. Your votes aren't enough!!!!!

Not Hillary! She doesn't have the experience or appeal that Obama needs. And she'd do her best to undercut him. And she and Bill are old, worn out news. We need fresh and upcoming people and ideas.
Go Obama!

Hey, Hillary Supporters,

You say you won't vote for Obama because his campaign was sexist? How about President McCain appointing Supreme Court justices who overturn Roe v. Wade, how about President McCain signing parental notification laws and global gag rules into law, how about President McCain continuing the War in Iraq and privatizing Social Security. If those issues are really less important to you than personal pride, then you are all incredibly ignorant and you will only have yourselves to blame for them!

If the democratic party was really serious about changes, then Hillary Clinton should be the nominee, not some Junior Senator with limited government interaction. Obama is nothing more than a democratic Junior Bush. Does the nation really think that someone who's linked to radicalism is the right person for the most important job in the world? Mercy on us all!

Obama= all sizzle and no steak.
Obama= a democratic Junior Bush.
Obama= 4 more difficult years
Obama= BAD NEWS for USA

WESLEY CLARK, WESLEY CLARK, WESLEY CLARK!

Obama/Clark '08!

McCain can't get people to his events. He wants to use Obama do draw a crowd and get free press

I am a die-hard Hillary supporter. I will not stay home, write her name in, or vote for John McCain. I will vote for Obama enthusiastically and show my support and volunteer efforts for the general election the same way I would have for Hillary. I would love to see her as V.P. but that is Obama's choice, it will be his presidency. You are shooting yourself and Hillary in the foot if you don't help elect Senator Barack Obama for President. If you don't like Obama, fine, but keep in mind a vote for him is a vote for Hillary and all prominent Democrats successful political future. Please don't vote out of spite, if I got over it you can too, I have loved Hillary for 15 years and have waited my entire high-school and adulthood waiting for her to run.

Obama/Clinton 2008! or whoever he chooses will get my vote!

IT'S NOT ABOUT RACE.

IT'S NOT ABOUT GENDER.

IT'S NOT ABOUT RELIGION.

THAT'S JUST WHAT THE REPUBLICANS WANT US

TO FOCUS ON.

IT'S ABOUT MILK & GAS.

WE ALREADY KNOW MCMOULD WOULD DO EXACTLY

WHAT HE & BUSH HAVE BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST

EIGHT YEARS.

I hope Obama will not pick Hillary, because I will not vote for him under any circumstance, although I am a Democrat. Rationally speaking, I appreciate his standing on many issues, and yet find his arrogance and ruthlessness highly distasteful. Do you recall he denounced Hillary's experience as First Lady as "nothing?" In my mind, any experience, whether paid or not, can be valuable. I also find his consistent message of "This is my/our moment, your, meaning anyone chronologically older than him, is over." This is so repulsive.

Mr. Obama, I have no doubt that you are intelligent, and yet I am considerably troubled by your sexism and ageism.

Leon, get off of drugs. It doesn't help your analytical ability. Hillary supporters, take it or leave it but stop whining. If you're voting for McCain then adopt him instead of prefacing everything with, "I'm a Hillary supporter." It doesn't matter anymore. Threats are just signs of weakness. Vote McCain if that's your choice. If you do support him, learn his record and be able to defend him in comparison to Obama.

GOOD LUCK! LOL

Good luck Sen. Obama !

How come nobody mentions Bob Graham? He's a former Senator and Governor of the all important state of Florida. He brings much foreign policy experience to the table. He was a former chairman of the National Intelligence Committee. He was also against the war in Iraq. I can't think of a better choice. Obama/Graham 2008!

Pick whoever you want. All of Hillary's supporters are voting for McCain. He didn't win...he was selected.

GO MCCAIN 08! HILLARY 12!!!

I do not know if he would take it, but I think Al Gore would be the perfect Vice President for Obama.

Obama-Webb or Obama – Hagel

So far, not a single Obama hater has posted a logical, rational case for not supporting the presumed Democratic nominee.

NOT A SINGLE ONE.

The Democrats and republicans are POLAR OPPOSITES.

but.. I suspect a couple of things...
1) there are a HUGE amount of republican posers on here with a misison to keep the party divided. I have even begun to notice that the posts are peppered with the usual right wing garbage... (marxist, communist, liberal, blah-blah-blah)

2) the 'other' haters are people incensed that the nominee is Obama.
These people have their own 'issues' and WOULD NEVER HAVE VOTED FOR OBAMA IN THE FIRST PLACE. (no matter how much you deny it, or use "excuses" like experience..... we all know the truth)

Clinton Supporters: IF Obama does not chose Clinton, then do VOTE for MCCAIN! At least, McCain is qualified and experienced and knows what is going on. Obama hasn't a clue! If he had a clue, he would have already named Clinton and stopped his foolish search. Obama hasn't a clue, nor does his wife. Both losers.

This is it...my list is only off by 3 or 4 names:

1 Senator Clinton
2 Gov Sebelius
3 Bill Richardson
4 Sam Nunn
5 Tom Daschle
6 General Wesley Clarke
7 Senator Webb
8 Senator Bayh
9 Gov Rendell
10 Chuck Hagel
11 Senator Biden
12 Gov Strickland
13 General John Batiste
14 Senator Dodd
15 Senator Feingold
16 Senator Casey
17 Dick Gephardt
18 Senator Harkin
19 Senator Tester
20 Gov Culver

Would you folks get over it.

I'm sure Hillary is being considered fairly against all of the other candidates. I personally hope for someone other than her but would still vote for Barack and the Dems if she is on the ticket.

Grow up. Think about the stakes of this fall's election. Read Barack's books, his web site detail and review some of his public appearances from the archives. Turn off CNN and start thinking for yourselves.

I wouldn't be surprised to see him extend the option to a moderate Republican. Not a bad strategy if too many Hillary supporters fail to come around. Many of my fellow Barack supporters are former Republicans.

Is there any truth to the rumor that Obama is considering Cafferty for his VP running mate?

Thank you Sue Howes! Wow...a true Democrat among all the vitrol on this blog.

I will say it is funny to keep seeing people's need to retierate what they aren't going to do on every single blog every day as if we (the rest of the Democratic Family) didn't hear you the first time. LOL If you don't want to support Sen. Obama and feel HIllary is the only candidate to do it for you good for you. No hard feelings. Either you will give your vote to McCain or make a conscious decision to give up your voice in November by refusing to vote for your party whatever your reason.

Sue won't be one of those people nor will I even if Obama was and is my candidate of choice. It would have been no different had Hillary won. It's not about Barack or Hillary but THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. All these threats and "better do as I say" tantrums by people who can't accept the reality of the current situation are pointless and still do nothing to stop the train. Even as powerful as Hillary supporters perceive themselves to be their voices are not the only ones that matter nor are they the only voters that Sen. Obama will need to earn in his corner in order to win the presidency come November.

It's quite simple...you access where your life, goals and dreams are now and then you compare them to the candidate whose policies will best serve that mold and there's your answer as to whom to vote for. Calling out Obama supporters on things others have said and done equally as disrespectful/hateful is pointless now because it doesn't change the reality...Sen. Barack Obama IS the Democratic nominee for the party for President. So again, if you, as a Democrat will never vote for him you have Barr, McCain, Nader, etc. The train still keeps moving irregardless.

I wish all the Hillary supporters who don't feel "connected" enough to vote for Obama, or feel he is "too cocky" or "too confident" would take the time to review his policy ideas, website, etc. and be smart about the meaning of being a responsible voter.

This election is not about hurt feelings or emotional "connection", it's about war, women's rights, worker's rights, healthcare, social security and a whole host of issues that my generation desperately want to see a democrat preside over. Folks who say "I'm staying home" or "voting for McCain if no Hillary" are not simply impacting Obama or "getting back" at him. They are handing over our future, especially the direction of the Supreme Court–to the same neo-con, special-interest corporate nightmare of the last eight years. PLEASE think about the country's, and the our future, not your own personal vendettas!! The presidential election is not a personality contest, it's about ISSUES.

Obama AND Clinton OR NO VOTE for the boy.

I just love how one person can speak for a whole state
"Ohio is not voting for Obama"
Or how one person speaks for 18 million people
"It's Hillary or we are voting McCane"
I for one can't even think about voting McCane or I will be homeless

Hillary is too good to be VP, choose who ever you want BHO, you are going to loose!

who cares, he's not going to win anyway.

country before party.

I see there is plenty of Kool-Aid on this comment site. I for one am not drinking it.

I'm not voting Democrat unless Hillary's on the ticket. Otherwise, Obama's vision for "unity" is naught but a ridiculous farce.

Dear Mr Obama,
Please do NOT choose Chris Dodd for VP. He is out-of-touch with his constituents here at home and we are tired of seeing how his strings are being pulled from special interest lobbyists as Chair of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

His own failed bid for president is proof that this media hungry politician ( watch any recent footage of Sen Ted Kennedy sailing and Dodd can be seen jumping into frame like a 2yr old starved for attention) is scared that his time is up. Yes, we do need change, but choosing an ineffective, Washington insider like Dodd definitely not what we need now.

One more request......Let McCain pick Lieberman, we can't wait to get rid of him too.

Get over yourselves Hillary supporters. This isn't about your pride. This is about the future of America.

Do you really think Hillary wants McCain to be President? Four years of McCain could just take us down a path that we can't back out of. McCain could signify the fall of Rome...

Obama better choose Clinton or this vote...AND LOTS OTHERS...
will not be for him. He just ain't "the man".

Hillary or I don't vote

Obama and Colin (General) Powell; now that has a wonderful ring to it! Or would white america not go for two African Americans in the White House at the same time? The General brings the military experiences to the table.

The Obama Team can float 200 names, and they still won't have a qualified or experienced Leader. Obama should NOT be the Nominee, and he is NOT fit for the job. One day, hopefully before November, Democrats will see what a horrible mistake they have made.........especially the so-called 'super-delegates.' Of Course, Nancy Pelosi would be on the list.! Pelosi has NOT wanted Clinton to hold a Major Office, for Pelosi wants to be the Top Dog. She's been saying 'nay' to an Obama-Clinton ticket from the beginning, and this is the REASON. Pelosi wants the #2 spot. Pelosi isn't worth anyone's time or effort; she's NOT qualified either! That would be a lulu of a ticket: Obama – Pelosi !!! HA! Hilarious! Blind leading the Blind!

Hillary should at least be asked; If she accepts she'll make as fine a VP as she has a NY Senator. Who ARE all these other nobody's?
Are any of them REALLY qualified for President if something ever happened? I think not!!
Hillary will bring intelligence,experience and numerous key states to the ticket. Bill may have campaigned for her, but she's her own woman and the Dems know that.

Obama will not win in November, we are staying home

Anyone Obama picks will be better than McCain and whatever stooge he picks.

OBAMA / ANYONE '08!!!

Get a VP whom you can blame/dump in a matter of days, the way you did it to your church and pastor of 20 years when the political benefits are over..
I am just waiting to see when you dump your wife, and the country.. only thing maters is YOU..

Joe,
With all do respect, it is a shame to see that type of attitude ("I vote for Hillary or no one.") heading into the election. Hillary Clinton ran a fantastic campaign, but she did not clinch enough delegates to get the nomination. Barack Obama did. He is the nominee. The attitude that you are displaying here is detrimental to the Democratic party, and I hope that other Hillary Clinton supporters out there are not perpetuating such negativity. Poor sportsmanship is never a likeable quality.

BEAT BACK ALL CRITICISM...

that is change we can't believe in.

I like Hillary for VP. But Bill can not make it thru the vetting process. I can not believe he is up to the same old tricks. I wonder why Hillary is still with him!!!!

FEINGOLD, FEINGOLD, FEINGOLD, FEINGOLD, FEINGOLD, FEINGOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Sue Howes! Wow...a true Democrat among all the vitrol on this blog.

I will say it is funny to keep seeing people's need to retierate what they aren't going to do on every single blog every day as if we (the rest of the Democratic Family) didn't hear you the first time. LOL If you don't want to support Sen. Obama and feel HIllary is the only candidate to do it for you good for you. No hard feelings. Either you will give your vote to McCain or make a conscious decision to give up your voice in November by refusing to vote for your party whatever your reason.

Sue won't be one of those people nor will I even if Obama was and is my candidate of choice. It would have been no different had Hillary won. It's not about Barack or Hillary but THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. All these threats and "better do as I say" tantrums by people who can't accept the reality of the current situation are pointless and still do nothing to stop the train. Even as powerful as Hillary supporters perceive themselves to be their voices are not the only ones that matter nor are they the only voters that Sen. Obama will need to earn in his corner in order to win the presidency come November.

It's quite simple...you access where your life, goals and dreams are now and then you compare them to the candidate whose policies will best serve that mold and there's your answer as to whom to vote for. Calling out Obama supporters on things others have done eq

to Hillary supporters who wants her on Obama's ticket – but won't vote if she is not.... get a life! You don't get what you want by threating people...

Since you will be voting for McBush... Hillary should be on McBush's ticket for VP!

20 names. This shows his inexperience and his team's inexperience. His team is crazy like he is!

CNN Please post my comment!

Obama – Hagel
or
Obama – Webb
2009-2012

BOOK IT!

Obama/Powell

never ever hillary !!!

No one but Hillary will do. Do you want Obama to win? Then she is the only one who can help him pull it off. Otherwise, it's President McCain/McBush.

Please. He should have made a decision and likely has. He is pandering. He must think (well wait... judging from the postings he may be right) that once again voters have Stupid written on their foreheads. Get a life. He doesn't care what any of us think. It will come down to who the Democratic machinery wants.... that has become evident in this whole campaign. It isn't about voters – it is about the establishment - the power brokers for the DRC.

In Yodas words "Wisely you must choose".
Lets Go Dems!!!!!!!!

One name is all that needs to be floated,
Senator JIM WEBB!!!!!!!!

Sen. Obama needs a VP that will evince his commitment to a new kind of bipartisan politics.

Since his voting record is so far to the left, he needs a centrist – even a moderate Republican, someone who has a track record of reaching across the aisle.

With such a pick, he may be able to attract more Independents and the Reagan Democrats – a group that includes many of the working folks that voted for Hillary.

Aside from a candidate that helps with the Electoral College math, it would be good to select someone with executive experience, someone who has had to do make decisions affecting the economy, and someone with foreign policy experience.

Who is this person? I don't know, but reason, not emotion will give us the candidate best for our chances in November and best to govern the nation if – heaven forbid – the worst should happen.

It is NOT Obambi who will choose the VP, the big BOSS of DNC during convention.

You people need some EMAJUCATION! You're too stupid to think on your own.

MSNBC's Kieth Olbermann would be great! Smart, funny, enthusiastic, good looking all the qualities of a VP. And he is on your team...lol

Please Senator, no more Clinton's back in the White House. It is time to move on and away from dynasty's in politics. You campaigned for change, their are many qualified that share your vision and have your
commitment, the Clinton's have had their moment in the sun.

It is better not Obama/Clinton so I can shift my support
to McCain without hesitation. I donated $2300 to Hillary
and I am going to donate the same to McCain.

NObama!!!!!!

I'm sorry Hillary didn't get it. But anyone here who is stating they'll vote for McCain if Hillary isn't selected as VP are exposing your immense immaturity. Are you REALLY sure you want to help give this country ANOTHER four years of extremely Bush-like results and ideas to "make your point" that you're unhappy your candidate didn't win?

That sort of thinking makes me wonder if Hillary was ever the right choice.

Grow up!

If you go from supporting Hillary to supporting McCain, you don't care anything about the future of this country. Not because John McCain would be horrible for this country, necessary... but you aren't using your vote on what counts - the issues. The two candidates are polar opposites when it comes to any political debate in this country.

The truth is, we need a leader like Obama who is willing to lead as well as learn from others at the same time. No experience can prepare anyone for the White House on Day 1... no matter who is in the hot seat, they have to be willing to learn and adapt... this world is too complex. This is why I grew to support Obama much more than Clinton. He listened to the economists on the gas tax holiday. He's constantly talking to the smartest and most influential people in the democratic party (that's why he won... he alienated as few people as possible...). He is a unifier and this country needs him now.

Also, i don't understand why people think he is much farther left than Hillary. Their positions on the issues are so similar ... is it because of his name ??

It will be exciting to see his VP pick!

FYI: Some of the current poll findings from clearpolitics including CNN:

RCP Average 05/29 – 06/09 - 47.0 42.7 Obama +4.3
Gallup Tracking 06/07 – 06/09 2633 RV 48 41 Obama +7.0
Rasmussen Tracking 06/07 – 06/09 3000 LV 50 43 Obama +7.0
IBD/TIPP 06/02 – 06/08 916 RV 43 40 Obama +3.0
CNN 06/04 – 06/05 921 RV 49 46 Obama +3.0
CBS News 05/30 – 06/03 930 RV 48 42 Obama +6.0
USA Today/Gallup 05/30 – 06/01 803 RV 47 44 Obama +3.0
Cook/RT Strategies 05/29 – 05/31 802 RV 44 43 Obama +1.0

Notice that the earlier polls have a slimmer margin. As people get to know Obama better the numbers go up as shown in the later polls.

Without Hillary, Obama will loose and the Democratic Party will loose and most of all, the USA will loose.

Obama/Clinton is the ticket that will guarantee the avalanche of change that is about to engulf the USA and returned it to her rightful position as the big brother in the international scene.

I am disgusted at every single Hillary supporter threatening to vote McCain if she isn't VP. Are you stupid? McCain is NOTHING like Hillary. You're not even voting for policy or the best leader of the country. You're voting to prove loyalty! You're voting out of spite and emotion! That's the WORST kind of political decision! And, coming from a feminist..did you any of you brilliant Hillary loyalists, who are all about her being a woman, consider that voting for a WHITE MAN instead is just PERPETUATING THE CYCLE of white male dominance in the country's most powerful political position?

UGH. You all make me sick.

smokesignals : And a list of 35 articles of Impeachment read by Dennis Kucinich this morning in the House. Why isn't this covered on CNN, guys?

I saw Dennis Kuciinich on CSPAN and it was GREAT, it does seem as if CNN is somewhat Controled to stay on Certain Stories an become Autonymous on other stories.

O. Snady Springs

Anyone without the last name Clinton

Russ Feingold!!!

Why not, Colin Powell? I think he's very qualified..................but, I think at last, I saw him as a Republican....................Will that work?

Obambi is a COUSIN of DICK CHENEY!!!!

No Brainer if he wants to be elected.. Hillary. I don't see a majority of Clinton supporters voting for Obama unless she is on the ticket. I have said throughout the primary campaign... I won't vote for Barack. He doesn't have the experience, he's arrogant, forgot 1/2 of the voting public until he needed them and now is openingly courting them. PA got it right. Even if they knew Clinton was probably not going to get the nomination, they voted for the better candidate. It's the silly democractic leaders who got it wrong. I am glad my vote will count in Nov. because I am not sure if it did before. I may have been the 1/2 of the pop. in Mich. whose vote was not counted. I can't wait for it to count against Barack.

If any of you readers or posters in this blog are swayed by anything an Obama, Clinton, or McCain supporter says is just simply weak minded

Stop with the Hillary madness already! It's not going to be her! If you have any sense, you will keep in mind that there are Supreme Court noms and Roe v. Wade and a host of other issues that we have to be concerned with. You know what happened last time you pulled something like this and voted for Nader and Bush got in. You want that to happen again? Your rights are on the line here.

I look forward to Obama being up 18-20 points in the national polls in August and going with Clark or Webb.

McCain has plenty of time to self-destruct, and he will. Hillary only gives Obama a 3 point bump, she isn't needed.

Obama 08'

A top military leader is a great idea! Then McCain's team has nothing that Obama's does not.

One hopes Shrillary is already OFF the list... talke about "bag and baggage."

usleena

Let me get this straight. You would sit out the fall campaign, not exercise your right to vote, help put McCain in office. All as a protest against the system?

So, you would be happy losing your rights as a women (Roe v Wade), your right to equal pay (he voted against that) and continued war that cost this country 12 Billion a month. This is not a vote for the PTA President. You really have to grow up. This is grown up stuff. Do you like the fact that the very rich get a major tax break when you cannot even fill your tank? Because John McCain is ok with that. Read what you wrote "Sure Obama will make a good president too."

Your reasoning is not very well thought out. We can only hope the majority out there understands the importance of this election.

Hillary supporters who vote for John McCain in the FALL, or do not vote at all are selfish. They arent looking for the good of AMERICA or the 45 million without healthcare. They care only for themsleves and are sore losers.

Jim Johnson!! Jim Johnson!! The same Jim Johnson that was the head of Fannie Mae??? The same Jim Johnson who recieved sweetheart loans from the Countrywide CEO, known as "FoA", friends of Angelo?? Funny how the largest customer of Countrywide has been Fannie Mae and the CEO's get these "special" deals..

Nice to see Obama changing Washington politics by using quality individuals like Jim Johnson. Hey Obama, how does Joe Taxpayer get a sweetheart mortgage? Oh, I forgot, we don't, and get stuck paying the bill for your corporate cronies.

Same Old, Same Old

If he is too arrogant to not to pick Hillary then he doesn't want or deserve her 18 million voters. Then if he loses the election it will be because of his arrogant self and all you supporters and lets not forget Michelle.

Everybody has to realize one thing and im not advocating that this happen but....

But Whoever Obama chooses for VP must be good to be President if something does happen to Obama.

THere is a big chance for the Secret Service to have a full plate once Obama becomes President, there are more "extra" threats involved then any other President out there....

So basically people talking about Ventura to Bloomberg to Powell to even some Dem Governor....

YOu have to realize whoever Obama chooses must be fit to become the President too.

It is high time to TURN THE PAGE on both BUSH and CLINTON years!

No VP to Clintons!

Hillary ran a disorganized campaign and could not even balance her own budget!

Are her running dogs now in Chicago begging for money to pay off her campaign debt?

Democrats for Mccain = Im taking my toys and going home mentality. Part of the problem...never the solution.

If not Hillary, how about Obama/Dianne Feinstein or Obama/Barbara Boxer? Two extremely experienced senators who would make Obama look good to all voters!

I I wonder how many posters who claimed they voted for Clinton and demanded that she ought to be on the ticket are real Democrats or really voting for Clinton in the primary. This forum has truned to be a psy-op for Repblicans who tried to sway the public opinion.

yes i am upset and sad that Hilary dropped out. However, I am all for anyone that's not a republican! It is absolutely crazy to vote for McCain just because Obama beat Hilary. Seriously, do we really want McBush for 4 years, and give the Republicans MORE power? He will take this country deeper into the gutter that Bush has set us in.

Caroline Kennedy? You people must be nuts. You want to put somoen totally unqualified on the ticket as number 2 to shore up a first term Senator. Why is she even mentioned on the blog, because she is Jack kennedys daughter. If he chose her as the VP this year would make McGovern look close.

Actually , after all the gender bias regurgitating form the O mama parisites, there are a lot of good female choices for McCain that would strengthen his chances of winning the election. It likely would pull in a lot of women voters that otherwise wouldn't vote for him.

Hillary will get all the REpublicans out to vote for McCain. She just can't be on the ticket. Plus, how does his fresh/new/change message work with her on the team? And, where does that leave Mr. Bill? No, no HIllary as VP. But she should have a solid, good cabinet level position or be supported to move up in Senate leadership.

I like Wesley Clark. Military, experienced, smart, diplomatic. I don't think having 2 minorities (black and woman) on the ticket is the best idea to get those wavering voters to come on board.

Obama/Webb is the winning ticket.

I believe Jim Webb would be the Military Counter Punch to John McCain an his so called Military Experience.

Web Fought, Actually Fought in Viet Nam.

Webb could also Counter the McCain's, constant Claims, that, Barack is actually for "Surrendering In Iraq" to Simply Withdrawing from a Mess.

Webb could ask...

Did We Win or did We Lose in Iraq ?

Or did we Surrender or Concede the Win to Viet Nam ?

Or Did we Spread Democracy and Finish our Job there in Viet Nam and Simply left ...Viet Nam ?

AND IF WE DID WIN IN VIET NAM, THEN WHY IS VIET NAM, STILL A VERY COMMUNIST COUNTRY ?

John McCain

Kescia (above), Again excellent post – I think this post should be required reading by every woman in America!

Chuck Hagel!!! for VP

PS you hilliary fans are such BABIES-GROW-UP, and have an intelligent debate! STOP Crying

The most pragmatic choice for VP would be someone who can deliver a swing state like Pennsylvania (Ed Rendell) or someone to help with the Latino vote (Bill Richardson). It would be unwise to take Hillary because then Obama would be saddled with Bill. And he has no reason to even consider Nancy Pelosi, who has a lower approval rating than President Bush.

PS – A note to all of you Hillary supporters out there who say they are now voting for McCain: You are being just as bitter and spiteful ahs she is. I urge you to look at the big picture.

For all those that are sayiing that they will vote for McCain if Hilliary is not on the ticket as VP are not die hard Dem's–please be honest and tell the truth that you all do not and will not vote for an African American or should I state a mixed race man who happens to be part African!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to laugh at those who still threaten to vote for McCain if Hillary is not VP on the democratic ticket. THAT would certainly teach America and the world a lesson! Further decline into the abyss and a candidate further from the ideals Senator Clinton holds dear.

Senator Clinton has urged you to support Obama in 2008 but you still whine and threaten like spoiled little children. What happened to the good old days where these people jumped off buildings, slashed their wrists or took an overdose of sleeping pills and didn't pollute our society with their bitter psychosis?

If anyone of you vote for McCain because Hiliary may/may no be on the ticket. Go outside and float down the street because you were not true to the game. If you like things the way they are then Vote for McCain. Personally I think it sucks that you jump ship.

Obama/whoever 08!!!!!!

In response to an earlier post: Michigan's governor Jennifer Granholm can not be vice-president because she was born in Canada. She became an American citizen when she was 21.

Evan Bayh made it clear this morning that Hillary will continue to do wonderful things in the Senate.
I believe that there is no doubt that she is not on this list at all.

As for me, I will not vote in November.

Since the plan is to make a person President who has ZERO experience it had better be a wise choice.

I am tired of Obama supporters that go out of their way to Bash the Clintons. You have done more to splitter the Democratic party than the rantings of Bill Clinton and John Dean combined. If it were a simple matter of not voting for the canidate with the most petty supporters I would have to vote for McCain.

Thank god we vote for the canidates not the idots that support them.

Obama/Clinton
Obama/Edwards
Obama/?????

Who cares, its Obama or 4 more years of stupidity.

To: Mike June 10th, 2008 1:25pm

EVERY SINGLE DAY YOU ARE ON THE CNN'S BLOG STATING THAT YOU ARE VOTING FOR HILLARY OR MCCAIN. OKAY WE GET IT.

PERSONALLY I THINK YOU ARE MORE INTERESTED IN SEN. OBAMA BECAUSE YOU ARE ALWAYS UNDER HIS ARTICLES.

SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP REPEATING YOURSELF, LET ME HELP YOU.

ATTN: AMERICANS AND OUR FRIENDS ABOARD "MIKE IS NOT VOTING FOR SEN. OBAMA " gee...i hope that helps you mike. now on to more important matters.

OBAMA 08'

Hillary can get all she wants but the VP spot, we can not afford to have another clinton in the WH. I don't see it happening. who is foing to be ruling then? hillary, bill or obama himself?

ONCE AGAIN OBAMA LEAVES THE IMPORTANT DECISIONS TO SOMEONE ELSE. HE IGNORES THE OBVIOUS. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND HAVE SAID THEY WANT HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT AND SHE GOT MORE POPULAR VOTES.NOW THE SAME SUPPORTERS ARE SPEAKING AGAIN SAYING WE WANT HILLARY FOR VP AND AGAIN WE ARE BEING IGNORED. I KNOW SHE TOLD US TO SUPPORT HIM BUT HE HAS SHOWN SUCH A LACK OF RESPECT THAT IF SHE IS NOT ON THE TICKET A GREAT PERCENTAGE WILL VOTE FOR McCAIN. SHE CAN TAKE A HORSE TO WATER BUT WE ARE NOT DRINKING.HE LACKS EXPERIENCE BUT MORE IMPORTANT HE LACKS RESPECT FOR THE SAME PEOPLE HE WANTS TO VOTE FOR HIM.

"What happened to Caroline Kennedy? Was her nomination to the team symbolic?"

Caroline Kennedy is not even involved in politics. Not only was her selection symbolic, it was patronizing. Way to go Obama. It's as if you think you don't need advice from politically savvy, influential women on this issue. Apparently, you have learned nothing from your battle with Hillary. Hope it doesn't come back to bite you in November.

Even high schools elect VPs. Why doesn't America?

Chuck Hagel!!!!!!!!

I hope Hillary's name is not in that list..

McCain '08

Hillary '12 .. !!

Barrack will win regardless who he picks for VP. I detected a fabrication in Hilliary's delivery on her last speech. After watching her moves and motives during the long campaign, I dare to say that Barrack would be far better to select someone "out of the box."

To even have a chance to carry Florida, he needs Hillary on the ticket

William above is right – great post! I too noticed that ol' Hill never tried to sway those folks that say they won't vote dem because ol' Hill is not on the ticket. It was so transparent, but the press did not pick up well on it. Good post William. Ol' Hill showing her true (windbag) colors again!

Hillary could cure cancer and still be hated by millions, however she's the one that has changed the world & will go down in history while the other 99.9% of us will not. I did not vote for Kerry in '04, and I currently have two choices this year- vote McCain or stay home

It's going to be a tough decision for me this coming election. I'm having a difficult decision deciding if i should vote for Obama or McCain. I don't like the current war, and McCain is for it. Obama is going to tax the heck out of people. I'm hoping that Obama will change my mine. He should pick Hillary Clinton as his VP. When he does that i can clearly vote for McCain. I can't trust a liar of a ticket "Hillary Clinton". If She's one the ticket there will be 2 liars, Clinton, and Obama for stressing change and picking Hillary as his running mate.

Obama and anyone but Hilllary or McCain

"I'm tired of Clinton supporters threatening to taint the election if Clinton is not VP"
FUNNY The election is already tainted,Since the dnc says my vote dont count lets see how you think you can win with out ME and all the others like me!

In the end you will TRY to blame everyone but the real culprits "yourselfs"
On why McCain won.

This LIFELONG DEMOCRAT will be voting McCain, no matter who he picks. Better 4 more years of Bush than Obama. At least we know what we are getting.

Obama is going to lose the election no matter who is VP is, although he may have a chance with Clinton. Obama is nothing more than a self-serving, arrogant, inexperienced far left liberal who has serious judgment issues because he has 20 year close relationships with several radicals including, Wright, Pflegger, Ayes, Rezko, Mitchell Obama. I also learned a lot about the democratic party throughout the primary season and that is, it is they are very UNdemocratic party and too liberal for me. I will no longer call myself a democrat and will NOT support Barack Obama. I trust, admire, and feel much safer with John McCain in the white house during these very scary times in our nation and world. He has the judgment, character, and experience to effectively lead our country.

Voting for McCain because Hillary wasn't selected is an extremely childish move. While I think that selecting Hillary as VP may help to unite the party in the short term it will destroy it in the long term. Obama is preaching hope and change, Hillary is all about old school politics. Everyone says that Barack isn't experienced, but where has experience gotten us??? It has gotten us into an unending war, insurmountable debt , huge invasive government agencies, little care about the environment and a pathetic educational system. Barack is about change...and I think it is time for one!

Anybody but Hillary unless that is the last resort. Remember we get cranky Bill and will Hillary obey a Man as Commander in Chief other than Bill Clinton.

Please don't respond to these 'If it's not Hillary I'm voting for McCain' idiots. They're not really Clinton supporters, they're republicans trying to split the party. Hillary's supporters are not dumb. They know the issues and the potential disasterous results of another 4 years of a republican White House.

Let's stick together and make sure that Barack Obama is taking the oath of office in January, or the next 4 years are going to be a rough time indeed.

Hillary Clinton is the best for VP! Please do not try to patronize women by putting on second rate or even third rate other women politicians for VP. One absolute disastrous choice would be Bill Richardson....he is nothing but vindictive to the Clintons. He has an axe to grind and is quite childish in jumping on the anti Hillary bandwagon

I noticed that there are several comments here from people who appreciate that Obama keeps us informed of his process. For those who don't know, he did that all through his campaign. I signed on to his email list as soon as he announced, and throughout the campaign I received numerous emails informing me of things that happened in the campaign, directing me to videos of events, thanking me for support and requesting donations. I also signed up on Hillary's and Edwards' email lists. After a few months I began receiving a lot of emails from the Edwards campaign, but heard nothing from Hillary's campaign until after February when she started losing, and most of them were requesting donations. I appreciate being kept informed, and I hope he continues that when he is president. Transparency – how refreshing!

I am beginning to wonder if a chunk of the posts on this thread from ostensible Clinton supporters threatening to vote for McSame are merely McSame operators stirring it up from the Same Old Express bus.

No one has mentioned Obama/Casey as possibility.

I'm excited that Obama is going to be our 44th president!!

Personally I am routing for Jim Webb to be the VP pick, but I trust that Obama will make the best decision.

Oh and for all those disgruntled women who are threatening to vote for McCain, ya might wanna do a google search and read about what he did to his first wife, the mother of his three oldest children. Then tell me if this is someone who will be fair to women. At least Barack loves and respects his wife and daughters.

OBAMA/WEBB 2008!!

Do people really believe that if they write in Sen. Clinton's name in November that it will really do anything to the Democratic party? Do you really believe you have that much sway? Sure, it may give a victory Sen. McCain, and sure, people can then gloat and say, "I told you so." It is easy to hide behind a fake name (if you bother with a name) on a message board; quite different to own your decision to friends and family.

Then will the people who did that admit it when nothing changes? When tax breaks are still given to the wealthy and the country continues to lose jobs? When our troops are still in Iraq and we are losing more and more soliders every day?

Will those who are so quick to pony up a write-in vote be crowing then about how they stuck it to the mean old Democratic party, the bunch of cheaters that they are?

My guess is they will hide behind their choice by saying we will elect the right person in 4 years, the person who should have been elected.

By then, it might be too late.

to Greg, NY...
Mccain already admitted he doesn't know how to use a pc (relies on cindy) so he wouldn't know a google if it bit him.

google mccain doesn't use pc for video

Maybe your not voting for Obama, but there are a lot of people that will vote for Obama in Ohio!!!!!!!

Let the cry baby HRC supporters vote for McCain if Obama doesn't choose their idol. They are just trying to blackmail Obama into making a choice that is not theirs to make. That would be the worst mistake for him to choose her. If he does select her he will be seen as caving in under pressure. Bad choice. Best choice is someone like Sam Nunn who is highly respected by the Republicans.

It would be great if we could model ourselves after Great Britain and have a monarchy which would include our current President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. They would remain in office forever. That would be perfect. It would be America's beloved royal family!

My first choice is Colin Powell. He is uber-qualified. If not him, Chuck Hagel. A Republican, but one who was and is against the war, is a vet, and has plenty of foreign policy and war experience. I think both men would have the courage to run on a bi-partisan ticket, and Obama would make the most of their experience and wisdom. THAT would be a change I could really believe in!

why waste time with finding a vp? Obama is going down in November!!!

Hillary for President!

Go Hillary!
Go McCain!

Sam Nunn or similar stature Dem on foriegn policy would be good. Military does not equal foreign policy experience as we found out with Wesley Clark.

The other option is someone with success in governece and economics. Governor Kathleen Sebelius has run a good, clean government in a red state with very tight budget constraints. She has used very focused tax incentives to attract some great industry to that area whilst keep ing overall budgets under control. Her priorities have been: Fiscal responsibility, job growth, environment and veterans. I can live with that.

Colin Powell

Double Dare, are you a republican rattling your Limbaugh sabre?

For all of you that insist it must be Hillary or you will vote for McCain.

Buh Bye.

Yeah that would be sweet Obama/Ventura

To all those that are claiming they will vote McCain without their precious Hillary:

You are idiots. Such fickle behavior is really immature. To vote for someone who will continue us down this horrible path just out of spite is childish and frankly you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Go Obama no Hillary, change!!

CNN is afraid to post this because of my comments about HRC. They aren't reporting what everyone already knows.

No to Hillary Clinton too many old and new scandals and baggage.

Obama has been making all these nice comments about Hillary recently. In a few months he will see that her supporters are still NOT backing him. Then he will have to make some sort of offer or promise to her. By then he will look weak.

So Hillary, just lay low and then say no.

Colin Powel, Wesley Clarke, Norman Schwarzkopf, those are some good names.

Warning to the Democrats. Moderate Conservatives like me who are considering Obama over McCain will NOT vote for Clinton ( not kidding).
I'd like to know what happened to Vince Foster before I put the Clinton's one mysterious death away from the Presidency (only half kidding).

AL GORE!!!

As a lifelong Republican who plans to vote for Obama in the general election, I have to say that I expected HRC to be an incredibly polarizing figure from the start. I never expected that she could be elected president because there are simply too many people who cannot stand her. I did not expect, however, that she would become such a polarizing figure within her own party.

I have to ask all of you Democrats out there who are so ardently supporting Hillary and threatening to vote Republican in the general election out of spite or anger or whatever, how you will justify that decision while you watch the body bags continue to come back from Iraq through John McCain's presidency. If you split the Democratic vote, I hope you can live with that reality. Your spite will cost many lives. God help us all.

WHY? There is one, and only one which will help him to win. It is Hillary Rodham Clinton.
I do not get why is he hesitating. It is so obvious......
only she can help the best in the office.

If Senator Obama is the true agent of change and unity, he should start in his own backyard(The Democratic party) and listen to 18mil voters and select Sent. Clinton as his running mate, then we'll believe and trust him, he should put his words in action, instead of just verbally praising her. IS he just gonna talk from now until November? I hope not. It is not Sent. Clinton's job to unite the party, she has done more than her share in this very bias and unfair primary.
Sent. Obama has the perfect opportunity now to start making some changes in his own party reg. their cocusses and voting procedures, so what happend to Hillary won't happen again. What the Democratic party did to her is what Republicans did to Al Gore in 2000. I think Al Gore's silence now testifies that, he knows what happend to her.
Mr. Obama if you want change PLEASE PLEASE START WITH THE MAN IN THE MIRROR.

I hope we never see either clinton on a stage again . Maybe in a court
room,NOW YOU KNOW MR AND MRS CLINTON YOU ARE UNDER
OATH.... THAT DEPENDS ON WHAT THE MEANING OF OATH IS?
Two For One..Just don't work ....He will make the right choicej

For all of the posters saying Hillary or I vote McCain. Go right ahead. We're sick of all of the Clinton supporters threats. She lost, get over it.

McCAIN/ CLINTON 08

I am sure that Obama is going to select the right people for his team.

All those who supported Hillary Clinton should remember that they supported her ideas and not only the person. McCain is the one who is the furthest away from her beliefs. Therefore, everyone who says now Hillary Clinton or McCain isn't a real democrat. Because only Barack Obama stands for the same values as she does.

Please people think more about who you are going to vote, than only their faces. It is their values and programs that you have to vote for.

Good luck America, i hope you'll make the right choice in November.

wake up America. Haven't you noticed. You're losing your support for the hate Obama campaign. Have you ever heard of the saying if you can't beat them join them. All are welcomed.

mike
June 10th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

"If my Hillary is not one of them…I am voting for McCain."

Okay.. quit your whining. I'm sick and tired of this "blackmail" coming from Hillary supporters.

If you are a true party representative, you must do whatever it takes to put the Democrats back in office. The party is divided, Clinton supporters are wounded and you must do what's best to mend this situation. Almost 50% of the Democrats in America supported Hillary.
Please consider the impact of such a strong ticket. You and Clinton, together, we would all win.

Without Hillary on the ticket, Obama may as well dig his own grave.

Some of Sen.Clinton supportrs may vote for him if Hillary is VP,

but then again there are so many that will never vote for Obama.

I'm hoping for an Obama/Richardson ticket, but I'm sure he'll make the correct choice. Let's just hope he doesn't get talked into putting Hillary on the ticket.

Go President Obama!!!

No Hillary = No Obama.

I can see it now......Mccain comes out of the dark and wins this election.. Obama has gotten to cocky and cofident. I dont like niether one of the candidates and I wish Hillary didnt drop out.

I vote for Hillary or no one.

Prior post was ....

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Greg, NY June 10th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I wonder if McCain even has a list yet. He had 4 extra months to start doing this type of stuff and when asked about how his search is going, he replied:

"We're going through a process where you get a whole bunch of names, and ya … Well, basically, it's a Google."

*******

Greg,

This is just that kind of baloney that finds it's way onto these boards, no?

PLEASE tell me McCain didn't say this. You made this up to slam him, right?

It will be Jim Webb.I love to watch each day now as Limbaugh and his pinheads see their life flash before their eyes.They twist and turn like worms trying to get off the hook.

This is NOT a threat but a PROMISE.

This Hillary supporter will not vote for Obama no matter who the VP choice is. Hillary needs to stay as far away from this monster as possible. He will tarnish her.

Clinton supporters – HOLD to your guns and vote McCain '08 for Clinton '12.

We know what really happened in the caucuses and the media. We won't forget.
Obama, NEVER.

it better be HRC or i'm outta here.

she deserves the presidency based on her experience but the media did her in due to their dislike of the clintons dating back 16 years ago.

if barack does not take HRC onto the ticket, he's toast come november. keep watching the polls folks. if he approachs the convention even or behind john mccain, HRC IS A SURE THING. he can't win without her.

this is not sour grapes (we know our candidate is the strongest of all three), this is reality setting in for barack's legions of college kids.

-

I think Hillary should be in the White House ... as an intern for Obama.

I would be very unhappy if Barak chooses Hillary. It would mean that he wasn't truthful when he said she represents the old way of doing business in Washington. Hillary would be MUCH more effective in one of these roles:

1. Supreme Court Justice (John Paul Stevens has been hanging on in spite of being in his 80s and ill, waiting for a Democratic president to replace him. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is also ailing. One of these will give his/her notice soon after Obama is inaugurated.

2. Senate Majority Leader: I understand that Harry Reid isn't very popular in the Senate. Obama will need her strength and skills in the Senate to get his proposals done, including the health insurance program. What better place for Hillary to demonstrate her talents?

Bookbinder

Colin Powell. There's your national security and military expert.

If Ms. Clinton is not picked do not expect my vote.

Double dare. Lets see over 200 million voters. 18 million for Hillary (minus the PR votes because they can't vote in the GE, minus the Rep. votes and minus the true Dems.) and 18 million for Obama plus the true Dems, plus the REp who will switch parties, plus the new voters. I think we'll be ok. Listen up Hillary supporters. If you love Hillary so much then why didn't you support her financially?. Stop whining and help her where she needs you most. You can't help her with the primary, its over. You can't make Obama choose her as VP but you can help get her out of debt. If not what good are you. 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 for the simple fact that he is the Nominee and he's a Dem.

I think Joe Biden would complement the ticket very nicely – aged like fine wine – foreign policy expertise unmatched!

If Obama does not choose Hillary I am voting for McCain! If Obama does not choose Hillary I will kiss a woman's right to choose, a couple's right to marry and possibly three seats on the Supreme Court goodbye. If Obama does not choose Hillary I am prepared to see my neighbor's job moved overseas, the richest get all the tax breaks and the country's infrastructure squandered at the expense of a foreign war. If Obama does not choose Hillary I am ready and willing to accept a government that caters only to special interests from any country and any corporation.

Please do not tell me I am a spoiled, spiteful self-centered baby -boomer. I am not. Can't be. I'm too educated.

I am a Hillary fan and although I like Obama, I will not be participating in the general election and even if I did I will vote for Mc Cain as a sign of my protest. Hillary would have made a better president. Sure Obama will make a good president too, but I simply dont feel connected with him like I do with Hillary.

EDWARDS for VP. He may not likable but he has great things to say.

CLINTON VOTER BASE REMINDS ME OF THE KID WHO DOESNT GET PICKED IN A PICK UP GAME OF BASKETBALL SO HE TAKES HIS BALL AND GOES HOME SO NOBODY PLAYS.IT WAS POOR SPORTSMANSHIP THEN AND IS NOW GROW ALREADY!!

Can anyone answer the following question that has been haunting me during lo these many months of campaigning and, now, the aftermath: Whose was and is minding the store?....store being the duties and responsibilities that both Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton usually accomplish day to day as senators. How were they able to both run such a long campaign and do the work they were voted in to do?> It seems ironic especially relative to Mr. Obama that the very experience he supposedly does not have is further thwarted because he's been busy running around the country. My question and comment are with all due respect.

Look at the polls, theres not much margin between McCain and Obama and the only one McCain was afraid of was Hillary. Whats that tell you, the only intelligent choice and chance of truly winning is Hillary as Obamas running mate.

For those who want to vote for McBush out of spite if HRC is not on the ticket and wont be the nominee, please put your head before your emotions. Put it this way, the housing problem will only get worse, it will be YOUR family members (mine too) being shipped off to the occupation in Iraq (and who knows where else to be killed in the name of 'Freedom'), not to mention, how the unemployment rate will skyrocket... and those issues dont even scratch the surface of the problems we Americans are facing. HRC has no qualities of a leader, just someone who will stop at almost nothing to get their own personal agenda realized. Whether you want to believe it or not, at the end of the day, we are ALL in the same boat.

Joe Lieberman would be interesting...
No better way to show 'a new kind of politics' than picking a VP who has very opposite opinions.

Do not respond to Hillary supporters. Eventually they will come around or go away.
They are merely an annoyance at this point.
They are only seeking attention. Don't get sucked in.

Bill Richardson, Jim Webb.

Have a little fun with Arizona and nominate Janet Napolitano.

Hillary has important business as Senator of New York...

Terry, you will go down in shame when he is elected just watch.

AJ wrote: "I can honestly say, it's no longer about Democrat v. Republican. It's all about defeating this snake oil slaesman in the fall. Obama will be a bigger disaster than G.W. Bush!!"

Stop the presses! AJ has something to share with us. AJ, the floor is yours. Please tell us what makes Obama a "snake oil salesman", and in what ways will be be a "bigger disaster" than Bush?

Please tell us, so we can know why we should immediately withdraw our support for Sen. Obama.! AJ, you may be our nation's savior!

Go ahead now, AJ, don't be shy, TELL US!

If O'bama loses the election because of the spiteful Hillary supporters then no way will Hillary win anything ever again. Her future campaign is already in jeopardy because she dragged this on longer than she was supposed to. If she would have backed out a month or so ago when it was plainly seen that she wouldn't catch O'bama then yeah give her the VP slot, but because she has caused so much strife in the DNC party with half for O'bama and half for her she will no way ever get the support she will need especially from African Americans. So to you Fair weather Hillary supporters, if you vote for McCain or even write in Hillary's ( STUPID) name and the republicans get control again don't expect Hillary to win in the future because she will not get the African American vote she needs to win and thats a fact. So either say hello to change or:

1. Continuing paying $4.00+ for gas for the next 5 years
2. Watch our troops continue to die (then the blood is on your hands?)
3. Foreclosures skyrocket
4. Jobs lost
5. Unemployment rises
6. Foreign relations get worse
7. Letting relatives stay at your home because they lost theirs. (not funny )
8. Working 2 or 3 jobs to make ends meet.

Your Choice....another 4 years like the last 8?

O'bama 08 – 12

Obama:

Dont even think about picking Hillary for vp.

Senator Hillary Clinton is the only logical choice for VP. She has a loyal base of supporters that will help Obama win the Whitehouse. She also had a larger popular support than Obama even though she lost the Democratic nomination by delegates. Any other choice will not guarantee a win in November for Obama.

Charlie D of Atlanta, Ga

Hillary times 20.

If he throttled Hill, he can win in Nov -

It does not matter who OBAMA picks as his V P, he had better align himself with someone who at least has some experience with this country, national policy, and security. As a diehard Hillary supporter, it will not matter to me, as I will cast my vote for MCCAIN 08.
Perhaps Harry Reid would be a great choice, he was the key factor in the delegate fiasco which disenfranchised voters around this country so good choice, better still Nancy Pelosi, she is shameless!

Not another Senator, maybe a Governor or a military head. Need to have a mix of experience on the ticket.

Hillary has no business being in politics. She and slick Willy still have Whitewater all over themselves. She is indeed the most over rated character in politics today... Her femme bot pro-Clinton army is so fixated at her becoming Pres, it makes me want to vomit !

Remember one thing you ladies (and I use that term loosely), a vote for McCain is a vote for more hard core right wingers to the Supreme Court, kiss Roe v Wade buh bye !!

No matter who is selected to be the VP, I trust that no one could twist his arm into doing something political; Barak is smart leader and intellectual.

The media are so uncomfortable with not knowing everything. It is really quite amusing. After being left out of the private conversation with Hillary, they must realize that they are not in charge of the process.

Hillary fans who say they will vote for McCain is she is not on th ticket are not Democrats and not at all serious about their politics. More like groupies or even stalkers!

If it's not Hillary, I will not vote!

Hillary or I turn in my Dem. party card.

I can't believe that so many of you are saying anyone BUT Clinton. Did you not watch the same presidential campaign I did. She got close to 18 million votes people!!! Like it or not, not all of us are Obama supporters. So I would think all you Clinton haters would think twice about slamming Hillary. Just because your guy got the nonmination doesn't mean he's going to be the next president. I will not vote for John McCain, but unless HRC is on the ticket with BO, I'll probably just stay home!

Sorry guys, I don't like Obama and I don't trust him either!

Obama/Ventura or Obama/Bloomberg

Imagine Ventura as VP? Talk about a straight talk express

A list of 20 names for choices of V.P.

And a list of 35 articles of Impeachment read by Dennis Kucinich this morning in the House. Why isn't this covered on CNN, guys?

Colin Powell would be a better choice for McCain than Obama.

Wondering if vetter #3 Caroline Kennedy is number 21 on the list??????????

I am sorry Gov. Napolitano is not on list. But my second choice would be Biden.

I hope Obama gets his vice presidential choice "out there" and campaigning for him ASAP.

Lots of Clinton supporters are waiting to see who the choice is to decide what they will do in November.

One Obama is wise to exclude is Gov Richardson from New Mexico.
His endorsement of Obama after pledging to Clinton was a really, really bad move.

Someone clue Richardson in: He is a western governor and should know how to pronounce my State of Oregon's name: It is not "Ora-gone," it is "Ory-gun," and that's how we like it!

Well, we see just how much Clinton is doing to heal the rift shw opened in her party. She gave an empty speech on Saturday and we've heard nothing from her since. Were she earnest in her promise to re-unify the party, she'd be out there telling her supporters who swear that they will now vote for McCain to be quite and climb aboard the McCain bandwagon. She'd be talkingup Obama and supporting him. Where is she? Yeah, that's right. She still just a do-nothing windbag.

How about a Republican – like Chuck Hagel?

I am so sick of reading about how "strong and courageous" Hillary is, and how she was sooo disrepected by the media. Strong and courageous women do not tolerate years of disrespect and public humiliation at the hands of their husbands or anyone. I used to be sympathetic towards Hillary when she was in the White House and news of one indiscretion after another came to light. Then when the Monica fiasco occurred I was repulsed that Bill could abuse the public trust with a young woman closer to his daughter's age than his wife's! His behavior is disrespectful to his own wife and daughter and women in general. I thought that once Bill was out of the White House that any woman as smart and confidents as Hillary would–as discretely as possible–divorce herself of this man if for no other reason than to set an example for Chelsea. What message does it send to our girls about self-respect and self-esteem?
Hillary's achievement notwithstanding, I'll look for examples of courage and strength elsewhere.

For all you Hilary lovers. How can you want a women President, but decide to vote for McCain instead. You realize he is not a friend to women's rights. Your an idiot to cast your vote for McCain. How much did you pay to fill your car. It would be childish to vote for McCain, unless you are happy about war with Iraq an war #2 with Iran. You would be silly to vote for John McCain, unless you are happy that he has voted against equal pay laws.

That's right pick up your toys and go home. Better yet, think like an adult this is the most important election of our times. Don't play with it like some child.

My husband and I are two democrats that will not vote for him if he DOES NOT choose Hillary. He will definitely need her expertise when he has none of his own for his 4 BIG YEARS in the senate. Of course, Caroline Kennedy's name was left off. She is a woman, isn't she?

LaShanda.... I think we are.... I think we can............. LOL.....

We can make America be ready.................

As a black woman I would love it.........................It would show a united America...... and be a kick in the republikids behind..........

Ohio Voter

SORRY YOU CAN'T SPEAK FOR ALL OF OHIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY IS THAT ALL THE UNEDUCATED WILL NOT BE VOTING FOR HIM..................

I really hope it's not Hillary (she scores too high in the negativity poll – i.e. people scored her highest among those that they would NEVER vote for) and I also hope it's not military.

I'd like to see Bill Richardson as VP. He already has lots of experience traveling around meeting world leaders.

How about

Barak and Oprah
VS
John McCain and Ann Coultier

The race to the White House without Hillary Clinton is not exciting anymore. I cannot go and vote soley based on inspiring words.
A lot more needs to be done to pursuade this democrat to participate in November.

I have a bad feeling that although Obama is extremely qualified and has won the contest fairly, Hillary and her supporters have hurt the spirit of the Democratic party with their insistance that she's the right candidate. She wanted the people to have their say and they did. Her supporters are more willing to have Bush the Third in office than to support Obama, which will destroy the party even further. If McCain wins behind Hillary's supporters, I'm leaving the Democratic party based on Clinton and Company's stupidity.

You are stuck with him now...
so you better hope he picks someone who can help him to win and to lead.

Those Hillary supporters that will get behind McCain are absolute idiots. Plain and simple. Get over yourselves. You are casting a vote based on your personal feelings and have not yet matured enough... or maybe not yet used that part of your brain that understands the reality of the current situation in this country... and the future problems that come with another Republican president. Put your hatred for Obama and your sadness over "your Hillary" losing and get behind the Democratic party. It's not perfect and Obama is not perfect... but he is not Republican and he "could" be the direction this country needs. My word, could you Hillary supporters be that stupid. Really.

General Wesley Clarke!!!!!

I hope that Hillary does not lower her values and virtues to run with Mr. Obama. It is a disgrace that this unqualified person is the democratic nominee–especially when we had the option of such a great candidate in Ms. Clinton. The rules were bent so much for Obama to win this nomination.Ms Clinton won the popular vote despite all the bias against her.I am sure that when Obama loses to McCain in November (this will be the first election I an my family will vote for a Republican) the Dems and media will blame it on Hillary–not their own ignorance for railroading her and picking a lesser candidate– for "dividing the party" or some such nonsense. I feel sorry for all you sheep who let the media decide who your vote will be for.
Obama is made of of total spin– he has no substance and no plan. He is another George Bush, a fabric woven from the Karl Rove spin machine.
–Another Democrat for McCain

Has anyone considered the idea of bringing in Colin Powell? I realize he is considered a republican and was even Bush's secretary of state (but he did everything in his power to remove himself from that mistake), but he is a very moderate republican and well thought of amongst most people in the country. It would be a risk for sure as he may lose some hardcore domocratic votes. But, consider what it would do for him with the moderates and independents.

He will win with or without Hillary. He will win with or without Hillary supporters.

Want Obama to lose in Nov.? Keep bashing Hillary and her supporters. You need us to win. So stop the disrespect . Take us for granted at your own peril.

I laugh when I read about all this speculation, and talk about this critical political decision. In the end who either McCain or Obama pick will hardy have an affect on the final vote it never.
There seems to be a notion on this blog that the process he going thru is all part of his unique way of thinking. The process he is using is the way everyone on both sides of the pick a vp. In the end the pick can hurt more than it helps thats why he's going to pick a safe choice like Evan Bayh.
Non descript safe choices are what good poiticans do, and yes Obama is a good politician. He's a unique canidate, different from the rest (other than his lack of experience) he's just another good politician. I mean that it a good way.

Exactly right !! Just like all the other collegues he knows. Glad no one judges me on some of my collegues (and you know who you are).

Sending you a 'pound' Barack and keep the pace – we are enjoying the ride immensely.

I have been voting since 1972, and I don't mean just the presidential elections. I have never missed a general or primary election and I always vote in my local elections.

However, this year may be different because,

"NO HILLARY, NO VOTE IN NOVEMBER"

If he chooses Hillary, I'm voting McCain

HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!

joe June 10th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

democrats for mccain now

democrats for mccain now

Wow, just WOW!!!

Both Clinton and Obama have very similar takes on the hot-button issues, but yu are willing to veer way to the right because your beloved candidate was outcampaigned and fundraised?

Go ahead and go to the dark side. Pres. Obama will still represent you!

to Mike, and Tara,

I am like you, voted for Hillary and in the general election, I am voting for McCain. I don't want hillary to be the VP, I know Obama will loose the general election without Hillary.

Hillary can get on the ticket for 2012.

GO HILLARY 2012.

LET THE VETTING BEGIN...AS LONG AS IT DOESN'T END WITH HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON OR ANY OF THE MANY FACES THAT SHOWED UP DURING THE PRIMARY.

THE POSSIBILITY OF SEN. OBAMA BECOMING PRESIDENT GIVES ME REASON TO...(you can fill this in with your own reason)

**Hillary supporters has the rest of this week to get her out of their system because the rest of the world is moving forward without them** I am sick of reading write Hillary in...vote Hillary...etc.

NEWS FLASH...SHE LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Choosing an overqualified female to play second fiddle to an unqualified male? Hillary is too good to be VP!!! Leave her alone!

I'm getting really tired of the Hillary supportors whining. Enough already, People. She ran a HORRIBLE campaign. She's up to her eyeballs in debt. It took her until the very end to define herself. She was afraid to run AS A WOMAN until it was too late. Her judgment was lacking.

It's not Obama's fault. Get over yourselves.

She may be the VP candidate but you're not swaying any of the Obama backers that are dead set against it with your continued temper tantrums.

Obama supportors stop being mean and rubbing the salt in the wounds of these highly immature people. They're going to do what they're going to do but bashing Hillary isn't helping Barack out at all.

Hillary is so polarizing she would cancel any good she would bring to the ticket. I, for one, would vote for McCain if Hillary is the VP choice. Obama and anybody else is a winner.

Anyone who's claiming to be a Hillary supporter and now voting McCain is truly a McCain supporter from the beginning. Don't listen to these idiots attempting to divide us. Pity, that these weak people can't make up their minds.

I hope that Barack is as wise as 1/2 the party thinks he is. Because if he does not pick the right candidate (HILLARY CLINTON), We will not win in November. I am a Clinton fan and I will vote for Obama, however, there are so many who will not if she is not on the ticket. And just know, it is not because they want to spite the party it is because they do not know Obama or trust Obama. So, Please be wise you Clinton Haters out there and know if you care about our country and our party, encourage an Obama/Clinton ticket.

r may trump D....get over yourself...sore bitter loser.

since everything else was done for him in the primaries,what makes you think oprah and dean havent picked his vice already!put the kool-aid down,look at his voting record and choices for money donors, churches and realestate deals. i am voting for him but he is very flawed,thus,the extremely close primaries.he is not a good closer,god help us with this election

Hello to the fools for Obama...

Keep it up.

We love the hate

It unifies us AGAINST Obama.

I wonder if Bloomberg is on that list.. that would be my choice for VP

I am positive Hillary is on the short list but I have complete faith in Senator Obama that he will choose a strong running mate who will
balance out any weaknesses he may have
I do not agree that Hillary will try to compromise him in any way if picked
She is a smart political lady….she would know her place

R may trump D after all. Stop lying. Even your leader stopped for now.
She lost. Obama had most delegates, most states won and popular vote (count all of them remember, even all of the caucus states that Obama won.) Listen up Hillary supporters. If you love Hillary so much then why didn't you support her financially?. Stop whining and help her where she needs you most. You can't help her with the primary, its over. You can't make Obama choose her as VP but you can help get her out of debt. If not what good are you. 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 for the simple fact that he is the Nominee and he's a Dem.

There was a crooked man who ran a crooked race and smiled a crooked smile.....

NO HILLIARY

To those who feel that McCain is a substitute for Clinton, we never needed your vote in the first place. Republicans in disguise, we don't need you

We can be confident he will make a great decision in his choice for V.P. and I will support his decision fully.

Obama/anybody but McBush!

Obama/Wexler 08 for sure they will win. No more of the Republicans. Wexler will smack them right down.

Here's one for you... even those he's a republican, how about... COLIN POWELL????? (talk about a bipartisan ticket....)

CNN- your pro hater bias in these posts may increase your ratings... but it will damage your golden boy in the end.

Lets hear more of "not hrc" and " anyone but Hillary"

All you Obama bloggers…
We get it... You HATE Hillary and her demographic but still want our votes.

We get it… HRC did not utilize the internet to get professional bloggers filling the posts 24/7.

We get it, HRC did not manipulate the press to gain an advantage.

We get it… older people and activist women did not rally to her until it was too late.

We get it… Hillary did not use lies and propaganda to unite by dividing the people and being boastful.

We get it… Hillary was not comfortable by presenting herself with fancy hype and stuck to the issues and got "policy wonked" for it.

We get it… HYPE trumps subbstance.

We get it RACE trumps gender.

BUT ARE YOU VOTING FOR A CAMPAIGN OR A LEADER?

THAT IS WANT COUNTS IN NOV.

Please CNN, you are good. Oh, please forgive me and post my pathetic little words that I may be acknowledged by your loyal followers.

I'm sure Senator Obama will make a fine choice. My gut is telling me it won't be the obvious choices of Webb or Clinton.

My money would be on someone with military credentials. One of Obama's Achilles' heals (he has several) is certainly on defense and foreign policy issues, where he has essentially zero experience. (And he has shown little personal interest in beefing up those credentials during his short time in Washington. i.e., trips to Iraq as a senator? None)

Just having lived abroad for a few years as a youth ain't going to cut it.

On those counts, Sen. Webb's an obvious choice, provided that the Obama campaign thinks that the choice wouldn't drive away women voters (some of Webb's writings on women in the military might be offensive).

Obama/Sebelius (that's sounds oh so nice!)

ABC: Anybody But Clinton; Never ever Clinton

I agree with Tara in Sarasota. It's Hillary or I vote for McCain.

I'm tired of hearing about "Party Unity". My loyalty lies with the candidate, NOT the party.

j June 10th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

What happened to Caroline Kennedy? Was her nomination to the team symbolic?

***
Probably sharing the list somewhere else - with fundraisers and backers. Probably with someone else from the campaign. In a way, they avoided the visibility of Capitol Hill... which the other two could not.

Hillary should be at the bottom of his list – by the way, this coming from a white woman! I don't respect her pulling the "sexism" card because she lost – this cripples our reputation as women, not advances it.

But then again, her followers/voters are also low and will do anything out of spite.

He should pick another loser like Chuckie Hagel or howlin' Howie Dean...

We in Europe want Obama to be president. We are not allowed to vote but you MUST vote for Obama if you want Europeans to be happy.

what happens to Bill Clinton?
why is he not endorcing Barrak Obama?

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP - I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him?)...

I know Hillary supporters want her on the ticket but forcing the issue is not an advisable way to get her hired. Seriously, if your company got a new CEO, would you badger him about his hiring decisions? Let Obama make his own decision.

Webb is an outstanding candidate. Hasn't been corrupted yet.
S/F

Hillary does not = change we can believe in.

OBAMA HAD SAID AND HIS CAMP CONTINUE TO SAY THEY ARE NOT GOING TO PICK A VP FROM THE WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT. WELL, WELL,WELL...WHO DO YOU THINK HIS SO-CALLED SEARCH TEAM IS LOOKING AT: THE WASHINGTON ESTABLISHMENT !!! THEY SAY THEY LOOKED AT 20 NAMES TOO !!!
THAT'S NOT A SHORT LIST WITH HILLARY CLINTON'S NAME ON IT!
IT'S A FARCE. WE ALL KNOW OBAMA BY NOW. HE HAS DECIDED A LONG TIME AGO WHO ARE ON HIS "SHORT LIST" HE SAID "OBVIOUSLY hILLARY CLINTON WOULD BE ON ANYBODY'S "SHORT LIST" WHO IS "ANYBODY" AND WHAT HAPPENNED TO HIS SHORT LIST?

nice .. take your time Sen. Obama ......

and you to those Obama supporters who say they will vote Mc Cain if it is Hilary .. STFU ..

and also to the Clinton Supporters who say they will vote Mc Cain if it is not Hilary .. you too STFU ..

Obama is the only person to make the decision ... however he chooses you all will have to accept it .......

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

I agree - anyone but Clinton.

And for the record - anyone that would vote for McCain because Clinton isn't the nominee is an idiot and was never actually a Democrat.

No REAL Democrat would vote for a man like John McCain.

No woman who values her personal freedom would vote for John McCain.

No man or woman who has an ounce of intelligence would risk four more years of Republican rule - our country teeters on the edge of disaster and we can blame men just like John McCain for it.

If Tara in Sarasota wants to act like a spoiled little brat because she's bitter, then that's her problem.

GROW UP !

You know what would be a really good idea. If he organized his future cabinet right now, so that we can see exactly who will be in his administration when we vote him in. All nominees should have to do that before the election.

Hey wouldn't this competition make for an interesting election:

Obama-Clinton

vs.

McCain-Rice

as in Condoleeza Rice?

For those who don't undeerstand why Caroline Kennedy is on his team-you need to learn more about her and you will see she wa a lot of knowledge and education in this area. For those of you who are holding Hillary hostage to the VP-has it ever mattered to you if SHE doesn't really want it? Do you think she wants a position that she is the subordinate in, or one where she is on her own and probably more powerful. Do you think Bill will past the vetting? Do you want her humiliated by him again? Can't you be proud of what she was accomplished or is it really about YOU? For those who will not do as she sked and vote for the demacractic nominee-you show her no respect. Remember this is HER party that SHE will be working with regardless of what position she has. A VOTE against Obama is a loss to HER as well.

Hillary would be best for the Supreme Court. We need a woman, especially a Dem on the Court. We have three justices that will likely retire next year.

Colin Powell would be great but America isn't ready for THAT much change. Two brothers on the ticket is too much for some!

He needs someone with foreign policy and governing experience. Hillary couldn't bring that. His best choices are : Jim Webb, Joe Biden, Gov. Strickland, or Gov. Kaine.

Good luck President Obama, I hope you will pick the right person. I like the fact that you keep us inform of everything. I also hope that Hillary is not part of the list.

Obama is too afraid to pick Clinton as VP. It might insure the party comes together and Clinton could bring Florida and Arkansas into play. More electorial votes than any of the other possible choices. The choice is so obvious but after all the horrible things the O mama parisites regurgitated, they would be embarrased to have to eat their ugly words. They will never admit that Clinton might be the best choice for VP. 75% of the country sees that Clinton would be the best choicet, but they are still haters that are still regurgitating the same hateful comments towards Clinton. .

democrats for mccain now

democrats for mccain now

Ohio is not voting for Obama. Put anyone with him. It really does not matter.

ABC

I really hope that one of those names is not Hillary.

To the HARD CORE Hillary supporters – You were going to vote for McCain if Hillary didn't get the Dem Presidential nod anyway. She didn't, so do what you gotta do. The rest of us want this country to move in a different direction, you know the OVER 18 million voters who did vote for Obama in the primaries. Now we're in GENERAL ELECTION MODE and it's not just about Hillary. It's about putting the best team together that works for the President and the Democratic Agenda and ALL the American people. Last time I checked there were 350 million of us.

Obama and al of his suporters make me want to vomit. As a supporter of Senatior Clinton, I can honestly say, it's no longer about Democrat v. Republican. It's all about defeating this snake oil slaesman in the fall. Obama will be a bigger disaster than G.W. Bush!!

puhlease... all these ppl saying if Hiliary is not on it they'll vote for mccain? and you call yourselves democrats i bet?... Obama is the man! and clearly the rest of the country agrees..which is why he won. I say Obama and Gore.. NO MORE OLD SCHOOL POLITICS!! FACE IT PEOPLE CLINTON DOES NOT BELONG IN THE WHITE HOUSE give it up..if you feel like obama is not the man for the job, which he clearly is.. cast your vote for Bush ..cough i mean McCain lol

I am a Hillary-fan and I will vote for Obama in '08 regardless of the VP as long as it is NOT Bill Richardson!

Bill Richardson is the only VP choice that could make me deflect to John McCain or Ralph Nader.

Anyone but Richardson!

18 million folks aren't bluffing.

Choose Clinton or the Democrats will lose.

Make your FIRST "presidential" decision, Senator Obama.

But guess what? You can't vote *PRESENT*!

My personal favorites are Jim Webb, John Edwards, Donna Brazile, Wes Clarke, Al Gore, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton. I would admire him for picking any one of them.

Jim Webb and Wes Clark for their Obvious Military Experience, along with their abilities to connect with people in a frank and considerate fashion, not to mention the fact that the idea of being soft on defense and terrorism would be right out the window, Donna Brazile for her ability to keep a level head, and her emotions in check even when faced with commentary from the extreme right or left [I think of her as a more conservative democrat without being the stereotypical conservative] and her overall knowledge of politics and public relations makes her an excellent option especially in a more traditional vice presidential role, and Clinton, Edwards, Biden, Gore, and Webb all have their records to speak for them on representing the interests of the public at large.

He's going to have to take into account whether they will do more for the people as VP or if they will do better in their current roles. Frankly, I think Clinton would do better as the Senate Majority leader, and she and Edwards [Since he has already stated a disinterest in the job] can really get the word out about Poverty, Healthcare, Education, and Proper use of American taxpayer tax money. Gore can do what he does best at this point, which is focus on Green Issues and work with the house and Senate on redistributing taxpayer funds to green technologies to ween us off of foreign sources of fuel and goods. All in all, with such seasoned and honest representation [not to be confused with Bushlike experience] I don't see much of a problem.

We have to get back to putting this country back on the correct path again since we strayed so obnoxiously over the past 8 years.

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden.. (anyone remember him?)...

Hillary supporters – get over it. Besides, who says she wants the VP slot? Perhaps Barack has already offered her the first Supreme Court Justice slot that opens up. Wouldn't that be a better place for her? Might she not prefer that over VP? Or maybe a cabinet position where she could hone her international skills for a future run, say 8 years from now? Think about it.
As for Caroline Kennedy, she is 1/3 of the selection committee and, unlike Cheney, I don't think she'll be nominating herself. Besides, she has no direct political experience, just indirect experience through her family. I like Caroline; I just don't think she is one of those being vetted.

It doesn't matter who he picks. He will go down in flames in November.

Hillary ot Not, I have already changed to a McCainocrat. Obama is unelectable!

Gee, any chance this is just "feel good" politics to make the 20 people on the list feel important, when realistically it should only be about 5 people?
If Obama hasn't mentally narrowed his choices now to just a few people he would like to work with and has confidence in (which is the key thing for him in making HIS decision who he wants), then something is wrong with his decision making ability.

Why does he have to float names out. I thought the man made all the right decisions and now he's going to poll his vice president choice. This guy is way over his head and McCain will expose him as the empty suit as soon as he has to defend himself without a teleprompter.

Yes Obama is a smart man...he can vote present. Is 20 too many? I don't think we should over tax his mental capabilities.

Barack Obama/Robert Wexler '08

Whose with me Wexler for VP. Lets set up a website to draft Robert Wexler for VP. It would be a great choice. Come on whose with me Obama/Wexler ;08.

Obama '08!

YES WE CAN
YES WE DID
YES WE WILL

Why not give the list? Why is it a secret?

No Obma for President. My cat is more honest.

You Hillary supporters can't push Hillary onto the ticket because Barack is not going to stand for it. He's NO PUSH OVER!! So, with that said, Barack will use he's intelligence to choose his running mate.

So, Move On Barack!!!!!! I'm so PROUD of you.

anybody but hillary !

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him?)..

Obama no matter who you pick you wil still lose. This country
will not tolerate voting an uber liberal into the white house such as yourself. You and your wife should start making arangements to stay
at Wright's million dollar mansion come November.

McCain 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

obama/powell 08!

I can't wait to laugh at all you dumb Obama supporters when he loses. I am a democrat and I have decided not to vote this election. Both candidates are idiots! All you young college folk who haven't worked for a living are supporting Obama. I hate to tell you but he isn't Jesus Christ..

And tell me Veronica what experience would Caroline Kennedy have to be VP, just a name and nothing else. You Obama people are about the most ignorant I have seen in politics in years. As for Webb, Nunn and Bayh , none of them will bring their state with them, they will all go McCain in November regardless. The only win for Dems was Clinton at the top and that boat has sailed, so settle in for a few years of McCain. He'll lose his mind like Reagan did in a couple and Cindy will be the new Prez! So you see we'll get our female Prez after all!!!!

"If not Clinton, then I am voting for McCain." How does this kind of uneducated, ignorant, and superficial thought process make sense in anyone's head. If you support Clinton, support who she endorses. She has been explicit in her support of Obama. You are not hurting Obama by voting for McCain; you are hurting yourself and most definitely you are hurting Clinton!

Obama/Harry Reid, Obama/Richardson, Obama/Webb, Obama/Clinton...all would be a powerful force for change.

How about Obama-Sarandon?

Threatening for Hillary?
Very nice. I agree she should be considered but if she's not chosen there is no way I would vote for McCain. The logic behind these statements is so convoluted. Are you a Democrat or are you a Hillary fan? Hillary is not a "cause" she was a candidate for President who if elected would have been the Democratic party representative in the highest executive office in the country. The Democratic party chose Barack Obama. Support your party, Hillary will be just fine.

If we want to lose, HRC and Pres. Bill Clinton will help us achieve that goal. Consider their heavy bag (those of you who insist on having HRC as VP) will be enough for the Republicans to destroy our party. Why do you think they work so hard on getting Hillary elected? Because they liked her?

I am very proud we had two good choices and more proud that Obama was the one we elected. I would have voted for Senator Hillary if she would have ran the campaign not as a regular politician man but as herself. I must say, I like her new attitude but still have some trouble trusting her. Senator Obama will win with or without Senator Clinton. I bet you that.

I agree. Obama/Sebelius.

And here comes Operation Chaos staff; Jan Fl, Brian TN, Jim PA, Staunch Clinton Supporter (get a life), Charlotte and the co-caption, Belle. Look at what these CLOWNS write on every blog. The same crap and they just about high five each other. This is directed at the coach of this team, Brian TN; NOT THIS TIME!!!

Hillary ran her campaign to the best of her ability, and she lost. I am very tired of people threatening to vote Mccain out of spite. That is not rational, not logical, and not in keeping with what we, as Democrats, want for the future of the country. Don't get so tied to one candidate. I can honestly say if Hillary had won I would be voting for her. SHE DIDN"T WIN. THE RULES WERE CLEAR FROM THE OUTSET. Blame Mark Penn, blame Bill, blame whomever, but SHE DIDN"T WIN. They don't keep adding innings to baseball games until the team you want to win pulls it out.

THERE HAS BEEN ENOUGH INFORMATION TO FILL A LIBRARY ON OBAMA AND HIS REASONS FOR THE PRESIDENCY. WE HAVE BEEN WARNED ON ISSUES AND HOW HE FEELS AMERICA AND HIS TRUE CONNECTIONS WITH THE RADICAL MUSLIMS THAT THEIR MISSION IS TO BEHEAD ALL INFIDELS, AMERICANS, YOU PEOPLE WHO ARE SO GUNG HO TO BELEIVE HIS LIES, HE IS A MASTER MUNIPULATOR, HE RENOUNCES THE CONSTITUTION ADNYTHING AMERICAN, DO NO BE MISLED BY HIS SPEECHES FOR AMERICA FACES A DARK FUTURE, THE BIBLE SPEAKS IT MOSTLY, NOT ME, BEWARE, FEAR FOR YOUR CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, HE CANNOT KEEP HIS PROMISES, AMERICA IS BECOMING SO IGNORANT AND DECEIVED, YOU WILL SEE, GOD HELP US ALL

Pelosi? Reid? Bill "Judas" Richardson? Good luck!

Hillary folks–please let it go. I liked her, too, but let's move forward now. My Aunt Fanny would be better than McCain.

I JUST love the Obama supporters: 'anyone but Clinton'

Then... 'HRC supporters BETTER vote for Obama if they care about...blah blah blah.' and 'why won't HRC supporters vote for Obama... they are so similar'

Your hatred created this division, your hatred will prevent any unity.

The best counter to McCain's "war" experience would be General Wesley Clarke, Jim Webb or Chuck Hagel. Men who fought on the ground during VietNam and are against the Iraq war would completely neutralize the pro-war stance of a man whose war experience was completely isolated from any evolution of thought about what the war was actually achieving.

One of these names should be Colin Powell. By now, I'm sure he's ready to switch sides for the greater good and end this war.

Clinton supporters are just like Clinton herself, UNABLE TO LET IT GO! Just because you THINK she is the best candidate, does not make it so. I personally would like to see Governor Richardson on the ticket.

It’s my personal opinion that Hillary shouldn’t be on the ticket ac Vice President, nor should she want to be. She has as much of an ego as any man and won’t be happy. The VP job is not one of great power … it doesn’t suit her skills or ambition.

The benefit Hillary & Bill would bring to Mr.Obama can be brought in alternate ways, including the Clinton family getting on a bus and crisscrossing the rural / Appalachia portions of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Western Virginia AND West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia and Florida for 4 months “Stumping” for the ticket.

This avoids any negatives Mrs. Clinton may have that could energize the opposition. (even her most ardent supporters, if they are honest with themselves, will have to admit that she would bring additional baggage.

We should all root for Mrs. Clinton to be the new Poverty Czar or Secretary of Health & Human Services.

This puts her often mentioned "Solutions" and Policy Wonk strengths to tangible use.

It also weds her future to that of Mr. Obama. In this way she will give 110% for the campaing and the American people.

It doesn't matter who he picks. What we need is change and he is just a typical Washington politician who has no history of reaching across party lines. He's a big part of why congress' approval rating makes Bush's look peachy. McCain is not a typical Wash. politician. He actually goes for what he believes in and to get things done, he actually has a record of reaching across party lines. Obama just talks about it, rather than doing it. He's extremely liberal and will need to pick someone more moderate who can communicate with conservatives and independants and understands the constitution, and not say things about people "clinging to guns and religion." W/out that kind of a VP, Obama will never get conservatives to sway his way. Not just as a conservative independant, but as an American, I like my guns and my religious freedom. I also love the constitution.

Jim Webb please!

I am positive Hillary is on the short list but I have complete faith in Senator Obama that he will choose a strong running mate who will
balance out any weaknesses he may have
I do not agree that Hillary will try to compromise him in any way if picked
She is a smart political lady....she would know her place

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him?).....

All these REPUBLICANS on here screaming "Hillary or McCain" need to go tend to there sinking ship. Bush and sank your battleship and McCain is going down with the boat

yes, please pick Hillary Clinton.

The republicans already have Bosnia sniper fire, Columbian + China trade deal ads in the can. It would be a waste if they can't use them.

Who cares if obama is "inclusive" and he has a committee and he is "oh so smart"... seriously, who cares?

None of that matters, because this guy is an elitist socialist who wants to redistribute wealth to people who haven't worked for it.

Say no to comrade Obama, Say no to socialism.

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him?)....

Please not Hillary, I will not vote for Obama/Hillary. Richardson would be great for foreign policies and relations.

Why does CNN refuse to report on Ron Paul?????

Who owns CNN??????

Forever in moderation,
Obama08 but.... go Ron Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No drama if we had President Paul.

HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It behoves me to understand why Caroline Kennedy has suddenly jumped into the political ageneda when she has spent her entire life avoiding politics and political matters. How much knowledge does she have on these possible candidates?

GOOD LORD, A POLITICIAN, ACTUALLY DOING

THING THE RIGHT WAY. GO FIGURE!

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him? Hint... he wasn't from Iraq)...

There is a plethora of good canidtaes to choose from INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO Hilary Clinton..Joe Biden, John edwards, Al Gore, Evan Bayh

And its an important choice. Whether or not I vote for him will depend largely on that choice. I WILL NOT EVER VOTE FOR MCCAIN, but I have serious reservations about Senator Obama, the most concerning ones being his lack of experience, elitism and poor judgment. I am tired of votong (for the last several elections) AGAINST a ticket rather than FOR a ticket, or having to choose what I felt was the lesser of 2 evils. I am hoping to be able to vote FOR a ticket this time, but I need to be convinced.

Who he chooses for VP will give me an idea of who might make up the rest of an Obama administration, people with experience in foreign policy, economics, military matters, or more people like most of his staff, academics with no real political or governmental experience.

go Obama! handle your business! you are the one who has to deal with the VP that you chose...

the sore losers will get over it...and if not, let them immigrate....

Hillary Clinton is the only VP than would cause me to even consider voting for Obama. I find it difficult to vote for someone that was a member of a black liberation church for 20 years and who had a pastor that preached hatred and racism and did not leave the church. Leaving it now just doesn't make it for me . . .take about pandering to the voters! Obama does not have the experience, the judgment, honesty and core values that I can support. If Hillary were on the ticket that would be the only way I could even consider voting for him.

COME ON HILLARY SUPPORTERS...SNAP OUT OF IT! WE HAVE AN ELECTION TO WIN. WE HAVE A WAR TO END. WE HAVE AN ECONOMY TO FIX. WE HAVE HEALTH CARE TO PROVIDE.

WAKE UP! EITHER LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET OUT OF THE WAY BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO GET THIS DONE, BUT IT WILL BE MORE FUN IF YOU JOIN US!

Obama / Chuck Hagel will be the best

It's my vote and if not Hillary then I will not vote. I'm tired of the party taking my vote as a woman for granted. If they want to win it without us, then more power to them, but I refuse to just vote the party in spite of my disagreement with their choice. If the repulicans had not just stood in line and voted the party for Bush, maybe we wouldn't be in the mess we are in today.

Hillary for VP or I stay home.

"Obama!!" you are on point, as are many of the other commentators on this post. HRC is definitely NOT going to play No 2 (as if it's a bad thing). It's evident that she will want to do things her way. I agree that there are definitely better female qualified candidates than her. Her supporters act like she is the best thing since the discovery of fire. I am confident enough to say that she would be a VERY bad choice. Her attitude/behavior during her campaign is evidence of that.

Webb would be very good.

Barack will make a wise choice.

Part of me wants Hillary and part of me doesn't. The only thing I know for sure is that he has to pick someone who brings A LOT to the ticket. He can't afford to waste time getting people to warm up to someone who is unknown (outside of their home state).

If polls show that an Obama/Clinton ticket is unstoppable, I say bring on Hillary. Democrats cannot afford to lose.

I'm skeptical about it being Hillary. Her infant-minded supporters who vote like this is sports and not about issues have really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I feel sorry for her that she attracted such mental midgets.

But if she does get the VP, I'd still support them both the entire way because for me this is about health care, the economy, fuel, the environment, Iraq, Bin Laden (anyone remember him?)...

I'm glad to hear he has selected so many possibilities for two reasons: (1) He just slapped 18,000,000 Hillary Supporters in the face with the shear volume of possibilities,and (2) It shows he is taking in to account that many will not voluntarily team up with such a radical liberal. His selecting that many possibilities shows he knows that , and is having trouble. He's hoping that, certainly ,one out of 20 will say yes!

NEWSFLASH "Obama/Powell" They are good friends!

"It's Hillary or i vote for McCain" YADDA YADDA YADDA and NO ONE CARES!

Hillary has a fraud trial to worry about. She couldn't bail her campaign out of few million. She certainly can't fix our economy.

I agree that Obama has a wide range of potential candidates to pick from.

If it is not Hillary,Obama will definitely lose.

He might as well choose Pastor Wright or the baggage queen Michele Obama if he doesn't choose Hillary.

Democrat's last chance to team up Hillary. Else, it's McCain all the way...

Dear Tara in Sarasota,

By all means, please do vote for McCain. But please, let's not hear you complaining when McCain screws over women on every front or one of your friends or relations come home from Iraq in a plastic bag.

Sincerely Yours,
Someone with a brain

For Hillary, she could be deserving of it, but she may not get it because of Bill. He's been unwilling to release the names of donors to his presidential library and because of that, he may not get past the vetting process.

If Hillary isn't selected, it may not be Obamas fault, it may be Bill's.

He will pick who ever he is told too. Maybe once Osama comes out of hiding, the two Muslims will be able to hang out together in the "WHITE" House. I am so bitter!!!!

I think that McCain should pick Romney. Romney would be able to take over if something happened to McCain. I want my VP to be as qualified for President as much as the President.

Democratic ticket would be fools to consider anyone they wouldn't want as President also. Richards is a traitor. Pelosi is a bad joke. They both are extremely unpopular and would lose the election for Obama. Simply having a token female as VP is an insult to all Clinton supporters.

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.) young enough to groom to succeed you in 8 years

We should kick out the South and those McCain/Clinton states out of the US. California, Washington, Oregon, and the Northeast and some parts of the Midwest can remain. The Republican states and their followers are anti-American. They take us to wars that hurt us, send our jobs to China, and violate all the principles established by our Founding Fathers. Time to kick Dixie out. You people can have your guns and religion and we shall have our education. Keep voting against your economic interests in the Confederacy! Not in the USA!

The only thing Hillary can and will be to Obama is a stress inducer.

Caroline Kennedy-yeah that's real change- another of the umpteen members of the family dynasty. Isn't there another Bush or Cheyney to round it out. She would add exactly what to the ticket? The qualificataion that her teenage daughter fell for the rock star?

Joe Biden would be the most qualified but he cant help in the redneck states.

Sam Nunn.

I have a feeling that a lot of these "pick HRC or I'll take my ball and go home" posts are from repubs. There are good reasons why Obama won't pick HRC as his VP. They're the same reasons that HRC couldn't win the dem nomination, despite starting out with a huge logistical and financial advantage.

Obama is TOO left of center for most of America.

He should have controlled his reckless desire to make history.

No help from this DEM in Nov.

Mine is a protest vote against the witch hunt we witnessed.

Gas will be $6 a gallon but peoples worry about where is hillary next.....duh

what hillary done for this country? None ,only make her become multimillionaire and make china become powerfull with trade fiasco

Obama is already flip flopping on the issues and offering up money for votes. His VP search member has fingers in the mortgage melt down and all you Obamanation groupies are plain idiots. Do you never read the news or listen to what is REALLY happening?

Let put it very clearly, If Hillary is not on ticket – he losses is pants to McCain.

At least 60% of Hllary supporters will either abstain, or vote for MCcain

He should bank on that!

No matter who he picks for V.P. they will both screw up our country.
Look what the demcrated congress done to us already. They will only mahe it worst !!!

Who cares?

Obam was appointed by the DNC and the DNC will appoint a VP.

After seeing the results and the delegations from the state of Washington where Obam got 25 delegates on less than 30,000 votes and he got more delegates in TX and NV when Hillary won the popular vote are prime indicators that the nomination was fixed.

So go on and try to seize the headlines on a phony VP search. Give me a break.

No Hillary

I'm voting McCain whether my Hillary is on the ticket or not..... I will vote for Hillary in 2012.

Obama may not win because of the BITTER hillary supporters but the next time Hillary run she will not win because us BITTER Obama supporters. WOW, we have more in common that I thought. THE WINNER WILL BE MCSAME. I pray that he save the babies from being killed by over turning ROE vr WADE. I will just have to think like a Republican. I have food. My tank is full. My kids have all that they want and need. So BITTER Clinton supporters MAKE MY DAY. Make sure that your kids keep their heads low when they go to Iraq or Iran. My kids won't be going by the way.
No Obama Then No Hillary in the future. She has gone as high as a man will let her. She will NEVER be president. You can bet on that.

Save Hillary for a Supreme Court position.

Sam Nunn.

I have a feeling that a lot of these "pick HRC or I'll take my ball and go home" posts are from repubs. There are good reasons why Obama won't pick HRC as his VP. They're the same reasons that HRC couldn't win the dem nomination, despite starting our with a huge logistical and financial advantage.

Am pleased that Senator Obama is looking at a wide range of people and getting feedback from even more.

Shows that he really does care about the decisions he makes and is capable of opening up and asking for help and advice as needed.

The children growing up now, seeing this are blessed. They finally have a mentor to look up to.

CNN, unless you have the list of 20 names, you don't have anything to report.

Jim Webb is the man. Mccain can't match his service to this country one bit. He knows the republican play book because he was oone of them. It is unheard of for a republican to switch party. This guy Jimmy should not be taken lightly.

MSN has reported that Hillary has posted the biggest debt by any campaign EVER !

Richardson
Caroline Kennedy
Joe Biden

Anyone but Hillary will work for me. She is spiteful and wouldn't even admit defeat despite Michigan and Florida being counted. This isn't what we need – we don't need someone else in the white house that can't admit when they're wrong or defeated. Everyone else that said they're going to vote for McCain if it's not Hillary, go right ahead and do it. We'll just merge your state into West Virginia so we can isolate the idiots from the rest of the country.

Obama 08'

Here are my guesses:

Clinton
Richardson
Biden
Hagel
Webb
Sebelius
Napolotino
Nunn
Clark
Zinni
Rendell
Strickland
McCaskill
Kaine
Warner
Dodd
Gore
Edwards
Bloomberg
Casey

Some of these I know are longshots, and some have already said no, but I ran out of names.

your thoughts?

Hillary is not the only way for Obama to win! If that was the case – why did she lose and have millions in debt! No Hillary!

Obama doesn't need Clinton, he's up six percentage points in the poll. All you Clinton supporters enjoy voting for McBush and losing, AGAIN!

Go Obama!
You are a true leader.

The Hillary or McCain folks are either Republicans or complete idiots. Hillary Clinton isn't going to vote for McCain, why are you?

Anybody but McCain't

Be aware Webb has issues, like not supporting the idea of women attending Annapolis. Hillary would be fine for me except for her baggage (which means Bill). If she would agree to divorce him (who really thinks they are married in the traditional term anyway), I would pick her.

But Hillary supporters have to genuinely put themselves in Obama's shoes on this one. Obama will be the President, this is not President by committee. Bad enough to have Hillary second guessing anything you do but having a loose cannon of an ex-President out there as well might be just too much to deal with.

Ding Dong... the wicked demagogue is dead.

HE CAN'T DO IT ON HIS OWN.

The only one that can save him- maybe- is HRC.

Te he he

I've kind of been on the fence during this election process as an independent, but you can say, i am getting to notice, by the way Obama has conducted his campaign. It looks like he has all the management qualities one needs. I am kinda impressed; he seems to be getting everyone around him involved, and not just about him.

I"M GLAD HE HAS SELECTED 20 POSSIBILITIES! IT IS MORE OF AN AFRONT TO HILLARY SUPPORTERS,!

OBAMA/Richardson...

who on earth in their right mind would want any nominee to pick Caroline Kennedy!! This just tells you how stupid the voters were when it came to Obama with his no experience and his dark shady
terriorist friends and his hate spewing [reacher and his racist wife! For Gods sake do we not remember that the Muslim nation wants to creepin and destroy us!!!! I think this American youth has lost its marbles probable because its parents have aqnd still are supporting them and they are too lazy to think

Obama should NOT be strong armed into the Clinton machine. He doesn't have to pay for her 30 Million debit nor should he put her on the ticket as VP. She was mathimatically out of the race weeks ago but she wanted to push on FOR HERSELF. She mis handeled her campaign and lost 11.6 Million of her own money. Obama shouldn't have to chose this kind of idiot for a runnign mate. He would have to hire taste tester because how can Anyone trust the Clintons? They think Obama is a fairy tail. Her speach on Saturday was ALL ABOUT HILLARY. We need someone who is for the people. The 18 million voters that voted for her would probably NOT vote for her again. The bitter old white poor folk that voted for her are not the majority of the voters. Let them make threats and see if John McSame and his expensive 100 yr war is a good solution. Wake up America!!! They will come around.
A real good choice would be Richardson. He brings the spanish voters . He has foreign experience and isn't grandstanding for himself.

You want real out-of-the-box thinking?

Steve Jobs!

Since jobs are going to be a critical issue this election, the fact that Obama has Jobs on the ticket shows his close contact with working America. Also, Steve Jobs has a great deal of executive talent.

This country has over 300 million people, to keep going with the same 2 families in the highest office seems very third world.

Peace

No Hillary PLEASE, the nation has had enough of that drama, and way too much of Bill's garbage.

Obama is good at old style politics, Photo Ops/PR, obfuscation, reading teleprompters and throwing people under the bus when they are no longer useful to him. Obama=Bush – just the opposite extreme!

Don't waste your vote disillusioned Democrats! Vote for the American hero. John McCain 08!

Caroline Kennedy, huh? That woman hasn't worked an honest day in her life. You think she's going to start now?

Anybody but Hillary...she only suspended her campaigning rather than condede because shes just waiting for a media scandal involving Obama or when the GOP starts using fear tactics to step up and claim the nomination. We need a stronger VP and im sorry to say this but theres no way in hell America will elect a black man and a woman on the same ticket...one at a time to start the ball of change

"he gets others involved in the decision making ..." like Bush got Cheney and Rumsfeld...?

Check Jim Johnson's record. Riddled with (gasp) special interests. It's just more of the same.

There isn't a dime's worth of differrence between Hillary and Obama. And there might be justa dime's worth of difference between Obama and McCain.

Keep drinking that koolaid.

Way to go Bam! This is to let people know that Hillary is not the only person to be his VP!

Also- would Hillary put Obama on her ticket if she had won? I doubt it!

Obama for president!

He needs them ALL

AND OPRAH

to sway the vote his way.

ABC: Anybody But Clinton

20 Names??

This guy has no idea what he is doing.

Hey Hillary Hater...let it go..join together and unite..she is supporting Obama 100% and will help him to get into the White House with all the supporter's she has behind her. Feel blessed she has come around to help Senator Obama campaign instead of feeling what you do about her..
She is a good soul as is Obama and it will be a great source of positive energy having her going around campaigning for him.
As mentioned before..we need to reunite the party and work together as a team to make this work.
Please join all of us
Thanks

OBAMA / GIULIANI 2008

Only Hill can secure the win...

But he can't pick her– she has shown how much MORE qualified she is than he.

He can't pick her- she outshines him.

What a pickle of a bind.

NO MANDATE AND no Hillary?

Wow.

It's Hillary, or it's history for Obama, as far as I'm concerned. He needs a strong woman to cancel out that retro housewife Michelle.

How 'bout OBAMA/RON PAUL!!!! That equals SMART + SMART/CONSERVATIVE.

Seeing that the man has led a pretty flawless campaign I am confident that he will make the best choice.

So now I see why Nancy Pelosi and Harry Ried were pushing Hillary to get out of the race. Political strategies are in play! As an Independant I am witnessing the hipocracy within the Democratic party everyday. I like Obama but he is proving to be the same old story. Too bad.

I wish some would stop with this Hillary crap; Hillary is not the only women on the planet that could make a good VP, my goodness. Why are some of you disrespecting other women or men?

We have some very great people in the political arena that could do just a good of a job.

Hillary is not the last stand on earth. Would you say the same thing about a doctor or lawyer or teacher?

My goodness... and she's 30 million dollars in debt.

My fear with Clinton as VP is that she might try to take over. She would be the most visable VP ever. On the other side of the coin, she might not get involved enough.

The country is in big trouble. We need a strong leader to effect serious change. We need somebody that is bold enough to effect that change.

I don't know if any of the candidates can do that. They're going to have to prove that to all of us.

Stop your hateful remarks about Hillary!! She does not want to be his VP...................why should she? If it was offered and she accepted, it would only be to help him win the GE. And she should simply refuse because he doesn't deserve to have her. So why can't all you hateful so called educated Obama supporters just leave her alone. She is no longer any of your business.

Obama/Clarke would make a good team.
Obama and his team have done good so far. I have absolute confidence in his ability to select the VP canidate that would be best for the Democratic party.

Anyone but back-stabbing, whiny Hillary Clinton!!!!!!!!!!

I wish some would stop with this Hillary crap; Hillary is not the only women on the planet that could make a good VP, my goodness. Why are some of you disrespecting other women or men?

We have some very great people in the political arena that could do just a good of a job.

Hillary is not the last stand on earth. Would you say the same thing about a doctor or lawyer or teacher?

My goodness... and she's 30 million dollars in debt.

The only VP candidate is Wright.

Jim Webb. Case closed.

Obama/Webb will win easily.

How could Hillary be a VP after what they have said about one another. The Dems had this election to lose and they will most likely screw it up.

sorry, this just aint as funny as the beer veto LOLOLOLOKLOLOLO
look on brothers and sisters

WHY HE CANNOT TAKE DECISION BY HIMSELF?
DOES NOT LOOK LIKE PRESIDENTIAL.

Let face it, the older voters and the so called reagan democrats where not going to vote Obama anyway. We do need them but Obama is in the this race to start with because he has brought in a lot of younger voters.
If we have the turnout from independents and latino's Obama should be fine.
We do need to get those blue collar votes , that is where picking the right VP comes in. I will select wisely . Bottom line, we want someone Obama can work with once he gets there.
Trust me its like a Marriage, you don't want to be stuck with trouble for the rest of your term, so pick wisely.

Go Dems.

I say... put them all on the ticket.

Pile on the Bandwagon and drag the limping Obama to a win in Nov.

He needs all the help he can get- one to pull in each state-

Better make it '57'- one for each state.

NOBAMA, NO WAY!

obama president/ nancy pelosi vice president – go to Morningside Heights (NYC), Los Angles, Miami, Newark New Jersy, Bed-Sty, – that's our future.

Democrat for Mc Cain
No far left radicals in the Whitehouse. Start to value your freedom already. Most of the people on the planet live under repressive regimes. The solution to Bush is not Obama. He is unexperienced and affiliated with dangerous ideologies. Just say no !!!

Obama/Clinton
Obama/ (Bill) Clinton
Obama/Webb
Obama/Clark
Obama/Strickland

(using Hillary math)

Jim Webb is my gut feeling.

Obama/Bill vs McCain/Hillary
What a show that would be!!!!

Yes...Go Hillary!!!!
Great VP pick out of the bunch..

I love it. The same group of individuals who slammed Hillary saying she didn't actually have experience (which isn't true) think that a NEWBIE like Obama should pick another NEWBIE like Caroline Kennedy as VP???????

Who is going to run the country??? God forbid – Michelle??? I'm moving to the BWI.

As long as WE do the correct thing; I'm happy!

Ok then, I'd like to be extra EXTRA original:

Anyone but Hillary !! (with 3 exclamation points)

Oh please, pick me, pick me !!!

Well, if not me, then how about Warner.
Take your time, we supporters are not going ANYWHERE, but we are a little anxious to hear the first debate. After all our extremely hard work, we need some party time! WoooHooo!!

Obama/Warner 08

BTW – Kennedy is on vacation to the poster above.

Obama/Hagel '08

Unite the clans!

If he were really smart he'd talk Colin Powell into doing it... that'd win him the whole thing for sure.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but calling me uneducated and racist won't keep me from voting for McCain.

Hillary or McCain!

Whoops..sorry..I am typing fast not realizing I spelled the Senator's name wrong in the last paragraph..apologizing for that

What ever he does he should not pick Hillary. I want all those Hillary supporters to vote for McCain! What better way to insure he will lose then to pick second best when he could have had the real thing.

I really like the idea of Wesley Clarke- he has a lot of military experience. I've seen him speak before and he is idealistic as well. Kathleen Sebelius would be good, but doesn't bring the national security experience. I really like Hillary, but I think she would make a better Supreme Court Justice or Senate Leader. John Edwards should be Attorney General.

"Mary G Cordero June 10th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I hope one of those 20 is Hillary Clinton."
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Obama has said many times that Hillary would be on his "short list".

However, the problem comes with the vetting process. Remember that she carries all that baggage from the Clinton administration – scandals such as whitewater, impeachment, etc. that the Republicans would love to use against them.

It has little to do with how well she is doing now. She has a checkered past, and that alone could ruin her chances of becoming VP.

Theres only one to be chosen – Sebelius

Theres only one not to be chosen – Clinton

The choices are clear.....there are many angry women incorrectly stating that Clinton has "experience" – no....she doesn't – she needed to purchase a house in NY State (a place she knew nothing about...and definitely was not Arkansas...her actual home state) – just to become a senator.....in her term – she voted for the war in Iraq....then states she didn't...then she did....and she decided to add an earmark to the important SCHIP bill (childrens health insurance) to add 1 million dollars for a Woodstock Museum)

Or you could pick Kathleen Sebelius...a woman....with actual "experience" – not a philandering husbands "experience" like Clinton – its time to wake up...she played you

Poor Obama... he needs all 20 on the ticket to ensure a win.

That is what happens when you install the WEAKEST candidate just on charisma.

I pray one of those 20 are NOT Hillary Clinton. She's too much of the same ol' political machine and we've all had enough. Someone unexpected, but brilliant, please.

THERE IS NO BRAINER HAVE COMEETEE AND ALL THAT NONSENCE.
SELECT HILLARY OTHER WISE FACE DEFEAT. IN NOVEMBER.

**** IF YOU WANT TO WIN THERE IS ONLY ONE NAME YOU NEED TO KNOW.........................................................................................

***************************HILLARY CLINTON***************************

Hillary better get an offer.

Hillary Clinton!!

Who cares?

Disillusioned Democrats will defeat Obama. Obama is extreme left-wing. In ideology, Hillary and Barack are miles apart!

McCain will be a centrist president in touch with mainstream America – like Hillary!

There may be a list of 20 names, but the number one candidate is already in Senator Obama's mind. Regardless of what he is now saying, he knows who he is going to name... the rest is all window dressing to make it look like he duly considered the other candidates for number two... including Hillary.

it does not matter who he picks you first must weigh the fabric of o bama he has little experience voted present 138 times in the senate and is too liberal

Caroline Kennedy,Barbara Boxer,Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, Jim Webb!

I am sure he will make a good choice in VP. As long as it is not Hillary Clinton, then I will be happy!

I guess I'll just vote for McCain since I'm one of those uneducated Hillary supporters.

I hope one of the 20 is not Clinton

Not all Clinton Supporters are threatening in anyway...about not voting..it's mainly those in Florida and Mich. where they are upset about their votes not counting.
I am a transformed Clinton Supporter..Hillary asked us to pull together for the democrat party and help Obama get in and that is exactly what I am doing as are others. We are doing it in all sincerity..leaving the past behind and moving forward.
Hillary would make a GREAT VP and together Obama and her would make a SUPER TEAM. She exceeds in areas where he doesn't and he exceeds in areas she doesn't they do compliment each other in many ways.
It is Obaba's choice and he will do what he feels is right. Let's just get over the past and move on.

To some Obama supporters: all the stuff that was written against Hillary, that she was taken it to the convention, etc was a lied. As soon as Obama met his number she gracefully got out and went above and beyond to support him. No one evers gives her credit!

Barack Obama/John Kerry

WE HAVE FULL CONFIDENCE IT WILL BE A COMPETENT,

DECENT & HONEST PERSON.

good job obama you take your time and listen to other people and their views you dont make hasty decisions or decisions under pressure thats what we need as a president great job cant wait to call you president obama!!!!

Obama's motive is to get Presidency by any means.

He is trying to attain this objective the way he shrewedly grabbed his first office in Chicago.

Does this list have Obama's favourites of the likes of Wright, Rezko, Farrakhan ?

Obama:

The demographics of latino voters that are following Obama are the young vote. The over 30 age group are very relunctant to vote for Obama. So don't count your eggs before they hatch. Also, Obama cannot win with Bayh. Bayh did not do any good in the primary election. Did you forget Hillary brought forward 18,000,000 voters?

You really need to do your your homework.

Obama/Hillary 08

Give me a break! Mr. Obama will be putting feelers out to see how the public reacts. If it's a negative response, what do you think he will do? He is just too much of a people pleaser for me. When will everyone get over this movie star excitement?

Be careful Mr. Obama. Whomever your pick is may be the one deciding your policy; knowing you cant come up with one of your own but to talk to terrorists and say "change" over and over again.

This is an exercise in futility! He's wasting his time.

Unless Hillary is on the ticket as VP, he probably won't get enough votes. According to current math, there's just 5% separating him from McCain, and easily that many – or more – could cross over to the GOP.

Many disgruntled Hillary supporters are talking about doing just that!

CLINT 08'!

Now WHY in the world isn't the press digging dipper into all these McSame's gaffes? If it was Obama, hell would be let lose! Doesn't this ring a bell? The whole YouTube is full of the dumb gaffes and stupidity communication displayed by the current Bush and they are not asking 'Could not McSame be same as Bush?'
And, WHY isnt the press digging deeper into the fact that McSame cannot give a single speech, they seem to have accepted the fact that he can only conduct small town-hall meetings?! For someone running for the highest job in the world! THE PRESIDENT OF THE USA! The press has settled for that. But the american people deserve to be heard! We deserve better! If it was Obama they would be asking all the questions into why he cant give a single speech!

No VP to Clintons!

Obama does not need to have 3-Cheney-like Clintons in his administration! And, the Clintons brand name will drive out voters to vote against the Clintons instead of for Obama!

Never, Never, Never vote for another Clinton!

Clint Eastwood is what I heard!

Obama is incredible. Please, no 'mommy dearest' Hillary Clinton, no way. She had her chance, she lost. Here's looking forward and onward. Shalom

Funny stuff.

Former lawmakers = Georgia's Sam Nunn.

Top officials right now = Governors like Pennsylvania's Ed Rendell.

Former military officials = General Wesley Clarke...and probably only General Wesley Clarke.

Just say the names. We know most of them.

Hillary all the way!!! He cant get elected without her! All of us supporters of Hillary wont vote for that NOBAMA idiot without her...beware to all of you who have bashed Hillary!!! Payback will be coming in November....

HILLARY 2012!!!

Clinton Supporters–please respect Obama's decision. It is his decision and his decision only. If you vote for McCain that is Pro-Life, who will put in ultra conservative Supreme Court Judges, pro-war, anti-Health Care because of "sexism" reasons or don't vote at all. You're an idiot.

With the right choices for his White House cabinet team and VP Obama is capable and will win the biggest landslide in history.

I do hope he puts a unity team together taking the best talent from both parties and independents.

Obama THE PRESIDENT

I'd like to see Obama get someone who has some military experience to run with him. It's not necessary to have military experience to be president, but it would be beneficial to have some military savvy people around you. Obama is showing us he's willing to listen to people he trusts. That's why Hillary doesn't need to be his VP. How could he trust her? I'm confident he'll pick the right person. I hope he doesn't allow anyone to pressure him into choosing someone.

Obama/Hillary or he will not win.

LISTEN FUTURE PREZ! JUST GET OUR COUNTRY

ON TRACK & WORKING FOR US. YOU PROMISED.

I hope one of those 20 is Hillary Clinton.

Another reason to vote McCain. He tries to act like he has to think about who the vp should be. It is a no-brainer that he should pick Hillary asap because his hesitation just makes Hillary's supporters more likely to vote for McCain.

Another reason Obama is poised for a huge victory - his VP choices are much better than McCain's. Obama could pick Hillary and automatically pick up 18 million votes. He could pick up Strickland and pick up 20 electoral college votes in Ohio. He could pick Kaine, Webb, or Warner and win Virginia going away. What does McCain have? Romney, who nobody likes and couldn't even carry his home state? Crist, another hoary old man who would give McCain Florida and nothing else. Jindal, but why put a 36-year-old within a heartbeat of the presidency, and why pick an Indian who would turn off the ethnocentric base? I think his only choice is Huckabee given his problems with Evangelicals, but most voters see him as too goofy.

anyone but hillary!

I will be extraoriginal: anybody, but Clinton. She is still here and watching... She is on the dangerous suspension.

Obama is doing the right thing. He should take his time. He needs to examine strategically how each candidate can help him in the general election. Will that VP candidate help him with foreign policy, economy, experience, voters, or help turn a state or region to vote for him. Also, he is going to look at how well he can work with that person should he become president. He is going to look at the negatives of each candidate. Does that VP candidate have anything in their background that is controversial that would be a distraction. For Clinton supporters that would like to see Hillary Clinton as his VP choice, biggest negative is going to be Bill Clinton. Obama's team is going to look at the domors and money going to Bill Clinton's foundation. Bill Clinton is going to have to be much more forthcoming about the money going to his foundation. Therefore, demanding to put Hillary on the ticket without Obama's team going through a process of examining the pros and cons of each candidate is not a smart way to proceed. Let the process play itself out so a good decision can be made. The same goes for McCain as well.

No Clinton. She lost, its over. Be upset, feel badly, then get over it. If you're still mad in November, you need to find more things to do with yourself.

Obama-Clark
Obama-Webb
Obama-Sebelius (sorry as a woman, she's who I would pick)

Obama-Clinton = President McCain

Watch how Obama handles this. He and his campaign have been brilliant in their handeling of these things. The media does not understand it but the experts on air often over the Hill politicians or political operatives who are out of work except for their time on the various shows. So they can give all the advice they wish but we need to remember they are out of work.

He gets other people involved because he does not have a clear thought in his own head. He lived off of Hillary's views and statements throught the entire Primary. Well, he better surround himself with a lot of intelligent people if he gets in the White House, because he will never ever be able to run this Country on Day 1 on his own – that is the one thing you can count on. Too bad for this Country if he gets to be President. All you young people who voted him in will see what an empty suit he really is – to bad for the rest of us.

Jim Johnson has accepted dirty money from the Loan Housing Industry, read the article about him and the impact on Obama campaing. Also read article of Bill Cosby on Wall Street about Obama and how Bill thinks that Barack is influenced by his Church great article.

As a Hillary Supporter I will not vote for Obama he represents the values of the corrupted school of politics from Chicago. He is and opportunitistic politician and his positions are not consistent.

HIllary Supporters stay home, write HIllary's name on the ballot of vote for McCain. Obama is very different from HIllary. WE need a person that will go to the center to unite the country. Obama will go from the extreme right now to the extreme left.

We need a smart communist to raise gas taxes so I can't afford anything. Go Obama! Maybe he will find a Vice Pres who isn't "so far to the left that he has left America."

Fianlly we found a man who can unite, energize the Democratic Party once in life time Leader, I am so pround to be a Democrat. I think from now on we are not going to see a republican president for next 100 years.

I like that he's keeping the public informed while maintaining discretion. I'm certain that he'll make the right choice.

Obama/Sebelius '08!

Jim Webb. I can feel it.

It's Hillary or I vote for McCain.

We will back your decision, we are with you.....................

Hey Republicans...............

If my Hillary is not one of them...I am voting for McCain.

This sounds good. I like the fact that they are looking at such a broad spectrum of people.

I'm tired of Clinton supporters threatening to taint the election if Clinton is not VP. Get over yourselves. There are equally, and in some cases, more, qualified candidates available. Obama is doing well among Latinos, and will also do well among educated women, who know that a vote for McCain or write-in for Hillary means the overturn of Roe vs. Wade this term. So what does Hillary bring, besides old politics, someone to keep an eye on, and a spiteful attitude about how things have turned out? Cheney had too much power as VP, and that was a bad thing. We don't need another person in office who will second guess the President and try to impose her will on his policies.

Obama can pick a better VP like Jim Webb, Sam Nunn, or Evan Bayh, and they will all deliver things Clinton can't (battleground states, foreign policy experience), and as an added bonus, Obama won't then have to have eyes in the back of his head while the Clintons try to undermine his authority.

Why doesn’t CNN cover McCain’s VP search as you do Obama’s? I am sure Obama is more than capable of choosing a VP. A minute by minute update is not necessary. When he has made a decision you will know, calm down. Obama has not been the presumptive nominee as long as McCain yet he is being hounded for his VP choice, makes no sense to me. Back off already.

Former lawmakers: Sam Nunn, Tom Daschle can be added to the list

Why bother?

Only ONE name counts- and she should have been the nominee for president.

The Dems have already lost- they sabotaged their best and trashed the base/ lifeblood of the party

He is off to a good start. But he must leave Clinton off the ticket, or he will undo all the good work he has begun to do.

Some good choices:

1) Gov. Ted Strickland of Ohio
2) Gov. Ed Rendell of PA
3) Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio
4) Sen. Patty Murray of Washington
5) Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan

Wild Otter

Please not Nancy Pelosi. She is much further to the left than Obama. I like the idea of a woman but she must be the most qualified. Nancy is not a good match to add strengths to Barack.

obama is so smart.he will make the best president in decades.

Consistently inclusive. I like it !!

I wish Sen. Obama could have the same opportunity Sen. McCain as well as all other presidential candidates have in choosing a VP. CNN, why isn't the media concerned about McCain's VP? After all, McCain's VP should be the one we are most concerned with being that he would have to do all he work. McCain can't remember what he is suppose to say, what he has said or what location he is in.

Sen. Obama & his choice for VP 08

And when do they plan to release these names? The suspense is killing me.

"Former military leaders"?

Defection from Colin Powell or maybe Norman Schwartzkoff? Jim Webb and Wesley Clarke obviously are on the list.

CNN do some hard reporting on McCain too. Its seems all you have to talk about is Obama. What about McCains VP selections. How about addressing that too. All you guys want to do is keep up the angst and divide between Obama and Hillary supporters. Please be fair and balanced in ALL reporting of the candidates!!!

I wonder if McCain even has a list yet. He had 4 extra months to start doing this type of stuff and when asked about how his search is going, he replied:

"We're going through a process where you get a whole bunch of names, and ya ... Well, basically, it's a Google."

It's a Google.

That's almost as bad as the 'internets' comment.

I just would like to hope that Obama does everything in his power trying to pursuade Mr. Al Gore. He is the answer to economy and national security requirements of our future VP

Another reason to like Obama. He gets others involved in the decision making process. He is a smart man. These are the qualities I want in my next President, which is why I have supported him from the beginning!

GoObama!!!

Good luck to you Mr. Obama. I look forward to hearing of your selection in about six weeks.

Cool, BAM BAM! Looks like competence is oozing all over the place with your team. I am thrilled to know that you will lead us!

What happened to Caroline Kennedy? Was her nomination to the team symbolic?

Obama/Hillary

Obama/Biden

Obama/Richardson

Obama/Clarke

Obama/my mailman

ANYBODY but McCain in 08!!!!!

Go Obama!