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What are these Clinton supports angry about? Didn't Obma EARN the most delegates? Are they so bitter to throw away their privilidge to vote and support someone who's views are not inline with their own? Grow up...I don't know much about McCaskill, but let's way and see what BHO does...

no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for hillry is vp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whoever Obama's vice presidential pick is to be, even though Hillary Clinton is my choice, I will support him in the general election. A female vice presidential pick could be slightly unsettling for some Democrats if she isn't Senator Clinton, though. OBAMA 08

Hello people. When American's want "CHANGE", that is exactly what it means. Change means "change". Why are you still trying to keep Hillary or McCain apart of it. Change does not mean "status-quo". That is why so many are having trouble with this approach by Obama and the democratic party. You can't look for change if you are using the same persons with the same old approaches and ideas. Look were it got us so far.

She is a good woman and good Senator. Unfortunately Obama should not pick her. He needs to balance his ticket with someone that can provide wither experience or foreign policy credentials. My favorite VP choice is Jim Webb from Viriginia. He served in the Reagan administration. He appeals to Democrats, Republicans and Independents. Hillary is a possibility but the problem would be Bill Clinton. Once he looks into Bill Clinton's foundation and if he does not find anything damaging as far as Bill's donors, then he may decide to pick Hillary if he is in a close race with McCain. If he has a comfortable lead then he probably will not pick Hillary Clinton

She's a qualified and progressive individual. However, I think that if there is a woman on the ticket other than Hillary Clinton, it will unjustifiably enrage her supporters. At this poiint, I think we can safely say that some Hillary supporters are completely irrational and do a disservice to Sen. Clinton herself. But to Hillary's credit, THE VAST MAJORITY OF HER SUPPORTERS WILL CONTRIBUTE AND VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA IN NOVEMBER! Why? Because they know what's at stake at this point of our nations history.

Gawd, I wish some people would get an ejucashun before they start blabbering without regard for the facts. Do some read'in folks! This is an important election. We can't afford to base this on rumors, pure emotion, speculation, hate and prejudice.

Also, Texas DEM. When you were a child and you lost a game you would ruin the fun for everybody else by being a poor sport, wouldn't you? Clinton obsessed democrates seem to have very poor logic and reasoning skills. Grow up. Unite.

Let's face it. No matter whom Obama picks as his VP there's going to be those who will find fault with him/her. Get over it...vote, don't vote, move to Mexico/Canada nobody cares for all the whining! There are those of us with more pressing concerns...war, economy, WAR, NAFTA, war......

Sorry a ticket with 2 unknown candidates would not work.

For those suggesting that McCaskill's appointment would be nothing more than appeasement to Hillary supports–do you truly believe that Hill is the only woman qualified to be VP? Are you so sexist that you truly believe that McCaskill would represent nothing but political manipulation just because her name isn't Clinton?

Obama owes Hillary supports nothing. Those who say that any woman nominee would have to be Clinton or wouldn't earn their vote, need to surrender their stripes. As a woman, I'm ashamed of what Clinton and her supporters have done to the feminist movement. I'm not alone, either–The Nation had a fantastic piece outlining why so many feminists feel that Hill has done irreparable harm to women in politics. I agree.

It will be nice for a women other than Clinton.

LADIES, LADIES, LADIES....

We better WAKE up when it comes to John McCain. He's does NOT care about us, or our women issues. He was clearly voted NO against the Senate Bill for "equal pay" for women. So WHAT the hell does that tell YOU? You would have to be a FOOL to vote for a man who voted for a war AND who voted NO on a bill giving women "equal pay" in the work force.

John McBush will also reverse ROE vs. WADE by appointing more OLD and BITTER men who don't want women to have a say when it comes to their own bodies!

WAKE UP LADIES!! This old and crumpy man will make your life a living HELL and this includes the life of your daughters as well.

I've been hoping for months that Claire McCaskill would end up as the VP running mate. I've watched her since she started out as a county prosecutor and I've been proud to vote for her in every election.

Obama cannot be forced to pick Clinton because of blackmail from Clinton supporters. He should call their bluff. If they would rather vote for McCain so be it. And when McCain gets in and takes away their abortion rights, and their sons and daughters continue to die in Iraq, dont come crying to Obama then. The notion that you will vote for your enermy just to spite Obama shows how lunatic these people are. Obama outsmart Clinton by beating her. Her supporters need to face the facts.

Obama reach his limit of supporters, Hillary's supporter will decide in November

These comments threatening to vote for John McCain by Clinton supporters is really getting old. We get it that your candidate did not win the nomination and that your upset but you do not need to express your discontent in every single topic's comment section. It really looks pathetic. If you are going to go against the candidate that almost identically shares the same stance on all of the issues as Clinton, go head but save us the threats. It's very juvenile!

Like Bill Richardson, who failed to get Hispanics for Obama, Claire failed to get old white women. Obama needs someone that can deliver votes, or someone with respect like Howard Dean.

Obama/Dean or Obama/Edwards 08

Whats working my nerves is that everyday i turn on the news they always looking for obama a v.p.i think they is trying to stir-up trouble with the clintons supporters for news.

Wow...will be interesting to see if a backlash occurs if he picks McCaskill.

Doesn't he get it that any other woman over Clinton would be a slap in the face to Clinton supporters? Doesn't he get it that Clinton is a more conservative Democrat, and that is WHY many of us voted for her?

Dem against Obama you are a numbskull. Go cry with Clinton in some dark corner.

still for hill has their facts wrong.. mccaskill was on city council in st louis.. and then the missouri state auditor from 1998-2004 when she ran for governor and lost.

id say shes been in the game for a good 15 years..

Any female on the ticket will be seen and felt as a huge slap in the face to Hillary Clinton and the 18 million people that have supported her and voted for her. Don't even think about it.

No WAy .....this is a woman who listened to her 18 year old to tell her who to vote for in the primaries....we know nothing about her EXCEPT that she has no backbone ..the DNC selected a nominee without one ...I am so sick of hearing Obama this and Obama that...take a good look at CHICAGO America ...gas prices over 4.25 ,houses in foreclosure and kids shooting kids...give me a break..what has Obama done for anybody...except lie about his church and lie about anything that makes him look bad. Look at our Governor...he is being investigated ..next it will be CNN'S golden child being investigated. A very sad democrat.....MAGR

Claire will be a great choice for VP. It would work perfectly but it would take Hillary supporting that move too. I have been with Obama from the start but I would love to see Hillary get something out of the deal. Picture this, Hillary announces that she is in no way interested in VP spot, supports Obama choice of McCaskill. Yes, it is all about politics, so Hillary would be entitiled to something, maybe Supreme Court, Sec of State, or maybe her own newly created Health Care Cabinet. If this happens, the Republicans can just forget about it!

If Obama said Donald Duck for VP, his supporters would rally behind him and say anyone but Clinton, however they can't understand why the Clinton supporters can't unite.
Where will this Country end up if all Americans follows this trend.
I am really starting to understand why we should vote for McCain and take a chance and not a change in this way. Obama supporters are to young to understand but I admire their efforts

McCain voted AGAINST the equl pay for women bill.

Vote NO McCain – the non-equal candidate..

Obama can do better. McCaskill had a tough campaign to win the election here in Missouri last time. She also has some baggage that goes with her that would be easy foder for the Republicans. Sebelius is a better choice if he wants a female from the midwest. Honestly, I don't think it will be either of them though (but both are better than HRC).

Still for Hill....Thats right vote for the overturning of Roe vs Wade, vote for continued tax benefits for the wealthy, vote against universal health care. Vote for continuing war in Iraq, and soon to be Iran if McCain is elected. See what happens to this country if you do that.

Ummm.. STILL FOR HILL... you have your facts wrong. Sounds like you're thinking of Jean Carnahan who was appointed to fill her husband's Senate seat in 2001. McCaskill has been in public service since 1978 and won her Senate seat in her own right by defeating incumbent Sen. Jim Talent in 2006.

Well, there go the McCain posters bashing Hillary again! If the Hillary supporters can hold their noses and vote for Obama, then the Hillary bashers can do the same when she gets on the ticket! He needs her. The country needs her.

If she has complete trust in Obama's judgement, then she has problems with judgement herself. I would not vote for the ticket…

What does CNN call extending lead overMccain, a 1% margin. It must have been Dona Brazille and Jamal and Martin, who conducted the polls. Cnn no one is watching you anymore. You and your disgrntled Pundit. You helped Obama beat Hillary.

Is she has complete trust in Obama's judgement, then she has problems with judgement herself. I would not vote for the ticket...

Oh well he should pick the queen of mean, Leona Hemsley reincarnated. Obama only one by 2900 votes in MO. I would never vote for him if this granny is on the ticket. You see his poll today 5% over Mccain, we as Hillary supporters is not yet supportig him. I was poll by CNN for this latest polling.

We can understand why McCaskill said "I have complete trust in Senator Obama's judgment", it is just because Obama used his unique JUDGEMENT to choose the paster wright for his family and then have been there to listen the famous sermons for more than 20 years...it is just because he used his UNIQUE ADJUDGEMENT TO CHOOSE a good friend there who can bribe him with real estate......

good luck with that.

I think Obama should consider Hillary Clinton for VP but rule her out and choose someone like Kathleen Sebelius or Claire McCaskill.

Anybody but Hillary. We don't need any more Clintons.

McCaskill, Pelosi, ...and all the rest of those Washington women that oh so wish they had the smarts, tenacity, dedication and downright schutzpah of Hillary Clinton

DREAM ON

McCain 08

If she is vetted and can bring some thing to the table for us... sure put her on the ticket!

Hillary's negatives are too high!

Great to see a woman like her and Obama are cool!

Go Bam! You make me proud of America!

I think Obama will need to take some time on this. There is no rush.

To Democrat Against Obama:
Hillary is no less of a powerful leader in the democratic party than she was. She isn't the nominee, that doesn't mean she isn't wielding tremendous power. You should not underestimate Hillary Clinton. The VP slot may not be the most powerful position for her.

Also just because Obama gets elected in November, doesn't mean Hillary can't run against him in 2012 for the nomination.

Couldn't we have Obama '08, Hillary '12, Hillary'16, Obama '20?
There are always possiblities. Obama '08 doesn't mean the end of anything for Hillary. She is young and strong, she's not going anywhere.

Amazing,

Obama has so many prominent supporters that are women, McCaskill, Sellibus, to name a few, yet he is haunted by the Hillary crowd

Didn't McCaskill's 14 year old daughter convince her she should back Senator Obama? Now that's the cart leading the horse!

She can't even lead her children... what a choice for VP this Senator would make!

Actually, I really do hope she gets it: A Democratic ticket of TOTAL ARROGACE and TOTAL IGNORANCE would be so COOL...

another woman who can't keep track of her husband.

she will be great choich and one who can help him win and serve our country. he can win without hillary
today polls show he has 81% of hills supporters

If Obama and Clinton are together they had better tell us who else is in the Cabinet. I want Bloomberg and Colin Powell as the Secretary of Defense and Richardson as Secretary of State.
Seriously can Hillary be considered as a Supreme Court after the Bosnia tale? Do you really think? There will be something for her after Dodd, Biden and some others.
What's with Strickland? Is he afraid of the 1in 6 who voted race in his state and he can't be seen with Obama?
[It is not like he is so popular with the layoff of state jobs soon.]

She better not be interested...because she isn't going to help at all. She is probably as stupid as she looks...

HILLARY CLINTON FOREVER.

Heaven help us! Mama Claire – ditsy, superficial, Obama apologist. Forget it. Never never never. No match for Hillary Clinton. Stupid choice.

still for hill your wrong and must not be from the great state of missouri because that was carnahans wife not mccaskill who won she beat out incumbent jim talent 4 years ago out right so get your facts straight

OBAMA 08

whatever.. NoObama!

The Clinton bashing continues... Remember Obama zealots that you need our vote in November and without it you don't win. You do a disservice to Obama's campaign by making personal attacks. That isn't the hope and change he is running his campaign on.

Why isn't anyone considering Geraldine Ferrara?

"You say Tomatoes, I say Tomahtoes..."

NObama N'08

Mr. Obama will make his choice to his suite that is McCaskill or Sebilius would be great confidants to carry and consult some of the burden of becoming a president specially in this murky State of the Union. He needs someone that compliments him and his administration with strong domestic policy. He can make retired servicemen as members of his national security team who share his and the people's belief. Secondly, if his campaign survived against Hillary with left and right jab, it is for sure certain to beat McCain in election 08. Good luck OBAMA08

If Obama picks her instead of Hillary, it will be a real slap in the face.

Obama just could be that stupid and arrogant.

Obama: Hope you can be fooled with.

Hope/ change/Kumbaya

Face it: the only thing Obama can deliver is a speech!

Not a bad choice at all, although I don't think she will be picked. However, she will play a major roll in his administration.

I like her, but would really prefer someone with much military experience.

NO! That will only piss Hillary's supporters

Democrats....don't let the Republicans divide us. We should unite behind Obama. Most of the negative attacks on Obama in these rooms are from undercover Republicans. Remember that. Democrats stay strong.

now thats a ticket–we have a winner there.and Hillary to the Supreme court

I am from Missouri.

She and her husband have a record of corruption here. She just squeaked by in the election mainly because the republican candidate was worse.

No way would she be a good choice!

Obama choosing another female besides Hillary would cause his campaign to implode. Politics 101.

This women is playing that "run to him, run to him" song in her head. I don't know how she can manage to actually talk with Obamas 'junk' in her mouth.

Mr. Obama will make his choice to his suite that is McCaskill or Sebilius would be great confidants to carry and consult some of the burden of becoming a president specially in this murky State of the Union. He needs someone that compliments him and his administration with strong domestic policy. He can make retired servicemen as members of his national security team who share his and the people's belief. Good luck08

If Obama decides to choose any woman other than Hillary, he will lose.

I always liked how Senator Mcaskill carried herself.. it would be a great choice

who cares? no one votes for the bottom of the ticket..that's why it's called the bottom

""I think this is a smart choice for Obama… This is the woman who was married to a Senator, then he died, then she ran and won with the sympathy vote…""

Actually, that was Jean Carnahan, but nice try I suppose.

Hillary Clinton should still be picked as the V.P. I agree with Democrat against OBAMA. I still am angry. Haven't decided what to do in November yet. Just waiting to see what happens over the summer before the convention. Until then, I wait. STILL WANT HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary or Mc Cain no Mc Caskill !

To Jim from Il:

Why many "wemen" do not want to support Obama? Because of people like you, Jim, and many other Obama's supporters who post on this site.
The more of your deep thoughts I read, the more I want to stay at home in November.

If obama does not realize that not all of us clintons supporters voted for her because she is a woman then he has no idea what really is going on.

No Bambi not any ole woman will do. We want Hillary !
Mc Caskill is another one with no resume and has yet to finish her first term.

Stupid.

Can we stop with the 18 million voters... per recent polling 11,700,000 Clinton supporters are now behind Obama. If the other 6,300,000 don't mind being stripped of their right to choose, the economy, an illegal war, then you are the dumbest Americans alive today.

Sen. McCaskill is a great senator, but she is needed there because the dem majority is pretty slim.

Hmm you say if he selects another woman over Clinton as his VP running mate he would tick off 18 million who supported her.. Give me a break what about the 18 million that supported Obama??? Some of you Supposedly Democrats against Obama maybe should tell the truth you are really Republicans so who cares Obama will be the next President of these United States... GET USED TO IT all you RACISTS!

-she is a great lady.

Obama/Clinton or Obama/McCaskill, either way, the free sprit of America will be in peril. First look at the oil crisis. Why are they the loudest on this, but yet both oppose domestic drilling and exploration. They feel the best way to convert to alternative sources is like ripping off the band-aid and the pain will eventually go away. There must be and equal balance in the use and development of both forms of energy. And both oppose nuclear power. Obama wants more studies on safety protocols and procedures? The last nuclear accident was Three Mile Island over thirty years ago. I do think safety is not so much the issue as is the support of the enviro-left and those who really oppose neergy independence.
Sure, Obama has made history in his meteoric rise in the political arena, and it is deserved. He does not reflect the true feelings of hard working people. He comes off as elitist and snobbish. He has to clarify himself before I vote for either him or McCain.

Carnahan was the one who won the sympathy vote, "still for Hill". This reminds me too much of FDR and Truman. History repeating itself? Scary.

Actually, STILL FOR HILL, you're thinking of Jean Carnahan, wife of the late governor Mel Carnahan.

Claire has served in the Missouri House, as a prosecutor in Kansas City, as State Auditor and now the US Senate.

I'd love to se Senator McCaskill or Senator Clinton on the ticket, but as long as Obama is on the top of the ticket we're better off.

I could go for McCaskill. I need to learn more about her, though.

Hey Wolf "Don't she have a given name for on here ."
"still for Hill " certainly a sore looser or a Republican in hiding well the news is out take off your mask.
Obama she is a winner
Way to go Obama great pick.

Please NO Hillary put these old politics people out to green pasture
lock the Gate then loose the Key.

Senator McCaskill would be an excellent choice.
She would be competent and loyal!
She could live with the number two spot!
Senator McCaskill could be trusted!

Obama 2008-20016
McCaskill 2016-2024

Sounds good!

STILL FOR HILL, you have it all wrong. Not that real facts matter to the average voter these days. Jean Carnahan lost her husband, Mel and her son in a tragic plane crash late in his campaign for the Senate. Others died as well. Red state Missourians apparently reviled John Ashcroft so deeply that they elected Mel Carnahan, posthumously, over him to the US Senate. As Michael Moore morosely put it "they preferred the dead guy." Jean Carnahan then served in the Senate in his stead.

You may not know this, but Claire actually won a hard fought fight over the incumbent Republican Jim Talent in November of 2006. Although Claire oddly enough lost a campaign staffer during the campaign to yet another plane crash, by no means did she did win on a 'sympathy' vote. Missourians made a very, very wise choice in electing her to the Senate and she has already served them well.

She would be a phenomenal choice...and would be a phenomenal Vice President!

No, ou idiot, it was Callahan whose wife got in after he died, and she then turned around and lost.

To "STILL FOR HILL":

Claire McCaskill is NOT the widow who won the "sympathy" vote.

Mel Carnahan, a popular former Governor of Missouri, was running against incumbent Senator John Ashcroft in 2000. Shortly before the election, he was killed in a plane crash. His name was left on the ballot, and his wife Jean agreed to take his seat if he were elected.

Missourians that were rightfully fed up with Ashcroft voted him out, and he took his place in the traitorous Bush administration. In a special election in 2002, Carnahan was defeated by former Representative Jim Talent. McCaskill was then elected in 2006 over Talent in the sweep to remove Republicans from Congress.

Please get your facts straight.

Choosing McCaskill as a patronizing substitute for Hillary will only move Obama closer to the defeat we bitter Bible/gun clinging HIllary supporters have in store for him in November.

Democrat AGAINST Obama
June 12th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

"If he picks a female VP and the last name is not Clinton, Obama will enrage 18 million voters.

He isnt that stupid, is he?"

You see, this is what I don't understand. Women want a woman to be VP, correct? Okay, I can understand that. Why Hillary though? Just because she was the one that ran? There are plenty of strong women out there that have plenty of experience, good morals, and look out for not just women, but everybody. What makes Clinton so special, her last name? What if she got divorced and went back to her maiden name, would you have voted for her then? I really, truly don't get it, so please explain it to me.

The hate-filled comments of Obama supporters in these columns are one reason I will not support their leader. They must be getting their hate from him, and he got it from his church..... How shamelessly he is trying to court Clinton supporters. What do have to say to that? Well, I have something to say: NoBama

One of the better choices I've seen thus far.

You better be placed on the ticket because you have no chance at getting elected by the good people of Missouri!!

And you Jim from Il will need to go back to school and learn to spell before you can opine with the big guys.

McCain – Clinton 08

Hillary no

MCCAIN IS A THROW BACK FROM BUSH, HE DIDN'T WANT HIM FOR V.P. AND MCCAIN SUPPORTS BUSH'S POLICIES. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?

STILL FOR HILL: Read wikipedia article about McCaskill to see that most of what you said is wrong. Do your homework. Then blog.

He will alienate so many voters if he picks McCaskill over Clinton. He's already lost my vote if this is what he decides.

why not!! I like her a lot!!!

"Women in California for Obama (against Hillary)"--grow up, get off Hillary's back and do something positive for a change. Twits.

He better not pick Claire. He is already not going to get the women voters.
It would be a back slab for him if Hillary is not on that ticket. Men have
decided not to vote for him. He already has a shady background. Obama better think and quit letting the wrong people tell him what to do, They are just sitting him up to fall.

No, thank you very much. The only good thing about McCaskill as VP might be the anonymity the position provides some. For her vocal if empty support of Obama, she does at least deserve a mention as a potential VP. That's the first I'd heard of her-anyone else?

Go ahead an pick this woman, I want to see that fall. That is when 18 million would for sure RUN from this man.

Democrats Like Me Won't Vote for Obama , No Matter Who Is picked To Run as VP . We Didn't Vote For Obama In The Primary , And We Won't Vote For Him In The General Election !!!! .
John McCain Is This Democrats Choice For President 2008 ,

Face it Obama Supporters , Democrats Are The Ones Who Will Defeat Obama , And Elect John McCain As Our New President .

We Told You ,The Party , The Media , And The Super Delegates , Obama Is Not Electible .... Should Have Nominated Hillary Clinton .

Hillary , Or John McCain "2008"

With the rich experience, good judgement and the ability to unite from Barack and Claire McCaskill the country will be all set for another 16 years. WTG.
- Bob

Just what we need: another inexperienced junior senator on the ticket!? I hope this is just a rumor and not seriously being considered. Don't get me wrong, I respect, admire, and adore McCaskill. She is breath of fresh air, a rising star, and I was thrilled when she won her senate just a few years ago. But do you really think the general electorate will support TWO inexperienced senators on the same ticket? Give me a break!

Even though there still seems to be some degree of resistence to a "dream ticket", I am still convinced what Obama needs is Hillary to ensure a victory. Simply stated, there are four reasons: Ohio, Pennsylvannia, Indiana, and Florida. Obama cannot and will not beat McCain in these states without Hillary. Since Obama's home state borders Indiana, I think it can go blue this year with the help of Clinton and Bayh. Obama/Clinton would also help unite our fractured party.

Obama/Clinton '08

Barack Obama should pick whomever is best for the country not for a some people. People should be more open to changes and stop truying to seek for the same old politics.
I believe he should pick someone fresh, smart, and with positive attitude to lead a country in CRISIS. Did you all read? CRISIS. Even media should be more careful on taking sides. Stop negativity because at the end, we all will pay the price as we have with the BUsh administration.

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08!

The only way he will get my vote is if Hillary is on the ticket- I am fed up with politics- After the way she has been treated by the media and Obama supporters, and his supporters are still nasty, She would have to be on the ticket for me to vote for him.

Arkansas undertaker: I bet that arkansas goes big "RED". Arkansas people don't buy B.S. that easy.

People let it rest. This is his choice. He has to make the decision that he feels is best for his cabinet and best for the country. She would be an excellent choice, however he probably should not choose based on sex, but if the best PERSON happens to be a woman, so be it!

Pressuring him to pick Clinton will only ensure that she is not chosen.

Sure – why not? A presidential candidate with no experience and a VP candidate with even less!
if the American people entrust our government to this cast of characters – even Jimmy Carter's administration will start looking good in retrospect!

Everything in good time! The nominee will make the right choice, if it's the good senator, more power to her.

STILL FOR HILL... You need to get your facts straight before you make ignorant posts. You are talking about Jean Carnahan. She was appointed to be a Senator from Missouri in 2001 after her husband died in a plane crash. She lost the election. Claire McCaskill was elected in 2006 on her own accord.

This election is WAY TOO important to be bitter about Clinton losing the nomination. How can you entrust John McCain to appoint around half of the Supreme Court over the next several years? Roe WOULD BE OVERTURNED. I find it interesting that you knock Jean Carnahan for being involved in politics because her husband was when that is exactly how Hillary Clinton got her start. I only hope that Clinton can rewrite her place in history by throwing all of her support behind Obama and being a leader on the kind of change he advocates in the Senate over the next eight years.

As for VP, Obama DOES need to choose someone with experience running something. I believe he needs to choose a red-state governor. I think Janet Napolitano, Kathleen Sibelius and Brian Schweitzer would all be amazing VPs. Regardless, I support Obama's decision, and fully expect the Obamas to win the White House, and Democrats to win huge majorities in the House and the Senate come November.

Sorry I voted for McCaskill!!!

Next election I will not repeat that mistake!!!

I'm an obama supporter and do not think clinton should be on the ticket, however, i also agree that puting another woman on the ticket would be a bad idea because it would upset many clinton supporters.

I have no issues with a woman holding the president or vp slot, but clinton is wrong for the country and any other woman is wrong for this election because it would make so many hillary supporters feel betrayed.

i hope another woman runs in 2016 and uses obama's campaign this year as a learning tool and benchmark for success – he has raised the bar this election cycle.

She'd be a good one.

For the sake of accuracy, I point out that 'STILL FOR HILL' has the facts wrong on McCaskill. The person she is referring to is Jean Carnahan, the widow of Mel Carnahan who was appointed to a two year term after his death in 2000.

Claire McCaskill was only elected to the senate in 2006. I find it telling that she is one of Obama's most trusted counselors.

Go ahead don't pick Clinton!

My finger is on the McCain "donate" button.

–p.

Being from Missouri originally and planning on retiring back to that state she better hope that Obama wins and gives her a job. She is dead in the water politically in missouri. Missouri will go red in november. It only went for Obama as part of a plan to help defeat Clinton, who was the real threat to the republicans and the democrats fell for it. She only beat Jim talent because he followed Bush over the cliff by a fine margin. Missouri in reality is a moderate conservative state but they don't forget betrayl. Wrapping herself in the blanket of socialism and a hate america canidate will not endure her to the people of missouri.

Hillary should definately be considered as VP, BUT SHE IS NOT THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THAT IS STRONG, EXPERIENCED and SUITABLE for the VP Slot.! This is not about Hillary. This is not the "Hillary Clinton Show" ...this is exercising our right to choose the leaders that will govern this country for the next four to eight years. If you don't want to vote for Barack Obama, fine...but, there is a word to describe the act of elevating a person above everyone and everything else that matters. Its called IDOLATRY!Please vote your INTEREST as they pertain to real issues and not your PREJUDICES!!! Claire McCaskill would make an excellent and prudent choice (except to those who would just insists on Hillary or the Highway).

About time. He's made enough of a fool out of himself by staying in this long (and this is a Republican talking!)

Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos is dying. The new PUMA (Poor uneducated miserable adults) is the new group.

Group members:

Brian, TN
Charlotte
Belle
Jim, PA (possibly changed his name)
fred
Jan FL (possibly changed her name)
Karen, FL (new member)

I will keep everyone updated on these individuals.

NOT THIS TIME!!!

She is nowhere near as qualified as Clinton and she is not a replacement for a woman on the ballot. If anything she would make me vote McCain. She has hacked away and the fact that Obama has said she has full access to his administration makes him sound like someone who will not work for the 18 million voter behind Clinton. Talk about dividing the party into his favorites and the "others"

What are her accomplishments and experience?

She looks like a nice grandmatherly type. But can she be a Commander in Chief? Does she have the necessary "credentials" to be Obama's "last counsel" as he described the role of a VP?

I believe Obama would be wiser to choose
Dick Gephardt from Missouri.
For many reasons,
Really Knows the beltway.
Could be President himself.
Supported Clinton.
Labor loves him,etc,etc,
I feel that would be a wiser,smarter choice.
Missouri is Vital to Win.

I used to live in Missouri and can vouch for Claire McCaskill. She would be an excellent addition to the Obama administration.

My opinion is that Hillary should have a cabinet position.

I support it.

Democrats 08

To Jim from IL: It is WOMEN's position and, if you say so, we are WEAK people. When someon cannot even spell, how can he judge others? At any rate, Obama is inexperienced and that is why most of us women, especially in Ohio, are not in his camp. McCaskill seems to be a nice person, but I don't feel in my heart she is as intelligent and skilled in politics as Hillary Clinton.

Barack Obama and his liberal voting record have gotten a free ride. The candidate hasn't been challenged. No one really knows where he stands on a lot of issues. He flop flopped too many times and now he cannot debate.

Lol. You Hillary fans are still at it huh?? The good part is its only a small stupid disaffected part of that 18 million that knows that Obama is in their best interests if they supported Hill based on policies at least.

I appreciated her support for Obama during the Primaries, but she has no personality. She is kinda creepy. That one expression. That strange smile. I always looked to see if she is sitting on someone's knee! She looks like she should be put away in a wooden box at night!

Dandelion,
Don't go getting paranoid on us. In case you forgot Obama was the one with the typical white women are racists comment and calling that reporter sweetie. Not to mention all the gender bias coming from his account and putting sexually explicit Obama girl on the TV like some pin up so that all our children could see that disgrace. Come on now. I have never heard anything this bad from McCain. I think you have it wrong.

Democrat AGAINST Obama June 12th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

If he picks a female VP and the last name is not Clinton, Obama will enrage 18 million voters.

He isnt that stupid, is he?
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If he picks Clinton, he will enrage the 18 million people who voted for him in the primaries. He isn't that stupid, is he?

I hate the Midwest. They're the reason we have Bush. There's about 5 people out there and they determine elections. Lame....

Obama/Clinton 08
or
John Kerry REPEAT

She's a smart cookie and clearly articulates her thoughts.

Now can we move on and stop speculating on VP choices.

Stll for Hill? What a pathetic person you are. You Hillary die hards deserve each other. You make me nauseous.

Jim from IL, learn to spell....

STILL FOR HILL June 12th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I think this is a smart choice for Obama… This is the woman who was married to a Senator, then he died, then she ran and won with the sympathy vote…

I hope Obama picks her… She has just as much experience as Obama… None..

Hillary at the convention or McCain if necessary
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GET A LIFE

That is great. If Obama wins we have a president with little experience and if he picks McCaskill we will have a vice president with little experience. They must have about 4 years in the senate between the two of them. I didn't know that leading our county was a developmental opportunity.

"If he picks a female VP and the last name is not Clinton, Obama will enrage 18 million voters.

He isnt that stupid, is he?"

This is a plant, people. Feminist democrats who feel Hillary was cheated would not be upset with Obama for selecting another very well qualified woman to be VEEP. How stupid do these Rush Limbaugh types think we are? Ignore the Clinton or McCain plants. They're here to create chaos and elec McCain, so that he can ruin all the progress women have fought for so hard over the last 30 years.

I heard she won her senate office by hiring a questionable company to get people registered from the slums. They couldn't prove if the company registered for them or the people did. And then she just barely won. I doubt tht she will ever win again after this election and the dirty she did on Michigan and Florida.

to democrat against Obama; He would be stupid to put a loser like your Hillary on his ticket. I know for sure that you don't speak for 18 million women. Maybe 18 whining women with no brains.

Everytime I have seen her she has been so level headed and spoke with such eloquence and intelligence that I think it would only be a positive for him. I of course like Jim Webb, I know they are saying something about this confederate thing but I think it is just a bunch of hot air. I think either one of them would make a good team.

Has anyone ever thought that maybe Senator Clinton would prefer not to be VP. If she wants the position, I too believe that she should have it. But what if she doesn't want it?

"There are very few people who are closer to me, who I have relied on more for counsel or advice. Should I be successful in this campaign, she will be somebody who has the utmost access to the Obama administration."

the sane and non-paranoid among us know that this means obama intends on surrounding himself with smart, progressive, intelligent people!

but we TOTALLY inderstand how you can see that comment in such a twisted way--your neocon leaders have used and abused you for years now. you're trapped in an abusive relationship.

Lets Talk About Mccain And His Choices. . . . Oh Wait. . . They Are All Out Throwing Mud!

@ Democrat AGAINST Obama

Your question posed at the end of your comment should have been directed at yourself. Are you really that naive?

Never would work. This would really antagonize the Clinton supporters by picking a female OTHER than Hillary.

Obama may be smart as a whip, but he has no integrity, no experience, no love for America and will NOT get our votes in November.

Character does count. Semper Fi. Go McCain.

STILL FOR HILL

It was the Gov. Mel Carnahan who died in a plane crash. Carnhan was running against John Ashcroft (former US atty gen) and Ashcroft lost. Carnahan's name remained on the ballot, but his wife Jean filled in for him when he won. Different lady in many, many, many ways! I should know, I'm from MO and I voted for Carnahan. And, McCaskill wasn't married to Paul Wellstone either. He too died in a plane crash along with his wife, daughter, pilot and a few staff members.
McCaskill is inexperienced.She's just wanting to move up!

CNN do post as some people her do not know what they are talking about!

McCaskill should be voted out of office. I saw her talking about how Florida and Michigans votes should not be counted all the while unable to keep herself from smiling ear to ear. This is not someone I would ever want in any kind of office.

I like and respect Claire McCaskill. I've seen a lot of change in her since she won the Senate seat. She's been very supportive of the Black Community, as they have also supported her. I would vote for her any day over Hillary Clinton. Claire McCaskill is a very attractive woman who is graciously coming into her own. She's a professional and she wears her title well. Whatever she does, she will excel in it.

If Obama picks a VP to gain votes in a state, we are in serious trouble.

Claire McCaskill is not the senator from Missouri that was the widow of the late governor that beat John Ashcroft in the senate election in 2000. That was Mel Carnahan and his wife Jean was selected to the seat. Jean lost the seat in the next election 2002, but Claire got the seat back in 2002 when the Carnahan six year term ended.

Well Claire would make a good choice. But if he picks a woman he should pick Hillary. They would be a very strong ticket, certain to win and get the White House.

I'm ready for McCain to pick his running mate... I really hope that it is Bobby Jindal down in Louisiana.

It would actually be great to have a man of color on a ticket who is a patriot to this country...

McCain/Jindal 08 (since I can't have Hillary)

Her nose has been so far up Obama's butt for months you just know she's been wanting something in return for months now. I wanted Hillary but I will vote Obama but I can't stand this woman!

The ONLY way Obama can win is with Senator Clinton... We will NOT support him otherwise...

She makes me sick. Another Senator who has abandoned her primary responsibility to the Senate. She has been on the campaign trail as long as Obama has. There for awhile, I thought she was a candidate. I must admit she would not out shine him, and it is going to be hard for him to find someone who does not.

Please this is the liar lady. The one that lied for him when he snubbed Clinton. Her lips were not even moving. Liar Lady. She can't even hold a candle to Hillary Clinton. So many wanta be's. So many haters.

WISH THAT AL GORE WOULD ACCEPT THE VP SPOT. BUT ,
HE'S BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT.

STILL FOR HILL

I think you have McCaskill confused with Carnahan. I don't like McCaskill though. Anyone who says her children, with no life experience, influenced her to vote for Obama, doesn't impress me at all.

She decided to back Obama because her 17 year old daughter screamed at her for 3 days. She is a "mommy please" voter. We need people that have experience to make decisions on their own. This lady is not presidential.

Get it right, "Still for Hill".
You may be referring to Jean Carnahan, whose husband Mel (former MO governor) was killed in a plane crash shortly before being elected to the U.S. Senate in a victory over John Ashcroft. Jean served two years in the senate before being defeated by Jim Talent. Claire McCaskill defeated Jim Talent. She is a former MO State Auditor and county prosecutor.

What a train wreck. Anyone familiar with Missouri politics knows that Missouri politicians are a nightmare. The current Kansas City, Missouri mayor (whom McCaskill supports) is currently in the midst of a lawsuit because his wife (who serves as a volunteer at City Hall) hurled racial slurs at an employee.

I live on the Kansas side of the state line and I don't believe McCaskill or Kathleen Sebelius (Governor of Kansas) are strong candidates for VP. Neither have the experience that Barack needs behind him.

"STILL FOR HILL" you are mistaking Claire McCaskill with another Missouri politician.

Also, keep in mind that McCaskill ran for Governor of Missouri in 2004 and lost to a Republican. I'm not sure how she can expect to deliver Missouri for Obama with that record.

I agree with Claire Mccaskill Obama would be a great President If given a chance. People our country has elected white male from Northern European Country some 230-or 50 years Now is time for change and in that change comes a biracial man name Obama and People that is a good thing, meaning any race can have a chance to become and make something great out of thier lives by working hard and having a postive out look on life and believing in themselves that great things can happen. So let us all Democratics Vote Obama!!!
Please let us Democratics come together full force so that we can win back the White House. The Republican Bush's Administration have made a mess out of our ECONOMY and this unpopular war.

Obama = Pinocchio

OBAMA CHOOSING McCASKILL OVER HILLARY IS LIKE CHOOSING
AN INEXPERIENCED "SYMPATHY" CANDIDATE OVER A TENACIOUS, AND TESTED AND EXPERIENCED HILLARY CLINTON..
OBAMA WILL FACE CERTAIN DEFEAT IF HE DOES. HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS WILL THEN HAVE THE GREATEST REASON TO DEFECT TO MCCAIN.
UNFORTUNATELY , IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN WITH McCASKILL THAT SHE WILL LAND THE VP SPOT.

McCain opposes Roe vs. Wade and he has promised to overturn it!
McCain cheated on his first wife and got married to his trophy botox wife just 3months later....

Catty Clinton backers will have a hissy fit if A DIFFERENT WOMAN were chosen for VP.

They would be jealousy all around with a lot of hissing and clawing!

That's all we need our two freshmen running the country. What happened to experience . . . . . my goodness.

Still For Hill...you should check your "facts". You are thinking of Jean Carnahan, not Claire McCaskill.

DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two Idiots together would be lovely!!!

I like Claire McCaskill. I voted for her and am very happy to have her representing me in the US Senate. She's certainly a big improvement over Jim Talent.
However, I'm not really sure she brings the right combination to the table for this particular campaign. I'm not trying to take anything away from her, but she is also in her first term as Senator and I think Obama needs someone with more experience – particularly with foreign policy experience.
Besides, we need at least one Democratic senator from MO. I'd love to see Kit Bond unseated, but I don't think that's going to happen. He holds too many favors and has brought home too much pork.

I love Claire but my money is on Joe Biden. Mark my words, you'll see Obama-Biden bumper stickers this fall.

I'm sure Claire will definitly have a cabinet postion. I've seen her in action on CSPAN and she's the real deal. I just think Obama's going with a foreign policy hawk so when he says something and the McCain camp uses the tired "inexperience" line, Biden plays the attack dog and chews up Tucker's memos and spits them out.

Obama/Biden '08

Is McCloud dizzy?

This man is Keating 5 icon, beds with lobbyist, have an immoral affair with his botox wife, have wife's investments in genocide Darfur, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, have no clue about the economy, wants to 100yrs war in Iraq, says that withdrawing troops is not important!

JOHN McBUSH has officially LOST HIS BEARINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First thing people need to quit saying 18 million will not vote for Obama if he does not pick Hillary. Most of that 18 million is intelligent and want what is best for the country. They vote on issues and end results not on some Hillary spite vote. Again please use your spite to not vote for Obama. Then Hillary for causing it will be done in politics and your highly anti woman republican can serve you. Obama just needs to keep pushing the fact that more of the same from McClain will not turn the economy around, and that the Iraq war, its billions of dollars and its loss of lives has nothing to do with terrorism. As an supporter of McCain listening to him twist the truths on Obama's policies is really turning me off him.

She will not get my vote, but neither will Obama. This demopcrat will make a big change and vote McCain if Hillary is not VP choice.

it won't matter, Obama will lose no matter whom he chooses. He is not electable. Too much baggage to carry into the whitehouse.

Keep disrespecting HRC supporters/loyalists.

This is a Clinton supporter, who contributed $200.00, at the request of President Clinton, when she ran for the senate seat, that she barely won. She then turns around and "stabs' the Clinton in the back. Back stabber's do make great running mates. Take Kerry for instances, he stabs Edwards in the back and we now have these two and a host of others. My wife and I will not vote for Obama, we have three choices,vote for McCain, Nader or stay at home.

> If he picks a female VP and the last name is not Clinton, Obama
> will enrage 18 million voters.

Not likely. Sure, there'd be about 2-3 million bitter and angry but those folks would be bitter and angry regardless because they (like their candidate) think that the rest of us owe them something.

What a waste. A woman with even less experience than Obama. To even consider a woman eith her credentials shows Obama does not care about substance.

Not this time.
Not the inexperienced candidate.
Not this time.
Not voting for vice president, not this time.

2000 and 2008.

She first said couple of weeks ago that she is not interested. At this time, this same issue that surrounded Obama will occur and this is not fair and gives the appearance of selecting a white women because of hillary's lost. My personal pick is Sen. Casey. I not sure of his background but he appears to be like Obama with the ability and charisma to speak with people with a pleasant appearance

He can "name" whomever he wants –he will not get my vote or win this election. Certainly not with this mouthy woman.

Old dirty baggage, Hillary. Peter Paul case, Monica Lewinsky, Jennifer flowers and the one that needed a new nose etc.

Vice President Clinton
OR
President John Mccain.

Inexperience (Obama) + Inexperience (McCaskill) = No Pres/VP

Lacks judgment seriously. Did he just not loose the popular vote? Why pick someone who shares your views? duh

I want to see Obama consider Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen for the number 2 spot. He's quite popular here, and might help swing Tennessee to the democrats.

Oh, PLEASE! I definitely wouldn't vote for BHO! This woman is a junior senator–has been in the senate like 2 years! Yeah, good ticket–dumb and dumber. MO isn't that pleased with her and many regret their vote!
I should know I'm from the show–me state! Didn't she also say she supported BHO b/c her teenage daughter talked her into it. Good grief!

The notion that the 'UNDEMOCRATIC" party can bring this woman as an attempt to try to appease the female Hillary supporters will just add insult to injury!

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT OR NO DEAL!

WE WILL REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER!!!!!!!

I still would need to do some research on her to know for sure if she would fit but she would definantly be better then Hillary.

Wonderful lady very smart for Obama. No baggage like Hillary. She would be a good veep. She won't cry and lie.

While I don't think that Claire will get the VP slot, it is refreshing to see a woman being considered who doesn't have a $30 million campaign debt, a disbarred and phliandering husband, who doesn't tell whoppers about being under sniper fire, who wasn't on the board of directors for Wal-Mart for four years, and who doesn't have a base constituency whose homes have wheels or are a part of the feminazis.

His loss, I as voter look for more than people who just yes people and go along with whatever someone says.

Good Thinking....we know that Claire McCaskill is a strong woman, she was a strong prosecutor in Kansas City when I lived there some 6 years ago.

Now here is a "real lady".

Won't steal from the WH (after eight years of rent-free living);
Knows what party (democrat) she is representing; and
Trustworthy.

What more can you ask for? I like her and would totally support this duo.

Go Obama!

I think this is a smart choice for Obama... This is the woman who was married to a Senator, then he died, then she ran and won with the sympathy vote...

I hope Obama picks her... She has just as much experience as Obama... None..

Hillary at the convention or McCain if necessary

"Should I be successful in this campaign, she will be somebody who has the utmost access to the Obama administration."
– It's good to see that Obama is not really about change. He's about the same ole same ole in Washington. Where favors are rewarded with more favors. See, he knows how to play the game. Pathetic.

she would make an EXCELLENT choice!

I tell you the man is very smart!!!!

If Hillary Clinton is not the choice, which I hope she is, Claire would be a great choice as well.

OBAMA/CLINTON 08

or

OBAMA /McCASKILL 08

She would make a GREAT Vice President..... I would also love to see Hillary on the Supreme Court or Majority Leader.... with these three leaders, we could take back our Country!
Obama/McCaskill

If he picks a female VP and the last name is not Clinton, Obama will enrage 18 million voters.

He isnt that stupid, is he?

McCain says women need 'Education and training'. REALLY? What about the men? Women can be head of households too, just because his wife is a rich little princess and never had to work, but, she volunteers for things. I think McCain has some serious issues with women and I'm betting he loathes Billary. If this MCP wins this election, I wouldn't put it past him to enact some stupid law that says women have to be married by a certain age or risk jail! If he votes against equal pay for women, who knows what else he might do: declare war on women? Add women to the 'Axis of Evil'? Rescind the 19th Amendment? That shriveled little mind of his ain't got much time left on this earth.

Anyone but Hillary. She only represents the wemen's position and lost the nomination. Why do these emotional supporters refuse to follow Obama? Why do they refuse to acknowledge that he beat them fair and square? What a bunch of week people.

McCain opposes equal pay bill in Senate

Politics – Republican Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he opposes a Senate bill that seeks equal pay for women because it would lead to more lawsuits. Senate Republicans killed the bill, which would make it easier for women to sue their employers for pay discrimination, with a 56-42 vote.