look, if you EVER voted for bush, then you have zero credibility…so stop pretending to be a hillary supporter who will vote for mccain "just like all [your] life-long demorat friends."
anyone who is a life-long dem and has lived through the last 7 years would never vote for mccain. that simple.

I agree with some other comments that Obama is such a smart man in every respect that he knows how to pick the best V.P.

Edwards and Gore would both be fine VPs. Obama could set either one of them up to head a special effort on global warming. Either one could start by turning off about 90% of the things in their mansions because both have mansions that gobble up about a dozen times the energy consumption of an average American family. Or make them co-VPs, thereby cutting global warming even more by having them BOTH turn off some things in their mansions.

I wouldn't mind an Obama/Edwards ticket but I think the smartes thing to do would be to go with someone with military/foreign policy experience. The would really shut a lot of folks up.

@Denise P Quinton-

"Obama better choose a smart national security VP as he has no experience nor the ability to lead our country. I personally do not care who he picks as I will cast my vote for MCCAIN 08, as will my entire lifelong Democrat family"

If you don't really care why comment? That didn't add anything to the discussion at all.

NO Hillary please.

Edwards has repeated many times that he didn't want it….but…"I'll take it anyway". Typical Democrat…wishee, washee.

Hillary is too good…to accomplished…to smart to be VP to this Obama. For those of you who are Obama supporters, if you get what you want…you deserve it. Just like those who voter for Bush. I hope you're following Obama moves.AND decisions…"WHAT A JOKE"

If he want to win for sure he needs to choose Gore. Without Gore it coult go to either Obama or McCain. With Al Gore, Obama/Gore would be unstoppable.

I thought John Edwards made it clear he was not interested in VP? Hmm… Well, I don't care I like Edwards - so if he changed his mind, awesome.

Dan Abrams showed footage he uncovered of a Fox News interview with John McCain on March 13, 2008, in which McCain said, "I didn't really love America until I was deprived of her company."

Abrams thinks McCain's comments could undermine the "right wing's steady attacks against Michelle Obama."

Once again the Democrats will nominate a candidate based on popularity and electability, while the GOP nominations are typically contingent upon qualifications! Hopefully voters will recognize the reality of politics and vote for the most qualified and not the most attractive or likeable.

Attorney General John Edwards

The other day a video clip was shown of Sen. Obama seated with various security advisors — seated next to him was Wesley Clark.
It took my breath away! I love John Edwards and would support any choice (except HRC). BUT……Clark is "the man!"

OBAMA/CLARK '08!!

I like Edwards but he wasn't that great of a Senator for our state and is labeled a very unpopular one here in NC. Why do you think they waited to announce his endorsement after Obama won NC?

I think he should pick the man in the yellow hat!!!

Edwards already said he is not interested. As much as I like him, he adds more fodder to the "not eough experience" argument that the repubs keep throwing out there. he can still choose from Webb, Biden, Richardson, Hagel, Sebelius, Gore (?), Clinton, Clarke, the list of good dems goes on…he'd be wise to pick governor or someone with good foreign policy and/or national security experience (bill richardson maybe?)

Al Gore is the best choice. He is young enough that in eight years he can run for President again.

In addition, as the Veep, Al can travel the world as the Nations Green Czar.

Pick Hillary and then go "Sike". Go with Kathleen Sebelius.

This one is a virtual no brainer Senator Obama has but two legitamate choices.

If he wants the strongest ticket it's Joe Biden. Who is btw more knowledgable than Obama, McCain & Clinton.

However If he wants the Slam dunk he'll pick Senator Clinton.

Edwards (whom I respect) is too liberal.
Gore's a good man but he's a bit too preachy for my tastes.

Al Gore is doing to much now. If he was the VP he would bogged down with to much politics to really accomplish anything when it comes to Global Warming and the environment. Everything would be argued for 8 years until the next election before anything positive was done. The right would filibuster and vote down every bill presented just because Al is a dem, and who he is.

No Al stay out of it you are doing way to much positive now.

June 20th, 2008 10:37 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
The choice of VP on both sides will be a major determining factor for a majority of voters. I doubt if Obama will choose Hillary, it would be a nice payback if the DNC forced her upon him as they forced him upon us. It is not unusual for the party to strongly suggest a running mate to the nominee. Time will tell. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot, unless she is his VP, then I will gag and vote for that ticket

If Obama is even considering Edwards, then most democrats must be rejecting the invite. Says something about the disaster even the die-hard dems see coming.

Hey Kyu - 9:47

Trust. . . . .you used the word trust in relation to Hillary Clinton. I think you menat liar, hypocrite and race baiter.

Liar= I was against NAFTA always. . . .sniper fire in Bosnia
Hypocrite= It is clear MI and FL won't count. It is the Superdelegates job to pick the best candidate, no, wait, the SD's are anti democracy (of course after realizing they were siding with Obama)
Race baiter= Bill saying, EVEN Jesse Jackson won SC, or white hard working americans won't vote for Obama

So, how is it that trust came up in this converstion. And by the way, those 18 milllion that you all harp on. . . . LONG GONE. I know many HRC supporters who voted for her early on, but then changed allegiance based on her deplorable actions throughout the PRIMARY.

GO AWAY HRC SUPPORTERS. We don't need you, and your irrational views!!!!!

Anyone but Clinton. Barack is the president and should be the main focus.

If he picks ANYONE else, I will trust his judgment.

He should have the GAO look into the contractors that the Govt is hiring to fill vacant spots. They are all over the place, spying and pretending they're working for the people's interests, when they are really getting info so they can sell to the Govt down the line. It's shameful.

and Dick is worse.

Hillary would win the Dem. spot for us, but I hope she tells Obama to stuff it. Let him fall on his face alone. The people that voted for Obama need to learn a hard lesson as the people that voted for Bush did. Unfortunately we all had to learn!!!

Gov. Richarson of Arizona. Obama Richarson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I think there should be some buzz for an Obama/Bill Bradley ticket. That would go to great lengths to lock up the midwest.

For several reasons, I will not be voting for Obama no matter what choice is made.

Someone please get Colin Powell to dump the back stabbing Repubs!
Obama/Powell '08 !!

It would be his biggest mistake if he does not pick Hillary as VP. Atleast 30% of Hillary supporters will vote for McCain if she is not on the ticket. You pick the person not the party in this election. By the way, I am one of 30% Hillary supporters who will vote for McCain if Hillary is not on VP ticket.

Obama/Hillary or McCain

The main qualification that an Obama running mate needs to have is a clean record that is consistant with Obama's campaign message. Obama can win on his own, as long as his VP pick doesn't pull his campaign off-message. This makes his choice easier, since most of those on his list don't fit his message. My guess is that Obama will choose Claire McCaskill, who has good personal chemistry, is a southern Democrat, has high approval ratings among democrats, and has, along with Obama and McCain, renounced earmarks for pet projects. I also like Sebelius for much of the same reasons, but she is relatively unknown to Obama, so there is less personal chemistry there.

THANKGOD that Hillary only suspended her bid! Obama is going to lose for the democrats. I wrote Roland martin and Donna Brazile and expressed my concern that many others have.
WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA…

tHIS COUNTRY MISSED OUT WHEN THE 'GOOD OL' BOYS' ACED HILLARY OUT.

IF I BEGIN TO THINK, A TINY BIT THAT I WOULD VOTE FOR OBAMA, EVERY TIME MARTIN OR JAMAL OR BRAZILE GETS ON CNN iI AM DETERMINED NOT TO. WHEN THEY BOOED HILLARY THAT WAS ENOUGH. THEY CAN WRITE MICHELLE OBAMA'S WORDS FOR HER…THEY CAN CHOSE HER CLOTHES AND DISPLAY HER ON THE VIEW ALL THEY WANT…IT DOESN'T HIDE WHO SHE IS OR WHAT SHE REALLY BELIEVES

OBAMA COMES OFF WORSE THAN EVER…WHAT A SHAME…hILLARY BE READY FOR AUGUST…DON'T LET THIS COUNTRY FAIL….

Voter …………… will lose a tremendous amount of respect for Edwards if he joins the ticket with that lying snake Obama. HERE have an APPLE EVE!!!!!!

Obama will make HIS decision and it will be final!
All these PUMA gnats screaming Hillary should be ashamed of themselves. Hillary needed just a dollar each from 18 mil of you to nail the nomination and you were too greedy. Quit whinning and go vote for McSame against your own interest and see this country mortgaged to BIG OIL for good.

CNN, why is my 9:48 am comment still awaiting moderation when a bunch more after that have already been posted?

Obama/Biden '08 - You can take that to the bank!

"Gore for Sure!" Maybe he can help reduce our energy consumption like he did on his "green" house in TN! Plus, since he invented the Internet he can help with technology development!!! He also has a great personality. Wasn't he famous for saying that bright gray was his favorite color?

Please, not John Edwards. No offense, but he talks like he has a candy "jawbreaker" in his mouth and it hurts my throat to watch him speak. 4 years or more of that? Too hard to listen…

Edwards is a BAD idea. His interest is only in moving up as quickly as possible with little care to the people he is supposed to represent!

The best thing to come out of Kerry/Edwards campaign is that we in NC were able to get rid of this ambulance-chaser. Did everybody forget Kerry/Edwards did not carry NC in last election.

It is possible that NC will turn blue in November but, I doubt it will if Edwards is on the ticket!

My 2 cents from High Point, NC.

i am almost 100% sure it will be Bill Richardson…

If Obama wants to win i don't think he can do it without hillary clinton.
on the ticket . Anyone else would be a slap in the face to her and that would really piss off a lot of people and cause them to vote Mcane,
I understand Obama won the election but he will not win the white house without winning the major states .
No If's And Buts about it without Hillary Obama is Domed.
Look at the $ he spent in these states to just try to keep it close
And failed on most. He had a endless pocket book but where did it get him in these states. I'm not racial i beleave Obama may do well but
without hillary may not get there.

I'm trusting Senator Obama's JUDGEMENT … has not failed us … so keeping the faith …

Voter …………… will lose a tremendous amount of respect for Edwards if he joins the ticket with that lying snake Obama. HERE have an APPLE EVE!!!!!!

I like Edwards too, but if he doesn't want the position, what can you do. He has a lot on his plate, but it would be nice to have a VP that Barack will be able to trust. He doesn't need Hillary because he'll have to look over his shoulder constantly.

O & E for 08

Doesn't matter who Obama picks, but I'll guarantee you if it is that idiot Gore (the FEAR MONER GOre that is) get ready for the American people to be BA-ROKE in '08 and beyond!!

I think that X would make a horrible president, and although there is no documented proof of this- blah blah blah. I also think that it is great that I can speak for my family and many others in that their belief matches mine.

I also love that racists and hatemongers can spread their beliefs on this public forum.

I sincerely hope he chooses Edwards, because Edwards was part of a losing team. The guy looked like a used car salesman next to Dick Cheney. He's perfect. Go McCain!

Don't pick Edwards! All you will hear about is his wife's illness or how his son died so tragically!

As far as John Kerry? DON'T!!!!!!!!! You would need to muzzle his wife or she'll get the US in a lot of hot water. She can't stay away from the media and hunts them DOWN to start fights.

Whatever. Obama loses my vote unless he takes a female VP. Enough of this compulsion to pick a southern white guy or conservative democrat as a running mate. Haven't we had enough southern/TX men wreaking havoc in gov't? Obama is an empty suit and loses more of my respect every day.

Please NOT Edwards, he seems like he has the personality of a slimy lawyer. Gore would be fantastic.

No to Edwards. At this point he is just a 'professional candidate'. I'd want to know the other 19 names before I made a decision.

It doesn't matter who he picks. Moderate Democrats will not vote for him regardless of who is on the ticket with him.

Gore again — Cut me a break!

If it is not Hillary than my vote will be for McCain.

Hillary and only Hillary

dear cnn, i raise a great talking/blog topic about a potential vp candidate, mr. gore, by raising the point about his capability to keep his eyes and ears fully open (which he may or may not have done in the clinton white house) and you mark my previous posting with a flag of " your comment is awaiting moderation" Did I say anything to offend? That was not my intent….I only meant to remind

What is this to discuss? . This is not news. How many times do we have to be told that this is the nominee's decision.?

What we should be discussing is what we want congress to do with the taxpayers money that Obama is not going to use for his campaign.

All in favor of lowering the gas and helping on the economy
raise your hand

For VP postion:

I care about only Mrs. Clinton only. If she is not on a ticket, we will lose it.

Mr. Obama took lots of money from lots of comanies. Please Mr.Obama, do not do any mistake loosing this election. Offer VP slot to Mrs. Clinton only. Loose or win this election. Without, it is sure you will loose it. Good luck.

I <3 Gore. He's a superhero.

Edwards….. Gore…………Powell…. anyone but Clinton… Thank You

I was a Democrat and I can't believe I changed to be a Republican, so I really don't care whoever Obama's VP. I am more excited about McCain's pick for VP hopefully it is Mitt Romney. I am Hillary supporter so I will never, never vote for Obama. And I am for oil exploration in this country.

Take your HRC and shove her up you old wrinkled behinds. To the HRC fan who spelled no Hillary good bye; it's GOOD-BYE. Pick up your dictionary at the next senior center gathering.

blah blah blah………bunch of sore loser ladies still complaining that Shillary Clinton is just tumbling off of the bridges she herself burned. And for those goofballs who think all 18 million (minus the Limbaugh Loonies) of Hillary's supporters are going to try and make some emotionally charged gender statement by staying home or voting McCain are just intellectually stunted. And if they do then great…….can't wait until Roe v. Wade is overturned by the inevitable newly implanted Justices on the SC and women's rights are thwarted beyond what your emotions could have imagined. Think with your head and not your heart.

If Obama gets Gore, not only will it be curtains for John McCain, but they'll win with 60% of the vote. Edwards would be a great choice as well.

Edwards was always my first choice….JIM Webb will be great too. He has the military experience, his young, extremely intelligent and can galvanize folks in the appalachia.

Tough decision, but I trust the Obama campaign's judgement

Obama in a landslide.Unite and crush the dittoheads on here using many different names.Expose them.You can see who they are by their blatant lying and backing of John McCain.Their fearful leader promised them "secret decoder rings"if they create enough chaos.

In most blogs there a lot of folks who are using the "18 million Hillary voters" as an excuse to say whatever nonsense they wish to say, but the truth is: that number is no longer factual (majority have already joined the movement, so you have a choice to join them if you can not beat them) if it ever were, is debateable. The train has driven past you! Hang on to the past if it makes you happy. For some of the voters out there who might not understand thinking that Sen. Obama is seeking this highest job due to self interest, I can tell you that should he change his mind or loose this election, I can bet you that there would be many large corporations that will be offering him at least 100 million dollars per year to serve as CEO. Who do you think will be the loosers? American people and the world!

This is going to be a tough one. The VP shouldn't just be a "yes" person, but also someone who can synergize great thought, provide constructive criticism, and make sound judgement. Good Luck!

I felt like there is a lack of chemistry between Obama and Edwards.

he shouldn't pick hillary.

she is too strong of a personality to rest easily in the vp office. you just know that she would try to dominate the oval office, and doesn't that sound vaguely like another highly criticized vp (cough, cough, cheney)?

she's not a bad person, she just wouldn't suit the role very well. if she's in the administration, she needs a job with a little more "oomph" if you will…perhaps she could head health care, or something of the sort.

my vote is for biden.

and for caroline schlossberg to finally join the department of education!

Please anyone but HRC.

ABC - Anybody But Clinton

Actually I favor Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico. He has the foreign policy experience, and should help with the Latino vote.

TO VIRGINIA - WHERE IN THE HADES ARE YOU GETTING THAT WE HILLARY PEOPLE ARE DEMANDING THAT SHE BE ON HIS VP LIST OR BE HIS VP. I ALWAYS HEARD THAT SOME PEOPLE HAD THE THICKEST SKULLS. I GUESS THIS MUST BE A FACT . GET THIS WE OR I SINCE I CAN NOT SPEAK FOR THE REST OF HILLARY SUPPORTERS WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA PERIOD. HE IS CORRUPT. NOW CALL ME RACIST IF YOU LIKE. BUT I AM NOT. I WOULD NOT VOTE FOR A NIXON EITHER. I WOULD THOUGH VOTE FOR GEN. COLIN POWELL. NOW HE IS A MAN TO RIDE THE RIVER WITH. HILLARY YES BUT NEVER WITH OBAMA. SHE BETTER BE CAREFUL HERE OR IT WILL DESTROY HER.

ALL 18 MILLION OF US MUST UNITE AND HELP MCCAIN ANYWAY WE CAN TO DEFEAT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA,DNC AND THE WHOLE F. LEFT WING MEDIA IN THE FALL AND KEEP BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA HIS THUGS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE FOR GOOD.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Barack Obama really doesn't stand for anything.. check your facts… he often jumps sides on the important issues.. ie: NAFTA,

Lisa
Hillary supporters won't even give Hillary a dime. Ladies help your choice out of debt!
I will accept whoever Barack picks. I truest his decisions..

If Obama wants CHANGE, would it not be a CHANGE to have a Female on the Ticket? This Good 'ole boy system needs to come to an end. This is the 21st Century.

Edwards, Gore, Nunn — not a chance. Somebody's playing a joke.

Give Obama some credit for being smart. When's the last time any of those three won anything? Change? They were all old news a long time ago.

He would definetly have my vote if John Edwards was his running mate.
On the fence not.

boo hoo boo hoo to all you Obama haters out there. cry me a river! TO BAD for you. You elected Bush two times and now you want to deny Obama via slander and false accusations.

To bad. you lose this time. But America wins.

OBAMA 08

"he'd better pick____ or I won't vote" He'd better pick______ or I'll vote for McCain.

Grow up!!!! No one will pick your choice for any candidate if they feel threatened, or pressured to do so. I want him to pick Hillary too, but these people sound like spoiled 5 year olds.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

NOBAMA PERIOD!
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Nader/Gonzalez 08!!!
Nader/Gonzalez 08!!!
Nader/Gonzalez 08!!!
Alabama

Daniel
June 20th, 2008 10:32 am ET

"Why is everyone forgetting about the Nader/Gonzalez team. If the media would let the public know that they have a chose, the polls would be different.
Alabama"

Because we have a broken 2 party system in which the two major parties pay for media coverage.

As long as it's not Hillary.

We beat him (Edwards) once, and we'll beat him again. Dems = Losers

Trial lawyers for Obama. A proven loser for VP.

Obama is going to need a solid conservative to avoid getting the extreme liberal tag that the right-wingers are going to slap on him. Wesley Clark is that man, well respected, military background.

Edwards and Clinton would be better…. drop Obama now before it's too late.

Of course CNN won't talk about Nader or Bob Barr or anyone else.

If they actually told us about all the candidates, I guarantee you they would have much better numbers.

I thought we were a fair society. Ironically, not in the eyes of the media, which gets it's freedom from… the 1st amendment

Anybody but Hillary.

Well this sounds simple to me so not sure why everyone is getting worked up?

1. Edwards has already said twice he does not want the position and to remove his name from consideration.
2. Gore did not even have the guts to make an endorsement until he found out who was going to win
3. Without Hillary (whether you like her or not) the Democrats can not take back the White House.

For all of you who say Obama can win without her, i would love to know what you are going to say when he doesnt. If he makes great decisions and does what the voters and majority of people are saying then he would select Hillary. No, I am not a sore loser but rather want to win and none of the other VP candidates would get my vote.

OH YOU GOT THANK THAT UNCLE RUSH. IF IT WAS NOT FOR OPERATION CHAOS WE WOULD BE LOOKING AT HISTORY, I MEAN HILLARY UP THERE WITH OBAMA.

Edwards is tops on my list

GREG. YOUR FIRST TIME LOOSER TOO.

Why doesn't the media give the Nader/Gonzalez team more attention. I think the public should now their views. Maybe the polls would change and America would wake up and know this not a two party race.
Alabama

If Barack Obama picks Hillary, He's lost.

John Edwards would be great, but apparently (at least as of two weeks ago), doesn't want it.

Al Gore would be great too.

How about Bill Richardson, or Joe Biden, or Bob Casey?

NO HILLARY!!

I agree with NG in DC this is going to cost him the election if he continues to ignore Hillary Clinton. I was watching Fox and CNN and they had a delegate for Clinton on there. I think this will be a rude awakening if he doesn't pick Clinton. I know this for a fact I will and agree with her vote for McCain. I am an Independent Voter by way. So no matter how much the press says he won't be hurt choosing someone else he will I guarantee it. The thing that puzzles me is why would #1 ignore the second best candidate on the ticket. Seems to me unity was the word. Not splitting the party. This makes me wonder especially with his choices for VP how he will do in office. Independent in the South. Specifically Georgia a battleground state!

It doesn't matter who the VP is. The Democrats are weak on national security and a vote for them is a vote in the wrong direction. Keep America free and vote McCain-tried and true patriot. Obama will appease the enemy. Then our children will have to go back to war once this one is over.

Will not vote for Obama if Hillary is not the veep choice.

He lost the nomination in '04. He couldn't deliver either North or South Carolina for Kerry. (The primary reason he was on the ticker) Cheney wiped the floor with him in '04 VP debate. Lost Iowa in '08 despite retaining all his support from '04. Lost badly in his home state of SC in '08. Why could anyone consider this a "dream" or even winning ticket?

HRC is too polarizing, as are her supporters… just listen to them here…they are loosing sight and are ready to vote for McCain…sheeesh. Now if Chuck Hagel could be tapped, an Obama Hagel ticket will not only garner the independants but a lot of the republicrats also.

its all going to come down to who is the VP and if Hillary is not the choice my Liberal friends then u can forget change and expect the mainstream voter to look at McCain unless he goes senile and picks a right wing conservative. Its either candidates election to flub up…

Obama is gaining strenth every day, with women, latinos, and blue collar, now ahead in swing states, and you boo-hooers still want Hillary… TOTALLY LAUGHABLE. more Hillary losers who were and always will be losers !! Get a grip, Hillary was not a god candidate and America is in deep doo-doo if she has a foot in the White House.

It doesn't matter who the VP is. The Democrats are weak on national security and a vote for them is a vote in the wrong direction. Keep America free and vote McCain-tried and true patriot.

ABHRC MAYBE HRC SHOULDN'T HELP O.B. YOU HATER. THATS WHY O.B. IS GOING TO LOOSE IN NOV.YOU STINKEN YOUNG FIRST TIME VOTERS THAT DONT KNOW YOUR — FROM A HOLE IN THE GROUND. YOU YOUNG LOW MORTALITY VOTERS DONT NEED CHANGE. MOST OF YOU STILL LIVE WITH MOMMY AND DADDY. YOUR ALL A BIG JOKE LIKE YOUR CANIDATE O.B. ALL HIS SIDE IS ,IS HATE.

How do any of these potential VP candidates fit into Obama's rhetoric that he is the change in Washington needed because he does not represent what is old guard Washington. Don't these candidates for VP smell of old guard Washington. I mean come no, Gore was Clinton's VP for eight years. Yeah he has done some stuff for the environment but please, Al is not as green as everyone thinks. If he want' to change the future of the environment maybe he should start with his own home. Sam Nunn, that guys been in Washington forever. So does that mean that Obama is okay if only he is not old guard Washington but that he does need those he calls firmly entrenched in the old ways to beat McCain.

I' m confused about the change I am supposed to believe in.

The choice of VP on both sides will be a major determining factor for a majority of voters. I doubt if Obama will choose Hillary, it would be a nice payback if the DNC forced her upon him as they forced him upon us. It is not unusual for the party to strongly suggest a running mate to the nominee. Time will tell. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot, unless she is his VP, then I will gag and vote for that ticket.

Obama is a liar and he's not going to win. So it doesn't matter who he picks. Even if Jesus returned to Earth and Obama picked Him as his VP, he'd still lose.
He's a loser. Plain and simple.

I also want to see Obama look at Kathleen Sebelius the Gov. of Kansas she is a very popular Democrat in a State that has been Red in the past elections and she is a Women without any Political baggage that would bring down the Obama campaign.

She would be my first choice Edwards second .

It will be a tough choice for Obama alot of good Democrats on that list.

Obama take you time and choice wisely.

Gore for VP
H. Clinton - Supreme Court
McCain - Secretary of Defense
Wesley Clark - National Security Advisor
Edwards - Secretary of State
and Sebelius - Chief of Staff

That's my dream ticket & entourage! If Obama could just "leak" the names of who he'd appoint to Supreme Court, SoD, NSA, SoS, CoS- maybe that would bring more people on board.

Edwards, Gore, Webb or Clark are all great choices for VP.
I think Senator Clinton would be an excellent choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services. That way she could work on what is near and dear to her and that is reforming the Health care industry and insurance.
To all the "still bitter" HRC supporters your canidate lost. She ran a long tough campaign but it is over and if the only way you vote for Obama is for her to VP, then you are not an Obama supporter anyway.
If you support the Democratic party and care about improving the lives of many Americans you will vote for Obama but if you are so spoiled and childishly self centered not to care about what is best for most Americans but only that your team wins, you need to seek professional counseling. If HRC would have won I an Obama supporter would have had no problem voting for Clinton.
I guess that is were Obama supporters and HRC supporters are different, we want whats best for America and that is definaetly not John McCain.
OBAMA '08

I thought Edwards already indicated he was not interested in second fiddle. Dollars to donuts that changes if he's actually offered the gig.

I realize this is an Obama site–and I seldom get posted–Can't figure out why Obama does not have a strong lead in the polls with the hundreds of millions he is throwing around. He almost looks as rich as Edwards now–smooth and shiney! Nurse for McCain–my taxes are high enough, thank you.

It's not blackmail to say "HRC for VP or I vote for the other guy" - that's an ultimatum. Blackmail would be "HRC for VP or I leak to the press that you accepted bribes to get elected."

Reading these comments really makes me fearful for November. Are this many voters really that petty and deluded? "Me and my mom and her 14 Democratic brothers and sisters are voting McCain!" Way to focus on the issues, America.

HRC was not robbed of a nomination by the DNC or the media, or the Illuminati or Skull and Bones or anyone else for that matter. There was a system that's been in place for years, and the delegates weighed heavily in favor of Obama. Michigan and Florida didn't get stolen from HRC, she would've lost with or without them.

If you're a conservative Republican at heart, or you TRULY do believe McCain is a better candidate based on the issues, then vote for him. If you're bitter about Hillary not getting the nomination or you have a secret fear of an African-American in the White House, please, for the good of the nation, grow up.

This is news? They are on a list of 20? Let me play- Hillary Clinton and Bill Richardson. CNN, give me credit for coming up with 2 names on the list.

Leah,

Do you realize the danger in your words? Saying you will vote for McCain if Obama doesn't put Hillary on the ticket undermines every dire situation our country faces today. You will vote for an endless war in Iraq, two crucial Supreme Court appointments that can eventually overturn roe vs. wade (among other consequences), a continued dependency on oil instead of finding alternatives, and an extremely relaxed approach to global warming, all because you think Hillary got a raw deal in the primary? It was her poorly run campaign that cost her the largest lead ever in a primary election, not the media, Obama, or anyone else you want to blame. But nevermind that. Go ahead. Vote for McCain and then reap what you sow. Genius.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

I wouldn't do it if I were Edwards. If Obama doesn't get elected this would make Edwards a 3 time loser, eliminating any future chance he has of becoming president.

HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!!!!!!!!

CLINTON or bust!

Hillary!!!!!!

If Obama and his team disrepect HRC, they will never get my vote. I have always voted for a Democrate for president but will stay home if HRC is not offered the VP position on the ticket.

I kept saying and I'm still saying that OBAMA/GORE would be a strategic move, not only for this term (4~8) but also for the next. Gore has helped champion lots of things that have revolutionized our society; he's currently in the proceess of doing one.

Just look up all my comments on these blogs about OBAMA/GORE, you'd know now that I kept saying this long time ago… people are beginning to get the drift just now..

Are people serious when they say Joe Biden? I have no idea who to vote for as I'm not crazy about Obama or McCain. Who I choose will depend a lot on who they pick for their VP. If Obama picks Hillary, Gore, or Biden, there is no way I am voting for him.

Why is everyone forgetting about the Nader/Gonzalez team. If the media would let the public know that they have a chose, the polls would be different.
Alabama

Wake up democrats. Obama needs someone with successful executive experience. Ideally someone from the midwest who can help him deliver everything surrounding IL, which is realatively up for grabs. That is the formula for a landslide. Its pretty simple.

Edwards and Biden are my two top choices. I don't think he can choose another woman without the Hillary fanatics going nuts.

As for the campaign finance item. I think Obama is smart not to limit himself to a spending cap. We have all seen how the republicans play, they will use 527 to swiftboat him the same way they did Kerry. I recall a lot of negative talk about his wife Theresa as well, same thing they are now doing wth Michelle. If Kerry didn't have to waste time against the swiftboat attacks, the white house would not be the Bush families private foundation where the family idiot has been parked for 8 years. Now Barrack has the team and money to fight these smear and defend ads. If John McCain had gone back on his word, all the hot air political hacks would be touting it as a great strategic move. How come no one is upset that he used public funds as collateral for a campaign loan. The hypocracy continues! When your home is foreclosed see if you can get a sweetheart loan deal with your tax dollars.

On the economy Obama is beating John McSame in the polls.

McSame is beating Obama on matters on national security and foreign policy. Obama need not pick Edward, rather he should look for some one with great national security credential for example, Sam Nunn, Wesley Clark or Jim Webb. That would neutralize McSame advantage as a war hero and lead to landslide victory for the dems.

thats it? aren't there issues to discuss?

Edwards is a proven loser.

Hmmm! Edwards … not too sure.

Obama should aim for a different VP in both terms.
One way to ensure 2016 has two good candidates

Wesley Clarke or Joe Biden or Al Gore = 1st term
Seibelius or Richardson or Clinton = 2nd term

Everyone!!! Think like an American first and what we can acheive together…

Good News!!!

Yes We Can….

HE SHOULD PICK 2 VEEPS. AFTER ALL THIS IS A YEAR FOR CHANGE.

The discussion of who Barak Obama is considering for Vice President should be done within his group and his group only. Vetting through the media and through leaks from our legislators is not going to give this country balanced leadership. All of them (member of Congress), and to a great extent, the general public, have too many axes to grind from the last 20 plus years of lack-luster top-down leadership.
A trail of leaks, I believe, should not give sway to the final decision Mr. Obama must make. While recognizing the need for political support from the power groups, he must also remember who it is he is asking to vote for him in the general election. The American electorate is looking to him and his potential administration to change our grid-locked, lobbyist controlled form of government.
Let him decide…what have we got to lose?

Chuck Hagel would bring the most to strengthen an Obama ticket. Who better than McCain’s “buddy” to counter his positions and broaden the tickets appeal in the purple AND Red states..

A principled patriot with gravitas . Decorated war vet. Successful business CEO. Not running for reelection. Bi-partisan record. Foreign relations experience. A true maverick with backbone. Popular among independents. Attractive, articulate, forceful and likeable.

TIRED, COME ON AMERICAN ARE YOU ALL TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT OBAMA AND MCCAIN EVERY MIN OF THE DAY. IF I COULD VOTE NOW I WOULD ENOUGH IS ENOUGH THERE IS OTHER NEWS IN AMERICA TO REPORT ABOUT. AND WHO CARE WHO THE VP IS IF HE IS ANYTHING LIKE THE ONE WE HAVE OR DO WE EVEN HAVE ONE NOW.

Why would Gore want it when he has already been VP…Hillary doesn't need to be VP. I preferred Hillary for the nomination but since she didn't get it she should return to the Senate and enjoy life…I think Edwards would be great…Powell would be my dream ticket…Who's Nunn?…New York Mayor Bloomberg would be great as well. Since Obama is big on making changes in DC why bring someone in who has been around DC forever.

LISA

HILLARY DIDN'T GET THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT SHE NEEDED FROM YOU GUYS AND OBAMA DIDN'T NEEDED YOUR SUPPORT.
WE HAD HIM COVERED DURING THE PRIMARIES AND WE WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM IN THE GENERAL.

THANKS, BUT NO THANKS

Gag me! Yes we can't! The Dems highly polished left wing media driven, socialist redistribution of wealth house of cards will come crashing down when they try to implement it. Businesses are "bad" and anyone who makes a profit is "evil" .

Hold onto your pocketbooks. If you think your taxes are bad now then "you ain't seen nothing yet". Should be Obama's theme song.

ANYONE but THE CLINTONS!!

John Edwards is my first choice

Anybody BUT Hillary would be fine…

Hillary for VP or I'm voting for McCain - just like my friends are

Dear PUMA PACers
PUMA people Hillary is still waiting for you to send her some money to help her with her bills. Come on and show us Obama supporters how much you love her and send her your money. Your lip service is not helping her at all. We don't fear you as you can see. Obama doesn't care about you as you can see so help the one that you CLAIMED stood up for you. MONEY is what she needs.
Obama08 with or without you PUMA people

My vote for VP goes to John Edwards. Obama/Edwards would be a POWER TEAM.

To all of the Democrats that say they'll vote a Republican, remember, the neoconservatives that have given us the mess we have today were former Democrats too. I guess you'd rather be part of the problem. I choose to be part of the solution.

Obama could pick Carter as his running mate, and it would still be a winning ticket.

Just to get the facts straight…Obama never signed a contract that he would accept public financing. He merely filled out a questionaire. He even went further than that and gave an explaination on the questionaire that he would only accept public funds if he had a discussion with McSame on the terms of public funds. That discussion never occured, and McSame then waited to accept public funds after Obama opted out of public funds. McSame knew this would happen, and waited for the cheapshot on Obama because he has nothing else to run on.

If Obama is serious about change, he will pick a woman. Edwards is old white maile politics.

At this point who cares, Obama is just a bunch of words and more words…I am not looking forward to the next 4 years at all…Obama/McCain…both unacceptable.

You people who demand that Hillary be on the ticket or you will vote for McCain aren't democrats at all. Anyone who would use blackmail to get their way and not caring about the good of the party is pretty pathetic.

I have always felt that Senator Obama and John Edwards would make the best team. I see them being abe to be the most aligned in governing the country. I would most prefer John Edwards as president if anything were to happen to Senator Obama.
Sorry can't stand the possibility of Clinton. That just doesn't work. I do not want Clinton as president period. In my opinion if this race had been between Clinton and Edwards, Edwards would have won.
I know that there are people out there who love Hillary. Based on her actions, her behavior in the Senate, the way she ran her campaign… I have absolutely NO desire o see her in the white house. She and Bill were despicable and outrageous and were way out of line during the campaing. Their propensity to lie is huge. Bill Clinton was disbarred and impeached for 'lying' under oath. The Clintons DO NOT need to be given more power and rewarded for their behavior. I won't vote for a ticket with Hillary on it. To me it would feel like voting for George Bush after all that we know about him as a leader.
Obama/Edwards if the BEST leadership for our country. I didn't know he was still being considered but I hope he will accept if asked because he would be a great president and they would make a great TEAM FOR CHANGE.

All of those so call Hilliary Supportor, please GO ahead and vote for McCain, but please stop with your threats about Hilliary as VP. It is not going to happen. We don't need your votes anyway. Threats never get people with they won't. OBAMA/GORE/EDWARDS 2008

I hope not!

Obama/ Gore with Edwards as Attorney General and Powell as Sec. of State.

Edwards, Nunn, maybe Gore……….EXCELLENT !!!

I AM SO TIRED OF THE HRC SUPPORTERS TRYING TO USE BLACKMAIL TO GET HILLARY THE VP SLOT. NEWS FLASH 18 MILLION SMART DEMOCRATES WILL CHOOSE THE CANDIDATE THAT SUPPORTS THEIR VIEWS. THE VERY FEW OUT OF THE 18 MILLION WILL CONTINUE TO WHINE AND VOTE AGAINST THEIR VIEWS OUT OF SPITE. HOW CHILDISH IS THAT.

Obama's rhetoric is about bringing people together - even if you don't necessarily agree with the other side. If he doesn't pick Hillary, he's a hypocrite and won't have my support.
Your actions need to match your words if you want people to believe in you. Already Obama is backing out of his campaign finance promises…

Two losers. And Edwards repeatedly said he didn't want it. And so has Al Gore. So if they accept it, they are liars just like Barrack.
We can have a Dem ticket filled with flip-floping liars.

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick needs to keep her mouth shut. I don't remember anyone annointing her Head Leak for the VP Choice Communications Director.

You know this is exciting and I am enjoying the possibilities. But I want to use this time to say please, if you don't like Obama, just shut your mouth. Go vote for McCain but just shut your constant complaining. Who cares if you are voting for McCain? If so good for you. It's your American choice to vote for somebody who will continue to drive what left of a country we have into the ground. But just stop with your constant whining.

Edwards would be a great choice.

Gore for VP
H. Clinton - Supreme Court
McCain - Secretary of Defense
Wesley Clark - National Security Advisor
Edwards - Secretary of State
and Sebelius - Chief of Staff

That's my dream ticket & entourage!

I like Joe Biden. He has the Foreign Policy expertise and is a straight shooter.

whoever is his choice, will be more acceptable than him. He cannot win on his own merit, and he does not have any so far.

One question. Why do people always say Obama is lying to us? Or that he is untrustworthy? What actions has HE taken, (not somone who he happens to know) that would be deemed untrustworthy? Someone answer my question. He did not steal any election. He won it smartly and fairly. Hillary ran a bad campaign. Those combinations proved detremental to her campaign. Nothing was stolen from her by the DNC or anyone else. If you want to blame someone blame her campaign team.

VP: Edwards already said he would not accept it didn't he? I think Wesley Clark may be a good option, or Biden.

Garry: no one cares how your family is gonna vote. Obama won more states than Hilliary, had more pledged delagates and even if Michigan and florida would have got fully seated he still would have be in the lead in pledged delagates. They both had about 18 million votes, so I dont think u can say he was "selected". He earned it bro! Why is it that some Clinton supporters cant get that through their heads? The only way she would of won is where she didnt include some of the caucus states….Get serious!!!! Lets unite.

go democrats

Follow me sheep…… I do not support NAFTA…..Well, maybe i do just a little. Follow me sheep…….I will get the troops out of Iraq……..Well, things are looking good maybe they will stay. Follow me sheep…….I will hold dialogue with all leaders in the thought of love and peace………..Barack Obama said Wednesday that he would possibly send troops into Pakistan to hunt down terrorists BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB Pakistan Isnt that envading a soverign country?…………. Follow me sheep…………………. I will not raise taxes…………..Well ,maybe just a little

Change You Can Believe IN

PLEASE BE AL!!!!! His energy use went up this year in his house. That is the type of change we need!!!

If he picks Sebelius or any other woman besides Hillary, it will be another slap in the face to women. I won't even consider him a possiblility if he pics another woman. How much are we supposed to take??? But, I would understand if he didn't pick her, the interns (OBAMA) aren't supposed to be telling the one who should be in charge (HILLARY) what to do!!!!!

Hillary 08, 12, 16, whenever she's a candidate

Hagel as VP would be McCain's worst nightmare!

If Obama hopes to win ~ he'd better have HILLARY on his list!

Like most women, I'll be voting for HILLARY, and if that sweeps
Obama in the White House, so be it!

If Hillary is not on the ticket., then Obama will find himself without a job.

All you people who are going to vote for Mccain if Hillary isn't on the ticket should just go do it. I'm tired of hearing you, I make enough and am old enough to survive and probably thrive under a Repub again, do you?

See most of her supporters are low income and not college educated. Hmmm Aren't those two of the groups of people usually hurt most by a Repub president? You want to cut your nose off to spite your face? Fine, I don't care anymore. Shut up and do it or get behind Obama, who will actually look out for your interests.

Let's not play the speculative game - it's futile.

It'd be nice to have some youth in office.

Thanks for your weekly breifing CNN on Obamas VP pick?????

Edwards to me like Clinton would be more useful in another position. VP is like a sitting duck. They could both champion their cause’s poverty and health care in other positions dedicated to that. The American people would benefit greatly with these two working full time on these very important issues.

OH YOU GOT THANK THAT UNCLE RUSH. IF IT WAS NOT FOR OPERATION CHAOS WE WOULD BE LOOKING AT HISTORY, I MEAN HILLARY UP THERE WITH OBAMA.

Wesley Clarke or Sam Nunn would be wiser to pick for VP. They both have foreign policies and military experience. Gore, Edwards, and Clinton still can help with getting other votes Obama needs.

Hillary does not complement Obama. Hillary supporters who wish bad things on Obama are only holding on to any possibility that she would be in place to be presisdent. So just stop it already.

To Bash

Gore is a con artist that all you liberals think is God…….He made $100 million off you clown's last year alone. The guy uses enough electricity to keep up 234 house holds a year (look it up its public knowledge). not to mention traveling all around the world in a private jet.

I will never conserve energy knowing people like him use as much as they do. The man is a con artist, his electric bill last year alone was $13,000. mine was just over $900 and I am not trying to conserve at all.

Um… didn't Edwards already say EXPLICITLY that even if offered he wouldn't accept? Why is he still on the list? And why does CNN keep wasting news space with this junk?

I like Joe Biden and Edwards too. Gore is above all this, I don't think he should do it. Webb is not the type, he is not a follower and will call Obama out if he says something stupid. It think that would be good for the country but the Repubs would take too much advantage of that since they can't act like adults about these things. Richardson is good too but I think someone with military or foreign policy credentials would be best to counteract John McCains fear mongering.

Obama has run a smart, savvy campaign. I trust him to pick the perfect running mate…whoever that might be.

As to the Clinton supporters still threatening to vote for the Democrat nominee…your choice, but please realize that Clinton can't be elected President-EVER- by just 18 million voters. If you wont' support Obama, do you think that the Obama supporters will support Clinton in another run? Wake up, if you EVER want to see her run again, and stand a chance at winning, you will vote for Obama so that you can expect that when her time comes, his supporters will support her. Otherwise, if you don't vote for Obama, and he loses, you and Hillary will be blamed, and she can kiss her future political plans goodbye forever.

Does it really matter? Obama leans farther LEFT than ALL of them. He's too LIBERAL for America. He will lose.

For me to even consider voting for Obama, he would have to have Hillary on the ticket. He's sounding more and more like the "typical politician" who does anything to get the votes — oh, that's what he said about Hillary. Anyway, I am finding is dishonesty and his core values (black liberation church member for 20 years with a minister that preached hate and racism) very difficult to stomach and making over Michelle is not going to help. if Clinton is not on the ticket, I'm voting for McCain. Not bitter and not a racist!

he better pick hillary or he wont get my vote. and that's a promise.

Edwards as VP, I would have to vote for McCain….

I"m not all that concerned about , who will be VP. It's just a "Slot"position, to try and get ; "the other side, to rally around me". A strategy of politics; who can bring in the most votes, that I don't have? Can this person, lead the Country; and keep us safe , from our enemies……….Now thats the real question, to be asking yourselves!

I'd like to know why Obama should choose Hillary when such a large majority of her people are going to vote for McCain based on the dirty politics she played during the primary season. I'll vote for him no matter who he chooses but all you guys make me hope he does NOT choose her.

You guys and your PUMA crap and all of the nasty blogging ruined that for her.

Congrats…

Who Cares!!!

Hahahaha! Yeah, pick Gore or Edwards, Obama. Let's remind America again of what losers they are. YAWN! Boring ticket….

Not a bad ticket at all…Edwards is strong in debateing the issues. A tough Dem. I think it would be a great Administration.

Neither Gore nor Edwards will bring strength to that ticket. He needs someone with a military background to help him with this war mess. Nunn would be a good choice. But didn't Edwards already turn down the VP slot????

Obama and Edwards……sounds good. Obama is smart, as any great leader would do, you surround yourself with the very best from both parties for the good of the country. I am so proud of Obama's strategy, what a smart man, I can see him reaching back into the pool of smart politicians, common American and the brightest economists to get us out of the mess that we are in and put us on top. But the most important thing that Obama can do is to put God first in this campaign and all things will be given unto us as Americans. PUT GOD FIRST MR. OBAMA…….We can do this….Obama 08!