WASHINGTON (CNN) – In an election that's been indelibly shaped by the Internet, veepstakes speculation is alive and well on Facebook, world's sixth most-trafficked Web site.
Among Democrats on the popular social networking site, Hillary Clinton is far and away the favorite to be tapped as Barack Obama's running mate. For John McCain, Mike Huckabee leads the prospective vice presidential pack.
More than 3,000 Facebook members have joined over 40 groups supporting Clinton for vice president, though most of the groups were originally formed to push for an Obama-Clinton unity ticket during the long primary battle. Once Clinton dropped out, many of these Facebook groups started pushing for her to be tapped as Obama's running mate.
Clinton is trailed by John Edwards, who is backed by 18 groups with nearly 2,000 members. He's followed by Bill Richardson with 514 Facebook supporters, putting the New Mexico governor slightly ahead of Joe Biden, who has 510 fans hoping Obama puts him on the ticket.
The Democratic frontrunners are followed, in descending order, by Jim Webb, Kathleen Sebelius, Al Gore, Wes Clark, Chuck Hagel, Evan Bayh, Mark Warner, Claire McCaskill and Janet Napolitano.
Three students at an all-girls Catholic high school in Houston are rooting for Obama to tap long shot Democratic candidate Mike Gravel. And one 18-member Facebook group, launched in February of last year, is holding out hope that Obama will choose Bill Clinton as his running mate.
Among Republicans, Huckabee (3,697 Facebook supporters) and Mitt Romney (over 2,700 supporters) are the favorites to share the ticket with McCain. But aside from McCain's former presidential rivals, few GOP politicians seem to be generating much buzz on the site.
Bobby Jindal, Sarah Palin and Condoleezza Rice have a few hundred supporters each, just a fraction of the frontrunners' total. They're followed by Haley Barbour, Fred Thompson, John Thune and Mark Sanford.
And Charlie Crist, who regularly tops speculation among political observers, draws just 11 supporters. One of them is Canadian.
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They've got to be frontfunners for Facebook, because the real world is tired of them. If I see that Huckabeast one more time I think I'm going to puke. And if I hear one more of Hillary's lies, I'll puke again.
...probably because they are the two most known individuals on the poll at this time due to them being the last ones to exit the primaries...
CNN don't shut down my comments with regards to Nader's story.
Here is again:
This is democratic country. Nader deserves to present his opinions.
I don’t understand these people or is it because the majority of you become anarchists who try to shut down other candidates. Those of you who only think about achieving high scores in grand theft auto game rather than reading the news about facts. Read, study, analyze and compare what their idea are and choose (use your brain and not your mouth and don’t use foul language unless you aren’t smart enough to use intelligent arguments) which one has better idea, which one is for or against Americans’ interests with regard to NAFTA/economy, foreign policies, etc.
This is not American Idol or any singing, acting, dancing or speech competitions.
Obama is a flip flop liar. He is the same old politician. He flip flop about Public Funding and NAFTA. During the primary, he said he did not aware of his staff talking to the Canadian about NAFTA but look at his position about NAFTA now, it is exactly what his staff said to the Canadian that time. He lies to Americans to get votes. This is change that you can expect from him. Also, at the Al Gore endorsement Obama rally, when the Governor of Michigan mention Hillary name, Obama's supporters boo her rudely. This is the Unity that Obama promise you. This is another change that you can expect from Obama. After all of this, I suggest all Americans do not ever listen to anything Obama say but look at what Obama did instead. He will never get my support or my vote no matter what Hillary say to convince us to support him. I simply can not support a flip flop liar.
Hillary is NOT an honorable woman. I keep saying that for a reason, she really isn't. Her mother raised her stupidly, to think only of herself. We can't use her on our team. Kick her to the curb and let her ruin someone else's administration.
At a time of non-stop news, endless "extreme" everything, how dumb is this article? Give it a rest, guys!
Oh, yeah put a religious nut case in the White House. We are already going back 100 years with McCain, now send us back to biblical days with Huckanut!
I might as well order my FDLS dress and hairdo now.
Obama is very liberal and needs a moderate to conservative Democrat with LOTS of experience to balance out his ticket-while Edwards is certainly likeable, he and Obama are just the same and the Republicans will bury them in November by promoting them as weak JimmyCarter-types. I hate to say it but Obama NEEDs Hillary now. If he doesn't choose her I think he'll lose against a strong McCain/Romney ticket. Jennifer Cape Cod
No one wants to be the VP, after such a bruising primary. Hillary only thinks about herself, which makes life easy. I always ask myself, now what does Hillary want–and it's always something selfish.
In this case, she wants to be prez in 2012, which means she'll have to stab Barack in the back. So, I'm not buying her getting onboard and "helping" Barack. Help him do what, step off a cliff.
She's poison, get let her go back home to NY, or wherever she's from.
Facebook is a group that is 95% junior high, HS, and college kids that really know nothing about what they want.
Some will know, but the vast majority have no idea what they want or how they want it.
As a young man myself (26), what I stand for is what is not now, but 30 years from now.
My age bracket will not have SS or medicare, our debt in borrowed money is $44 trillion dollars, while we bring in around $6 trillion annually...
We are in tremendous trouble keeping our country alive if we don't do something about it.
Neither candidate cares about this at all, so why should I care? I invest in gold, silver, and ammunition because that is what will keep me alive.
What is the point of this article? It clearly shows who some people want to be given the VP nod, NOT who will actually be the given the nod. Hillary is clearly stubborn and powerhungry, which generally won't yield a good working relationship with a president. Moreover, her husband shares these same qualities, and will follow her. She isn't the front runner. If you want to know who the frontrunner is, don't use facebook, rather look at Intrade, where people bet on who will be the VP. Currently, Web leads with nearly a 25% chance of getting the nod. Hillary, by contrast, only has a 12% chance, despite having a huge number of supporters.
McCain/Huckabee 08
Whaaaaaaaaa, look at me, let me be VP, whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
I can't stand Hillary and I would never ask her back on any stage, because she does not know when to leave. I can't stand to look at her.
Hillary as VP still wouldn't help Obama!
He's unelectable!
Hillary – stay away from this loser!
OOhhh! FACEBOOK! McSame's big hook-up with the young people...
I hate liars. Especially the ones who say they're working for the people when they are really working for themselves. Hillary is one of those liars. She really doesn't care about the people and will lie, steal, and cheat her way up the ladder.
Thanks for showing your true colors. And to think I respected her at one time. Not anymore, my eyes are wide open.
I can only hope and pray that the Obama team has the good judgement to offer Hillary the VP position. I don't think they will, but it is the only way i will vote for him. And I can't see what he has against H. Clinton being his VP, as he has most of Bill Clinton's team now hired. What's the big deal about "change" with all the Clinton team working for him? I can only hope that Obama screws up BEFORE he gets the nomination in Aug., because I know he will after if not before, when it is too late to get Hillary for our Dem. nomination.
The news is still protecting Obama and Michelle. I was watching her on the View, and she DID say Obama was "pathetic", not empathetic. She said "He's so sweet and pathetic". If she had said it the other way, she would have said "sweet and empathetic", there was no pause there for a comma. But everyone is covering for her. She runs him completely–if he gets elected, she will be our president, and he just a figurehead. God help us then. We desperately need Hillary.
If Edwards get's on the ticket I will never vote for Obama. I will write Hillary's name in or just stay home that day...
I Dont Think Hillary Is Going To Be Number Two When She Would Have A Lot More Influence Back In The Senate!
Jim at 1:51pm, good observation.
As an Obama supporter, I'm okay with whomever he selects as long as he does the proper "Vetting."
And if that's Senator Clinton, I'm all for it. She brings a wealth of knowledge, contacts and a support group of more than 10 million strong. So, while she'd attract some people to the polls who'd vote against her, (yes, there are a LOT of people who don't like her and that was before the primaries really got started), I think she'd solidify Ohio, Pennsylvania and perhaps Florida. As well, Arkansas could turn. With those states, Obama is President.
I'm tired of the last 6 years otf total Republican domination, and then the last 1 1/2 years with a Repub as President.
And guess what? According to an AP/IPSOS poll recently, 80% of Americans feel that this country is on the wrong track.
If I look at many of McCain's policies, a good number of them follow along the same poor outcomes that President Bush provided for us. So, again, whomever Obama chooses, I'm good with that.
I will say, growing up as a Baptist, I like some of Huckabees social outlook. I just didn't care for any of his policies. And like Obama, I'd let McCain choose his own. He's pretty smart enough to do that.
HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!!
Either of the two are huge mistakes.
Who cares what the Repugnants do....but as for the Democrats, I don't think Clinton would be a right fit for Obama....not because she is not a good candidate, but she may be bigger than what that position offers and end up overplaying her hand and undermining his postions. She definitely should get a position of power within the party but VP might be a slap in the face for her....plus, deep down I still think she and her cohorts hopes Obama loses so that she can run again in 4 yrs, cus they know that if McBush wins, he won't last more than 4 yrs.
so?
Sen Obama will make the decision in his own time. Give it a rest, pleeeease.
She should be the one running for President!!!!!!!!!
Obama should not even be on the ticket. Obama is selected, NOT Elected!!!!!!!
PUMApac
Hear us roar!!!!!!!!
No more fuel–in anticipation of conflagaration and fires...!!
I have a suggestion.....Billary take Bubba and Chelsea on a nice long boat cruise (Alaska is nice this time of year).....if you come back after the GE it would be soooo nice.
If you do take that cruise I will match the little boy's price for his bicycle ($400) that he gave you IF YOU WOULD JUST DISAPPEAR.(I hope you feel good about spending his money that you and your family enjoyed in San Juan.
Obama/Gore.... this is becoming reality that Gore is the #1 pick right now........ Mccain: who knows I think he just baiting and waiting for Obama to pick first...
Wow someone posts as "woman for GOP VP"
Doesn't this person know anything about politics? The GOP has NEVER nominated a minority (non-white, non-male or non protestant) person for president of vice president.
The TRUTH hurts doesn't????
GOP = Good Ol'boy Party....... how them gas prices treating you?
Yawn
Stand up and run around the desk. I am starting to wake back up.
Argggggg, Obama is one big LIE!! He is filled with hate against the white people and before November...all will know just what kind of person Obama is......he is a loser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PUMApac
PUMA Democrat!!!
Wow, must be a slow day down in Atlanta. I'm betting some intern is made to work on a Friday (when no one else is there). This kind of iditotic story is the best that kid could come up with?
You guys are grasping at straws big time.
Hey Democrats for McCain.......Thank you for voting with us, However we feel you are laughing stock of politics and could never truely welcome you turncoats......we will enjoy your votes and "USE" you to the fullest. Do you expect anything from us in return.......LMAO
McCain 08
I doubt the VP will be Hillary, sorry to burst facebooks bubble
Huckabee would be a great VP, but he would outshine McCain to the point of him being a liability. McCain would also lose the Independents and any confused Dems with a preacher on the ticket.
Hillary will not be picked, but we should keep the flame burning ... why? I have no idea, but the Republicans posing as Dems seem to know.
Hillary will end up being Sec of Health and Human Services IF Barack wins..
Huckabee will end up in Arkansas, where he belongs, wondering why he's so disliked by Republicans and Independents.
I doubt the VP will be Hillary. Sorry to burst facebook's bubble
John Edwards would be great! So would Bill Richardson.
I don't care who the GOP selects.
Please pick Sam Nunn as your VP. He will bring foreign policy experience, age, and can help deliver Georgia in the election.
Thank you.
as long as it's not Romney....that guy is straight SCARY.
but i suppose Huckabee is scary too.
so is Hillary
wow, what happened to the US? when THESE are the best VP candidates we can come up with?
Yes, Hillary should be the vice president. She & Obama could pull their supporters together and win the election!
Obama/Hillary 08!!!!
Facebook seriously? Obama is ahead in a lot of the polls recently so this whole hype about needing Clinton on the ticket I think is wearing thin. Though I would love to see them both campaign together. I think realistically he probably won't pick her. After all his core message is about change and Clinton does not represent that since she is the establishment. I don't know how he will defend putting her on the ticket. And as much postives that Clinton brings to the ticket she also has many negatives. Therefore a very diffcult decision but am sure he will pick someone great.
Hillary ought to be McCain's running mate. With all the crossover support she received in Demo primaries from Republicans intent on derailing Obama, it somehow seems appropriate now for her to be McCain's choice for his vice president.
Sterling Greenwood
Aspen Free Press
ditto that WD
I truly hope Hillary comes out and announces she does not want the V.P.
She is far to superior and intellectual to play "prop up Obama" for the next four years.
He will never win the General Election and we her supporters do not want her aligned with a loser.
Come and Join: PUMA PAC where Hillary is our only concern.
Huckabee........maybe........Hillary........no show
AOL Straw Poll: Our weekly survey was restarted again on Friday, June 20 at 11AM ET. The first week of the general election AOL Straw Poll had nearly 410,000 votes. John McCain came out ahead of Barack Obama, 56%-44%. We will be launching a new version of this poll shortly that includes third-party presidential candidates.
This week it is McCain 64% to Obama's 36%. You can only vote once in this poll. There isn't a Blue State on the Map!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PUMApac
PUMA Democrats on the move!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hillary will have more power by staying in the Senate. And if Obama falters, Hillary is back on 2012. To take a VP role would be dead ending her political career to possible 4 years and certainly it would be over in 8.
Smart people, Hillary for V.P. 08 President 2016.
All I can say is that Senator Obama will pick who ever he feels is right for his VP. It is quite obvious that he is not going to be bullied into picking Hillary. If he does select Hillary, it will be because he feels she is the right one. There are many good people for Obama to pick from. Personally, I like Webb, Biden, Nunn or Hillary.
Gotta love Huck, but how much would he bring to McCain??? I don't know much about him, but he certainly is likable and funny!
who gives a crap about facebook?! I mean, we are pretty sure hillary is not going to be the VP cuz look at her future chief of staff in the obama admin. Yea so cross our BILLARY
HUCKABEE would be the biggest mistake for McCain. He's creepy!
Arggggg!? Would you like me to get you a bag? Thank goodness Obama's lies don't affect you that way.
Senator Clinton is at the top of my wish list for the vp slot on this ticket – in fact she is the only real option in my opinion after the primary election the Democratic party just completed. Haters can say what they want about Senator Clinton but she is a smart and great lady and many of us support her (even college educated white males under the age of 45 like myself)
As I read this column, it reminds me of how some of the voters swears out Obama thinks he Jesus, Moses or a Savior. To be honest, who really think they are the people from the bible......
The next time you begin to think about Obama in this manner, direct it to the real people, The Clintons. They felt and still feel they are entitle to EVERYTHING, no matter who is honestly entitled to it………………
THEY THINKS IT’S THEIRS FOR THE TAKING.
Be Careful Obama, Things may not be what they seem………….
Interesting that the younger crowd (I think it's safe to say that the Facebook crowd generally represents a younger demographic) are going for some of the more traditional candidates. You might have thought they would have been looking at the candidates that more outwardly reflect change.
The thought of Clinton on his ticket makes me nausea. I don't not feel Obama has to pander to her voters, they are either for the issues or they are not. If Clinton had won most of Obamas supporters would've backed her, Obama OR not. You want to know why? Because his supporters are people who are TIRED of Washington politics as is. We want someone DIFFERENT (btw, Clinton is no change). We want things to change for the better, we are beyond tired of Bush's "I'll do what I want, screw the people" way of running government. And as much as I cannot stand Clinton after this primary, I would've NEVER considered voting McCain over her. Its called maturity, and you PUMAS need to learn it. Also, PUMAS, stop calling yourself Democrats. Also, stop calling yourself Clinton supporters, she's not running anymore. Let it go.
Obama to the White House with... or without Clinton
Huckabee is a "Social Conservative" and is not acceptable to Republican party. They would want far right maniacs like Mitt Romney.
Hillary has too much baggage of her own and even more of her husband (the latest gal he is screwing is Julia McMohan per National Enquirer). She may make it miraclously but not with her husband.
Ok, so 3,000 on facebook for the Obama/Clinton ticket. There is another group with close to 1,000,000 against Hillary Clinton all together. At one time, there were over one million in that group. Why wasn't that reported?
3000 people constitutes a movement on facebook? are you aware that there was a group entitled "if 1,000,000 people join this group, my girlfriend will have a threesome with me" that had several hundred thousand members? I'm sure you can find "Stephen Colbert" support groups with totals a whole order of magnitude higher than that. Why was this article even written?
People from outside of Louisiana who continue to tout Bobby Jindal for VP, obviuosly haven't been watching what he is actually doing as Governor. I was and hope to continue to be one of his supporters, but there are 2 main issues right now that have a large majority of Louisiana voters upset...his decision not to veto a 200% pay raise for the state legislature which would take effect July 1st, and a repeal on the Stelly Tax (which would help considering gas prices), but he doesn't favor the repeal to take effect until 2010. Do a google news search and you will see the anger, even suggestions of recall.
More Indepents DON'T want Clinton on the ticket! How can she be on the ticket when the RNC bases most of their attacks on what she and her clan have said about Obama? CNN-still pushing-still dividing the Dems by keeping this option up front-making it harder for her supporters to move on.
Facebook? Someone is paid to monitor Facebook and write a political piece based on their findings?
You PUMA folk make me (and much of the nation) laugh. You say you are 18 million strong. HAHAHAHAHAHA. Right. Get a life, and stop being BITTER that your candidate did not get picked.
It's on Facebook? Well, Obama and McCain just have no choice.
Since they both refused to exit when the time has come and gone to do so, most people noticed them. Nothing more to it. Believe me.
Poor old McCain,
he's going to get steamrolled,
worst Republican loss since Goldwater/Miller ticket
and I cant wait for it.
NOT HILLARY PLEASE.
if a woman and black man govern this country, it will be a better place to live
I would trust Republicans, Huckabee, before any Clinton. At least he isn't claiming to be a democrat, but act like a republican. When he comments negatively, it's not by discrediting someone in his own party.
Obama/Huckabee 08
As a Clinton supporter that will not vote for Obama, I hope she does not accept a request to be the Vice President nominee. With or without her. Obama will lose the general election. The Republican attack machine has not even started yet and with the polls showing about a tie vote, its really going to look bad for Obama. I will be casting my vote for Nader.
FOOLS for HILLARY...even now it's all about Hillary..She still has a need for those ruby heels.
Naders only purpose it to pull votes from the the main characters. He has been successful in the past and will do so again. I will write Hillary on my ballot, as will many that I know. I cannot vote for anyone that may be on my ballot at this time. If Hillary is asked and agrees to be Obamas VP, I might vote for that ticket. It would be hard for me to do, but that is the only way Obama gets my vote.
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."
How is this news?
Really?
Bla,Bla,Bla Here goes Wolf with his obssesion with V.P pick. Give it a Rest Wolf you keep barking like a Wolf we are not in rash to know who the V.P's are.
Now lets think about this. If Hillary joins the Republican's she'll be slapping the Democrats in the face. That would be fine for me...it would show her true colors – PHONY! If YOU leave the party, Sen. Clinton, for a VP slot under a Republican administration, turn in your Dem Card!!! YOU will also look like a liar when YOU called for UNITY. But I know that you are smarter than that. I just wanted to sound like one of those bitter fake HRC supporters from that PUMA (MORE LIKE KITTENS) group...
Obamabots, transform!!!
NO HILLARY! NO HILLARY! NO HILLARY!
funny.. they neglected to mention the group called "One Million Strong Against Hillary Clinton".
Please no more desperate and power hungry Hilllary. Enought already
Hillary run as an independant. YOU CAN WIN!
Mike Huckabee please be the VP candidate for John McCain. Your party needs you in November. We need someone with your charisma to compete with Obama. You, being outspent by all of your oponents in the Republican primaries, still managed to wni in states that noone expected you to win. In my opinion, you were and will always be the candidate to have the greatest rapport with voters. You and you alone can get the GOP energized in this dismal election year.
Al Sharpton for VP
Well, if obama wants to win he needs Hillary, and THAT is a FACT!
He is to naive and to inexperienced to be able to pull this off..charisma does not a President make.
NO THANK YOU...
...not to mention that this is merely a Republican strategy to psych out the fake HRC supporters. You precious HRC will NOT be on the Republican ticket. That's like saying that the bloods are looking for the late Tookie Williams for support.
Hillary lost-she's a loser who made very bad decisions in picking her inept campaign team--why do we want someone as VP who makes bad decisions? Not.
Facebook users are mostly teenagers. What do they know!
Go Hillary
He can't win without her.
I love Hillary – but let's not spend the next five months with the Republicans "investigating" every minute of Bill Clinton's time since he left office. We don't have time to prove that this is not another Whitewater in that short time and they will use this to destroy the Obama campaign.
Facebook is TRIPPIN!
I hope Huckabee does get chosen. After 1 term of McCain, We'll have the right person for the office, in the office...Huckabee!!
Facebook as an indicator for anything serious is laughable!
Hahahaha, this is ridiculous! i love these reports. Do the reporters even know how to use facebook?
I hope she doesn't take it. Most are distancing themselves from Obama for VP. They know he is inexperienced and a loser.
As John McCain said, "What's a Facebook?"
"Three students at an all-girls Catholic high school in Houston are rooting for Obama to tap long shot Democratic candidate Mike Gravel. And one 18-member Facebook group, launched in February of last year, is holding out hope that Obama will choose Bill Clinton as his running mate."
LOL!!!! O.K, this is why I don't like Facebook, Myspace, Youtube and any other crazy network out there, LOL!!!
I'm depressed that this is being reported as news. Even in blog format. It's sad.
I would like to see John Edwards
Condoleezza Rice for Vice President!
This is a no brainer for the Republican party. The odds are favorable with her and unfavorable without her. How do you expect to win with anybody else. She's more ready to serve the country than McCain, Clinton, especially O'bama and the rest of whatever candidates there may seem to be.
However, it's the Republican parties choice. Lose through ignorance or go to the White House with McCain and Rice!
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MAIN STREAM MEDIA OR INVESTIGAVITIVE REPORTING "LEGIMATE JOURNALISM"??
ARE WE NOW DEPENDING ON FACEBOOK TO MAKE DECISIONS?
ARE YOU SURE FACEBOOK IS NOT BEING INFLUENCED BY REPUBLICANS.
I THINK SHE IS AN AMAZING WOMAN BUT I DON'T THINK THIS IS THE TIME TO REVISIT ALL OF THE CLINTON YEARS. TIME IS BEING WASTED.
Facebook polls are extremely inaccurate at best. Most people join groups on a whim because they get a random invite not because they are really backing the cause. These numbers hold no bearing on reality and should not be taken as anything more than a wild guess! Aren't there legitimate sources that could be sited here?
Hillary, you are better off be a senator than the VP. Besides, you really cannot help win the support from those who dislike Obama.
No; they are not! CNN and Wolf you have to get over the Clinton thing!
Facebook users are not mostly teenagers. Facebook started out as a way for college students to connect and learn more about each other. Sure, Facebook groups may seem like a seemingly silly way to gauge who the next VP will be, but, in all honesty, Facebook represents a large section of the voting age population.
Come on ladies let's hand the White House to McCain. Hillary can win in 2012!!!!!!!
I am a big advocate of CNN being an excellent news source, after BBC... but how much did Facebook pay you for this CNN? honestly please
I will not vote for Obama unless Hillary is on the ticket. He will not win without her. I do not trust him. He has done nothing to earn my trust.
He can win without Hillary.Scott McClellan just threw Cheney under the bus lol.
FEINGOLD!! FEINGOLD!! FEINGOLD!!
OBAMA-FEINGOLD 2008, BABY!!!!!!!!!
It's simple.Who is going to be the best socislist vp and who is going to be the best conservative VP.Facebook is just telling you what their stats say
we don't want any of the clintons around any candidacy,,,please
While I don't think this information is particulary valid. To the poster who said most Facebook users are teenagers, you're mistaken. Facebook was originated and is primarily used by college students and young adults, which last time I checked can vote. So, they might not know anything (I'll give you props on that), they do have the power to make a difference.
Obama needs Hillary to win the election, without her McCain will win. It will be Obama/Clinton on the ticket.
Obama/Clinton 08
America! Please, grow-up, will you............Can't you really see, when you are been "played; from both sides"............All this is; is a "distraction" from the "Real" issues, that "Us", along with the rest of the World, will have to deal with, before long. Don't take your eyes off the "real prize".................Our safety in this World, and well-being; as a "free" Nation;it should be first and foremost! Elect a "President". and let's get on with it.................Divide and Conquer!
HILLARY SHOULD BE A WRITE-IN FOR PRESIDENT. EVEN BETTER, SOMEONE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS TO MUSTER US THE COURAGE TO PUT HER NAME IN NOMINATION.
LET'S DO THE RIGHT THING AND NOMINATE AND ELECT HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT.
OBAMA KEEPS POKING HER IN THE EYE. HE CERTAINLY HAS DISAPPOINTED ME. HIS BEHAVIOR TOWARD SENATOR CLINTON HAS NOT MATCHED HIS WORDS OF PRAISE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA COMPARED TO THE DECISIONS HE HAS COME UP WITH.
WHY SHOULD SHE SUPPORT HIM? HE CERTAINLY HAS NOT LIVED UP TO EXPECTATIONS.
Well, if HRC is picked as VP and I doubt that very seriously-this is one voter out of millions he will definitely lose. Afterall, she has already told the world you ONLY bring a speech.
Fortunately, Facebook doesn't decide who our elected officials are. Otherwise, there'd be nothing but a bunch of douche-bags in office....hmmm, maybe Facebook does decide...
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas
Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
Senator Joe Biden of Delaware
Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska
are on Obama's VP list, not those media favorites that the facebook kids think.
and the only reason those facebook users voted for those candidates is because Hillary and Huckabee are the only ones with facebook accounts.
OK Obama can’t win without Hilary? Is that why he is already leading in the polls? Obama is already leading without Hilary as his running mate. And the Republican and Independent voters that are ready to support Obama will not vote for him if Hillary is on the ticket. So perhaps you should quit quoting what all your friends tell you and pay attention to what is really happening.
I love Hillary Clinton
She was screwed.
But Obama is poison and HRC should avoid him at all costs.
He will only pick her if he feels he would lose without her.
I hope he loses... so, sorry Hill... I'd vote for you anytime but I can not vote for the liar Obama.
Puke all you want. I vote for Huckabee!
I don't trust OBAMA, never, I like candidates that I know the records. Obama .? Who knows him,? He knows how to organize communities . Yes, it's true. He is an inflated balloon, bla, bla, the war in Irak? he's pulling out? It's not an easy job, it takes a long time to get out. Years.!! It's for the votes, only. !! I am a Hillary all the way through. Never OBAMA. I'll even prefer McCain. He is a good man. So, there
my friends..
Hillary as VP, the only choice for me.
Obama picks anyone else and I will write Hillary's name in GE time.
Obama/Clinton 08
Obama and Me
McCain and Me
How about that?
If Hillary is not Obama's VP this Democrat wil be voting for McCain along with many other I have spoken to.
Clinton is the best choice for president.
Obama is just a pandering, lying opportunist- with no regard for the people.
He does whatever is necessary to advance himself.
He is disgusting.
HRC should not even endorse this imposter.
I will ONLY vote for HRC.
Facebook is not the only one who wants Hillary as VP.
Go to voteboth.com and put your name on the list to elect both of them.
Obama and Me
McCain and Me
How about that?
Do not take any bad from Hillary, she is very nice and she has fought like anything against many evils and forces... when she was tired and go back, she still in line to fight, and at the same time, you would be frutsrated and accepts some trickts to play, she might be did on forcely,,,, but do not ever say she is bad... you also will do many nasty things in tension and at the time loosing... first think about you, how hard u can stand in the competetion... she is AWESOME ... GREAT... I am independent and won't vote anyone... but this is my humble opinion...
Hillary Clinton is the clear and obvious leader for ALL the American people.
Obama made sure he sabotaged her... so that he would be the sole remaining democrat and would win by default.
Obama knows people will pick EVEN the LEAST qualified and least desirable democrat over any republican.
All Obama had to do was GET rid of the one qualified candidate- HRC-and he was home free.
SO HE PLAYED THE RACE CARD TO ELIMINATE HER. Now he stands a chance just by being the democratic nominee.
Won't work for me. I will now vote against Obama and his dirty politics.
I strongly doubt Huckabee will get the Republican nod. Romney has much more to offer and helps balance the ticket both economically and from a family values perspective.
Hillary/Obama have no economic or war credentials, let alone conservative family values. The best they can offer is a step toward women and African-Americans proving they can succeed at t he highest levels, which is significant and a token gesture from voters, but will not make up for the damage I expect them to do to this country.
Honestly I don't have much confidence in McCain, either, but Romney on the ticket gives me hope for the future and helps tip the scales McCain's way.
Politics are boring with out Hillary!! I want her to be the VP!
Have had enough of the Clintons dramas and inability! Let's turn the page on Washington dirty old politics! No more Bush-Clinton-Bush!
Beside, the Clintons are backstabbing knife fighter who just does not know when to quit!
Hillary fought unnecessary primary elections and deepened her campaign debts and nowshe wants to unload her debts on to Obama! What a screw up she is!
Never, never, never vote another Clinton!
The hundred or so facebook users that voted for Bobby Jindal for Vp need to come down to Louisiana right now. The Republican darling isn't well liked right now, even by his own supporters.
Hillary is to good for VP and BO can't beat McCain w/o her – Oh well.
These are college students saying this? They must be poor students b/c we know that a former President can not serve as VP. If the POTUS were to die or be removed from the POTUS position that would make the VP the President and an individual can only serve 2 terms as POTUS. Where do these students go to school?
I'm backing Obama if he picks Hillary – otherwise I vote McCain!
If ALL states allowed a write-in option for Presisent....
HILLARY CLINTON WOULD TROUNCE THE OTHER TWO "OFFICIAL NOMINEES".
The American People all realize that she was sabotaged and run out of the campaign. We all realize that we are the ones who will suffer because the media and the DNC selected our nominee. We know that she was throttled and bashed and forced to quit. But we know that Obama is not the leader we want or need.
Such fixed elections and dirty politics don't sit well with true democrats.
voteboth.com
Obama/Clinton 08!!!
DEMOCRATS UNITE> OBAMA DO THE RIGHT THING OR I WILL VOTE MCCAIN IN 08!
Are you kidding me? Facebook? Did they also vote that they would like to see Britney Spears named as Secretary of State?
I'm guessing that the vast majority of people on Facebook aren't even old enough to vote. And we're supposed to care what they think about the VP spots?
Stupidest article I have seen yet regarding the election
I'll be voting for Obama regardless of who his VP choice is, as long as it isn't Mrs. Clinton. If he chooses her then I will be voting independent or not at all. I personally know literally hundreds of people who will also do this.
Better not choose Hillary, or your campaign might be in trouble.
Obama with his smooth talk can get away with the worst lies and deception.
He played dirty politics to run HRC out of the game and get himself installed as the democratic nominee.
He knew that with Hillary out of the way... even someone as unqualified and worthless as he, could waltz into the white house after 8 years of Bush.
But I will NOW NEVER VOTE for him. I am voting against Obama to protest the insidious way that he stole the nomination away from the more qualified LEADER that the people wanted.
Hillary and Obama are a world changing combination. Two great minds, both working hard for US, the American People.
OBAMA/Clinton 08 YES... YES....Yes
Clinton and Obama brought a lot of energy to the Democratic party in their bid for the Presidential nomination and know they will become even stronger working together if Obama solidies a role for Clinton now as VP on the ticket!
how about lou dobbs for vice president
Obama would have to be out of his mind to select Clinton as his VP. Her campaign did everything in it's power to kill him off and I wouldn't put it past her to sabbotage his Presidency if elected so she could ascend to her throne. It would be political suicide! I mean really...how could he trust that woman? Does he remember her JFK remark? From the heart the mouth speaks! It will be interesting.
Obama should consider himself lucky if Hillary agrees to be his VP.
She'll bring much more experience to the table than he ever will.
I still vote Hillary Clinton !!!
WHO HAS LOVABLE PRIDE OF AMERICA?
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."
"I didn"t really love America…"
"I didn"t really love America…"
"I didn"t really love America…"
"I didn"t really love America…"
"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country, and not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change."
"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country…"
"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country…"
"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country…"
"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country…"
Using the word really, really indicates there was always LOVE and or PRIDE, just there is now an abundance, a fulfillment, an increase in LOVE & PRIDE!!!
I think BOTH Michelle and John have equal LOVE & PRIDE, so smear that you right wing nuts, and if you are offended that your just as nuts as the left wing nuts! There is NOT a liberal AMERICA or a conservative AMERICA, there is THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
"I didn"t really love America…" (UNTIL) "For the first time in my adult lifetime,… I(became)really proud of my country…" when? When I was deprived of her!
Obama is a master of deception and he dirty politicked himself into the nomination:
playing the race-card
agitating his supporters into anti-Hillary hate
Strong-arming into wins at caucus.
Disenfranchising Fl and Mi voters.
Lying about Hillary and bashing and trashing her.
Manipulating the media into supporting him- even as he lies.
Clinton and Obama brought a lot of energy to the Democratic party in their bid for the Presidential nomination and know they will become even stronger working together if Obama solidifies a role for Clinton now as VP on the ticket!
if Obama wants to win he needs Clinton. It's that simple.
Give me Huckabee for VP or give me death!
Ok that's a little exteme but it doesn't lessen my desire to see Huckabee as president someday. As for now, I will take VP. 10.5 years of successful republican leadership of democratic Arkansas more than qualifies him for both positions. Unfortunately this year, there were too many conservative choices or I believe things would have panned much differently. Don't forget, Huckabee was the only republican candidate who had the "nerve" to call a spade a spade when referring to the economic outlook as not so good. It was also Huckabee so says we can be energy independent in 10 years.
McCain/Huckabee.
Hillary Clington cannot be compared to or under nobody. She is a sublime. Dont recall her name to trick her into the dirty game by Obama campaign and media.
Eugene ...............Obama is a flip flop liar. Hillary say to convince us to support him. I simply can not support a flip flop .......THEN DONT support or vote ...........................Remember( BOSNIA ducking bullets).ALL POLICTIONS ....LIE; FLIP FLOP, Duck , Run, Cry , point fingers and FLIP FLOP AGAIN!!!!!!
Let me get this straight: When people continue to threaten they will not vote for Barack Obama unless (name excuse) and they say they'll either stay home or vote for someone else out of spite...is that supposed to upset somebody? That needs to be paid as much attention as you pay to a spoiled child that doesn't get its way. These people need to grow up.
No Hillary, who cares about Huckabee, Nader does have the right to speak his mind.
I vote for one who has a lot of God Given Common Sense "Ron Paul:
Still for Hill but now only for Hill comments
You are patheic. Hillary is not the best choice for President Obama's VP. I am a 50 year old woman and no way would I voted for her if she would have been the nominee, she and bill are power hungry and we already have a self centered idiot in the white house now. You have your nerve calling Obama disgusting, a liar, and imposter remember your candidate dodging the alledged sniper fire? shut up you bitter moron and vote for mccain, because Hillary will NOT be on the ticket.
we don't need you vote anyway.
Obama 08
Although, I would have loved to have Clinton/Obama ticket. now it will be necessary to have an Obama/Clinton ticket. She deserved that chance.
Who cares what's on Facebook – they are mostly 14 year olds and can't vote anyway. Their parents certainly won't take them seriously if they try to convince them to vote one way or the other. Why should anyone else?
Hillary Clington cannot be compared to or under nobody. She is a sublime. Dont recall her name to trick her into the dirty game by Obama campaign.
Actually, O'bama should be the Vice President nominee because of his lack of involvement in Illinois. He really let us down!! The man just talks and doesn't apply himself or follow up to comittments.
Obama is between a rock and a hard place. If he doesn't take Hillary Clinton as his running mate, he'll look like another man that just can't give women the respect they deserve. That, will really look bad for him, right? However, if he chooses her, then Hillary and Bill will create 4 years of havoc for him in the White House. They and not him will get most of the attention.
Wow, what a decision Obama needs to make.
THOSE WHO SAY: "If Hillary is not Obama's VP this Democrat wil be voting for McCain along with many other I have spoken to." ARE SIMPLE CHILDREN WITH SAND IN THEIR SHORTS. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA......OBAMA ISN'T PICKING HILLARY....IM TELLING...MOM, BARACK'S NOT BEING FAIR....HE'S CHEATING AND PICKING SOMEONE WHO DIDN'T BASH HIM....WAAAAAAAAAAA....GROW UP!!!
Hillary?
Puke !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He loses my vote if a Clinton is anywhere near the ticket.
That would be the worst thing he could do.
Facebook ?? ... plz CLinton News Network ...........
It's Obama's choice to make .. not bitter Hilary supporters or any other group ...............
EUGENE:
You cant support a flip flop liar? I guess you wont be supporting John MCcain then either, since he has flip flopped on almost every issue so far. His trip to Iraq when he was strolling around with no armor, which he and General Patreus later said was untrue. Or maybe his position on whether or not Americans are better off overall now than we were 8 years ago, which he first said yes we are and then said "no we absolutely are not. Or his position on the confederate flag which he changed his mind on within hours of saying he supports it. Or his position on how much he knows about economics which he said he knows a lot more about security and needs more training on economics, and then denied he made the first statement until he was shown records of his own statement to Tim Russert. Or maybe when he voted against the Bush Tax cuts and then said he supports them being permanent. Thats a few but you can look at his position on almost every issue and find that he has changed his mind. I guess you will just have to vote Nader 08.
Does PUMA PAC remind anyone else of the Purple Cobras in the movie Dodgeball? HAHAHA. They sound so much like a political Ben Stiller in that movie.
I truly hope that a vast majority of the people commenting on this board are not voting, because wow, some of you are incredibly dumb.
I have been a contributor to Obama, but I have already told them that I am now holding any more contributions till he decides his VP and if it is Hillary Clinton, forget it. Don't send me any more emails.
He stood for change, not a Clinton VP.
The worst mistake he could ever make and his downfall where I come from.
Suppose that Facebook is a reliable source in this case. If the primary users are young adults and college age kids (as I am), then can we expect 100% voter turnout? I know a lot of kids who join political facebook groups and fail to vote on election day.
For all the people who are commenting that they will only vote for HRC and say that Obama is 'disgusting', think about what might happen with another Republican presidency for 4 or 8 years. It will destroy the impact we could have with a Presidency, the House, and the Senate. If on election day the democrats aren't united, we will have a tough time winning.
Honestly, HRC will run again in 4 or 8 years. HRC democrats need to stop pretending they are rebels and were somehow wronged because she didn't win. That is how an election works, someone loses.
This is the only thing that worries me about the upcoming election; that HRC dems will be too high on themselves to see the bigger picture.
He flip flop about Public Funding? he said he did not aware? Eugene, you ignorant sheep learn English before posting on blogs. If you're a supporter of Hillary I would think that lies wouldn't bother you. Landing under fire in Bosnia, Peter Paul fraud case in Califronia, insider trading on cattle prices......
HILLARY SUPPORTS........ you just don't GET it, do you??? Bill has refused to provide ANY FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE (gee, wonder why???) so Hillary will NEVER get the job, because of Bill's deals.
GET WITH THE PROGRAM and understand why it won't happen.
The sooner Obama picks his (non-Hillary) VP, the sooner this craziness with her supporters will end. Jeeeze Louise, get a life.
Hillary or Bust.
I will consider a vote for Bambi if he has a qualified vice president backing up his "talk" and inexperience.
Talk is Cheap but it wont be if Barack Hussein Obama is elected president. Oh and whatever you do dont call him a muslim or show up to one of his rallies in a burka.
NO...NO...NO...no Hillary. Yes, she is smart and a fighter, however, she will not be a "team player". She has alot of pride and thinks of "ME..ME..ME too much. I can not see her REALLY working for Obama. She will work against him. This will only make his job of Presidency more difficult. AND....Bill...FORGET IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMW
What world are you living in? You can write her in all you want SHE IS NOT THE NOMINEE!!! Obama is and he will be the next president. My vote is to NOT select HRC as the VP. She is not to be trusted. You people need to let it go it;s over for her, besides, a lot of american don't like her. she can try again in 2016. LOL
Obama 08 2012
I am an avid supporter of Obama and regularly donate to his campaign however if he chooses that snake (hillary) as his VP I won't vote mcwar but I won't vote period. You, Obama are so much better than the clintons, don't let them drag you or your message down. She ran a poor campaign, lied continuously, played every card imaginable and could care less about americans. It was all about her and bill winning, period. Those two are evil.
> PUMApac
> Hear us roar!!!!!!!!
Following the polls lately? More like the mice that squeaked. Maybe if you all got together and gave out one large squeak in unison, we'll toss you a piece of cheese.
Im a Hillary supporter, but I will not vote for Obama if she is number 2 on the ticket. I will only vote for the candidate who is the best person to lead this country, and that would be McCain.
As a democrat, if Obama picks Hillary, great choice. On the other hand if he picks someone other than Hillary, great choice. It's all about winning the general election.
We undermined your right ! Whatcha gonna do?
Obama 08 !
Huckabee is still an idiot and McCain would be foolish to put him on the ticket
Hillary is admirable and i love her dearly, but even if she joins Obama as the VP i will NOT vote for that fool! NEVER OBAMA.
McCain 2008/Hillary 2012
Clinton! I'm not voting for you, but could you do us Republicans a favor and not give her a forum where she will parade around in swollen pantsuits, lecture us in that school marm's voice and cackle when no one is being funny. Come on, guy; have a heart.
what a joke!! and neither one will be VP!!
PUMA PAC!!!! In your face!!!
Still for Hill....You mean like pulling a kitchen sink campaign and dragging down her entire party doing anything to win? Or pandering to states votes that she agreed should not count anything to win?
I support Hillary, but I would be fine with many others such as Strickland, Webb and others. Hillary can appointed to many other roles, such as leading a task force to universalize healthcare even if she remains a Senator. I don't think it is a good idea for Gore to be VP again, and although Edwards is a good person, he may not be a good idea, since he already was a losing VP candidate. The one person that TRULY contradicts the message of Obama is NOT Hillary but it is Sam Nunn, the original author of the 'don't ask, don't tell' (DADT) policy in the military. I will vote for Obama even if he does not pick Hillary. Picking Nunn contradicts his own professed desire to end "DADT" and I would be unable to vote for Obama.
The most recent polls all show Obama in a statistical dead heat with McCain and his support in the 45%-46% range. This is not good news for Obama supporters – he should be enjoying a healthy bounce and support above 50% in the wake of the favorable publicity he received once Hillary exited the race.
The reason it is so close against McCain and he can’t get more than 46% of the vote is the 18 million Hillary supporters. With her on the ticket, all polls show an increase in Obama’s support.
But should he elect not to choose the woman who got more votes than any other candidate in primary history, he can kiss my vote (and many others) GOODBYE!
Why is it that every time Hillary's name is mentioned, all the comments turn into vindictive and name calling blasts. If Hillary had won, I'd have voted for Hillary but Obama won the nomination.
Obama will be campaigning with her next week. They are on the same team now. Do you not want to see a united party?
MCCAIN/HUCKABEE '08 WOOHOO!
Good luck with that Republicans. You're not fooling me pretending to be Hillary Clinton supporters. If you want Hillary so bad tell McCain to add her to his ticket. He'll get her 18 million voters.
and lose his conservative base to Obama.
The catch 22 McCain the Republicans find themselves in.
John, Mitt is the right candidate for you. He has governed MA before and he was also a businessman. Go ahead. Vote John/Mitt '08
We all want Hillary Clinton as the VP. Please abide by the front runner.
This will be the best thing for the democratic party. Lets all unite around Obama and Hillary.
Since I can't respond to the Nader bashers I'll do it here:
Nader > Obama
Always has been, always will be.
Those of you who bash him are FASCISTS.
Iron the president's shirt Hillary. Oops I mean Miss. VP.
Someone please wake me up from this Clinton for VP nightmare.
Beware the deceiver. You will know him by his arrogance and lies.
I am happy to see Hillary coming back and will campain with Obama. Women should be treated fairly.
RIGHT ON, SABRINA!!!
Smart people, Hillary for V.P. 08 President 2016.
At least she has a brain – more than I can say for Bush/Cheney.
Maybe Hillary doesn't want the job of VP. She can be better in the Senate in my opinion.
go Clinton we need you. Help Obama to knock out McBush.
keep trying the same thing and expect different result. John McCain is a continuation of George Bush fail policies. Read about McCain keating 5 he is not honest.
Thank god Facebook does NOT elect our leaders!
American democracy is NOT American Idol!
Stick to your reality shows, and leave the election
process to the grownups!
I love that last one... Bill Clinton as a running mate? lol When pigs fly... oh wait.. McCain already has the flying pigs video game.. so maybe?
Seriously though... I think Hillary would have a stroke if Bill was the running mate.
well if Mr. arrogant does not select Hillary as his VP my vote goes to Ralph Nader
I CANNOT BRING MYSELF TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN NO MATTER WHAT. I AM WRITING IN HILLARY CLINTON ON MY BALLAD,
THE ONE WHO GOT THE POPULAR VOTE
NOT THE ONE ONE WHO GOT SELECTED
THIS IS NOT SADDAM HUSSEIN'S IRAQ – THIS IS AMERICA
WE DO NOT WANT TO RUN THIS COUNTRY THE WAY HUSSEINS ARE RUNNING RULING COUNTRIES
Sen. Clinton can work her heart out to tell her supporters to support the Democratic Party. But people look to the party leaders and judge.
The DNC bulldozing their agenda has already backfired and the damage may already be done. Their promises we cannot believe.
The only change choice we may have is McCain if Hillary doesn’t get the nomination.
How could this be? Hillary stated over and over for 18 months that Obama was not fit to be president. Why would she agree to be his VP? Oh yes, I forgot, she is simply a politician.
POLITICIAN=LIAR
OBAMA=MUSLIM
MUSLIM=TERRORIST
McCain '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clinton and Huckabee, both would be perfect seconds to McSame.
although let's face it, over the Hillary sure did work the Republican attack plan on their behalf.
Given the fact she did more damage to the Democratic party then McSame could ever dream of, she should get to be his VP.
They deserve one another... and, the bonus is that they are both white!
All those hardworking Americans that Hillbilly claims support her could feel safe that their country (although still run by incompentents) would remain in familiar pigment free hands.
HILLARY, PLEASE DO NOT HELP THIS SNECK -OBAMA!!!
THINK ABOUT THIRD PARTY, PLEASE!!!
MILIONS, AND MILIONS ARE HATING NIM!!!!