They are all distancing themselves from this Joker Obama..
What is the difference between Borack Obama, and John McCain..
err, err, err. Well I can't think of one just now… What a Plug!!!!

Except for the honest answer… McCain, makes 10 of 'O' bama…..

Hmm and the field narrows down more.

Is his head Photoshopped on to the suit? It sure looks that way.

Aaagh!! I'm getting so tired of VP speculation. If you don't KNOW anything, CNN, then how is it NEWS?

Weird photo. He looks too scary to run for VP.

Yes!!!! Another one bites the dust!!!

I looked up his record; sounds vry promising to me, including how he handled the response to this question. Hope they get to know each other on the trip; looking forward to seeing how things progress.

At this rate, even Hillary will probably say NO if asked.

It looks like the Dems are pushing Obama to take Hillary on after all.

Maybe the editor for NewYorker magazine is interested in VP!

Another one marked off the list. How many now? I lost track. Does that mean they see a losing team. One person I know that would not turned it down is Richardson. If he wants my vote, it needs to be Hillary as VP. She might not want it either.

No Republicans, they're just throwing you guys off. Whether it's Hagel, Reed, Edwards, Clinton ect. Republicans are toss this election. This will be a landslide election, one where Republicans will be loosing their seats in almost all states. GEAR UP REPUBLICANS, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS HERE TO STAY!!!

Right! Don't join a loser!

WOW! It does appear that many on the so called "short list" of VP's are distancing themselves from Obama. It's going to very interesting now to see who he chooses.

Everybody that supports Obama does not want to be his VP.
Shame on you CNN. The right VP will be revealed soon.
And it will not be Hillary Clinton.

he hasn't been asked .anyone would be glad to serve on honest obama's ticket.president obama will make his choice when he's ready.

Senator Jack Reed should consider running for president some day when he wants to.

jeromo-i think you're right!lmao!

Maybe the Democrats who keep backing up are trying to tell Obama something and that is "You're stuck with Hillary".

Griff, get a bloody life

It doesn’t really matter who is going to be Obama’s running mate. Sen. Obama needs to make it to the convention floor first.

I have bad feeling about this stadium thing in Denver. This field day is definitely planed for Obama by the Obama campaign and cannot be trusted. This must be their plan, so let them fill up the place and have their field day. The American people have spoken already, and the delegates should still have the final say in Denver and then the voters will have their final say in November.

The Democratic Party and the Obama campaign has taught us this year one thing. We found out some of us are more Republican than Democrat.

Barack Obama will make his decision and all others will say they are not interested so maybe the media will leave them alone. Makes sense for the next Commander in Chief to keep his top decision-making in wraps…

Nobody gets to know and the rest is media SPECULATION…

Yes…>WE<…Can… Obama 2008, 2012

Can't say people are lining up knee deep to sign on with McBush now can we??? They both should name somebody so the fighting can really begin:)

All you Hillary supporters who are throwing your vote to McSame are traitors. BITTER traitors. At least Obama doesn't have the baggage that HillBillary have, and I for one can't wait until Obama is President, so you can all bite it!!

OBAMA 08/12

Another person from the VP list trying to avoid the November train wreck!

I'm justing laughing my nuts off right now. I was down on the David Plouffe "we need money now" ticker and I see comments like Capt Smash "I sent $500.00 today" or TJ " I'm sending $100.00 a week until election time" or " I sent $1000.00 today" (can't remember name). Hey geniuses there is a $250.00 cap for individuals donating to a single campaign which means either you're all breaking the law (I doubt it) or you're the biggest bunch of liars ever (more likely).

it does look Photoshopped!!!!

jeromo July 14th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Is his head Photoshopped on to the suit? It sure looks that way.

>>> I agree. It looks photoshopped.

His head is definitely Photoshopped onto that suit. I know for a fact he only wears floral-patterned dresses.

Hagel says he'd be interested-why look any further!

Obama/Hagel 08 = Dream Ticket

Smart man… He knows a losing proposition whenhe sees one.

Maybe Jesse Jackson is available. or how about Nancy Pelosi, These two would really get all the votes of the left wing democrats.

Obama/ Hagel '08

It doesn't matter who the VP is…on either side. Fact is, Obama is leading George W McCain in every poll that counts…and his lead will only get larger. Why? Because Americans have suffered enough under the relentless corruption, incompetence, hypocrisy and failure of the Republican Party. George W McCain could pick Abe Lincoln himself to be his running mate…and the vast majority Americans still wouldn't vote for him. The GOP has worked hard…and has earned every bit of what's coming…and all the wrapping in flags and carrying of crosses in the world won't save them this time.

GOP = RIP.

Senator Clinton should be at the very top of that VP list………..I would think. No pressure you understand…I'm just a hopeful Democrat.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

As all of these people are seeing finally, the rest of the country will too. Great speaches do not make a great president…. SUBSTANCE people, and for God's sake when will he grow a backbone and Debate Mcain???

BTW I am a former Obama supporter who has gotten tired of waiting for the substance after the hype.

Hey, Griff. Your response makes no sense. and learn how to spell Barack's first name.

Yeah, it photo does look chopped! lol

1. Sam Nunn; 2. Evan Byah;3Joe Biden for VP

So far he only had one that was really interested, and he doesn't want her, and who could blame him. Maybe Jessie the Ace Ventura would be interested.

All I can say…What a bunch of cry babies out there

Obama gets my vote.

Smart man!

Lol on the Photoshop; All this speculation when Hillary Clinton could easily bring Obama 18 Million voters; most likely more, and a landslide victory in the General Election. Any reasonable democratic candidate would understand that Hillary is a vital component to a winning ticket against John McCain. However, we know that the real Obama w/ ELITIST underpinnings, would choose to run by himself if he could, because his new coalition of voters are enough to win the election; so, his campaign thinks as he alienates his base by jumping off to the center - Hagel probably would best represent his positions today - gun control, abortion, FISA. What next? Will Obama abandon Universal Health care, except for illegal immigrants who can speak spanish.

Hey Griff, Maybe if your calculating by age. . . . .

Hagel would make a great VP. Seeing that the extreme left has been going crazy over Obama "moving" to the center, although I have heard Obama say nothing he hasn't said before, I can't fathom they would be too excited about Hagel.

Look, I'm a 29 year old guy from Berkley, Ca, and now living in Brooklyn. I'm a solid Democrat. I also believe in common sense. Sense says you don't make FIRM promises about timetables for exiting a war before you speak to the people on the ground and are President. Sense says you have to do what it takes to prevent terrorist attacks at home. If it takes some compromising to get those things done then so be it.

All I know is that if John McCain is appointing Supreme Court Justices, continues Bush tax policies, and continues Bush foreign policy, this country is in deep trouble.

If Obama can reach across the aisle and appoint a cool headed, extremely experienced war hero as his VP, it makes sense to me.

Nobody wants to join Hussein's sinking ship LOL…..
and he thinks he doesnt need Hillary ??

Why not run a magizne cover with screaming and flesh burning women and children with Mcwar singing in his jet, dropping Napalm. He could be singing bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran. This would be an outrage to the GOP right wing rethuglicans.

Obama's face is cracked and on the ground once again. That's what he gets for being so hateful and disrespectful to Hillary for not offering her the position outright in a gesture to unite the party. Mr. Uniter has a lot to learn. And for those who are disappointed in his recent flip-flops, Hillary told you so.

Obama has my support no matter who he chooses…

glad he's not interested, that scowl on his face is too much like cheney …

Obama is changing his mind so much, they don't know what he stands for anymore.

No one is going to run to this man.

I am interested…..

NObama '08!

Obama is a danger to this country.

They all say no…….right up until they are asked.

0 for 3 Obama… Looks like nobody wants the job. Always Farakan, Ayers, Wright or maybe Jackson… Good hunting!

It shows nobody wants to joint Barack's bandwagon. He has no credentials so how can he manage presidency of our great nation. Barack himself has to withdraw from thos nomination. He is a disaster for our country. CNN, you dare delete this message.

20 neah….2yea…. senator o bama how do you vote.." for the 139th time in the united states senate…I VOTE PRESENT///// true leadership you can count on

We can speculate all day long, but until the announcement is made the whole speculation thing is senseless. There is no telling who is and who is not on the list for sure.

CNN must be very careful in the way it reports these stories, as evidenced by the first comment posted here.

Did Jack Reed say that he has no interest in being Vice President, or did he say he has no interest in being Barack Obama's running mate? The difference is an important one.

The fact that CNN is quoting partial sentences leaves the whole question in doubt and leaves Alexander Mooney to spin as he wishes. Ambiguity may feed more comments on the Ticker, but it doesn't do much to give people an understanding of what's really going on.

well it just narrows.

The only potential VP that I can see is Al Gore. He has the experience and will win over the Clinton base without actually having her on the ticket.

He keeps the Obama 'change' slogan considering his desire to stop global warming while retaining the much needed executive experience that Obama lacks. Gore will not overshadow Obama which is vital in the run up to november.

Who can blame these senators for refusing to run with Obama? I would refuse to run with a man who flip flops so many issues, too.

Former Democrat turned Independent.

All the speculation and trying to make it look like no one wants the job, which we all know secretly they all do!! CNN stop trying to make it look like the Obama camp has asked these people and they are turning it down.

Everybody keeps saying that this is negative for the Dems, but the fact is, the job hadn't even been offered to these people, they are just saying that they're not interested. If anything, it's a good thing for the Dems. Now they don't have to spend time and money interviewing people who don't want the position.

Also, Griff? Spell his name right if you're going to say something bad about him.

"The term "Oreo" is often viewed as a derogatory term toward some African-Americans who appear not to exhibit certain stereotypes of their race."

I saw how you took down every single one of my comments, but its OK Alexander Mooney. How about you go ahead and explain what the black stereotypes are since you know so much about black people. You are in the tank and everyone knows it. You only post blogs that are beneficial to Obama. Tell us the stereotypes you racist!!

Another person that Obama did not ask!!!!!

Griff!Find a High Bridge- - - -JUMP! moron

Every politician seen with Obama is seen as VP choice. What's wrong with the media? Forever focusing on the trival and not on the subject at hand. The focus should be on the trip and it's meaningful content, not this endless baffoonery. How mentally old are these 'so called' reporters and, where did the learn their craft, in the school yard?

KE,
Your posting at first seems to say you are concerned for Sen. Obama's life. However,
1. Every presidential candidate has nutjobs looking for just that.
2, Then you show that you are not for Obama.
So, as for your "bad feeling about this stadium thing in Denver", there will be many people watching out for his life.
Thanks for your concern, considering you are "more Republican than Democrat".
from an Obama Supporter

Nobody wants the job? Then never fear, Hagel will take the job. Must be soem truth to all the rumors about Obama if so many folks are trying to eliminate themselves from running with him. Maybe he'll just choose his wife; she seems to know what she wants - everything she can get!

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
wow no one cares about Reed…and I cannot believe CNN keeps makiing all of these stories slamming Obama. C'mon enough already CNN! We're sick of your McCain-loving!!!!!!

Why is my comment awaiting moderation CNN? What, you dont want anyone to speak the truth?

It is standard practice for every V.P. contender to say that they aren't interested in the job. The only idiot who vocally raises his hand like little kids who know the answer to a question shouting, "ooo, ooo, ooo" is Romney.

Amazing CNN. How is this news…..Hey CNN, I don't want to be VP….why don't you run the "story"…..Is there a real newsource out there???

How many on the vp list have already turned it down. Perhaps you can narrow it down closer by removing those who have said they are not interested.
Hillary will not take that spot either and for very good reason. She can accomplish more as a Senator and she can run for President again in four years. What a brilliant woman.

Richardson would be honored to have the position.

Did anyone (other than the press) ask him if he wanted to be VP?? I guess its easy to say "I have no interest in the job" when no one has asked you…

I tried to purchase the New Yorker Magazine of Obama.

Guy at Barnes & Noble says all New Yorkers sold out LOL

really looks like the liberal wishes for them to go out of business, well are incorrect as usual.

I guess no one wants to provide Obama's adult supervision.

all politicians say they wont accept a veepee post until they are asked; CNN dont make a big deal out of this……..there is no news here!!!!!!!!!!

Only the knuckleheads Hillary supporters and the right-wing bigots will go about calling Obama name on hearing of this bogus news…..

Senator Reed is so thrilled to join Obama on his trip to Iraq…a man that is willing to risk his life for such a trip will accept a veepee offer in a heartbeat!

CNN, your political ticker have ALWAYS been slanted as a negative for Obama……..we know you guys are in the tank for McShame; but I am sorry………..only a fool will vote a republican this fall. dont think that your avoidance of all of McSame negatives will make americans vote for him……….NOT THIS TIME!

OBAMA '08 - PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No we can,t..hide and watch us OBAMA people go for MCcane if Hillary is not ask to be OBAMA v.p…say what you may , we have been hurt because HILLARY has been hurt..I can,t understand why OBAMA keep saying what he does about BILL CLINTON…He sure don,t want anyone to say anything about him are his wife…No we can,t if HILLARY is not ask to be his v.p.

No wonder why Jesse Jackson wants to "cut Obama's balls off", He is a white man with a black appearence that talks down to Black People. I'd say the term "Oreo" about sums it up . Wait, what was all the fuss about again?

What a surprise. Newsweek has Obama in a tie with McCaine. As bad as the situation is in our country & as lame as McCaine is this is scary. I bet Hillary would be ahead by 20 points or more. Thanks again DNC. Obama is a joke!!!!

With all the ridiculous scrutiny of the press and the vemonous attacks by opponents why would anyone want to run as VP. Also, just because the press speculates doesn't mean he was being considered!!

Amazing what great lengths people are going to, to find just about ANYBODY but the most obvious, best choice: Hillary Clinton. All this gamesmanship and guessing is probably just to kill time till the convention in August, to keep everybody interested and busy.

If Obama doesn't pick Hillary he's going to be sorry, especially if it's really true that McCain is so close to Obama as it's being reported.

"We found out some of us are more Republican than Democrat."

No, you just found out that your racism is stronger than your grasp of the issues and your concern for America.

Not another one opting out - how many does this make now? What do these people know that we don't?

Why are all these people distancing themselves from Obama? This is sinister.

Oh brother! Of course all the potential VP's are saying "not interested" or "no" to the media. They can't very well tell us what's going on, the process is serious and silence is golden.

To all the McCain supporters, let me remind you of the last 8 years of failures by Bush & the Republicans, which by the way, were running even Congress until 06. So tell me, how are we going to:

PAY OFF $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT, AND GIVE EVERYONE MORE TAX BREAKS?

DO YOU KNOW THAT MOST OF THE $10 TRILLION IN DEBT IS OWED TO CHINA…. SAUDI ARABIA… AND DUBAI?

ARE YOU WILLING TO CONTINUE TO PAY $1.38 BILLION A DAY FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ……. WHEN THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HAS TO DECLARE BANKRUPTCY DUE TO MEDICAL BILLS?

These are just a few problems that the next president will have to deal with. And hey, remember McCain's favorite tune:

"BOMB…… BOMB…….BOMB IRAN!"

Maybe everyone just needs to take a real deep breath.
The lists are specualtion anyway. Maybe these people on the "list" have no interest and are tired of hounding from the press. I am sure, when the time comes, Obama will make a good choice.

So, who is McCain going to choose? Romney? Huckabee? Guiliani?
That's what you guys should be worrying about.

Jeez! Another one?

Why are so many telling Obama to not even ask them to be on the ticket?

I thought he was the golden boy of the Democratic party. I thought he would unite the party behind him. I thought high caliber democrats would be lining up to get on the ticket. I though he said "Yes we can".

Seems more like "no you can't" ask me to run with you.

I think this is BO's strategy - to keep everyone guessing making the Republicans wonder. Who cares - no respectable person would vote for this charlatan. Hillary, as one of your supporters, I won't vote the ticket even if you are on it. Never, ever Obama.

These "no's" from these guys open the door for Hillary to be VP. It's all a game, let's get the VP named and be done with it.

BOB GRAHAM

No one seems to want to work with this guy!

don't care I think he knows he isn't ready. What happened to the news? It is all speculation. Why are rumers being reported.

Hah-hah-hah! Apparently the "change we can believe in" Liberation Front has a credibility problem - Glibamistas, don't worry! You still have Bill Richardson, epitome of character and integrity for VP.

No one says yes until they're asked. For now, everyone will say no.

maybe obama doesnt want him!!!!!!!!!

KE the American voters have spoken, Denfver is just a formaility the liar hillary will not be anything other than a foot note in history and a two term NY senator get over it!

As for the VP pick I find it amazing that everytime someone makes an appearance with the future president everyone starts talking about VP pick, Obama will make the right decision (NOT the liar hillary) when his advisors have vetted the people who he feels would make a good VP and they give him a short list to choose from. He will not be pushed into it by the moronic clintonistas still crying in their twisted panties nor the PUMAs who are nothing but closet republicans but like to call themselves democrats so they do not have to live up to the responsibilites they have for helping the current resident stay in office affter his illegal (and failed first term) Obama will look at the choices and make the decision, and like most of his decisions, it will be the right one!
Me I support an Obama/Sebelius ticket (although Webb or a moderate republican would really be a good choice also) but am voting for the next president

Senator Reed is a pretty cool fellow. Factual check: According to his biography, Senator Reed graduated from USMA in '71 and then went to get his MPP at Harvard. When did he serve in Vietnam?

Who gives a crap!

Another smart man who used his political acumen to see the sinking ship.

OBAMA HAS ALLREADY MADE UP HIS MIND A HE WILL TELL US IN HIS OWN GOOD TIME ….. JOHN MCCAIN IS A IDIOT AND NEEDS A MINT !! GOD HIS BREATH YOU DON'T WANT TO STAND NEAR THE MAN (YES OBAMA CAN)

Paging Hillary Clinton,…Paging Hillary Clinton…

It is my opinion that the ironic content of the New Yorker cover will be evident to most Americans. The cover will play on the fears of a lot of Americans, and I believe that was the true intent of publishing it. I say shame on the editor for publishing and now trying to defend it. What happened to the notion of competing fairly? I know–it doesn't exit! Shame on the New Yorker and on the decision makers who let that cover go to print.

Democrats Unite!!!! Make Hillary our nominee in Denver!!!!

I don't think we should really pay attention to these small guys. Important candidates are still there to become VP. so quit picking on Obama.

If the Dems had chosen the right candidate in the first place maybe we wouldn't have this problem with choosing a "qualified" VP? Doesn't matter to me, I will vote John McCain.

Hillary (still not too late) Clinton or John (the next best choice) McCain '08

Er, Er, Er. More Crap….. CNN…. Borack Obama……Ridiculous…
Ther is no Concern for John McCain.. Ther is a Great Concern for the USA, under the control of the idiot Obama…..

Barack will tell us when he is ready. Stop guessing CNN, I am sure you will be the second to know.
I just don't want Hillary forced on him.

Funny - no one knows who is on the short list, but when Blitzer or some other nut asks any person if they would be VP, you idiots think that removes them from the short list.

1. Grow a brain.
2. Use it to think.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until it gets easy.

It tells me more about Barack Obama that he is not interested in stopping the VP game and simply going to Hillary first. After all he did not receive that many more popular votes that she did. Don't insult all the people that voted for Clinton by going to someone that the majority of the country has not heard of and offer that individual the VP slot. After all, Clinton might just turn Obama down. Obama will get the brownie points for asking and Clinton will be ready to run in 2012 and say, see, I told you so.

I'm shocked that people don't want to team up with Obama. He does have that ugly habit of throwing people under the bus. Perhaps it's coming back to bite him in his flip flopping backside!

Who cares, we all know that this primary was all such a disappointed to many of us life long Democrats.

If Obama really wants to win the White House he knows he can not win without Senator Clinton, everyone knows that.

I am a Delegate from California and I will do anything in my power to see Hillary gets the nomination and make Obama her VP.

Clinton/Obama 2008, 2012

Just because he said he doesn't want the job doesn't mean anything other than maybe he's just happy doing the job he has. And no one really knows if he was REALLY on the short list or if it's all speculation. Who would want to go through the scrutiny of running for president or vice president when you see what Obama, McCain and Hillary have all endured?

You have to be more than a little nuts.

It's funny to see all of these people rejecting the idea of being VP. I mean who wouldn't want to be on the ticket with Hussein? Isn't he the answer to America's problems? Hmmmmmmmm. Or do they not want to commit political suicide?

We want Hillary.

CNN stop deleting my comments!!!! Democrats Unite!!!!! We want Hillary!!!!!

Rats running from a sinking ship. Using the word 'rats' isn't racist is it? I'd hate to offend hypersensitive liberals or minorities out there…

President Obama did not ask you anyway
BARACK THE VOTE

Maybe I can start a rumor about Obama too!!! Um… uh… I heard that Obama practices a mix of voodoo and muslim called Vooslim. He already built a model of the California forests and lit it on fire! That was his fault!!

If you elect him, he's going to "Pied Piper" all of the white children to his underground cave, call them all "cracker bitterlings" and then teach them a new religion called "Contact Buddhism".

I am hoping that Edwards runs as him VP. Since Edwards couldn't even deliver his home state for Kerry, he can't offer much. Oh, but he is so pretty, just like Obama

That's disappointing. He is one of the best possible choices for the job.

Thanks again DNC.Obama is a joke!!! How does it feel you left wing nuts to be thrown under the bus. We are trying to make room.

Can we have just a little less of Obama and maybe include some positive articles on McCain. Obama has not won the general election but the news media, esp. CNN, seems to think he has. I'm a democrat but I am really tired of all this garbage about Obama. Next you'll be letting us know every time he showers or goes to the bathroom.

Hillary hasn't done Jack to help the Democrats win, why in the world would they reward her? Save Lieberman, she's the biggest albatross in DC right now.

Hillary for President!!!

No one who wants a political future wants to run with him.
He'll have to dig out some old guy who is retired and doesn't give a hoot. lol

I don't blame any of them for saying NO thanks. To me they are all crazy for wanting to be President or Vice President in these times. The economy, the gas prices, banks closing, the war and maybe into Iran, global warming, the boarders illegal immigraton, I can't remember at any time in my life and I am 52 that there was so much going on all at once, NO ONE CAN FIX THESE MESSES, NO ONE NOT EVEN OBAMA. Who ever gets into office they are NOT going to do what they promise because they won't be able to they can't fix this at least not everything, they have all promised they would but they haven't. Look how many years EVERY PRESIDENT has said we need to get away from our oil dependency and none of them has done anything and look where we are today. We are in such a mess the american public is going to say whomever gets in that they are doing a terrible job, just watch it will happen people will turn on the president, there is WAY TOO MUCH on anyone's plate especially the president of the US to fix all of this, so whomever says they can they are alluding us and themselves.

Stop deleting my comments CNN!!!!! Why can't anyone say anything negative about Obama without getting deleted? I thought this was fair journalism. We should have nominated Hillary!!!!!

So, we have had 3 things happen today:

1. Obama's camp has to slam the New Yorker (not Obama himself).
2. Obama has to "clarify his comments" regarding Palestine.
3. Another VP makes it known that they do not want to be Obama's VP.

Not to mention they are now desperately pleading for cash. Isn't it obvious that Dean has let you all down? $4 million in the DNC? Dems have made a serious serious mistake this election.

Obama on Fareed Zakaria interview this Sunday implied that we will be in Iraq for a long time. When Fareed questioned him Obama mentioned that we would need troops to train the Iraqi military, troops so that al qaeda does not regroup, troops for daily security. He didn't want to put a number when Fareed said that would be a significant number of troops.

So fellows who followed Obama like a Pied Piper, he just a sleazy politician so says something to win the Primary and in reality he is someone else. We just need to put 2 and 2 together before we vote fo him!

Obama is finished if he does not select Hillary Clinton, who by the way, fought her way to almost being the nominee and showed the American public that her heart is and has always been there for all of us. Doesn't surprise me that he is going around dancing and playing the role of selector, meanwhile McCain is taking him down with poll after poll. He has fiddled around too much and wasted too much time and given most of Hillary's supporters time to switch. What is he thinking? He should have made that move the day after she conceded and he'd have it won by now.

Evan Bayh, Ed Rendell, Sam Nunn

HAHAHAHA nobody wants to go down with this fool. Who the heck would be dumb enough to throw their career away with this USED CAR SALESMAN ON STEROIDS !!! HAHAHAHAHA !!!!

GM - PAGE YOURSELF AND BE QUIET, HILLARY WILL NOT BE HIS VP, SHE HAS ALREADY THREATENED TO KILL HIM. OBAMA HAS TIME TO DECIDE ON VP. ALL OF YOU BLOGGERS HATING ON OBAMA, YOU STINK LIKE PIG MESS.

To MDB:

You are wrong about the cap to donate to a campaign. The limit is $2300 for the Primary and $2300 for the General.

Ha…. no one wants to be second … especially a white man knowing that a black man is better that he!….enough said………….

Sorry John McCain but you belong in a nursing home…not the White House…… then you can see how your first wife felt when you abandoned her…….

they say what goes around comes around…..

Choosing a VP is as easy as ABC:
Anyone But Clinton

Maybe one of the Muslims over in the Middle East will agree to run with him when Obama goes over there in the near future. They'll think he's one of them with the name of Barack Hussein Obama. Then again when they find out he's not, they'll turn him down as well. Oh Barack, Barack; maybe Michelle will run with you. Not!! She's smarter than to back a loser.

Reed's alright. He's a smart and serious guy, and a good senator. A credit to the word "politician".

His Rhode Island office is down the street from the supermarket in which I shop. One day, there he was — basket in hand, shopping like the rest of us.

My mother ran up to him, told him how much she admired his work. He was the nicest, most down-to-earth guy.

So now when I turn on C-SPAN and see him putting the screws to some guy, I remember how absolutely normal he was.

Kinda sorry he doesn't want the job, but good for us Rhode Islanders, I guess.

Hey Obama!

Try FL Sen. Bill Nelson, there is not a better politician out there fo Veep. Yes folks, there is actually a politician that cares about their constituents.

Obama will be just fine (without HRC) and I'm sure her eyes are on the bigger prize anyway. Even if he doesn't win he will always be better off than you hateful, spiteful small people.

Smart man.

Barack Obama said, when the decision of VP was made he would say who it was. it was not to be speculated. Yet the media keeps speculating then creating stories around that speculation as if it was a true point from the start. Stop creating news CNN.

MDB wrote "Hey geniuses there is a $250.00 cap for individuals donating to a single campaign which means either you're all breaking the law"
****
Dear Sir/Madam, please get the facts right before you start insulting people. The maximum amount anyone can donate in the primary season is $2,900. One can donate up to the same amount in the GE as well.

Please post some of Obama's racist remarks from his books.

Please don't be biased CNN, why can't you post them?

What ever happened to the way VP's were chosen back in the time of FDR and others? A VP was nominated at the convention. That certainly seems the most "Democratic" process to stimulate "Party Unitity". Look to history in the nomination of Truman as an example of the party working together to form a concensus.

Obama has said more damaging racist remarks than Imus……………………..why not an uproar about Obama's statements?

Why should the VP candidate be an expert in military and foreign affairs? The election is likely focused on the economy. If you notice, Obama also lacks experiences in economy. Can you name his ahievements in economy, either private or public (law making)? By the way, Obama's interest is not in economy either. He is NOT on any committes related to economic issues. It makes more sense to have someone with more economic experiences.

Obama just needs to nominate someone who is qualified to be the President and who can work together with him and who might help him to win the Presidency.

No one wants to be on the Titantic now that they know what lays ahead..

LOL no one wants to be Obama's VP but Hillary Clinton. And no one wants her to be VP. Go figure.

So let me get this straight: the guy has not been ASKED to be VP, but the headline is ANOTHER SENATOR SAYS NO, as if Obama's asking and being turned down right and left?

Give me a freakin break. Is CNN now a FAUX NEWS affiliate?

Yet another egotistical politician making a public statement to refuse a Vice-Presidency that has never even been offered to him by Obama. Give me a break.

Guys,
Everybody knows that all candidates say they are not interested in the VP job when they are asked about it. Funny how they all end up saying yes when the question finally comes for real. Its the ones who say they actually want the VP job that never get it. Remember Huckabee? All this nonsence of how nobody wants to be Obama's running mate is just very wishful thinking by some very small minded people who are Obama haters. McCain has also had his share of rejection. Rice and Jindal come to mind. Bet you that if the question came for real, they would say yes.

OBAMA HATERS = REPUBLICANS AFRAID OF CHANGE

PUMAS = FAKE DEMOCRATS WHO HATE OBAMA , AFRAID OF CHANGE AND ARE PROBABLY RACISTS

IF NOT HILLARY THEN MCCAIN = FAKE DEMOCRATS WHO HATE OBAMA, HATE CHANGE AND ARE PROBABLY RACISTS

OBAMA 2008/2012

Obamas supporters live and think in a different world than the majority of U.S citizens, that's a known fact that we all know by now. They have made it possible for yet another Democratic Presidential defeat come November. What a waste…….

The only way I will vote for Obama is if Hillary is on the ticket and if McCann picks Mitt Romney I would switch if the Dream Team doesn't become reality. Audrey

HILLARY CLINTON FOR VP,…. OR SAY GOODBYE TO 18 MILLION VOTES ,…AND THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THEM.
NO OTER CANDIDATE CAN FILL THE VP SPOT AND BE ABLE TO DO BETTER AT FUND RAISING THAN HILLARY.

……..it is apparent that the Clinton's are behind this effort to force Obama to choose Hillary. Why is it that everyone is refusing to be his running mate? If he picks her, I will not vote for this ticket. It is disgusting to think that they are forcing his hand to pick her. I am sick of hearing about the Clintons as if they are the "King & Queen" of the democrats. From where I sit, the democrats lack the testicular fortitude to stand up for what they believe.

There are reasons why quite a few people state they are not interested in the VP position, especially those from conservative regions. The expectation is so high. Most Democrats (over 70% I guess) believe they will win this year. If they do not win, the VP candidate will definetely have no future for the the national position because he/she will be blamed for the loss. If you are from a conservative area (state), it may also affect your future in the local politics.

The best thing for being a VP is the possibility to become the party leader after 8 years. Of course, you can become the President if the President dies. But Obama is only 46 so it is a highly unlikely case.

Hmm…So many people are "not interested" in VP spot with Obama? They need to up the kool-aid dosage.

Most of these folks who are saying NO are not even on the short list for VP. Is there anyone out there, besides the committee members, that really knows who and who are on that list as VP for Obama? The answer is — NO ONE. It is all about making the NEWS for CNN- period! Just listen to the Sunday news and you'll see the number of senators who are asked the same old question: are you interested? So, people, give it up!

CNN, wouldn't it be interesting to see how many people say "NO"!!!!! to McBush? I see another easy week for John due to lack of reporting from the Major News Networks.

Good, he looks weak.

Obama

some please tell me why barack changed his name ?

MDB,

Hey Genius!
The max is $2500.00 not $250.00. Who's the genius again????????????

Factual correction - Senator Jack Reed never served in Vietnam; he graduated from West Point in 1971 and then went to Harvard for his MPP, so the "proponents" touting his Vietnam combat experience is incorrect. Nonetheless, he's a pretty good dude, and I think would be a fine president (one day).

Of course he does not want it! Who would?! Obama is a disaster, they all know this. He is another George McGovern, heading for defeat (God, the democrats are SO good at that). Does anybody remember McGovern's running mate? LOL, did not think so. Obama is the Titanic and the rats are jumping ship.

As a HIllary supporter I had hoped she would be offerred and accept the job. But the way Obama keeps flip flopping on many issues especially recently the immunity for telecom companies and the Iraq war, maybe all these folks are thinking twice !

I hope it is Hillary and I hope Obama does the right thing by Hillary and her supporters and also keeps his word , which would be a new concept for a politician if elected.

This country is in bad shape and we are not whiners ( news to Phil Gramm and John McCain)!

Seems there is some trouble in paradise. Those with experience don't want to follow the Messiah. Maybe they know he's not really the Messiah. Just a thought…

DEBATE!!!

@GM…. LOL! Yeah, I think the field is whittling itself down to a short list of Hillary and Edwards all by itself…

Well, I'll give Reed a fist bump for that one…

I’ve been suspicious from the beginning about the existence of ”PUMAs": Female Clinton supporters who are so bitter about her loss that they will throw equal pay, reproductive rights, the environment, and a chance at peace under the bus to get their revenge by voting for McCain. I’m skeptical even though they show up in comment threads all over the internet, claiming they’re real. I’m skeptical even though they wrote Rebecca Traister letters claiming that they exist. I’ve been suspicious from the beginning about the existence of ”PUMAs": Female Clinton supporters who are so bitter about her loss that they will throw equal pay, reproductive rights, the environment, and a chance at peace under the bus to get their revenge by voting for McCain. I’m skeptical even though they show up in comment threads all over the internet, claiming they’re real. I’m skeptical even though they wrote Rebecca Traister letters claiming that they exist.
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So apparently someone who was never approached to be VP and who never had much of a shot at being the VP has taken his name out of running to be the VP. This is about as news worthy as me taking my name out of consideration to be Pope.

Everybody's gone. He'll have to settle for Dan Quayle!

well at least Carol Mccain can get a better respect working for Obamas campaign.

The party made a huge mistake in promoting this guy to head up their ticket. I cannot support this ticket with him as the nominee. And, I couldn't care less who would be his VP. I plan to support John because he has the experience, records of accomplishments, and trust of the American people. John offers hope for peace, prosperity, and security for this Nation. As a democrat, I have no other option.

I'm officially off his list too… just for the record….

This is not a VP face. looks scary.

If Obama Hussein does not take Hillary as his VP … I will Vote for McSame and so will every other Democrat.

O'bama is a Racist Flip Flopper …. he is sinking and no help from the DMC is going to change that unless he accepts Hillary as the VP.

Rhode Island Senators ???they have been irrelevant since the 1800's..

Aren't all these senators getting ahead of themselves? How rude of them to "say no" to the job when they have yet to be asked.

Did someone say Hagel ? He is being blamed for the collapse of a bank. And some of you Want him to run with Obama ? You all do want to lose, don't you ?

Hmmm. Another Ofay who don't wnat to hang with America's first Homey. I smell something….

I'm not a fan of Obama but will be voting for him.

his a joker like mcshame!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure if Obama was a black medical doctor (cardiologist) and these so called idiots that hate him cause he is black need a heart transplant…I'm sure they won't say NOBAMA.

AS IT TURNS OUT, EVEN BUSH IS DOING EXACTLY

WHAT OBAMA HAS & IS RECOMMENDING BE DONE WITH

TROOPS IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN. WHAT DOES THAT SAY

ABOUT THE JUDGMENT OF BUSH & MCSAME?

OBAMA'S VISION IS BETTER & SHREWDER THAT ALL THE FOLKS

PLAYING WAR. ALSO MCSAME IS BUSY DEALING WITH THE

ISSUES OF CHECOSLOVAQUIA, A COUNTRY THAT HAS NOT

EXISTED FOR 15 YEARS OR SO.

Did you people even read the article? The man is running for re-election. Why would he say he's interested in VP if you needs to be re-elected? Same with others.

Nobody actively seeks out to be VP. They are asked and then they accept.

Obama 08.

Why do all the conservatives on here sound so angry? The only thing worse than losing is spending months knowing youre already a loser. Obama/Hagel '08 - money.

Obama must pick HILLARY.

VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a lot of Reed's fellow democrats on this blog are throwing him under the bus now. That's a crowded bus for heaven's sake!

DEBATE!

To MDB - The cap is $2300…not $250. I give $50 to Obama every time they email and ask for money. That is why he is able to raise funds so easily and quickly. 1.5 Million donors, all giving what they can.

That's indeed a terrible photo.

I have voted Democratic every presidential election since 1944 (except for 1972, when I admit that I voted for Nixon), but unless Senator Obama puts Senator Clinton on his ticket, I cannot vote for him. I am old enough to have seen plenty of presidential candidates come and go, and Obama is by far the least experienced (presumptive) major-party nominee since I have been old enough to vote. He desperately needs someone else on his ticket with experience.

I'm afraid I may have to sit this one out.

Looks like Brazille or Cafferty may get the job they've been desiring after all!

Campaign donations limit is $2800

Grow a brain

NObama/Paster Wright '08;
Hillary '12 and '16

He was not going to be asked anyway. It will be Claire, Kathleen or Russ. Hill has no chance. Pay your bills.

Anyone else from IL irritated that Obama isn't doing much as a Senator? Same with Mccain. Resign if you're gonna run for Pres for heaven's sake!

I don't want to be VP either.

Good for Reed and Hagel would be a bad choice because alot of Dems. wouldn't vote for a Republican on the ticket. This is like Kerry asking McCain.

Hillary is the best choice — she's already had the job for 8 years!

C'mon Obama, just do what's smart.
Obama/Clinton!!

How come nobody wants to work as VP under Obama? Well, no one except Hillary who is planning to take Obama for an open motorcade trip in Dallas right after the election.

"not interested" = "will take the job if asked"

NO one whats to run with this loser. The will "support" him while carefully distantly them self from him. Who wants the label of Hussein's second?

It seems no one wants the job…..except Hagel. So it might end up being Hagel by default.

Was for Hillary, now for McCain. (And no….Obama would NOT get my vote if she was his VP….that would still make him president, and I find that to be unacceptable.)

Obama up 10% in latest Iowa polls!! Up 17% in Minnesota!, 8% in Michigan!!!. 4% in Colorado!!! 5% in Missouri!!! This is looking good folks! Keep pushing forward! Never give up!!! Keep pushing and don't give up! We still have a long way to go and we all need to go to the polls come November!!!

NO one whats to run with this loser. They will "support" him while carefully distantly them self from him. Who wants the label of Hussein's second?

Watch out DNC Howard Dean, Pelosi et al, you guys made the biggest blunder in history. A lot of Democrats are trully unhappy for what you did in the primary. Polls are not saying the true votes of America as it happened in New Hampshire on top of it your idol Obama is sliding down in latest polls. McCain will have a landslide in electoral votes and we just hope we will have a strong Democratic congress. For one I'm a democrat voting for Sen. McCain. HRC 2012!

I love the Hillary supporters who are gonna vote for McCain cuz they think the media was biased. Go ahead, punish children in need of health care for media bias. Punish soldiers that need to come home for media bias. Punish women who want to keep their right to choose for media bias. Punish hardworking men, and the families who rely on them, for media bias. It's fine. It TOTALLY makes sense.

*shakes head*

OBAMA HAS NO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE US. REED IS RIGHT TO AVOID BEING PART OF THE TRAIN WRECK.

Hillary 2012

I can't believe how illiterate Republicans and Hillary supporters are. Jim Webb bailed after the vetting team required some documents from him because of his past issues and Jim is a new Senator we need to maintain democrat seat in the senate. All others balking are doing it to get famous, have something to hide or are pushed by the evil Clinton machine.

Can't you guys read? The Obama vetting team has only requested information from 2 people so other people saying no are being advised to get their 15 minutes of fame you dumb folks. Hillary will never be on the list and you can take my words to the bank. It is going to be Sebelius you losers because he needs someone with executive experience. The VP and President can't both be senators!

Looks like no one wants to be his VP….! Shocker!

Obama / Paul '08

Just wondering if the sleezy clintonistas are pressuring the viable VP candidates to shy away from accepting the offer? That would leave billary as the "last man standing", and winning by default .

Why would anyone want the job? Obama is so full of himself there is no room on the podium for a number two spot. Why don't he just make Rev. Wright the VP and Farakahn his First Lady. Then we can have all of the Marxist radical cult leaders in one house.

Dear Vietnam Vet;

I think Griff jumped off a bridge a long time ago !

PUMA — Vote for McCain