Comments on: Reed says 'not interested' in VP role http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Aesop's Fable - The Fox and the Grapes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357405 Aesop's Fable - The Fox and the Grapes Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:03:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357405 Remember how the fox tried and tried to get the grapes that were too high for him to reach, what did he end up saying? "I don't want those sour grapes anyway." Wikipedia says it this way: The Fox and the Grapes is a fable attributed to Aesop. The protagonist, a fox, upon failing to find a way to reach grapes hanging high up on a vine, retreated and said: "The grapes are sour anyway!" The moral is stated at the end of the fable as: It is easy to despise what you cannot get. (In political terms - it is easy to say you don't want something you KNOW YOU'RE NOT GOING TO GET) It is going to be Obama/Biden 08 - Read it and weep GOP! Remember how the fox tried and tried to get the grapes that were too high for him to reach, what did he end up saying? "I don't want those sour grapes anyway."

Wikipedia says it this way:

The Fox and the Grapes is a fable attributed to Aesop. The protagonist, a fox, upon failing to find a way to reach grapes hanging high up on a vine, retreated and said: "The grapes are sour anyway!" The moral is stated at the end of the fable as:

It is easy to despise what you cannot get. (In political terms – it is easy to say you don't want something you KNOW YOU'RE NOT GOING TO GET)

It is going to be Obama/Biden 08 – Read it and weep GOP!

]]> By: Natalie Rosen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357404 Natalie Rosen Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:03:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357404 No offense to Jack Reed as I love the State of Rhode Island but WHY oh WHY would Obama pick ANYONE from a state that is blue or even bluish and Reed doesn't do it really. A savvy pick for Obama would be Biden MOST ESPECIALLY Biden, the maybe Tim Kane of VA, Richardson of New Mexico or Evan Bayh of Indiana. In my opinion those are the ONLY ones he should consider. They are all marvelous VP picks but Biden is EXCEPTIONAL and give him expertise, experience and foreign policy gravitas. Biden is BRILLANT.... how about that for a change!! No offense to Jack Reed as I love the State of Rhode Island but WHY oh WHY would Obama pick ANYONE from a state that is blue or even bluish and Reed doesn't do it really. A savvy pick for Obama would be Biden MOST ESPECIALLY Biden, the maybe Tim Kane of VA, Richardson of New Mexico or Evan Bayh of Indiana. In my opinion those are the ONLY ones he should consider. They are all marvelous VP picks but Biden is EXCEPTIONAL and give him expertise, experience and foreign policy gravitas. Biden is BRILLANT.... how about that for a change!!

]]> By: dEMOBRAT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357403 dEMOBRAT Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:03:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357403 I think we are ready for the debate portion of this presidential election....Obama, you there? I think we are ready for the debate portion of this presidential election....Obama, you there?

]]> By: Peg Robson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357402 Peg Robson Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357402 When the politicians distance themselves from "one of thier own" it sends a message to the American people... Obama has no substance and his peers know it...too bad the people didn't catch on sooner. Just too wrapped up in their "rock star". When the politicians distance themselves from "one of thier own" it sends a message to the American people... Obama has no substance and his peers know it...too bad the people didn't catch on sooner. Just too wrapped up in their "rock star".

]]> By: Obamacan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357401 Obamacan Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357401 As a former Republican, I don't really understand why HRC's supporters hate this man so much. I have given up trying to understand how someone who call him/herself Democrats could even entertain the idea of voting for McCain when he has made it very clear that under his presidency, it'll be more of what we're getting now. If you like where our country is and where it'll be heading if we keep doing what we're doing today, if you think that another war with Iran will be a good thing, then it's a no brainer. You should vote for McCain. I have voted Republican all of my life (and I'm not on my 30th or 40th..much older) but I love my country and my grandchildren to much to even think about continuing on this path. Obama 08. As a former Republican, I don't really understand why HRC's supporters hate this man so much. I have given up trying to understand how someone who call him/herself Democrats could even entertain the idea of voting for McCain when he has made it very clear that under his presidency, it'll be more of what we're getting now. If you like where our country is and where it'll be heading if we keep doing what we're doing today, if you think that another war with Iran will be a good thing, then it's a no brainer. You should vote for McCain.

I have voted Republican all of my life (and I'm not on my 30th or 40th..much older) but I love my country and my grandchildren to much to even think about continuing on this path.

Obama 08.

]]> By: I'm from NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357399 I'm from NC Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:57:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357399 What kind of name is Barack Obama? What has it come to? What kind of name is Barack Obama? What has it come to?

]]> By: dEMOBRAT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357398 dEMOBRAT Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:55:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357398 Nah, Hillary wouldn't accept at this point either. A little too late I'd say. Nah, Hillary wouldn't accept at this point either. A little too late I'd say.

]]> By: Anyone but Hillary for VP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357397 Anyone but Hillary for VP Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:55:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357397 Too bad, he looked like a good fit. Oh well, Hillary would be disaster, but there are plenty of other worthy choices. Too bad, he looked like a good fit. Oh well, Hillary would be disaster, but there are plenty of other worthy choices.

]]> By: trudy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357396 trudy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:54:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357396 i think ,that Chuck Hagel be perfecht for the VP, he never agree with Busch on anything , i allways liked Chuck Hagel , there is no hatred in him .besits that he is very smart , an he really caers abaut his Country ,like Obama , all you People aut there who voted for Busch , hope you learned your Lesson by now . dont make the same misstake again , an vote for Mc Cain , lets united this Country again , an lets stop all the hate , skin color dont matter . change matters , an Obama will work harder then any President bevor . he has never shown a temper ,after all what nasty thinks ben said abaut him , an all the lies people make up , so every one will think the worst abaut him , anaff allready ,look at the liang one in the White House , how can any Body be that stupid an vote for Mc Cain ,he read s everything of a Paper ,what sombody wrote for him ,to say . i think ,that Chuck Hagel be perfecht for the VP, he never agree with Busch on anything , i allways liked Chuck Hagel , there is no hatred in him .besits that he is very smart , an he really caers abaut his Country ,like Obama , all you People aut there who voted for Busch , hope you learned your Lesson by now . dont make the same misstake again , an vote for Mc Cain , lets united this Country again , an lets stop all the hate , skin color dont matter . change matters , an Obama will work harder then any President bevor . he has never shown a temper ,after all what nasty thinks ben said abaut him , an all the lies people make up , so every one will think the worst abaut him , anaff allready ,look at the liang one in the White House , how can any Body be that stupid an vote for Mc Cain ,he read s everything of a Paper ,what sombody wrote for him ,to say .

]]> By: Down with Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357395 Down with Obama Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:53:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357395 Obama is so two-faced.....he could be his own running mate!!!! Obama is so two-faced.....he could be his own running mate!!!!

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357393 Tim Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:50:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357393 Why does he need to go to Iraq? Just more wasted taxpayer dollars. Why does he need to go to Iraq?
Just more wasted taxpayer dollars.

]]> By: proud army and navy mom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357392 proud army and navy mom Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:49:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357392 Who cares if Reed is not interested? nobody, just the ignorant haters who wants to say "I told you so?" How about us probably doubling the nat'l debt in one day if we have to bail out freddie and fannie mac. you idiots are so caught up in race that you can't or won't look at the real crisis at hand. my nephew is being shipped to iraq this week, my daughter to iraq and my son to Kuwait, and you idiots, especially so-called Hillary supporters are stuck on stupid. Get an education, people! Who cares if Reed is not interested? nobody, just the ignorant haters who wants to say "I told you so?"

How about us probably doubling the nat'l debt in one day if we have to bail out freddie and fannie mac. you idiots are so caught up in race that you can't or won't look at the real crisis at hand.

my nephew is being shipped to iraq this week, my daughter to iraq and my son to Kuwait, and you idiots, especially so-called Hillary supporters are stuck on stupid. Get an education, people!

]]> By: Bendo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357391 Bendo Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:49:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357391 Attention People: look at what is happening in ND...Obama is within striking range...look at Montana....Obama is ahead.....look at SD...he is tied......look at Geogia...he is only 2 points behind....look at the states Kerry won.....OBama is rock solid....what does this mean...even yopu so caleed bright repubs can add the Electoral Votes and it says what??? come on let me hear and see ift from your lips....all together now....President Obama! Attention People: look at what is happening in ND...Obama is within striking range...look at Montana....Obama is ahead.....look at SD...he is tied......look at Geogia...he is only 2 points behind....look at the states Kerry won.....OBama is rock solid....what does this mean...even yopu so caleed bright repubs can add the Electoral Votes and it says what??? come on let me hear and see ift from your lips....all together now....President Obama!

]]> By: Jan From Boca Raton, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357390 Jan From Boca Raton, Fl Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:47:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357390 Reed is no dummy, he dosen't want to be linked with a looser. Reed is no dummy, he dosen't want to be linked with a looser.

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357389 Tony Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:47:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357389 I don't know why more aren't saying yest to the V.P. slot with Obama. I have a terrible feeling that Obama won't be around long after he is sworn in and whomever the V.P. is will quickly ascend to the presidency. I think Joe Biden is the perfect choice, as he should have been the nominee. I don't know why more aren't saying yest to the V.P. slot with Obama. I have a terrible feeling that Obama won't be around long after he is sworn in and whomever the V.P. is will quickly ascend to the presidency.

I think Joe Biden is the perfect choice, as he should have been the nominee.

]]> By: Ms. D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357388 Ms. D Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:46:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357388 Hagel is Mccain's best friend. Why would he want to be VP to Obama!! He probably would make good in Obama's cabinet though!! Hagel is Mccain's best friend. Why would he want to be VP to Obama!! He probably would make good in Obama's cabinet though!!

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357387 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:45:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357387 MDB July 14th, 2008 5:35 pm ET 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). I have also noticed that. Capt Smash is a moron just read his posts and any one can see that. Can't comment on the rest I don't know what kind of things they wright. MDB July 14th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

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).

I have also noticed that. Capt Smash is a moron just read his posts and any one can see that. Can't comment on the rest I don't know what kind of things they wright.

]]> By: Bendo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357386 Bendo Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:45:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357386 Attention MDB Mcfly......the cap is $2300.00 per person not $250.00... do your homework before yoiu spout your ignorance on the subject! Attention MDB Mcfly......the cap is $2300.00 per person not $250.00... do your homework before yoiu spout your ignorance on the subject!

]]> By: Dee Dee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357385 Dee Dee Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:45:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357385 Senator Obama should take the Virginia Governor with him on this World Tour. Senator Obama should take the Virginia Governor with him on this World Tour.

]]> By: DEBBY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357384 DEBBY Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:42:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357384 OBAMA has not asked you to be VP anyway BARACK THE VOTE !! OBAMA has not asked you to be VP anyway
BARACK THE VOTE !!

]]> By: GB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357383 GB Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:40:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357383 I don't think anyone wants on this train to no where. I don't think anyone wants on this train to no where.

]]> By: Greg, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357382 Greg, NY Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:40:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357382 MDB, By now, someone probably already replied to you, but campaign finance laws allow a maximum of $2,300 for both the primary and general election. So, one person could give up to $4,600 if you split it up between the two elections. MDB,

By now, someone probably already replied to you, but campaign finance laws allow a maximum of $2,300 for both the primary and general election.

So, one person could give up to $4,600 if you split it up between the two elections.

]]> By: Say GOODBYE!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357381 Say GOODBYE!!!! Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:39:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357381 Quotes From Griff ------That's because you represent nobody, (really) except Borack Obama.. Who really trusts you??? I don't thats for sure…. Not ever!!!! Except for the honest answer… McCain, makes 10 of 'O' bama ************************************************************************** Griff you don't TRust Mr Obama ........ You are die heart McCain Supporter .......... Here"s a ONE WAY TICKET away from Mr Obama and take LISA with You!!! LISA -----Worse PERSON GRIFF-----Worst PERSON Quotes From Griff --That's because you represent nobody, (really) except Borack Obama..
Who really trusts you??? I don't thats for sure…. Not ever!!!!
Except for the honest answer… McCain, makes 10 of 'O' bama
**************************************************************************
Griff you don't TRust Mr Obama ........
You are die heart McCain Supporter ..........
Here"s a ONE WAY TICKET away from Mr Obama and take LISA with You!!!
LISA -–Worse PERSON GRIFF-–Worst PERSON

]]> By: Anna, SW Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357380 Anna, SW Missouri Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:38:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357380 MDB--The limit is $2300.00 per person. Please check your facts before you call people liars. MDB–The limit is $2300.00 per person. Please check your facts before you call people liars.

]]> By: Beca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357379 Beca Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:35:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357379 This is the first time in my life reading news like this, where politicians are saying NO to an important position in the government. I wonder why?? Oh, wait a minute, I know why! No one, wants to work besides BHO. This is the first time in my life reading news like this, where politicians are saying NO to an important position in the government. I wonder why?? Oh, wait a minute, I know why! No one, wants to work besides BHO.

]]> By: Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357378 Obama Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:34:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357378 Wonder what rock he will turn over and look under now. And the Hillary lovers are still lurking. Maybe he can make a 911 call to the middle east and get a running mate. Jesse Jackson should throw his hat in the ring since he is well versed on fathering kids out of wedlock. Wonder what rock he will turn over and look under now. And the Hillary lovers are still lurking. Maybe he can make a 911 call to the middle east and get a running mate. Jesse Jackson should throw his hat in the ring since he is well versed on fathering kids out of wedlock.

]]> By: Kim, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357377 Kim, IL Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:34:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357377 Reed, Hagel and Obama are traveling together. Don't worry people, they will talk about it on the plane...lol Reed, Hagel and Obama are traveling together. Don't worry people, they will talk about it on the plane...lol

]]> By: Danel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357376 Danel Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:34:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357376 Too much speculation on the part of CNN. Why NOT just let it be? CNN keeps pushing this presumptive VP down our throats, STOP it already!! What's the rush? Why not concentrate on McCain? Too much speculation on the part of CNN. Why NOT just let it be? CNN keeps pushing this presumptive VP down our throats, STOP it already!! What's the rush? Why not concentrate on McCain?

]]> By: Veteran in Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357375 Veteran in Kansas Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:33:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357375 Why report non-news. Was he asked, no. Was it reported by the Obama camp that he was in the running, no. Does this mean that everyone Obama has a face to face with is being considered, I don't think so. Let me clarify one thing to date, I am not seekling the VP position, I do not desire the VP post. There I have come out and said it, it has the same news worthness as all of the others that have not been asked coming forth and saying they don't want it. Why report non-news. Was he asked, no. Was it reported by the Obama camp that he was in the running, no. Does this mean that everyone Obama has a face to face with is being considered, I don't think so.

Let me clarify one thing to date, I am not seekling the VP position, I do not desire the VP post. There I have come out and said it, it has the same news worthness as all of the others that have not been asked coming forth and saying they don't want it.

]]> By: Mike - Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357374 Mike - Texas Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:30:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357374 Smart man. Smart man.

]]> By: SHAME http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357373 SHAME Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357373 THE OLD MAN IS A DANGER TO THIS COUNTRY. HE 'S NOT SMART ENOUGH TO TURN ON A COMPUTER. SO FAR BEHIND IN MENTAL SKILLS AND HE WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT. WHO EVER VOTES FOR MCCAIN HAS GOT TO BE STUPID. WE ARE HEADING FOR TROUBLE. VOTE OBAMA........THE SCHOLAR. THE OLD MAN IS A DANGER TO THIS COUNTRY. HE 'S NOT SMART ENOUGH TO TURN ON A COMPUTER. SO FAR BEHIND IN MENTAL SKILLS AND HE WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT. WHO EVER VOTES FOR MCCAIN HAS GOT TO BE STUPID. WE ARE HEADING FOR TROUBLE. VOTE OBAMA........THE SCHOLAR.

]]> By: Independent America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357372 Independent America Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357372 What I don't understand. Is someone who has not been asked to provide information is saying I don't want to VP. Clearly, no one asked you. To me, as I see this string of white men, saying they don't want to vp when they have not been approached is quite offensive to me. It's a shame that racism still exists. Why is there such a relish to say this. Have we heard one person in the Republican party say they do not want to be McCain's running mate? Why such dissafection among the Democrats? You know what it is? I wonder if It is the Hillary effect. I wonder if there is any pressure behind the scenes by Clintonites trying to affect potential vp candidates... so she is higher on the list. After all, what is the political benefit to saying outloud to the public, I am not interested in being Senator Obama's running mate. Very strange.... What I don't understand. Is someone who has not been asked to provide information is saying I don't want to VP. Clearly, no one asked you. To me, as I see this string of white men, saying they don't want to vp when they have not been approached is quite offensive to me. It's a shame that racism still exists. Why is there such a relish to say this. Have we heard one person in the Republican party say they do not want to be McCain's running mate? Why such dissafection among the Democrats? You know what it is? I wonder if It is the Hillary effect. I wonder if there is any pressure behind the scenes by Clintonites trying to affect potential vp candidates... so she is higher on the list. After all, what is the political benefit to saying outloud to the public, I am not interested in being Senator Obama's running mate. Very strange....

]]> By: ch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357371 ch Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:27:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357371 No Hillary as VP = No vote for Obama. No Hillary as VP = No vote for Obama.

]]> By: NObama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357370 NObama Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:26:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357370 Farakhan for VP. Farakhan for VP.

]]> By: TESAP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357367 TESAP Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:21:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357367 Oh well....................... next.................... BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE........................ Oh well....................... next....................

BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE........................

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357362 john Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:43:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357362 Dems had realized and know who Barack Hussein Obama is that's the reason why they are distancing from him. He's very dangerous guy that has no ambition for American people but to put them down, believe it or not he's a muslim and it's the fact. Whoever is insisting that he's not a muslim try to visist the place in Indonesia where he was raised by his muslim father. His words are full of lies just to persuade people to go with his side. Dems had realized and know who Barack Hussein Obama is that's the reason why they are distancing from him. He's very dangerous guy that has no ambition for American people but to put them down, believe it or not he's a muslim and it's the fact. Whoever is insisting that he's not a muslim try to visist the place in Indonesia where he was raised by his muslim father. His words are full of lies just to persuade people to go with his side.

]]> By: Maximus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357361 Maximus Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:43:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357361 P.S. Oh, yeah... Joe Lieberman. The only Democrat likely to run as McCain's VP... P.S. Oh, yeah... Joe Lieberman. The only Democrat likely to run as McCain's VP...

]]> By: Clay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357360 Clay Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:42:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357360 I believe that what would be best for America would be for Obama to choose someone who is a guy like Hunter S. Thompson someone who is so against the Bush Administration that they know how to fix it economically. I believe that what would be best for America would be for Obama to choose someone who is a guy like Hunter S. Thompson someone who is so against the Bush Administration that they know how to fix it economically.

]]> By: Maximus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357359 Maximus Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:42:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357359 Au contraire, McCain's list is rather limited... 1. Dick Cheney (unlikely considering he did not even run for the presidential nomination, despite being VP) 2. Fred Thompson (two dry old white guys, whoot!) 3. Rudy Giuliani (his twin brother) 4. Condoleeza Rice (self-explanatory) 5. Charlie Crist 6. Uuuuh... 7. George W. Bush (oh wait, he can't be VP after his 2-term limit) 8. Arnold Schwarzeneger (being born in Austria, he is disqualified for presidential office via the natural-born citizen clause... then again, McCain was born in Panama, and nobody seems to care) Au contraire, McCain's list is rather limited...

1. Dick Cheney (unlikely considering he did not even run for the presidential nomination, despite being VP)
2. Fred Thompson (two dry old white guys, whoot!)
3. Rudy Giuliani (his twin brother)
4. Condoleeza Rice (self-explanatory)
5. Charlie Crist
6. Uuuuh...
7. George W. Bush (oh wait, he can't be VP after his 2-term limit)
8. Arnold Schwarzeneger (being born in Austria, he is disqualified for presidential office via the natural-born citizen clause... then again, McCain was born in Panama, and nobody seems to care)

]]> By: Maximus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357358 Maximus Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:35:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357358 I do not understand what the fuss is all about. Barack Obama has PLENTY of VP picks, especially if it is not limited to Dems... Democrats: 1. Karen Sabellius 2. Joe Biden 3. John Edwards 4. Gen. Wesley Clark 5. Mike Gravel 6. Dennis Kucinich .... Okay, fine, if it comes down to it... Hillary Clinton Republicans: 1. Colin Powell 2. Chuck Hagel 3. Ron Paul 4. pretty much anyone else who is NOT a neocon Independents, Greens, Libertarians, etc. 1. Jesse Ventura 2. Ralph Nader 3. ...uuuh... can't think of any now... but a VP slot is the closest a 3rd party candidate can expect to the presidency I would expect an Obama-Edwards or Obama-Sebellius ticket. I could even anticipate a cross-party Obama-Paul, Obama-Hagel, or Obama-Powel ticket. I do not understand what the fuss is all about. Barack Obama has PLENTY of VP picks, especially if it is not limited to Dems...

Democrats:
1. Karen Sabellius
2. Joe Biden
3. John Edwards
4. Gen. Wesley Clark
5. Mike Gravel
6. Dennis Kucinich
....
Okay, fine, if it comes down to it... Hillary Clinton

Republicans:
1. Colin Powell
2. Chuck Hagel
3. Ron Paul
4. pretty much anyone else who is NOT a neocon

Independents, Greens, Libertarians, etc.
1. Jesse Ventura
2. Ralph Nader
3. ...uuuh... can't think of any now... but a VP slot is the closest a 3rd party candidate can expect to the presidency

I would expect an Obama-Edwards or Obama-Sebellius ticket. I could even anticipate a cross-party Obama-Paul, Obama-Hagel, or Obama-Powel ticket.

]]> By: Karl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357357 Karl Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:34:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357357 Reporting so many rejections is not good for Obama's campaign. He and his team have better to announce his VP sooner than later. Reporting so many rejections is not good for Obama's campaign. He and his team have better to announce his VP sooner than later.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357356 John Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:31:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357356 Lets hope that Hillary has no desire to be VP either. She can do better then that later on. Lets hope that Hillary has no desire to be VP either. She can do better then that later on.

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357354 Lisa Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:22:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357354 Wonder if Hillary's surrogates are pressuring would-be VP's to say no to the job so she can get it? Wonder if Hillary's surrogates are pressuring would-be VP's to say no to the job so she can get it?

]]> By: suzyku http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357352 suzyku Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:14:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357352 How can you say NO to something that hasn't been offered?! Obama has clearly stated to "ignore" all of the speculation, HE and ONLY HE will announce who his V.P. candidate is. Why on earth can't these people let it go until that happens? The pundits and the "non" candidates are getting boring already. How can you say NO to something that hasn't been offered?! Obama has clearly stated to "ignore" all of the speculation, HE and ONLY HE will announce who his V.P. candidate is. Why on earth can't these people let it go until that happens? The pundits and the "non" candidates are getting boring already.

]]> By: Al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357351 Al Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:09:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357351 Obama was the only choice from the beginning. All 77 senators who authorized Iraq war (including McCain and Hillay) should have been in jail long ago. And I still read inCNN that besides 48% pro-Obama, there are 42% pro-McCain idiots. The only thing democrats need to be in power is to improve education in this country. Reducing number of morons who support a war with a country they cannot find on a map - that's most reliable strategy for democrats, and I give it free to Howard Deen. Obama 2008 Obama was the only choice from the beginning. All 77 senators who authorized Iraq war (including McCain and Hillay) should have been in jail long ago. And I still read inCNN that besides 48% pro-Obama, there are 42% pro-McCain idiots. The only thing democrats need to be in power is to improve education in this country. Reducing number of morons who support a war with a country they cannot find on a map – that's most reliable strategy for democrats, and I give it free to Howard Deen.

Obama 2008

]]> By: R. Martin, Phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357348 R. Martin, Phoenix Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:41:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357348 MDB, Before you start calling people liars you should check your facts: the maximum contribution an individual can give is $2500. Luckily Obama has a huge pool of enthusiastic supporters who will be happy to give until he's elected in Nov. MDB,

Before you start calling people liars you should check your facts: the maximum contribution an individual can give is $2500. Luckily Obama has a huge pool of enthusiastic supporters who will be happy to give until he's elected in Nov.

]]> By: Luke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357347 Luke Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:40:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357347 Makes sense. Reed has a young daughter and was worried about the whirlwind life that his running for VP would force upon her. So for those of you saying he's afraid of joining a "sinking ship", keep in mind that there are other factors. Makes sense. Reed has a young daughter and was worried about the whirlwind life that his running for VP would force upon her. So for those of you saying he's afraid of joining a "sinking ship", keep in mind that there are other factors.

]]> By: Matt Canoga Park http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357346 Matt Canoga Park Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:32:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357346 No one wants the job and no one wants Hillary to have it. No one wants the job and no one wants Hillary to have it.

]]> By: bimmer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357344 bimmer Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:23:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357344 I heard from a reliable source on the condition of anonymity that the other person in the New Yroker cover has been asked to provide documents to search commi.ttee. I heard from a reliable source on the condition of anonymity that the other person in the New Yroker cover has been asked to provide documents to search commi.ttee.

]]> By: Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/15/reed-says-not-interested-in-vp-role/#comment-1357343 Lee Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:20:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8620#comment-1357343 I find it absolutely amazing all the idiots who come out of the woodwork claiming people are "distancing" themselves from Obama. You can't turn down a job you weren't offered in the first place. I find it absolutely amazing all the idiots who come out of the woodwork claiming people are "distancing" themselves from Obama. You can't turn down a job you weren't offered in the first place.

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