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Without Hillary on the tik, Obama can hang it up.

What more can you say about a candidate who knows how to gather the very best minds on foreign policy in the country as advisors? Is this not refeshiung after eight years of missteps by the GOP who always thought they knew it all and did not? Remember Rumsfeld anyone? How about Antonio Gonzales? How about G Dubya himself?
Sam Nunn and Evan Bayh are excellent choices for VP! Now through in Chuck Hagel and we truly have a trifecta!

Some bloggers who claim to be Hillary-supporters also claim never to have heard of Evan Bayh or Sam Nunn. They give themselves away. Hillary's supporters are not that ignorant. These bloggers are McClain agents in what they think is disguise, and not very good at it either.

Either is a good choice: Rich guy who doesn't pay his fair share of taxes from Indiana or rich guy who sits on the board of Chevron. Very reflective of his values and campaign rhetoric. Way to stand for something!

It's funny how some people keep talking about how they don't want "Bill or Hillary" dynasty in the White House again, yet when Clinton was in the White House our country went through golden years, economically, etc. Why would anyway want THAT?! Instead they choose to vote for someone who gives good utopian speeches and ideals but no ideas or ways to fix things with our country other then change by saying the word change. This is for President of the United States, not some popularity contest with no reprecussions. Yet these Obama supporters fail to realize this is for a REALLLLY important job with REALLLLY serious problems. Dreamers, but not realists. This is why I voted for Hillary and not Obama. This is why I will not vote for Obama without Hillary on the ticket. I choose who I think will best help my country over who I like or don't personality wise. That's the way people should. But, as we've seen in the past, it's obvious most people who vote in our country vote for the wrong reasons and don't think outside of the box or past their own personal lack of common sense.

the democratic party has ounce again with Obama given us true democrats no choice just like carter when we voted for carter we voted in weakness and Obama is another weak canidate and because of carter we got Reagan and now we will get another canidate with no experence or ability to lead the great country. when this happens we all lose

Good possible candidates. I would add Senator Joe Biden to the short list. Go for it.

Clinton is only viable choice for VP. He can't be serious about Nunn he is polarizing on the military front and has anyone notice he's 70 years old! If I'm gonna vote for someone in their 70s it's gonna be McCain.

NEITHER ONE OF THESE MEN WOULD BRING ANYTHING TO THE TICKET. AS A GAY MAN, I DEFINATELY WOULD NOT LIKE NUNN ON THE TICKET. THE WAY WE WILL WIN THE WHITE HOUSE IS WITH HRC ON TICKET. THEN WE WOULD HAVE IT EIGHT YEARS WITH OBAMA AND EIGHT YEARS WITH HRC

Most of you people that are crtizing obama are not going to vote for him any way you are just finding an excuse to not vote for him most of it is about race. You want blacks on your sports teams to make money for your racist school but you never would vote for a black man as president. First of all we would not be here if your forefathers did not force my people over here. Now you are during the same with immingrants have you look at the birth rates lately of hispanics they will soon be mayors and governors of you ciyies and towns.

There's only one VP choice that will get Obama elected and that's Senator Clinton!

It doesn't matter who he picks, McCain will be the next president of the United States.

Sean from Orlando-

Hillary Clinton signed the rules that FL and MI broke. Nothing about it was Obama's fault.

Get over it and help bring our troops home in 09!

lol....what a bunch of losers.

Obama – what a wuss!

"He's afraid Bill and Hillary would try to run everything."

Repeat the above sentence in a frantic, high pitched voice to get a feel for what the real whiners in America are afraid of.

Guess Barry figures he could easily be pushed around – not a guy I want dealing with tough issues. I agree with Barry for once. Yes, you CAN be pushed around – by pollsters, donors, your "victim" crowd and a host of others.

Yes, Bill and Hillary are grown-ups. No way around it. And they're smart, articulate and experienced. No way around that either.

I know, Barack. Why don't you ask all those people who DON'T scare you for advice: Jesse Jackson, Dukakis, Carter, George McGovern – they'll be glad to give some ideas.

It's Hillary or this independent voter is looking at Nader.

I think Obama better start advertising his selection of Hillary as VP if he's going to stop counting every single digit between him and McCain. Today it's 6%, with a +/- of 4% and still 14% of the Dem's undecided. Wow, in a economy that's Tanking, a 5 yr+ Error on Terror War, the Gov't now talking about giving more money back ($600 per household) to the TaxPayers because Cheney's Oil Company got Simulated with the money for the increases in gasoline.

Pick Hillary, staff your cabinet with Nunn, Bayh, Biden but announce already so we can see you have the knowledge to pick an experienced cast.

There is good 'CHANGE' and bad 'CHANGE', let's for a 'CHANGE' see the candidates 'cards' on the table versus having voter's remorse.

Right now – the McCain/Romney 'EXPERIENCED' Ticket looks real good....after 8 yrs of Heir Bush.

and for those that are getting giddy anytime Obama leads in a poll, or worse, any of those that are already acting like obama is going to win; we have a lot of time until November for the manufacture of some kind of event to tilt this back towards the GOP. Do not doubt that it can happen. It already has. Neo-cons are thinking of anything to stay in power. They have hijacked the GOP and now it no longer resembles itself.

Obama said he is in this race for the people. Well about 50% of the people (Dems) want him and 50% wanted Hillary. Mr. Obama's VP choice should be a no-brainer if he is truly in this for the people. Hillary for VP! She is the right choice and she is the only choice if he expects to unify our crazy often too emotional party into the White House. Just to be fair, I would say the same thing if the shoe was on the other foot. Obama/Clinton is an unbeatable ticket! What are we waiting for. It is time the Dems put forward a winning ticket and stop running (and loosing!) on emotion.

This country knows that Obama is the best choice but they will try to keep this race close...

Obama should really be considerate and pick a sitting politician not up for re-election this year. In that case, the VP nominee will still have a job to fall back on when the ticket is defeated in November.

Hillary 08 then maybe we'll choose Obama as the VP or maybe not!!!

Pick Jack Reed....he has done nothing to help Rhode Islander.

If either of these guys is VP I know who will not be getting my vote. The only way I'd vote for the Koolaid man is if Hillary is the VP pick and that would me be voting for her, not Nobama. Otherwise I will write in Hillary as we can do here in NJ or vote for McCain.

I don't understand these PUMA people. Half of them want Hillary on the ticket, half of them will vote for McCain regardless. They clearly don't even know what they're fighting for.

If I'm Barack Obama, I wouldn't do anything to try to win over these sorry PUMA people.

So Hillary is OUT, thanks to PUMA.

so great to see Obama surrounding himself with CFR globalist cronies. it's business as usual folks, no change here!!!!

Shane you have the nerve to say Hillary lied about Bosnia. I'd rather her lie about Bosnia then have your little boy toy Obama lie about the war in Iraq.

Obama invited the wrong Hoosier: Richard Lugar trumps Evan Bayh on all counts: experience, integrity, intelligence. Too bad he's a Republican, although an invitation to the national security summit would have given Obama an opportunity to prove that his campaign is NOT "politics as usual."

I would rather vote for Spoge Bob than vote for Obama. The only way I would find this flip-flopper even aslighty bit palatable is if I knew Hillary would also be on the ticket.

Against it in the primary, now for it: Faith bases initiative, gun ban in DC, late term abortion for women in mental distress, death penalty for child rapists, public financing, but the most egregious one: voted Yes on FISA!!!

Change we can believe in, yeah we can believe that Obama will change his mind when it suits him.

Flip flop, flip flop.....................

Sorry dude, just because his father is from Africa and he's part black doesn't make him a muslim... actually read his book next time before you start quoting it. well informed comments make stronger ones.

And come on, be a little progressive. Old rich white men with military histories have been running the country for 200 years now and hows that working for us? more then a little change would do us good.

Sean this has been hashed over & over- Who Cares?
Heck of a job, you got a poll of 10 Peeps!

Maybe you should read Bulldog's excellent post- -top of the page
Thanks Bulldog.

Won't it be nice to have a president who can voice coherant thoughts?

Instead of being spolen to like children by Shrub- -"Oceans no longer protect us" ,"If I could snap my fingers, I'd be snappin', "If I had a Magic Wand , Gas lower" What a Moron

I personally wished for Hillary Clinton to win the nomination, but am mature enough to handle the fact that she will not be running. It is time to just accept the fact and move toward the future. The people that dwell and dwell on the fact that Hillary should be the nominee are driving me insane!

Bayh is my choice, very popular in Indiana and served our state well as Governor for 8 years before becoming Senator. I think he would be a great VP and be able to step in and act as acting President should the situation ever arise. I would definitely feel safe knowing that Obama has some experience AND a good man backing him up and offering advice.

bayh is a hottie, cute little thang

BO is a disgrace.

No to Nunn! He's over-the-hill, out of touch, and past due for real retirement. If that's what Obama means by "change", I'll think at least twice the next time his campaign approaches me for another donation!

Has anyone seen the video of Omar Khadafi praising Obama for being one of us. Then he scolds him for his political posturing with Israel. Khadafi talks about Obama was raised as a muslim and went to a Muslim school. He goes on by saying once Obama becomes president, he will wake up and join his arab and african brothers.
Look it up on jpost.com, (jerusalems newpaper site) There was a video of Omar Khadafi on the left side two days ago),
Are you people really sure about electing this man? I think the New Yorker was pretty accurate, and yes I have thoroghly studied my facts.

Please, Obama, do not pick Byah! Whatever his saving graces, his Gatsby-esque arrogance will do you – and us – no good.

~Observant

For all of the HRC supporters who say they will vote for McCain...don't just say it...just do yourself a favor and just vote the way you want. The Obama team does not think your vote will matter anyways...it is only a handful of PUMA so it wont make a difference.

Repeat it with me naysayers... President Obama!

Can we just stop the predictions and speculations on the candidates? Its been a rough political year and a half. Can we just let them talk to us and keep the news pundits on mute?

It would be appreciated!

obama needs Hillary to win, period.

After reading some of these comments, I realized that racism is not the issue in this country. It is the idiots versus the intelligent. In November, intelligence will prevail.

obama/edwards 08

Wow, no executive experience on this ticket.

What would make this even more funny is if indeed the Dems nominated Hillary at there convention. Hillary is on an ego trip and is going to crash and burn. No way would Obama and Clinton make a good team.

What about Jesse Jackson? He is well versed and has more gas than Bush's baked beans.

Sam Nunn would be a FANTASTIC choice . . .

Though I really hope that my friend Chuck Hagel might also have a spot somewhere in this administration (Defense Secretary, perhaps?)

I have never heard of either of these guys before this column and find it hard to believe they can help Obama win the election. I have spent so much of my time debating back and forth on whether I would vote for an Obama ticket if it did not include Hillary, and I still do not know how I will vote as of today.
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It is sad that people like you have the right to vote! Please do some reasearch on Sam Nunn and Evan Byah, you will find out exactly who they are.

It's very funny to see people holding on to the thought of Hillary Clinton being the nominee. What will it take for you people to realize it aint gonna happen?

yes we can take America back.

Hey Democrats, read Bayh's information on Wikipedia. I think he would be an excellent choice, and although he knocked Obama in the primaries the fact that he stated he would take the VP slot in the Obama administration says something.

It appears Bush is taking the lesson fromObama he once accused as being an appeaser, now bush is sending an aide to set at the table. in Iran. Bush and McCAIN BEARS WATCHING THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS ON THINGS JUST TO SET TRAPS FOR PRESIDENTAL ELECT BARACK OBAMA. THEY PLAY DIRTY AND THEY TWIST AND SPIN OBAMA WORDS OUT OF CONTEXT DILUTING HIS INTENTIONS I AM COUNTING ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO SEE THROUGH IT ALL.

Nunn of the above!

As for Hagel, as some have suggested, would that not secure a great chance for a repub to take the WH in 2012 or 2016. If, God forbid somethng were to happen to BO, the VP, Hagel, would be president and a repub would be in charge again.

Is this change? Think people think!!!!!

These Hillary fanatics crack me up. What has she done while in the Senate except Bush everything he wanted. We don't need any more dynasties running this country, leave that up to Europe. I like the idea of either Nunn or Bayh. I think Hillary would only cause friction and her and Bill would try to run the show as if they were the President.

Obama is not in any way down about anything, and he won't be. He is the best candidate. He wins in November.

Message to Barack Obama: I like Evan Bayh but I think Joe Biden would be a better choice with all his foreign policy knowledge which is a far greater experience than McCain boasts of. I also like John Edwards. Nunn is smart but too dull. Put him in your cabinet. Thanks!

To all the folks that entertain themselves by trying to bring down a truly great candidate –

Please read every word of the Audacity of Hope and get back to us –

Obama is no perfect human being, nor is he the next coming, or the messiah – He is a leader of high intellect and moral judgement that we all can be proud of. After the last 8 years – let's get real and give this man a chance to lead this great nation. If you are violently against this guy – it suggests a dark cynicism that no president can cure and is more insightful of what you are lacking than anything else – if not worse.

Wake up folks.

Thanks -

The fact is that Hillary's ability to turn out the Democratic vote AND some Republicans is undisputed. She got more votes than Barry.

The other fact is that Obama is intimidated by her because she runs circles around him. Imagine the Dems choosing a woman candidate with no experience and no credentials! Good luck!

If he's the strong, independent "the buck stops here" candidate he would like us all to believe, Hillary would be a welcome addition. And the chance to get some private advice from Bill Clinton as well as public support would be viewed by Obama as a gift.

Fact is he fears he'll look bad, and he's rather sacrifice America's interests than his own overblown ego – or is it that he lacks basic self confidence? Do you want a guy who can be so easily scared off in charge?

I don't.

Thank you bulldog you said it all.

Personally, i think all the rehortic spewed by BO will begin to wear more thin with the voters the longer the campaign goes on. He has promised so much for so many complex issues that his credibiility will be so obvious.

It might just be necessary for JM to take the WH this time and maybe Dems will wake up that they need someone witha lot more experience to lead the country. The voters are just not that gullibile. Having Richardson asa VP niminee would cement things for the Republicans.

Whoever Senator OBAMA chooses will be a good choice and fine with me. Only one person he needs to avoid and that's HILLIARY

If Hillary is on the ticket, I vote for McCain. There's simply no way I'm going to watch another 4 years of Bill and Hillary pulling a Dick Cheney and taking as much power as they can.

Hello He Needs to put Clinton on that ticket...I am not voting if he doesnt....

Thanks BullDog's

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. The sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable.

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants.

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks.

Who has the judgement?

I'd be down for Hagel as VP. I disagree with him on social issues but they are gentleman's disagreement, devoid of fire and fervor. I respect Hagel, and that's what matters to me.

I like Edwards or Biden

WATCH CLINTON RAGE SOAR IF BILL RICHARDSON IS VP CHOICE OF TEAM OBAMA.

CLINTON STAFF CARVILLE NAMED RICHARDSON " JUDAS ", OBAMA WANTS TO GET HILLARY

CLINTON SUPPORTERS ON HIS TEAM, WHY CAUSE TROUBLE BY SELECTING RICHARDSON.

TO ....DENISE P QUINTON ........I DONT BELIEVE YOU HAVE SMART CHILDREN FROM YOUR COMMENTS.

o bama and who you want will lose because the main man has no experience to lead this great american country....imagine that.... 2 and one half years in the senate and still no real bill sponsored by o bama.......example of true leadership.....the only change he will give you is what is left after he breaks your dollar

NFIL: Yeah, don't fall in line behind a majority of voters and (NON-Super) delegates. Don't "fall in line" behind what the majority of the party, from individual voters and caucusgoers to delegates to superdelegates has chosen.

But don't be a liar and say that their democratic selection process was undemocratic.

If Obama picks Hillary as running mate, it will be interesting to see how fast everyone who'd said "No Obama unless Hillary is VP!" switch to "No Obama even with Hillary as VP!", because really, they're all just racists who won't vote for a black man no matter what, and to hell with democracy.

When only the best will do!
Obama '08

Obama is not sincere. I dislike insincerity.

NObama 2020

What no black person as a potential VP candidate?

I thought we were making history with a first black president and he is not going to make history some more with a first black vp?

I dont understand this but then again Obama only had two black people on his campaign staff and they were at lower levels.

Obama doesnt appear to be interested in helping his fellow black people out as evidence of not going to MLK's memorial or the State of the Black Union event.

But to quote Obama he can no longer disown his pastor Wright than he could the black community. Seeing he has disowned his pastor now, he can disown the black community as well.

When will people ever wake up and smell the issue. The black community are so bent on getting a black person as president they have totally ignored the fact that Obama is politician through and through.

People wonder if Obama really is black or white because of having a black father and white mother. The fact is he is neither. He is blue, political blue all the way. He just used the black community to get nominated and now is dismissing them methodically.

Now you understand why Jesse Jackson is so upset. Or at least you will soon when you get some more Obama experience.

People are so easily swayed. No wonder cults thrive.

All this "who's on the VP list" gossip is insignificant. The DNC's annointed one will not be president. Any process that side-steps the wishes of the voting public is doomed to failure. Clinton was and remains the people's choice. Those who respect this country's due process of a person's right to vote will see to it that Barry does not make the White House.

There is no one Obama can choose that will make me vote for him!

Hope Presidental Elect Barack Obama continues to broaden his lead over McCAIN and with someone like senator Sam Nunn as VP with foreign policy and others strong experiences would be an added plus. OBAMA January 09.

Either of these would be good VP candidates, however NO ONE can save Obama from HIMSELF.

He is an in-experienced Community Organizer and NO way he's packaged (nice speaches, great family man, nice suit and tie) is he READY TO BE PRESIDENT.

He's a SOCIALIST who will increase your taxes, promote government give away programs, etc. He'd be a DISASTER for our Country.

If Obama picks one of these old-time Dems, he will just be lying one more time. If he insists he is all about change, why even consider these two. They will not help him one bit in his bid for president. Hillary is the choice he should make for so many reasons. I hope he realizes he will just be giving McCain more voters.

KING OBAMA WILL TRIUPH IN NOVEMBER, ALL YOU HATERS CAN KEEP HATING BCUZ HE IS BEATING MCCAIN NOW, & WILL WIN EASILY ON ELECTION DAY! LOL

TO ..PATRICIA......PLEASE READ YOUR OWN POST AND TELL ME WHAT YOU SOUND LIKE. CAN YOU TIE YOUR OWN SHOES.

Clinton Democrats for Cynthia McKinney!!!

Hillary has Bill's Buggage!

I will not vote for either of these two for our VP this year, either Obama/Hillary or my vote goes to McCain!

It is just horrible what the GOP has done to itself and to this country. Obama could run with just about anybody, and I would probably vote for him. No matter how nice McCain seems or how he acted in the past (I was a supporter in 2000), he has promised to continue the work of the GOP rather than the American people. It's sad to see a distinguished man with such a stellar record of service degrade himself so miserably in such a short time.

He should choose Hillary but he wont. She has amazing stage presence, knows her stuff, and if she slips up on the campaign trail Obama won't be blamed every other person will be seen as speaking for Obama so any mistake they make is his mistake, it wont be that way with Hillary the media will always see her as speaking on her own behalf . I am not eager as I once was at the beigning of this election at all, I am now very very undecided. I am tired of the hate coming from the obama supporters who's canidate won, why are they still so full of anger? Your guy got the top spot you say hillary supporters who wont vote for him arent enough in numbers so why the hate? They can't give credit to hillary for one little thing Obama just took part of her healthcare plan and even he mentioned that yet his supporters can't even do it? I

I BELIEVE....... WE THE PEOPLE NEED A PERSON AS PRESIDENT THAT WILL START TO CLEAN UP THE MESS WE ARE IN BECAUSE OF OUR PRESENT ADMINISTRATION'S ABHORENT POLICIES BOTH IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC AREAS.

FOOL ME ONCE SHAME ON ME.....TWICE ??????

MAY MY SMALL SHOVEL START THE LANDSLIDE... PLEASE.

YES, ITS TIME...YES WE CAN

bruce, from MA>

It's Hillary or no one.

Bulldog I made a comment about your comment on how correct you were and I guess CNN did not like what I said about McCaine beign senial and losing his barrings. I use to have a lot of respect for CNN but I am really losing that. I don't understand how some comments they let go threw and others they don't , I am pissed. I am going to have to finds another news station to look at.

Obama 08

ANYONE BUT HILLARY!

My only hope is that the delegates and superdelegates wake up and do the right thing (not what the DNC has mandated) and nominate Hillary as the presidential candidate and then she can make HER choice for VP. HRC is the candidate that the Republicans do not want to face. As the summer wears on, it seems depressingly clear that Obama is not the candidate for this moment in history. Anyone remember when Muskie was the presumed Democratic candidate and all of a sudden Nixon is running against McGovern?? Too familiar to be funny.

its Hillary for the win, if not i'm going to pigeon hole my vote for a democratic congress and a repug pres. check and check mate to all you liberals and Howard Dean and his internet intelligencia.......

Um, make that 284 electorals, and that doesn't include Virginia, Ohio or Missouri, all states that Obama currently leads or is virtually tied in.
Oh, and let's not forget Montana or North Dakota. Heck, even Arizona could be somewhat in play.

All that to say is that Senator Obama is currently in a better spot than Senator McCain. That could change, but I like where he is today.

Deb at 9:48, I agree totally with your sentiments. But, he has to be smart about it, kind of like Ahnald two days ago.
Instead of Obama throwing out the names, which then makes him "appear" to be arrogant or cocky, I think those are the two words we've heard lately to smear him, he can alert those people that he's wanting them in certain positions and then they can drop it themselves. And, also alert some of the press of the record and then the press can ask those respective persons who can answer like Schwarenegger did two days ago.

Hey, some of you won't like that because it seems sneaky, but you also know that as soon as he says something prospective about an Obama administration, you will say he's full of himself.

Um, Obama was not "selected" by the Democratic Party leadership. He won more delegates than Hillary. Hillary was the one that the Democratic Party leadership wanted as the nominee, but voters like me disagreed. These Hillnuts baffle me. Do you really think that there is any chance that we Obama supporters would back Hillary at any point in the future if you Hillnuts prevent him from winning this fall? Bayh would be a solid choice for Obama given that it would deliver Indiana to the Democrats. Nunn is too old and has been out of the mix for a while. I doubt he could deliver Georgia. Consider him for Secretary of Defense. Hillary should however, be on the short list.

I will not be voting for either of those two guys for VP! If Obama does not pick Hillary Clinton then it will be my first time voting for a Republican. Obama lost me really when he supported Bush wire-tapping and I just do not trust these two guys. Hillary I know and trust! So for me and many people my vote has already been decided, I am just waitng to see who Obama picks. If he picks someone besides Hillary then I am going to join the large number of Dems that I have seen online who plan on voting for McCain this year.

Everyone should read Kim from Dallas's post.

What an educated person! Thanks Kim!

Obama 08'

McCain just has a military biography and not judgement...

Sen. Obama has always been correct about the Iraq war. Pres, Bush went into Iraq which did resulted in making us less safe. This resulted in Okeida comming into Iraq and perpetuating the violence in Iraq. The surge in Iraq had cut down the violence in Iraq but it has done nothing in solving the terorists attack. Iraq truly was a distraction from the true terrorists who is Bin Laden, Okeida, and Taliban. Sen. Obama from months ago had maintain that we need to go into Paskistan and Afghanistan and destroy Okeida's base. Had this approach been used, we wouldn't have had to send a surge into Iraq which resulted in more American soldiers being killed. I believe the violence in Iraq would have been decreased long time ago. The Iraq war resulted in strenghtening the Okeida groups and the taliban . I believe as Sen. Obama that the key to ending this terror attacks is going after Bin Laden, Okeida and the Taliban and destroying their core base. After all, it was Bin Laden and Okeida that attacked the U.S. took down the world trade centers .
I do remembver that Sen. McCain had misspoked when he said Pres. Bush went into Iraq for oil. I also remember that Scott McClellan said that Pres. Bush went to war to spread democracy in Iraq. I remember the Bush admistration was criticising Scott McClellan. Well, in the speech Pres. Bush said on July 15 , he unintentional confirmed that the War on Iraq was to spread Democracy. To sum up, it is apparent to me that Pres. Bush purpose for continuing the War in Iraq was to gain controll of the Oil reserves and to spread Democracy in that country. This has been distrastrous to the economy of the United States and has been a deadly distraction from our fight on terrorism which should have been bringing Bin Laden and other Okeida leaders to justice. Pres. Bush policies has resulted in the deaths of so many of our soldiers and innocent Iraqees. Sen. McCain's perception that this war has made America more safe from terrorists attacks is naive. To me increasing the surge or not increasing the surge didn't really matter because it did nothing in terms of stoping the growing strenght of the terrorist groups. The terrorists moves from one front to another resulting in America chasing them from place to place. Had we listen to Sen. Obama and attack the base of the terrorists groups which is Bin Laden and the Okeida, we wouldn't be in the situation we are in today. I believe the violence in the Iraq war was mostly fueled by the Okieda and this is the reason for why the Iraq war lasted so many years. I believe Sen. Obama had a much better judgement on this matter and I believe he would make a better commander in chief. Sen. Obama does not have the experience of actually serving in the Military but he definitely has a much better common sense judgement about the war than Sen. McCain and Pres. Bush.
Word to the wise, you don't have to use drugs to know the damaging effects drugs have on people .

I have enough faith in Barack Obama to know he will select the
person who will best serve our country for a VP.
I do not know who he should pick as do not know very much
about many of the contenders, but do know for the future
of our country we Democrats, Independents and fed up
republicans must unite and vote for Barack if we want to
survive.
We do not have room for prejudice, bias, gender, radicals,
and the distorted media in this election.
We are the United States of America and must Unite to
rid our country of the decision makers who have
put us into many crisises that will take decades to
dig out of.
We CANNOT support McCain/Bush.

How I wish that Americans would get over chidish politics and be serious with the harsh realities confronting them, which affect other countries.

I would say to Americans: Come on, Just Grow !

Obama's choice of VP is to complement him in areas of challenges. How else could he do it!!!

Obviously, Obama is the next President of United States of America!!

Bulldog, Obama has the judgement...McCain doesn't.

fine. obama won;t get elected this way.

Rev. Wright is his best pick so far. Oh I for got he's under the bus',

His choices , are not even close to what a 5th grader would pick .

Makes no diff. for he will Flip Flop some more this day.

Once a Liar,, an even published it in his book, where he lied. Patritisom No . A Flip Flopper , Yes . A Muslim , Yes .
Good for the Country, NO.

Good for TV> No. Sure glasd we have remote controll . Getting tired of seeing his mug , an Uh. Huh . Sorry NOOOOOOOooo Obama

Indifferent about Nunn. Sure hope it isn't Bayh. Nunn is a little more of a conservative then I'd like, but that may be what Obama needs to kind of balance out the ticket.

McCAIN IN 2008!!!!!!! HILLARY IS IN 2012!!!!!

If Obama does not pick Hillary me, my family, my friends, and the thousands of people who have recently become members of websites like Dems for McCain and NoBoma.com (just two name two out of the hundreds that have popped up) will be voting for McCain this year and Obama will lose. There are exceptions of course, but I ask everyone I encounter here in FL, and about 7 out of ten people I ask here will not choose him unless he picks Hillary because Obama and the DNC are both responsible for Disenfranchising FL votes of their votes and MI voters of their votes. He let people be counted as half voters, not at all, or even have their Clinton vote switched to him just to win. Obama counted on being able to win us Hillary supporters over, that is not going to happen, he should have stood up for voter's rights if he wanted that support, and he would have stood up for voters rights if he was sure that he could win with the FL and MI vote counted as it should have been. Instead he let voters be punished with their voice for the actions of their party leaders, actions the voters had no control over, but the government still taxed us to have our primaries. Obama thought that Hillary could sway us to his side and he was wrong about that too, because this is not an issue of sides, it is an issue of voter’s rights. I will not vote for Nunn or Bayh, and not many people in FL will. Tons of people here plan on taking our votes back from the DNC and Obama by voting McCain unless Clinton is on that ticket, and Obama is making this even easier for us to want to do by poor VP choices like these two, flip-flopping on just about every key issue, and supporting Bush policy. The other thing is, I simply do not trust any of Obama's VP choices particularly these two and Richardson, but not really any of the others either. Obama has not given us enough time to learn, know, and get to trust any of them. We have learned everything about Hillary and over a year that trust has been built, there is no way we are going to have time to learn any of his VP choices in just 2 months. We know with Chaney that it is very important to trust our VP and to be honest I trust Romney more than I trust these guys. If Obama picks these two or any of his other choices besides Clinton, he is going to divide the Democratic Party and half our votes are going to go to McCain.

McCain 2008

When did competency become optional to the Republican party regarding their Presidential candidates?

Sam Nunn is a homophobe and Evan Bayh has the personality of a potato, but he seems like a nice guy. Nunn will make the Democrats lose the the liberal gay vote, and Bayh will not even bring Indiana. They are weak choices.

I just love them both

OBAMA ISGOING TO LOOSE IN NOV.NO ONE KNOWS HIS REAL TRUE COLORS YET. THEY WILL SHOW WHEN ITS TO LATE IF HE GETSELECTED. AMERICA WILL GET WHAT THEY ASK FOR AND IT WONT BE PRETTY. NO HRC NO O.B.

MoveOn

The reason that there have been far more Democratic stories over the past several months than Republican is because McCain wrapped up his nomintion earlier than Obama...simple facts!

It's either going to be Clinton as VP in 2008 or Clinton as president in 2012 because Obama doesn't stand a chance without her.

I will vote for Obama if he chooses Clinton as his running mate. If he doesn't, I just won't vote. Half of the voters in the democratic primary said they want Clinton. It would be a George Bush-style move if he chose someone else. He keeps talking about unity...he needs to unite the party.

I am a FL voter, who CNN keeps censoring, and I am going to be voting for McCain unless Hillary is on the ticket. There is no way I am voting for these two that is for sure!

I really would like to see Chuck Hagel on the short list for VP, but I do think he'll get a cabinet post – maybe Secy of Defense – I think Richardson will get Secy of State and he should – Nunn is good & so is Bayh so I have no objection to either of these two – I really think HRC might be offered Atty General

Just another reminder: Don't believe all these so-called Hillary supporters, they are right-wingers trying to get Hillary on the ticket. They know if she gets on that Obama cant win.

If Senator Obama does not have Senator Clinton as his running mate I am going to do a write in vote in November.

The only reason I will go vote is for the Democratic candidates running for congress.

Flo

Arizona

Either one would be a better President than Obama. Obama is all ego and hot air.

Sam Nunn? an anti-gay biggot. We progressives made a big mistake throwing our support to Obama, who supports warrantless searches, the death penalty and gun rights. I voted for him in the primary, but will not do so again.

Hillary does not want to be VP, she wants to be the leader of the Senate and Lord knows we need her there. Take her out of the Senate? She has much more power and influence as a Senator. Making her VP is the same as putting her out to pasture and getting her out of the way.

Bulldog:

Spot on, Mate. Well done.

...and a refreshing change from the usual isolationist fear rants and failed attempts at concealing ones’ age-old bigotry that make their way on these posts everyday from primarily the bitter Hillary Supporters and a small handful of McCain voters.

This takes Obama in the right direction. He needs to do something safe and conventional in picking his VP. He is enough change for the average voter all by himself. So he should just find someone who can nail down a crucial swing state for him.

And while we are on the subject of choosing talent for an Obama administration, let me suggest that he do what FDR did. Put Republicans in at State and Defense so the opposition has to blunt its partisanship and stick to the facts.

Otherwise, they will accuse the Obama administration of treason morning, noon, and night. Hate-mongering is all they know how to do, so you can't really expect them to stop.

Hillary is the best qualified of those on the short list. And she will bring 18,000,000 votes with her.

First of all, under the Freedom of Information Act, application has been made to the Hawaii Dept of Vital Statistics for a copy of Barry Dunham Soetoro Obama's Official Birth Certificate to prove his is a US Citizen. The BC on his website is a fake. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to check on pixels and where they came from and when they were changed. Or to be able to compare a real Hawaii BC to the one on Barry's website.

Why would Lolo Soetoro sign him into school in Jakarta, Indonesia, as Barry Soetoro, Indonesian Citizen, Religion Islam? Why would HE have reason to lie about that? Did he adopt Barry or was Barry really born in Indonesia? The ONLY living person who can answer these questions is Barry's "white folk" grandmother who raised him, but he refuses to allow her to be interviewed. WHY is that, do you suppose?

It won't matter WHO Barry Obama chooses for his running mate if he doesn't meet the Constitutional requirements to be POTUS.

Why don't you Democrats pressure him and his handlers to release his birth certificate and access to his white grandmother so that these questions can be answered since you're so sure that Barry Obama is a US Citizen and his white grandmother won't be his undoing?

Maybe evan bayh, but I'd hafta see him more on the trail to be sure. But not Sam Nunn, he's to old. And he would fit the mold of an advisor more.

Hillary can kiss my behind goodby, together with her 18 million voters..........she will be a veepee, NOT!!!!!

Hillary will be a president, NOT!!!

Not This Time.

Not in 2012!

Not Ever, Never!

Take that! – PUMA (PEOPLE UNDER MENTAL ANGUISH)

Obama '08/12! – President of the United States!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket, or I will vote for McCain. I am a half-black FL voter, and I will not vote for either of these guys for VP as I do not trust them anymore than I really do Obama anymore. I just do not like all the Obama flip-flops. his support of Bush policy, or the fact that he let voters here in my state have their voice stolen.

Obama/Hillary 2008 or maybe McCain 2008

It just depends on Obama!

I think in the years to come the vice presidential role will become
more effective in many areas
there are many issues a vice president could tackle and should have the right to do so
I am kind of shocked William Cohens name has not been brought to the fore front more than it is
He is a very bright intelligent and fair individual with an excellent foreign policy back ground with a beautiful black american wife
They would add a lot to Obamas campaign
Another name is Gov Bill Richardson who has much foreign policy behind and a great diplomatic record to boot!! He has went to many countries brokering for the release of captives
Educate yourselves on these people...you might be surprised on what you can learn!

I'll be glad when Obama picks his VP choice. And I hope its not Hillary. We don't need to pay off Hillary's campaign debts. She's asking people to move their donations to her 2012 Senate re election campaign. She is obviously not worried about her small vendors in the 08 primary season.

Let Obama's search committee find his VP choice. That's what he hired them to do.

Being from Georgia, i think that Sam Nunn is a great choice. Very smart and well liked man. He did wonders for the state of Georgia and I know he would be a great help to President Obama.

WOW! If Obama is intent on telling Clinton supporters to go to hell, then he could not have picked two more properly offensive men to consider inviting onto the ticket. Sen. Obama, if you don't want anything to do with Hillary supporters, then we certainly won't offend you by going to he polls in November! Nor will those of us who have spent years blockwalking, calling and driving folks to the polls correupt your campaign with our interference. This is the first time in my life I just don't think I can support our nominee. If Hillary does not deserve a spot on the ticket. Then, Sen. Obama does not deserve my vote. I won't vote for McCain and I won't stay home. But, I will write Hillary's name in for President and encourage everyone I can think of to do the same. Unless, of course, I am able to vote for both Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton.

CAPS LOCK IS COOL ON AUTOPILOT...!!1!

In all seriousness, however, I don't think either of these men have the name recognition to pull off the veepstakes win. However, I also don't see Obama choosing someone to fill the traditional "attack dog" role. Frankly, Obama's campaign has been run different from the beginning, so the conventional rule book can be thrown right out while we're speculating.

I do like Colin Powell, and I think Hillary certainly deserves a seat at the table. Frankly, there are many viable options for Obama, so he must weigh each one carefully. I don't think any potential veep should take their nonselection as a "snub": there are just many highly qualified people out there for the Democrats.

If you look at the curretn state of affairs, Senator Obama is really close (withiin 1 or 2 points, or even ahead by the slightest margins) in Indiana. So, if his first order of business is to ensure a win, I can't think of a better way than to take a red state like Indy and turn it blue. Then, with Iowa, Colorado and New Mexico, along with Kerry's states from 2004, he already wins with 280 electorals.
And, Bayh makes sense in terms of gicing Senator Clinton a little consolation that he asked one of her main supporters.

And while I agree with Pepou at 9:50 that he does have that playboy look, that's exactly something that will add some non-issue voting women to vote for Team Obama.

Sam Nunn brings unquestioned credentials to the ticket in terms of foreign policy. He also helps Obama by NOT taking a current Dem senator out of the senate, whereas helping his legislative agenda get further down the road. Lastly, he could help put Georgia into play, especially since Obama is down 4 points there right now. But, other things would have to take place as well in order for his presence to have an affect in that state on Nov 4. However, with Georgia "in play", Senator McCain would have to make a decision on whether to put $$ there or not. That's a big gamble if he doesn't. So, if he does, then he can't put that money in Michigan or Iowa or Colorado or New Mexico or Pennsylvania or New Hampshire, and dare I say in Florida.

So, two interesting options. As I've said before, Obama and his team have gotten to this point (winning the Dem primary and currently out front in the general by a small margin) by being very smart and prudent. Since I'm sitting at a computer typing this versus standing in front of cameras making speeches or in the backroom helping strategize and make policy, I'll go with what he and his team decide.

Btw, it looks more and more like Romney for Senator McCain. We'll see if that changes anything, especially for those fundamentalist Christians who don't want to see a Muslim, or a Mormon, in the White House. Incidentally, people, one of the main characters DOES NOT practice a religion that people allege, while there is another character who is avowed follower of the religion. Just thought you'd want to know.

Obama 2008 okay!!!

I have faith that whoever Obama picks will be the best choice... I am so sick of the speculation though... can we just chill until the process is over? I must note though that all of Obama statements towards how to deal with the Middle East are being implemented by Bush... now McSame must flip flop and change is thinking.... gosh we are sending someone to talk to Iran??? Yep read that somewhere and this is the administration that doesn’t talk to anyone right? For a Jr. Senator it appears that the Republicans are taking his message and running with it as quietly kept as they can... Rock the vote & stick to the issues and there will be no doubt that Obama is America's best choice for President!

Bye Bye Bayh, not a good choice. Another young poster boy for liberals, not good. Obama alreadyhas the young and cute vote. Nunn is much better choice.

I liked Gen Clark, or Webb, but since they are out, Now I would pick Biden. I do not like Bayh, but I have confidence in Obama to pick the right one. Change We Can Believe In. Obama for Prez 08-16.

I really don't think Obama needs Clinton on the ticket anymore. He is ahead in the states Clinton "claimed" he could not win. That throws her whole non-electability argument out the window.

The more this election keeps rolling the more he will need the powers of a Hillary Clinton.

Can you imagine if she is named to be on the ticket, the push in the polls he will get.

Does it really make any difference who it is? However people like Debbie who will vote republican to advoid Obama is crazy. Your reason for voting republican only goes to show you are republican.

Is this ticker article moderated by a Republican operative? So many Republican troll posts.

MOVE ON

Give me a brake you DA, there are so many more articals because of the race that Clinton And Obama where in, it's not CNN's fault that the rep. party only had an imbsile to pick and the dem party had to liggit. canadates to cover over the last few months. Maybe if McBush gets out of his bed long enough to go out and make news besides mixing facts every other day then things would be more even. Another McCann supporter showing level of inteligance

Exactly when did President Bush hire Senator Obama as his foriegn affair advisor,... he says they do....
Or when did they hire Bush as a campaign advisor , Bush is Killing McCain.... Lol ... Bring on the debates

Get real....Purdue is where its at.

Stranger things could happen–he could offer McCain the VP ticket. Now that would be a twosome with an unusual dance. McCain otherwise could offer obama the same choice.

I will vote for Obama and Hillary on a ticket, or my vote is going to McCain. I am a MI voter and my Hillary vote did not count! There is no way in H*ll that I am going to vote for Nunn or Bayh for VP, the only choice I trust as my VP is Clinton, so it looks like I will be joining the nobama movement is being a Democrat for McCain this year unless she is on the ticket. If he does not pick her he is going to loose, there is just too many people saying the same thing all over AOL, blogs, and that I chat with person to person.

I just love reading all these so called Democrats that are O all the way but no to Hillary. WHAT is this your first time voting, OH I forgot for most of you it is. In alot of the citys they took bus loads of people everyday for weeks leading up to the primaries to get them signed up to vote. If these peole had cared enough about the DEMOCRATIC PARTY to get off their butts and go vote every time they could, AL GORE would have won in 2000 and we would not be in the mess we are in from the last eight years. So please get off our cases when we say IF NO TO HILLARY THEN NO TO OBAMA. I AM A TRUE DEMOCRAT AND HAVE VOTED EVERYTIME I COULD SINCE I WAS 18.

When SOLOMON was appointed KING, He was young, yet his prayer was for greatness for his nation, so GOD gave him all the wisdom he needed and more to get the task done... OBAMA the next KING SOLOMON,,, PRESIDING OVER THE UNITED NATION and all eyes shall behold it.

obama is going to pick one of this tow person for vp

1- Don King "only in america"
2-Flavor Flav 'Coll dud of love"

Hope he picks Gore... he brings more experience to the VP table than anyone else. And he'll do the EXACT opposite of Cheney... he'll expose what Cheney's been trying to cover up for the last 8 years on the Environment and Global Warming. You can bet Gore won't be deleting pages from the EPA's reports.

What a novel concept... when you disagree with the facts, just omit them!! Thank God the Repuglicans are going to be WIPED OUT of this next election and for good reason too. Here.. I'll spell it for you slow learners... like my friends Jan, Brian from Knoxville, Charlotte and all of their paid Republican plant friends who have nothing better to do than write EVERY SINGLE DAY on the ticker...
L-A-N-D-S-L-I-D-E. Bet on it....

Obama wont select Hillary, unless he falls behind McCain.

Neither is likely to happen.

Sam Nunn is a conservative democrat. Why in the world would he ever support the far-left Obama????

Bayh just shifts with the winds. He would probably complement Obama very well as neither of them has core values.

Anyone who is familiar with Sam Nunn would probably agree that he would make an excellent VP. He has quite a bit of "upside", foreign policy and national defense experience, heck, he's got a lot of experience period, which could offset claims that Obama's a noob. Also, he's a southerner, and several decades of historical trends are showing us that you can't win the White House without a southerner on the ticket.

I think Obama is gaining ground in who has foreign policy judement.

He was right about the war being a lie, which we know to be true thanks to all the data and most recently Scott McLellan.

He was right about a time table, which Iraq now wants

He was right about talking with our enemies, which the Bush administration has now done with N Korea and as we learned yesterday Iran, which Obama got slammed on during the primary.

Look like Bush is taken ques from Obama and getting credit for it.

Obama 08-12

Obama/Clinton 08.......end of story.

His 17 million + Her 18 million= A winning combination!

Reed is a name that could add to Barack's Presidency. I am grateful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to have a man such as Barack Obama running for the highest position in the world.

Barack Obama would make an excellent Commander in Chief for the United States of America.

May our LORD and Savior Jesus 's will be done! It's wonderful to be a believer in Christ and it's nice to be an American.

May God bless our country.

I am not going to vote for these two guys or any of Obama's other VP choices. I am a life-long democrat, but this year I am going to be joining a lot of the people I know here in voting for McCain unless Hillary is on that ticket.

Obama/Hillary 2008

or

McCain!!!

forget them are you crazy!! pick Clinton!!!

This is to "ADM" from yesterday's Political Ticker,

Well, it seems to me that you DO enjoy reading my comments, the fact that you feel compel to read them "every day" leads me to believe that they are provocative, and not "unprovocative" as you described them. Stop following me around these blogs, otherwise you will soon turn into a stalker. I will suggest you mind your business, and if you have nothing nice to say, them keep it to yourself.

America the beautiful!

Obama and Nunn vrs. McSame and Mr. Mitt (I have magical Underwear) Romney.

Obama might have to wake McSame up during debates, Sam can just give Mitty a wedgie...

It will be like running a race against an empty gum-ball machine.

No more Bushes or Buhisms....

Czechoslovakia, sorry... it doesn't exist anymore. Don't tell that to John McCain, he doesn't care.

BARACK THE VOTE

Bill from Florida is correct. There is not way that Obama can win over McCain unless he has Hillary on his ticket. I am a democrate and have never voted in my long life for a Republican. If Hillary isn't on his ticket for the first time since I turned 21 I will not vote for a president.

Well at least if he chooses either of these men he would have one brain running with him. LET'S GO HILLARY SUPPORTERS McCAIN IS CALLING FOR US. WE KNOW WHAT WE WILL GET WITH THE OLD MAN. AS THE JABBERING MORONS SAY ROLLING COCONUTS UNDERNEATH THE TREE RANTING AND RAVING.

Does anybody remember that McCain does not have a plan to fix our economy? We have spent years in IRAQ, when McCain speaks does he speak for your financial woes or is he clinging to war policies instead of domesitic one's.

Oh and you Hillary supportes really need to let it go!!!!!! You are probably the same people that voted twice for George Bush, hows is that working out for ya!!!! If you think McCain will relate to your issues, always remember he and Bush are both republicans.... It may not semm like it right now but trust me he will show his republican colors soon enough.......

Boiler Up!!

Obama 08

No decent repecting DEMOCRAT would take the VP if he offered it to them, we all know that should be given to Hillary Clinton. Any other DEMOCRAT that would take it is wrong. NO HIllary and I will say NO TO OBAMA.

It doesn't matter who he chooses as a running mate McCain and his cronies are toast in November. To believe McCain has any chance of being elected you would also have to believe over half the voters are morons who think the last 7+ years have been great and 4 more will even make it greater.

Election Watcher, are you from Chechoslovakia?

I like both. Nunn would provide instant cred on foreign policy.

Nunn was the outspoken leader in the DADT debacle. Obama picks him and he'll pizz off gay voters, myself included. I'm not drinking the Obama kool-aid and Nunn certainly wouldn't help win me over.

Either one of these gentlemen on the ticket is a BIG plus. However, anyone voting Democratic JUST because OB is Black is crazy!

We need a President thats qualified and committed to the interests of our nation, not himself. The problems we are facing are monumental and need the full attention of not only the President and VP, but all the Senate and Congress. They need to ALL work together in HARMONY to accomplish the task.

Its our future at stake here people !

Vote as if your life and the future of your family depends on it !

JUST SAY NO TO MARIA AND THE ELECTION WATCHER. ONCE AGAIN THES REPUBLICANS PROVE THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY STAND FOR BUT THEY SURE NO WHAT THEY HATE

The naive and experience, Senator Barack Obama, has transcends most of the Lies, Doubts and Fears, that was shared by his opponents, with the Experience, Knoweldge, who was not even aware, the Iraq War, was to end, within 2 years, and we are still in this Illegal War. I trust Barack Obama, to make the right decision on chosing his own VP, not any of these Experts. He is still standing Against All Odds. That should tell the News Media something, we are independent THINKERS.

dorothy, OK

Regardless of your ideology towards either candidate it is refreshing to know that an Obama presidency would restore Intelligence back into the White House!!

I agree with you, Bill. I was a Hillary supporter, but I'll still vote for Obama, no matter who he brings on as VP. Unfortunately, many Hillary supporters are failing to see the big picture. If the Democratic Party remains divided, and McCain (Bush Lite) wins, then I fear our country will continue to spiral down while we hemorrhage money into that unnecessary war. To solidify the party and ensure victory, Obama should put Hillary on the ticket, no matter their differences. It worked for Kennedy when he put his rival, Lyndon Johnson, on the ticket back in 1960.

Maybe he will just sign Michelle on as veep...that would be interesting

I don't care if who he picks, so long as it's someone NOT named Clinton!!! Especially if that first name is Hillary!!

GO OBAMA!!

Obama needs a lady like Kenedy junior as VP. This will be a solid newbreed White House and the change we all want.

please Obama know what he doing, why do give to him chance? Just look and wiate.

OBAMA – Just make your ONLY choice – the RIGHT choice. You are already going to be the next President of the United States – Be sure your VP is capable of being the next Vice President of the United States... GO OBAMA!!!

Obama is sadly mistaken if he thinks that Nunn will help him in Georgia. Nunn has lost a lot of respect here, and will not be much of a factor. Obama will lose Georgia by 8-10 points, no matter who is on the ticket, or how many people illegally register to vote with all of the "voter registration" drives that are going on here. The voter ID law in Georgia is definitely Obama's worst nightmare...as it prevents illegal voting from Obama's constituency.

I hope Hillary turns her back on him the way Bill has.

As far as the Veepstakes concerns me...I don't care. What I do care about is going out there (to the poll) with my friends and family memeber, even our dog Indie to VOTE OUT the REPUBLICAN!! I have never in 28 years on this earth, believe the American economy would be so bad. My friend just lost over $65,000 in IndyMac Bank.

What makes things worst, our so-call President Bush saying on public TV that the financial market is sound!! On the other hand, you have McSane senior advisor saying the bad economical problem is all in our minds. What do they take voters for? Unread and uneducated.

REPUBLICANS ARE SICKEN AND THEY MUST ALL GO!! I BEG SMART THINKING AMERICAN TO GO OUT AND VOTE IN DROVE TO SAVE OUR PRECIUOS COUNTRY!!!

Who are these people?

Hillary would be a total disaster and cause Obama to actually lose votes in critical states. All those 'blue' collar voters are going to vote for McCain anyway. They always vote against their own economic interests for reasons that are unknown to me.

As an observer from overseas, i am amused at the level of speculations surrounding Obama choice for VP AND all the fussing e.t.c but whoever it is i am convinced that he will pick someone that will help the ticket. Asfar as i am concerned he can pick anyone in the world but Hillary, if her voters feel that becos he didnt pick her they wldnt vote for him all well and good let them go to Mcain !!!

Obama/Sinclair '08

As Long As Its Not Hillary He Will Win! She Should Campaign For Him But He Should Not Put Her On The Ticket!

I have come to the conclusion that Obama is going to lose in November and whatever white male he picks as his VP will seal his fate. We will all survive 4 years of McCain at least he has a sense of humor.

If Hillary is not on the tickket I will not vote for Obama. I will either vote for McCain or will not vote at all.

I think ANY choice but Hillary.

....although, I would LOVE to Evan Bayh; he's young, handsome, and a moderate; picture perfect!

Who are these people?

Hillary or he will never win.

Look, the obvious choice for Veep is Bill Richardson. He's the entire package, and he loves to get things done outside of the spotlight. I would have voted for him for Prez in a heartbeat if he had made it that far.

I like Bayh but Obama should get someone that will help him in the electoral college. I don't think IN will go blue, maybe someone from OH or VA.

...since it's really about winning at this point, don't be surprise by this eventual match-up : McCain/Romney vs Obama/Clinton

I love the fact that O is not letting McSame dictate to him how to run his campaign. McSame is bouncing all over the place because he can't get a handle on what O is going to do.

Lovin' it. Obama 08

Both of these guys would be reasonable choices. Nunn is a little old, but anyone is better than Hillary.

Let's get bold Obama!

How about Hagel? Yes he is somewhat conservative but he would stir things up in a positive way and get people energized about talking about the role of government.

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

A principled patriot with gravitas . Decorated war vet. Successful business CEO. Not running for reelection. Bi-partisan record. Foreign relations experience. A true maverick with backbone. Popular among independents. Attractive, articulate, forceful and likeable.
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The Illinois senator is set to be joined on the trail by Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn — two Democrats widely believed to be on the shortlist for the vice presidential spot.

Obama/HAGEL 08

As long as there isn't a delusional christian bible thump-er on the ticket, I'll have no problem with Obama's choice for the V.P. position. The USA needs intellectual, academic minds who hasn't relied on their daddy's to get where they are. Say goodnight McCain...

Obama will win. He has the brains and the bravery to take on the establishment in the DNC and the RNC.

I really, really like him.

Obama 08

It will be interesting to see who he picks as his VP but I'm confident that he will pick the best person who will enhance what he already offers as President.

It matters not....what the V.P. thinks or wants, it's what Mr. Obama wants and he will (God willing) get it.Our limited free will.

I will never vote for Obama ...Our country is in trouble and both of these candidates are not the answer....give us Hillary back...she is the fighter that will lead our country back in the right direction with Bill at her side...Clinton/Bloomberg or Clinton/Ford Jr

There is no one smarter than Sam Nunn on Foreign Policy - he would make an excellent choice for VP or Secretary of Defense. I completely agree with the comments posted earlier by Bulldog. Obama will be a very smart President and will surround himself with a group of intellects that will help America prosper again.

Joe Biden!

Obama/Nunn or Obama/Bayh, either way its a win/win.

Informed and Educated Voters for Obama!
Connecticut for Obama!

Oh yuk neither one of these guys will do anything for the Dem. party as VP.

I like Nunn, don't care for Bayh because he supported Hillary, so something must be off.

God help Obama is he puts Nunn on the ticket. Then Nadar would get my vote, and presumably many other Dems.

No Hillary=No Obama!

All of the uneduacated simple white Democrats that you, Howard Dean took for granted, will be voting for John McCain for President.

So chalk up another loss for Deans Dozen. I would rather die than vote for Obama. All of my Democrat friends say the same. In reality I am glad, because Dean you turned your back on us, shoved Obama down our throats, now we're throwing up.

Seems like you old school Dems, Dean, Kennedy, Dodd, Kerry really pissed us off this time. You turned your back on the Democrat's most viable candidate, Hillary. Now we are going to return the favor. I am going to turn my back on YOUR CHOICE Howard Dean, and will be voting Republican for the first time in my life.

At least I know McCain is a patriot, has pride, and shows and has shown his loyalty to his country. Therefore I will vote for McCain with a smile on my face.

Well said Bulldog, well said!

Time after time Barack has shown to have the better judgement when it comes to these major issues. Longevity and experience don't count for anything if they keep pointing you in the wrong direction.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. .
****************************************************************************Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks
McWar Tell us what you plan on doing every day you talk about Obama what about YOU .....SIR HOG JAW!!!

Both of these gentlemen would be great for the cabinet, hoswever, Obama really needs Hillary to seal the deal. Can't wait to see a VP debate with Hillary and Romney!

If Obama does not pick Hillary me, my family, my friends, and the thousands of people who have recently become members of websites like Dems for McCain and NoBoma.com (just two name two out of the hundreds that have popped up) will be voting for McCain this year and Obama will lose. There are exceptions of course, but I ask everyone I encounter here in FL, and about 7 out of ten people I ask here will not choose him unless he picks Hillary because Obama and the DNC are both responsible for Disenfranchising FL votes of their votes and MI voters of their votes. He let people be counted as half voters, not at all, or even have their Clinton vote switched to him just to win. Obama counted on being able to win us Hillary supporters over, that is not going to happen, he should have stood up for voter's rights if he wanted that support, and he would have stood up for voters rights if he was sure that he could win with the FL and MI vote counted as it should have been. Instead he let voters be punished with their voice for the actions of their party leaders, actions the voters had no control over, but the government still taxed us to have our primaries. Obama thought that Hillary could sway us to his side and he was wrong about that too, because this is not an issue of sides, it is an issue of voter’s rights. I will not vote for Nunn or Bayh, and not many people in FL will. Tons of people here plan on taking our votes back from the DNC and Obama by voting McCain unless Clinton is on that ticket, and Obama is making this even easier for us to want to do by poor VP choices like these two, flip-flopping on just about every key issue, and supporting Bush policy. The other thing is, I simply do not trust any of Obama's VP choices particularly these two and Richardson, but not really any of the others either. Obama has not given us enough time to learn, know, and get to trust any of them. We have learned everything about Hillary and over a year that trust has been built, there is no way we are going to have time to learn any of his VP choices in just 2 months. We know with Chaney that it is very important to trust our VP and to be honest I trust Romney more than I trust these guys. If Obama picks these two or any of his other choices besides Clinton, he is going to divide the Democratic Party and half our votes are going to go to McCain.

I predict Evan Bayh for VP. Nunn is good too, but he'll be 70 years old in September - not a good contrast to McCain's age.

GO AWAY HILLBOTS AND PUMAS!

It's OVER, Bill, OVER,.. get over it, and get over yourself... A ticket w/Hill is disasterous, not to mention, he'd need a food taster ....

These no-names would be poor choices, BHO should choose either Hillary, Edwards, or Richardson.

Do you people actually want the Democrat agenda. Which is...higher taxes (repeal Bush's tax cuts), no drilling for our own resourses (in bed with extreme environmentalists – including Al 'Carbon Credits' Gore, Amnesty for illegals (Obama wants drivers licenses for illegals and our kids to speak Spanish), pull out of Iraq (when we have Iran boxed in to pressure them to give up nukes), Nationalized Health Care (when the Fed Govt has botched so many other programs including Social Security), ....the list will grow.

As much as I disliked her in the primary. I hope he picks Hillary. This way she get down and dirty attacking (sorry pointing out the truths about) McCain. While Obama pushes parties vision.

Obama & Clinton '08 & '12

Clinton & C. Clinton '16 & '20

C. Clinton '24 & '28

McCain & However = End of the World

Nice summary, Bulldog. That puts it in perspective. So-called experience matters less than good judgment and that is something that Obama has in abundance.

yep he still needs Hillary on the Ticket!

I agree.. i don't know why he is wasting time with other candidates when its clear that he needs to add Hillary to the ticket. I fear it will end badly for Obama if he chooses anyone else besides Hillary. He is too close in the polls with McCain, anything can tip in McCains favor.

Hillary needs to hold out for Supreme Court. My fantasy ticket: Obama & Colin Powell. He had the integrity to get out from under the Republicans – now let him really serve his country.

Florida is just wild about OBAMA. Most of our Hispanic residents are supporting OBAMA including myself. Time for a change. Go bama.

I think Hillary should be secretary of state in Obama administration. I love her but if Obama picks her as VP, he won't be able to campaign onChange and Hope anymore.

The Election for the US President is never only about the USA it affects the World. Hillary Clinton is Obama's ONLY HOPE. McCain is looking better by the day. I am a Canadian Citizen originally from India. I am saying Hillary has more clout than Obama anywhere in the World. To get elected one has to have name recognition, charisma and strength. The Clintons have a proven record on all of them. Is it the Clintons' fault that they are more name recognition and charisma than anybody else ? Yes they are polarising and that is good. That is how the base gets energized. They vote and get the votes out. Can you imagine a ALI Vs Frazier ? Once the Clintons are involved then it is Republicans vs Democrats. Otherwise it is just teh Republicans vs Rats ( Bill Richardson for example being one of them ) amongst many. Hilary, hillary, hillary...

I agree with Bill from Florida.

Obama needs Hillary Clinton!

I hope she does not take it though, I want him to sink by himself.

If we dont get Sen. Clinton back on the presidetial ticket we are not goung to have any one to vote for

"Who Obama is campaigning with Wednesday just might get more attention than what the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate says." – Why?

CNN, it is your responsibility to report the issues. Obama gave a major speech on foreign policy yesterday, and that should have been your lead story. Instead for a large part of the day your website lead was about Obama's response to the New Yorker cartoons. You should respect the intelligence of the American people more and provide those people who were not able to watch the speech with more detail as to what it contained.

Although on the short list, I don't think that either of these individuals are going to add the "political ump" that Obama needs. Bayh is a political cameleon; changes with the political environment and Nunn, out of time and outdated. Obama would be wise to consider his additional options.

John Edwards will get it.... 2 AMERICAS REJOICE

Rather than picking a VP out of fear that the Republicans will call Obama soft on defending the country, I'd rather see him pick a VP that will help make this a country worth defending. We need a VP that is strong on economic, environmental, and educational issues. Let the Republicans chase the Democrats for a change.

Bill Richardson for VP.

there is still time. vote libertatian. bobbarr2008. com check out the issues

Very Nice! Bye Bye McSame!

I have faith in Obama's decision. He is smart and I am certain that whoever he will pick, he/she will be the right person for VP.

Can the media just let us know when Obama has picked someone? The endless speculation is wearying.

What are you talking about Election watcher? You sound confused indeed

Obama can stand on his own two feet. He has the disposal of the Dems at his fingertips. This crazy notion that Hilary or bust is complete arrogance. The US will be fine without Hillary or a Bill in the White house. Mc Cain should be more worried about who he needs, especially who is gonna operate the computer for him, who will keep his day planner and not loose it and also who will help him prepare for his first debate with Obama in sept. He is gonna need more than his tortured experience against Obama. I dont think he can cry his way to a win like Hillary

How can we trust about Obama's talking all different issues?
Very hard follow him to undersatnd what he talking about it.

Thank you

If Obama does not put Hillary on the ticket then McCain will have a good chance in november.

The Legal Age of any Presidential Candidate should be 45-59...Period

If you want to Vote for a Semi-senile, Flip Flopping, change my nplans as i go along President, just because he's Caucasian and supposedly "Christian" you are in sad shape !!

Note: McCain claims to be Baptist and that he's attended this Arz. Baptist Church for the past15-20 years ? Yet He Refuses, to be Baptized and this very Arz. Baptist Church refuses to Include McCain as a member of it's Church, based on MCain not being Formally Baptized.

McCain also claims "He's an Episcopalian and was "Christined as a Baby"

McCain said also that he Attends as often as he can ??

McCain says that its "A Personal Issue"

He's not gonna choose Hillary. She lost. Get over it.

Lets see:

Bayh: Who?

Nunn: Maybe, especially if he brings Georgia into play

Hillary: God no!

Edwards: Doesn't bring anything

Richardson: A black man and a latino, no way that is going to happen

Dodd: After his latest scandal and the one with waitress, don't think so.

Clark: Not after he said what he said last month..although every word was right.

Ed Rendell: Pennsylvania is not going anywhere and he has no foreign policy cred

BIDEN: Is it just me or does anyone else also think that he is the man on foreign policy. A white man with heart-warming personal story and amazing qualifications to be commander in chief. In fact he was said to be the most qualified candidate amoingst the democrats running for president.

Obama/Biden '08.

great more people we know almost nothng about sounds like a winning ticket to me..

On Larry King last nite, Senator Obama stated that he was going to choose a VP candidate who has a similar vision. I do not think Hillary Clinton would be on that list because she was too divisive in the primaries. Senator Nunn is probably the better of the two gentlemen listed in this article. I like Senator Biden because of his national security experience but he does not represent the "change" Senator Obama is talking about. I am hoping that he gets chosen for this position but if not, he would make a great Secretary of State.

I am a die heart Obama fan, but I have to agree Hillary would be great on the ticket, Nevertheless, if she isn't just accept it Hillary supporters and support Obama all the way, If the shoe was on the other foot and Hillary won, I would support her quit being so angry and look at the bigger picture. We want Hillary's voice to be heard and it won't be heard with McCAIN as president. Obama 08

CNN, why are you constantly trying to make vp stories out of none. it couldn't be a slow news day, considering all the memory lapses mcmoron has. Please give it a rest until you have something to report on.

Here's an idea: how about discussing J. Mayer new book on how george w and his henchman better be careful in foreign travel because they could be arrested for war crimes, since our own system of checks and balances don't have the guts to fully investigate him

I really like Evan Bayh of Indiana. I think he'll make a solid VP for Senator Obama when he becomes OUR next President.

Senators,

Joining the ticket of an unprincipled selectee of the undemocratic Democratic Party in the VP spot IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF THING YOU SAY NO TO.

NFIL
NOT FALLING IN LINE behind failed undemocratic Democratic Party leaders and their selectee.

Bulldog...You are right on it! Actually, your brilliant comparisons would make a great Obama commercial. It is obvious you are well read which is something a lot a folks should take a hint from in this world of multimedia news. I do not think it's McCains age it's his character. Age does bring on some unpleasant as well as pleasant slants to life but strength of character is built a long time before we get the age factor. So, you McCain-ites need to look at who you would like to be working for on a job...An erratic, fanatic about war whose finger pulses on your buttons as well as the nuclear button. Or someone whose judgement persists to be balanced in the face of great opposition. War is NOT A JOKE. Play with these countries and lose their respect even further and we may be the ones on the news with rampaged cities. THINK about it before you make an irrational decision and not know what the name of the country is or falsely accuse without correct information. Then, you will be able to make the right decision. Bush was obviously not it!

I’m a conservative and have no plans to vote for Obama, however, I have always been a big admirer of Sam Nunn. He would give a credibility to Obama’s campaign in regard to national defense and foreign policy that he is sorely lacking now.

How come I was not invitied!!!!!!!!!!! I know I could better than these boobs.
Peace out

maybe he should take his wife with him in her attire!

***k Hilllary. I am so sick of her supporters! Guess what? SHE LOST.

Hillary if he wants any of my money....my vote doesn't matter given i'm in DC.

Yeah a Hillary supporter like Bayh is not Hillary. So anger her supporters by not picking her Obama and see how it turns out.

"Bulldog" – you're absolutely correct. I am so sick of McCain/Bush and all the games they are playing with the American people's lives.

"Election watcher" – you're everything that is wrong with this country. It's people like who continue to destroy everything that is great about this country. I wish people like would just go away. You never have anything positive to add to anything and all you care about is yourself and winning. It's sickening.

Seems like more vp hopefuls say no than yes...what does that tell you, I know what it tells me. I'm with Maria...God Help Us!!

Obama is dropping in the polls finally. I cant believe anyone was seriouly considering voting for him in the first place. McCain will win by a comfortable margin.

until the Republicans are out we will continue to suffer. while they reap the benifits

home market value down (Im losing my home)

war ( my cousin Jonny is in Afganistan)

gas prices ($4.25 in Chicagoland)

high cost of food and no change in our dollar

we need change

Bill From Florida

Bill Clinton is that you? Please stop pushing for Hillary to be on the ticket it's very undemocratic.

Hillary is old news, and both of the aforementioned choices are underwhelming. 'Change' would be picking an independent or moderate conservative. End the bipartisan battle!

WHO CARES WHO HE PICKS! HE NEEDS TO QUIT CAUSE THE GLOVE DO FIT! HE NEEDS TO REUNITE WITH HIS LOVELY LETS DO THE BUMP!

I believe he would have a better chance of winning if he put Clinton on the VP ticket....I know I am not voting because of that reason and if he dont see that then we are going to end up with a republican back in office.....And look at as now...make a wise decision....shouldnt even be there and....wow I am just so......He doesnt salute The American Flag!!!!!!!!

Come on People

This is nothing but window dressing on Obama’s part – - trying to show him as “smart”, “willing to learn”, etc. Thinks the Nunn name will bring him instant wisdom re: foreign policy, etc. Believe me – that’s it in a nutshell.

Will you Hillary Clinton fanatics please go away!!! SHE DEFEATED HERSELF!!! She will not be VP. Not only does Obama not need her, she'd drag the ticket down and push indepenants to John McCain. If you cannot accept that, go vote against your best interests by voting for McSame (aka Bush III). No one cares what you do; there are too few of you left for anyone to care. Just shut up already. If you really supported Clinton, you'd be sending her the cash she needs to pay off her campaign debt. But you're not and as we've always known in politics: follow the money.

How many potential V P candidates can so NO before you realize the DNC now knows what a huge mistake they made pushing for a delegate vote against the vote of the American people.
Wake up OBAMA you will never win the White House and as a lifelong Democrat I will not reelect any of my Senators for not having the audacity to speak up for HILLARY 08! I now firmly believe in term limits both in the Senate and Congress.
So go have you great meeting OBAMA but you will never win the so called HILLARY non educated Americans. By the way I have a daughter who posseses a PHD so take that to the polls.

Hillary supporters are funny. If Obama goes down, what makes you think Hillary had any shot? PUMA's and Hillary for McCain supporters are saying Obama is a loser. Well the person who loses to the loser seems like more of a loser.

Face facts PUMA's: Hillary lost because she ran a terrible campaign. END OF STORY, PAY OFF HER DEBT

OBAMA/EDWARDS 08-12

With all due respect to Hillary, she is not the only person capable to be a winning VP. Both senators Nunn and Bayh are just as good if not better because Hillary comes with the baggage of Bill Clinton

Obama and Nunn sounds like a fantastic combination.We need to come together as a nation to restore this country to its position of leadership and world-wide respect. Our economy has been wrecked by neglect of current administration. We are the world’s largest DEBTOR nation.(Disgraceful). We need to get past race,political affiliation,and all of the hatred and bigotry and restore this nation to true creeds it was founded upon. Liberty and justice for all. One nation under God.Of the people,for the people and by the people..If we can’t do this;but continue the way we’re going-this nation will be lost to our enemies without having to fire a single shot.. God help us all..

give us hillary or give us Mccain

How is McCain going to flip flop on this issue? McCain says that he knows how to win a war then, why was he a prisoner of war. All the old geezer does is lie. We should not tear down people's character in order to be the President.

Eventhough I am a registered democrat , I will be voting for Mccain . Obama is nothing to me. I am so disappointed that I did not have better candidate from DNC.So, my vote goes to McCain. DO NOT CARE ABOUT OBAMA AND HIS POOR COICE OF VEEPEE.

Evan Bayh is awesome. Some commentors need to do thier research on him. He's a strong, centrist Democrat with foreign policy experience and both executive and legislative experience. He's a Democrat who has won reelections by landslides in the conservative state of Indiana. And, great statesmen-like qualities. Heck, even the likes of Bill O'Reilly sing his praises.

If you all can't see how a well-spoken, centrist Democrat with extensive experience who is popular among independents and moderate Republicans will benefit the Obama ticket (much more than Hillary would), then you have pretty weak political judgement.

Anybody but Hillary will be fine. Hillary would cost Obama the election, but otherwise he'll win by a landslide.

Please don't tell me that Obama has searched & searched only to come up with one of these two DUDS!

No Nunn, but yes Bayh

OBAMA 2008 – NO MCSAME!!!!!

Bill from Florida,
the question is; Does Hillary want to be second best? She fought very hard for the #1 spot and used every known trick in the play book, now you want her to eat humble pie and play a lesser role? I am a woman,
who did not support Hillary–I think she did a good decent thing and now it is time for her to step back and re-group for 2012 or 2016 so she can run a better and empowered race without the baggage of the out going president(if she becomes VP she will have to shoulder whatever blames the Obama administration gets. If I were her I would just say NO to the VP offer if it was made.

Both of these men will bring much needed ex help in areas in which he will need it.

NO Hillary

If feels when change is in the air

I am so excited this election season

Go Obama

All you people trying to bargain for Hillary, you have to realize, with or without her on the ticket, Obama will still win.The polls and current electoral maps show it. Matter of fact, OBAMA will win all the states Hillary claimed he countn't win in the primary. I have no anger towards Mrs. Clinton. I think she's a fine politician.
You need to stop whinning and look at the direction the country is going. You just sound "bitter and clingy" to Hillary.
The truth is, no matter who OBAMA picks, there are still a very few "blue -collared democratic voters" who will never vote for OBAMA for reasons known. Obama has accepted this and will win the presidency without them. So stop bickering about unfairness and revenge on the DNC, and smile a little.

I am so dissapointed at all the political circus, I was very interested in the election in the primaries, right I have lost my interest in the whole thing, there is no candidtates that I am feeling excited about and I am sure the whole country feels the same way.

In the early years the VP was the person who came second on an election, but the whole circus of looking for a VP is a joke, we all know Hillary earn the right but it seems they are scare of her because she will do what she promise to do while campaigning.

At the convention things can change, Hillary can become our nominee after all as the superdelegates can still change their minds and Obama can become the VP or maybe not?

Hillary Clinton/Barack Obama 2008

Considering Sam Nunn has told every previous Democrat running for President what to go do with themselves, this seems a pretty big development. I wonder though if Sam Nunn does end up on the ticket, if it’s for his Foreign Affairs experience, or the fact that he is oneof two democrats left in the state of Georgia, that are still respected by most of the people and would gain votes that way.

I still stay that if Hillary is not on the ticket Obama is going to have problems.

Face it people, many will not vote for Obama simply because he is BLACK. Who cares which person is his VP. Most people are not ready for this. Love the Obama's but we must face reality.

Case closed, end of story and thank you so much.

Both Sam Nunn and Evan Bayh are good men, if either can help our nominee, then good for us.

Sam Nunn will make a great VP! Obama and Nunn could finally bring balance to the universe; eradicating any remnants of the Bush/Cheney fiasco..

Two great choices. I'd be delighted with either of them.

Election Watcher: Maybe you should check the polls and the electoral map!!...and Bill from Florida...Obama is doing well in all the states to hillary supporters claimed he wouldn't do well in. Obama is also doing well among women voters. So exactly what would Hillary bring to the ticket??

Obama may not even need a VP candidate, since he is only the
PRESUMPTIVE nominee, and things can change at the convention
during the roll call vote.

Is it true that 8 superdelegates have switched their support to Hillary?

CNN, Please post my comment. thank you.

He doesn't need Hillary on the ticket Bill from Florida. She lied several times about her Bosnia and you still like her. I guess you like being lied to. I think he should pick Sam Nunn.

Obama/Bayh 2008!!! However, he should be visiting THE Indiana University and not those silly farmers @ Purdue.

-Hoosier born, bred, and gradumacated.

Hillary 4 VP...then Obama gets my vote !!!

Nunn would be an excellent choice, and would help neutralize McCain's undeserved lead on national security issues. Nunn has also been out of the senate for long enough to keep an outsider image as well.
Bayh would also be a good choice, but less-so. Not to mention I think Obama needs a non-senator on the ticket. Former senators are ok, but he needs someone outside the beltway: Nunn, Richardson, someone like that.

That would boost Obamas foreign policy issues and security which he constantly (as media puts it) lucks.

If Obama does not pick Clinton or Biden he will lost in November.

WAKE UP BARACK!

Neither of these people have the same support as Hillary Clinton does. Obama seems to be way to arrogant to consider her though. How can anyone who recieved 18 million votes be dished by a nominee of the same party? Only thru ignorance and arrogance by the nominee.

ELECTION WATCHER YOU ARE REALY DREAMING.JOHN MACBUSH IS THE ONE GOING DOWN.

Good. This would make a great ticket. Hillary has way too much buggage and would steal obama's spotlight.....

I like the idea of Sam Nunn on the ticket, but he's been around for a while and I'm guessing that like all politicians, he has some skeletons in the closet. Has he been involved in any controversy – personal or professional – in his life?

VP spot is not as important as CNN tries to make it as far as these two candidates are concerned.

I wonder why CNN is so weak in reporting the campaign news. There is little or no imagination in reporting NEWS. CNN has exceled in sensationalizing every tidbit, but there is no substance in their reports any more.

MSNBC does a much better job of reporting the NEWS.

Sum Nunn is another Dickie chiney and would bring awealth of Knowledge. He is Obama's friend and that would make it easier for Obama than Bayh who was critising Obama In the Primaries.......

It's weird how McCain and Bush belittle Obama on his judgments on foreign affairs and then weeks later do exactly what he prescribed.

Sam Nunn is the best choice, regardless of what happens in Georgia in November. He is probably the nation's foremost authority on national security and foreign policy. And he is respected by Democrats and Republicans alike. I think Obama will have a hard sell convincing Nunn to be his running mate, since Nunn would have to give up a lot to play second fiddle. The veep speculation is nothing but media hype, as are most coverage about the election this year. Traditionally, a candidate announces hhis choice just before or during the convention.

Senator Obama needs someone with strong foreign policy
like Colin Powell or William Cohen
Both would be strong vice presidents and make up for what most people think is lacking in his foreign policy
personally I would trust Obamas judgement anyday over MCsame
who in my opinion is border line dementia who cant even remember where or who the enemy is or many other things
he is too OLD to be president!!!!

I CANT WAIT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IT IS GONNA BE FUN WATCHING.

THE ONLY WAY OBAMA CAN WIN THE ELECTION IS TO SELECT HILLARY AS HIS RUNNING MATE.

Bayh is the best choice and I like Nunn too. Both will bring with them thier respective states, but I think Bayh can help throughout the midwest, and "is ready to be president" if needed. He has one heck of politic organization that can realistically carry indianna, rather then guessing soley on his popularity. Plus there could be a lot of spill over to ohio, michigan and other midwestern states. With the Obama headquarters in Chicago, and Bayh in Indy they would sweep the midwest and all the other states Obama is trying to turn would just be icing on the cake
.

Whoever he picks better be good at defending flip flops

Personally,

I've read a few things about Nunn that makes me worry. And he's too old school. I have no problem with Bayh.

As for Hillary, she should be on the short list. But Barack is in a pickle either way and everyone should get off their childish "pick her or else" kick.

Enough of Hillary all ready Geee! I have always thought the clintons where great for this country but man you PUMA's got me so even I want someone else now. It seems all PUMA's are cry babies, we didn't win so we better be VP or else.

Obama/who ever 08

Great post, Bulldog!!!

BILL FROM FLORIDA.OBAMA WILL WIN THIS ELECTION WETHER HE CHOOSE HILARY OR NOT.

I have never heard of either of these guys before this column and find it hard to believe they can help Obama win the election. I have spent so much of my time debating back and forth on whether I would vote for an Obama ticket if it did not include Hillary, and I still do not know how I will vote as of today.

Chose well, Senator. Good luck.

I've been a big fan of Evan Bayh for five years, but not enough of one to vote for Obama.

At least the comments of "Hillary for VP or I'm voting for McCain" are dwindling these past couple of weeks. There are other excellent candidates for VP.

Can't wait for CNN to report on Sen. Nunn's votes on social issues, particularly civil rights.

Thank you Bulldog, this is worth repeating:

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. The sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable.

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants.

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks.

Who has the judgement?

ELECTION WATCHER......DO YOU GET PAID TO BE STUPID.........

Bill From Florida July 16th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Neither one of these men will bring voted to Obama. He still needs
Hillary on the ticket.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
These men are well respected and patriotic to their country and would be welcome in Obama campaign as their VPs. No more Hillary drama and buggage!

Sam Nunn – wasn't he the cause of the "Don't Ask-Don't Tell?" Yes. So much for Obama's support of the Gay Community.

Obama is preposterous! Howard Dean should be removed. I bet once the DNC completes their move to Chicago, the Home Base of Sleazy Politics, he will be. Obama will think that Dean's removal will make Hillary supporters feel better. Wrong. Obama's removal by way of a Democratic loss will make Hillary supporters.

Make no mistake, pollsters. A significant number of women will NOT vote Obama because of the DNC's behavior and Pelosi's behavior.

Who cares if the Dems lose? They can hold on to the Senate and lose the White House – we could live with that. Goodness – could it be that we would actually a viable system of checks and balances that way?

So far the Dems haven't made anything happen except protecting Medicare – which took a visit from Kennedy to achieve.

On their own, they can't seem to make much of anything happen. Are we surprised? I think not.

Want more of the same?

I wouldn't vote for Obama if you paid me. Come to think of it, Obama has enough $ to pay for lots of votes, and that's the name of the game in Chicago.

I loved the NY cartoon – I hope a lot of voters take it seriously. Whatever it takes to defeat this self-serving, race baiting phony.

And will Hillary voters please get over it and protect America from the Republicans? NO!

Bill from Florida... are you sure you're not from Arkansas?

The rethuglicans are terrified now. The polls for Mcbush are slipping, they have no set policies, and they know that their free reign in Washington is over. Bye-Bye McBush!

I think that while many of us would like to see Edwards as VP, anything that will help Obama win is the best choice. Blue Georgia in 2008!

Obama 08'

Election watcher July 16th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Cool. Obama is going down BIGTIME and misery loves company!
Just say Nobama!

____________________________________________________
Good! Obama is going up with a win BIGTIME and Glory loves partnership. JUST SAY YES TO OBAMA!

Sam Nunn of course is the choice. Not that playboy Bayh who sucked up to the Clintons.

This is a great example of the kind of leader OBAMA will be. He surrounds himself with skilled and experienced experts in the area of national security. So when you wonder will what kind of decisions will he be making in the oval office, Just wait and see what kind of people he has in his cabinet. Both men are great choices for VP.
YES WE CAN.

CNN, you should change your name to DPD... Democratic Politics Daily. Why? Just look at your track record...
Categories
Barack Obama (1983)
Hillary Clinton (1779)
John McCain (1092)
That's 3,762 Democratic news stories and 1092 Repuplican stories.

Is this what your liberal reporters and editors call "Fair and balanced reporting"? Somehow, I doubt I'd want to play cards with you.

I love sam nunn Obama/nunn or clinton 08

I hope he is not seriously considering these guys for VP. They bring nothing to the table as far as electability.

Excellent! I think either of these, but especially Nunn, would be a good choice.

I hope that BO begins to approach potential cabinet members and puts them out there early enough for people to appreciate. Some that come to mind are:

HRC for Attorney General
Colin Powell for Secretary of State (give him a chance to make up for the lies the Bush Administration made him tell)
Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense
Dick Lugar for Secretary of the Treasury
Joe Biden for Secretary of Commerce
Al Gore OR Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new Global Warming position

and so on.

These may not be the optimal candidates, but this was a quick run-through. My point is that, if BO can demonstrate that he plans to surround himself with effective, intelligent, bipartisan colleagues, he will even further distance himself from McCain (a continuation of failed Bush policy).

I'm down with Bayh, but please no Sam Nunn! What does he add that someone who *hasn't* been out of politics for over a decade doesn't?

Neither one of these men will bring voted to Obama. He still needs
Hillary on the ticket.

OH GOD HELP US

I can't wait for the veepstakes to end. I'm getting so sick of the endless speculation!

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. The sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable.

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants.

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks.

Who has the judgement?

Cool. Obama is going down BIGTIME and misery loves company!
Just say Nobama!