Obama is a smart man and will make a good choice. I have every confidence that whomever he picks will be great!

Good answers.

…

Ya they dodged it, we are all tired of CNN asking it!

I'll support Obama. If I had my preference i'd say Ron Paul as vp. I'd like hillary too so we can see the puma people squirm. But these guys seem ok.

Reporters suck. Obama sends out surrogates to talk about national security, and all the reporters want to know is whether or not these guys think they might be picked for VP.

It's just like lame gossip about who will be prom queen this year.

More importantly….what does Caroline think? (-:

Yeah Obama put Nunn on the ticket snub the gays and watch them flock to Mc Kinney….LOL

This guy can just dig his grave if he doesnt pick Hillary.

I don't bayh nunn of it.

Hummm…. I notice a pattern, almost everyone seems to be reluctant about becoming Obama's VP. I wonder why!?

I wish CNN would have covered more of this event at Purdue University today. An excellent panel and very important issues and Senators Nunn, Bayh and Obama are tops in my book!

Both the senators are jokers. Nobody cares. Why do they have to appear in front of the camera and CNN has time to give them publicity. It is not a good piece fo journalism.

No Hillary, NO VOTE. Dems you could have had an absolute dream ticket with Hillary/Obama……but you cut off your nose to spite your face……

They have no Answers….. The Democrats are in a Hole…. Digging deeper all the time…. Looking for the Black Gold…. Borack Obama is being used, and the Idiot is so wrapped up in his own 'Self Importance'…. How would it be? To have a CIC, that is just a, 'Head on a Platter'…. They take him out of the Freezer every day… Borack Obama…. Is in that Ice Box….

Obama/Kerry 08

Of course Bayh would answer that way. People forget he had built an organization to run for president in 05-06.

I bet he made a pact with Hillary back in 2006 that he wouldn't run in return for her to choose him as her VP.

He wants to be president worse than anyone, but is probably kicking himself for not running himself this time.

So these two guys wanted to talk about emerging terrorist threats, and all the press could talk about was VP speculation. Did the press also ask them what their favorite colors are?

The fact that they may be considering joining an Obama ticket means their judgement is questionable.

Obama-Clinton 08! Dems UNITE!!!!!

Mr. Obama's supporters should be called "The Dodgers". It was reported that Mr. Obama did not take any questions from the La Raza group in which he gave one of his "lectures". Rather, he was shielded away. Could this be because Mr. Obama does not do very well on his feet if he doesn't have a schedule or cheat notes in front of him? Hillary Clinton was quick on her feet because she has a solid grasp on issues and policy. Hillary doesn't need to pander to Latinos. Hillary Clinton is the one, Obama isn't.

Either would be a good choice for the country!

Dems unite!

Obama/Nunn in 2008 and beyond!

Stop it! No wonder the media has such a piss-poor reputation! Leave both the candidates and potential VP picks alone! And that includes, you, Poof Ditzler (Wolf Blitzer).

Evan Bayh would be perfect for Vice President, he has everything Barack doesn't, which is little, i know, but he's got it. National Security credentials-got it, He's a moderate, He's widely loved in my great state of Indiana, and he may even help turn it, and other states,blue come November.

Both would make excellent choices. CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS.

Who cares. Obama's candidacy is a joke. Empty suit.

Seems kind of strange that Bush and Co. have now starting doing everything Obama has been suggesting.
Talking to Iran, Shifting focus from Iraq to Afghanistan. Who's leading who?

They wanted to focus on Obama's National Security credentials? That must have taken all of 15 seconds.

Yes I agree with HG. Both Nunn and Bayh are very solid choices to balance out the ticket. Plus they are both from RED states.

Just as long as they are on the same page with Obama and not in bed with big $ lobbyists.

OBAMA/WHOMEVER IN 08

Freida, NYC

They know they will have to work hard under the Obama administration.

These old Democrat lap dogs are tickled PINK that Obama has come along and given them them the spotlight again. I will have NUNN of this. We need an American in charge of our Country.

Viva McCain.

Who cares if Obama picks either one of these stiffs for VP. If Obama doesn't pick Edwards for his VP he's not as smarts as all of the liberals think he is. As a McCain supporter, I hope Obama does pick one of these clowns!

Frieda-NYC - Your remarks are just too dumb to publish. BTW — have you given your $1.00 of Hillary's 18M voters to help retire her debt?

Both able to provide much needed adult supervision to junior.

I don't know enough about Nunn but please Obama stay away from Bayh.

I personally think that Hillary would be a good VP IF (big IF) she were given something to keep her busy and boundaries were set up to keep her off of Obama's back and her husband out of the way. Maybe make her a cabinet member in charge of health care reform, etc. I will be glad to hear of any VP that Obama picks. I trust his judgment about who he wants backing him up.

Humm, no one of any significance wants to be obama's VP, looks like he will have to settle for second best. The dem's are really taking it in the shorts this time around, they ended up with a looser for a candidate who can only attract the loosers.

Obama/Clark!!!

Obama/Farakan 08

You peple in media are sick people what don't you report what is hurnting our nation instead speculation about V.P we will know who the V.P is ones Obama and Mccain anounce it people are not worried about the V.P pick both candidates will a good choice. You people are Making nonissue to an issue just to creat news we sick of it. America needs smart and intellegent reporters like the old days.

Way to go Nunn & Bayh …. the focus is on Foriegn Policy … not whatever distraction the national press want's to advance.

I'd love to see a canned answer from every speculated Democratic VP candidate.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

"Senator Obama has previously state to the press that the 1st we all would hear about his choice for Vice President would come from him.

As the party's nominee, I am going to respect that intention and will not be commenting on any questions related to the Vice Presidency.

I trust you will respect me and my desires in that regard. Let's move on to questions about ________ and I'll do my best to answer those. "

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

these two are CFR globalist cronies. obviously, Obama is not for the change he is peddling. these guys are bought and paid for puppets.

Brandon,
I sincerely doubt that, "gays," as you call them would flock to McCain. That is just wishful thinking from former Hillary supporterswho cling to the hope that she can run in 2012. Fact of the matter is that if homosexuals did such a thing it would be like shooting themselves in the foot.

People in Indiana love Evan Bayh; he got more votes than President Bush in 2004. I was disappointed when he decided not to run for president, but if he was offered the VP spot Indiana would very much come into play. Obama/Bayh '08!

Both Evan Bayh and Sam Nunn sure do have pretty…hmm…smiles.

Stop talking about Hillary. She is not going to be VP. If it is going to be a woman it will be either Claire or Kathleen (Two people he can trust).

Good God let the men concentrate on whats important national security, I didn't read anything about what was said about that. Only got the VP questions from the media.

I would LOVE to see an OBAMA/BAYH ticket……. this is the winner!!!

Hillary/Fat Ankles 08

Enough of the speculation! Whoever Obama and McCain select will probably come as a shock to everybody

2 highly qualified choices. speaks well for barack obama's intelligence and judgement. right on senator obama.

For the people out there that keep saying they don't know much about Obama…please watch more cable news and read the thousands (if not millions) of articles on the internet and in the newspapers about Obama’s positions. Every-other-day Obama is talking about his position on different topics ranging from national security and economy to family values and education. You just haven't been paying attention.

The argument that you don’t know much about Obama is just meritless if you’ve been paying attention to the political scene for the last two years.

The lip stick on this pig is wearing off.

CNN .. Enough With This VP Speculation!!!!

Let's Go pack Focusing on the Issues plz!!!!!!!!!

Xavier: Did you even read my entire point ?
I wrote flock to Mc Kinney? These obamabots dont even want to aknowledge an opposing viewpoint…LOL

No Hillary No Obama. No one deserves the consideration more than her.
Dear Pumas like it on the Down Low- Don't you think your comment is a bit sexist. By the way, what have you accomplished in YOUR LIFE that even compares to Senator Clinton that allows you to be so disrespectful not to mention smug??

the big question is who wants to run with o bama not who will run with o bama the shock and awe. be amazed i need another 80 million for the racing car…

These are good guys, but Collin Powell would bring more to the ticket and larger the worldly influence he brings is un-touched by any one out there. The hurdle is old fashion racism. Fact is fact he's a true american hero ( operative word being …American) .

Come on Collin get off your duff, we love our wives but the Country has to be first….No country no wife , no family, our enemies win, simple math.

Obama / Powell 08

To Doris;

Likewise!

Obama's round table discussion today at Purdue was brilliant!! People, start watching this man!!!! He knows soooo much about soooo many things. We are just not used to intellegence and its about time we had some in the White House!!! This is NOT a popularity contest!! Its for the future of our grandchildren and Obama has got it right on!! Don't say you don't know the man— everyday you can watch something–a round table discussion, a town hall meeting, a speech!!! Get to know him. WE DEARLY NEED THIS MAN!!!

Here's an Obama-worthy idea: Senator Obama should nominate TWO choices for Vice President and leave it up to the convention/delegates to decide. It will be a new, innovative idea and allow the convention to have some relevance. It may serve to sooth some ruffled feathers in the party, as some will find comfort that they can clamor for one choice or the other, etc., etc. It will certainly play into the DNC's approach that our party is wide open.

Personally, he can pick me for Vice President - I will still be writing in Hillary Rodham Clinton on November 4, and I hope you join me.

I support Obama-Clinton. Otherwise, I will look seriously at McCain. Cathy, I have been paying attention. People don't know much about Obama because he is either vague or he switches positions everytime someone calls him on one.

Why do Hillary supporters say they won't vote in November if she is not on the ticket?

VOTE!

Write in Hillary like I am going to do.

If Obama's followers had been more respectful of Hillary during the primaries, I would support Obama. If Obama and his group had not continually continually continually pushed that the primaries be over before all states had voted, I would vote for Obama.

The liberal media has lost its savor when they gave preferential treatment to one particular candidate and stop being objective and critical.

Griff, are you on crack or can you just not form a complete sentence?

Senator Bayh would be a good VP. Former Senator Nunn has some problems, he is very conservative. I like Biden and Bayh. The problem is I don't like Obama and won't be voting for him. And for your information the Obama supporters I have been sending a check to pay Hillary's debt. I ask for my money back from the DNC and told them don't send me anymore requests. They will not get another cent from me to pay for Obama coronation at the football field. He is too arrogant to have it at the Pepsi Center. So now they are paying for both places. They don't need money while people are having a hard time paying everyday expenses. So you Obama Supporters double up on your payments for the football field. CNN you won't post this.

Richardson. Take it to the bank

As Long As He Doesnt Choose Liary Clinton He Will Win!

Mean-while back at McWar’s Iranian death camp, McWar pushes his final solution for all Persians and Iranians.

I read through this blog and just want to address a few posters' choice for VP and how stupid they are.
First "Vets for Obama" first choice is Ron Paul???? These are the two most diametrically opposed politicians possible. Clearly you are unaware, or choose to ignore, both of thier platforms entirely.
Second "Michael, Torrance, CA" thinks Edwards is a good choice. But may be playing reverse psychology as he admits to supporting McCain. Edwards is a looser to the third power. Lost the nomination in 04 and 08 and lost the vice presidency in 04. Loser!
Third "Ty" wants Kerry. Another loser! Kerry's home state went for Hillary dispite the glowing endorsement. He lost to GWB when the election was his for the taking. He is weak and a horrible campaigner.
All of these choices collectively suggest limited understanding of politics, and prove that blogs should be more strictly moderated.
Bayh is the best choice, as he has a huge organization at his disposal in Indiana. Couple that with the Obama HQ in Chicago and they can sweep the midwest! Then any red states they turn are just gravy.

I would love to know how many people that voted for Obama in the primaries were first time voters (that were dragged out to register and no nothing of politics) and also how many were Republicans (who at the time thought it was funny because they seen no way of him getting it and now have gotten worried), because the man is alot of media hype. Any person should know that if every time you turn around a certain person has done something impressive and ever time he speaks it is considered a GREAT SPEECH, and when something is brought out on this person it just somehow gets pushed back and forgotten that under all the layers he is not what he appears to be.

ANYONE BUT HILLARY! HA HA HA

Can We Please Stop Talking About VP'S
Obama said that he would let us know who he chooses
BARACK THE VOTE !!

For the first time in my adult life, I will be PROUD to vote Republican.

I have one question.

Why isn't anybody jumping at the chance to be VP?
They either come right out and say "NO" or have no response.

Sounds like nobody wants the job but Hiliary!

Maybe we should just eliminate the VP job all together.

Too much "waffling" and "flip flopping" going on between both candidates.

08 Ticket will be McCain/Romney and Obama/Hillary.

Hillary/Mckinney 08

Of course they're dodging VP questions!

Joining the ticket of an unprincipled selectee of an undemocratic Democratic Party in the VP spot

IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF THING TRUE LEADERS SAY NO TO,

as so many of their colleagues already have.

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

To: NotPayingHilaryDebt:

Are you really paying attention, because "Focusing on the issues" isn't something BHO seems to comprehend–he does, however, comprehend not sticking to his first position on issues. He methodically changes his position on just about every issue. He doesn't know how to "Focus".

whomever it will take, besides hillary, to get obama into the white house!

no more greedy, dangerous, soul-less neoCONs!!!!!!!!!!

Sam Nunn would be an interesting VP choice. Obama would have instant help on foreign policy with Nunn on his side. Evan Bayh has some foreign policy credentials and executive experience since he is a former governor of Indiana. He was a Hillary Clinton supporter. I like either choice. I think they are the best choices left since Jim Webb said he was not interested.

I'd like to put it this way for you…
If you don't vote for Senator Obama, you're in essence voting for Senator McCain. Why? Because you don't detract from McCain's numbers by not voting in the Presidential election.
If the issues are important to you, then you'll vote for Obama as he trumps McCain on most every issue. Obama never served in the military so McCain wins by default there.
But, Obama didn't divorce his wife who happened to be going through a debilitating recovery from a terrible car accident either. So, for my relgiosuly fanatical friends, there you go.
I want Afghanistan to get stabilized, and Obama has been talking about that for a year now. McCain "kind of" agreed to the need of more troops - YESTERDAY.
I want out of Iraq and McCain was one of the earliest proponents of this unwarranted war. Obama was against if FROM THE BEGINNING.
I want a more comprehensive plan and Obama seems to have one. McCain wants to offer individual plans. Try getting one, will you? Look out for all those pre-ex conditions.
I want the tax cuts that Obama is talking about (since I'm under that $250,000 threshold). McCain wants to give tax breaks to those OVER $250k.

PUMA folks, and other former Dems, state the specific positions you hold as a DEM that McCain speaks to better than Obama.
I double dare you.

Why don't you all just quit asking. I guarantee you that at some point, both will announce who their V.P. choice is.

No one eagerly seeks that office, except maybe Hillary. Most will say they don't want it. Nearly all will say they'll serve, if asked. Those that say they won't just haven't been asked yet.

On that note, Bayh or Biden are great choices, though I think the sheer shock value of choosing someone like Chuck Hagel would be a site to see!

Casey

I think obama is beyond help. can we say idiot.

It will be Hillary Clinton.
Not!

Obama/Biden 2008-2016

WILLOW FROM IOWA - You better hope someone like HILLARY is there to keep OBAMA from destroying America as we know it. First place I don't think HILLARY will accept the invitation. I give her more credit than tying herself to this loser Besides if he wins she can come by back in four years and take the presidency by storm. GO HILLARY. DOWN WITH OBAMA AND HIS IGNORANT SUPPORTERS.

It doesn't matter who he picks as his VP choice, 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.

Apologies for a couple of grotesque typos on my previous post.
Bayh as former governor and with foreign relations credentials would likely bring Indiana into play (and very possibly into the blue column).
Obama would certainly lose a senator as the Gov. of Indiana would appoint a Republican.

Nunn could put Georgia into play, but a number of things have to take place in order for Georgia to seriously be on McCain's mind (and pocketbook). But, his foreign credentials are second to none. He would upset some Dems on social issues, the gay issue specifically. But, no one from the McCain side could outflank him. Problem is he's rather old.

Whomever Obama selects will be a great choice. And that includes Senator Clinton, if that's what Obama concludes.

Bayh is a nice guy and he is popular in his state … but his endorsement didn't help Hillary much in Indiana …. hopefully it won't help Obama much either ….. McCain '08

Obama should just pick a black candidate. It would give Mrs Obama the ultimate "unfamiliar cut" she had been campaigning about strongly. Fair and square. This is what America is all about too. I dare them.

News Media : Save your time and effort, and concentrate on only one:
HILLARY

And just like the women and men at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 who declared their independence from the Old Order, I celebrated my birthday last year by doing something I had done a dozen times in my head, but had never done publicly: I declared my independence from every bomb dropped, every threat leveled, every civil liberties rollback, every child killed, every veteran maimed, every man tortured, and the national leadership that let this happen. At that pro-peace rally in front of the Pentagon, I noted that nowhere on the Democratic Party's Congressional Agenda for their first 100 days in the majority was any mention at all of a livable wage, the right of return for Katrina survivors, repealing the Patriot Acts, the Secret Evidence Act, the Military Commissions Act, or bringing our troops home now. Nowhere on the Congressional Democrats' agenda was an investigation into the Pentagon's "loss" of $2.3 trillion that Rumsfeld admitted to just before September 11th. And nowhere was there any plan to get that money back for jobs, health care, education, and for veterans. Not even repeal of the Bush tax cuts that have helped to usher in, according to some, levels of income inequality not experienced in this country since the Great Depression. And instead of Articles of Impeachment to hold the criminals accountable, impeachment was taken "off the table.

"

I noted that nowhere on the Democratic Party's Congressional Agenda for their first 100 days in the majority was any mention at all of a livable wage, the right of return for Katrina survivors, repealing the Patriot Acts, the Secret Evidence Act, the Military Commissions Act, or bringing our troops home now. Nowhere on the Congressional Democrats' agenda was an investigation into the Pentagon's "loss" of $2.3 trillion that Rumsfeld admitted to just before September 11th. And nowhere was there any plan to get that money back for jobs, health care, education, and for veterans. Not even repeal of the Bush tax cuts that have helped to usher in, according to some, levels of income inequality not experienced in this country since the Great Depression. And instead of Articles of Impeachment to hold the criminals accountable, impeachment was taken "off the table.

"

Hey Bill for Barack that was pretty funny, i loved your post, it brought some fresh air here.

Geez, now Obama surrounds himself with Dems that he would never get near in his pre-presidential life. Conservative, hawkish dems with strong foreign policy and defense cred (when there used to be such a thing as a strong-on-defense dem) rather than the anti-american crowd he hung out with before becoming a senator.

I guess the leopard really can change his spots.

Of course, Clinton ran on strong defense cred, then gutted the DoD so badly that the Afgan war started without adequate supplies (they literally ran out of bombs, which was why "daisycutters" were used).

So long to America as we have known it for all these centuries. The new United States of Europe is coming.

Uh…NO! To both of dem!!

Ret. 4 Star General Wesley Clark for VP. Watch Mc Muddle head pitch a fit and go over the edge!

I hope Hillary says, "No Thanks" I think it is going to be hard for Obama to find anyone who won't outshine him on any topic. I will write Hillary on my ballot in November. If it is worthless, so be it. I cannot vote for any of the jerks who will be on the ballot at this point in time.

NOOOOO! evan please stay away from this train wreck, do not let him destroy your political future too. obama is poison.

If it ain't Hillary, I'am voiting McCain.

If Hussein Obama thinks he has what it takes to be President then he is just plain stupid.

We need Hillary or McCain's experience.

Now these men are giving more dignified responses about the vp instead of jumping to the conclusion that they might be asked and then turning it down!

There is still some dignity left!

I'm sorry but for some a 2 year repeat rotation of "change" and "McBush" really doesn't tell us much about the Messiah.

However his wife's thesis and the words of Rev. Wright tell us what type of people he finds comfort with.

Scary, I can't just hide my skin color under my shirt come 2009!!!

Santa Claus has a better chance of CIC, than Borack OBama… You know? The Guy with the Black Beard, That lives in the East Pole…

I'm sure that who ever Senator Obama picks will be great!! There really are many good choices. I'm still for Biden! On MSNBC's Veep Stakes, Biden and Clinton are the last two to vote on. Last I checked, Biden is beating Hillary out by 59-41% with over 30,000 votes cast. Senator Obama will probably totally surprise us all with his pick though.

Obama/Biden, 08

obama is not the presidential choice yet….ANYTHING can happen from now till the convention. And I hope his ship of state dream is sunk.

The two are honorable men and should have nothing to do with that terrorists sleeper plant Hussein Obama!

Whatever. Pick one man, pick any man. Heaven forbid a woman should be chosen to help run this so-called developed country.

There are still some people in the country who are not ready for a black man to be president. The hateful digs that people make such as Obama/Farrakan will continue. But nothing answers the critics like success.

Obama 08

Cathy I do know about Obama and what I know scares the hell out of me. What you know about Obama is what he talks about publicly.

Want to know him better go on the internet and check out his followers/mentors and his own book. Want to really get to know him, read the Koran…. That is what he where his real beliefs come from.
Every person has his or her personality and orientation fixed by the time he or she is 9 years old. Add 20 years in Wrights church and you get a pretty good picture of Barak Hussein Obama.

I'm sick of all the fake blogs that bash candidates! You better be getting paid good money to write this useless crap that youre spewing out because it's your soul that's going to have to deal with the devil!

I'm so SICK of the fake bloggers on the internet. LET'S HAVE

REAL OPINIONS PLEASE!

NO MORE FAKE BLOGGERS! GO BACK TO YOUR SPONSORS PLEASE!

Obama's judgment has proved to be brilliant so I am behind whomever he chooses EXCEPT HILLARY!

Hey Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc - I am a staunch supporter of Obama's and have donated to his campaign however if he picks hillary I will not vote. Wonder how many of his 18 million supporters feel the same way?

We really want somebody for VP, that "really wants to be Vice President"; and will do a good job in that office………….now, isn't that what, we really want of any VP!

Obama is scared to debate Mccain and he's 105 years old!!

Obama was scared to debate Hillary once, when she made he look like a complete idiot he brushed his shoulders off and said he's already debated her 22 times.

22 times is nothing considering he's running to become the President of the United States and not the President of the BET AWARDS!!!

someone said: "No Hillary, NO VOTE"

Sorry, you have no say and we dont do extortion. Your threat is less than weak.
We are doiing fine without you. But do keep on carrying on as if you have some leverage

Thanks for playing, though!

Obama/Anyone he chooses 08′

Obama/Hagel 08′ thats my dream ticket!!!!!! Talk about uniting the PEOPLE!!! (not just dems. or repubs. but both!!) it's flawless!!!!!

MIke S: "Who cares. Obama's candidacy is a joke. Empty suit"
——–

Hey Mike, Hillary called to remind you she still has your balls!

There are still over a hundred and something super delegates left who haven’t committed to either candidate.

—There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man. And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this window troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me—

Persistence is another name for PUMA

This is in reply to TEJANO: Mr. Tejano, do yourself a favor, go back to Mexico and educated yourself then comeback to America. It seems like you don't even know what are you talking about. Let me enlightening you, Senator John McCain wasn't even born in America. He was born in Panama because his father was a naval officer. This is your lesson for today. If you cannot educate yourself during the daytime, go to school at night. Viva America

if obama is a joke mccain has to be a double duty joke.

Obama/Clinton

Nobody wants to be this nitwit's VP…except Bill Richardson who couldn't run a lemonade stand.

I find it hillarious how all of these GOP morons are just repeating Rush Limbaugh talking points. Since when has Limbaugh ever been credible. He self admits he is an entertainer and not a political academic. Limbaugh is a moron and his moron troops are following faithfully right here on this board. Following and actually believing what Limbaugh says is equivalent to being an Islamic terrorist martyr. You must be so proud of yourselves.

Hillary for veep. She & Obama make a great team.

OBAMA/HILLARY 08

Isn't Nunn a part of "Old Washington Group" that Obama said he wanted to get rid of?? All of a sudden he needs their expertise so now they are good enough for him. He sure can't stay the course he first laid out. Seems to me he should be eating some of his own words.

Instead of talking about the vice president the press failed the American people as usual and did not report the news from the conference. There were important issues spoken about but the press likes to distract the voters and go for the fluff. I am sure that in due time we will find out both candidates VPs and then the press can start the mindless attacks. One of their faves is " who would you rather bar-b-que with or have a beer?
The American people should demand more.

I'd be happy with anyone but Hillary! If Obama picks her, he can kiss my vote goodbye…I don't vote for slime and the Clintons are slime!

I am waiting for Nunn and Bayh to clarify that they are not interested to be VP

If Obama doesn't pick HRC as his VP I will not vote for him and neither will my fellow soldiers.

Someone on a forum I belong said that Obie will have to get an illegal immigrant to take the job!

There is one statement I heard someone say: " I spent too much time concentrating on the ant hole and let the whole colony run up my leg. The result is I am still putting lotion on the bites". We better make sure we have VicePresident who is smart, caring and accomplished. He or she should not be a Hawk on war, but a person who believes that we can win peace by diplomatic means. That if we must we will defend our safety, not for gas or resources, but for the good of the American People. I believe in my country and I served like so many others, I believe we should try to make America live up to what we are - a mix of people with different backgrounds and life styles who should love and care for each other. My dream is that and my hope is for much more. An American Veteran who cares.

all of these events are auditions with America voting like American Idol. Romney has been the best at it by far. His stock has risen considerably. I didn't see bayh, but nunn has done the best on the Dems side. Hillary has been a close second. Hillary seems to like the spotlight for herself a bit much, but that's understandable and could be corrected in time. Richardson sucks at it and needs to be stopped. Lieberman was good for McCain. Clark shot himself in the foot. Webb is out. I like the Huck, but he's hurt he's not in the running.

Looks like Hillary and Romney to me because Nunn doesn't really want the job.

Here's a slightly horrifying revelation: Bayh uses the Bushian pronunciation of the word "nuclear." NucUlar!

What happened Governor Tim Paine of Virginia?

Doris:
If its not it will only make puma that much more stronger,
Puma and even possibly Mc Kinney.

How about Roland Martin for VP?
I am kidding and hope he doesn't blush, but as a life-long Democrat I do have to say I have come to agree more and more with the traditional Republican view on Education.

County school systems need to be held accountable for the quality provision of education to our children and if they can't figure out how to provide it, people should have the freedom to find another school that can!
And, I hate to say it, but it is minority neighborhoods who suffer the most from this disparity.
WE cannot afford yet another institution to fail our future generations!
Better schools!
Better teachers attracted by higher pay for their talents measured by the success of their students!
FORECLOSURE to all inadequate Schools!!!!!

not sure where the "indiana loves evan" thing comes from. talk about a do-nothing governor and senator. if obama wants an empty hat-rack, pick evan.

We really need to keep the numbers in the Senate. Please choose a VP from the House or elsewhere.
Obama / 08

Boring!

They will not help the arrogant, narcissistic guy who has no moral center, no core principles and no priorities except to win!

Idolatry ?

Doris:
Yes I have also given money to retire Hillarys debt the same money I could have given obama if I believed in him—We shall see where money goes once he picks his vice president huh.

Boring!

They will not help the arrogant, narcissistic guy who has no moral center, no core principles and no priorities except to win!

Idolatry?

no hillary no vote for - for the ingrates so called democrats

PUMA!

No Hillary, NO VOTE. Dems you could have had an absolute dream ticket with Hillary/Obama……but you cut off your nose to spite your face
agreed with Hello!! 100%

PS
and I do not need to be on the down low - I am openly gay, out and proud of it- for those who calls puma pact down low.

Glad to see America starting to follow Obama's ideas on foreign policy. Thank you President Bush for sending envoys to negotiate with IRAN!

Jack,

Barack doesn't need to make us laugh, we've been laughing for 7 years now. The party's over, let's get the soliders home and improve the economy. Our dollar is like a peso–this is serious.

really? come on
July 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET
Griff, are you on crack or can you just not form a complete sentence?
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He had a couple of posts yesterday too which made absolutely no sense. Maybe he needs to take a look at some of Obama's education policies and consider voting for him in November!!

How about some debates?

Lets hear Obama and McCain have at it.

No restrictions on questions.

No notes, just a good old debate.

McCain 08

OBAMA AGAIN CLAIMS HILLARY IS ON THE SHORT LIST. IS THAT THE LIST HE PUT IN THE CIRCULAR FILE? I HAVE HEARD THIS WEEK ABOUT OBAMA DOING THINGS WITH SEVERAL OF HIS VP POSSABILITIES. WHEN IT COMES TO HILLARY ALL HE DOES IS USE AND ABUSE HER. THE ONLY TIME HE DOES ANYTHING WITH HER IS IF IT MEANS SOMETHING FOR HIM. HE EVEN TELLS CLINTON SUPPORTERS SHE IS ON HIS SHORT LIST. HE LIES TO EVERYONE SO HE CAN GET EVERYBODY TO BACK HIM WITH MONEY AND WORK. HIS WORD IS LIKE A BABY YOU CAN'T COUNT ON IT. HE LEADS EVERYONE HE CAN TO BELIEVE THEY WILL GET SOME JOB IN HI CABNET BUT IF NOT IN WRITING IT NEVER HAPPENED. HE WANTS CHANGE AND THE ONLY CHANGE HE WILL GIVE IS CHANGING HIS MIND.I TRUST HIM AS FAR AS I CAN THROW HIM
DEMOCRATS4McCAIN

I'm sure we will hear about the VP choices in due time. Would like to see a woman for the democratic VP and Colin Powell for republicans. (I wish he was running for president!! Any votes from the floor at the convention?)

Ok, Ron Paul is NOT going to be president or vice-president, at least this time around. I admire his supporter's loyalty, but REALLY, get a reality check.

There are a lot of people on the list that could be Obama's VP. Even a republican- which would be an interesting choice, for unity. However, no one knows. No one will know until they say- it might not be until the convention.

AND- it won't be Hillary either, way too many complications there. So 'Dream ticket' people can calm down, take a deep breath.

I am getting tired of the speculation. We have all seen the list. Posting why or why not for one or the other is fine. It helps us get to know them. It's the speculation because one or another 'talked' to Obama –"oooohhhhhh" or one travelled with Obama —'OOOhhhhhh". That is just silly.

Sit back and wait for the answer.

The flood gates are open, and America has tasted what it feels like to have everyone's brainpower in the pool. We can select women, Native Americans, African Americans, everybody. We are a better country because of the this campaign. You don't have to be born white and male. It's a great day.

obama will have a hard time finding someone as intelligent as he is, to be vice president.i think a vice president like john edwards,[who knows how to use a shovel,as shown on cnn,when he was helping with the cleanup in the 9th ward of new orleans],is what will best for america.it's going to take a lot of shovels to clean the stench that the bush administration will leave behind in the white house.

We need Jessie Ventura for VP. He's a no nonsence guy.

When are we going to find out about Obama if all CNN does is concentrate on surrogates. Will the Real Obama please stand up.
What are his plans for my Country. Or do we find out in January when it is too late.

Superdelegates please choose Hillary as the Democratic Nominee. As you can see Obama lied to the American people just like George Bush did about the war. We need a President that will have the American people best interest at heart. Michelle said she was going to use the $600 to buy earrings. That is very unprofessional and some people don't even have $600 in the bank. Obama and his wife are not fit to become the President. Maybe he could be Hillary's Vice President but I don't think he's even qualified for that position.

Please Superdelegates Select Hillary Clinton as the Democrated Nominee if you don't the Democrates will Lose to Mccain.

Thanks Super Del!!!

I am still waiting for McCAin to take off the gloves and show the American people that Obama is exactly what Clinton said he was.
All talk and no Action…. Come on McCain show some gumption. These liberals won't vote for you anyway., so go ahead and put them in their place.

Hispanos united for McCain. Semper Fi.

Hey Puma's..

If you help Mccain get elected this year. Guess what is going to happen. He will start a war with Iran in 2010-11, and when the 2012 comes around, the American public just like in 2004 will not change the leader of the nation in the middle of a major. So, all the Pumas that hoped to see Hill become president in 2012, will probably have to wait until 2016 and at age 70 to have another shot at the presidency…

Go ahead vote for Mcsame…Go ahead for 8 more years of war!!

These are just 2 more unknown quantities added to another unknown comodity. Makes me feel safe, how about you?

I don't think anyone want to be VP… I guess they don't want to be blamed for the horror Obama may be doing to this country.

Hillary or Mccain. And, no I'm not a republican, i'm just tired of all the Obama drama…

To answer a previous comment, the reason everyone is reluctant to say they will be VP (except Edwards recently… sort of) is because of Hillary. So many people want her to be VP that if any other person becomes a somewhat unofficial choice then it opens up another can of worms. You can bet the DNC is aggressively pushing to keep such a situation from happening.

That said, despite her popularity Sam Nunn would be a much better choice than Hillary. She would do much more as gov of NY and should run for it.

Anybody voting for that old goat McCain must be just as crazy !

Hillary Supporter - I need to ask you the same thing. Are you not paying attention? Were you so mesmerized by Hillary that you wouldnt even listen to anyone else's views? For those who say Sen Obama has been "Flip-Flopping" has not been listening to him except for maybe the last few months. The only thing he truly flip flopped on was not accepting the federal campain funding. And thats only because the RNC had about $50mill more in the the bank than the DNC to spend on the election. The only way to compete with that was to not limit his funds to the $85 that would have been given to him.

This so called flip flopping is a necessity in almost any job. The ability to adjust our Nations strategies and policies in light of new data or developments is something that I am looking for in the next President. If we dont have that then we basically get a Bush 3rd term. These guys do not have the ability to adjust to anything even when they are wrong (see Iraq war 2003-until???).

So, Hillary Supporter, focus. Listen to Sen Obama. Hillary and Barack arent much different in their stance on the issues. Hillary just ran a bad campaign.

Both are excellent choices.

Obama/McCain '08

JohnBoy July 16th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

How about some debates?

Lets hear Obama and McCain have at it.

No restrictions on questions.

No notes, just a good old debate.

McCain 08
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Watch what you wish for. The debates wont even be close. How many times have you heard McCain say "I dont have the information right now" (or something to the effect)? He rarely ever speaks without notes. Did you see his speech the night he became the presumptive nominee. It was the worst I've ever seen. So dont ask for them sooner than need be…

Breaking News Per CNN News;

U.S. reverses course, will send envoy to talk with Iran

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice "believes it's a smart step to take. There is no change in the substance but it sends a strong signal," McCormack said. "It sends a strong signal to our P5+1 partners. It sends a strong signal to the world. It sends a strong signal to the Iranian government that the United States is committed to diplomacy, to finding a diplomatic solution to this issue."

This is the same type of direct diplomacy that Obama was refering to.
It's ok now?

Obama Not So Stupid After All!

Hillary Supporter - I need to ask you the same thing. Are you not paying attention? Were you so mesmerized by Hillary that you wouldnt even listen to anyone else's views? For those who say Sen Obama has been "Flip-Flopping" has not been listening to him except for maybe the last few months. The only thing he truly flip flopped on was not accepting the federal campain funding. And thats only because the RNC had about $50mill more in the the bank than the DNC to spend on the election. The only way to compete with that was to not limit his funds to the $85 that would have been given to him.

This so called flip flopping is a necessity in almost any job. The ability to adjust our Nations strategies and policies in light of new data or developments is something that I am looking for in the next President. If we dont have that then we basically get a Bush 3rd term. These guys do not have the ability to adjust to anything even when they are wrong (see Iraq war 2003-until???).

So, Hillary Supporter, focus. Listen to Sen Obama. Hillary and Barack arent much different in their stance on the issues. Hillary just ran a bad campaign.

I have inside information that it'll be Jeb Bush for Obami's VEEP. I read it on the internet.

Bad move, Barack. Go learn a little about female psychology. If you pick an old, white southern man as your running mate, Hillary supporters will be livid with rage and come out against you.
Wesley Clark could fill the experience gap without incurring the same kind of wrath because he was one of Clinton's biggest supporters.

Obama/Clark 08

Wow, two white men. Sorry, if his VP pick is not Hillary there will be no vote from me. It's about time a woman was on the ticket and Hillary is the person who brought in almost 18 million votes. Far more than any of the other potential candidates.

OBAMA/CLINTON OR no Obama!

Looks like Hillary's supporters came out today!!!

It's no good to have a "former supporter" of Hillary Clinton - only the real thing will do. Nearly 18 million voted for her and no one voted for Evan Bayh or Sam Nunn. It should be plain enough for the Obama campaign to see who the choice should be. I'm not donating a penny to his campaign unless HRC is on the ticket.

Obama knows he is unfit to run this country so he gets so uptight when anyone even remotely makes a joke about him. I have never seen such a whinny grown man man before. You are truly a joke and people can see right through you.You better wish you were half as good as John McCain.

I disagree with Xavier. Voting for Nunn WOULD be for gays to shoot themselves in the foot. Obama does not have to pick Hillary for me to vote for him. Obama does not deserve ANY gay votes if he picks Nunn- like Brandon said, the gays should either vote for Nader or McKinney. McCain does not deserve our vote either, but he does not seem hateful towards gays. Picking Nunn would prove that any support Obama declares for gays is not sincere. Even McCain has never pushed as hard for a homophobic policy as has Nunn. Nunn is completely out of the question. It is like asking Blacks to vote for someone who picks as VP someone who opposed the voting rights act. Nunn pandered to hatred and fear way back in '93 when he pushed "Don't ask, don't tell." Xavier, you should be ashamed of yourself.

it will be interesting to see how people who vehemently oppose Hillary Clinton on the ticket will vote, if she is chosen…

it will be interesting to see the poll numbers post-announcement if she isn't.

She is the most important player in this election, which is AMAZING when its EVIDENT that a majority of voters in this country (MOST Republicans, many Obama supporters and some independents) do not want her anywhere near the ticket, even if they don't mind her in another prominent seat in an Obama Administration.

Amazing. She truly is.

For Obama VP, two words: Colin Powell

Sam Nunn and I'm outta here. Go McCain.

First, it's too dangerous to have Hillary on the next in line after Obama. Second, with Bill, the ex-prez, together with Hillary for the second spot is too much! If she is in his cabinet, her role would be different so Bill's mettling would be limited.

The delusions coming from the right is scary.
Don't worry about the job Obama will do. He is smart and will surround himself with good people.

McCain is the one this country needs to be scared of. The last 8 years have been a disaster and he wants to continue many of those policies.

Know the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

No Billiary…then NOBAMA…. as a woman i can care less about my right and needs… i can care less that Insurance wont pay for my birth control pill but ill pay for viagra….

I am bitter and Angry about how OBAMA attacked HILLARY…. How dare he engage in a political campaign against our Hilliary…she was entitled … I am voting for JOHN MCCAIN…and i will be proud when my son and grandsons die in the deserts of IRAN or the Rice patties of North Korea…

PUMA tuPAC

mcflip

Hillary for vp!

She has earned the offer…..to be turned down…..so she can run again in 2012.
Go Hillary1

The silent majority.

anything but Hillary…anything but Hillary..anything but Hillary!!

Sean July 16th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

These are just 2 more unknown quantities added to another unknown comodity. Makes me feel safe, how about you?
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Obviously you know nothing - these two men are highly respected across the country - even pointed out by a few comments here. Do some research before saying something dumb…

Obama/Bayh 2008

Enough said. Said NO to Hilary and her loser supporters.

PS All you HRC supporters can donate to retire her debt since you think she was so qualified. And please do stay at home on Election Day or vote for McCain.

Just don't complain when the economy tanks…

Sen. Obama will choose whomever he pleases as VP. And to all you, Hillary Supporters how about helping the lady with her huge campaign debt? Hmmm.

After McCain's gaffe about birth control pills vs. viagra, you'd think that women would be up in arms! Do we want another gaffe in the white house?

People need to listen up, do your research, set your egos aside and choose wisely the man who will lead our nation.

McCain is Bush by another name, if you don't believe it, check out his stance on all the important issues. He even has the SAME FOREIGN POLICY: BOMB………..BOMB………BOMB IRAN! GOD HELP US!

yes we can

Obama/Biden We love you Obama. Obama for Prez 08-16

At least he's being consistant…..a VP choice with as little ability as himself.

Do you people have a mind of your own??!? I agree with a previous post saying that you are just repeating Rush one-liners. I was thinking the same thing even before I read that post. You are spitting verbatim what some of these GOP-biased talk shows are saying. EDUCATE Yourself!!! Dont be a "C" average voter because we surely dont need another "C" average president!!! To say Barack is flip flopping and he doesnt stand for anything and blah blah blah blah. GEEZ!!! If you think that then you truly do not know. Go to his website and you can read where he stand on all issues. Or search the net to see how he's voted on issues in the past. If you still dont like what you see, so be it. You have that right and thats whats great about America. But dont sit there and say he stands for nothing. That just makes you look like an idiot. Sure he's had a short term as senator, but I am picking the BEST MAN (could have been woman) for the job. It is not McShame. He should have stepped up 8 years ago when he had a chance.

Anyone but hillary or any clinton. BTW, I purposely spelled the names in lower case letters.

It really doesn't matter who Senator Obama picks for a VP… he is nothing but a slick, typical flip-flopping candidate who will NOT get ELECTED!

I hope Obama will finally step up and choose Hillary. No one else will matter. If he chooses any else but Clinton it will not be his best moment. Question, Why not Hillary? I hope he does not respond with "Bill will be a problem for me" He should wish that he was as capable as William Jefferson Clinton was as President. What is he so afraid of.

Obama needs to stand on his own and I have yet to see that quality in him. Even after all this time I can not seem to want to vote for Obama and I have been a Democrat all of my life. The way the DNC acted still disgust me.

Obama was not choosen by the people in this primary he was given the delegates from a state that he was not even on the ballet and also 4 delegates that were taken from Hillary. That was BS and not to be forgotten.

Hillary is the only choice for VP for Obama!

Well Obama must be pretty desperate to make himself look better on National Security if he is Digging up Sen Nunn for consideration. Republicans will just dig up all those stupid comments Nunn made before the first Gulf war.

And just to be fair. Sen Nunn would not be a good choice as I stated in another post but Sen Byah would be a good choice.

Obama is so smart. He can convene these forums of top people in various fields to have a public discussion on issues such as nuclear and cyber security. Yet- did CNN cover the substance of the exchange? No- all we get from the mainstream press is babble about VP choice. A couple weeks ago there was an Obama convened forum on the economy. The only place I know of that covered it was POTUS on the radio.
Couldn't you please highlight the high level of discourse on which Obama is able to give voice to these experts as well as engage with them? Are you afraid your viewers will be turned off by smart people? The only way out of the pervasive and long-standing anti-intellectualism in American public discourse is to let people see how exciting it is to talk about thought-provoking topics in an engaged and knowledgeable manner. After George Bush I would guess the country is hungry for intelligent talk from their leaders.

TO: Bayousara for Hillary in November

Who cares if you don't vote for Obama in November. We (obama supporters) are the ones who voted him in as the nominee and we (along with some of the mature intelligent Hillary supporters) will be the ones to vote him in in Novenber!!!! Just like it didn't matter that you voted for Hillary during the democratic election, it won't matter if you vote for her in the Presidential election.

So, bottom line……………he don't need YOUR VOTE!!!!!!

If anyone was disrespectful in this election it was the Clinton's and you know it…………their negative campaign just backfired on them and now you must blame someone else so of course it has to be Obama.

With or without you, brace yourself for the next President of the United States…….BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!

Obama '08