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I agree with NC Man.

Kaine is an inspiring leader and provides good chemistry but has little experience in Washington. The next administration will inherit too many problems and gridlock; hence, the need for Obama's cohabitation with an experienced Washington insider who converts into a champion of change. Obama should also consider someone who can help energize his base, the Democratic party.

I don't agree with those who say Hillary "deserves" to be the nominee or "deserves" to be President. The only Democrat I can think of that "deserves" the Presidency is Al Gore who should have been the winner in 2000. But that's in the past.

People should vote for candidates based on platforms, not divisive gotcha politics. If you are not gonna vote for Obama it should be b/c you don't like his platform–not because you don't like how some corporate media conglomerate treated one of his rivals. I'm not gonna vote for McCain because I don't agree with his policy views. I don't care if he's 72 or 42, if i don't agree with the platform then I'm not gonna vote for him.

I strongly urge my fellow registered voters to vote based on policy positions. Get educated! I don't care if you vote for Nader, Barr, or even Pat Robertson...as long as you are an educated voter that is voting on the issues.

I dont want hillary on the ticket there's a few reasons why....reason 1 she cant manage her own money what makes you think she's qualify as president (she'll mess the economy up bad) and reason 2 she cant run her own man what makes you think she can run this country

Who is this Kaine guy? Ger smart Obama, Hillary is still out there and you need her.

He acts like he was elected President already......is it democracy?? or is it arrogance???........wow

To all of you that think you can do better than Senator Obama. Why don't you run for public office and stop arm chair quarterbacking.

Personally think is a good choice, help move the country to a new kind of politics without all of the old school corruption that is the politics of the McCain generation (there should be more discussion on the financial scandal that dirtied McCains hands and should have forced him permanently from politics)

you idiots who say your gonna vote for McCain if obama doesn't pick Hillary are crazy, your basically saying you don't care about the 45 million people w/out health care.Or the fact that McCain voted against equal pay for women. I'm not asking you all to just vote for Obama but for the 45 million who need you and the women who deserve equal pay.

Two men on the ticket – big change.

Ask Obama why he doesn't support school vouchers but sends his own kids to a super-elite private school. One rule for him, and another for the rest of us? Big change there, too.

As NWA says – Don't Believe the Hype!

obama and kaine
1 nobody + 1 nobody = loser ticket
way to go dems ! we really should have won this year.

Hope this is a decoy; Jack Reed has everything Obama and the country needs. No Hillary; she should retire herself and her debt.

If he doesn't do it my way and select my pick, then I am not voting for him.

...

Hey CNN why isn't this a story?

Republican presidential candidate John McCain's signal that he may be open to a higher payroll tax for Social Security, despite previous vows not to raise taxes of any kind, is drawing sharp rebukes from conservatives.

On the top doesn't mean he is the only one. This is just a teaser to keep the republicans guessing. Obama is very smart. He wouldn't be the party's nominee if he wasn't. He has stayed one step ahead of McCain since this became a two man race.

Some of you are missing the point! Kaine would be a good choice because he has similar views as Obama. He's been a good Governor... and I think will make an excellent VP. All this talk about experience this or lack of... is nonsense. Hillary had no experience...but many of you gladly voted for her. I am so tired of the whiners complaining about not picking the obvious better choice ... because he may not pick Hillary. Grow up... you sound like a 5 y.o.

John McCain is not the same person he was 8 years ago... He clearly has no agenda... half of the time he doesn't remember what he said. It's sad... I like McCain...but he has no business trying to be President at this stage in life...

Obama would be nuts to pick someone that is not well known through out the country. He needs someone that would cross the huge gulf from the way out left (where he is) to the middle. He needs someone with economic smarts, who will not be afraid to tell him that "hey, we cannot raise taxes on small business people by 25%". That would mean that they would only be netting 47% rather than the 61% they do now. People will soon start doing the math and realize they made a big mistake by voting for you. Someone who will tell him, "hey, we cannot afford to give free health care to every man, women, and child just because they are in America. That will bankrupt our health care system and pretty soon people will be dying while they want 18 month for a CAT scan. Wake up people....obama is not the Messiah...neither is McCain....McCain is just the less of two evils.

I will try again: Obama pick a good VP so that if you get in and start to screw up big time, which you will, we can impeach you and have a good back up. SO – pick a good one!!!

WHO????????????

No Hillary! No Barack HUSSEIN Obama!

So we're going to run "Obam-Mc Kaine" ( Obama-Kaine ) against John McCain? "brilliant"...
Obama-Kaine....INEXPERIENCE YOU CAN'T TRUST !!!
If this is the case, Barrack just lost MY vote!!!

I think Obama should pick Joe Biden since he is such a foreign policy expert and good campaigner. This Virginia guy doesn't have enough experience although I'm sure he would be better than any Republican.

All you Democratic flip-floppers are still sore losers.

THIS Country cannot AFFORD John McCain. If you are willing to vote for a Republican, then you are the problem and not the solution.

John McCain will not reduce the deficit, he will not end the IRAQ war, the economy will continue to sink this country.

Just one quick thing...
For all of you folks making the "oh great, two rookies running the country," comments. Do you think that the architects of the constitution and the bill of rights were experienced? Where do you suppose that they got their experience in running a government that was unlike any other in human history? In fact, it was exactly that "rookieness" that allowed them to lay the foundations of this wonderful experement. The United States of America was born out of a resistance to the old powers and to a stale and corrupt rule.

He also gave the rebuttal speech to the State of the UNion in 2006

If Obama picks Hillary, 95% of Blacks will not vote, and they will lose.

IF PUMA tries to get Hllary on the ticket, she will not win in because 95% of Blacks will not vote for a Democrat. We will vote for Nadar.

STAND STRONG
for CHANGE

OR

FALL HARD
for the SAME!!!

When Reagen was elected I thought he was not a genuine personality. His background was acting and it gave him the skill to make speeches dramatically. He had a meager education....not worldly and needed help from his underlings, often. I never gained any confodence during his two terms and haven't since. He was a showman who had the edge with his acting skills not what he knew of history, and foreign countries. He had a corrupt cabinet and many convicted of crimes in their government work. He is now considered by some as one of our greatest presidents.
Why is there doubt that Obama cannot be a good leader? Well educated, attractive as we seem to need, and young enough to have some fresh ideas. He would be a less scripted person....I hope. His mixed background makes him even better. Remember when Reagen said that when he was growing up there were no racial problems. Oh, yes. Let's fix that, too.
I voted for Clinton and she would have been a good president, but, as a born Democrat I will gladly vote for Obama, now.
With a good cabinet he'll do very well in trying to get our nation back on track.

"Bitter Typical White Person" for Barack Obama all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Bitter Typical White Person" for Barack Obama today, tomorrow, and in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in Virginia and Kaine has many years of leadership experience. Kaine has been the Gov of VA for 3 years, before that he was the Lt GOV of Virginia under Gov Mark Warner when Virginia was named the best fiscally managed state 3 years in a row. Before becoming Lt Gov, Kaine was the Mayor of Richmond, VA, for 4 years reducing crime and increasing property values. Before being the Mayor, Kaine was a city councilman for 2 years. Therefore, Kaine has about 12 years of executive experience. Who cares about foreign experience. That is the purpose of having a Secretary of State, a National Securty Advisor, and a director of National Intelligence. How much foreign "experience" did GWB have. How many years of "Foreign" experience did Bill Clinton have?

> I hope they realize how many votes they will lose if they don't pick
> Hillary. You bet I'll vote for McCain if she isn't on the ticket.

Don't care.. they don't need you and we don't want you. Move on.

Kaine would be a nice choice. I have not problem with it.

> Hillary, please don't step on a sinking ship

Yeah, the way she ran her campaign into a near $20 million dollar debt shows what a pillar of fortitude she is.

Mitt Romney is a coward and a liar

He can pick whoever he wants. If he doesn't pick a warmonger or terrorist, I'll vote for him. My favorites, though are Clinton and Gore.

Obama '08

Hey I thought he picked Larry Craig from Idaho. Both guys won that very important state.

i am sure he will pick someone more sensible than Hagel or Webb. What about Barney Frank. I've heard from my sources he is available for the job. And Barney would fit in with Obama, nicely. They could start a bowling team.

2 newbies IS what the country needs. Heaven knows the old school politians have screwed things up enough

When Obama annouces Kaine as his VP choice, is he going to give away free beer and free pizza like they did in Berlin to get people to come listen to his speech? I'll show up for the free beer and pizza if they do and then go vote McCain anyway

Grow up Clinton supporters we need someone whose ideas closely resemble Mrs. Clinton and McCain is nowhere near what she would have done if she had been the nominee.

Would someone, anyone, please tell me specifically.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES JOHN McCAIN HAVE TO QUALIFY HIM AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES JOHN McCAIN HAVE TO QUALIFY HIME FOR WINNING WARS!

WHAT DOES JOHN McCAIN KNOW ABOUT OSAMA BIN LADIN THAT SUPPORTERS HIS CLAIM THAT HE KNOWS WHERE OSAMA IS, AND HE WILL BRING HIM TO JUSTICE!

WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES JOHN McCAIN HAVE THAT QUALIFIES HIM TO TURN AROUND THE ECONOMY!

JOHN MCCAIN WAS IN THE VIETNAM WAR. PRIOR TO HIM BEING CAPTURED AND HELD AS A POW, HE CRASHED PLANE, AFTER PLANE, AFTER PLANE. ONE SUCH CRASH WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR A HORRIFIC FIRE IN WHICH MANY AMERICANS DIED!

JOHN McCAIN HAS BEEN IN THE SENATE FOR SOME THIRTY YEARS, WHAT SPECIFICALLY DID HE DO TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER FOR AMERICANS.

JOHN McCAIN HAS ADMITTED THAT HE KNOWS VERY LITTLE ABOUT THE ECONOMY.

JOHN McCAIN HAS ADMITTED THAT HE CANNOT USE THE INTERNET!

OKAY NOW, I'M WAITING FOR THE MCCAIN SUPPORTERS TO REPLY WITH SPECIFICS. PLEASE NO VAGUE INSINUATIONS!

Just what is needed! Two rookies stumbling along so that we'll end up deeper in debt and closer to a true socialistic state. Just fricken wonderful.................

If Hillary went out there and fixed the dishonest comments and worked as she should,I would say great.But the problem she would have is the mismanagement of her campaign funds and her supporters seem to be unreliable.The fact that they didn't help with her debt means that they were mostly Republicans stirring the pot.Unless she does that...
Obama/Biden

For all of those who say that Kaine has no experience, he as served as Mayor of Richmond and Lt. Gov, the man has a lot of experience.

Molly.......While many Americans may feel as you do.
I'm just glad that there are more that dont
Obama will be the next President of the United States.
Something to believe in.

If Obama said he were to pick a rock for his VP nominee the Obamabots would be effusive in their praise... Obama says something and his followers blindly agree. Not healthy for democracy and not healthy for the US.

I like him picking Kaine but the best choice in my opinion is Evan Bayh....just look at that guys resume and you can see that he would be ready to step in as commander in chief if anything were to happen to Obama...he may be a bit dry and boring at times (not the best of campaigners) but when it comes to substance and resume this guy has it

Obama/Bayh 08

Hey, all you that are saying you'll vote for McCain, if Obama doesn't pick Hillary should vote for Barr.

Send a real message that can be counted. If you vote McCain, he'll just take it as support for his message. By voting for Barr, you can enjoy your own "Operation Chaos" by sending many messages. 1) you don't support Obama OR McCain. 2) you do want REAL change. 3) you want out of Iraq 4) you want personal freedoms returned that both dems and republicans have taken from us.

Why you would encourage McCain is beyond me. Make a real statement!!!
Barr '08 !!!

Obama has great judgement, and I'm fine with anyone he picks.

I hope he picks Kathleen Sebelius!

Joe Biden for Secretary of State!
Bill Richards for Secretary of Energy!
Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense!
John Edwards for Supreme Court!
Hillary Clinton for Janitor Supreme!

another man in a tie.....how utterly boring

Well, this would be good for Virginians only if Kaine has to step down as Governor during the campaign. I do not want him or Obama in office, but if Virginia loses Kaine as Gov., that cannot be all that bad. He is trying to do the same thing that his predecessor Warren did, raise taxes. The fix all solution always seems to be to raise taxes. They target the rich(which is pretty silly), but in the end, everyone pays, and those who are too good to work keep on thriving in the welfare system. I'm just glad my tax dollars makes a difference like that!

PUMA's unite...We have time on our side. By picking Kaine this would give Republican control back to VA.

18 million Hillary supporters, Nader & McKinney will see to it that Obama has zero chance.

McCain 08 you brought on yourselves...

Clinton as VP or no vote for Obama.

my top 4 list for VP:

1.Biden
2.Clark
3.Selebius
4. Kaine

I think that last paragraph may be the most important. He has little experience and no foreign policy experience. Could it be a smoke screen? I think Joe Biden would be a good choice, but that does not reinforce Obama's message of change. But maybe experience is more important than change.

Anything but the toxic Hill-Billy's

If he doesnt pick hillary i will write her name in.

he and the DNC strongarmed the nomination from her while she recieved more votes and for him to not put her on the ticket would be an insult to the 18 million plus who voted for her.

GO HILLARY!!!!

If Hilary Clinton had run a cleaner, more honourable campaign and hadn't thrown the kitchen sink (fridge and stove too) at Obama constantly for the last leg of it, she would be have been thought of in a more positve light and could have been a great VP. However, there are countless clips of derogatory comments by her, her husband and especially a couple of her campaign workers that would constantly get played by the right and could hurt Obama. Because she didn't congratulate him the night he won and the fact that she has kept her delegates is also of great concern. She played her hand and has to deal with it. Also, the segment of her followers that are still hoping she can be nominated or be the VP and say they will vote for McCain if that doesn't happen have totally turned off many people toward themselves but Hilary Clinton too. They shot themself in the foot. If they work to sink Obama's chances, his supporters will do exactly the same to her in 2012. Count on it. Also, she and those followers will get blamed for hurting the party and causing four more years of Republican rule. Instead those people who think so much of her should kick in and help her eliminate her $23 million campaign debt. That's certainly not up to Obama and his supporters to do. Their campaign was well run and didn't have such problems Last night a Conservative spokesman said they hope he picks Clinton because that would rally the right for McCain. That's probably true. Good choices might be Biden, Bhye, Sebelius, Richardson or Hagel..

Yes we Can and Yes we Will!!!!
Obama/ Whomever '08

An inexperienced President and VP is not good for this country. We need to be efficient when it comes to improving our economy. With these two, there will be a lot of learning and a lot of mistakes. It will be like re-inventing the wheel. With this guy as the #2 man for sure McCain will win in a landslide.

GO OBAMA IS THE MAN!!!!!

Kaine has been in office since 2006... is limited to 1 4 year term by statute.

During Governor Kaine’s tenure, Virginia has been recognized as the most business-friendly state in American (Forbes.com 2006 and 2007; CNBC 2007), the top-performing state government in America (Governing Magazine 2008) and the state where “a child is most likely to have a successful life (Education Week 2007).”

Factcheck.com Summary

McCain's new ad accuses Obama of keeping gas prices high, all by himself. That's absurd, and McCain knows it – he has said repeatedly that our current problems were "30 years in the making."

The ad also tells us that gas prices are high because "some in Washington are still saying no to drilling in America." Not true. The federal government's estimate is that if the moratorium on offshore drilling were lifted today, it would be 2030 before we'd see a noticeable effect on supply and prices.

For the same reason, it's simply not true that drilling more now will "rescue our family budgets."

So i,your not going to vote? Politic is a tough sport but in the end we must support Obama.

Please, no...................................................................................................!
Anyone but Kaine. He is not pre-presidential material. But, Obama was here stumping for him a few years ago so he might very well be the pick.

I would prefer Hillary. If she is not chosen then all bets are off. McCain was right on the surge and is right on nuclear energy. Take Hillary away and all that is left is ...well...left.

To all the so-called “Hillary Supporters” – The gig is up. No one cares about what you blog as everyone knows that the backing behind this charade is Republican money.

Kaine is a mistake, he will be dead wood for the campaign. He definitely is not doing good things for VA

Tim Kaine is one of the best Governors in the country. He knows how to create jobs. He has a top 10 public education system. Very smart on infrastructure. Understands urban and rural culture. Catholic missionary backround. Ex mayor of Richmond. Fluent in Spanish. Harvard Law grad. He could definitely help with domestic issues.

harold ford Jr. really make history

There's nothing wrong with Obama choosing a "rookie". If you want change to pick a vet whose use to the same old some same old. I know retail has nothing to do with this, but the rookie manager always do better than a veterian manager, because the rookie is willing to shake things up isntead of doing the same old stuff that DOESNT WORK. And stop saying if Obama wins we're on a sinking ship...OUR ship sunk 4 years ago lol

Hillary should have been our Democratic nominee, but due to the Media's stupidity, we have an inexperienced, pompas, over-confident ....well, rock-star type, empty suit.
If Obama doesn't pick Hillary, I will vote for McCain. Not to be disloyal to the Democratic party, but to pick the least dangerous candidate. The US is headed downhill FAST, and I don't know if the slide can be stopped any more. Going from billions ahead under Clinton, to Billions in debt in 7 years is VERY scary.
I think I can hold my nose and vote for Obama, IF Hillary is VP.

TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS

YOU BETTER HOPE FOR HER SAKE OBAMA WINS.
REASON BEING
HE WILL RUN AGAIN IN 4 YEARS AND SHE WILL LOOSE AGAIN TO HIM AND SHE WILL BE TO OLD NEXT TIME AROUND

TIM KAINE YES

John can pick closet Nazi lover Sean Hannity.

John can pick pill popper Rush Limbaugh since Cindy had the same addiction.

From above: "Most of Hillary supporters are very independent and they are not easy to be brain-washed!!!!!"
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Except by Clinton herself.

The youth vote will not be there for Obama in November. But you better believe us old folks will show up in droves to keep Obama from ruining our country.

kevin for obama in Maryland – Hey, I say Kaine is a good choice, he is a war veteran………

Which war would that be? Gov Tim Kane has not served in the military.

Tim Kaine seems like a good choice, but the name just sounds wrong. The right-wing loons will just have too much childish fun with the combo.

The first thing that came to mind is Obamacaine - sounds too much like cocaine.

The second is that the combination sounds like it could be spelled Oba McCain. Why vote for Oba McCain when you can have John McCain?

I know these are dumb, dumb reasons to not want Tim Kaine for VP, but we are dealing with a lot of dumb, dumb people.

I really don't care who wins for pres anymore. Neither one of them is my first choice. Obama is too inexperienced, and McCain is too old. Who they pick as VP, will determine who I vote for.

Why not pick conviced fellon Rezko? He had such a good relationship with Obama when they were making money back in Chicago. Or what about Rev Write? He was his mentor for thirty years back when listening to anti-American was fashionable. Why ignore these people who were also important to Obama?

if he doesnt pick clinton im not voting for him period!!!

I live in VA, and this govenor is a TAX AND SPEND, SPEND, SPEND govenor.

He wants to institute programs that can only be called socialist. Such as pre-K schooling paid for by taxpayers, for people making up to 85,000.00 A) Anyone making that kind of money can pay their own school for their kids B) I don't have kids, and don't want to pay for yours. Sorry, but hey, send me a check and we can talk.

VA is now cutting funding to police and other essential services due to the "unexpected" downturn in the economy. What they don't tell you is he spent all the tax money on programs that the gov't shouldn't have their hands in. Yet he won't ban smoking in public places or improve our roads. Hmmm, let me think if this is a guy I want as V.P. NOPE!

He talks a good talk, but he cannot walk the walk. He takes a limo on tax payers dime.

Say no to Gov. Kaine as VP...

If Obama chooses a newbie for this position he will definately lose a lot of votes. People are already taking a big chance on him with his lack of experience. I think he would better insure a win if he balances himslelf with a more experienced VP. I don't see this as a winning combination. They suggested McCaskill on the TV and she really stinks in buketfulls. I would never vote for her for anything. These newbie choices might even swing my vote to McCain and I am a hardened Democrat!

As long as Obama is on the ticket my vote goes to him.
McCain wants to put this country on its knees.

Obama 08

Experience isn't necessarily a good thing. Some "experienced" folks are merely experienced in making the same mistakes for many years.

Anybody BUT Hillary. I'm sure Obama will make the right choice. All these blogs from hillary supporters are really annoying, she lost it's over move on. Use this energy to have a fund raiser for hillary, she needs the money.

Obama/anybody but hillary

Kane has been a very good governor of Virginia. He is fiscally moderate, a conservationist comitted to conserviing 400,000 acres during his governorship, and he works to bring high quality business to Virginia. I admire him. He doesn't have foreign policy experience, but it looks like we are going to be in an economic storm here for the next few years, and we could use someone with a good business head on his shoulders.
This is one conservative Virginian who would be proud to vote for Obama/Kaine.

Now that would be an inspired choice...NOT.

For all the Hillary supporters threatening to vote for McCain, go ahead and deal with the consequences when it comes sooner rather than later. Any unbiased person can clearly see that Obama is an absolutely better choice than John McCain. I will take intelligence and wisdom over a man who graduated 894 out of 899, has little intellect and a short vocabulary any day. Get over yourselves. What are you afraid of the fact that a person of mixed race but according to your rules is considered a “black man” may do the job better than any before him and somehow diminish your superiority complexes. Keep in mind, black people have always suffered, and will continue to suffer all over the world so they will continue to endure. Remember they worked like dogs during slavery 16+ hours a day with a sweet potato for lunch and the whips at their backs and survive. It is you (Caucasians) that will not be able to live through what you are going to get from John McCain, so get over yourselves. My message to Obama is to not pick Hillary, win, lose or draw. What is going to be will be.

Its not HIM, It's HER!!!!! To seal the deal.

If this were my decision I would pick just an average American. Not a washington insider with the so call "experience". This is the last we need right now. Just a normal guy who works hard, no lawyers....and NO RICH people!!!!! Ask the people in Alaska how they feel about their Senator being served papers today for perjury or something about money.. Remember he had experience, and he was a crock just like the rest. Just my Liberal view, don't hate the player, hate the game!!

I don't know about this one... I like Biden to be honest. Mabe there is baggage w/ Biden we don't know about. I'd like to see BO select a Rebublican that's on the fence if he's not going to go w/ Biden

1st Term Governor & Senator

What a joke with new ideas & new change. We are in a peace treaty with N. Korea, War in Iraq against Extremist Iraq and Taliban terrorist that do not identify themselves as stated in the Geneva Conventions Treaty. We need an Iron Grip on things. The turmoil of war for democracy and justice will have bloodshed and will be the cost of the United States. It is our flag that was painted with the men and women that fought for liberties for all. What kind of changes do we want? Are recommending that wars should be fought with paint-ball guns and over chess games. New ideas on economics might be one for new change, but when dealing with hatred....we need representation from McCain. Lets not think our oranges and apples are in the same basket.

This is one day that the CNN website has not posted a negative story on Senator Obama. This morning, I was watching CNN and there was a negative story on Senator Obama. It never fails, Jeannie Moss was discussing that the media love affair with Obama was over. I could not believe it! Stick to stories like "Black in American" and the Tibet story this weekend, but please stop showing silly stories and negative ones about Senator Obama. We know you are rooting for McClone, but stop making it so obvious. All the negative stuff on McClone always gets overlooked by CNN. Why doesn't Jeannie Moss do a story on all the lies Senator McClone uses in his adds?

What has "experience" gotten us, two wars, and a country in debt. Which country fights two wars at the same time, not even the stupidest country in the world would do that. After all that history teaches us, that wars are never easy to win.
And John McCain is willing send his own son to fight a war base on a lie, what like of a father is that?

Maybe John Mccain can pick pill popper Rush Limbaugh or Nazi Sean Hannity for his running mate.

Tweedee Dee and Tweedle Dum

Obama/Edwards 2008!

OMG here we go again! Soo....after following the totally absurd campaign for months & listening to all the banter from both the Obama & Clinton camps, we can finally now ALL SEE that Obama, just like Hillary or any other politician to ever come along is just the...SAME.

Change (that we can believe in) ...hmm, Sen. Obama must have been referring to CHANGING MY MIND & PLATFORM after I have secured the Democratic nomination because almost everything that he embraced before he secured the nomination, he has now changed positions on.

Sen. Obama should pick a VP that everyone knows, respects & brings some sort of experience to the White House. He can not use poor judgment at this juncture or we will lose credibility & voters this fall.

I have heard many rumblings from Obama supporters that are now pretty upset with the new "changes" that he has already adopted, even before the elections & his possible presidency. He is getting scary.

NC Man wrote July 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

"Great a 1st term governor and 1st term senator … sounds like trouble to me !!"

Nothing sounded troubling to you from 2000 – 2008 , When you had combined 69yrs of political experience !!

An all-boys ticket – what a big change.

Ask Obama why he refuses to support school choice vouchers when his own kids are in a super-elite private school. One rule for him and one for the rest of us? Big change there.

As NWA said: DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

Well, Obama has a hang a pork-chop around his neck to get people to vote form him. He has no experience except in working with radicals,white-haters,and flag burners. Kaine is just the man to complete the inexperienced theme of this campaign. Another first term politician. Just what the Dr. ordered!

Did Hillary take herself out of consideration?

Having an "experienced" oilman aka Cheney, and an "experienced" TX Guvnor who was AWOL from the army aka GW, we've had a terrible past 8 years.

Go Obama/Kaine '08

PLEASE PICK KAINE. Then there will be two people on the Democratic ticket with ZERO QUALIFICATIONS in foreign policy and national security.

McCain-Romney 2008!!!

As a Virginian, I'd love to see a NEIGHBOR make it to the second highest position in the land. Kaine has done a great job as mayor of Richmond, and as Governor, but as a tactical move, this has its flaws. Although VA would be a stone cold lead pipe lock with Kaine on board, it doesn't answer Obama's biggest question.

Experience.

Biden, or Clinton are really the only two choices in my opinion.

The VP choices I have seen linked to Obama have been pretty much zeros as near as I can tell. Where did he get this list? If he wants to surprise us, don't let the surprise be such a disappointment. His VP list should be:
1. Clinton
2. Gore
3. Edwards
4. Richardson
5. Biden

People we know and like would be a nice surprise. We don't need another Dan Quayle.

No Clinton my vote will go for McCain!

Signed:

Future McCain supporter!

hey now, everyone be nice. The PUMAS have just as much a right as the rest of their fellow Republicans to destroy this country.

However, to be fair to Republicans, at least they know they are Republicans and didn't arrive at there opinions based on insanity....well, some of them.

Mr. Obama,

I am a very loyal supporter and donor of your campaign. I have the utmost respect for Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia, but I will hope that you reconsider and take Senator Hillary Clinton as your running mate.

No Hillary, no vote.....

I hope they realize how many votes they will lose if they don't pick Hillary.

You bet I'll vote for McCain if she isn't on the ticket.

If Obama want's a blowout he'll choose Clinton.'

Howevef if he want's the best VP of available of either party (yes even Chuck Hagal) he'll choose Joe Biden.

I actually like him Better than Obama, McCain & Clinton.

Our families will not vote for Obama if he does not pick Hillary for veep.

Hillary Clinton got 18,000,000 votes. She still gets my vote. If Obama does not select her, he'll not get my vote at all. McCain will not get my vote under any circumstances. For the first time in my life since age 21 (I'm 60 now) I will not vote at all.

maybe he should pick a religion. first he says before he met rev. wright he had no religion. then he embraced christianity now in people's magazine he says he does not buy his children christmas and birthday gifts. that is a muslim belief they do not celebrate christ's birthday or anybody else's. maybe that's why he was a no show for MLK 'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION in Memphis this year. in any case he should clear this up. which belief is he going to follow

Wow a first time Governor and a first time Senator. Change from political paybacks positions for votes and money to those that are qualified for the position. Sen Obama needs a VP that does not just go to funerals, weddings and President of the Senate but able to help with our internal problems and advise on external situation.

No Hillary not a chance at my vote the minute he names anyone besides her as vp is the minute I make a sizeable contribution to Mc Cain 2008 Which I already anticipate.
No Hussein.

If Obama's team believes that Clinton supportewrs will "get over it" and vote for Obama even if he does not pick her as the VP then they are in for a rude awakening!

Who else is this "buzz" going to swirl around??? Sheez.

I feel Kaine does not have enough experience to be Vice President as he has not been around all that long. I am a Hillary supporter and I feel she would be the best VP for Obama. And that will probably bring most of Hillary's supportors to Obama's side instead going over to McCain's.

Thank you,
Janet

he was also mayor of richmond for eight years,and his state has done quite well.he was an attorney for years helping low-income people get housing and adequate health care,and defending the poor.he was a missionary ,in hondurus ,and was principle of a catholic school ,there ,that trained young people as builders in carpentry and welding.his wife's father was governor '70-'74,so ,she has lived in the govs.mansion twice.once as child, now as governors wife.11 years in executive positions of government,outside of washington,makes him a perfect choice.hagel,biden ,clinton,and others could fill more important positions in the cabinet.everyone happy,now?

obama is going to fake it til' he makes it. Truly....the dumbing of America.

Great, the blind leading the blind, as if it's not scary enough, Kaine has no foreign policy experience, hasn't achieved anything politically notable, in or out of office, he's just been a mayor? '" real smart ... his cocky advisors with all of their hairbrain ideas , the real scare ,Too much power for someone with no credible , concrete experience, Obama that is.

Maritza

Once again, the arrogance of Oboreo, the Chicago machine puppet, comes to the forefront. You DEMS have drank so much of this clown's Kool-Aid that you can't make a rational decision. Despite your fervent hopes, this guy is NOT JFK, or even Bill Clinton.

Yeah, pick this VA governor. That will be change alright. It will change the out come of the election in McCain's favor.

That would be sweet! Then Virginia could elect a governor who wasn't constantly trying every trick in the book (and then some) to raise taxes.

Kaine over Clinton .... hmm? What's up with that choice?

Ah, Kaine and Able. Who knocked off who ????

Hmmm.....Seems like Obama is taking in an awful lot of lobbyist and lawyer money doesn't it? Here is the start of Illinois politics that you all keep ignoring. Like I have said many, many times before here, research Illinois politics to get a real picture of Obama and his Illinois Democrat Machine buddies and how they do things. You will NOT like what you see.

If he picks anyone other than Clinton he can forget winning Florida. I have heard way too many Florida Democrats say they will vote for McCain unless Hillary is the VP.

It will be hard for Obama to get support from many older, more conservative voters... trust me! I've heard some pretty shocking comments from elders in my family.

On the other side of the age spectrum, my daughter... a Hillary supported... had this comment right after Obama won the primaries: 'Obama better find himself a white, southern male to put on the ticket!'

Ta-da!

Bush has 176 days left in the White House and that is not good for McCain or the GOP but its good for America and that’s all that matters.

Let’s all help GWB countdown to his exit of the WH
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Who cares how much experience Hillary has (which she doesn't). I care about her CHARACTER. She's a liar and will never be my president. Aren't we tired of people lying to us–Jeesh. The bar is really low for some you people.

Obama can only win if he takes Hillary. Otherwise as of now he's down 4 points to McCain. He doesn't need unknowns.

The U.S. armed Saddam Hussien to invade Iran then all of a sudden he became the enemy then they armed Osama Bin Laden to fight the Russians in Afghanistan and now he is the enemy NOW history repeats itself as the U.S. is paying and arming their enemies not to fight them.

Is it just me or does anyone else see a pattern of failure here? OH just in case anyone is interested this paying and arming the enemies in Iraq is the main reason for the decline in violence and U.S. troop fatalities not the so called SURGE!

Now, can we handle two Harvard grads...plus their Harvard grad spouses...in the White House? If so, change the name to the "Elite House". They sure have a lot in common with the rest of us!

I'm sick and tired of all you people that keep talking about experience to be president. The only people that have experience are the ones that have already been president. Wake up, it is time for change. If not you all can live in your car because you lost your home and your job and you can't drive around because the gas will be to high.

A lot of PUMA puffery I see on the blogs. Frankly, we've already written you off, so go and play with Gramps and lose the right to choose; lose health care; social security; and numerous other safety nets. Fine, you say you can wait until 2012. You don't know what will happen in that time and I so sincerely hope you don't get cancer or need an abortion in that time frame. Good luck!

Little Lulu – someone had to apologize for the mess W (orst) has created! I am glad Obama had the guts to do it! If Obama chooses to run with a "yellow dog" it will be a far cry better than what we have today! Go Obama!

"I would have guessed that Obama would have chosen a European (French or German) after his recent trip there. After all, they are not "bitter or cling to guns" like us Americans." – Mike, TX

Yeah, maybe they aren't as ignorant (or perhaps just over sensitive) as Mike in Texas, too.

I for one, trust Sen. Obama & his advisors to choose the best possible VP. You can't make everyone happy...... all you have to do is read some of the comments above to know that there are sad,unhappy, miserable people on this planet who will never be happy with any choice!

To ALL who would rather vote for McCain because Hillary is not the nominee, please consider THINKING about your choice. Because OUR NATION CAN NOT AFFORD MORE REPUBLICAN RULE!

THE NATIONAL DEBT IS NEARLY $10 TRILLION!

THE DEFICIT IS $490 BILLION WITH AN ADDITIONAL $80 BILLION NOT COUNTED THAT WE WILL NEED FOR IRAQ!

THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR BANKRUPTCY IN THE WEALTHIEST NATION ON EARTH IS...... MEDICAL BILLS!

FORECLOSURES ARE UP 121% THIS YEAR!

PEOPLE ARE LOSING THEIR JOBS!

YESTERDAY ON CNBC BUSINESS CHANNEL THEY REPORTED THAT FOUR MORE REGIONAL BANKS WILL FAIL!

THESE ARE JUST A FEW ISSUES THAT ARE HURTING OUR NATION!

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR MORE OF THE SAME!

The blind leading the blind.

confusion reigns in the Democratic Party...a first term Senator and a first term Governor, is that all you have to offer???

Sure hope Obama picks a VP that Hillary supporters will like (beside her that is) – so that if Obama gets to be President and he starts screwing up big time, which he will, we can call for his impeachment early on. So, come on Obama, pick a good one.

Never heard of Kaine. But Obama should pick Hillary, so the two can loose together. Democrates throw their two best(?) at McCain and still lose!
The two most recent polls show McCain is now in the lead. Rasmussen Tracking shows Obama up by just +1 and USA Today/Gallup show McCain up by +4. Don't see any bump for Obama's overseas vacation tour. Even with the press love affair with Obama, McCain is overtaking him. Even with a huge advantge in campaign contributions, Obama is losing. Since Hilliary as VP would help rally MCCain supporters even more, here's for a Hillary VP bump for McCain. Go McCain!!!!

Sounds great to me. Obama '08

Some people get confused with the difference between Confidence and Arrogance. It all depends on how you look at it. Did anyone else hear that McCain flipped on troop withdrawal and raising taxes?? Yep, he said raising the social security taxes is an option on the table and a withdrawal "HORIZON" by 2010 sounds reasonable. MMMMMM, sounds familiar. So lets see, flipped on off shore drilling, social security taxes, immigration, troop withdrawal or HORIZON. Did I mention McCain received record donations from Oil Companies after he flipped on drilling? McCain top economic advisor resigns for comments stating "a nation of whiners", Bush administration is following the same idea with Iran on diplomacy and adding troops in Afganistan.

Can someone, anyone, give me some reason why I should vote for McCain? I haven't found any truth to what he is saying at all. I don't trust him at all.

These are all facts. What experience are you GOPs talking about??

something tells me Obama wouldnt seriously do this – two relatively "new" politicians...not the smartest thing, especially when there are too many people concerned with Obama being too inexperienced. He really has to pick someone with experience, preferably Foreign Policy experience (or economic experience).

I know its been said a million times, but Colin Powell would be the perfect choice...but...i doubt it would go that route. The funniest part about Powell as VP – i would make a lot of people who have said "its not that Obama is Black, its that he's inexperienced...i would vote for Colin Powell in a heart beat" put their vote where their mouth is.

Carl from MI,

That idea is optimistic at best ! I am one of a rather large group of "Undecided" voters (who meet locally) and who were initially, mostly, leaning towards voting for Obama. The more we've seen and heard from/about him, we are all almost exclusively NOT considering him to be our choice. It's interesting that each time we get together and discuss different issues, the more and more people who seem to have had a "He's not my guy" turning point for any number of reasons. Not the least of which is his inability to pick to one side of an issue and stick with it, which seems to be the most frequent problem people are having regarding him and its HUGE.

I do not like this ticket. I prefer Clinton, Richardson or Biden. Clinton is my first choice as I sopported her in the primary, but any of those three would make me very happy.

obama/biden

he needs an attck dog, biden is an attack dog

Yeah right, Obama was VERY active as a US senator, unfortunately it was running for Pres., not showing up to vote. McCain and HRC are also guilty of this. Shouldn't we taxpayers be getting more for our money than one appearance now and then?

I doubt Kaine will be selected. As for two rookies, well, we saw what the experienced "dream team" did for us over the last several years.

I would like to have seen Senator Jim Webb of Virginia become Obama's V.P., given his strong military background.

Has anyone noticed the gas prices are starting to come down and right before the election. This was all planned by Bush, McCain and the republicans to use it like mind control. Think of all the companies that went out of business due to the high fuel prices. This is all republican controlled. Why would the prices be coming down just before the election. The republicans are like criminals.

Meanwhile Bill "Einstein" Richardson is sitting like a dog hoping for some table scraps just waiting to be asked and, at the rate it's going, he may be the last man standing.

Does this SAME OLD STORY sound familiar???

"Obama is arrogant." A little vague folks.

"We are sick of the rock star treatment." Rock stars are white with long hair. Obama is treated well because he deserves it.

"Obama has no experience." Want experience? Vote for Dick Cheney. I rather take a Democratic dog catcher than GOP goon with 100 years "experience."

"Hillary supporters will never vote for Obama." Whatever. Hillary is voting for him so grow up. Besides, Hillary got into office because of her husband. Just like W got there cause of his daddy.

"Obama is very ARROGANT! "

They say arrogance often precedes a fall. In any event, his background (friends with Ayers (an unrepentent terrorist) and the anti-American racist and Farrahkan supporter Wright cause concern. That along with his father being muslim and his writings in his books make many wonder if he has muslim leanings and/or ties. This will be a big factor amoung the "undecided" voters.

The only question: Is Kaine able?

Nunn is the right man for the job,if he'll take it. Very well know for his international expertize and his work on national defense.Was a well regarded senator from Ga. Perfect fit for the job

Perfect: a first-term senator and a first-term governor. That ticket will definitely go down in history as the thinnest of thin resumes.

McCain '08.

JOHN I understand and share your frustration and I'm beginning to feel a certain amount of distrust toward CNN. CNN has had a pretty fair approach until recently. There is a video clips of a NY Times reporter that wrote a negative piece about McCain. In the video clip, after the piece was published, she was with the McCain Campaign in front of the German Shop (ha ha) for a press conference. When she raised her hand and asked a question McCain recognized her at said "does anyone else have a question". Also, there was the NBC or ABC (not sure which) interview where the editors substituted a McCain gaff for his answer to his previous question. It would appear that news organizations are being censored by McCain. If McCain receives negative press he then refuses questions and will not invite or do interviews with those organizations. As a result NO PRESS WANTS TO PRINT OR REPORT ON ANY NEGATIVE INFORMATION FROM THE McCAIN CAMPAIGN. This week there was also a study done by Politico that revealed that although Obama received more press over 40% of it was negative compared to McCain's negative press of less than 25%. The end result is that media is not fact checking statements made by McCain as they are the Obama campaign; the media are selectively choosing what information to release; and McCain is censoring by denying access to his campaign the content of the truth. I would encourage all Obama, Ron Paul and other supporters to email all news organizations to voice their opposition to McCain censorship.

If he picks this guy over Clinton, not only will I vote for McCain but I will donate to his campaign and work to get him elected.

I don't really care who he chooses, he has my vote all the way...

Obama '08

Molly – I echo your sentiments, it does not matter who Obama picks as a VP running mate because he will not be elected.

FACT: Obama did not support the troop surge in Iraq and stated, " It will never work."

FACT: Obama has come off his Victory Lap from around the world and is now saying that the conditions in Iraq which are considerable much better was not due to the troop surge????What??????????????????

FACT: This is what happens when a presidential candidate(Obama) has no military experience, business experience and no accomplishments says anything he can to get elected.

FACT: Obama is an incredible Teleprompter reader.

I hate to say this, but he must pick Clinton, I hpoe he picks Biden.

What the hell is wrong with us?

We toss aside experience like the Clintons who left this country in excellent condition and go for some neophite empty headed braggard who is so in love with his own image he can't see anything else.

HEY HILLARY, TAKE IT TO THE CONVENTION.
YOU OWE THIS COUNTRY THAT MUCH.

Sane John July 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

"Because the US has 50 states"

You could have fooled Obama, he thinks there are 57 states... what a disgrace.

Come on McCain....choose Condi and punch the Dems dead in the stomach.......

Jim Webb..He's one of the coolest looking white guy ever. And seems like he don't take crap from anyone. Apart from Webb I would love to see Colin Powell on the ticket with Obama. But America would not, and could not accept two dark skin gentlemen in the White House.

I would also like to remind everybody that Obama mother was a WHITE AMERICAN WOMAM.

ObAma=Change we can believe in.

This article fails to mention that there are no second term Virginia Governors since there is only a one term limit in that state. So after inauguration day in 2010, Tim Kaine will be out of a job.

Tim Kaine was Mark Warner's Lt. Governor and was elected as Governor in 2005 as a result of Mark Warner's high approval ratings (~70%). So Kaine has 4 years of experience as a Lt. Governor and a little less than 3 years of experience as a Governor.

Obama was elected to the Senate in 2004. So he has 3.5 years in the U.S. Senate and approximately 8 years of experience as a IL state Senator.

Great choice...oust Hillary Clinton for a nobody.

Quickest way to lose.

google him.he's awesome!

Kaine who (cares)?? Oh sorry, may two half brains will make one.

Kaine? Who the heck is this guy anyway? Great, just what we need another inexperienced person like Obama.

Screwed in 2008!

Johnny D, where have you been we have two rookies running the country now, don't you see the shape we are in or it dosen't effect you, trust me you can't sink any lower than you already are unless you get his sidekick and from the sound of it you want to put the rookies side kick in office after him, lets be serious did you people that are voting for McCain not get screwed enough with BUSH. I am willing to take my chances I want change, I'm not stupid. after this administration I would vote for my dog.

Obama 08

I like Bill Richardson. The Obama campaign needs someone with experience at the foreigh policy level & in Washington. As Richardson said at many interviews: I've been there, done that.

Won't matter. Virginia is a RED state and will remain RED state during this 2008 election cycle. This coming from a DEMOCRAT..........

For my vote there is only 1 veep that can be on the ticket is Hillary Clinton. When is Obama going to wake up and realize that in order for him to defeat McCain in November is to have Clinton on the ticket.

Otherwise, McCain will get my vote.

Obama/Clinton 2008 or McCain 2008

Life is a funny thing. You live and you learned. You endured tortures and prison in fulfilling your call to protect your country. You serve and you try to do the right things for your people even when it is at great costs to your personal political interests. Then, you find yourself at 72, thanking the lord for the lessons learned and the knowledge gained while working to be vital in mind and body to carry out the life mission you have to serve your people and your country. And now, you find yourself standing in a general election for the presidency, anxious to exercise the lessons learned and knowledge gained in order to serve the country you love.........and all you hear are quiet and not so quiet whispers and hope of your ultimate death. The blessed life of 72 years that has given you so much and has made you stronger and wiser is now being displayed on TV and newspapers and blogs as a weakness, a stain and a deficit to all the experience, knowledge, wisdom gained that can be utilitize in the highest office of leadership. Ironic, isn't it?

For those concerned about lack of foreign policy experience, it doesn't matter with the VP candidate. It's who Obama would appoint as secretaries of State and Defense that matter. The Dems have a deep talent pool to choose from, and I wouldn't be surprised if Obama picked a Republican (such as Hagel) to one of those posts.

Apparently the dems have a death wish, what a loser ticket. Please bring it on! Everybody loves Obama, unitl they are alone in the voting booth.

These blogs are all, how shall I say it, McSame. The same statements over and over, kinda like Obama himself. REDUNDANT

There's more buzz around Obama's VP pick because we don't want him as President. There has never been this much talk about a VP choice.

Obama makes a lot of bad decisions and I'm sure he'll stick to this routine with his choice for VP. Too bad he did all that talk about change and now he's stuck with picking from in-experienced possible running mates.

Barack should just follow the speculators and have a different VP each week... ,IF ELECTED!!!...,or is that CORONATED?!!!!!!! ( which seems increasingly doubtful if the polls of likely voters are any indication ). Then again, he can always be " DER FUHRER " of GERMANY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want both of these guys,Nunn, and Hagel, in the administration.

Kaine, eh? Kaine? A fragmented democratic party will now become even more splintered as they start asking....Kaine?! Go ahead, vote for Obama. These are the kind of decisions he makes, and the kind of advice he takes. McCain looks even better every day.

At this point , the Rethuglican Party has screwed things up so bad
in this country ....... Obama could choose Fidel Castro as his running mate ..... and WIN !!!!! People are DEMANDING change ..... and I'm not
talking SMALL change. I will be soooooooooo glad to see the looks on the faces of Sean Hannity / Bill O'reilly the day after the election.
They will be SHOCKED to see just how OUT OF STEP they have been with the American people. Their look of total DISGUST will be PRICELESS !!!!

I'd rather he pick Chuck Hagel

Who will be with you Mr. Good choice/Pledge?
It seems like 30% of 18,000,000 Hillary supporters are silence on your desperate call for Obama. Most of Hillary supporters are very independent and they are not easy to be brain-washed!!!!!

No Hillary, No Obama!!!!!!!!!

Yay!!!!!!!!!! Nominate Kaine, he won't help the ticket. He's a do nothing governor who has accomplished nothing except raiding our highway trust fund for $180 million to pay for his pet non-transportation projects and then a month later says he needs $5 billion for roads. Two losers without a single accomplishment between them and no foreign policy experience either. This is a GREAT day for the McCain campaign.

Why can't any of you people get it?

We want Hillary Clinton on that ticket, and if she isn't, Mr. Obama may as well count his days of ever getting to the White House over!

Pick a guy with favorable ratings just above 50%. He may not even carry VA with that, so go ahead and pick him. Libs are so delusional that America really wants Obama

He doesn't need anyone. He is so full of himself and thinks that he is a already a president.
So much empty words, speeches, and then words again and speeches...
I think the next thing on Obamas agenda is to have a speech on everything...ha ha...

and hear the Pumas ROAR with anger! hahaha

i just came from his website after reading his biography.he has already implemented many of obama's positions on a state level,and has had great success.the man is a jewel!while the rest of the nation is going to hell in a handbasket,virginia has been doing better and better in so many areas of government services.i recommend everyone go to his site ,before spouting your spin,and research for yourself what a wonderful job he has done for his state.he would be a good choice.

BTW, no change is coming.

PUMAs are laughing their heads off as the list of potential running mates gets smaller and smaller and the list of the "previously asked and derclined" get larger and larger. Two and one half months until the general election will be the end of the Nobama presidency. Time- Nobama's worse enemy!!!!!!

It's sad that some of the Clinton supporters' are so malice. I respect the fact that you support Clinton but she is not the nominee...Obama is the Democratic nominee. At the end of the day all democrats need to unite behind Obama if we want America to be a strong nation again. If Clinton runs again in the future, despite the tension between the supporters, I’m sure true democrats will not forget the unity of Clinton and Obama supporter in the 2008 election.

All Democrats want a better economy, to get our troops home, get this country back on track and become the powerful nation we once were. AT THE END OF THE DAY, CLINTON AND OBAMA SUPPORTERS WANT THE SAME THING!!!! This back n’ forth and playground fighting may end up putting McCain into office. Under McCain, America will continue on the current path for the next four years...no where but down. Even Webster Tarpley (a strong Clinton supporter) admits that "McCain will be a tired lame duck in office".

If McCain wins, at the end of the day both Clinton and Obama supporters will lose…Americans and America will lose. I find it shameful and just disappointing that some Clinton supporters would sacrifice the rest of the country's well being just because your candidate of choice didn't win.

Stop the madness and unite!

Democrats '08!!!!

Just what we need – two men with an average of 2 years experience between them!

The conservative cro-magnons are getting worried. (Has anyone ever thought of doing some political research: the average i.q. of registered Republicans compared to the average i.q. of registered Democrats? I predict at least a 15 point difference in favor of the Democrats.)

Sorry, Gov. Kaine, but it's not really the Obama campaign's choice. That's just what the public is led to believe. The choice is made by the elites on the CFR and Biderbergs. If you don't know who I'm talking about then you need to Google it and find out who really runs things.

Note how so many of those complaining that Obama is inexperienced didn't say a peep when George W. was elected.

Oh, heck. People have never heard of the guy.!

Pick Bill Richardson, who will balance the ticket very well.

He's great but I like Paulentonno, she's sharp – southern connected and would make a great president one day. She comes form a moderate conservative GOP family adding balance. By the why, she's a good govenor too.

The republicans' descent into madness continues.
Most of you sound like you're about to go on a shooting spree like that one "liberal hater" recently did in Tennessee. I may disagree with some conservative policies, but I don't hate conservatives. What's wrong with you people?

Obama's head is so big he'll never pick Hillary b/c he thinks he can make it on his own. Just goes to show what a losing choice Dems made. As usual, they found a way to blow it in an election year that should be a cakewalk!

Hillary 2012

Kaine rhymes with McCain...Obama will need to make sure people don't get confused!!!!

Looks like an excellent choice. Obama will win !

I am hoping that Obama will pick anyone but another Senator because the Dems need all of the numbers that they have there and then some in order to make things work. Perhaps a House Rep or Gov or maybe even an average person.

Obama 08

on another note: Roadside vendors in Oregon are reporting that they have been told that people are being PAID to go across the country telling people not to vote for Obama. I happen to know a couple of these folks and they told them that they had better be careful here in Oregon because this is Demoncrats Country. People beware of the traveling circus that calls itself McCain supporters.

Obama 08

Obama , Please select Sam Nunn and silence all the expereince police on the Republican side.

I am from Virginia and I like Tim Kaine as well,.....but I must agree Obama needs someone to balance this "preceived" lack of experience.

Isn't that what Dubya had to do when he picked Darth Vader? the only difference is intelligence and vision (Obama) will couple with wisdom and maturity (Nunn).

Obama/Nunn '08/'12

It is truly fascinating how in 2004 the electorate who cast their ballots on a foundation of ‘values’ brought us George Bush and all that his administration has done to the country in addition to welcoming the hatred towards the United States from the rest of the world.

Now in 2008, McCain who in his desire to perpetuate to a certain degree the disaster created by GWB, actual remains a viable candidate to win as Hillary voters have now resorted to blackmailing their support to McCain if their candidate isn’t selected as VP. It seems that the policies of their candidate aren’t nearly as important as satisfying their own personal bitter desire to gain a sense of empowerment and acknowledgment.

Believe he would be a great pick. But if anyone thinks the VP choice will let the cat out of the bag is wrong.

complaints about a rookie...what do you want another dick cheyney?
also remember if obama chose HIllary he would also be taking bill clinton on board.

I wish both candidates would announce their selections already, instead of playing this waiting game. A lot of people are going to base their decision on who the VP candidate is. If they haven't yet decided after all this time, then how are we supposed to trust either of them to make that all-important "3 am" life-or-death decision?

He'll really be in a world of hurt if it ain't Hillary. Millions of Americans don't like obama and if he doesn't pick Hillary they won't vote for him. I would love to see him sink into obscurity where he belongs.

I get puzzled by the "no experience' argument. I'm not a particular Obama fan, but he has been a community organizer (in Chicago!), an Illinois state congressman (very effective; I was one of his constituents), and a first-term US senator (and a very active one). I actually think that is better experience for the presidency than a military career followed by a longish run in the Senate.

Kaine would be an interesting choice. I'm not entirely sure I think Kaine brings that much to the ticket, but he is an honest, good man who has done a decent job running Virginia. I think Biden or Bayh may be a better decision.

It's certainly not going to be Hillary. It's funny how all the PUMAs are urging her not to accept the bid, as it's extremely unlikely she'll be offered it.

Hagel or Powell would be a good pick on national security, but they would be chaotic for Obama. The left wing that nominated him in the first place would not accept Hagel, who is staunchly pro-life, anti-gun control, etc. Groups like NOW, Push, ... would go absolutely crazy.

CHANGE CHANGE !!!!! NO MORE SAME-OLD !!!!!!!!!!
EXPERIENCE ?????? BUSH AND CHENEY HAVE EXPERIENCE AND LOOK AT THIS COUNTRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO HILLARY ! REMEMBER ALL THE COMMENTS SHE MADE CONCERNING BARACK,WHY WOULD SHE WANT TO BE ON HIS TICKET ????????

Experienced sure hasn't help. Time for a change and new ideas.............

I PREFERED BATMAN AND ROBIN, THEY HAVE MORE EXPIRIENCE, JAJAJAJA, THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, NOT!

Kaine when pronounced sounds like a McCain. Is this a clever ploy to get voters on rival camp?

Tim Kaine has only three years experience as governor, ZERO foreign policy experience, and he is ANTI-CHOICE. I cannot think of a worse choice.

experiance, experiance........why don't we just dig up the corpse of Strom Thurman.

I'm so sick of these half-wits harping on "experiance", because they have no policy stances that would go over well.

We need to wake up and get with it. Its 2008, not 1988 or 1958. We need a president who gets that and can lead our great country into the future instead of backing it into the past.

WAKE UP AND LIVE!!!!

Hillary for VP! Hillary for VP! Hillary for VP!

I, for one, am not persuaded by concerns regarding experience with respect to Obama or anyone he might choose as VP. For the last eight years we've had some VERY experienced, life-long politicians in charge (very ADULT, you might say), who have done nothing but pound this country into the ground. Eight very long years adding up to a 128 billion dollar surplus squandered into a 450 billion dollar a year deficit topping off institutionalized torture, dirty tricks, and other malfeasance. A failure of leadership of an epic magnitude. Is that really the kind of experience you're looking for?

Pick whomever you like, Mr. Slumlord Helper, "Present" Voter,
and Taker of Credit for the Work of Others.

You will still LOSE. You are struggling in the polls.

American voters are not looking for the Next Male Model.

Yes, two rookies! They come with fresh ideas and a renewed enthusiasm that this country sorely needs. Look at what the "experienced" team of Bush/Cheney has done for this country, and I say bring on the rookies!!

Senator B. Obama has good judgement. whoever is the vp Change will come for the best of america and the entire world. We need him for a strong leadership this time in this world.

Obama '08........all the way!!!

I like Kaine, but cmon. Bill Richardson is clearly the best option for experience and bringing in a new geographic region to the DNC (the moountain west).

I think Barack should wait to announce his choice till after McCain chooses his VP.
I do hope he picks someone with a little more experience. For months I thought Hillary would be the worst possible choice ( I never would have voted for her) but now I am beginning to wonder.
Obama 08

What is the Holy Grail in Political News? Getting an inside scoop on who will be asked to be VP. Time to let it go...you will find out only hours before it will be announced.

Its time to fleece the rich for a change,Vote for Obama.

Obama will not win and certainly....if the DNC says 'you will be Obama's VP' – then YOU had better do it. Look at what they did kicking out of the DNC one of the Clinton supporters. Lousy people and not anyone who the people of the United States want around. Vote out Pelosi, Reid, Kerry et al............now that is CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

HILLARY SHOULD BE VP IF NOT HE DOES NOT GET MY VOTE

Wow – talk about two guys from left field with two left feet! Yeah that should inspire confidence in the ticket! HAHAHA!

"With Ralph Nader on 17 state ballots today and polling at 5% nationally, why don't you folks who speak of "the most trusted name in news" cover the other candidates?"

Because the US has 50 states.

I like Kaine, but I think he can get more accomplished as the Guv of our state than as VP. I think there are better choices for VP, but in the end, it doesn't move me that much. I mean look at who Bush 1 & 2 got elected with as VPs. the VP choice is overated.

I'm fine with it.

Hillary supporters,

Do you want to continue this mess we're in? $482,000,000,000 deficit, NOT INCLUDING IRAQ!.... and counting.

McCain wants to stay in Iraq. That's $10,000,000,000 per month.

Do you want to continue Bush III or start cooperating with our allies?

One person- one vote.....A pipedream that used to be our Democratic way of life. Alas, our all-knowing, market-driven DNC and their media side show have been driving this bus from the beginning. Despite being the superior and otherwise obvious choice, Hillary Clinton has been trashed – a former First Lady mind you. White guilt is the order of the day – race trumps gender, and it seems easy to trash mouth gender with no consequences in this country. It is for these reasons I vote McCain in Nov. Not voting him, but voting against the policies of my former party.

Anyone who says Kaine holds the same political philosophy as Obama has no idea what their talking about. Kaine is much, MUCH, more moderate then Obama.

I wish he picked Hillary, otherwise I will vote for McCain then.

Oh great, 2 nobodys... 2 rookies.

The end of the dream is here folks… not selecting Hillary for VP will mean that Obama's November chances will start to dimininish. Why? Because many of the die-hard Hillary for VP supporters will loose interest and not vote in November (some will actually vote McCain.)

Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI, and Obama had more then 1/2 the democratic people vote for him, could be NO for them... stupid argument..

Obama will chose his VP and no one else... and it will be the right choice!

Dont know to much about this guy, but he seems decent

Constantly we hear talk about how experience is needed to be president, but does anyone consider how the 'experienced' Chaney, Rumsfeld, etc took our country into an unnecessary and costly war? What is needed is not 'experience' but good judgment. Therefore Gov. Kaine would make a good vice-president if called upon!

This Virginian says take him please!!!

McCain/08

It is not Obama's job to get elected, its our job to elect him.

Want lower taxes AND a lower budget deficit. The FACTS PROVE Obama is the best choice. Obama lowers your taxes far more than McCain – how can anyone pretend that is not true?

good job Barack

That is great. We need to energize the America people again. With us spending $10 billion a month on a war, anyone on Mr. Obama's short list would be a good VPs. The PUMAs out there, you are Republicans trying to divide the party. Obama will win in November.

Vote for Change,
OBAMA '08

Evan Bhye is great also! Who every Obama picks will be great!! JUST DO NOT VOTE FOR OLD MC CAIN!!! If mccain gets in it is the end of the United States of America as we know it!!! Out with the old and in with the new!!!! Peace is Patriotic!!!

Tom Kaine could help us with Virginia and North Carolina. Play the map and win. We need a democrat back in the White House. I know some people think that Joe Biden would be good for National Security but the sad thing is most voters are uneducated and misinformed. I don't understand why people still trust Republicans on National Security after they have disregarded diplomacy and started senseless wars. For whatever ignorant reasons, they just do. McCain will be no different. He will start a war with Iran if elected. Obama should focus on the economy and move on.

**Democrats- We have some serious ground to make up for because of the bitter people who will vote for McCain in spite of their best interests. Who will pledge to go to the post office and pick up some registration forms this week? We may not all be able to volunteer at Obama offices because of gas prices but we can still help! Register at least 10 of your democratic leaning friends this month! Don't hope for change work for change. Who's with me?

rookie + rookie = defeat

Kaine's 3 years as governor goes with Obama's 3 years in the U.S. Senate. How's that for experience? What an utterly preposterous notion to appoint someone as the CEO of a company (in this case, the U.S.'s top official) with so little experience. We'll get what we deserve.

I'm confused..(sarcasm). What happened to Kaine saying earlier that he has had “very serious” conversations about possibly becoming Obama’s veep pick?

All politics....ALL the time. Just like Obama....leeks something through someone else, then says he won't talk about the issue, then backtracks.....I love these "NEW" kind of politics. (more sarcasm).

Yesterday, Mccain said on Larry King that a 16 month timetable in Iraq he could support according to the situation on the ground. The first time Mccain spoke about a timetable in Iraq was during an interview with Wolf Blitzer Mccain said that a 16 month timetable was a pretty good idea. CNN didn't put this remark of Mccains on the front cover of its page until he was interviewed on Larry King who asked him about his statement on the Situation Room. I didn't hear this stament on every CNN broadcast but if it was Obama it would have been on every broadcast and on the front page of the website. This is a big deal because until Pres. Bush and Iraqi PM Maliki agreed to a horizon timetable which is clost to Obama's 16 month timetable and PM Maliki himself stating he wanted a 16 month timetable Mccain was arguing a long term stay in Iraq even permanent bases. Mccain was set against any timetable to withdraw from Iraq. Therefore, We heard on every CNN broadcast about Obama's " refine his policies" comment but it took Mccain to have to other interviews, one wih ABC were he denied stating that he said a timetable at all durint the Wolf Blitzer interview and the interview with CNN Larry King before it made front page on the Website. This is a normal practice wih CNN when it comes to Mccain. Mccain has made several gaffes during Obama's trip over seas and but it wasn't spoke of for 3 days or a week but if it was Obama we would still hear the reporters and pundits talk about an Obama gaffe and its just not fair to voters. Voters have to make a decision during this election and if information isn't reported soon enough or when reported doesn't include the whole story how are we supposed to make a decision for the candidate that shares our values and ideas. The Mccain camp wants the media attention than give it to him. Atleast we'll know more about Mccain because theirs allot of flip flops, gaffes, and mistakes of Mccain that voters don't know about because the media only focuses on Obama's. Were watching the shows and reading the articles. We know what we see and hear and we want the coverage and criticism to be fair.

Excellent choice. Kaine would make a good VP for anyone. Too bad he's chosen to be the VP on the losing ballot in November.

Who?

OK. Kaine looks fine. They look good together.

The last paragraph of this article unmasks Alexander Mooney as a Republican operative.

How about it Alex, that last paragraph isn't news, it's an opinion, not offered by any interviewee, but rather by you. Is that your official CNN job?

Whomever Sen Obama picks as VP, this great nation of ours will win!
We will be able to leave behind the 'thirst for blood and war' that has been the ideal of the Bush adminstration and that is carried even farther by John Mc Cain. All McCain talks about is war ! He wants more bombs, even to poison Iranian civilians to death with cigarettes! Those are what he calls jokes- to me, it is his mental illness showing. He is still trying to win the Vietnam War. He was dropping the horrible chemical, napalm, from his bomber in Vietnam! A substance that causes birth defects for 7 generations! Does that make him a hero? He doesn't get history, nor does he get econmomics! He has learned how to play the Swiftboat" games in politics and we want no more of that! Barack Obama is the man of the times. The US needs to change, needs a vision where all of us can succeed, not just the very wealthy.

How about no buzz until the actual event occurs? Slow news day? I mean you've been mum on all the corruption coming out of the current administration for eight years, but that's to be expected thanks to Ronald Reagan’s “National Security Decision Directive 77” in January 1983 that lead to the current abuses using "retired" military personel as medica consultants' to sell an illegal war to the American public. It didn't happen in a vacuum, did it?

Sorry to ruin your little tea party but this guy will not help Obama win.

Hillary or Else!

Hmmmm....I think this is a mistake, senator Obama. You need to choose Hillary as your running mate. 1/2 of the democratic primary voters voted for her. Please listen to the people.

Great, now another FNG that doesn't know what the he!ll he is doing.

Well, Obama/Kaine 08' it is!

Obama is very ARROGANT! Since he will never be elected – who cares who is VP pick is. He is NOT qualified to lead our country – and I will Not vote for him – Millions of Americans feel the same way.

If CNN were more honest about foreign policy credentials, it would be forced to admit that Obama is more informed than his rival. While McCain bumbles from one 'bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb iran" moment, to a Joe Lieberman whispering basic facts in his ear moment, to a mistaking the "history" in Iraq moment during his interview with Katie Couric, Obama has performed admirably. The bottom line is that this narrative about Obama's lack of foreign policy credentials is a right wing talking point that CNN chooses not to examine too closely because it has an interest in a close election. If the media were even handed about the abilities of the two candidates, there's no question that they would be skewering McCain, who, while he has a modicum of charisma when handling a scrum of reporters, does not think very well on his feet when it comes to policies.

My question is: Is there not one, "qualified Black candidate", to serve as Vice President?.................... now, that would really be "pushing all the evelopes".........or maybe, I'm "thinking, out of the box", and asking a little to much!

Interesting. He loves his mother and takes his daughter on dates. He'll help with the gay vote for sure with that puss face...

Obama 08

yesterday it was judgment now today it is o bama's lack of experience.......FACE IT......O BAMA is the DNC's fluke......all he wants with his vice president choice......IS THE VOTES.....manipulator and a fabricator of smoking images of deception....a thinned man way too young to be AMERICA'S president......wait 12 years then come back...REAL CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN//////

too bad Hillary is not the TOP. OBAMA will loose this election big time.

Big mistake if he doesn't select Hillary. Big.

I hope that Obama thinks twice before naming someone with little foreign experience or experience in general for that matter....it will make the whole ticket lacking in experience.

What happened to all of the Hillary supporters. Come on!!! Voice your disappointment in the Obama campaign for not even vetting her (as has been reported in MSM). 18,000,000 votes doesn't even get her in the vetting process!!!! Seeing how she would make a heck of a better President.....I vote for Hillary for VP if nothing else.

Laura, Boston, MA

I do not think Obama/Kaine ticket would win the election.

I have spoken.

Hey, I say Kaine is a good choice, he is a war veteran.........so I guess McStupid will "smerk" about that. Look, Washington needs a whole new make over, Bush has turned Washington into his little orgy of "Yes" people and our country is on the brink or a recession, nope, already in one. So change is what we need. We do not need the same old politicans with the same corrupted views, we need something fresh, new ideas and new faces. I sae Kaine or Edwards would make excellent pics and make Clinton a member of the Cabinet or Secetery of State.....since she has visited over 80 countries.......lol.

Obama-Edwards-Kaine

Maybe Obama should pick John McCain as his running mate.

After all, McCain has now endorsed Obama's 16 month timetable for getting out of Iraq.

Kaine is good, but I think Sebilous is better. (incorrect spelling, I know).

This just in.....

McFlipFlop is at it again! After repeatedly saying that he would not raise taxes, McCain now says he will raise the payroll taxes if needed!

This is HUGE because the repubs always try to scare voters by saying that the Democrats are going to raise your taxes.

Come on, CNN! You need to cover this! No more free rides for McCain!

WHO?

That would be a mistate....I don't even know who this man is.!!!
And the only way I'd vote for Obama is if he picks a phenomenal VP.

Any person other than Clinton is going to be a totally stupid move by Obama. With his millions of supporters and her millions of supporters COMBINED, they will POUND McCain. It is the only guaranteed slam dunk. People make excuses not to put her on the ticket, but their in denial or simply don't like her "personally". Well, thats an idiotic reason not to put her on the ticket. There is no reason she should not be the Veep. She's MORE than qualified and she brings a record number of supporters with her. NO BRAINER!!

if he becomes the chosen one, i would not be impressed whatsoever. obama needs someone who is strong on foreign policy and with name value...having someone that is relatively new, no experience, and no real name value is going to deter a lot of people who have been glued to the news waiting for the announcement to feel more skeptical of the obama campaign

I am so excited to think that Kaine could be the VP. Search Obama Kaine on youtube and you will find out just how much he really believes in Barack Obama. The number one reason why I don't think Barack should pick Hillary is the lack of excitement that she shows towards him. You can not just pick a VP solely based on Party Unity. Anyway, many of her supporters say that they don't care about party unity. That means we can move past them and get out the new voters.

Obama/Kaine 08

I'm starting to like Obama better, but won't vote for him if Hillary isn't the VP. That would say he's not really about unity and doing what's right – only winning. Hillary deserves it and we want HER.

we know what so-called experience does.nothing.judgement is what matters.you can be experienced in destroying nations,through war,or whatever,but,that doesnt make you good at building or bettering a nation.you can be a senator for thirty years,but all that experience means nothing,if your most notable deed is protecting a savings and loan bank from oversight,and causing people to lose everything they have.fresh faces and new ways of thinking and using the technology we now have,including the INTERNET,is the way of the future.i'm tired of the ways of the recent past and current bs.

Kaine brings the same thing (nothing) the likes of Richardson brought to this pathetic campaign.

The Last Name Of Mccains Running Mate Is Reaper!

I just recently moved to VA! The political climate was unexpected. I anticipated being a fish out of water (moved here from the Bay Area, CA), but I'm finding far more moderate or liberal residents than I'd imagined possible. Looks like I'll have to learn more about my new governor!

I'm still a fan of Sebilus or McCaskill–I'd love to see a strong woman on the ticket.

In the end, anyone but Hillary!

Kaine can't bring 18 million votes for Obama so looks like McCain wins by default. Like it or not Obama will need Hillary's votes to win and without her as VP he's hosed. I know the Middle East is hoping Obama doesn't pick Hillary it would make it easy to take over the USA. China can even buy up alot of the USA. Obama's decision will show just how smart he really is. If he picks anyone but Hillary he will be sitting back in the Senate on Nov. 4th and be shown is the History books as the first Black Man to be a Nominee for President and lose for a bad choice. Remember their are more woman voters then men. As for McCain's Tom Ridge getting woman's votes it a joke. Tom Ridge set up contracts to get hired after he messed up Homeland Security. Who can forget those expensive trips on taxpayers money while doing nothing.

Obama has brilliant judgement so the experience thing is a wash. GWB had experience. I trust that whomever Obama picks will be just right, as long as it is not Hillary. I am an avid supporter of Obama and financially donate but will not vote if she is on the ticket.

I would have guessed that Obama would have chosen a European (French or German) after his recent trip there. After all, they are not "bitter or cling to guns" like us Americans.

If Obama does not pick either Joe Biden or Hillary Clinton as his V,P, if it were not for the fact that the next president may get to appoint as many as 3 justcies to the Supreme Court, I would sit this election out. Neither is the best candidate, however I would trust a Democrat over a Republican any day of the week, keeping in mind that there is no such thing as an honest politician.

Obama would definitely do much less harm than McCain (McBush).

Hear me now and believe me in a week! With Obama's numbers slipping in the polls after such large scale press support for his world tour....the media is in an all out rage! You will begin to see lopsided attacks and shameful bias reporting of Mccain in the next few weeks. Mccain needs to brace himself for this because the next few weeks will be very bumpy!

The media has mandated themselves as the people who will decide the country's next president. They will not allow voters to stand in the way of this agenda. Voters reactions to their biggest and grandest scheme to propell Obama to the top after the world tour has created much rage among the media loving networks. Mccain will pay for this in the weeks to come. Just watch and you'll see what I mean. Brace yourself senator Mccain...there's media turbulence ahead! your saving grace, however, is your call to have faith in the voters and as long as you stick by the voters, they'll shelter you from this media storm.

Kaine is another Liberal but to be honest I think Kaine is more prepared to be President than Obama is. I have not made my mind but, I like Kaine is just Obama who I have the problem with.

Every day it is some one else. Just stop guessing and wait for the anoucement.

Great pick. Obama has 3 years in the Senate, this guy has 3 years as governor. Together they have less than a third of McCain's experience. Neither has any military experience or foreign policy expereince. And no I'm sorry, a week long photo op doesn't count as foreign policy experience for Obama. With Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Snoop Dog in the cabinet, this will be change we can believe in.

Kaine's a fresh face...i like it

The First Name Of Mccains Running Mate Is Grim!

You know, he could play Virginia for the dems but he has no foreign policy.....i think that could bite Obama back if he chooses him

The Obama rally at Nissan Pavillion at the beginning of July was amazing. Tim Kaine, Jim Web, and Obama were able to create so much energy. Even if TK isn't the running mate his popularity in VA will do a lot towards helping Obama turn Virgina Blue

Like Obama bin Laden, Kaine is a joke.

I hope he gets picked, he is WEAK!

Another old White Man = More of the Same

No Hilliary = NObama!

Already, Obama needs a Kaine?

At this point it doesn't matter who he chooses – HE LOOSES!! Each and every day he just shows more and more what an arrogant, pompus craphead he really is. The more he moves around and opens his mouth, the more people see the real Barrack Hussein Obama. He couldn't care less about the US and needs to move on to a world leadership position. Maybe then the Canadians, Frenchmen, Germans, etc who just "love" him so much can have him.

Continue to wake up people, He "ain't" what he's cracked himself up to be. By November, maybe the DNC will be able to admit what a HUGE mistake they have made by selecting this looser.

McCain may not be the number one choice for me, but I'll tell you this much, AT LEAST HE DOESN'T GO OFF TO OTHER COUNTRIES APOLOGIZING FOR AMERICA. It's like this Obama – you're in America – LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT (PREFERRABLY LEAVE IT)

There is no one perfect choice. As far as shoring up Obama on experience and national security issues, that's why you have advisors. And judging from Obama's performance to date, he has done an outstanding job with staff selection and working as a team to implement good strategies. Tim Kaine would be a great choice as VP. I like his energy and plus if Obama likes the guy, he may actually seek advise from him as opposed to putting someone on the ticket just because they have an "easy " button that says foreign policy or experience. The main trait we need in a president is good judgment and good decision-making. Obama's has proven to be some kind of chess player. When are folks going to stop underestimate this guy? After he's president? No. The media has to do something to try and stay relevant.

I think Obama proved on his recent trip abroad that he has the chops to perform well on the world stage, so he doesn't really need that in a running mate anymore. A governor from a key state would be his best option now and Kaine would be a good fit. I also like Richardson, but there hasn't been much buzz about him recently.

Ugh . . .

Mccain Will Claim He Thought Of A V. P. Choice First And His Choice Was Possible Because Of The Surge And It Was Based On The Conditions On The Ground!

"purple state!" sounds like people don't like Obama OR McCain and feel they only have these two choices: you don't.

Barr '08! vote for pulling out of Iraq and returning our liberties that Obama an McCain are sacrificing with FISA and the patriot act.

The republican analyst are counting on the Youth not showing up this year, they mockingly declaring OBAMAs youth power as not important. They have a point b/c I didn't vote the last election, and that was my 1st chance to vote for president. But this year, when it matters more that ever, LETS PROVE THEM WRONG. Lets get OUT THERE and let our voices be heard. This election is about US, not about the seniors in their 60s who are retired or about to. There's no telling of how worse the economy will be if let the old elect another BUSH. The seniors are less likely to feel the effects of another bush for 8 years than we are. Most of them are less tolerant and more stuck in their ways. We the youth are the Future. We are more tolerant and have met and worked with people from all works of life. So please, get out and vote like you did in the primaries. THIS is our main concern, THIS IS OUR MOMENT, THIS IS OUR TIME, GO REGISTER NOW and LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!!!!

Most likely all those being interviewed for the VP position will not be told anything definite until they get the job. It may be that he's one of many being interviewed. I wouldn't read too much into this yet.

The sooner McCain picks a running mate to help him on the trail – the better for him. His campaign is showing signs of major desperation this past week.

Obama will choose Tim Kaine (gov of VA), because he holds and shares the same politically correct views as Obama. He just happens to be a young, energetic, intellent white man who knows the political winds are changing for the better in America. Finally, change we can believe in.

By the way, McWeasle will probably "stroke out" after the first debate, and Mitt Romney will have to step up to the plate, just in time for a first rate whipping by OBAMA.

Obama/Kaine 08 & 12

You betcha. Virginia/North Carolina and Georgia will go blue. Whoo hoo!

Whoever Obama selects as his running mate should have little or no influence on the outcome in November.

Being a senior, but a few years younger than John McCain, I can honestly evaluate myself as a natural loss of my faculties has taken place on a gradual but noticeable progression. This by no means indicates we are getting senile but does affect our reaction time and to a degree some of our memory and decision making ability.

There is nothing to be ashamed of as everyone goes through this process but maybe not everyone takes notice or admits that it is occuring.

This has to be a serious concern for anyone contemplating voting for John McCain in November. Remember the one major target of all con artists are seniors and for obvious reasons.

No one can deny many of the mistakes John has made throughout his campaign would not have been made 20 years ago but are a sign of the aging process.

Wow, Obama considering another crook for VP.

Are we supposed to be shocked?

Party before Country as usual, eh, UhhhhUmmmbama??

THIS guy is at the top of Obama's VP list? He really doesn't seem to bring much to the ticket. He won't help with women, he won't help w/ foreign policy/commander in chief credibility. I sure hope they're wrong....

Sebelius, Bayh, or Clark for VP!

kaine–Obama–What a joke,,you won,t get my vote-Most Texas people wonder why you say Hillary Clinton is on your top list and you have made no move to vet her...My question is why? Mr Obama you may win with out her but you will loose a lot of support..There many hundreds of people that thank the dem.have lost it,,We thank this elec. has been riged,,,We also thank you wan,t someone you can work like a puppet..My pray to GOD is you will fail at the polls come NOV..

For God's dake Obama, pick someone who people know. You are a fresh, young, previously unkown person. You need someone who is strong on foreign affairs and can help you out with that. I have never even heard of this man until today and I follow politics constantly. I am a previous Hillary Clinton supporter and will be voting for you but choose someone with some experience please.

With Kaine as VP, the democratic ticket of Obama and Kaine would have a total of 6 years of experience. Are Americans that scared of people who know what is going on?
Real change you could believe in!

Who? This guy might be good, but who to heck is he and what does he bring to the ticket.I am sorry, its not time for a no name, with a new name.

VP IS KAINE........................BECAUSE KAINE IS ABLE

I hope that Obama doesn't choose Kaine. Nice enough guy, but talk about inexperience! At least Barack has been in D.C. for three years.

Obama needs to choose another Senator (Biden, Dodd, Clinton). That way, if McSame chooses a governor, Obama can slam him for trying to put someone with no defense or foreign affairs experience "one heartbeat away" from the Presidency.

This would both undermine McSame's major line of attack on Obama and remind people of his age at the same time.

TIM KAINE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I notice that you gave ample coverage to a McCain mole removal, but you consistently ignore both the Barr and Nader campaigns. With Ralph Nader on 17 state ballots today and polling at 5% nationally, why don't you folks who speak of "the most trusted name in news" cover the other candidates? Maybe, just maybe either Barr or Nader have something to offer America that both major parties have ignored, omitted or haven't thought about. Daily political coverage equal to the polling numbers would be a great place to start. Knowledge is power.

Oh c'mon...

The veep belongs to Hillary IF she wants it. And why pick some guy who has a total of three years in a governmental executive position (although that's three years longer than Obama) when you already have all the inexperience you need to claim 'outsider' and blow smoke about the future, since you have no past.

That said.. it's important to elect a democrat simply because the republicans have gone so far off the reservation, they HAVE to completely change their party. Although the democrats sure could use some sweeping at the top too. (pelosi, reid, et al....)

An all male ticket again---and you wonder why women are angry?

If I were Kaine, I would stay mum also. Being on the VP short list of a potential disaster inexperience candidacy is nothing to write home about.

Well its getting to be that time again.....all the talk about vp's, for both side of the fence. I think each campaign is wanting to wait as long as possible so they know what they are up against.

Go BARACK, you have a lot of good choices, keep them guessing.
OBAMA '08

Please tell me that after all of the hype and speculation, Obama's not going to pick a guy whose resume is Govenor for 3 years–that's it. A guy that most people will have never heard of. Why? In trying to put VA into his column, how many other states is Obama willing to lose? What is Kaine going to do for Obama in Ohio, PA, FLA, MI, CO? The throwing darts at a map method would work just as well in selecting a VP.

I like this guy, Kaine. I have been a Kaine admirer since he endorsed Obama early in 2007. Regardless of whom Obama chooses as his VP, Obama will always be tagged with the "inexperienced" label.

The argument that the Obama campaign has put forth against the inexperience charge is that judgment matters more. This still has to be Obama's best weapon, better than picking an "experienced" candidate for VP.

Obama's appropriate pick for VEEP would be Curly, Larry, or Moe to give the Obama ticket some experience and common sense – both of which are sorely lacking in this Media-Created Candidate

Mccain Is Going To Choose A V. P. And Announce It Also. . . Then The Next Day He Will Flip Flop And Choose Someone Else And Claim He Never Chose In The First Place! Then He Will Try And Slam Obama For Even Choosing A V. P. Saying That Obama Is Changing His Position By Choosing To Have A Running Mate And How Unpatriotic It Is To Do So!

Other than comfort, I dont think he brings much to the ticket. I doubt he garauntees Virginia to go Blue but he may be a good potential Pres. in 8 years.

Oh! I like that picture shown above, looks like it says 'Virgins for Obama'

That would make the ticket a white guy and a half. Not much change there!

Just please don't pick Hillary. McCain needs her votes! Slap those Hillary voters right in the face so they come to us. Thanks!

MCCAIN MCCAIN MCCAIN MCCAIN

Obama/Kaine sounds like Obamakin–I love it.

McCain or McSame is so boring. He will pick Romney, and then Romney will run around playing basketball to pretend he's young and "hip",which is not. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Obama is my choice and he will be the best president. The brightest minds and visionaries are not lining up to talk to McSame. They want him to have the fortitude to vote that his buddy George goes to jail. That won't happen.

We will, we will Barack you.

Non-sense – this guy as VP won't happen.

Obama short lis in order for V.P. Choice
Obama/Kaine
Obama/Sebelius
Obama/Sam Nunn
Obama/Joe Biden

Hate to say it, but how many liberal, inexperienced Harvard Law, effetes do we need in Washington? Being from Cambridge, MA, I know the type, and it is avowedly liberal, social engineering.

The Obama team has the talent of the incoming Clinton crowd, the foreign policy agenda of Carter, the social agenda of Ho Chi Minh, and the economic agenda of Chavez.

We are in for tumultuous times, especially in fly-over country.

Oh Goody! Two empty suits.

I just bought my ticket for Denver, and I can't wait. It should be an exciting time. Now, if I could just get a ticket for the acceptance speech.

Obama 08

P.S. I have NEVER participated in politics this much in my entire life. It's a new day, America.

Yes, We Can–And Will.

I hate you liberal sissys that vote here. go to h@ll!!!!!!

The decision is Obama's to make and he is going to make a wise choise so please MSM stop the vetting, there is already a group of professionals taking care of that.
Obama/ Dems '08.

I don't know anything about him, but I hope he has good intentions.

Obama 08

Looks like a nice enough guy, but I think there are better choices out there.

I know there will be floods of people saying "Hillary or else!" I'm not one of them. I'm not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but if she winds up being the VP pick, I'll vote for Obama anyway. The most important thing is keeping McCain and the rest of the idiot Republicans out of the White House. There are a lot of people I'd like to see Obama pick as running mate, but I'm voting for a President, not a Vice President. And no vice president Obama picks will make everybody completely happy. Some people will, even if Obama picks the person they claim to support, persist in their opposition. There's not really anything you can do about that, some people are just petulant children.

I'd like to see Kucinich, Hagel, or Feingold as VP choices, with McCaskill, or Webb in the second tier. But it's not a make or break issue.

BIDEN! BIDEN! BIDEN!! Sen Obama should not be looking at someone who has even less experience in the political arena than he has. That would only serve to substantiate the opposition's position of lack of experience. Yes, we want SOME things changed in the way we conduct our national politics, but Sen Biden would be change too, since he cares little about political correctness, is refreshingly frank and honest, and has the gravitas and foriegn policy experience to be a valuable partner to Obama.

I hope Obama will never ask and Hillary won't make an offer on any circumstances! Hillary, please don't step on a sinking ship, stay away from this phony candidate!

Seems that Kaine has more experience than Obama and his 142 days as a Senator. Heck... a House Page probably has more experience.

I think people are getting thrown off with Kaine and the real VP will be Biden!! He is really the most vetted, and have more foreign relations and national security experience. Kaine don't have any experience in foreign and national policies. Bayh is to young.

Kaine – though an extraordinary and gifted individual – would be a mistake for Barack - he should go for Nunn, Hagel, Colin Powell or someone to help shore up the foreign policy side - this will become a defining issue for election esp if Rove lends his expertise to McCain ... Barack, this is a huge decision for you ... do it carefully – the election depends on it!

It's unfortunate that Obama does'nt have a nationally known candidate to choose from (since john edwards and Hillary are "out") because this means the ENTIRE Democratic ticket rests on Obama's shoulders as the country tries to get to know this new person (and Obama himself is new to us).....if McCain picks Romney (a well-known, well-liked candidate nationally) then I think Obama will have to run for president at a later time to actually win.
Joanie Amherst MA

Two Rookies, that's what this country needs.

Yeah. I'm pretty sure he will be picked. It really doesn't matter who Obama picks..............well, other than the fact that without Hillary, he will lose some votes. What really matters is who McCain picks. I really think that unless McCain picks Huckabee, he has no chance.

God help America. Two rookie running this country, I hope that we do not sink as deep as the Titanic. Obama has become such a stale news. I regret voting for him in the primary....

McCain for Obama's VP!!!

I really think that Obama is already the acting president.

Bush and McCain are now following Obama's every major proposal, e.g. talk to Iran, withdraw from Iraq, focus on Afeghanistan, worry about its border with Pakistan, or would it be Irak's border with Pakistan

Hillary for the last time U need the Puma's

Are you afraid of the big bad Girl I mean the Lady

Live with Barack you need us we don't need YOU

Great a 1st term governor and 1st term senator ... sounds like trouble to me !!

I like Kaine.
This would definately seal the deal.
CHANGE IS a' COMING FOLKS!

I doubt Kaine's going to be his VP. But Obama is consolidating his power and he should be bringing this guy on board. The landslide win for Obama in November can't come soon enough!!

As long as is not a war-monger I will be happy. Dick Cheney is the worst VP in American history. He needs to be criminally investigated. There is no doubt that Cheney as well as other Bush cronies have committed crimes that deserve nothing less than some jail time.