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Obama's words, "I'm going to want someone with integrity."

That leaves him out!

Vote for someone we can count on!

McCain 08

Gov. Tim Kaine will do just fine. The devisiveness among NY Dems brought Hillary Clinton to NY. It is the same spirit of contention that is keeping Kaine ahead of Clinton in the veep stakes. Kaine and Obama is close in age but Virginia will be purple enough to be blue if Kaine is on the ticket. Kaine may also give Obama clout with the defense industry based in Virginia. So be it!

What a get together of burn-out, ex-hippies and anarchists.

A sure winning ticket for Senator Obama will be the following:

Obama-Hagel: Will cruise thru like a cool breeze even with Independant voters. No more of these nonsenses about Patriotism

Obama-Biden: Will silence McCain Camp about all these speculations about Foreign Policy credential

Obama-Sam Nunn: He's an older Gentleman but he can deliver Georgia State along with a host of Foreign Policy expertises

Obama-Sibelius: Could boost the margin of all the Crazy White women that Hillary was talking about along with some good Economic sound judgment.

All the rest of them Fools, they can strenghtening the Cabinet by holding some key important post.

For all these people talking about No Hillary No vote, you're nothing but a fool because Hillary is like John McCain, same old Washington insiders that steer this great Nation on the wrong track like we are today. Please think about the future of America before you talk.

I hope he chooses Hagel.

He should do what Jesus would do! Hillary has earned the right!
Please just do it, so I can finally get excited again about this race.
No Hillary, No Me

I don't know much about the Governor of Virginia. Like Obama he is fairly new to the national scene.. However Kaine would probably put Virginia in the Obama column.

Most pundits don't thing the VP matters. However I believe it does. It helps solidify undecided or leaning voters. Geographically, it can balance the ticket . If the presidential candidate is perceived in experienced in a certain policy area the right VP can make a difference.

I personally belive that if JFK hadn't chosen LBJ for VP. Kennedy would have lost Texas and the election.

My personal choice is Joe Biden for VP; Bill Richardson for Secretary of State; John Edwards for Attorney General; Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense; Mike Shea for Secretary of Labor; Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton for HUD Secretary, Warren Buffett for Secretary of Treasury; Dennis Kucinich for Secretary of Commerce and Hillary Clinton as White House Secretary( She could give tours of the white house and she knows where all the bathrooms are at).

Barack Obama – Presdient
Sam Nunn – Vice President

Once and for all get over the fact that HRC will not be picked for the VP job. This will be no fault of her own. The problem is not Hillary, it is the baggage of Bill Clinton. If you recall an earlier speech from Mr. Obama, he mentioned that there can only be one president in the WH at a time. Does this tell you something about why he can not pick Hillary.
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Can someone please explain or define experience as it relates to running for the office of president of the USA? General Clarke took a lot of heat simply by saying that being in the military does not necessarily qualify you to be president. He is correct. There are two issues that need be considered if you are a McCain fan. While in the military was he ever in the position of leadership of more than a handful of people and did he make decisions that would affect others and at the same time impact our military position or affect another country? The second point is this, the military is not a democracy, you do not vote on issues, therefore you do not get opposing views. How does that in anyway qualify anyone to be president.

Experience is a great thing, but final decisions are what we have to live with. Knowledge does not necessarily breed Wisdom, nor does Experience necessarily breed good decision making. Ask yourself this question, upon all of the alledged experience Sen. McCain has, why did he vote to go to Iraq, and why did he say that it would be easy and it would be over very quickly? Is this an example of experience trumps decision making prowess?

Finally, yes Sen. Obama wants to be a change agent when in office, but he has to use the system in its current form to get to that office.

Are you feeling me people???????

I think its wonderful that Barack has chosen another inexperienced, daughter of a legendary President, who has no experience other than being raised in the White house as a child, to be a considered member of a two-member committee to help him choose his running mate. How "new" and "inexperienced" is that. Did he think that because we all loved the Kennedys that this is an honorable thing to do. What in the world (other than her college degree) would she know who would be the best person to be a vice president.

This country dug a whole for themselves when they made Obama the nominee. Had things been not so one-sided in the media (just as it was recently with Obama in Europe) Hillary would have been the nominee, and she would not have needed a "committee" to help her choose her running mate. This has all been a travesty, and we will end up being the losers. Whether we vote for Obama, or McCain, its the lessor of two evils. Hate has destroyed countries before, and the hate the bloggers showed for Hillary will come back to haunt them.

Hillary Clinton is the only one who can help Obama win in Nov.

Reason? It has become obvious to anyone who watch Obama regularly that he has become and probably always have been........a back-slapping, huggy-touching, swaggering, arrogant, palsy-walsy, overconfident, over-ambitious, impatient representative of people like myself.
He may have unique qualities to offer this country, as some believe, but he sure seem to be going over the top to achieve credibility.

The media has been asking this question for months now and I'm here to help out with the answer. The media has been asking why...with all the publicity, the buzz, the media support, the money, the great speeches and the world photo op tour is Obama still not running away with a lead in the poll against Mccain?

The answer is simple: John Mccain is very reason why Obama does not have a bigger lead in the polls. You see, to get attention, a buzz, the wow factor and the publicity...all you need are theatrics, noise, bells, whistles, well scripted words, a shinning created image and bigger then life staged show. This Obama has accomplished. However, to get respect and a sense of relation to regular voters, you need time, experience, character and a proven integrity track record. This is something Mccain has that Obama can never obtain via publicists and marketing campaigns. Its simple really....voters knows a commercial when they see one.

Why has no one reported about John Edwards cheating on his sick wife?
Nina

It is nice that Mr. Obama is vetting VPs but when will Mr. Obama be vetted and who will take on the challenge.

The DNC has chosen a nominee who is untested and has not been vetted by anyone. With a cloud of mystery surrounding Mr. Obama’s entire life, one must wonder who this man is and what he is trying to hide.

I really do not think Obama is going to make much of a difference. After all he has his hands deep in the pockets of the invest banks and the insurance industry.
We need Dennis Kucininch for president. He was the only one talking about the working poor and a LIVABLE wage. The environment. True universal healthcare. Truly affordable post secondary education. Bringing the tax code back to what it should be, a progressive tax code. And I could go on. Dennis is a true progressive person. And that is what this country needs to bring us back to a better standing within the world community!

People beware of the traveling circus that calls itself McCain supporters.

oops

Obama 08

Please pick Hillary Clinton, Senator Obama. She has all the characteristics you are describing. She remains the top choice of over 40% of the party for the nomination. Please make the move that will bring us all together. You have the ability the unite the new with the old, to bring along the rest of the party with you on this quest for change. But I am afraid choosing someone else will just leave them bitter and indifferent. Please unite the party. Please choose Clinton.

wohoo, we got the puma people out... thought republicans was tired of playing democrats... guess they will never end their lies...

Obama will pick the right VP, he will pick the right people period, for the white house and beyond...

Hail the Chief Obama

Hey Puma, why not vote for Ron Paul, he is more like Hillary then McCain could dream about.. know there are a lot of people going to vote for him, esp conservatives and religious freaks

Obama won't pick Hillary. Get over it. He needs someone with experience. Picking the china patterns for the White House banquets, and ignoring her husband's recreational activities is not experience, no matter what Hillary says. Hillary has proven herself to be innefectual. She tried to push through a healthcare system during her husband's administration, and failed miserably. She tried to run a campaign and failed miserably. In fact, she wouldn't even be a Senator, if the Clinton machine hadn't pulled a fast one on the New York electorate. Ask a New Yorker what she's actually done for New York.

We need someone as VP who can make a positive difference as a member of Obama's team. We need a VP who will be a part of the President's agenda, not fighting against it. We need a VP who will provide experience and judgement, and not throw a tantrum every time he or she doesn't get their way. That is NOT Hillary.

Hillary! Please!

Like he said he will choose someone who will tell him what to do as he doesn't know anything himself, aside from raise taxes, have the market collapse and business lay off, move out or close up.
Then we'll hear the squealing from the "kids".
He'll be leaving 60,000 to 100,000 troops in Iraq and sending the others to Afghanistan. He is getting squishier on the troop withdrawal every day. Of course there will be troop withdrawal over time no matter who is pres. According to CONDINTIONS on the ground, in agreement with Iraqs gov.
Keep up to date with the Rocky Mtn News on protesters in Denver.
That convention will be a hoot. Today anarchists are trying to extort 50 million from the city. Ha. Oh these liberals. lol

I'm for Kathleen Sebelius - she may not be able to deliver Kansas' electoral votes, but she might help in neighboring Missouri - especially the Kansas City media markets. And, she'll play great in Ohio - her father was governor there. I just hope he doesn't pic a boring white guy.

HOW ABOUT PENNSYLVANIAS ED RENDELL WHAT A GREAT PICK
AND HE COMES WITH THE JEWISH VOTE AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA VOTE RENDELL

Why why why... couldn't it have been a Clinton/Clark ticket? So much to do, so little time to do it, and we go with the 'rock star'. Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst.

CLINTON. CLINTON. CLINTON. CLINTON. CLINTON.

All those who say they won't vote for Barack if Hillary is not on the ticket – don't you think she would be more effective in a Cabinet position? VP is usually only a figure-head and she probably wouldn't have much more responsibility than she had as First Lady.

Obama and anybody! '08

FIRST OF ALL , JUST ABOUT EVERYONE ONE ON THE LIST OF VP'S HAS SAID THEY DONT WANT IT. BIDEN STATED HE DIDNT WANT TO BE ASKED. HE HOPED HE WOULD NOT BE.THAT DOESNT SAY MUCH FOR YOUR CANDIDATE. WHO EVER THE NOMINEE IS WILL BE DOING IT CAUSE THEY HAVE TOO. BESIDES LOOK BACK TO WHEN EVERYONE STARTED ASKING HILARY TO GET OUT OF THE RACE, BILL RICHARDSON WAS THE FIRST TO BAIL AND HE WILL BE OBAMAS CHOICE BECAUSE IT WAS THE PREMISE FOR HIM BETRAYING HER.I WONT VOTE FOR HIM, HES A TWO FACE. HE FLIP FLOPS AND THINKS HE IS GOING TO MARCH INTO WASHINGTON AND CHANGE EVERYTHING. BUSH THOUGHT THAT TOO. DO YOU ALL REMEMBER THAT. WELL LOOK WHAT WE GOT. HE MADE CHANGES TO BENEFIT HIMSELF GETTING AROUND THE LAW. YOU PEOPLE ASKED FOR SOMEONE WITH NO SUBSTANCE AND YOU GOT IT. I DONT WANT TO HEAR 4 YEARS FROM NOW HOW YOU ALL MADE A MISTAKE.

While having Hillary as VP would make a dream ticket, I would rather see her a Secretary of State or another position with great influence and power.

Besides, Hillary is young enough to follow up Barack regardless if he is here for one or two terms.

Either way, Hillary will be part of this administration in some shape or form.

The republican analyst are counting on the Youth not showing up this year, they're 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 the most , 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 we let the seniors elect another BUSH. They are less likely to feel the effects of another bush for 8 years than we are. I respect them but MANY OF THEM are less tolerant and too stuck in their ways to vote for a candidate that don't look like them. 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 OUR FUTURE , THIS IS OUR MOMENT, THIS IS OUR TIME, GO REGISTER NOW and LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!!!!

BTW: my family is traditionally republican, and my grandparents are voting for McCain, But I realize this is more important to me than them.

Hillary should not be the VP when she is understands the issues far more than Obama. Go back to the debates- BO knows nothing and was even criticized by both Hillary and John E. She should not be hand holding this guy. I'd only vote for her if she is the nominee for President. There's too much media hype with Obama, his head is too big and frankly, I'm not buying into this marketing campaign.

Obama, you still need to win the over 40 women who really do go out and vote.

I have to say one more thing. I wish these PUMA for Hillary people would give it a rest already. SHE LOST. I know it's disappointing, but SHE LOST based upon the rules she agreed to. Don't blame Obama and flush this country down the toilet for Hillary's strategic mistakes. I truly believe she could have won had she not ignored the caucus states...but she did and SHE LOST because of it. In a way, I feel bad for her, but lesson learned. If she runs again, hopefully she'll be the better candidate for it.

Obama / Powell 08 (Let's do this)

I believe Obama,s best choice for a VP SLOT should be either Sen Bayh of Indiana, or Sen Nelson of florida. Both Have tremendous success in winning races in republican and swing states .

TO; Cashman,

Stop and think for a moment why so many people will not support BHO. Stupid people like you play a part. Your comment demonstrates the level of your intelligence. When I glance over the comments on this Ticker it sure defines the intellect of the voters out there who are supporting BHO and it's a scary thought that they will go out and vote! Most of you sound like first time voters, thus, treating this election as some sort of "fashion scene."

If you wanna clench it, you are going to have to offer this to Hillary. She may decline but ya'll are really takin' a chance on folks not getting energized enough to get out and vote. If we get a republican, I agree, we deserve it, just like florida and nader votes the first time around. But when the elections are so evenly divided these daze, why in the world would you even have a second thought at the veep being the second most popular primary opponent (like most folks have done for the last hundred or so years)

Hey gastoys – Obama is a Harvard Educated Constitutional Law Scholar. Obviously your not.

Gen. Wes Clarke seemed like such a natural choice before the negative pub surrounding his "being a POW does not necessarily translate to good judgment/leadership" comments. Let's hope there is some redemption in the media in his immediate future. Short of that, I like Cynthia McKinney. She has incredible poise and foreign relations expertise.

("I'm going to want somebody with independence, who's willing to tell me where he thinks or she thinks I'm wrong...")

Now that's a radical change from the current administration.

By the way, all you people saying "No Hillary, no O'Bama" - if you don't get over your bitterness, we're going to have another Republican in the White House. Get some perspective. I'm an O'Bama supporter, but if Hillary had won the nomination, I would have voted for her. It's called putting your country first.

Hans said "After all he did decide to go to the gym instead of visiting the wounded troops. You have to say he does make his priorities very clear. A little disturbing don't you think?"

Get your facts straight Hansy. He was at the gym WITH U.S. SOLDIERS IN KUWAIT. Tools disparaging Obama based on misleading statements – a little disturbing don't you think?

Caroline Kennedy – now there's someone with lots of political experience! NOT! What a stupid choice to put her on the committee for a VP. Is this supposed to be representative of a man that makes informed decisions? What a joke....I'm surprised no one has really brought this travesty to light in the media.

BIDEN!!!

I believe Senator Obama is about to make the largest and very possible the fatal mistake in his campaign. He is beginning to beleive in his inevitable election as president of the United States. I can't possibly envision him winning this election without Hillary Clinton on the ticket. If he is serious about putting the country first and his rockstar fame second he needs to announce Senator Clinton as his running mate immediately, meet with President Clinton and humble himself to accrept some advice that he desperately needs.I am 74 years old owen and operate my own small business and am struggeling like most other small businesses. I have vote in every presidential election since I became of age. If Obama doesn' t come down to earth soon he is going to loose a very close election and I am going to stay home for the first national election in my life.

My first choice would be Hillary however if she wants that VP spot she is sure keeping it a secret. She has been missing in action for months.
Obama in 08!
If you choose not to vote you are wasting a privilege that millions have died protecting. If that doesn't motivate you then Imagine McCain telling Hillary where to stick her precious Democratic Health Care plan!

Just say no to Hillary. Don't want her, don't need her.

well....
I hope he picks the person that write's his speaches. after all thats what's got him this far huh?to me it sounds logical....a good talker is someone who dosen't have to read off of paper...lol...and someone who's speaking theyer mind doe's not have to read every word off of someones elses paper.go obama and be sure you take your speach writer with you because you are going to need him without Hillery.

Having monitored these "boreds" for months now, I have come to the conclusion that there is no REAL news. Only rumors, innuendo, and a lot of self imposed ignorance mainly aimed at Sen. Obama.
Fear and paranoia abound. The hatred and misinformation spread through these blogs, the media and e-mails is out of control. The GOP lied to us about the need for war in Iraq. This is an undisputed fact. They are still lying to us. Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. Fool me thrice shame on America.
We are worse than broke, we are in the hole trillions of dollars. This deficit will continue to grow under the GOP. That is the truth.
Those of you spouting 4000+ Americans dead "not so bad" are totally ignoring the millions of innocent Iraqi men, women and children killed as a result of our illegal invasion. The parents and spouses of our dead Americans surely would not agree that it is "not so bad".
Had the pilgrims been as afraid of change as some of you, there would be no America. The system is broken. Obama is not a messiah but he is the most honest and unselfish candidate running.
By the way, you seniors who are trying to survive on Social Security can kiss your butts goodbye if the GOP privatizes the SS fund. They have already cut back on benefits. Now they want to invest the whole fund in a stock market which crashes daily. ? Excuse me. My 401k fund is bleeding to death already. You call us Dems sheep? Please!
Vote for Obama.

If you want someone who represents change, if you want someone who will help you unify the party, if you want to make history, you want HILLARY. Everyone needs to let go of their egos, ignore the talking heads, and do what is best for our country!

If you want Missouri, you want Hillary!

no hillary most people want someone that is not a whinner. hillary has set womens rights back 25 years. she couldnt run her campain bush couldnt run his country and mccain has only 1 oar in the water

Obama has to carry the whole ticket himself as there are no nationally known Democratic VP candidates.....he is still new to us and what we THOUGHT he stood for he's actually flipped on (FISA and troop withdrawal)....as much as he hates her I predict the only way he can create a solidly winning ticket-a real "homerun" --is to pick Hillary and unify the Democratic party. Unfortunately I think Obama wants the spotlight too much on himself, and Hillary would steal too much of his thunder, so he'll pick some guy no one's ever heard of West of the Mississippi. Joanie, Amherst MA

WESLEY CLARK!!!

Why is he using Caroline Kennedy? He needs to pick someone to move him and the party back towards the center and away from the far left to bring in the independents. Kaine may be the guy, but he may need someone with a military record and more experience to offset Obama.

pick hillary

Hey Texas Trail Dog? Hillary's NOT going to be chosen as VP and our country will prosper without her in that position. I doubt that Obama will destroy anything that DUBYA hasn't already destroyed!!! If anything, DUBYA has destroyed the chances of any REPUBLICAN of becoming President for the next 20 years. IT WILL TAKE THAT LONG FOR THE COUNTRY TO FORGET SUCH A DEBACLE AS DUBYA.

YOU REMEMBER DUBYA, RIGHT TEXAS TRAIL DOG? THE GUY YOU VOTED FOR TWICE AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR NATION? I ASK BECAUSE I NEVER SEE YOU MENTION HIM OR COMMENT ON HIS EXISTANCE. YOU TRASH TALK OBAMA AND PROJECT ONTO HIM EVERYTHING DUBYA IS GUILTY OF.

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 itseld McCain supporters.

Oh please don't pick Hillary. Give those 18 million voters of hers just one more big SLAP in the face so John McCain can seal the deal!

MCCAIN MCCAIN MCCAIN

LOL! I haven't looked at comments for a while. It's hilarious to see that people are still taking the fact that Hillary LOST the campaign personally, as though it's Obama's fault, even though she was given points for FL & MI after they were not to count. Senator Obama's recent world tour showed that he has support worldwide. It's really, REALLY time for people to stop acting, voting, and posting stupid stuff in their own interests and act now as Americans. America needs change beyond the physical, and Obama clearly is the one to bring that change to us...whether Hillary is VP or not!

Anyone but Clinton! She would be the worst decision you ever made, and you've been good so far. BTW the reason being when people try to threaten you with "If you don't put her on the ticket I won't vote for you" or the one person who told said you should go back to Africa and be President there (even thought you were born in the US, and Africa is a continent, not a country) just shows that these unintelligent and ignorant people don't deserve the time of day. You vote for who you want, but you're not going to force Clinton on that ticket by threathening the Democratic Party. Sure, he might do better in the polls if she's on there, but at what cost? Some people are just refusing to vote for you for other reasons, so what does it matter? Also, Clinton has a lot of baggage, not to mention she spent the last 5 months bad mouthing everything you did and said. You don't think those clips will end up in commercials? Obama can and will win because if some of you actually read, you'd realize there are many Republicans who are voting Obama, as well as the MAJORITY of the Democratic party, and many Dems who are switching over. So, he doesn't NEED Clinton on that ticket. Besides, he'd have to get a food taster and sleep with one eye open. I wouldn't trust her.

He had all the experience in the world. He was a uniter, not a divider, sat on the board of an impressive ball club....etc., etc. WHERE DID THAT GET US –no where. GW was the worst president in modern history...and we want someone with experience? We got someone with so called "experience" and the country's in the toilet. Wake up people.

Barack has better judgment than McSame. Anybody who literally kisses George W. Bush is a crazy person or senile.

the so call PUMA aren't nothing but republicans pretend to be DEMS.
I would be happy with any of the former DEMS candidate. i think HRC would be great, but too bad she lost... now lets all rally behind our nominee and help the party get back into the WHITE HOUSE. stop all the madness, do you really want 4 to 8 more years of Mcbush polocies 1.1 ???

I'm sure he'll do a good job. I have faith in Barack that he hear and listens to the country and knows what problems we are facing. I think John McCain couldn't care less. He's a wealthy D student who has skated by on one unfortunate incident in Vietnam. He wants the country to believe that he's more patriotic than Barack which is silly.

The Denver Convention should be extraordinary because of the American people’s resolve to take our country back from a buffoon and his flunky John don't-pay-attention-to-what-I-said-10-years-ago-McSame.

Rev Wright please!

I just can't wait until he raises taxes. I'm not paying enough in taxes and gas isn't nearly hight enough yet.

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.

Put a big yellow hat on Biden and we'll call it a perfect match..

I was EXTREMELY impressed with Chuck Hagel (R-Nebraska) after listening to he and Senator Reed on Face The Nation Sunday. One of the few Republican leaders who seems to not want to take pot-shots at Obama and the Democrats but work with them to make this country great again. I think he'd be an excellent choice for VP and a true representation of Obama's desire to reach out across party lines.

I don't think the "dream ticket" is gonna happen...and I'm not sure if I think it should. I think Hillary would be a VERY effective Secretary of State. She could leverage her relationships to rebuild the reputation that Dubya has so badly shattered.

HILLARY IS BAD FOR OBAMA, BAD FOR THE COUNTRY AND BAD FOR THE WORLD. I SUPPORT OBAMA BUT IF HE CHOOSES HILLARY THEN I AM GOING TO HAVE TO SIT THIS ONE OUT BECASUE I SURE WON'T VOTE FOR THE MCBRAIN

So what's the big deal.
As most of the economists said the other day on the news
if Obama get's in Wall Street is going to colapse so what
does it matter.

BIDEN!!!! Or whomever he choses!

Step aside White People...a Brother is going to the White House....and he doesn't need a skank like Hillary to do it. For those of you who think that McCain and his old self has a chance....good luck with that.

I'm not dying to know.

trust his judgement.

If he dosen't choose Hillary, SO LONG OBAMA.

I have said all along Bill Richardson and I am sticking to it.

I wouldn't be voting for him unless its Hillary, but I do believe it will be Richardson. Latino vote, foreign policy experience, governing experience, and a used to be friend of the Clintons.

The DNC really shafted Hillary. Now Obama supporters expect her to shut up and support them without any questions.

It's pretty simple, if Obama is elected, Hillary will never be prez.
If Obama loses, Hillary will be prez in 2012

Obama will pick the right person to be his VP; I think he should just let us know who his cabinet shall be. If he doesn’t win this election (I have faith he will) then it will just show the world that it is not the content of his character, or the policies he is purposing it is just for the color of his skin. I am so over the lack of experience thing…. Look what mess we are in with the last experience President and cabinet… they showed America that they are experience in getting richer and ensuring their friends get richer also… and disregarded the 95% of average Americans that work hard every day to make ends meet and still losing our homes with an economy that is not showing a glimmer of light at the end of this tunnel. I am afraid every time I go across a bridge in this great Country of ours because I fear it clasping … there are too many domestic issues that needs to be taken care of…. Yes health care, infrastructure, economy, education and we do not need McWar in the office. We need the world to support us in cleaning up Bush and Cabinet mess in which it appears it is achievable with Obama…. All I have to say if you like the state of America vote for McCain; if you seriously want change and Respect for America Obama is your man… it is seriously that simple.

The best man for the job is a woman. The democrats have already voted on her, and we all know he can't lose if he picks her.

It is clear by the 18,000,000 votes that Hillary Clinton received that she should given the chance to decide if she wants the position.But, far be it from the mighty Obama to have to listen to what the American people want. No, just never mind those 18 million people, what Obama desires is much more important. He is going to allow his arrogance to ruin the day, and should his choice be anyone but Clinton, he loses my vote.

TODAY, IT SOUNDS LIKE MCBUSH IS APPLYING

FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT POSITION.

HE IS TOO OLD & TO STUPID, TOO DISHONEST, FOR THAT TOO.

To all you pumas, remember that if you don't vote for Obama it's not going to hurt him but you; and don't you dare complain if mcbush doesn't help you out. Shame on your arogancy.

if he doesn't chose Hillary it's over for him as far as I care because I won't give it a second thought to vote for McCain

Why after all this time are we still at each other about who he should pick for VP. If it is not Hillary I will not vote. PUMA 's can this pay your motgage, can it keep our troops from being killed, can we take this to the grocery store. You are waiting for 2012 to vote for Hillary what shape will the world be in at that time. Vote your economic condition. If you don't vote for Barrack Obama he is going back to Chicago and he will still be rich.

What will you be?

He is not picking Hill, so start your crying now. I hope he picks a woman other than Hill, she is not the olny smArt woman in washington. She is no more qualified than anyone else to be president.

mccain is a few days off from being 72 yrs. old.he has been treated for melanoma 4 times in the past, now having another biopsy. melanoma is like any other kind of cancer, with treatment it may become in remission, which is not a cure and can start growing again anytime in the future and can spread to other vital organs in the body. mccain seems to make light of this cancer but it is serious and it should be his priority instead of running for president.It's also thinking of the good of the country now and for it's future

My oppinion on who has more integrity knowedge and willingnes
to work her socks off is Sen;Hillary Clinton,she has performed for the country much longer than Obama.With her capabilities it should be her and with Bill telling her when she may be wrong how can we loose.

Just don't pick Hillary – she spent loads of money she didn't have even when it was clear she would lose the primary. All you Hillary supporters put your money where your mouth or blog is – if she has 18 million supporters then each of you should give her $5.00 to clear up her campaign debt. If you can't do that you need to step to the back.

Does not matter–he will lose in Nov.

the GUARANTEED formula for Mccain to win.

McCain/Hillary for 2008

There is no way Sen Obama is describing Hiliary Clinton when he list whats important to him as VP qualities. Picking her would be a political mistake big time. It would feed into what the Republicans wanted all along – a chance to beat up on the Clintons with old rhetoric and old real life drama. Obama doesnt want drama.

Obama 08 and beyond.

Obama, stop playing the stupid VP game, you know Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for the job, we don't care if you get along with her or now, the country need top leaders to get us out of this mess, with President Clinton experience you also have a great adviser.

So as a concern american, you need to choose Hillary Clinton if you want my VOTE and 18, 000, 000 other in order to win the white house.

God Bless America!

Another news organization is reporting Tim Kaine is top of the Obama VP list, what a choice, a do nothing senator picking a do nothing governor who raided $180 million from the Virginia highway trust fund to pay for his pet projects which had nothing to do with transportation and then a month later says he needs $5 billion for roads. What a choice, no foreign policy experience at all between them

Wake-up folks!!! Obama a fake!! Just because you go on a 8 day trip don't make you a leader over night. Obama will say anything to Trick you out of your vote!! Thank-God a Black leader Jesse Jackson came out of the closet and thinks Obama is not right! If Black people wont listen to thier own Black Leader's that Obama a fake, thier is no hope for them. Obama will sell his soul to the devil him self!!!! I think he already ready did that when Obama and his family went to a Chruch that brain wash your mind with " Dam this Country to Hell".

It will not be Hillary, the problem with picking Hillary is what do you do with Bill? He opens his mouth and he's partly the reason for Hillary's loss. Sen. Biden would be an excellent choice for VP since he has deep knowledge in foreign policy. I would like to see him, he doesn't take any bs that is thrown his way.

The people that won't vote for Obama if Clinton isn't on the ticket make me laugh. If you're not going to vote for him because you're bitter and mad that Clinton lost the election that's your call. Clinton wasn't cheated out of the election, the media didn't make people vote for Obama. People make their own choices, we're not all mindless robots like you'd think.

If you want to go vote for McCain like the PUMA's are that's fine, go watch your social security get squandered by the GOP. Go watch more tax cuts as the government continues to spend uncontrollably, while using our Chinese Visa card. I mean seriously, you people need to grow up. The world doesn't revolve around just your vote or Hillary Clinton. Maybe just maybe, there are people in this country that don't like the Clintons? Maybe, they want to see a White House with out a Clinton or a Bush in it.

honestly Edwards has more heart than any candidate....hillary is fake
Obama sometime has heart

he'll pick his VP when he's told who to pick. Obama doesn't think for himself...heck listen to him talk...he sounds great ONLY when he's answers are written out for him...listen to him talk without a prompter, tons of mistakes, lots of 'ums' and no real answers.

Tim Kaine or Evan Bayh. No Hillary!

anyone, Obama is fine himself

Hmm, I am more interested in who McCain chooses, if it is a pro-choice republican the main argument for people who try to use the Roe vs. Wade argument to emotionally blackmail democrats that don't like Obama goes out the window.....now that will be interesting.

Obama will not choose Hillary Clinton. Its very clear that he despises her and is completely intimidated by her. She is a very strong woman – a natural leader who is much more intelligent and experienced than him and she would take most of the attention from him. He will not tolerate that inspite of his word of wanting someone who will challenge him. I wish I could say he never tells the truth and that this is another Obama ruse but its so hard to actually piece together WHAT he thinks about anything. He belongs in a pulpit NOT the White House.

Integrity? Wont that be a welcome change.

I would have preferred Hillary at the top of the ticket (look beyond the tabloid trash in the media – she's brilliant and dedicated to public service) but we need her in the Senate if she won't be President. Unlike the Republican Party, Democrats have a long list of highly qualified candidates but it would be best not to remove another Senator. We need their votes in the Senate to help the Democratic President restore sanity, respect, law, and fiscal responsibility to our government

Richardson would be a great choice but there are many others who will be equally qualified.

I would like to see Obama try to pull this one off without Hillary on the ticket!

No Hillary/No Obama

Flip-Flop flip-flop, SURGE, flip-flop flip-flop, SURGE.

This is the person sooooo many people want to run our country.

Traitor, liar, thief, adulterer, and war monger.

No Hillary. She and her husband both said repeatedly they will help the nominee and as usual they didn't keep their promise. Let's hope Obama finally see through them.

To Hillary's supporters:

Please put your money where your mouth's are and go vote for McCain. Those of us who are supporting Obama are tired of all your threats and your whining.

Obama does what is best for Obama. Not whats best for the country. He will not do a debate with McCain because he would lose. As a democrat I and others are going with McCain because he has experience. Obama doesn't know what time of day it is. Maybe in 2012 a dem with experience will run and give us dems someone to support.

No matter what the topic on the political ticker, it seems the conversation always steers to cheesy comments like No-Bama, No-Vote or McSame, or the obligatory "Hillary was cheated, I will vote Republican if she's not on the ticket" comments. She's not going to be on the ticket, so grow up and get over it ya bunch of whining babies. Can we try to stay focused on the topics here? An intelligent discussion about who would be a good pick for McCain or Obama for VP would be nice. Or is the conversation about politics in America limited to name calling and whining? Probably because no one even knows who any of the potential running mates are...

Is it November YET... Somebody wake me up then.....

I don't care who Obama chooses as his running mate.....as long as it ISN'T Hillary Clinton !!! I can't imagine him wanting to share the Oval Office with the Clintons. He would have to hire a food taster !!!!

A vote for McCain is a vote for hate.
A vote for Obama is a vote for hope.

NO Clinton

All the Clinton People are saying they won't vote for Obama and want Hillary in 2012 guess what I as an Obama supporter will sit out the 2012 election is the candidate since I am not "hardworking a hard working white american" I am hard working but wrong color

Go Obama

It's Hillary – only Hillary – nobody but Hillary.

Hillary – get those Super Delegates to WAKE UP at the convention and become our nominee so we can WIN.

Obama is an empty suit, completely unqualified with a highly suspect background. He held dual citizenship with Indonesia – which may disqualify him from being POTUS.

Hillary needs to be PRESIDENT!!!

Otherwise it's McCain for me. I'm not voting for an ex-muslim, dual citizen who removes the flag on his plane and puts his logo up.

Kathleen Sebelius, she is great at converting republicans into democrats, thus complimenting Obama's "Uniting America" stance. She is absolutely perfect for our country.

Ps Patty: Obama,for the past 20 years,and up and until the middle of the Primary,Obama surrounded himself and politically supported with "ear marks" three of the most radical individuals in this country. Now ,I ,personally,I think that speaks volumes about Obama's character,his judgement,and his loyalties. You convince yourself of anything you like,but don't ignore the obvious realities of Obama and Michelle!

This is getting real tedious. McCain was rolling out a new VP rumor everyday while Barack was out of town, now Barack is going to roll one out everyday.

I like Obama. I just can't stand all of his radical supporters. Grow up and get a life in the real world.

I have to agree with BC- Puma is only hurting Hillary if they do not vote for Obama and switch party and vote for McCain.

Because if they do not vote- I will not vote for Hillary when it's her turn.

What goes around come around

It’s a wonder that 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.

May God Bless the ‘Values’ voters of 2004 who brought us GWB and the ’Puma” voters of 2008; as if it’s still a wonder why the rest of the world not only hates the United States, but now laughs at it too.

These Hillary or bust remarks are stupid.

Maybe you prefer Bush III?

Most people already know who they are going to vote for, while there may still be some who don't, VP pick won't sway TRUE supporters.

It is however troubling that so many people who disagree with McCain on issues like how to handle the economy, woman's issue, the war and the whole list ect, are willing to vote for McCain.

Obama is not winning in the polls because there are still too many Americans that will not vote for a Black man. Even though our country has changed and evolved to the extent that it has, why do people still consider race? It is ridiculous, we are all Americans.

Who cares? No one is going to save him. We learn more and more about this immodest fraud every day.

Who ever it will be, it will certainly be a he and will be white.

Only room for one black man to make history thanks to Obama's ego.

John McCain isn't comfortable talking about his faith because he has none. He lost it when he was a POW. This man is a fake. He has more experience because he has been around since Methusala. Maybe he is an atheist. Fair is fair. Obama acused of being a Muslim, which is false. Why can't McCain be an atheist? He declined the Faith conference for a reason. Maybe he is the Anti-Christ?

He needs Hillary, but does Hillary need him? I don't think so.

I wonder if the GOP has buckets of mud in wait for who ever BO picks?

To prove my point : Obama article_winning looks promising,with Obama smiling. McCain Article: My health is fine,and nothing to worry about.

Hillary has too much baggage..i.e...her own agendas as to "what to do and how to do it" for Obama to be an effective president. Anyone who thinks "it's her or no one else" really doesn't have a clue. Obama appears to have a lengthy list of qualified people who would work well with him and work to do something we've not had in this country in a long time which is to engender a true sense of optimism and hope that we can overcome our differences and difficulties without calling each other names and/or insulting each other.

While the media was following Obama on his trip and painting him up to be a great foreign policy expert, why didn't they (including CNN) report that before his big Berlin speech there was a free concert with 2 popular German bands along with free bratwurst, free pizza and free beer? That's the only reason the crowd was so large. The media is so in the tank for Obama it's sickening

Don't you just love all the pictures of Obama being transported in a big old SUV. Typical liberal hypocrite... DC will look more like Beijing when he gets done; smog and all.

Not only will the Vice President be important but the candidate's cabinet should also be named so America can see what they can expect to get for the next 4 years.

John McCain has nothing to draw from other than Bush cronies, the likes of Phil Gramm and his Lobbyist friends who are running his campaign. Don't forget McCain's campaign has been a joke up until now so if these are some of his proposed cabinet the joke will be on America!

Well I know one thing if those PUMA do not vote- Hillary will never get another chance when if comes back around.

If Obama wants to be the next President he has to choose Hillary or he will not win. This is a 100 percent gurrantte

Barack, your such a super genious why haven't you figured out ITS HILLARY or YOU LOOOOZZZZ.!!!!!!!

Obama / Collin Powell 2008 to 2016

Would love to see Edwards as his VP choice!! I have faith he will make a wise decision!

Not Hillary Clinton!!!

Just don't feel pressured into choosing Billary which would defeat what the Obama campaign has been about not to mention not being able to trust her or Bill (or Chelsea ,lol) AT ALL ,EVER !!!! He's been supported w/o HRC & we will continue to do so thru 2016 !!!!!!!!

It is funny how Hillary supporters want to demand that she is on the democratic ticket. Do they not know this hurts her cause more than helps it. Imagine if Hillary won the delegates to be nominated and Obama did not. I bet my undervalued house that these same supporters would have a fit if Obama supporters said she better pick him or else. They would say what the nerve who is he to demand something when he lost. Does he want some kind of special "Wink" "Wink' treatment. Do not get me wrong I think Hillary would be a great choice and all but ensure a victory. However, did you eat your vegetables when your parents demanded it of you or did you moan and groan and eventually stuff it in a napkin and throw it away?

Hillary is self-serving fraud. She would be a terrible choice. Bayh, Biden, Kaine or any of the others would be much better.

Last paragraph is the description of all the qualities Hillary stand's for.Get it over with and put her on the ticket...unite the party and let's move onward and upward to win the race. Without her, Obama is a sinking ship.

Hillary would be a great pick! What a ticket!
One a flip-flopper. The other couldn't find the Rose Law Firm records on her living room coffee table.

Go – Operation Chaos!!

please please please do not pick clinton!!!!!

Leave this man alone. Geez! The man can't even walk into someone's office without getting bombarded. He will announce his VP when he's ready. Constantly hammering him on the issue will not get an answer out of him. Go bother and hammer John McCain and see who he's picking.

This was yestedays news, why is it a headliner now.

NO Hillary
NO Florida vote from me

I am confident whoever he picks will be a wise decision as all his decisions are. He knows what he wants and who will make the best team to enhance his presidency. On to bigger and better things with President Obama!
OBAMA 2008 !!!!!

I hope whomever he picks, can be trusted and has the same visions he has for our great country!!!!

G.O.M.A.B. for OBAMA 2008

..........OBAMA / CLINTON.........a WINNING TICKET!

The qualities Barack Obama wants in his VP candidate speak: HILLARY CLINTON!

If he could no longer be President, America would STILL be in excellent and extremely competent hands!

Dean

"What is this word "vetter" and what English dictionary does it appear in?"

Vet: To examine closely. Vetter: One who vets.

Try MSWord!

It's hilarious that people are so crazy that they think "Your comment is awaiting moderation" is a clear sign of CNN censorship, liberal bias, conservative bias, proof that "THE MAN" doesn't want their words heard, etc. CNN gets thousands of posts to sort through, and they actually try to moderate their boards, and some stuff just doesn't make the cut. If you idiots (on both sides) would actually look through the comments, you'd see plenty of stuff on every political blog story, sane and insane, from all sides of a given political issue. Including posts from people breathlessly proclaiming that CNN "won't post" whatever they just posted.

Get a grip.

Obama/Hagel

Barack Obama has three choices: Joe Biden, Joe Biden, Joe Biden.

These PUMA's need to give it a break. Whine, whine, whine because Hillary did not get the nod. Please. There is no way you vote for John McCain if you originally supported Hillary's ideals. The are two worlds apart.

Anyone but Hillary! Can't do her. Other than that I trust your judgement Obama, you haven't been wrong on anything so far.

I like how every VP contender Obama meets with is always his "top pick for VP." Way to go, CNN.

Obama/Richardson '08

I will be glad, when this "whole masquerade of an election process" is over, and the "real people" take "real respondsibility" for their own action or non-action, on the "real concerns" of this Nation. Now, that will be a welcomed day, one to be truly proud of........................Just hoping!

Come on, CNN. I'm a big fan of this network and all but, this is just stirring the pot a little bit. It's not a secret that at some point, he HAS to pick a VP, so why all the drama about it? Report something else, like how these PUMA/Hillary fanatics are going to cost the Democrats the election.

GO OBAMA!!

The only way we can fix this mess our country is in is with UNITY OF VOTES.

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UNIFY & VOTE OBAMA

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As long as Obama does not choose Hillary! If he does, I definitely would not vote!

Let's seeeee... you have an ex president's daughter picking your choice for a VP. She really doesn't have the creditials that make me feel good about that. But ok... she chooses Kline... ok... do that and you for sure will lose this election. Some people are chosen to lead and others are chosen to participate then sit on the sidelines. See ya on the sideline Obama.

obama = the dumbing of America.

Do you know that England,France and Germany would NEVER elect obama to run their country. NEVER. Now, why do you think that is.

Obama/Hagel

No way, not Hillary. She's not doing anything to unite the party – just the opposite. And defintely not for the reasons of simply uniting the party. She should be on board because she is a Democrat, why is deveryone pandering to her? Why must she be wooed -what ? did I miss the part where the campaign became a love affair? She might have been the right candidate before all this nonsense coming from her. She needs to change her stance and get on board.

To me, a VP doesn't matter that much, at least not in regards to elections. Just to be interesting, however, I think he ought to pick Caroline Kennedy to put a woman on the ticket with him.

Pick Hillary for veep! Obama & Hillary will make a strong team!!!

Obama/Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope Obama selects Senator Chuck Hagel as VP. This would ensure victory in November. I know there are several policy differences but that would make Obama a true uniter. It would prove that even if you disagree with someone, you could be united.

Let's do this . Win Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.)

I think Biden or Bayh. But I am strongly for Biden. Biden is more vetted and have more foreign policy and national security experience!!

I think Obama will choose Biden!!

Can someone tell me how many people would you allow to die based on a lie.

If you know that some one told a lie and that lie caused thousand of men and women to die can you support that man.

Now this same man allowed banker and the rich to run uncheck that bankrupted a nation.

How can you support that man?

IMPEACH BUSH AND CHANEY NOW.

I am sure BO will make a good choice. He has a lot to choose from.

Any one but Hilly Billy

Don't count on him picking Hillary Clinton, because polls so far show he does not need her to win; democrats are rallying around him just on his own. Rather, he needs INDEPENDENTS to win, and it is clear that a Hillary pick will turn off Independents. That said, look out for him to pick someone with great foreign policy experience, military background, governor/former governor, and/or Hagel. My bet is on someone from VA.

If Obama has any sense at all he will pick Joe Biden for V.P. Biden should have been the nominee, not Obama or Clinton, however the media is to blame for their biased, slanted, narrow-minded reporting.

Had EVERY candidate been given the same coverage as an ex-POW, a Mormon ex-CEO, a woman, and a biracial man, neither Obama or McCain would be the nominees.

With the "energy crisis" and the "state of our planet" being VERY central issues to this presidential campaign AND to MANY policies on all levels AFTER the election, AL GORE would not be a bad choice as VP.

His work has garnered huge public attention AND he turns out to be right on most issues as well as his recognition world wide as a Nobel prize-winner, he'd make an excellent VP choice.

Not to mention his vast knowledge and respect he now comands almost everywhere he goes. AL GORE speaks and people actually do listen AND don't see him as some self-serving politician.

Albeit this ellectuion is for the US Presidency BUT its impact and far-reaching effect is going to be felt the world over. More now than EVER before.

Obama/Gore !!

Anyone but Hillary!

I don't think Hillary would want to be VP and I'm confident that Obama will make the right choice in whoever he chooses to run with!

Go Obama!!!!

To the "former Obama supporter":

You need to check and see who is REALLY knocking on your door. It may be any number of entities not working for the campaign, but dropping the name. You should not blame the campaign, for example, if the DNC sends contracted fundraisers to your door.

Lately we hear how the media's affair with Obama is over, which is just as well. The media don't tell me how to think–unless I allow it.

I think that as more and more folks continue to refine their own criticial thinking skills, their love affair with the media will lessen as well.

Here's to all free thinkers.

GE is a bonehead. Diane Feinstein would be a rediculous choice. All she brings to the table is Califiornia which always votes Democratic anyway. Clinton will give Obama Forida and Ohio. Besides with almost half of the Democrats voting for her in the primary, to not pick her would be a slap in their faces and could cost him the election.

Barack, you are comming off as a presumtious candidate you are not the President yet! I should add without Hillary Clinton no matter how much your base slanders her and I do remember the brushing off the lint speech, you showed your arrogance. Mainstream voters are looking for a President that has some prodictable element on all bases, not and angle on after burners which you come off as.
McCain, can win because we have that sence of knowing him all he needs is more middle of the road moderation in VP choice and Cabinet and you are finished like Dewey and Truman think about it time is running out tick, tick, tick.

As long as it ain't Hillary!

Tim Kaine would be an excellent choice, but I don't think he will be the one. My choice would be Joe Biden but we need him in the senate, also.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

Who cares who Obama picks for his vice-president, there is only one true democratic leader to win the presidency and that will be
Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Come and join us in Denver, when the delegates will overwhelming vote for H.R. Clinton..

Barack, I am not a supporter do what ever you want but your choice will clarify for me if you are out to prove a point or do what's best for the country.

IT SHOULD BE HILLARY CLINTON. PERIOD. WE ALL KNOW THAT BOTH OF THEM STAND STRONG ON THE SAME ISSUES. THIS IS A NO-BRAINER PEOPLE. SENATOR OBAMA, PICK HILLARY CLINTON ALREADY.

Hillary would be a good choice, if there wasnt Bill around, and I think she realizes this. Now all you Hillarys suporters who say they are going to vote for Mccain, please stop being so childish and stupid, that you cannot see four more years of Mccain is just four more years of Bush. Another factore is that you are all being racits, but you wont admit it.

Other than Hillary he has a weak field but they say they don't elect by the VP candidate anyway.

If Obama selects anyone other than Clinton my vote goes to McCain and so do the votes of at least a dozen others I know. We want him to aknowledge the other 50% of the Democratic votes. If he does then he will have proved that he wants party unity and we will get behind him.

Barack is a big phoney. McCain is not a viable choice. Carolyn Kennedy and Bill Richardson are traitors to the moderate Democrats and jump on any train that has a little steam. The DNC and the media screwed up big time by pouncing on Hillary in favor of this arrogant snot. After a disaster like Bush...we get these two bozos?

How come CNN is not reporting on the McCain fundraiser/supporter who just got fined $1.3 Mil for dealing under the table with the ex-Haitian President. The two of them stole about $20 Mil from that poor country and its citizens. So McCain threw him under the bus before this hit the News.... The lawsuit was filed in Miami, Florida.

He is the owner/president of ADT. His name James .... if CNN wants the lawsuit, I have all 75 pages of it.

McCain is up +4 among "likely" voters. 1) where and who are these people? and 2) do the people in these polls count?

This is crazy!

As a resident of Virginia, America would be in a rude awakening to have this idiot join another idiot. He has destroyed the Virginia economy, weak on crime, taxes on top of taxes, and just plain clueless.

Sweeeeeeet Caroline. From Neil Diamond's lips to God's ears.

He'd better hurry if he's going to beat the Olympics and get some news cycles out of it. I guess he could time it right between the Olympics and the convention, but that doesn't give him much time.
I read Tim Kaine's name in a previous post. That name just popped up last night on CNN. A bit of a surprise.

Democrats will take the White House with Obama and Hillary on the same ticket, period. Anyone else as his pick would be handing it all over to the the Republicans, and their strategy from the beginning, would have been a success. Hillary was their main fear. Republican cross-party voters got her out of the way by voting for Obama. Now the last leg of their agenda is in the works, finishing off Obama. I have said, that Obama's delay in picking Hillary, is going to cost him but I will also say that if he is dumb enough to select anyone other than Hillary now, he will be doomed.

If unification is the goal, it should apply to the entire country, not just to the Democratic party. If we'd want to see bi-partisanship and progress, then the pick for VP needs to reflect that.

I've always liked both Joe Biden and Chuck Hagel, one a Democrat and one a Republican. But both are reasonable men, say what they feel regardless of the polls and are willing to listen to all points of view whether they agree or not.

Biden is a little too cantankerous, but he should be in a high-level cabinet post dealing with foreign affairs.

I think Hagel would make a good president, so I think Obama should choose him.

We should move past Democrat vs Republican, conservative vs liberal, adn move toward a more enlightened approach to our national affairs.

So Obama/Hagel would be a great combo. McCain couldn't carry their water.

Obama will surely lose.....Hillary, Kane, whoever. Pride goeth before destruction...I cannot wait to see his concession speech..."People of the World", Who is he? the antichrist....

No one with integrity, experience, independence or judgement would want to be Obama's VP.

Pick Hillary Please, Biden is OK too, but I much prefer Hillary.

And maybe John Edwards was really sneaking out of a meeting with Obama in the wee morning hours in CA. Yeah ! That's it ! That's "the ticket"!

Shame on CNN.

As a Hillary Democrat, I will NOT support the democratic ticket, no matter who the VP is. I voted for Hillary here in Virginia, and I am disgusted with this party. Now as part of John's silent majority, we wait patiently for November to arrive.

Thanks God now we can rest from the media talking about V.P for the last two month. I hope they shut up now.

i will vote for Obama's better judgement over McCains bad experiences any day.
not to mention 8 years of Brown nosing to Bush policies.

OBAMA 08 !

Yes it starting that OBAMA is going down the polls, Latinos wake up and smell the coffee OBAMA is not for the Latinos. Latinos can smell a RAT (RATA) in Obama. John McCain will win the big states. That is right he is going to win PA, MI, MN, NH, that is 4 Blue states going RED!!! don't be surprice if he win CA. McCain win win easy all the South states including VA. It looks like a landslide.

Latinos for McCain!!!!

I'm curious if the chief and his protege will include a vision to reduce the stranglehold the federal government has on all aspects of our lives?

Would also love to see some reduction in the income tax–and the under the radar taxes like fuel, energy, telecom, utilities, airwaves.

Bill Richardson.

This is a sign that things are moving along beautifully. Hummm, I wonder who... who the lucky winner is.

Maybe Obama can pick David Copperfield since his whole campaign is an illusion.

Please,Please,Please let it be Kathleen Sebelius!

OBAMA / SEBELIUS- 08!

OBAMA/BEIDEN '08
BARACK THE VOTE !!!
p.s.
I'm going to ask this again...did anyone see McShame's teeth fall out on Thursday of last week ????

Mccain's best hope should be that Obama chooses him as his running mate.

Unfortunately for Hillary, Obama cannot pick her because of Bill. he might win the election more handily with an Obama/Clinton ticket, but you cannot have two Presidents at the same time without a weak and poisoned Administration. And if Bill couldn't shut up and sit down for the sake of his own wife's candidacy, do you really think he'll do so with access to the Oval Office again? If Hill had ditched Bill......but it's not meant to be.

That said, I am refusing to speculate further. I feel the choice is Brack's and his alone, and will speak volumes about who he is, what he stands for, and what sort of people he will surround himself with in an Obama Administration. Here's hoping for a solid judgment call!

I feel so much better that the fate of my country is in Carolyn's hands. whew

Obama definitely doesn't shoot from the hip. Everything he does is carefully thought out and deliberate.

James Joyce wrote: "When you wet the bed first it is warm and then it's cold" – James Joyce

This is why I hope Barack Obama gets elected President of the United States.

We've had almost 8 years of a President who likes to wet his bed, but doesn't acknowledge, and often denies when it gets cold.

We now have John McCain who seems to also have bed wetting tendencies, and seems to forget when the bed got cold, or chooses to focus on how warm it felt, and how good it felt.

Sure, many things seem like good ideas when you don't give enough time to careful think through the consequences. "Acting first, thinking later" or as some would call "shooting from the hip," is something we can't afford our next President to do. I call it bed wetting, it's something children do... and most of us out grow it....

some don't...

Clinton or Edwards, please!

Congratulations! I guess it would be either Tim(1) or Evan (2) Both are good decent reliable men. Surely, they will respect the law of the land and and all its people equally. Do these choices have to go to Israel to be blessed by a Rabi for the American Jews could vote for them. I hope they show their independence.

All the best to Sen.Obama,

Best wishes from Canada!

here is hoping for Edwards. He is a good man who fights people like McSame for the common person!

A truly powerful pick would be Janet Napolitano, the governor of Arizona. For one thing, McCain would lose his own state (which he might lose anyway).

Actually, I think that by election day McCain will no longer be the "Republican" candidate. For health reasons, real and convenient, he will drop out. There is too much criminal money to be made for the "Republicans" to back a loser.

Of course, the best running mate for Obama would be Caroline Kennedy. Maybe she could pull a Cheney. Not a chance, I'm afraid. She's way above the comparison.

It's not too late to add Gore, I don't care what the Neocons say. After 8 years of Dick Cheney, anything's an improvement.

Obama...you just described HILLARY....If you are as smart as I think you are, you will go with Hillary. She will never be a yes person to you or anyone else....I am sure you have enough YES people around you...you need someone who will tell it like it is, and Hillary is the person to do just that!

CLINTON

I expect that the GOP attack machine already has a line of attack planed for any possible VP choice Obama makes. I'm also sure that Obama will congratulate McCain on his VP choice.

For the love of God, please don't chose hillary. She is a dangerous pick because she's getting older, and knowing her human rights track record with the likes of vince foster, she might try to set him up. I know some people might think, "pick hillary and it'll be a sure victory", but in my opinion winning isn't everything, and if people are that racist and stupid as to pick john mccain when knowing he's an inferior candidate than they deserve the 4 years of hell they'll get when doing so..

Anything but Hill-Billy

I think Obama's VP choice will be Tim Kaine of VA. I think it would be a good choice because the two have chemistry. Obama and his advisors are smart enough to figure out this foreign policy thing.

McCain was responsible for the Forrestal fire. Something made the plane behind McCain fired a rocket, which hit McCain's external center fuel tank, and caused a fire. McCain panicked, and dropped two bombs into the fire.

Surviving crewmen and those who investigated the Forrestal fire case reported that McCain deliberately 'wet-started' his A-4E Skyhawk to shake up the guy in the F-4 Phantom behind his plane.

When the carrier Oriskany came along side, and McCain was put in a chopper and whisked away. McCain was the only Forrestal crewman to be immediately transferred.

Americans are hoping that it is Joe Biden.

CAN SOMEONE SAY ( REPUBLICAN CHUCK HAGEL ) FOR V.P.

I hope Obama picks some one who is not going to be a puppet to corporate America.

And don't let it be Hillary...

We want HILL in '12...

We will remember in November.

He wants somebody with integrity... because he doesn't have that base covered. How about somebody that is a Patriotic American, since you dont have that base covered either. Or someone with
some accomplishments since you dont have that base covered either.

Not news unless we see someone who is a potential VP going in or coming out of that building.

But let's (Ba)rack the Vote.

hope Obama has added Diane Feinstein to the list. In my opinion she is a very strong candidate. She has executive experience as Mayor ofa large city and has good Military, For. Policy, and Intelligence Community experience. She'd make a better candidate and VP than Sen. Clinton.

I hope Obama has added Diane Feinstein to the list. In my opinion she is a very strong candidate. She has executive experience as Mayor ofa large city and has good Military, For. Policy, and Intelligence Community experience. She'd make a better candidate and VO than Sen. Clinton.

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!

If Obama wants to fundamentally change how Washington does business then he needs then why a representative of the old guard like Caroline Kennedy?

With all due respect to the Kennedy family, those who have served, I do not think by the simple virtue that Caroline Kennedy is a Kennedy qualifies her to be such an influential member of Obama's search committee.

After all it was not so long ago that Caroline Kennedy was running around with a poor attitude and less than dignified behavior.

It's too bad that truth, and honest criticism is no longer allowed on CNN. My previous, yet, truthful and factual comment is coincidentally "still awaiting moderation". What kind of society do we live in where the media sensors honesty in favor of false depictions?

"Truth is treason in the empire of lies" -Ron Paul

it doesn't matter who Obama's veep is, he is going to win handily

HIllary the only choice!!!

Aww...all the characteristics he wants of a VP is exactly what McCain has stood for.

I want the guy in the foreground of this photo to be president!

We have innumerable excellent possibilities here. I just hope that Obama feels no pressure to select a running mate that may not be a team player. Hillary is gifted but did much to damage him. He may not do well with that kind of pressure. Here's hoping her old followers won't be as divisive as she once was. Hey how about Richardson? Or I got another idea! Maybe Hagel

Don't get in a hurry Senator. McCain is just waiting for you to choose so that he can attempt to trump you. Honestly, if Senator Obama wants to end all speculation and silence future polls, Senator Clinton as VP would seal the deal. Like it or not folks, with her pull on votes the election would be done. I live in a historically very conservative section of a very conservative state. I travel throughout this state and region and guess who the elder ranchers and their families have supported all along....yep, Hillary. Surprised?...don't be.

those specific guidelines for a VP show one thing. it was inevitable dems. it will be Obama/Clinton... at first i hated the thought of such a thing... but i have started to warm up to the prospect.....

What is this word "vetter" and what English dictionary does it appear in?

I still say the selection will be a big surprise. Not anyone who has been discussed ad nauseum, but someone under the radar.

We will see soon enough!

As long as in 2009 John McCain is NOT in the White House... I don't think I care who is VP..well actually I would prefer Hillary or Biden..but that's just me...

OBAMA/??? 2008 please

Who cares? Even Nostradamus could see this guy was no good from 500 years ago! How could Americans be so blind to this phony. I understand that GWB has made us desperate, but that should not blind us completely! He is a lie, just because someone keeps repeating"change" over and over does not make him good! Don't be brainwashed, this is like the movie "The pod people"!

This photo reminds me of the worry that McCain is too old and Obama needs extra secret service protection. I do hope both of them can select their best running mate.

I am still undecided. When will they debate each other?

ALTHOUGH I'M STILL HOLDING OUT FOR JOHN EDWARDS, WHO EVER OBAMA CHOOSES, HE WILL CHOOSE ON WHAT WOULD BE BEST FOR THIS COUNTRY. OBAMA IS NO FOOL...HE SURROUNDS HIMSELF WITH SMART PEOPLE AND IS WILLING TO ACTUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT IS BEING SAID....HE WILL BE SUCH A GREAT LEADER AND "FOR THE FIRST TIME" REALLY "PROUD" TO BE AN AMERICAN AND BE A PART OF THIS HISTORY MAKING EVENT....

We are not making our VP public until John McCain come out with his. He has his nomination longer than we are.

i trust senator obama's judgement and will support his choice.

Ed It's such a mistake to include that morally bankrupt, lying, cheating disgrace on this button. Larry Craig deserves better on his campaign button!... Mr Ed The Talking Jack A_S!!!

Obama/Hagel 08/2012

Don't let ANYONE try to strong-arm or bully or extort you into picking who THEY want you to make your running mate, you do what YOU think is right and pick one that will help you. That is YOUR right; not anyone else's.

cnn:
ive got a better idea.....follow john "oil spill" mcCANE around all day and tell us what buildings he goes to. then we can compare the work ethic of Obama and mcCANE. i get the funny feeling in my stomach that mcCANE is napping most of the day, trying to make at least one appearance a day at a food establishment. that is not a campaign, that is a RETIREMENT schedule.

follow BOTH of the candidates every moves, PLEASE!!!! i want to see more of mcCANE with his bandage plastered right there on his face. i want to see more of mcCANE's old looking arms. i want to see more of his "deer in the headlights" look when asked a tough question. i want to see more geography errors....MORE MORE MORE

I used to be an Obana supporter but his people are costantly knocking on my door looking for money and not refusing to leave without a donation. And then seeing Duval Patricks house in The Boston Globe sent me right over the top.

I am now not going to vote at all in this upcoming election. I simply dont think that Mc Cain or Obama are the best that this country has to offer

Shhhh...don't tell us yet!

I'm glad you did what you had to do Barack, make sure your choice is one you know is good for our country to help you in your successful bid as our new president. We're behind you all the way.

I hope he is smart enough to unite the party by picking Hillary Clinton......

Tim Kaine. Tim Kaine. Tim Kaine.

Obama/Kaine 2008-2012

Hillary Clinton is your best choice and you know it!

Obama/Evan Bayh or Obama /Tim Kaine it is completely Obama's choice & I have confidence in Obama to pick the right one. I just heard these two names given on Larry King, CNN .

make sure your candidate is anti-socialism so we can have a balanced ticket...onward Hosanna.

Can someone tell the candidates and Pastor Hagee that the Church Age is over ?

Well, it's the last of July and the time when dirty rotten scroundrels start acting as if they're the only patriotic people in America.

McSame is not saying that Barack is not patriotic. Others accuse him of playng president. Sounds like sour grapes to me.

Obama 08

It should be Hillary. If he wants change its time to do the right thing. Bring home ALL the votes for the democratic party, win by a landslide without doubt.

Who is Caroline Kennedy in politics? I dislike Obama more and more as days go by. I can not wait until McCain wins the Oval Office.

McCain 08

Obama headed into the office building of VP vetter Monday.
Obama/Biden 08

The applicants should be interviewing Obama, not vice versa!

his choice.i trust his judgement.

Maybe a Bill Clinton ??

Well I hope it's Hillary, if not I will be sitting this one out. I won't vote for republican either!

CLINTON ! OR NO VOTE FROM THIS MINNESOTA VET . ALL VOTE GREEN

Is this really newsworthy. I mean the MSM could be spending time talking about all of McCain's gaffes over the last two weeks, instead of reporting, Obama had a meeting. I do have to admit that CNN has been a little better than MSNBC about this issue, but it could still be alot better. I dont expect Fox to be fair, so I just left them out. I mean they take talking points from the WH, and spew them out like facts. Now, if Obama had gotten the facts wrong about the Anbar Awakening and the Surge, the MSM would have been reporting on it for weeks, but since it was McCain it got maybe a few minutes of coverage. Now, I know some of McCain's gaffes can be attributed to just your average misspeak, but he has had so many "misspeaks" in the last two weeks that it is starting to become worrisome. Is the MSM scared to bring up all of these issues because they dont want to be accused of ageism? Im not sure, but facts are facts, and McCain has been getting them consistantly wrong for awhile now. Maybe, just maybe, his age is starting to affect him. He is 72, so its not completely out of the question. I truly dont think 72 is to old to be president, but in some cases it might be.

someone with integrity (judas richardson) someone with independence (butt kissing casey) someone to tell him if he's wrong. what me wrong your fired. yeah go obama

How about John Edwards, I hear he's had so much time on his hands he's hanging out in Beverly Hills. Maybe he needs something to do.

I truly Mr. Obama understands that his choice for the VP slot makes a lot of us determine whether or not he gets our vote!! A wrong move here could send an untol number of Democrats across party lines at worst - and, at best, keep us at home in November if his choice is wrong.

Hopefully he makes the smart decision and picks Hillary. Otherwise I will not vote for him no way, no how. I'll either write in Hillary or vote for McCain. Either one of them is much more realistic to make change happen than tObama's dreamer "change" speeches.

OBAMA/ (fill in the blank) '08, '12

It's like some Horror Movie.. Obama's "Omen"...

Obama/Whoever '08!!!!

I am sick to death of this cloak-and-daggar crap.

Not a VP meeting. Probably there to get instructions from his bosses from moveon.org.

Still a lightweight.

I hope he picks Joe Biden or Evan Bayh

OBAMA & CLINTON!!!

It should be pretty obvious by now that Hillary is not part of the VP equation. She may have some role to play when he gets elected but Bill will have to find his interns somewhere besides the White House!

America has one more chance to save it's self. Not picking Obama would be the last straw for the United States.

As Long As You Choose Using Your Good Judgement You Will Choose Wisely!

SWEET!! Whoever Sen Obama picks as his VP will be the right one!

McLame is sure taking FOREVERR to select his.. wasn't his nonimation secured from last year? Still can't pick one yet? or is it no one is really interested in running with a McLoser!
McCain is a Joke! An Empty Suit and a FLIP FLOP!
I've had 8 yrs of that – NO THANKS!

Well I will be glad when he selects one so the media can stop the VP search hype. I do know I will not be punching his name on the ballot in November if Hillary is not on the ticket.

I hope you do not pick a woman because that would look very bad in the eyes of everyone. As much as I do not like Hillary, if you are going to pick a woman, then it should be her.

great news. with regard to the sub-prime fiasco; I was wondering what safeguards were in effect from 1950 thru 1990, as we moved people to new homes, sub-divisions, condos, and those who were relocated by job transfers; we didn't have this loosey goosey give away nonsence; you got what you could pay for..real simple. what happened to those safeguards, who was minding the store..Mr. Shumer, and his kind ott to be held accountable, and get some accountability back in this Government..

Sen. Mc Cain, Keep saying that Barack is using the Iraq war as a "Political Issue", my question to Sen. Mc Cain is; was not "FEAR" used to as a "Political Issue" to invade Iraq under the false intelligence about Weapon of Mast Destruction (WMD) by his Republican party, now with over 4000 death, thousand wounded, Billion spent and more to come. Why should he be asking Barack to admit that he was wrong about a corrective measure called "The Serge" when the illegal war as cost so much LIVES.

Deroi
Montreal, Canada

Ps.

Sen. Mc Cain keep saying he knows how win wars, how many wars did he win?

In other news, Obama decided to change his under pants and after long deliberations selected to go with a "Blue" one. Yippeeeeeee.

Now lets all light a candle and sing Kumbayaaaaaaaa......

WHO CARES FOR THIS MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE!!

Since when is this country infatuated with socialists? Seriously, look at his tax plan...Is there a candidate out there that TRULY advocates liberty, and personal responsibility (instead of government handouts) like the Founding Father's?

You must be kidding me!!!! did I see Obama with a republican\
I mean what courage, round up all the democrats or so I think and then the rebuclicans must have the same fate.
what is MCcain I mean the other guy gonna do. I mean he has to win the election if he wants to win the war not the other way round!!.
Somebody help I am going through great pains to understant this.!!!

Sounds like Hilary would be a good pick.

a first term governor who is a catholic socialist.
yeah, that'll no foreign policy experience and obama is already a pacifist.

this gives an idea of obama's judgment in all 57 states.
'israel is a friend of israel'
'on my banking committee' no, obama you are not on banking.

Hillary!
Hillary!
Hillary!

Hillary or i'm sitting this one out.

GO Barack Go. Choose Clinton as the Minister of Health Care

ahah....

Senator Obama is, in my opinion, one of the most cynical politicians in modern history. His abrupt changes on many issues after the primaries have left many of us with a bad taste. It is as if he pulled the wool over our eyes to get our votes, now takes it for granted that we'll still be there in the fall even though he's changed positions on very issues that we voted in his favor because of. Lately he claimed that the military would not allow him to visit the troops in Germany because he was campaigning, then we later find out that he could have seen them without reporters and cameras. There are at least a dozen other problems that I have that might not allow me to vote for him in November, he simply is not what he claimed to be: a different candidate running a different campaign. He's turned out to be more Washington politician than most of those who he was critical of before and during the primaries.

Sounds like Obama has a terrific team working with him searching for his VP. His campaign has been run cleanly and very professionally. I truly admire this man.

With each day, McCain scares me more & more. I just looked at his voting record for veterans over the past two years. Surprisingly, his votes in the senate to support veterans are only a FRACTION of those of Obama, yet he is running as the 'veterans' choice'. His total about face on ending the war in Iraq (to almost match what Obama has been saying all along) has got to leave you questioning why he's been arguing against Obama all along. And why aren't the media questioning the almost daily gaffes – too many to count????

I couldn't imagine Obama picking anyone other than Hillary.

NO HRC, NO HRC, NO HRC

All our family will vote for Obama if he picks Hillary for veep.

Obama/Hillary..........A Strong Team!

Obama's words, "I'm going to want someone with integrity." Whew! That means no Hillary. Keep that thought, Barack.
Jimmie

I wish it could be Wesley Clark, he said nothing wrong, he simply stated the truth about Mccain. Him being a "war hero" doesnt make him qualified to be president and Clark was right, it doesnt.

OBAMA let me give you some good advice..If you wan,t to be presdent go back to african and help your people we don,t need you

We will find out soon enough.

This is just one example of why Obama would not be a good president. Caroline Kennedy is not qualified to help anyone pick a VP-This is crazy. I really like Obama but this is just one mistake too many! I cannot vote for him.

I think Hillary would bring a lot to the ticket, but there are other good picks as well, such as Bayh. I would not accept Nunn, who is a prime instigator of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

What will happen if Obama wants John Edwards and the story about his mistress and their child is true!!! Well !!Well!! I guess John Edwards really is like a kennedy!!

pick hillary!!!

MCcain-PORTMAN o8

Wow, no in-depth analysis of whether or not he went to the bathroom while attending this meeting. Who cares?

Obama is trying hard to pick himself as VP.

it sounds like, as usual, obama is not letting anyone/media rush him into making any decisions before he's ready. that's one of his great strengths, his level-headedness, he just doesnt get rattled, and in these volatile times that's EXACTLY what we need in a president. as opposed to mccain, who physically and verbally attacks people, and thinks war is the best solution to most problems!

obama will go down as the best president in u.s. history, which is funny b/c he is following the WORST president in u.s. history!

He wants integrity? Well that leaves Hillary out.

I am hoping Obama picks someone who can teach him how to salute the American Flag and Medal of Honor recipients as well has knowing how to return a salute. Also would be nice if Obama could pick someone who can read, understand and protect the Constitution of the United States of America as well as execute on it. Looks like Obama is going to have to look outside the Democratic Party for that one! LOL!

Obama/Sebelius 08!!!!! or
You know what...it really doesn't matter
McSame is going back to the Senate permanently very soon!!!

Here's some intersting info for Democrats:

A little over one year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; (the Dem’s were going to “fix” this, remember?)
3) the unemployment rate was 4.5%.

Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:

1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) the cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
7) The value of the U.S. dollar has plummeted.

America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!
But wait-let's put the blame on Bush....or any other republican...

McCain 2008

Is it going to be John Edwards? Probably not, after he was spotted coming out of an L.A. hotel early in the morning.

I wil never vote for OBAMA..He last on my list...

I would never vote for OBAMA..TEXAS vill not vote for OBAMA..IT HILLERY FOR v.p. are no vote for OBAMA

I've been a lifelong Republican, but this year is different and I will cast my vote for Obama.
I feel we are on the verge of something big.

I WONDER IF OBAMA CAN RAP, HE SURE ACTS LIKE A HIP HOP STAR.

Dear Jesus,

Please let Obama choose Biden. I want to see Biden kick butt and take names during the fall V.P. debates. Please, Lord!

Wouldn't it be funny if they were just having lunch to take a mental break from the campaign and all the media was just jumping like fish.

Republicans shall be held responsible for our beloved nation's huge national debt.

conservatives have misspent our tax dollars

I hope he doesn't think a running mate is some one to run with on the track. After all he did decide to go to the gym instead of visiting the wounded troops. You have to say he does make his priorities very clear. A little disturbing don't you think?

Dear Senator Obama,

PLEASE CHOOSE JOE BIDEN...THANK YOU

Joanne Urish
Glasford, IL 61533

I hope he names Dick Cheney. I just cant get enough of that guy.

I hope he doesn't think a running mate is someone to run on the track with. After all he thought going to the gym in Germany was more important than visiting the wounded troops. You have to say he does make it perfectly clear where his priorities are. A little disturbing wouldn't you say?

Hope VP is not Bill Richardson as if it is I will not vote for Obama. He is too pro illegal immigration.

And, how, could this be considered news? Oh, your sponsors must be beside themselves!

Doesn't matter who Obama picks, the Dems won't get my vote for the first time in 35 years.

Jim
A non-racist black man in GA

oooh it is truly exciting! I wish he would pick Colin Powell.. what a great team they would be! If not Joe Biden is a great choice too!

It is Borack Obama, who needs to be Vetted....

Biden please.

I know Obama will make the right decision regarding choosing the best VP, just as he has made the right judgment calls in other issues.

OBAMA '08

Caroline Kennedy should be VP

I think Joe Biden would be the best pick for Senator Obama. He has demonstrated that he is a tough politician that knows the issues and will bring a lot of foreign policy to the table which would be a slap in the face for John McCain.

I hope you chose Senator Biden

McCain is leading in a new national poll by 4 points!!!!!! There is a God.

I hope he will consider Evan Bayh. His morals and integrity are above reproach. He was the youngest governor ever elected in Indiana. He was a terrific governor. And he has been an outstanding senator for our state. The people of Indiana has tremendous love and respect for him. He has been on many important senate committees and has travels extensively. He has presidential asperations. He has a wonderful wife and children. He would be a real hard working vp who would have no problems sharing his opinions with Obama. He might also win a few Clinton supporters to the fold. I'm sure he would carry Indiana for Obama.

Anyone EXCEPT for Hillary Clinton or Chris Dodd would be just fine.
We don't need the wife of a president to weaken the ticket and we don't need a faceless, boring loser. I hope to god he chooses one of the following. Any one of them would be perfect:

Wesley Clark
John Edwards
Joe Biden
Tim Kaine
Dick Gephardt
Caroline Kennedy

Yeah, I know Caroline has no experience but she's a Kennedy so America would forgive her for it. And I'm sure she's equipped to cast the tie breaking Senate vote. Let's not make to much of the VP job...

Hope it will be kathleen of kansas or Hillary and Edward atty
general, secty of state Wesley Clark

Sounds like he talking about Hagel

OBAMA, APPEARS TO BE A VERY GOOD LEADER. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING HIM ON TV FOR THE LAST 16 MONTHS, OR MORE, AND I AM PROUD OF HOW IS CARRYING HIMSELF DURING THIS ELECTION SEASON. I HOPE HE WINS THE ELECTION, BECAUSE IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE.

C'mon....is this news?

He could pick Satan and still win.

He will make an announcement when the time is right. I know he will pick someone he can trust to work with him and not worry about being stabbed in the back. Absolute power corrupts- Obama need to keep this in mind when choosing a VP. Like many democrats I will be waiting on "pins and needles" for the announcement. OBAMA 08/12

Wow! This is getting better than paparazzi spotting Britney Spears shaving her head!!!

Oh Come ON, CNN! Can we just steer clear of the E-Entertainment network type of newscasting? Next thing you know we'll be getting updates on Obama's wardrobe...and how much Metamucil McCain had with breakfast....geesh!

who cares?

Obama has been the leader of this race for President. I have no doubt he will be the first to announce his running mate, leaving John McCain to take the back seat once again.

Hillary Clinton.

I certainly hope Hillary is his running mate. She is smart and independent. Matter of fact, if it weren't for Howard Dean, Bob Casey, Ted Kennedy, Harry Reid and Nancy Peluso and the biased media, Hillary would be our candidate.

I wish the real republicans out there would stand up and tell this right wing radical movement to clear out! Our party has been taken over by fear, hate, and greed! I am no democrat but at least I do believe Sen Obama has the education and background to make sure our country survives the next for years then maybe we will have gotten rid of all these right wing extremist in our party and have a chance to put forth a candidate worthy of the title President! It sure as heck is not the chameleon Mc Cain

This man knows how to run a campaign. Obama 08

Read the second to last paragrah. This tells it all about what great judgement the man has. Someone will tell him where he is wrong and he will listen. To bad Bush wouldn't listen! NO MORE WARS!
Prace is patriotic and prosperous! Go Obama!

To bring some intelligence and experience to the ticket, I suggest Larry, CUrly, or Moe

Jack cafferty is talking about judgement and experience. How can you have good judgement if you have no experience. Barack Obama has no experience whatsoever so even today he cannot decide on his VP because he cannot judge it. CNN and the media are talking so much about Barack Obama. It is like a young boy going to school for the first time. How can you make him president of our great nation. I commented on this yesterday but CNN did not publish it. I want Ameircan people to open their eyes and so also CNN. There are reporters like Wolf Blitzer who are in love with Obama. For what? What does he bring to the tableas our President. Nothing.

CNN reports every step obama makes then askes the question: "Is the media in love with obama?".....pathetic.

CLINTONS VP WOULD PUT OBAMA OVER THE FINISH LINE!
THEIR POSITIONS ARE CLOSE AND THE ROOKIE NEEDS HER EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM. SHOULD HE PICK SOMEONE ELSE, HIS CHANCE TO WIN IS SLIM TO NONE! HOWEVER, I ALMOST WANT MCCAIN TO STOP THE ILL PREPARED, DELUSIVE "0"
BECAUSE HE IS SOMEWHAT RADICAL AND OUT OF TOUCH! MY FAMILY NOW CHEERS FOR MCCAIN, THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS!
THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE HILLARY WAS SHORTCHANGED AND AMBUSHED, TIME WILL TELL! DISILLUSIONED DEMOCRAT

OBAMA WILL NOT SELECT THE ONLY PERSON QUALIFIED TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY. HILLARY CLINTON. HILLARY YOU MIGHT AS WELL FORGET THE PRESIDENCY. OBAMA WILL DESTROY IN FOUR YEARS ANY DEMOCRAT CHANCES OF EVER BECOMING PRESIDENT FOR THE NEXT 20-YEARS. IT WILL TAKE THAT LONG FOR THE COUNTRY TO FORGET SUCH A DEBACLE AS OBAMA.

A responsible person should always check to make sure the task he/she deligates is complete or progressing according to specifications... Let the process work itself out.

Here's a hypothetical for you: John McCain bows out of the presidential election at the Republican convention (reason: his health). Then the Republican Party has a big bombshell convention electing Romney as the new candidate. This would be their big thing, planned all along, to upset the elections and, hopefully, for them, to resurrect their campaign.

"UPDATE: Obama left Holder's office building shortly before 7 p.m. ET, almost three hours after he went in. He declined to answer any questions on who he met with."

oh man... this guy can't get any privacy

Sounds like he's talking about none other than Sen. Hagel or Sen. Joe Biden. Obama has great choices.

Pleeeeease choose Edwards!

It should be "... any questions on WHOM he met with." Or, to be more correct, "any questions as to with whom he met." Tsk, tsk, CNN.

It's going to be a very LOOONG Summer if we get breathless reports as to each sighting and each meeting of the candidates' VP vetting process. This doesn't really establish anything other than that Obama, having been out of the country for more than a week, wants to check in with his VP vetters, and that there is a process going on. None of that is a surprise or particularly interesting.

“I'm going to want somebody with integrity. I'm going to want somebody with independence, who's willing to tell me where he thinks or she thinks I'm wrong, and I'm — I'm going to want somebody who shares a vision of the country where we need to go, that we've got to fundamentally change not only our policies, but how our politics works, how business is done in Washington,” he said.

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I wonder if John McCain will be looking for the direct opposite for his VP?

He needs Hillary......

how much of public-funds has Obama been spening on photo-ops ?

Big media folks had a nice 9-days of glitz and glamor on Obama aeroplane, must be having a hangover. Pain in hip is just part of hangover. take it easy, this guy knows how to fool around Americans.

This should be simple – if he doesn't ask Hillary to join the ticket I am going to vote for McCain!

oh brother~!! Jon Stewart was right. It is our job tomake fun of this guy! LOSER!!!! voting Green instead. REAL liberals. Not phonies!

Good job Senator, we're here for you all the way where America needs to be this 21st century. Move on.....

WHO CARES?????

Obama/Edwards 2008!

WHOOPS!

Eddie Vetter has an office building?

Sen McCain is soon to follow.

who cares ?

I am heading to costa Rica after voting if USA gets a puppet president.

I think Obama has to pick Hillary...

Well, CNN here you go again. Of the first 7 articles on today's Ticker (as of 6:21 CST), 5 are pro Obama, 1 is about McCain's mole and 1 about McCain on oil which you immediately criticize in the article.

What is the point? Why not just advertise yourselves as "Obama Central."?

Anyone who is so biased as CNN and MSNBC just can't be believed.

Obama please get some rest this week!!!!

Dems '08

I think Joe Biden would make a great VP! He's strong on foreign policy, he has tenure, and he's well known. I can see the two of them together. What would McCain say about that....huh? He'd know he's in a tough spot if he doesn't realize already.

I like Senator Reed, Dodd, and Gov. Richardson also.

Obama says “I'm going to want somebody with integrity"

I guess that leaves out anyone from the Clinton Clan.

Please pick me, unfortunately im not a politician but I share your views of where the country should go. I pray for you that you get a good VP.

I've always voted Republican, but Bush has made me sick!!! McSame is even worse!!!

I"m voting Democrat for the first time in my life, and I'm glad that Democrat is Barrack!!!!!!

GO , Kathleen Sebelius!

America is behind you Obama. I'm sure whatever your choice it will be a profound one.
Obama '08

Obama!
Obama!
Obama!

Loved by Americans!
Loved by Europeans!
Loved by All!!!!!

since obama is a socialist he probably going to pick a communist.

Think he just described Hillary Clinton - someone with independence, not afraid to stand up to him, and the same vision for the country. Politics in Washington will never change. Get over that one.

Obama/Clinton or bust!

Time to come home from Iraq!
Time for a better Economy!
Time for lower Gas Prices!
Time for better Healthcare!
Time for better Education!
Time for a better Environment!

TIME FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!

This capsulizes the difference between these candidates:

Obama has media speculating based on movements of key people, There is anticipation and expectation of information. Hints are scoured for. The only thing Candidate Obama intimates is the decision will be made "soon enough".

McCain baited the media with the possibility of a VP announcement and there was no interest.

The only thing that will secure my vote is for him to choose Hillary. If he does not then I have decided not to vote for president this time around. I'll vote for my local and state offices but that will be it. I may even write her in! And you can be sure I won't be alone in this.

Anyone but Hillary and Bayh are alright with me.

So excited to hear who will be the next Vice President!!!!

Bill Richardson would be great!!!!
So many good Democrats to pick from.

Except Hillary, I hope she goes Independent like her buddy Joe Lieberman. Democrats would be better withought her mudslinging.

The economy is in the tank, record deficits, a worthless dollar and the 1st Post Obama European/Middle East show you I know how to conduct myself, World Tour nets only a 5% delta in the polls.

Answer: Pick Hillary and GUARANTEE yourself the keys to the White House come Jan 22, 2009. Pick anyone else, GUARANTEE yourself headlining the article entltled 'The Election the Democrats snatched defeat from the jaws of victory ' or How Howard Dean surplanted the State of Florida's debacle in 2000, YEE HAW!, and lost the election for the country.

Obama/Powell '08

Please, let it be anybody but Hillary. Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Kathleen Sebelius, Bill Richardson, Joe Biden,... even Michael Bloomberg. Just don't put the Hildebeest on the ticket,...

I just hope to hell that he doesn't pick Hillary.

I remember the last time a man ran for President as a Washington "outsider," one who would change the way things in government were done. His name was Jimmy Carter.

OOPPS!! I think Hillary is out.

I love the last paragraph of this article, outlining the qualitys of the candidate he wants for his VP. It is sad to have to admit that none of these qualitys are on a parallel with Hillary Rodham Clintons qualifications; therefore I am hoping he will not even consider asking her to run with him.

She would run alright, but he would spend the next four years dodging arrows and her errors in speech and actions if he should win the Presidency.

Hillary Clinton should go back to Arkansas where she came from, she has not accomplished anything for the State of New York where she was elected as a "carpetbag Senator"......good bye Hillary and Bill.....the country has had enough of Arkansas politics!

Please....give us Bill Richardson or Kathleen Sebelius as VP choice....

Obama – "I'm going to want somebody with integrity"

Guess we know who's out of the VP Short List .. not calling any names ... LMAO

Democrats 08!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyways CNN this VP talk is getting pretty annoying

70 people killed 300 injured in Bagdad today...I guess the SURGE is really working grandpa Mcshame

Obama needs an attack dog to go after the republican slime machine, epitomized by that nut in Tennessee. You know, the one who had o'reily, hannity and michale weiner's books in his house. A true g.o.p. poster child.

Obama/Jack Reed '08!

Obama/Clinton They will kick the crap out of Grandpa and Romney....Did they remove a part of McShames brain when they removed the MOLE???????

Lets pick our VP already, I'm tired of waiting and the speculating. I'm pretty sure the right wingers already got their VP choice but they are going to be hush hush about it till we pick ours. I don't care who our VP is. My short list is:

Clinton
Edwards
Hagel

When in the long course of human events has an election for president ever been decided by whom was selected for his vice president?
People do not vote for a vice president! I could be selected for running mate and who in the world would give a hoot?
I like CNN, but sometimes I think you guys(and gals) really reach far out for any thing that although not news, it grabs attention.

BIG DEAL LET HIM FALL ON HIS FACE ALONE . HRC DONT EXCEPT IF ASKED. LET O.B. SCREW THIS COUNTRY UP WORST THAN IT IS ON HIS OWN. YOUR NAME DONT NEEDTO BE BASHED ANYMORE THAN IT HAS THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

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!

With all the problems that the Bushies have left during the last eight years, Obama will need all the "know-how" that he can gather. I hope that he will make it easier for me to vote for him by choosing someone who has been there before and can warn him about the pitfalls ahead-like Hillary Clinton.

Al Gore for the sake of a better world

B.Obama / C. Kennedy

That is a winner all the way to the oval Office

We should know who his VP choice is long before the convention, as well as his cabinet choices. Those are the real people who will make the decisions. The President is merely a figure head these days. I hope Obama chooses wisely.. Someone like Hagel would force McCains hand to maybe reach to Hillary..

At least Obama can remember where The Czech Republic is, McCain refers to it as Czechoslovakia..

Also McCain refers to Iraq and Pakistan sharing a border... His comments from July 21, 2008... He [McCain] warned of a “very hard struggle, particularly given the situation on the Iraq-Pakistan border.”

Hopefully it will be Bayh, Kaine, Richardson, Biden, or Nunn

Obama/Not Hillary 08 and 12

Let's hope he pick Florida's Senator Bill Nelson.

No Clinton , NO OBAMA.

Yes!!!!!
We Want Kathleen!!!!!!

Obama/Sebelius 2008!!!!!

He's describing retiring republican senator Chuck Hagel and that would be an excellent choice in my book!

I do hope he picks someone as smart as he is someone he can turst.
Trust is the issue. We are going too have a hard 4 years comming up. I know from viewing history . in reading history this will be the wrost since the great depression. I am praying OBAMA will make it . if not we will be int the biggest mess this country has ever experience..........trust me on this one.

Of course he won't pick Hillary, altho he should. She would receive more attention and know what she is doing. AND THAT WOULD TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT off egotistical super big headed obama.

IF he does get the job he will probably have people line up to kiss his butt moreso than bush ever did.

Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas!!!!!

She would be a perfect match for Obama!!!!

6 years State Governor
8 years State Insurance Commisioner
8 years State Representative

She's been voted as one of the Top 5 Governors!!!
Did a great job of bringing her state out of debt!!!!

Great track history of making both Democrats and Republicans happy!

She has what it takes to get the job done, and is by far the best match for Obama!!!

Obama/Sebelius 2008!!!!!

way to go barack,, thats the way to do it,,,, pick someone who cares about america and sticks beside you all the way,, go obama!!!!!!!!08

BIDEN!!!!!!!!!

Please pick Biden or Bayh..... PLEASE..... this is the winning team... p.s. I also like Chuck Hagel

Sign me up for PUMA, please!!!

No Hillary, no Vote!!!

Obama/Springsteen 2008!

UNITED WE'RE STRONGER

OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014

NO TO "BUSH II", "McWAR", "BUSH'S-INTENT-FOR-2ND-PARADE-IN-IRAQ"

I am very pleased that Sen. Obama was meeting with his Economic advisers, one which was Mr. Buffet. He has gathered a group of great minds to advice him.

After this afternoon's budget numbers from Bush/Cheney, of a deficit of $490 BILLION, PLUS ANOTHER $80 BILLION FOR IRAQ'S WAR! WE ARE IN A DISASTER!

Funny how the far-right people never mention how McCain is going to clean up Bush/Cheney's mess!

Still hoping that Hillary ends up on the ticket...

If Hillary is not the VP, don't expect a vote from me Obama.

Obama can kiss this democrat's vote goodbye if he picks a woman other than Hillary Clinton.

Chuck Hagel
Evan Bayh
Ed Rendell
Tester

This just in...Obama sighed heavily!

Oh brother! This isn't news. I would EXPECT Obama to visit his top VP vetter.

Just don't pick Hillary, Obama. She doesn't want to be on a sinking ship. Take Edwards down with you-he's going down anyway.

Hillary 2012-a second chance.

for goodness sake, he'll announce his v.p. choice when he makes one. continually asking him about it (a) won't bring about an answer any sooner, (b) doesn't remind him he needs to (eventually) make a choice, (c) doesn't remind him that when he makes a choice, he ought to make a public announcement of his choice, (d) annoys the crap out of me, so i can only imagine how he feels, (e) all of the above. let the man breathe, or at least ask him what he had for breakfast this morning, as i'm dying to know

I love it when a plan comes together.

weird, in that last paragraph, Obama is describing Hillary Clinton. He knows he's toast without her on the ticket.

Several good choices out there......can't wait to see who he picks.

Sounds like Rosie O'Donnell

10 bucks says Obama selects an older white guy. lol

No-bama ... no-vote