August 5, 2008
Posted: 05:45 PM ET

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Evan Bayh will introduce Obama Wednesday at a town hall.
Evan Bayh will introduce Obama Wednesday at a town hall.

(CNN)— Speculation swirled around a potential Obama-Bayh ticket Tuesday after Barack Obama’s campaign confirmed the two senators will appear together at an Indiana town hall Wednesday morning.

Bayh, a junior senator from the state and a major Hillary Clinton backer during the primary season, will introduce the presumptive Democratic nominee at a town hall in Elkhart, Indiana.

CNN Election Center: Who is on the VP short list?

CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib argues Bayh, who is reportedly one of the leading contenders on Obama’s VP shortlist, brings three advantages to the Democratic ticket.

“First, Bayh’s service on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees counters Obama’s perceived weakness in foreign policy,” said Silverleib. “Second, Bayh’s largely centrist voting record helps counter GOP arguments that Obama is a typical liberal. And third, Bayh puts Indiana’s 11 electoral votes into play. If Obama becomes the first Democrat to carry the Hoosier State in 44 years, it could be potentially devastating to the McCain campaign.”

Since 1932, only two Democrats have carried the state of Indiana. Franklin D. Roosevelt won Indiana in the 1932 and 1936 election and Lyndon Johnson carried the state in 1964.

Late last month, the Indiana senator held a press conference where he brushed off questions about his odds of joining the ticket — but would not say whether or not he was interested in the job, or whether he was being vetted by Obama’s vice presidential search team.

"I love serving the people of Indiana — and I think any questions about the vice presidential thing are understandable and it’s good for my ego, but I should probably let Senator Obama and his campaign address those kind of questions," Bayh said.

Since then, Bayh has appeared with Obama on the campaign trail and has been a familiar face on political talk shows advocating for Obama’s policies.

Filed under: Barack Obama


A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   August 5th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

I'll trust Senator Obama in whatever decision he makes for VP, it is after all his right as the presumptive nominee to make his own choice and not be bullied. If his choice is Bayh, then so be it. He's not my choice, but I won't stomp my feet and scream and refuse to vote for him because of that. Obama has been right about most everything so far, and look he did defeat the Clinton machine.. I trust in him. That said, my personal choice is:

Obama/Biden, 08

TonyinKentucky   August 5th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Early 50's, already been a two term Democrat Governor in arguably the reddest stat in the union, and has 10 years in the Senate.

I'm not enamored with his Republican lite lean but overall Bayh is a solid Democrat and must be fairly true blue because it would have been WAY easier to be a Republican to take the same path.

If you don't know who he is it's because you don't pay attention. If you don't think he can add some strengths then you're fooling yourselves. Not my favorite pick but certainly a decent one. He'd easily be one of the most qualified candidates in modern times for the top two spots. Highly successful Executive and multi-term Senator with Foreign Relations experience. That's about all you can ask qualification wise, he's got a significant experience advantage over any of the last 5-6 candidates this cycle on either side.

libs be dopes   August 5th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Was kinda hoping for Edwards……………

WHOOPS!

Texas Independent   August 5th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

A bit of the topic but Cindy McCain looked very uncomfortable among the bikers almost scared

mike   August 5th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

I will not only vote for McCain but I will campaingn for him if Hillary is not on the ticket!

California Voter   August 5th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Obama/Clinton or No Obama.

LET'S KEEP IT REAL   August 5th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Luis,
McCain is the insane or at least the prime example of a mind floating down that dark tunnel of dementia. If you are persuaded to vote McCain you to are just as confused as him not to understand that four more years of a George W. Bush or his senile mini -me would destroy this nation.

Bush has done so very much damage to our nation that the only hope we have is to believe in anyone else UNLIKE HIM and that my friends excludes McBush! McCain is WORST THAN BUSH, he'll go in confused and BACKWARDS!

George Calder   August 5th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

have disappointed while watcing Lou Dobbs and Election Center. On Mon. And Tues Lou Dobbs had a three member pamel. McCains supporter was white and Obamas was black. In fact as I recall almost all Obamas suppoters are black. It dose not make me think the network has a definet political bias. As a old white american veteran I
want to let you kmow I was proud of our country for finally allowing us
to vote for Black or a female for President. I frankly lost my faith in
your unbiased.
George Calder, Aloha. OR

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   August 5th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Obama will fail in November with anybody on ticket except Hillary Clinton. INTERESTING.

B. Brown   August 5th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

To you PUMAs, new Lifestyle poll, former Hillary supporters, 76% support Obama for president, 18% support McCain, 6% undecided. So former Hillary supporters or McCain imposters, you need to refine your propaganda.

Bayh might suffice. Can you say, bye bye McCain.

RJ, CA   August 5th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

AN BLATANT DIS-CONNECT BETWEEN OBAMA AND BAYH: Must be Obama wants Indiana badly enough to "gloss over" the obvious:

• Bayh supported Hillary Clinton NOT Obama during the primaries.
• Bayh was an early supporter of the Bush administration's policies on Iraq. On October 2, 2002, Bayh joined President George W. Bush and Congressional leaders in a Rose Garden ceremony announcing their agreement on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War
• Bayh's record is one of a genuinely FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE Democrat — TOTALLY UNLIKE ULTRA-LIBERAL "SPEND-SPEND" OBAMA.
• Bayh was selected by Bill Clinton to give the keynote address at the 1996 Democratic National Convention to reinforce his efforts to cast himself and the Democratic Party with a new MODERATE image — CLEARLY UNLIKE ULTRA-LIBERAL OBAMA.
• Evan Bayh appeared on CNN's Late Edition in January 2006 and referred to the "radical, almost delusional nature of the Iranian regime" and . . . their recent sponsoring of terrorism, their search for a nuclear weapon — ought to be a wake-up call to every American. APPEASEMENT WON'T WORK — CLEARLY UNLIKE ULTRA-LIBERAL OBAMA.

BAYH IS THE TOTAL ANTITHESIS TO OBAMA. Interesting how they would make this work — ONE of them would have to concede something — CLEARLY OBAMA DOES NOT SHARE BAYH'S VIEWS — BECAUSE C LEARLY OBAMA IS AN ULTRA LIBERAL — AND NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BAYH'S MODERATE VIEWS!

Go figure!

Lex   August 5th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I think they WERE going to announce Bayh tomorrow but slammed on the brakes. He needs the Clintons on board and they're playing hard ball. Hillary's on the ticket or they're not on board.

Ken   August 5th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Very bad choice for a VP. Obama needs to have Hillary Clinton on the ticket if he wants to become President. That is the only way he is going to get there. That is the only way that I would even think of voting for Obama.

Obama has NO talent, skills, knowledge or experience to be the leader of the USA.

If I were Bayh, I would really keep my distance from Obama, for anyone close to Obama is going to fail as well.

go away mongers- Ventura ca   August 5th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

To the so-called Hilary supporters who are bashing this guy———He's one of YOU! That just shows that it's republicans SAYING they are Hillary supporters are at work here! Go away republiCANT'S—NOT THIS TIME!

Vig   August 5th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Stagecraft, acting, flip-flopping to score points and ingratiate himself with American voters – Obama is all image and no substance – this guy must think the American voter are a bunch of idiots. The Democrats will be rolling the dice with this guy come November.

Indiana Voter   August 5th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Senator Bayh was one of the best governors that Indiana has ever had. He did a lot to strengthen our economy. I think he would be a good choice for vp.

cas   August 5th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Hey MATT, Last I heard I am living in a country in which I can vote for whoever I want to vote for. It is sad that you and many others accuse people who will not vote for Barack Husein Obama as being racist when they really see through the sheeps clothing and know there is nothing there but an empty suit.

Texas Trail Dog!   August 5th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

i hope it is an OBAMA-BAYH TICKET. The would mean he is leaving our HILLARY alone and she will have a chance to bring America back in 4 years. That is if we still have an America.

unity   August 5th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

McCain in Panama City 8/1/08 – Look at McCain's response to the reporters question about the race card. The video is available on youtube under 'what happened'.

Trasa, Texas   August 5th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Sounds like he'll make a good choice, so I'm for it either way. As long as they get something done when they are in office, is fine by me.

Go Obama, Bayh if choosen for VP!

David Goldman for OBAMA   August 5th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Used2bdemocrat.

DUD YOU ARE TOO IGNORANT TO HAVE EVER

BENN A DEMOCRAT FOR AT LEAST 10 GENERATIONS.

YOU ARE IGNORANT BY NATURE & DESIGN.

Ryan, Houston TX   August 5th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

As a transplanted Hoosier, I have seen Bayh elected the youngest Secretary of State in the history of the USA and go on to be a widely popular 2 term Democratic governor & 2 term senator of a ruby red state! Having Evan Bayh on the ticket most definitely brings the Hoosier state into play in 08!

Former democrat   August 5th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

The VP is not really significant. The VP only compliments the ticket, it doesn't compensate for a pathetic candidate. Anyone who has heard of Bayh, please raise your hand. That's what I thought, he has no name recognition so he is not going to help. Edwards couldn't deliver his home state for Kerry , so big whoop. Hillary would have wom this election. Thanks Obama !!

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   August 5th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

PUMA stupids and IF NOT HILLARY, THEN MCCAIN:

uuummm…we know you're closet REPUBLICANS so just come off it. the rest of us are not as dumb as ya'll look. sheesh.

tt   August 5th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

no Hillary on ticket, no vote for Obama.

Spider   August 5th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Lisa-

You haven't heard of him because even Barack Obama has been around longer than he has. Good idea. Let's put two inexperienced change agents in charge.

The Only One Voting   August 5th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Will somebody please give Luis a needle or some meds for paranoia! He's at it again with his incoherent, totally unrelated to the topic comments on this blog! Geez Luis, give it a rest.

USA FOR OBAMA   August 5th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Barack Obama and Evan Bayh is the perfect match.

Proud American   August 5th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Obama/ Whomever '08

Used2bdemocrat   August 5th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

So obama is copying yet another idea of a political opponent. Funny though, he is taking the wrong date. He has steadfastly refused to debate McCain in this environment. What a pathetic candidate he is. How could anyone support this racist, marxist, socialist fraud?

MATT   August 5th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I THINK HE IS A GOOD PICK FOR VP, BUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE HOLD THING IS, OBAMA IS BLACK. IF OBAMA WAS WHITE, THE POLLS WOULD HAVE HIM 70% OR MORE AHEAD OF MCCAIN. MCCAIN IS A DUMMY AND THE WORLD NOSE IT. IF MCCAIN WIN THIS ELECTIONS IT MEANS ONLY TWO THINGS. THIS COUNTRY IS STILL FULL OF HATE AND DON'T CARE IF WE ALL GO TO HELL, JUST AS LONG AS A BLACK MAN DON'T GET THE SEAT.

Obama mama, Grayslake IL   August 5th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Obama will sit down with his team and pick up the VEEP who will help him lead this country to re-gain its name outside around the world.

I have never gone to the voting booth, but this year I will go and vote for Obama. We want new ideas, new blood and new direction. McCain is another Bush in the office he does not even know about the economy of this country or how to re build it why put another dummy in the OFFICE?. MCCAIN HAS NO PLAN FOR THIS COUNTRY. He would want to make sure that his wife go big time making business with her connections in CUBA.

Brian   August 5th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Why is no one in the mainstream media reporting that "ObamaBayh08.com" takes you to the official DNC website?

I've tried every combination of "Obama" with every suggested running mate I can think of, and none of them take you anywhere official.

CNN, why do I have to go to the blogs to find this out?

eddale   August 5th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I see the good ole boys are getting restless :o )

Dems Unite & Vote Big   August 5th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

It's coming together. Obama's doing great despite moronic remarks on a daily basis by McCain. How absolutely stupid does McCain think America is by running his campaign with only lies and smears? We want REAL ISSUES to be solved – not another BIG OIL commercial.

Allen in Hartwell GA   August 5th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

At this point any two people running on the Democratic ticket are good enough for me. McCain has rolled over just like Bob Dole did in 1996. I might have voted for Dole, and might have voted for McCain, but will not vote for a puppet like the one we're waiting to get rid of.

psittacines   August 5th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Victorhill….

That was a GREAT observation and I hope everyone takes it to heart…keep posting that….thanks:)

Marie in California   August 5th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Obama will suck up to anyone…..will change his story countless times depending on what group he's trying to manipulate votes from…..flip-flop from one stance to another on any issue if he feels he can get someting out of it. Bottom line…..Obama is nothing but a self-serving, sociopathic chameleon.

Will the REAL Obama please stand up??? I rather suspect if he did all we'd see is a puff of smoke that vanishes in the first breeze that comes along. In short……absolutely no substance, just smoke and mirrors…..illusions, delusions…..all sorts of deceptive chicanery. That's the essence of Obama.

If not Hillary, then McCain!

PUMA

Frank, San Francisco   August 5th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Evan Bayh what a safe and boring choice and oh so much more qualified than Senator Clinton

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   August 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Can't Trust Them
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When did this happen? I'm not being sarcastic, I would really like to know when McCain did this? I have been away for a few days and maybe that is why I missed this.

Democrat For John McCain
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Please do some research. OUCH SORRY, you obviously did not EVEN READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE ARTICLE!

Chuck, Montgomery, AL   August 5th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

You mcwarmonger worshipers are nuts!!!!!! He's gonna bring back the draft and take men and women, single and married, kids or no kids to fight IRAN.

He's a prejudiced old warmonger. He loves his c* tho, doesn't he?

AMK   August 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

BAD

CHOICE

2008

Bulldog   August 5th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

McCain = 1/2 Bush + 1/2 Cheney

Monica for Obama in Indiana   August 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Bayh is not a good pick for Obama. I live in Indiana and I haven't seen anything Bayh has done. If he is good anywhere it is in the southern part of the state.

Besides, I believe Obama when he says he will announce the VP at the Convention.

sarah   August 5th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

for god's sake evan stay away from this train wreck.

Harley Rider   August 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

If Obama becomes President will the Secret Service have to wear Bow Ties?

David Goldman for OBAMA   August 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

THERE ARE PLENTY REPUBLICANS THAT ARE

SICK & TIRED OF ELECTING DONKEYS. THEY

WILL COME AROUND.

Susan   August 5th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

No matter who he chooses, that person will be a dmaned sight better than whatever Reuglican Mclame can come up with!

john williams san diego, ca.   August 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Bayh–don't tie your star to a falling, throw them under the bus flip-flopper. i'm believing in this change thing—every day is a new change in his changes.

EqualBranchesofGovernment   August 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Barack Obama would be better with selecting Governor Richardson from New Mexico as his VP. He has previous foreign policy experience under the Clinton administration and can help deliver votes from the Western states should Sen. McCain select Mitt Romney and will help deliver the hispanic vote.

Spider   August 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Oh I see, CNN. Edw (which probably stands for Easily Duped Weirdo) can make up a quote and you publish it. I, make one up and you delete it. If John McCain would have made a statement like that, it would be all over the media.

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   August 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

NotFallingInLine.org
================

Guess what? You are NOT FOOLING ANYONE, we know that you are the PUMA PAC WATER BOY!

BY THE WAY are you trying to tell us that ALL OF THOSE HILLARY SUPPORTERS WHO SWITCHED TO BARACK AFTER HILLARY LOST FAIR AND SQUARE, ARE THROWING AWAY THEIR PROMISING CAREERS? Now, now. don't forget, HILLARY IS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE? DO YOU THINK THAT SHE IS THROWING AWAY HER CAREER?

NOW, DO YOU SEE HOW WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE A FAKE?

Ron Nebraska   August 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Personally, I think Sen. Chuck Hagel would be the best choice for v.p.

Shelly   August 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

What Bayh has going for him that distinguishes him from other senators is his experience as Governor. Great choice!!

Lucieann   August 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Sen. Bayh is a very good choice, and I would applaud Barack for that choice…..Biden is good,there are a lot of good choices…Hillary isn't one of them, unless she sends Bill on a mountain-climbing excursion to Mt. Everest!!

Debby   August 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Bayh won't do anything for the ticket.

Mike   August 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Growing up in Indiana during the Governor Bayh years, I believe Obama would stupid not to pick Bayh as VP

BAYH 2016

Denise Groves   August 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I am so excited! Whoever it is, will be the right candidate for the ticket

Annie   August 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Sure, why not pick Bayh. Then he would have another dem in name only on the ticket who tends to vote more like republicans while Obama is tending to try and be more republican than McCain to garner votes. That would indeed be a first – 4 republican lites running for the first time in American history with no real democrats in the race ever. Now that is history making!!!!!

Arden   August 5th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Of all the candidates I am beginning to think that Evan Bayh may be the safest. He has the experience that Obama lacks in some areas, Hillary Clinton voters may be enthusiastic about the choice and most important Obama has to feel comfortable with his running mate and God forbid if something happens to Obama, Evan Bayh could take over and keep things running as smoothly as possible under emergency conditions.

rachel   August 5th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Yeah what ever, Obama's ego will have him choose someone who he has no fear will out shine him. Obama can do what he wants I am not enthralled with him.

independent   August 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

obama-bayh. sounds like pig latin.

jd   August 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Obama is Intelligence, McSurge is BUSH once again.

Joseph, Los Angeles California   August 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I like the guy, Bayh, but still feel that Obama should pick Hillary. I was, and am an Obama supporter and have come to feel that Hillary Clinton is a better choice for him.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   August 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Obama should choose Bayh/ Biden/ or Clinton.

Preferrably Biden.

Spider   August 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

bob in LA-

By definition, the word candidate means a possible choice. After being chosen by the Presidential candidate and the parties convention, a VP candidate would then be be termed the Vice Presidential running mate. You must be another example of an educated Obama supporter.

Wisconsin who?   August 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Who is this "wisconsin" woman, and why is she "pulling" for Edwards? John does NOT share, my dear!

Democrat for John McCain   August 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

It will be a good pair. Bayh also has very little experience in foreign policy. Vote John McCain.

John "I don't cheat on my dying wife" Edwards   August 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Well, not when I can help it, which is not very often.

Bayh is stealing my schtick – Hollywood hair and looks. That's right, style over substance, baby!

Clif   August 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

no! independant hillary. That makes you ignorant.

EBC, MD   August 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

We're FIRED UP and READY to GO!!!!!

We're FIRED UP and READY to GO!!!!

We're FIRED UP and READY to GO!!!

Scott L   August 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

LOL! Yes, please select Bayh! It doesn't matter whom Obama selects, he will get crushed in November. Everyone please please please mark my words on this. Obama will NEVER win the white house. Dems are smoking some happy pies thinking it will happen. There is a silent republican majority that are not being polled and whom will quietly pull the lever for John McCain.

Lisa   August 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

For the first time in my Adult life, I never even heard of this guy!

Regan, IL   August 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

The people will have the last laugh. George's legacy will be the worst of all the presidents. He will be the first president who allowed torture. He will be the first president to have an openly corrupt Justice Department.

The sad thing is he thinks he did a good job. He wants to go back and play golf, when he is solely responsible for the loss of over 4,000 soldiers. May he never rest in peace for those poor souls.

How can anyone trust a president who goes to war for personal reasons. Especially when that president ducked a war when duty called.

I'm sad today because we allowed him to get away with deeds that were borderline criminal. His henchmen are now jumping ship or hiding, the rats.

It's not too late; throw GW and his policies overboard by voting against McCain.

John - texas   August 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

This is a done deal…..bayh is VP….

Lauren, ID   August 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I really wish he would choose John Edwards. He would be the perfect VP. But the world is so crazy, and it's all about politics and getting certain states. That's a shame.

The Republicans don't need to win because of their horrendous record in Congress or the White House. They were giddy with power and the American people are suffering for it.

Someday we'll look back on this time and wonder how we, the American people could have been so stupid. We let GW stomp all over our Constitution. It's shameful.

JOHN   August 5th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

NO WONDER HE WONT PICK HILLARY, BILL DID A TAP DANCE THAT GEGORY HINDS WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD OF. GEEEEES.

Hopeful in LA   August 5th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

No, "An Independent Hillary" not voting for Obama doesn't make you a racist — but it does make you look like you'd rather have four more years of the same Bush policies — how's that working your you, by the way? And don't forget the Supreme Court — maybe you'd like more right-wing Justices that would shape the direction of the Country for years and years to come. I'd much prefer a President who is not too stubborn and hard-headed to change his position when new information becomes available or as situations change. That does not make him a flip-flopper — it makes him smart and mature (two qualities lacking in our lame duck president.

Lisa   August 5th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I don't care who Obama selects he's not going to win anyway. As a Hillary supporter i'm not voting for him even if Hillary's on the ticket!

bill for barack   August 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hey, Barack was just in MY home state today. Maybe he's considering me for v.p. …………

Dave   August 5th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I think Bayh is good, but I do not know if he is the correct person.

carlo   August 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Well, An Independent Hillary, God will appropriately jot down what you just said about not voting for Obama even if he were on the ticket. Is it so impossible to believe that there are black men who have not allowed the mainstream to beat him down so he can walk with his head down? Whatever, but I digress…

I prefer Biden on the ticket. He's got hutzpah.

Jill   August 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

If people think that McCain is going to provide to them a better world they better think again. There is only one God or as you might say one Messiah. I hope and pray people would stop and look at Obama as if he is out to get us. This is man has lived a hard life just like many of us live today,he is honest and a hard working young man. I don't want another president that is going to tell us nothing but one lie after another. Let us stop looking at the color of this man skin and listen to his true words. Senator Obama say on task!!!!

Alex   August 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Bad VP choice, the DEMs can't get this seat back in Indiana.

Jesse   August 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Why take Bayh when you can have the real thing?

Obama/Hillary 08

S. Denice   August 5th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I used to think that Hillary was a good VP choice for Obama for party unity if nothing else. However, these PUMA nuts and die-hard Hillary fans has made me change my mind. Senator Obama can not and will not be forced or bullied into choosing a VP. Bayh seems like a good choice to me. GO Obama!!

Sylvia   August 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Chuck Hagel, please!

S. Boatman   August 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Mccain Is Going To Choose Someone From The Biker Rally So His Wife Can Who The Topless Beauty Contest And Who The Title Of Miss Cow Pie!

Franky   August 5th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

“First, Bayh’s service on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees counters Obama’s perceived weakness in foreign policy,” said Silverleib. “Second, Bayh’s largely centrist voting record helps counter GOP arguments that Obama is a typical liberal. And third, Bayh puts Indiana’s 11 electoral votes into play. If Obama becomes the first Democrat to carry the Hoosier State in 44 years, it could be potentially devastating to the McCain campaign.”

Alan, I like the way you think and by the way, he's one tough! sone of a gou!!! You see him at the primraries??

Hillary who??? LOL!!!

THat' the right ballpark…

Hillary who?? LOL!!!

Bob (NC)   August 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama is going to pick the traditional "old white politician" as his VP… figures.

Obama is just another politician.

Wilkes   August 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

"I don't think I'd vote for Mr. Flip Flop man Obama – even if he put God on the ticket as his VP. Guess that makes me racist?"

- I'd say it's even money that you are racist.

Sherry (d) - PA   August 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I've done some reading and research on Senator Bayh, and I would be VERY open to him being VP. He brings a lot to the table.

Wilkes   August 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

So what exactly did Luis add to the debate here except for more rambling, incoherent, kool-aid drinking Limbaugh rhetoric? We get that you neo-cons and PUMA radicals hate Obama and whatnot, but I think the discussion is centering around who the VP choice should be – not whether or not the man (or any man) is an idiot. If you, Luis, are indicative of the typical voter – of either party or candidate – then we are in bigger trouble than I thought.

deb   August 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

luis, i see your off your meds again.

Turnabout is Fair Play   August 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Vietnam Vet August 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
This is a riot! Mcbomb was talkin to some bikers today and they were
saying their woman were going to sign up for a dance contest. McBomb opens mouth and inserts foot volunteering his wife to compete. This contest is a topless dance contest!!!ROTFLMAO
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Aww man, you had my stomach hurting laughing so hard, if what you said is true, all I can do is laugh till I hurl. ROFL!!

An Independent Hillary   August 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I don't think I'd vote for Mr. Flip Flop man Obama – even if he put God on the ticket as his VP. Guess that makes me racist?

This campaign is really too much!

Olivia   August 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

You sure you want to do this,Sen Bayh?

A Woman In California For Obama   August 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I don't like or trust Bayh. Enough said.

Sheilah, MN   August 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama/Bayh doesn't sound right. I dont' know.

O/08

Libs be dopes   August 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

“First, Bayh’s service on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees counters Obama’s perceived weakness in foreign policy,

Perceived? NO WAY!

He visited there once……that counts.

"Experience you can count on"

Wisconsin   August 5th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

….

I'm still pulling for EDWARDS!

DKL   August 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

NO Bayh. There are so many others Barack can choose. Bayh may not even like Barack.

O/08

Wilkes   August 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I think, if Obama wants to shore up the older, moderate, white, male vote, he could do a lot worse than Sam Nunn. A Southern Democrat has just the right amount of conservatism and pro-military background to counterbalance that refreshing idealism and message of change that Obama is bringing to the table. Give it some thought, Barack.

victorhill   August 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Remember when Sen. McCain Said This;

"McCain said in April, “I’m sorry to tell you that the price of oil — as far as I can tell — is not gonna go down anytime soon until we eliminate our dependency on it. We can do that as a nation — we can turn out the lights five minutes earlier, we don’t have to drive the extra block.”

What’s wrong with this? Nothing in particular. In fact, it’s probably about as sensible as what Obama said about inflating our tires and getting regular tune-ups.

The difference is, Dems didn’t spend a week getting “giddy” about using lightbulbs as a political prop and insisting that McCain’s entire energy policy is composed of turning off the lights.

Sen. McClown For Center Ring

Obama 08

Can't Trust Them   August 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

The McCain camp turned away a black reporter, but kept other reporters. They then said it had nothing to do with race. When a female journalist tried to stand up for the reporter, she was turned away as well.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   August 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Some people will do anything to be noticed. That would be Bayh, who, if ever really supported Hillary for her view rather than his own future prospects, is still on "the scent."

"I want to be VP. I want. I want. I want.

Citizen Ruth   August 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

What Obama needs is a boring white guy as his VP, there are plenty of those around. Bayh fits the bill perfectly.

energy   August 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Why should Obama seek Hillary's help? I thought she is very divisive, anti-black, outdated, Washington insider, bagagges full, etc? Why is Obama not inviting grandma, "the worst speaker in history", Nancy Pelosi? Why not send Tim Kaine or Sebellius; Donna Brazille or Gloria Bolger and Jeff Cafferty or Roland Martin of CNN? Obama can also consider Chris Mathews of MSNBC?

Obama should learn from the experiences of the Gore 2000 and the anti-clinton movement. Win first. Choose Clinton for VP.

Obama for Unity 2008

dr. yes we can   August 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

whoever the one wants.he will get.i will support his choice.

marianna   August 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama-Bayh?

Yeah, bye-bye

Noah   August 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Bayh is a bad choice as VP. If Obama wants to seal the deal with democrats he needs to go with Hillary Clinton, or risk losing and fracturing the democratic party for years.

bob in L.A.   August 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Your headline is a lie- Bahy is NOT a VP candidate. No one is a VP candidate until voted on by the party which also means picked by the nominee and since neother has been done, you are misleading us with your choice of words.
Did anyone cliaming to be a journalist ever take writing courses?

edw   August 5th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

…"I hate the gooks," McCain said yesterday in response to a question from reporters aboard his campaign bus. "I will hate them as long as I live."

Barack the Tele-promp-ter Messiah   August 5th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I'm Barack Obama and I approve the message of wealth confiscation and redistribution.

Shannon, CA   August 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I think Barack can win Indiana without Bayh.

O/08

Hillarybot   August 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

This guy doesn't look honest. Not sure he is right for Barack. And the critics will start saying:

Bayh, Bayh Barack, or Bayh, Bayh Obama.

Don't like this choice.

Hillarybot   August 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Not happy about this choice. I don't trust this guy. He wasn't very nice to Barack in the primaries. Not sure he will be loyal to a Barack Administration. He should wait until Hillary runs in 2016, because she will lose in 2012.

Peter   August 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Bayh would be perfect for Obama

Erik P   August 5th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I hope that this brings about the announcement of the VP choice. I really like Bayh, I think that he has a lot of credentials that Obama needs in a running partner. First, he has experience (especially foreign policy experience). He also is very popular in Indiana so he can carry the state. And he was a big Hilary supporter. This helps because it can bring in (at least some) PUMAPac haters and without it actually being Hilary (which would drive away a big chunk of his base).

Much better choice than the other names being thrown around.

NotFallingInLine.org   August 5th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I sure hope that Evan Bayh doesn't throw away a promising career by hitching his wagon to Barack Obama, an arrogant weasel who sleazed off with a nomination that he did not earn and does not deserve.

Darragh Murphy, the treasurer of PUMA PAC, is also arrogant, collecting money from the members of PUMA PAC and using it for no one really knows what.

Knoxville

Vietnam Vet   August 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
This is a riot! Mcbomb was talkin to some bikers today and they were
saying their woman were going to sign up for a dance contest. McBomb opens mouth and inserts foot volunteering his wife to compete. This contest is a topless dance contest!!!ROTFLMAO

linda from South Dakota   August 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

oh well,, mcain,, we told ya ,,,, but you ahve to find out the hard way,, obama will win and thoe who support him will be rewarded with a great persident,,, thoe who dont,, well,, like i said to mccain,, oh well, tol dya,, go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turnabout is Fair Play   August 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Do it Obama, Bayh may have been stupid as hell during the primaries but hopefully he has wised up and realized that a democrat MUST take the Whitehouse and thereby he should help Obama.

Chris from NY   August 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I will be glad if he picked him. He's as smart as Obama. Defends him more sincerely than any other Clinton backer.

Victoria, NY   August 5th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Not sure I want this ticket. Didn't he support Hillary?

Obama 08

Luis   August 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

OMG what a moron………….

Welcome to the Third World America. This is the promise of the media created false Messiah .

This imposter is clueless, can't hold a position more than 24 hours, is completely unqualified to lead even a McDonald franchise and hangs out with scum like Wright, Farrakahn, Ayers, Ludacris and Rezko.
He has stated he wished he could rid himself of his "white blood" (read his writings if you dare) and will be eaten alive by the enemies of America. His child-like views on foriegn policy and the economy ensure our descent into also-ran status.

Great job DNC of "selecting" your candidate over the objection of Michigan, Florida and the will of 18 million Billary voters. Another brilliant strategic plan by Howard (Yeehaww) Dean and the DNC.

It was great to be on top for so long. Liberals, get ready for a wake up call if this Manchurian candidate gets in…..

Vote McCain or join the insane………….

Peter (CA)   August 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

For party unity, I was leaning towards Hillary.

But this would be a fantastic choice. A smart, popular senator who is more conservative and can address issues on that side. This would be a fantastic choice for you, Sen. Obama.

victorhill   August 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Remember when Sen. McCain Said This;

"McCain said in April, “I’m sorry to tell you that the price of oil — as far as I can tell — is not gonna go down anytime soon until we eliminate our dependency on it. We can do that as a nation — we can turn out the lights five minutes earlier, we don’t have to drive the extra block.”

What’s wrong with this? Nothing in particular. In fact, it’s probably about as sensible as what Obama said about inflating our tires and getting regular tune-ups.

The difference is, Dems didn’t spend a week getting “giddy” about using lightbulbs as a political prop and insisting that McCain’s entire energy policy is composed of turning off the lights.

Obama 08

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