August 6, 2008
Posted: 10:18 AM ET
Sen. Barack Obama is pushing his energy plan at an event with Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh.
Sen. Barack Obama is pushing his energy plan at an event with Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh.

(CNN) — Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday called Sen. Evan Bayh "one of the finest United States senators that we have," but gave no mention of what kind of vice president he thinks Bayh could be.

The Indiana senator, who introduced Obama, has been at the heart of the VP buzz. Political pundits had speculated that Obama might tap him to be No. 2 as early as this week because of their joint appearance.

Bayh, a former two-term governor of Indiana, was a big supporter of Hillary Clinton during the primaries. Advocates of an Obama-Bayh ticket say he'd help unify the party and could shore up some of Obama's weak spots because of his time on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees.

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Noah   August 6th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

If anyone actually thinks Hillary supporters will support Obama because of Bayh are dillusional..I can not get behind my party unless they do right by Clinton, who broke records this primary season. I want Clinton on the ticket, she earned my vote and it should be voters choice who will be second in command. Silly that we do not have a say in that position. Well, my say is its Clinton or I stay home.

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   August 6th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I thought the wonderkiind Obama was picking a candidate with a foreign sounding name like Mohammed or Ashai. Maybe they will become his secret advisors instead.

Maybe he will pick Barney Frank or Larry Craig. I think he likes Larry better since both he and Larry won Idaho, while Hillary beat Obama in MA. By the way Hillary won the mid west; both coasts; and Michigan, Florida and Texas. Tell me again what states Obama won? Oh yeah, I forgot, Bam won Iowa. Give me a break.

Bam is a loser and is a risky choice.

Ron democrat turned independent   August 6th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

being the king of mind changers, obama will not select a VP till he as a comfortable lead in the polls. till then he will keep his ace in the hole (HILLARY) on stand by. hopefully it all backfires on him .

Phil in KC   August 6th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Bayh would be a good choice for VP. So would 2 or 3 other people touted to be on the short list. But I think Obama is looking to inject a bit of surprise factor, either in his choice or the timing of his announcement – or both.

Peter   August 6th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Bayh is in my top 3 best choices for VP

Charles   August 6th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Obama would never select Evan Bayh for VP because Bayh would come across as clearly more qualified than Obama. Obama needs someone who will not overshadow him in ability. Hmmm. Now I see the problem.

Gramma Faye /Idaho   August 6th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

All you people crying about McCain's voting record should take a look at a bunch of crap that was attached as "PORK" to a lot of it. The last vote a couple months ago had so much pork from one of ID Sen. I wrote him and it was not a pleasant letter. I am just glad he isn't running again. Some of these guys and gals will do anything to get some stupid slipped through. Even to a military funding bill. I would like to see that practice outlawed and everything gets voted on with its own merits. Make these politicians earn their keep.

Jo   August 6th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I do not think that Sen. Obama really wants to share the stage with anyone and certainly not one who is more qualified than he to be the nominee. That is why he probably won't pick Hillary Clinton. The problem with this narrative is that without her on the ticket, his path to win in November is much more difficult. Every other choice will be compared to her and they will be found deficient. Either they will not be experienced or knowlegeable enough or they will not be charismatic enough. Good luck Senator Obama. I wish you well. You can choose to win big with Hillary Clinton or you can slog it out and hope that you can eke out a win. You can get close without her and you may win but with her this election is over.

Tom Williams   August 6th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Paris Hilton who offers as much as Obama does will be BOs VEEP.
Paris!! Paris!! Paris!! Go Paris and Obama!!

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   August 6th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Obama wants to tax the profits of the oil company's. I bet none of you dems see the problem with that do you. The problem is if he dose that he will also have to place those same taxes on all companies or it is a violation of the constitution. Also I would like to point out that under his plan that $1000 would also go to help the people on govt. programs. In other words if your taxes are paying for them to live for free they will still get that same benefit that you get. Crap.

Emma, San Jose, CA   August 6th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Good way to show what a terrific statesman your candidate will be, GOP.
Why is his campaign so punctuated with silly ads, bitter and smirky remarks about the opponent, and ungentlemanly retorts. Does anyone wonder how McCain would have slung mud at Hillary if she were the nominee? He has shown his colors.

RRO   August 6th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

McCain is a better debater than Obama, just like Hillary was a better debator than Obama. McCain will go into those town hall meetings and those Presidential debates and wipe the floor with Obama. Why else would Obama refuse to do the town hall meetings with McCain.

All McCain has to do right now is keep the polling numbers close until the real election begins, after the primaries. Then he will hit those debates, show his experiance and knowledge on a wide variety of issues and leave Obama stumped.

The Media has seriously hurt Obama, and so has his own campaign. They talk so much about Obama, they show so much of Obama, he is losing the new quality he had. People are getting over their inital obsession and starting to look at him.

Obama needs a VP who can be a pit bull. Who can go out there and sell the negative ads about McCain, who can fight hard in the VP debate, and who can rally the independant and moderate voters who are nervous about McCain. He needs a populist, he needs someone with experiance.

Right now Obama is trying to play for the middle ground and not piss of anyone. Unfortunatly that won't work. He is trying to win states that are to different to support the same person. He needs Hillary Clinton. He will piss off some people but her advantages outway her disadvantages.

As for Bill, he spends most of his time abroad now anyways. Simply ban him from the White House, keep public appearances with him and Obama to a bear minimum and show Hillary a lot at the White House.

The only other way this works without Hillary as VP, is if he leaks or announces that Hillary will be part of his Cabinet in a substantive role, such as Secretary of State or Attorney General. This will motivate her supporters to get out and vote so she gets something.

Dean P Valencia Ca   August 6th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Don't pick Hillary-she shouldn't ruin her political future for Obama.

Hillary 2008 or 2012

Vig   August 6th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Obama will choose someone who can help him get elected, but not overshadow him (that's why Hillary isn't even in the running). And being basically selfish, Obama will pick someone that indulges his ego needs – like Richardson – that kiss, kiss brown nose.

RRO   August 6th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

The only perk of being Vice President of the United States, is that it sets you up for an eventual run for your parties nomination for President. Among Democrats it is no secret that there is a push for Hillary to run, either after Obama loses or after he finishes his time as President.

Either way, few of these people would want to go against Hillary, so there is little motivation behind being Vice President. Which would explain why a number of the more ambitious people have said no.

Further, the polling numbers are starting to scare people in the party. I think Obama is letting speculation run wild around a few candidates he would be most intrested in and see how the numbers play. I think is staff has reservations about Hillary, but I do believe them when they say they were friends, espcially since Hillary helped him get elected to the Senate. I think they will look at the numbers and in the end it will be the Obama / Clinton ticket, a lot of people want.

DJ Los Angeles   August 6th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Bayh is solid and an excellent selection for VP. Indiana may want to vote blue for the first time in decades as a result.

Anonymous   August 6th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Bayh is solid and an excellent selection for VP. Indiana may want to vote blue for the first time in decades as a result.

texas DEM   August 6th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

VP CLINTON

Obama-Junkie, IL   August 6th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Evan Bayh is not going to be Obama's pick for VP. Bayh is a safe and boring pick for Obama as VP. They could campaign together okay and govern together okay. Tim Kaines has been an Obama supporter from the start and shares similiar biography roots, plus Obama and Kaines have good political chemistry.

Hillary will be to bossy, thinking that she is campaigning to be co-president with Obama and not vice president. Plus Obama does not trust a Hillary and Bill Clinton in the White House. If Hillary was a divorcee or widow, then Hillary could be a good second choice for VP.

"Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it." Obama 95   August 6th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

OH… another guy turned down the loser I guess… no shock there.

Who want's to sign on to the Titanic…

Bye Bye Obama… we knew you were done when you went to Hillary… the writting is on the walls and in the polls… and with your latest radical connection this morning… it's only going to get worse.

Arkansas Undertaker   August 6th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I want HILLARY CLINTON for Vice-President!!!!!!!

OBAMA/CLINTON 2008

Republican for obama   August 6th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

bunch of fake democrats

Mike   August 6th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama, what a joke.

Hillary 012

Frank, New York   August 6th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Obama should pick Hillary since his support is slipping. The enthusiasm has turned to reality and if he doesn't pick Hillary, there will be many who vote McCain or just won't vote.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   August 6th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I trust Obama's V.P. choice. When he DOES select a VEEP, he/she will be a good one!

Steve   August 6th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Just wanted to leave a thought on the unproductive term "flip flop" Politicians are now so afraid of being labeled a flip flopper that progress in Washington has come to a hault. Obama offers an energy compromise, some drilling in exchange for more money to fund alternative resources. Extremely logical and the inevitable solution and Mccain says he's confused and CNN is asking if Obama is flip flopping. Please CNN do the country a favor. Dont ever use the word Flip Flop when it comes to energy solutions. It's time for the Great Energy Compromise!

Sandi AZ   August 6th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hey all you Hillary supporters! You need to get all your people together and send in $1.00 each to pay off some of her debt, rather than wasting time critizing Obama and McCain. If she has 18 million supporters the debt would almost be abolished! How about it? Any moron who has read and watched tv and did their homework would know Obama did not steal Hillarys policies. Read all the story, go to all networks and compare notes. Personnally, Evan Bayh is a good choice, but there are lots of other good choices too.

Mike - Texas   August 6th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Obama is just looking for "air" time to be floating this now.

Susan   August 6th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Hey Obsession – no thanks, I think I will wait and see a factual movie. I believe the movie is W!!

Leave HIM alone   August 6th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I'm sure if it was up to CNN, they would hand the election to Mc cain, just report the news in a fair and balance way. I just saw a segment on filp flopping, which would supposedly talk about both candidates flip flops, but in true cnn fashion, ONLY 0bama's filp flops were mentioned, this is such BS!!!

Rascal Scooter   August 6th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I will be voting for the smart young guy NOT the old DUMB guy. Its quite clear.

Vote Obama…….08

mm   August 6th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Maybe Bayh does not want to be on a losing ticket.

Susan   August 6th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Can we just Chill out until he make his choice? CNN is hyping it up to make news. I am sure they will immediatley find fault, as it is so obvious they have been bought and paid for by McCain. this won't get posted, but I took a shot!

Candy West Virginia   August 6th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Anyone and I mean anyone BUT Hillary!

ex-Republican for Obama   August 6th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Obama will pick a winner.

Non-Believer   August 6th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Wake up America:

Actually, many of the people that had voted for him would change his mind knowing in today. YOU STOP.

Farce Pest   August 6th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Mike, Boston: Did you consider the possibility that employers researched your fake resumes and decided… they were fake?

Wake up America   August 6th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Please Hillary supporters, STOP with the 18 million votes. Most of them came before Obama was a household name (California, New York…) and good part of those would've went to Obama. Another part of them is the result of a prolonged primary where OBAMA at the later stages was not even competing anymore…cause he had already won…

ANd let's not talk about the fact that she counts Michigan, Florida the sexist and the racist vote

Joe G   August 6th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

There was a poll that just came out that said that half of the people are already sick of hearing about Obama. You can put me on the list. The guy has been on the national scene for a year and already most are sick of him. It's because he has nothing new to say. It's all old left leaning democratic policies he's selling. The man is a joke.

But maybe I'll see the light and have an epiphany and vote for Barack, but I doubt it.

Where did Rev. Wright go or how about Michelle? Did they go on vacation?

Obsession the movie   August 6th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Do yourself a favor Obama supporters. See the movie called "Obseesion". Or you can go to obsessionthemovie.com for more info. Whether you are for McCain or Obama this is a must see!

tony   August 6th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hey John from Fl.
I hope you print this—
Because slime like this guy no matter who you are voting for should never be allowed on this when a lot of very good comments are left out—
I hope I meet you some day and know who you are—
You are at best TRAILER TRASH—

Lisa   August 6th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

No Hillary / No Vote !

tony   August 6th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

The proper succession for you DEms would have been Hillary for 8 then Obama as her VP would have given him the experience for him to be 8 Years–
But as usual you got it all backwards ( went for the talker not the substance) and now you will have neither—

cherrystrawberry   August 6th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Aliceinflorida:

I'd rather look at Obama anyday over McFrankenstein

Jeff   August 6th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

The advocates who think that Bayh is going to unify the party are really kidding themselves. There are democrats for Obama and those against. Those of us who do not support Obama will not support him no matter who is on the ticket. While I'm not going to run and vote for a republican, I will not suport someone I do not believe in either, just because he's a democrat. Obama is running on arrogance and rhetoric. You would have thought that we would have learned after G.W. Bush, but apparently not. Obama is just a democratic version of G.W. Bush.

bush league   August 6th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Once all the "undecideds" get a look at McCain in the debates, it won't matterif Obama picks Mickey mouse for the VP spot. McCain's getting slaughtered in the elections, thank God.

Alice in Florida   August 6th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I am so thoroughly SICK of Obama that I turn the TV off every time he comes on, just like I do with Bush. It used to be enough just to hit the mute button, but even that doesn't cut it anymore.

George   August 6th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Please choose Bayh. He is a do nothing as well…….

Mike, Boston   August 6th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Well then do the experiment for yourself Chris….and let me know your results

Kiah   August 6th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

What doesn't the MSM understand! He is NOT going to give the media or the McCain camp ANY indication of who he is thinking of naming his VP. PERIOD!

Mike, Boston   August 6th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Nick…are you serious?

That is your response. Do you read your local city newspaper….I mean a big city. Yes, they do have ads for CEO's and law partners.

I am not trying to change anyones mind…I am just saying do the experiment.

And apparently the other senior law partners at these firms don't think he is qualified…but I will take your word for it Nick since you can't even read the newspaper correctly.

NY State of mind   August 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This just out. As many of us thought and now is being told by a head member of PUMA who has just quit do to the lack of substance in the McCain camp. PUMA really stands for People Under the McCain Administration. They created it shortly after the Dem debates to fool the Clinton supports while there blood was still boiling to divide the party. Again no botttm to low but they do prove they are smarter enough to know people are gullable!!!!!!

Caryl - Connecticut   August 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This whole election process (2 years ) has been SCAREY from the get go! We are really sending SCAREY messages to the whole world.
Look at who we got for candidates. This is the best we (the UNITED STATE of AMERICA ) can come up with ! An old man and an inexperienced one! It's time we started taking more interest in who we elect to what and when. What are their QUAILIFICATIONS ? Just because they have $$ doesn't make them Presidential, nor that they have OUR best interests at heart.
It's always been about MONEY AND POWER.

Sooooooooooooo, the QUESTION IS: Who do we want to give the POWER to? soooooo they can get the MONEY.???????

Time to THINK ABOUT IT ! THINK BEFORE YOU CAST YOUR VOTE

Jesse   August 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This country deserves a White House with Hillary Clinton inside.

California Gold   August 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

To JohnFL, great post. I wouldn't be surprised to see the voter stats after the election solidly show vets abandon McCain like the plague. This veteran certainly will.

john williams san diego, ca.   August 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Another day of Osama campaigning and another day of enlightenment..(CHANGES)

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

TO JOSEPH IRAQ WAR VET: THANKS SON, FOR YOUR SERVICE!

People need to get over Hillary! You would actually vote for McBush rather than Sen. Obama????????????????????????????????

A vote for McCain is a vote for the SAME! PLEASE think long and hard before voting for another FAILED GOP PRESIDENT!

WE HAVE HUGE PROBLEMS, WE ARE IN A CRISIS! WAKE UP!

IS $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT NOT ENOUGH?

IS SPENDING $1.38 BILLION IN IRAQ ……..EACH AND EVERY DAY NOT ENOUGH????

IS THE FACT, THAT BUSH/CHENEY LIED TO US IN ORDER TO GO TO WAR WITH IRAQ…….NOT ENOUGH OF AN INSULT??????

Can't go on, but I am asking my fellow Americans to PLEASE THINK FOR YOURSELVES! TAKE TIME TO RESEARCH BOTH SIDES!

OUR NATION'S FUTURE DEPENDS ON US, THE PEOPLE, MAKING A WISE DECISION………. BEWARE OF ALL THE LIES FLOATING AROUND THE INTERNET …….USE YOUR GOD-GIVEN BRAINS!

Lou Dobbs’s Independent   August 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Vote for Mc Cain Bush third term

Vote for Obama Bush third term

Obama and Mc Cain are flip flop

Hillary is the only one can bring real change

Hillary 08

Nick   August 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Mike, Boston- you are an idiot. First of all local newspapers don't don't have want ads for CEOs and Senior partner. Second, Obama could easily be a senior partner at any law firm in the country with his experience. You're whole senario is idiotic.
Obama Supporter from FL- Bayh is a two term governor of Indiana. He has a huge political machine in place in Indiana, and will further boost Obama's fundraising ability. He is the best choice. You not wanting two senators on the ticket has no validation.
Brendan H., San Antonio, TX- Labeling Edwards as an "experienced politician from the South" is ludacris. Edwards was a one term unsuccessful senator, loser in the 2004 and 2008 Pres. Primaries. Didn't even win his home state as VP in 2004. You think Edwards can help "fight fire with fire" Obviously you didn't see the VP debate in 2004 when Cheney wiped the floor with Edwards. Edwards is the biggest loser in the democratic party.

Non-Believer   August 6th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Jen B:

You need to get over the fact that he needs her supporters. He's said it himself. All we want is to see her in an important role in his administration. If he denies that, he's a fool and doesn't deserve the White House. 18 million people did not select him for the dem's nominee and if he ignores that, he truly is arrogant.

Since he's so good with math, I'm sure he'll figure it out.

Moderate for O   August 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

"Mike-Boston"….it's called being "over qualified"

Atty in FL   August 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

God, I'm so sick of his face! Its everywhere!!!!!!!! Hey, come to think of it, he kinda is like Paris & Britney.

Nom Deplume   August 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Joe the vet,

Being EIC of the Harvard Law Review will not get you a coffee at my AmLaw 200 firm.

Ask any lawyer. They are likely not that impressed.

I have more law degrees than Obama and can (and have) tied liberals up in knots as they try to patch all the holes I poke in his "policies." Even the revised ones.

John, Boston   August 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hey Joseph….IRAQ WAR VET…

First thanks for your service…..

Second…..All of that info was contained on his resume….the only thing removed was United States Senator

HSNP   August 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

NO HILLARY ON THE TICKET, NO VOTE FROM ME.

Nom Deplume   August 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

said it before, and I will say it again. Obama cannot pick a VP that will upstage him by having better credentials.

That leaves practically no one. Nearly everyone in a governor's office or on the hill has more experience than Obama. It is truly a no-win situation for him.

Methinks he has to suck it up and pick a Biden, Richardson or Hillary. He will look smaller for it, but no one else helps him except for a total no name.

Jan   August 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

You Obama people must remember–you are voting for Obama–not a stronger runningmate–vote McCain–he is his own man!

PHIL TEXAS   August 6th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Heres some of Obamas "CHANGE"
*more taxes on gas ( we need this)
*raise in capital gains tax from 15% to 28%( almost a 100% increase
*will let Bush Tax Cuts expire in 2010 (will hurt the economy more)
*impose a 10% payroll tax surcharge
* increase government regulations ( more taxes)

These are "Changes" we do not need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noBAMA

noBAMA 2008 or ever

nobama
nobama NOBAMA noBAMA

noBAMA
noBAMA

noBAMA

Janey/Michigan   August 6th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Amazing how all Obama supporters are worried sick about Obama's VP–makes you wonder why he needs a strong running mate? McCain can choose who he wants–he is the stronger of any 2 he could pick! Think before you vote–it should not be a huge worry who the running mate will be. What do we want–a puppet or a master?

checkthisout   August 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

MICHELLE OBAMA

or

AL SHARPTON

or

JEREMIAH WRIGHT

or

OPRAH

OK ???????

Chris, Antioch, CA   August 6th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Mike from Boston,

Your little experiment is stupid. Of course prospective hirers are going to check the facts with the personal info and see it's too good to be true.

GARY   August 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

BELIEVE ME THE ONLY WAYOBAMA WINS IS IF HILLIARY IS ON THE TICKET. IF HE PICKS ANYONE ELSE BUT HILLIARY IT IS GAME SET MATCH MCCAIN+

Frank Canada   August 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

If you look at both candidates and compare them on every level it is impossible to have any consideration for John McCain.

He is constantly getting mixed up and misspeaking, he appears old and tired in most of his appearances, he continually lies or tries to confuse voters with half truths and he himself has said he voted for Bush policies 95% of the time.

His penchant for publicly insulting other nations for joking about ways to kill their citizens is not very clever and surely can't be seen as Presidential. Boy he is scary.

Joe Reg   August 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Hillary or Biden

for

V.P.

Any of those two tell it like it is and heavy hitters.

Go B.O. go!

Chris, Antioch, CA   August 6th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Of course it's Bayh: foreign policy experience; a former really effective governor; can bring in the white male votes Obama needs; if he can swing Indiana, and he probably will, this election's over; and he wants to be President one day himself. He's the ultimate team player / hard worker. Now, they only need to get him to whiten his teeth (just saw an interview).

Obama / Bayh, Obama / Bayh, Obama / Bayh, Obama / Bayh, see how much fun that is to say.

TonyInKentucky   August 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

August 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

I would rather not see two senators on the ticket – can't he get someone with executive experience, or military experience?

Bayh already did two terms as Governor of very conservative Indiana. He is extremely well qualified, more so than any recent President.

Joseph IRAQ WAR VET   August 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

HEY MIKE FROM BOSTON ON THAT RESUME YOU PUT OUT, DID YOU PUT DOWN THAT YOU WENT TO HARVARD AND MADE PRESIDENT OF THE HARVARD LAW REVIEW? DID YOU PUT DOWN THAT YOU TAUGHT CONSTITUTIONAL LAW? DID YOU HAPPEN TO MENTION THAT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN MORE ABOUT HISTORY, ECONOMICS, LAW, CORPORATE TAX LAW, AND FOREIGN POLICY THEN JOHN MCCAIN AND GEORGE BUSH KNOW COMBINED?
HMMMM …… I WONDER WHAT JOHN MCCAINS RESUME WOULD LOOK LIKE LETS SEE……WAS PART OF THE LOVELY KEATING FIVE GROUP, HAS A TERRIBLE SHORT TEMPER, CALLED HIS WIFE THE C WORD AFTER SHE MADE FUN OF HIS HAIR, BY THE WAY THIS IS HIS SECOND WIFE WHO HE LEFT HIS FIRST WIFE FOR BECAUSE SHE GAINED SO MUCH WEIGHT AFTER HER CAR ACCIDENT.
DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON GEORGE W BUSH RESUME, LOL HE IS TOO EASY WITH ALL OF HIS FAILED COMPANIES.

E8 alpha foxtrot,Ft. Myers   August 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Does it matter?
His policy will be guided only by polls. He could select Paris Hilton–they'er both very hip in pop culture.

Jen B   August 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

The Hillary supporters need to quit grieving, accept the reality that their candidate lost the contest, Obama waged an admirable campaign and true Democrats will support him in his battle to defeat the Republicans, no matter who he chooses as his VP.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   August 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Obama wants to enhance the image he portrays of being attractive to Hillary supporters, so he's praising this guy.

How phony can you get?

Answer: Even more phony than Obama is now. Next we'll hear how he's simply breathless over the idea of Bill Clinton campaigning for him. We all know what Clinton, the most successful president in the last half of the 20th century, thinks of this greedy tot.

I will remember Bill's treatment and Bill's opinion when I go to the polls. Americans are not nearly as gullible as Greedy Tot would like to believe.

If Bill Clinton doesn't like him, Obama is bad for America.

TyWebb   August 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Bayh seems to be the most well-rounded selection – former governor, current senator, foreign policy credentials, and can likely gather many Clinton supporters, let alone possibly turn Indiana from red to blue.

Lisa   August 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Hillary!

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 6th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Democrat, New York……..Don't worry……..she want……and even if Obama is elected President and his legacy is medicore, it could not hold a candle to the accumulated tarnish that Hillary has attain during her political career……as far a Bayh is concern…..he is a converter to Obama…….and to have a derivate Hillary supporter as VP……not good politics……politicans tend to say what is expected of them and keep hidden of what they are really thinking.

Bulldog   August 6th, 2008 11:33 am ET

In McCain's first celebrity ad did anyone notice the background music was "Back in Black" by AC DC? I've never heard anybody pick up on that and I think that is significant. Don't tell me that just happened to be coincidental.

Raymond Duke   August 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

John in Florida. At least McCain voted on something and made a decision. One thing you are correct on. You can't criticize Obama's voting record because he really hasn't got to much of one. All the bills he keeps trying to take credit on is ones that he was a co-signer. All he did was sign on to somebody elses bill. He did no work. When I go out to the VA hospital for treatment I never hear anybody say they are going to vote for Obama except some black veterans and every once in a while a left winger liberal. Most comments from the veterans i talk with or negative toward Obama.

Pumas support Depends   August 6th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary will not be on the ticket. Obama doesn't need her.

Obama Supporter from FL   August 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

I would rather not see two senators on the ticket – can't he get someone with executive experience, or military experience?

Shari, NY   August 6th, 2008 11:23 am ET

The news media should stop the speculation. One week it could be this person – the next week it could be someone else and then maybe not. I no longer read articles on who might be the VP. Don't be suprised if the person who you think would be the most unlikely pick actually becomes the chosen one. In the meantime enjoy the Olypmics and wish Sen. Obama a nice vacation which he needs!

Raymond Duke   August 6th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Cnn I love the way that when somebody comes out with a plan and then Obama comes on board how you state how close they are on it. It is a good spin. Kind of like you at cnn portayed Obama and Clinton in the primarys saying they were nearly identical. The only thing that you at cnn left out on purpose was that Obama stole all his plans from Hillary Clinton. People should do as I do and just quite watching you anymore. I figured out that if all I am going to get is spin for Obama and not the facts I did not need to waste the electricty or time watching you.

Tony   August 6th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Obama had better pick either Clinton or Biden.

When is the man going to start thinking?

Moderate Democrat, New York   August 6th, 2008 11:20 am ET

I miss my Hillary!!! I don't think she should be on Obama's ticket as VP. If Obama does become president, and his legacy is even just mediocre, it will tarnish Hillary's politcal clout. Just being his VP would tarnish her politcal clout.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 6th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Whomever get's the VP Spot, America will be Proud.

Ellie, Boyds MD   August 6th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Brilliant!!! Sen. Obama has been very savvy in keeping his VP decisions close to his heart and NOT allowing anyone to dictate to him who he should chose. I commend him for taking his time and not being pressured into making a any quick decisions.

Texas Trail Dog!   August 6th, 2008 11:18 am ET

WHO YOU GONNA TOUT OBAMA? I SURE HOPE IT'S NOT HILLARY. I DON'T WANT TO SEE HER RUIN HER POLITICAL FUTURE.

Jill American   August 6th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Bayh 'could shore up some of Obama's weak spots because of his time on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees' … gee … Hillary is on the Armed Services Committee.

Not good enough if your a woman eh Sweetie?

dr. yes we can   August 6th, 2008 11:17 am ET

the one will choose when he wants. obama '08

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 6th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Evan Bayh would be a great choice, but given the demographics of the candidate himself (Obama) and the obvious contentiousness coming, Obama will be strongly considering an experienced politician from the South – i.e., Nunn or Edwards.

This campaign is going to get nastier, racist and nationally divisive, and the Democrats had better prepare to fight fire with fire or you're going to get four more years of terrible foreign and domestic policy management in this country.

Billy J -Austin-Tx   August 6th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Wesley Clark would go a lot further towards making Hillary fans warm up to the ticket. I don't think anyone saying they would vote for McCain in these forumns is really a democrat, just lying troublemakers. BUT! The dems run the risk of many of us just sitting it out. It sounds terrible and in the long run if the Republicans get back in, it could be. But …… we just aren't tuned in to rainbows and hoping. We prefer taking it to the opposition, old school. We might be wrong, and there is some kind of vibe Obama can use like a hypno ray to get the republicans to put away their special interests and fear mongering, but I doubt it. Dear lord help us if he can't, cuz the nation is really hurtin' for some good news.

Mike, Boston   August 6th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Everyone please try this….it will definately help you decide who you should vote for!!!!

I would like everyone to google Sen. Obama's resume. Please copy and paste it to Word. Then replace his name with any general name, like Mike Johnson. Then replace the address and phone number with your own.

Now, leave everything as is on the resume, except remove "United States Senator" and its relevant information. (we are doing this because well lets face it he has only been in Congress for less than two years and has spent that time running for President).

Now comes the fun part. Go to your local city newspapers help wanted section. Locate ten "prestigous" jobs in your city such as CEO, or senior partner at a law firm.

Mail this resume to the appropriate address. Wait 30 days and tell me how many interviews you have been offered!!!!

This is great I did this….and guess how many responses I got to the resume!!!!!!! HAHAHA thats right people

ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you need anymore proof that he is not qualified to be POTUS???????????

bill for barack   August 6th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Why should he have to even give a hint now ?
The choice is his and the correct time is during the convention.

John FL   August 6th, 2008 11:11 am ET

McCain’s Record of Vet Support, Just Another Buffalo Chip

John McCain’s campaign for president recently took him to the annual Sturgis biker rally where he spoke with veterans at the Buffalo Chip Campground. He could not have picked a more appropriate setting to offer up his wife, Cindy McCain, for a topless beauty contest and brag about his record of supporting veterans. He failed on both counts, however, to give these veterans the full McCain:

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has given John McCain a grade of D for his support of veterans:

Disabled Veterans of America gave him a 20% rating on support for veterans while giving Obama an 80% rating:

Per Vietnam Veterans of America John McCain has “voted against us” in 15 key votes:

John McCain is one of the few veterans running for office that VoteVets has refused to endorse:

To name just a few votes by John McCain against veterans:

McCain voted against an amendment providing $20 billion for VA medical facilities [5/4/06]

McCain voted against providing $430 million to the VA for outpatient care and treatment for veterans [4/26/06]

McCain voted against increasing VA funding by $1.5 billion by closing corporate loopholes [3/14/06]

McCain voted against increasing VA funding by $1.8 billion by ending abusive tax loopholes [3/10/04]

The man even voted against giving combat duty troops more time at home between extended tours.

John McCain had the gall to not only be rude, but to lie to a vet
about his record of endorsements from veteran groups and then had the nerve to refuse further questioning on the issue:

“I’ve been endorsed in every election by every veterans organization that do that, I’ve been supported by them, and I’ve received their highest awards from all of those organizations. So I guess they don’t know something you know.”

Later, during his town hall meeting, McCain admitted he does “not have a perfect voting record,” and then announced questions about veterans issues were off limits: “I will be glad to debate a lot of things, but not that one.”

Not only was John McCain a no show when it came to voting on the GI Bill he opposed, a bill which the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars fully supported, he now wants to limit veteran health care to only combat related injury in order to save money. Per retired Army General Robert Gard, McCain’s proposal to limit health care to only combat injuries would “shortchange those veterans who suffer from non-combat related conditions”. McCain is apparently unconcerned about the number of veterans this would affect, including the 15% of female combat veterans who suffer from military sexual trauma.

This comes as no surprise. When the VA was busted recently for
circulating a memo suggesting doctors lower their diagnosis on veterans suffering from PTSD in order to save money, John McCain replied: “it’s not important.”

Older veterans remember well how John McCain and John Kerry shut down all further investigation into remaining MIA/POW in order to open up trade with Vietnam over the protests of family members. They remember full well how these families were treated and talked to by McCain. They also remember how John McCain’s father-in-law immediately opened up a beer industry in Vietnam as soon as trade resumed.

Susan   August 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Please pick Hillary for veep, so you can win! The two of you had over 18 million votes each during the primaries………pick Hillary & pull the supporters together!

Obama/Hillary 08

ANGIE   August 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Hillary is gonna be the vp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jill in Chicago   August 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Evan Bayh is not a substitute for Hillary. It will be a steeper uphill climb for Obama if he does not put Hillary on the ticket. I am not convinced this will be a landslide election, polls are not indicative of the actual votes. New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio…has everyone forgotten what happened at these primary caucases? What kind of leadership does Obama offer when he refuses to acknowledge the strengths of Hillary Clinton and everything she has to offer this candidacy.

Dave from Menifee   August 6th, 2008 11:07 am ET

They make a good match. I was very impress with him (Bayh) this morning on one of the early morning talk shows. He really knew a lot about Obama plans better than anyone else I have herd talking about the Dems plan for America.

Independent voter   August 6th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Obama seems to be the only serious candidate running for president.

Don't know why, but Mccain seems to have an obsession with Paris Hilton.

IronMan   August 6th, 2008 11:04 am ET

I was a supporter of Hillary Clinton but I will settle for 2nd best.

Go Obama for 8yrs then help HRC for the following 8yrs

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