August 21, 2008
Posted: 04:06 PM ET

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Obama says he has made up his mind.
Obama says he has made up his mind.

(CNN) — The political world may not yet know who the next Democratic vice presidential candidate will be, but Barack Obama does.

The Illinois senator told USA Today Thursday he has made up his mind on who he will ask to join him on the Democratic presidential ticket.

"Yes," Obama said matter-of-factly when asked if the decision had been made.

But Obama refused to say whether the newly-minted Democratic VP had been informed yet. "I won't comment on anything else until I introduce our running mate to the world," he said. "That's all you're going to get out of me."

Obama is expected to appear at a rally with his running mate in Springfield, Illinois Saturday. It remains unclear just when the campaign will announce the VP choice via text message.

UPDATE: CNN's Chris Welch reports Barack Obama confirmed to reporters in Virginia he has made up his mind.

“I did say that I've made the selection and that's all you're going to get," Obama said.

Watch: "I've made the selection," Obama says

Filed under: Barack Obama


Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

AArrrrggghhhh! So how much longer is he gonna keep us in suspense? I've already chewed my toenails down to the nubs!

MT, Texas   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

This is too funny. To watch Obama drag the announcement out to try to create a buzz, when all the top picks are big disappointments. I personally hope Biden gets it, because that would be the most detrimental for their hopes in November. But I have to say Kaine sure doesn't inspire confidence either.

Of course, his best bet for a win in November really would be Hillary … but would you feel safe with Bill and Hillary behind your back? Of course Bill could reinstate his fundraising campaign renting out rooms in the White House to the Chinese.

What's fascinating is to watch a campaign on such a rise start faltering and when you thought it impossible, lose the election again.

Sam   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Without Hillary you can kiss it good bye.

lori   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I believe Erik is correct. to encure a victory in November, he has to put Clinton on the ticket as VP!!!!

Dave in Tampa, FL   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Please PLEASE let it be Gen Wes Clark!

That being said, Barack, my phone is charged and ready for the text telling me who my country's next Vice President is!

OBAMA/CLARK 08!!! (please, dear G-d)

mario   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Mccain 2008 , Hillary 2012 and 2016 , Bill won in 1992 and 2012 is Hillarys year :))

Obama Supporter   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Put Clinton on the Ticket Obama. Suck it up and put the woman on the ticket!!!

Terri   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

No Hillary

Her people are meeting with Johnny 'speople how pathetic

Go Bam
We got it in Nov.

Kate   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

This is ridiculous! What are we — in high school. Why don't you "text" me when you grow up!

LMAO AFL Not Credible   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It better be a good candidate.. otherwise everyone will hate you for making us wait.

Aaron   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It better be Hillary or my vote will go to McCain

Lillian Driver   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

He acts like it's not our business who he picks. The only way he could possibly get my vote, is if he says Hilary. But he won't.

Gerald   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

It really doesn't matter who it is..he could put Michael Phelps on the ticket…anybody but McSame!!
Seriously though I would like to see Gov. Sebelius on the ticket!!

Obama 08!!!!!!!

Jesse, St. Louis Park, MN   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

WESLEY CLARK!!!!!!!!!

Washington outsider, foreign policy/military background, progressive Democrat with campaign experience who knows how to attack McCain effectively!

Vegas   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Hi… I have a secret and I'm not telling…

Typical 3rd Grader!

He will pick someone as soon as they stop turning him down.
Nobody want's to attach themselves to a loser.

cevans, tx   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

HSNP:

So, be stupid and not vote!!

You all give Hillary to much credit!! And, I was once on the Hillary bandwagon….Only thing we have in common is the fact that she's a woman and that is just not good enough.

OBAMA '08 / YES WE CAN!!!

Dem for Unity   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

"My fellow Dems", Our time has come for Victory. Who cares about the Hillary bloggers. Who cares about the Ney sayers. Its our time. Obama Will win more hearts over. Lets Celebrate no matter who the pick is. Toast …..To our future.

lenny   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

no, guys. It is Al Gore. Whether u like it or not. It's time for the big hurt. Big Al. He da man

Jimmy in SC   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

All you people that say you will vote for McCain if he does not pick Hillary are out of your minds! Just like a child saying " if we dont play what I want to play then I am taking my toys and going home"! Well go ahead! Just hope you even have a home to taket hem to if McCain wins!

PatrickMN   August 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Dick Cheney!!!!!

Kim   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary has been extremely quiet for the past couple of days. hmmmm I hope she does not get on board this sinking ship. Please don't do it!!

SLIMSISTA FROM NEW YORK   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

COLIN POWELL…THAT WOULD BE AWESOME…

TWO AFRICAN AMERICANS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AND WILL DO A BETTER JOB THAN THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION…

OBAMA/POWELL I KNOW THAT WOULD UPSET THE STATUS QUO!!!

jorge lopez   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary will be the one….

Kiplangat   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The decider has decided that his running mate is JB

lenny   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

no, guys. It is Al Gore. Whether u like it or not. It's time the big hurt. Big Al. He da man

Jay   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Obama said he does not want someone who wants to be in the news all the time, meaning no drama queen, so I do not think it will be Hillary.

08 for America   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Kaine seems to be the best choice for VP. Few more hours to discover

Tiz   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Enough is enough! This is starting to drag on too long and feed right into the "Celebrity" behavior the republicans are accusing Obama of. This hold and wait has gone on for three days now, long enough for someone to develop and send out FAKE VP announcements.

I'm guessing Mr. Celebrity is baskin in this attention.

SLIMSISTA FROM NEW YORK   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

COLIN POWELL…THAT WOULD BE AWESOME…

TWO AFRICAN AMERICANS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AND WILL DO A BETTER JOB THAN THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION…

OBAMA/POWELL I KNOW THAT WOULD UPSET THE STATUS QUO!!!

Thomas, CT   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary - or no November victory.

It's as simple as that.

Brian   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Oooh who will he pick? Who cares? Knock it off already and just tell us who it is. We're not going to vote for you anyway.

jorge lopez   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary will be the one….

paul   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Louis Farkan
One elitest and the other is religious freak!

Barry Wakeling   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Go McCain!!!

Donna P.   August 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I hope it is Joe Biden since Biden thinks "Obama is a clean black person".

SLIMSISTA FROM NEW YORK   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

COLIN POWELL…THAT WOULD BE AWESOME…

TWO AFRICAN AMERICANS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AND WILL DO A BETTER JOB THAN THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION…

OBAMA/POWELL I KNOW THAT WOULD UPSET THE STATUS QUO!!!

John   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

ITS HILLARY!!! IM 100% SURE!!

I PRAY THAT IT IS MY BABY HILL!!

Thomas, CT   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hillary - or no November victory.

It's as simple as that.

Dem for Unity   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

"My fellow Dems", Our time has come for Victory. Who cares about the Hillary bloggers. Who cares about the Ney sayers. Its our time. Obama Will win more hearts over. Lets Celebrate no matter who the pick is. Toast …..To our future.

lol   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

maybe it's rezko the convicted felon, who got obama the sweet deal on his mansion. another possibility can be bill ayers the "friendly" unrepentant terrorist that barack thinks is an ok guy because he blew up the pentagon some thirty years ago, so since he's a professor now, he's a pillar of the community. or maybe he can step out of the box and bring rev. wright back from retirement!

Jesse, St. Louis Park, MN   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

WESLEY CLARK!!!!!!!!!

Washington outsider, foreign policy/military background, progressive Democrat with campaign experience who knows how to attack McCain effectively!

Jimmy in SC   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

All you people that say you will vote for McCain if he does not pick Hillary are out of your minds! Just like a child saying " if we dont play what I want to play then I am taking my toys and going home"! Well go ahead! Just hope you even have a home to taket hem to if McCain wins!

Dave in Boston   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

We're taking our country back. Get on board OR GET OUT OF THE WAY.

SLIMSISTA FROM NEW YORK   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

COLIN POWELL…THAT WOULD BE AWESOME…

TWO AFRICAN AMERICANS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AND WILL DO A BETTER JOB THE THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION…

OBAMA/POWELL I KNOW THAT WOULD UPSET THE STATUS QUO!!!

Richard PA   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Biden or HRC…

I like Biden alot because he can attack!!!

I like it when were on the attack for once. Please keep them on defensive instead of us!

The best Defense is a good Offense!!!

Go Bama 08

BUZZARD'S KORNER   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Whoever Obama has chosen as VP it will have been a very well thought out process, givin alot of consideration, weighing all the pros and cons to his decision, and standing by his word, that WE THE PEOPLE DESERVE TO KNOW FIRST!! THIS IS OUR CAMPAIGN, OUR GOVERNMENT, AND WE FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY HAVE A MAN WHO IS TRULY REPESENTING THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!

Not a Warmonger like McIdiot…..who all he knows how to do is FIGHT. SURGE…..AND BELITTLE!!!!

BUZZARD'S KORNER!!

Kevin, Austin   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Please, Please, let it be me! Or if not me, my best friend Diego.

Sorry, this whole veepstakes thing is getting silly.

No Hillary No Vote.

Hillary No Vote.

That makes me laugh too.

Brian   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Republican's spending:

McCain owns 7 houses….. he wants the people of this nation to give him Number 8 at tax payer cost!

McCain also is going to use Tax Payer money to convince Tax Payers to put him in his 8th house!

What are YOU voting for?

Jeb   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Biden!!!

OH   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Here is my bet y’all…I say it is Jack Reed of Rhode Island. Jack Reed has the experience and back bone BUT he is not from the South.

The CON is that a North Easterner may not bode well for the Middle American people who can't see beyond their toes.

Having two very intelligent fellows on the ticket will be a negative; there is a need for one to speak in tongues average people understand.

Say someone like George Bush who can't put together a complete statement with out making a fool of himself.

Raul in California   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Kathleen Sebalius, fine governor of the State of Kansas will be Obama's vp. She is a terrific leader, elected and reelected on her own merrits, admired and respected by democrats,republicans and more importantly independants. woman of character, family person. She is an outsider, independant and will help Obama in many key areas.

Obama/Sebalius 2008 * Change we can believe in *

Dianne   August 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I hate to said it but he may have chosen Hillary by what he said about his choice.. I hope it is Biden.

Adam in NJ   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Regardless of who Obama chooses as his running mate or who McCain chooses or how much mud he slings, I'm voting for Obama.

Four more years of Republican rule is four more years of folly.

The World is Waiting   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

The World is Waiting for BHO to announce is VP. The World??? Really? I didn't know that BHO was running for President of the United World. That's news to me. Again, he is showing his arrogance and how much of an elitist he is as well as his ego. What garbage!!!! BHO needs to quit this race. Does he not know what office he is running for? It's called President of the United States not the world. Give me a break!!!!! Vote McCain. The last thing we need in office is a nutjob who is guided by his ego and not his brain. McCain in 2008.

SIMP   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I know he made a great choice because it won't be hillary clinton.

So Erik you can kick rocks, he does not have to put her on the ticket, and guess what he wont. and he will win the election in November. I get so tired of you hillary hot air blowers saying he better or he has to put her on the ticket, not gonna happen cappen. LOL

Go Obama

Slowpoke   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

He told someone last week he decided. Way to stay up to date.

Jo   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

If he hasn't selected Hillary he does not get my vote, McCain will and its the first time I will have voted republican

Juli   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

It will be interesting to see if he bows to the pressure and picks Hillary. Will make me definitely question his backbone and judgement. It's clear he wants someone else, but with his lack of experience, I won't be surprised if he goes with her, and succumbs to the pressure he's under. Not exactly commander-in-chief qualities.

Debra Austin, Texas   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Norm Deplume: Chavez, Waters, Ortega, Sanders sure would be better than Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, McCain.

rb in ne.   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

an idiot in the whitehouse and two more that want in……hmmmmm

Ridgeway   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

And the running mate is??? Ayres, Wright, bin Laden, Guevarra (he's dead but why not), Reid (no he's worse the others and he just looks dead)…..

Elizabeth   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

i hope its hillary that wuld b rlly gangster

Kim   August 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I'm not sure where my vote's going yet - but I do know this - I won't vote for the candidate that only agrees with my personal beliefs on select issues. My vote will be cast for the candidate that I believe will do what's best and most needed for our entire country right now - reduction of our debt and an end to the war.

Chris   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Who cares?

Franly all this cloak-and-dagger intrigue involving the VP choices (from both parties) is tiresome. Just name them already.

Not that it matters. People don't vote for VP. Edwards didn't help Kerry win any of the South.

Spencer   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I kinda wish it was Hiliary Clinton. I think they would make an awesome team. However he does not need her to win!!

John in Ohio   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

There's VP candidates I'd like to see, but short of a neoconservative Republican there's not a lot of people Obama can pick that will keep me from voting for him. My least favorite pick would be Hillary, but I'd tolerate her. I'd be very worried about Obama's health after next January, but I'd tolerate her regardless. Outside of that, I'd like to see Hagel (strange, I know, but I think he'd bring a lot to the ticket), Kaine, or Sebelius.

Jeffrey Rath   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Hillary

sherry for Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Gee Erik ….Guess what Obama will win without Clinton.

If you feel you need to something nice for Hilary , why dont you get a hold of a bunch of pumas and guys like you that voted for hertogether and take up a collection and help pay off her debt……I think she would really like that…….

You just are going to have to get used to the idea that Obama will be president and theres nothing you can do about it……….

Anonymous   August 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Tony:

I suspect Obama has his own timeline (sorry, aspirational time horizon) and is not concerned that you want to know now.

barb   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

If Obama does not put Hillary on the ticket I think he deserves to lose!!
Also, I blame the T.V. Pundits!!!

EDW   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Any man, any campaign that can be this closed lip deserves our vote. This is amazing.
Meanwhile….McCain's campaign is playing the POW card again.

aide Brian Rogers, in full damage-control mode, acknowledged that his boss had "some investment properties and stuff," but added: "This is a guy who lived in one house for five and a half years — in prison."

Rob   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Tony…Who really sounds like a 16-year old???
I wanna know NOW…I can't wait….Its not fair…..you're dumb….
I WHAna know NOW….whaa….whaaa

GO MCCAIN   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Deroy–You are so right. Putin would be a good VP for him. After all, his leftist policies lie pretty close to communism.

Gary of El Centro, Ca   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I just got the word……its Richbidenkaine.

Lopez   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

No Matter who it is. If we want to fix this country and get jobs back, then we need to stand behind him and put behind our differences, that is the only way we can solve problems. If we don't then the economy will continue to suffer and more jobs will be loss.

Please everyone come out and vote Democrat this November.

We need to give Obama a chance!

Sue from California   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

There is a good side and a bad side to any choice he makes. Putting Hillary on the ticket would probably mobilize the conservative republican base to fully support McCain.

Milo Ippolito   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Anything short of Al Gore will be a disappoinment.

dee   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hillary or Biden However whoever he picks I will vote for Him Obama 08/ No Way MCSame we all will be BROKE

Billy   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

He has my vote regardless.

If it is Hillary, at least we know she knows how to attack.

Scott   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Evan Bayh is the best choice. Moderate from a red state, very popular, even among Republicans in Indiana.

OBAMA/BAYH 2008!!!!!!

brad winkler   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

hillary for the win

JB   August 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama … landslide 2008.

aki   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

IF HE DOSE HILLARY HE WILL LOSE MY VOTE.

Chi4Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Breaking News,

Obama announces HILLARY as VP!!!!!!!!!!

NOT!!1 (LOL).

Anonymous   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

If it's me, just tell me.

John Smith   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

The Democrats are so self-destructive! How can anyone with a brain larger than a bird ask Obama to choose Hillary (and Bill) to return to the White House.

Such a choice will wake up even DEAD Republicans to return to the pools. Let the active Hillary supporters understand that Hillary (or Bill) is NOT fit to return to that White House.

Like Bill, McCain is loaded with past sins that will forever hunt America, if he were to be President. Cindy McCain stole somone else's husband.

Trever   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Hillary! Hillary! Hillary!

Ridgeway   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

As a conservative Republican I hope it's Biden the plagerist. We know for a fact he's brain damaged.

anonmouys   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

shut up about hillary

Rudy NYC   August 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I've decided, too.

Sooner or later the rest of America is going to decide on whether this election is referendum on Obama or a 3rd Bush term.

Dan S   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Gore gore gore! Imagine if he texted out that Al Gore would sing up for one more 4 year tearm. It would be incredible, it would blow everyone away and unite the party in one instant! It would give Obama incredible momentum and catapult him beyond the reach of McCain's slime machine.

Maria   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

If there is a God in Heaven - It will be Hillary Clinton !

He will NOT WIN without her. Pennsylvania (My State)
will NEVER elect him without her. I know so many democrats
that tell me that they will vote for a Republican for the first
time if Hillary is not on that ticket. This is recent. The Democrats
NEVER united.

Please God, make it be Hillary. I think he will pick Joe Biden.
IF HE DOESN'T PICK HILLARY - MCCAIN WON!

John   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Anyone but HILARY!!!!!!!!

REPUBLICAN FOR OBAMA   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Barack Obama has my vote no matter who it is.

Speider   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Just a stab in the dark, but I'm guessing it won't be Hillary Clinton and there will be numerous threats from supporters of Senator Clinton to vote for McCain out of spite.

Gregor   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I'm hoping for a huge sensation like Gore or Clinton.

Lyle   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

After the announcement, please allow 48 hours for Mr. Obama to change his mind.

MikeH   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I don't care who it is, just start going after McCains abysmal record and exposing his two-face ways.

Glen Beck needs to get back to following his 12-step program paying particular attention to rigorous honesty.

Chi4Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I wish that Vegas had a line on who would be the VP pick.
My money would be on Biden. Although I consider Gore a darkhorse.

I would certainly be betting on Hillary.
Sorry PUMA's LOL

(Note to CNN moderator: - this comment is duplicated due to a typo from previous post).

Vegas Barbie for Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I am voting for him no mater who he picks, UNLESS it is HRC, then I may seriously consider staying home. She needs a cabinet post, not to be waiting in the wings for some "calamity" to befall President Obama.

SUE IN CT   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Oh, please - let it be JOE BIDEN! He will crush ANYONE McCain chooses in a VP debate!

Racy   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama will loose. He is so unexperinced and he should also go help his brother come out from the slums in kenya.

nic   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

As much as I supported Barack in the primaries, I would not mind seeing Hillary on the ticket. Although Obama could do it with Biden/Kaine/Richardson etc.., having Hillary on the ticket will COMPLETELY bury the Republican'ts. A landslide victory is what we need. Just to prove the point. I am a democrat, a student, and a taxpayer but before all of those, I am an American. This country needs more politicians like Barack Obama………….Waiting on the text message buddy.

Lula   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

It's Chuck Hagel

curiousnumbers   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

HIT 'EM BARACK!!

HIT HIM!

Joe from Ohio   August 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

NO HILLARY

NO VOTE!!!

MD in GA   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I hope it's Joe Biden. Tough, learned, down to earth, foreign policy experience, same basic values and ideals. Obama/Biden sounds like an unbeatable ticket to me.

Hillary would be a mistake now, given the Clinton's true feelings and I voted twice for Bill. It just seems they don't know how to work with anybody except people who are subservient to them. That's really too bad cause I actually wanted an Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket at one point.

astuteness   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama should choose Veep who is harder than Obama on jewesh (sp?) puppets like Lieberman, so that they go against the grain and struggle to keep Barack H ( yes H) Obama alive.

Senescent McNuts should retire.

Republicans Hate America   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

it does not matter because i will never vote for McWar no matter who the VP is or is not.

Curliss   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

No Hillary … Then its McCain … closest we got to presidential material. Obama is just too inexperienced.

RC   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Attack Attack Attack - No More Nice Democrat!
Attack Attack Attack - No More Nice Democrat!
Attack Attack Attack - No More Nice Democrat!

That's the only language McSame/Lumbaugh understand.

Spencer   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

As a great General once said: "being a POW doesn't make you qualified to be Commander In Chief." W.C.

Rick   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Who cares?….Hillary, Biden, FatAl Gore, Einstein Richardson….they're all a bunch of losers.

B-Man   August 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

If he wants the most qualified, he'll go Biden. If we wants the most votes, he'll go Clinton.

Jake   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Obama sucks. his supporters are zombies.

However, McCain also sucks. who to vote for…………

YesWeCanForFree   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I want universal health care now. I want Hillary on the ticket.
You want my vote, you know what to do. Thanks.

Peggy   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I hope its someone winnable so they could save the world from McCain. He has a psychology of war in his veins. He will put the world in grave danger. He makes no excuses for being a warmonger.

Chi4Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I wish that Vegas had a line on who would be the VP pick.
My money would be on Biden. They I consider Gore a darkhorse.

I would certainly be betting on Hillary.
Sorry PUMA's LOL

Andrew   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I thought he would text you when he decided. Good to see that he kept that promise.

Sylvia   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Obama, please do not praise McCain first and then counter attack. You need to attack without praise. McCain, it seems that you got it made, several homes and property. Why are you running for President? Is it a personal ambition? I would just retire if I were you. And McCain, stop using your POW experience as a qualification to be commander in chief or hiding behind your POW experience every time Obama gets testy. That happened decades ago and this is now. times have changed. Move on.

Bryan   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

He told the AP that he has chosen “…someone who is independent and would challenge him in the White House.”

"Independant"?

"Challenge"?

Oh God… it's going to be Bayh. Dang-it.

Jackie   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Erik if Obama is a smart as he says he is and wants 18 million more votes he better pick Hillary. If he doesn't that it's a risk at winning this race against the corrupt Teflon John.

Noemi in Los Angeles   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I can't wait!

Democrats 08

Obama Supporter from FL   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

We know he won't get anyone that interesting - definitely not a woman.

Has to be a decent-looking white male, just like always. Apparently this country is at a place where a half-black half-white man is already a little too much change for comfort - notice the poll numbers? Sigh. I thought better of us.

Peter M   August 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

This is brilliant. Obama has had the media tied in knots, guessing and tripping time on end. This is very good. Suspense and anticipation work miracles. Now everyone, except those on Obama's text list, will not know until the VP appears in Springfield. The text buddies will have a few hours-leg up!!!

tm   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obama is all about we not "I"; I like how he said OUR running mate!!!

Go OBAMA : I hope it is Biden!!!!

Craig in Des Moines   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON!!!

or I vote McCain.

Dana   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Wow the anticipation is making me crazy- every text message I get I am thinking its the VP announcement…I really hope he comes out with it tonight, I don't think I can stand waiting for Saturday! LOL
I am hoping for Biden….but who knows it may just be Hillary- I just want to know who it is so we can get this show on the road and his Poll Numbers can take the necessary leap after weeks of dropping.

Obama/ ?? 2008
Lets GoooooObama!!

It is Bayh - Some Dude From the Midwest   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Evan Bayh

Whose wife earned 1 million in income from the "dreaded" Insurance industry that baby killer Obama rants against and an additional 2 million in stock options.

CM   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Clinton might ensure a win but another solid prospect that will work for the votes will also get him in the WH. It just might be a tougher road.

Andy   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I think Hugo Chavez is a sure bet. He would appeal to moderate Republicans and independents.

YoungDemocrat   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Please let it be someone other than Hillary!

johnt   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

it seems that the anointed one needs a VP who will help him to win, while McCain just needs one who just won't rock the boat. gone is the arrogance in comes the real obama, Chicago,Chicago who was the one that said down with Washington style politics. oh yeah they started it right, no you did, no you did..

Howard Dean   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Because you posters are all certified geniuses and wonderful, sweet people, I'll tell you:

It's Lieberman.

CNN rocks   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

If Hillary is the VP choice, then I'm voting for McCain.

I'd rather have McCain in the White House than have Hillary anywhere near it.

How's that PUMA people? I learned to play your little game!

Joe Kiloz   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

H E—–D O E S N ' T——-N E E D——O N E ! ! ! !

Jack   August 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

WHO CARES???? Obama will never win - he is NOT qualified.
Maybe he should pick Rev. Wright - a good choice!
Obama is far too radical to lead our country - and did I mention his questionable background??

acspore   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

The Republicans, consciously or not, are approaching this election like a capital murder case. All they have to do, they figure, is put "reasonable doubt" into the minds of voters about Obama, in spite of plenty of evidence that Obama is clearly more intelligent, has more depth, reasoning power, is more tempered, has more judgment, leadership, and vision than McCain.
But this is not the O.J. case.
The Republican approach is cynicism at its worst. Let's not let dirty tricks cloud our judgment. The evidence is clear. Obama is the President for America this November.

Liberal4Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

We have a ticket. Is McCain ready to follow Obamas lead?

Gary of El Centro, Ca   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

And the excitement builds…….this is fun!

sha   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Tony - Obama is not acting any different than any other presidential candidate when picking his VP nor is his timing for announcing it any different. Its not him acting 16 year old school girl its called the M-E-D-I-A. There the ones talking about it 24/7….

Tony Debo - Portland   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Katherine Sebelius

Charles   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

My choice in order would be:

1) Jim Webb

2) Joe Biden

3) Chuck Hagel

85000) Hillary Clinton

Madrep   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Maybe, it's his preacher! Did we all forget that?

Dinnylou   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Joe Biden…Joe Biden….Joe Biden….once, twice
and three times - HOPE, HOPE, HOPE!!

Theresa   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Why the secret ??????? as I have said before GROW UP Obama

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Do we really need an immature presidential candidate playing 'I've got a secret' with the country? If you've decided just try to be decisive for once and say it.

Gene C   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

If Obama doesn't pick Hillary Clinton, it doesn't make any difference who he picks because he/she isn't going to be the vice president.

Saad from NJ   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

For the sake of our country and the world, I hope it is Senator Biden.

Chi4Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Nice job CNN (and the rest of the media), for helping to create a frenzy as to "who" will be the VP pick. It's funny how headlines jump from "Biden" to "Kaine", to "Nunn", etc in just a matter of moments.

Then, it all of a sudden becomes a major newsstory if one of the presumptive candidates for VP claims that they are not interested.

Everyone please calm down and relax.
No need to speculate, or get overly anxious.
Obama will announce his VP, when he announces his VP…….

Until then, take a chill pill.

Democrats '08.

Chris Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Man, it's gonna be sweet to see the Obamamaniacs freak out when he announces HILLARY as his VP choice.

Steve   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

One thing for sure. It's NOT Hillary. Stop dreaming. He's been doing just fine without her. In fact, he's been doing just fine with her and Bill's sneaky attempts to undermine him.

For all of those who will vote for McCain instead of Obama if Hillary isn't on the ticket (there must be like, oh, maybe 11 of you), how about a McCain/Clinton ticket? Does that sound weird? It should. But that's essentially what you're advocating.

Peter   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I hope it's Biden too - he's praised McCain more than any other person over the last 8 years. He'd give the Republicans all the fire power they need.

John   August 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I agree with the 16 year old girl comment. Get over yourself and announce it already.

Hillary was right, he can't make up his mind and he is not presidential. Annoying!

Dave F   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Oh CM, you ignorant fool. That is very decisive. Should we compare this to the man who forgets what his decisions are soon after making them? Should we compare him to the man who may choose Leiberman, a man who already lost the bid for VP, and who can't decide which party he belongs to? Pathetic.

Golden   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I bet he will surprise everyone with Clinton..

Mary   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I so wish it turns out to be Hillary. I sure will be disappointed if not however I am not dumb to cast my vote for someone who is on an entirely different page and Hillary and Obama just because Hillary is not on the ticket. I care about pocket book issues more than ever and Hillary too would want me to cast my vote for Obama who is closer to her positions than McCain ever would be. I hope other sisters will do the same but I'd understand and respect if they didn't. I just would like to remind all my sisters out there that Obama is way closer to our issues than McCain ever would be. Voting for McCain is voting against Hillary and being for Hillary and voting for McCain are just contradicting each other in a sense. But like I said, I'd respect everybody's right to chose. Blessings to all.

obamaton   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Mr too!

Peggy - TX   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I hope it is Joe Biden. But who ever Obama picks, I will support him/her.

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

My vote regardless goes to Obama, but if it's Hillary I will have to hold my nose and bring a barf bag into the voting booth.

Alex V- NJ   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Right now I think its Kain. Obama has a lot of good choices what really matters is what Obama says his reasons are and how that plays in the media. They could sink the campaign if he comes across as being too political in his choice. This is the command decision that could really hurt him. Personally I'd like to see Powell or Richardson… Hagel would set forth a firestorm which could be good or bad, Biden and Bayh don't do much for me.

Paul   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

If he doesn't pick Hillary, it's no big deal. I'll just write her name in on the ballot in November.

Rob   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I knew it, it is going to be Bugs Bunny. awesome, both attract the youth. looool.

Rob

Raymond Duke   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Who cares. It is him and the democrat leadership committee that I will be voting against. I say it is time to teach Obama , his supporters and people like Nancy Pelosi , Harry Reid , Ted Kennedy and Howard Dean that they do no control the democrat party and select a canidate for us. We could get that done in Russia. I think that if it was possible for me to be in Denver and In that delegation I would by no means show them what I think of their selection process. If women put up with what the democrat leadership party did to them than they get what they deserve. Get in line for another 100 years, shut your mouth and be barefoot and pregant.

Russell   August 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

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Any Clinton supporter who says they'll vote for McCain is NOT a Clinton supporter and shame on her for not impressing that on them.

Selfish PUMAs would rather destroy the county than accept the defeat of their candidate. YOU ARE WORSE THAN THE REPUBLICANS!

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Eli   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

PLEEEEASE he has known, and if it was not for his cocky attitude he WOULD know exactly who he should pick, HILLARY CLINTON. If he would tell the truth he knows she should be the one picking a VP. The DNC gave this to the BIG O and with the help of the REPUBLICANS voting for him(thinking it was funny) in the begining before they got worried about him he would not be where he is today.

Kim, PA   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

HIllary or BUST!

anyone else would just be insane and for the last time…..

NOT GET MY VOTE OR ELSE!

arlene, CA   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Obama/Kaine

Spencer   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

HSNP must be down with PUMA.

Hi Hater!

gram   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Hillary or he doesn't get my vote.

jg   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Enough already-I am getting VP fatigue.I am going to vote for the guy no matter who he chooses. As a matter of fact, if Elmer Fudd was the Democratic presidential nominee, I would vote for him….makes no difference. Just get the Republicans out….

richard j   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

heh, so tomorrow will there be a news story about obama saying ". . .on who. . ."

Then maybe a story later that says obama said ". . .will be. . ."

Then another. then another. then another.

Jason   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Let's let the superdelgates vote for the Presidential nominee first!!!

OBSERVERING   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

A L W A Y S—-S U B J E C T—— T O—–F I N E—–T U N I N G——-

L I K E—–H I S —-O T H E R——P O S I T I O N S——-

M A K E S—–K E R R Y—–S O U N D—-C O N S I S T E N T ! ! ! ! ! !

Molly   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I've Decided too - I will NOT vote for obama!
OBama is a FRAUD - he will NEVER be elected.

mark   August 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Obama, take Hillary as vice president and you will win for 100% !!!!!!!

Obama/Clinton '08

mike s.   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Who cares.

I am completely baffled as to why the Democrats thrust Obama upon us as The Chosen One.

PUMA.

This lifelong Democrat will be voting for McCain.

McCain '08

GEORGIA FOR OBAMA   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Obama will choose the right person. He's been smart on everything else, I'm sure he will be smart on this decision too. He's the smartest man in the world.

go_kathy   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

i hope is kathleen sebelius!!!!!seconf choice, chuck hagel, third choice,chris dodd!!!

TheTruthHurts   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

This is news HOW?

fella from Chicago   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

If it's Hillary, the election is over and the Democrats have won. Anyone else and the Republicans are more than alive and well; and that's even if Senator McCain screws up and chooses Lieberman or Ridge.

Spencer   August 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Get ready to have your shoes knocked off Republicans.

Obama/Powell

or

Obama/Clinton

or

Obama/Biden

Tony   August 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Barack just called me. It's Biden. Finally, a good decision.

Don   August 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Yes we can with BO/JB 08.

Do you smell what Barack is cooking?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Henry   August 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Please God, don't let it be Billary. Amen.

Tony   August 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I sure hope McCain chooses someone pro-choice. He is ignorant and arrogant enough to do just that and his evangelical whack-job base will abandon him.

Pick Lieberman or Ridge. Come on Johnny Boy, don't dissapoint.

Phil P   August 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I wish he would announce ASAP cause if it's not Hillary her supporters will need as much time as possible to heal.
This is a touchy situation, that can give McCain even more of a boost than the most recent polls if not handled correctly

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I love him!!!

OBAMA 08

Gloves come off   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

It could mean another 4 years of a Republican in the White House.

Hillary's voters will not be pleased with his decision, I'm afraid. Maybe it would make it better with some if he gave her a key position in his cabinet…?

Obamalism   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The fact that he's using the pick of his VP to try and gain back some lost media frenzy is pathetic.

Does it really really matter that much who the VP is? Will the undecideds actually determine their vote based on a VP. Unless the president dies, the VP is nothing more than a mouth piece. He's not the president and has NO power to shape policy unless the president gives him that.

It's sad that the VP process is nothing more than a tool to garner more votes.

larryh wi   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Soupy Sales, or maybe even Howdy Doody.

Al in North Carolina   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Does it really matter any more?

Erik   August 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

He has to put Clinton on the ticket to ensure victory in November.

Lovely in VA   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Does not matter, he has my vote! Although Gore would be nice!

Dan   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

HILLARY! I know it for sure.

OBAMAVP   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I HOPE IT BIDEN!!!!
IT BETTER NOT BE HeLLARY!!!!

NoMcSame   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

That's right make the old man sweat. His heart is double pumping fight now. I know that it won't be Billary and that is good. Her people is meeting behind closed doors with the enemy. What a low life Billary is. She will not win

texas democrat   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

joe biden is the one!

gl   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

As I was coming back from my lunch, I was asked by a reporter how I thought should be Obama VP and pick Biden. I hope he is the one!

mel   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Give us a hint

Nom Deplume   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Sonya,

I will help you pack!

HSNP   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

NO HILLARY, NO VOTE!!!!!!!!!

Tony   August 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Then tell us and stop acting like some ridiculous 16 year old school girl with a secret!!

Grow up and start acting presidential!

Latinos for Obama   August 21st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

There is no doubt Obama is right for this country. Panamanian McCain an avid gambler with unresolved PTSD will destroy what is left of this great country.

What we have seen and heard from Obama thus far brings hope that America will once again be respected worldwide and our great country will once again prosper!

anonmouys   August 21st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

no hillary in this comment guys

ron   August 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

if anybody believes that obama will take advice from his vp they are living in lala land.

Nom Deplume   August 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Check the papers. Is Hugo Chavez in town this weekend? How about Daniel Ortega?

Maxine Waters and Bernie Sanders are available if Obama wants to appear centrist.

Or is it going to be someone whose name really should be first on the ticket like Biden, Bayh or Powell?

Spencer in LA   August 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

OBAMA NATION!!!! ITS TIME!!!

The Attacks on McSame are working, the VP choice will be awesome, and our convention will kick tar out of McSame and the right wing.

Attack Attack Attack…… No More Mr. Nice Democrat!!

Obama 08!!

deroy   August 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

it's putin.

so someone will have a backbone.

Corey, Maryland   August 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Please Please Please let it be Bill Richardson !!!!!!!!! With him on the ticket, the Democrats will have no problem winning, Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico, and maybe even Arizona! We cant lose with Bill!!!!

Obama Richardson 2008!!!!!

hillybilly   August 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

wesley clark!

CM   August 21st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

LOL….I love the answer to the question posed to him.

That decisive enough for you star-struck Saddleback watchers?

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