CNN

You know what? If he picks Chet, then it'll be "Obama-Edwards" and uneducated voters will think he picked "John Edwards" and link him to the scandal and he will lose!!!

Chet Edwards? Shades of 1960. A charismatic young senator from the north needs an older southern senator to help deliver.

As for the Obama can't win without Clinton... most democrat hardliners will come around because they'll realize 8 years of Bush will be replayed in 4 years of McCain. The moderates though will shy away because of Clinton's confrontational approach. She's the future Teddy Kennedy.

It would be tricky to have Hillary as VP for many reasons. The one I'd be most concerned about would be the Republicans bringing up all her attacks and hiding behind the line that even his own VP thinks those things about him.

If Obama could somehow navigate that, part of me is starting to hope she is the VP. Didn't he say recently that he wants someone who would butt heads with him?

This VP thing has become an even worse joke than it was 2 months ago. Obama ISN"T ready. He cannot see clearly. Twenty Million Voters have already made it clear who needs to be on that ticket and if he chooses ANYONE else than Clinton–we can conclude that Michelle just isn't ready to run the governing either.

I DON'T SEE HOW YOU CAN REJECT SOME OF MY POSTS AND YOU LET THE VILE LANGUAGE THAT TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY IS PUTTING IN AND IT HAS BEEN PRINTED SHAME ON YOU CNN

That would be an epic failure of monumental proportions! He better not pick Chet.

SONGBIRD MCCAIN,

I was agreeing with everything you said until you took a swipe at his willingness to "talk to the enemy" while being tortured. I'm not voting for McCain, and I'm a strong Obama supporter, but what you just said was disgusting. I doubt you'd hold up for a day undergoing what he did.

Look at the end of the day Obama needs Clinton supporters and Clinton needs Obama supporters. I admit things have gotten a little out of hand but let's get real…IT'S POLITICS.

Seriously, both Obama and Clinton supporters basically want the same thing for this country, which is PRACTICALLY THE OPPOSITE OF MCCAIN!!!

Come on….let's move on and fight together to get the White House back!!!

Obama is in a box. To make up for his lightweight credentials, he needs an experienced heavyweight. But any heavyweight will make his qualifications look all the more puny and will damage his image as the candidate of change. Are we getting serious buyers remorse yet?

ROLL CALL FOR HILLARY!! IT'S NOT TOO LATE!

This is taking too long and I have to say that it is making me really not like Obama. Stop being coy. Stop being annoying. Start attacking McCain's record. Start talking about issues and a plan for our country. So far, I would say this campaign is being run worse than both Gore's and Kerry's. It's being run by amatuers and lead by an amatuer leader...

Obama/ Clinton ')8

Who ???
Hillary will guarantee a win.....anyone else and we will being getting our 2009 press conferences from President McCain.
Jennie

Obama – Lippert

I'll see who it is when I get my text message!

LEAVE HILLARY ALONE!!! When NOBAMA loses in Nov. it will be the fault of his nasty mouthed supporters, Pelosi and Obama's lack of experience!!! And thanks to Rev. Wright and his buddy Tony Resko....

If this is the pick, Obama has some serious 'splaining to do.

Waiting this long has overplayed his hand already. A surprise pick/risk would only double the resentment and question marks.

I'd bet 20 bucks that every single person who posts "No Hillary = No vote for Obama!" is a paid staffer working for Mark Penn in the basement of Burson-Marsteller's headquarters in New York.

Goo job Hillary, pick a chief strategist who is the CEO of the PR firm that has represented Blackwater USA, Countrywide, numerous South American juntas, the Saudi government, and of course Union Carbide after the Bhopal disaster. That's the kind of judgment I don't want to see in a President or a Vice President or even a Senator. Luckily I'm not from New York so the last one is moot.

WIth the amount of hype this is getting, unless Obama picks Clinton, or some other major name like that, this is going to go down as one of the biggest anti-climaxes in American political history. No one really cares about the VP choice. When the name comes out, people will go, "Oh? OK." And that'll be it. Biden, Bayh, Edwards...just names. Unless Obama picks Clinton, or Gore, or someone of that stature, this anticipation can only hurt Obama, and make him look very manipulative.

Look at the end of the day Obama needs Clinton supporters and Clinton needs Obama supporter.

I admit things have gotten a little out of hand...but come on...IT'S POLITICS.

Both Obama and Clinton supporter basically want the same thing for this country....PRACTICALLY THE OPPOSITE OF MCCAIN!!!

Come on....let's move on and fight together to get the White House back!!!

What is this a game for Obama...just get on with it and tell the WORLD who it is, like they are going to die if they do not know..BHO just likes playing these game and he thinks the party will unite behind him with out Hillary .. think again NO HILLARY equals BIG MISTAKE

PUMA

A lot of people here commenting no Hillary no democrat vote. What am I supposed to tell my son about you when he gets drafted? What am I supposed to tell the person waiting around to die because they don't have health insurance?

I am sorry you feel betrayed that Clinton did not win the nomination. But you can't blame that on Obama. Mark Penn is the reason Clinton lost. Howard Wolfson is the reason Clinton lost.

Do you really think Clinton will be better off in any way if Obama loses? Because if Obama loses and Clinton runs again in 2012, we will remember all of you.

Lillian .. Hillary ran a good campaign ? yeah that explains why she is 25 million in debt ! give us all a break .. we KNOW you're not voting for Obama just get your kids and grandkids ready for the DRAFT when McCain starts one again !

I am a Democrat voting for McCain, here is why: If McCain wins a democrat can run in 4 years. If BO wins, no democrat can run for the next 8 years. DO THE RIGHT THING.

Chet Edwards...............any blood realtions to John Edwards?

Who is Chet Edwards? Does Obama really want to lose this thing?

Gimme a break...

Why not put Obiwan Kenobe on the ticket....

Obama Supporter...

Barrrrak Obama, Barrrrrrak Obama. I'm sick of hearing it. The more I hear it the less I like the scumbag.

WHO CARES WHO HIS LOSING VICE PRESIDENT PICK MAY BE. HE MIGHT AS WELL GO WITH HILLARY.

As people learn more about B. Hussein Obama, the MORE THEY DON'T LIKE WHAT THEY SEE.

He is a SOCIALIST who has bad friends (Rev. Wright, Weather Underground members, Chicago crooks) and is INEXPERIENCED.

McCain isn't my first choice, but he certainly is a lot more experienced and believer is our capitalistic system and democracy.

Here is what has not been answered by Hillary supporters....If you will only vote for Obama if HC is the VP...and will vote McCain other wise. Why did you support her to begin with? She laid out her plans and where she stood. McCain is the other side of the coin. Your willing to vote the complete opposite of HC. It makes no sense. Aparently you didnt support any of her views????

CHET IS THE BEST MAN WITHOUT A DOUBT. CHECK HIS RECORD YOU WILL FIND HE IS STAUNCHLY A FOR THE PEOPLE DEMOCRAT. HE HAS NO TIES WITH ANY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS EXCEPT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. I WISH HE HAD PUT HIS NAME IN THE HAT FOR PRESIDENT.

what happened to caroline kennedy? If you desire to heal the wounds caused by well meaning but ill advised, poorly educated Obama supporters.....choose a vp that will mend the fences! CAROLINE KENNEDY!

I am absolutely in the no Hillary...no vote for Obama camp. In fact...no voting in '08...that's sad and I sort of hate to admit it...BUT...OK, I feel better.

Who is he? This is serious business. No time for axperiments here. Let's keep it simple and tackle the issues with Biden, Barack.

Barack/Chet '08? Obama/Edwards '08? Hmm, the latter would instantly make me think of that cheating husband John. And the first is just funny!

I wonder what's in it for Pelosi if he picks Edwards. Does she get some sort of kick back? She's been pushing very hard for this nobody to become an overnight somebody. Oh wait, Obama did that same thing!

Maybe this would be a solid pick...hehehe

Obama/Edwards.....That will be hillarious I can hear it all ready. "Didnt that Edwards have an affair on his wife.

Please pick him and plan your concession speech

Hillary supporters have to be the worst sore losers in history. She LOST. GET OVER IT. She has, why haven't you?

Joshua you are a true hillary supporter, you are always on here saying the same thing. No hillary no vote for Obama!!! Ok, thanks for telling us, scoot on out of here and see if they will let you vote early for McSilly

CNN practicing practical politics with the aim and purpose of alarming the populace with a series of hobglobins........and from the comments........you have succeeded. My hat off to you.

Can you say RED HERRING???? this is better than a soap opera...
Talk about generating buzz.... Pepsi and Coke could learn a thing or two

WHO IS CHET EDWARDS???NEVER HEARD OF HIM..I hope Obama
picks someone that is known to the American people.

To Joshua,

Welcome to the dark side! The Republicans will gladly absorb all of the defectors, and consequently win the election. The Democratic base is too diversified to ever create a coalition that will please everyone, causing frequent splintering and defecting. It doesn't matter who Obama picks, at least one faction of the Democratic party will feign indignation and stalk off in a self-righteous huff. Interestingly, this could be perhaps the best year ever for a third party to push forward a popular, viable candidate. Now THAT would be interesting.

Say "no" to the status quo, and NObama!

Obama has my vote no matter who the VP is, but I would love to see HIllary as VP.

"will only vote for obama if hillary is with him, tnhey need eachother i will vote mcain if there is no hillary"

You're Stupid!!!!

It's either McCain or Hillary, pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.

BARACK IF YOU PICK CHET EDWARDS YOU MIGHT AS WELL HAVE PICKED ME!! COME ON WHO THE HECK IS CHET EDWARDS?? I DONT THINK CHET WOULD PICK HIMSELF AS VP LOL. BESIDES DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE FOR PEOPLE TO GET HIM MIXED UP WITH JOHN EDWARDS? CNN STOP PLAYING WITH OUR EMOTIONS LOL.

The best strategic choice is Clinton, as she's possibly the one person, in either party, who can bring in a large number of votes as a VP.

The best practical choices (in terms of the quality of advice they will give Obama) are Joe Biden, Sam Nunn or Chris Dodd.

I think the best overall choice would have been Mark Warner, but I don't think he's planning to be anyone's second fiddle when he can be #1 in 8 years after winning a Senate seat a reelection.

Who the He** is CHet Edwards????????? Any relation to John???

CNN is so shocked to see that the Obama organization is very loyal. Their drawing at straws. They are tired of sitting on their thunbs that they would put anybody out there. No leaks from this camp. That's admiriable.

Just pick someone already! This is getting really ridiculous. Is this what we have to look forward to in an Obama presidency – indecision and rude surprises?

Does this Chet Edwards guy actually exist? Woody Harrelson would actually be a good choice for portraying a Texas democrat....

Please, no more Texans !!!

Turnabout is Fair Play –

You should care because it's not a threat, it's what is going to happen. Everyone I know is writing Hillary in or voting for McCain. Not out of spite, but because Obama is not the God you all make him out to be.

It won't just be Obama's fault when he loses. It will be yours. And v.a.'s and all the rest of you hateful supporters who "couldn't care less."

You are the divisive ones. Not us. We simply want the most qualified candidate.

WHO? Bad move if its this guy. He holds no power.

No Hillary, not "vetted". See Politico. Guess you'd better find McCain, or better, Cindy's real estate agent.

As a registered independent, why isn't CNN doing the same thing about John McCain's VP? What about Bob Barr's VP or Ralph Nader's choice?

I don't see how this is balanced at all.

And before anyone says "No one cares" to this, I think if this is truly objective journalism, we all should care. This is just totally overblown to the point where I'm turned off over Obama.

I just have that nagging feeling that it will be Kaine...and I am dreading every moment of this.

What is going on Obama’s mind
Thanks to god made my mind for not to vote Obama
HILLARY 08 OR MC CAIN 08

Joshua & Lillian...GET A LIFE!! Your opinion means nothing!!

Obama 2008

I think its gonna be hillary i dont like it but if it keeps that old warmonger mcbush out of the white house and stops him from destroying our country anymore than i say SO BE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

At this point both Obama and McCain have really disappointed me with how they've run their campaigns…looking back I seriously believe that Hillary was the only one to run a good campaign
- Lillian

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *gasp* hahahahahahahahah *gasp*

I literally bust out laughing while here at work on that one. Man are you Hillary supporters completely brainwashed or what?

The only way they pick him is if they had already made up a million Obama/Edwards signs and now that the other Edwards is out of the picture they figure why waste the signs...

Hey SONGBIRD McCAIN....

if your a guy... Great reporting on the facts!
if your a chick... cause that was HOT!!!

I've thought all of those things myself... way to sum it up!!!!!!!!

-V

The only choice and the smartest choice if he wants to win the election is Hillary. I am not a Hillary supporter, but I respect her and feel she is the only one who brings enough to the ticket to ensure a
WIN!

big mistake!!!!!

Here's what concerns me the most – we're looking like amatuer hour and this entire VP roll out has gone way beyond being a great way to hold the spotlight (and thus the headlines) as we ramp up for Denver and just plain ol' become tedious. Pick someone and lets just get on with it please. Enough of the anticipation factor, enough of the text message drivel – Let's confidently announce, move forward and onto the convention.

This is like CNN saying Tubbs was dead before she died. You are all over the board CNN and have no idea what you are talking about.
Unbelievable!

Hey CNN - you need to turn the voice off the Tim Kaine Veepwatch camera.

I love all 'the party' talk. I have this mental picture of you 'party people' snapping to attention, clicking your heals, and slapping your hands to your sides when you say it. Bunch of close-minded sheeple.

I am indifferent to the prospect of Chet Edwards. I will vote for the lesser of two evil candidates in November. Maybe we'll have a better picture then of who it is.

Those of you whom would vote for Mcsame because Hillary is not on the ticket are more stupid than I thought!!

Who?

OBAMA 08

Joshua, you are a douche bag. I would normally suggest that you try thinking about your decison logically, but you are probably not capable of logical thought. So I will just ask that you refrain from voting and breeding.

Anyway, back to Chet Edwards.....Who the heck is Chet Edwards? This has to be a bait and switch just to stir things up and throw the media off the trail.

I believe Obama's handling of this VP suspense show reflects his egotism and arrogance. Doe she think he could just disregard Hillary and her 18 million supporters, many of which whill not vote for him? Any choice other than Hillary is a HUGE mistake and will cost us the election. Obama and his supporters and the DNc expect Hillary to be gracious and her supporters just be quiet and comply with the coronation. No unity without Hillary on the ticket. For the good of the party, the nation, the world, do the right thing, Mr. Obama.

Does it really matter? How about instead of trying to help with hype all the news stations take the whole VP off the air and email. Then see how long it takes Obama to tell you? We know how Obama hates to be left out of the news.
It doesn't matter to me who he will pick. I will not vote him. My vote is going to McCain. Obama should have picked Hillary from the end of the Dem primary in an effort to reunite the 2. Now all he has done is blame Hillary for letting the 2 sides steam.
Good Luck McCain

The "number of houses" nonsense is SO disingenuous for Democrats.

Terese Heinz Kerry could buy and sell Cindi McCain with the change in her Gucci bag. Funny how it wasn't an issue then.

I agree with "Independent Voting Obama".......... ALL the Hillary-people are ABSOLUTELY RUSH-THE-VOTE "dittoheads"....... NO ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH-ISM!

The Rush-ditto-heads are continuing to create havoc and chaos, shame on them!

Firstly, Who in the world is Chet?

Secondly, you folks need to "lay off" Joshua...he has the right to vote accordingly...and furthermore, Remloc, yes, Obama does need Clinton and all her Joshuas to win. Obey the Voice of Common Sense.

P August 22nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

cnn is so biased they love Mcsame why dont u guys just join fox news??? John King , Lou Dobbs , Campbell Brown , Glenn Beck need i say more!!!

I couldn't agree more, and especially that LOSER DOBBS...What a piece of GARBAGE!!

Obama is REALLY going to shake things up when he announces there will be no VP. He's going to do it all. Talk about change.

all this flack about Obama and his VP choice...funny how a month ago when John "bring back the draft" McCain was feeling so lonely and left out he baited us with his fake "I'm going to tell you who my VP is" thing. he is such a weak candidate...and dirty too, google Lowell Paxson/john mccain/fcc. Keating 5, how many lobbyist are running the mccain camp...uss forrestal.
down with mccain

Seriously, would all those Clinton supporters PLEASE stop whining? Exactly how long is this going to continue? Are we going to have to listen to this for another 4-8 yrs???????GET OVER IT! SHE'S NOT THE ONE OR THE TWO.
And for that knucklehead that thinks that Clinton ran a clean campaign...what do you call trying to smear Obama's reputation as an American and using race? Obama has run the cleanest campaign to date check the facts. Most of us wish he'd get off the clean kick and seriously fight back, but hey, that just shows what kind of character he really has.

Contrary to what Patti from Dallas writes, Edwards isn't some anti-gay wacko. He is one of the few folks who actually voted against DOMA.

Actually, I really still like Gov. Richardson. He has both federal and state level experience as well as a lot of foreign affair experience. And Richardson had the guts to stand up to the Clinton machine. I have a ton of respect for Bill Richardson for doing that.

I'm ok with Obama's pick, after all, Obama does have to have a team player for four years, not just the election.

I think Chet Edwards is too unknown to be a serious contentender. I hope Obama has someone with a lot of exposure like Biden or Richardson

THIS HAS TO BE A JOKE-WHO IN THE WORLD IS CHET EDWARDS
ANYWAY???

Would all you mccain-voting HRC supporters just do it-but for crying out loud stop the continuous posting-if that's what you want to do-GO FOR IT!! Obama has come this far without her-he should be able to go the distance without her! You want a lying war monger-he's all yours-just hope you don't have sons to lose in another war!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

I will not vote -unless we have an Hillary, Obama ticket

P August 22nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

cnn is so biased they love Mcsame why dont u guys just join fox news??? John King , Lou Dobbs , Campbell Brown , Glenn Beck need i say more!!!
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CNN.....please return to reporting the news.

THE DEAL IS O BAMA IS PLAYING YOU......he likes these intellectual games.......the chess master of DECEPTION HIDDEN BEHIND THE BECKONINGS OF CHANGE//// no matter who he chooses it won't matter for O BAMA is flawed. HE'S NOT QUALIFIED////

No Hillary as VP = Voting for Obama anyway.

Because he CAN win without her.

I'd argue he CANNOT win with her.

You Hillary people better just stop and vote Obama or your kids are going to go into a draft 90 days after McCain gets in and we will be at war until there is NOTHING left of this planet!!!! I was a Hillary supporter until super tues. SHe should have dropped out them and she would probably be VP now. Her ego got in the way!!!

my husband writing in Hillary for president-I am waiting----

ch August 22nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

No Hillary as VP =No Vote for Obama.

And he CANNOT win without her.
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First, nobody gives a hoot about your threat. If you are stupid enough to vote (or stay home) against your own self interest, then so be it. Enjoy your stupidity all you want.

Second...Barack can...and will win with or without her. Count on it.

Yes we can!!!!!

are there better things to cover in the world than this hype created by morons ?

No.

Who?

If Obama loses this election, he can blame his wife, Michelle. It is her hatred/jealousy of Hillary Clinton that has stopped Obama from selecting Hillary as VP. HRC is the obvious choice if the Dems want to guarantee a victory. The other VP choices are weak and will not generate any excitement or votes. Obama, look to history. Your hero, JFK, put his enemy-LBJ-on the ticket because he knew it would guarantee him a victory. He was right....like today, it was close, but JFK won. THE DREAM TICKET would win.

Obama/Clinton or no vote, Pelosi will take the blame for losing the White House.

Not to change the subject, but why have no one gone to a black church and have a forum like @ Saddleback? Let's get this going to see how McCain would do in that setting.

TO Joshua

I hope you are within the age group so you can be the first to be drafted.
AND can you please donate some money to Hillary's debt. Put your money where your mouth is.

To v.a.,

Hillary Clinton, aka (The one who shall not be named) does not have 18 million supporters. If she did, her debt could have been cleared up a long time ago.

Stop the whining about "The one who shall not be named" and unite under the impetus that Democrats will have a strategic hold in Washington.

Loser!

Interesting choice. But I'm not sure about his experience level – particularly in international affairs. A lot of people were rooting for an Obama/Edwards ticket. They may get it – but with a different Edwards. And, then again, maybe it's a ploy to help him with his re-election campaign.
BTW – why is Jay Rockefeller speaking at the convention on VP night?

CHET EDWARDS IS THE GUY HANDPICKED BY PELOSI IF YOU'VE SEEN HER INTERVIEWS. SAY NO MORE. OBAMA'S TOAST IF HE PICKS EDWARDS.

I still think it will be Clair McCaskill. What a laugh if it is...The media is fawning over Bayh, Biden, etc.

Let the story play itself out already.

And as for Hillary...he's never going to pick her. Clinton's hubby will undermine the campaign royally so she can win it for herself in 2012.

Besides...do you really need someone who will make our deficit worse than it is? She can't even pay off her campaign debt!!

Get real, people!

Funny how most libs make decisions emotionally. Reading this blog allows one to reach this conclusion. Go ahead vote your feelings. Sad bunch. *Study Econ 101 an understand global trade and finance and you "might think" differently. Rs can fall short on these realities as well, but at least they won't turn the country into a train wreck. Now some blogger will "feel" that GWB has already created a train wreck. Answer: start reading again at the *

This is not a decision that Obama is making by himself. He has pollsters and campaign staff vetting and testing every move. Whatever choice he makes is going to be the best possible choice. I can understand the Hillary love; I hated her during the primary, but if she can get Obama into the White House, I can understand where people are coming from. However, I would not want someone I did not like or trust as the VP of my company, would you?

Those of you whom would vote for Mcsane because Hillary is not on the ticket are more stupid than those I thought!!

To Songbird: You need to get a grip and take a pill. I personnally dont like anyone bashing someone who was willing to die for our country, and to be honest, Im sick of thinking of us doing this period. Yes, by all means, lets pick someone who wrote a book about dreams of our fathers, who was abandoned not by one father but two, Im glad for Obama that he's faired much better by his own wife and children, I will give him that, however, this surly has had a deep and heavy impact on his views. One would think that he would have written a book about his mother, her dreams, what were they? Thoughts to ponder

Who is this man? Oh, yes, he probably has less experience than Obama if that is possible. You know, all you people who act like we democrats who will not support Obama do not have this right. It is still a free country!!! RIGHT??????? Well, maybe not.

Please, not Hillary, she is not to be trusted. Britney Spears would be a better choice than Hillary, at lease you would know what's really on her mind. Please not Chet.

pick Hillary please, then we all can vote for our chosen one.

Are you sure its not JOHN Edwards???

Re: Hillary still deeply in debt. Why don't the 18 million people who voted for Hillary each send her a check for $1.50. That would cover all her debt and more. I should think if she really had the support for 18 million voters, the debt would have been covered along ago. OK, clinter voters – ante up!

I heard McGrandpa's VP choice will be Mitt Romney...

Obama does not have any experience whatsoever to be the president of this great nations of ours. He just wants to satisfy his inflated ego – he wants to make history. Have you ever seen this guy under pressure as far as changing his mind about decisions made a week or months before? One would think that he's a split personality. He's not ready yet to be in the white house. May be another 12 years!

MCAIN SAYS "NOUN, VERB, POW"

So Obama's half brother,, George, age 26, born to Barrack's father, has been found in Kenya and interviewed by Italy's Vanity Fair....he lives on a dollar a month, in a shack, has seen friends murdered in his violent community where he states "the police don't arrest you, they just shoot you.", and has a newspaper picture of Barrack, a calendar of beautiful beaches of the world, and poster of italian soccer players on his shack's walls. Barack visited him 2 years ago.
Maybe Barack could have included his half brother on the trip to Hawaii?????? I hear they have nice beaches that George would have loved.

CNN care to comment?

Nice.

Nothing against congressman Edwards, buth with
the current John Edwards scandel does he really
want Obama / Edwards on the campaign signs, I
just don't buy that one right now.

WHO? Like I could trust HIM to run the country if necessary? If that's a a sample of Obama's judgment – we are ALL deep in trouble!

Already we have an example of his total inexperience, as exemplified by his choosing Caroline Kennedy – of all people! – to help him find a VP.

Duh! Where's HER experience? She was 4 years old when her father died, and has NEVER been in politics! Where's her qualifications???? Instead of BRAINS, she brings the "BLING."

It's not Chet Edwards - the Chet Edwards people are stroking themselves with this. I'm sure he was never seriously considered.

Joshua...and all other PUMA people

You are a major fool to vote for McCain if Hillary is not Obama's VP choice. You obviously don't care one bit about the issues that Hillary cares about or you would never consider voting for a republican.

All the responses to Joshua are right on.....if you vote for McSame, that means you have NO RESPECT for your candidate Hillary...you don't support her positions, her values....Obama is *our* nominee...vote for him in November or stay at home. Your "protest" is meaningless and childish!

The only one fracturing the Dem. party is Obama and his koolade drinkers!!

Obama's not going with a guy named Edwards. Too many people would mistake him for John Edwards and think "Obama's veep is that cheating-on-his-sick-wife guy!" and it'd be ballot-box poison.

Speaking of ballot box poison, it also won't be Hillary, since she's the least-electable Democrat in the field, and always has been.

If they vetted this guy........then there is no telling how wide they cast the net. The pick could be a real surprise!

What Edwards???

Just write in Hillary's name like I will do.

Oh please, its not chet!

Reading the tea leaves on why it will be Hillary for Obama and Jindal for Mccain.

On Obama's pick. Why would Obama offer such a large chunk of time to Hillary and Bill at the convention considering the obvious drift with her supporters and his? Why would Obama agree to put Hillary's name in the roll call considering the drift among their supporters? Why is it that Obama is sounding a lot like Hillary these days? Answer? none of these questions are problems if Hillary is the ultimate VP choice. And so I am certain that Hillary is the choice and the convention is the last and final attempt of unity

On Mccain's pick. Why would Mccain schedule Jindal to follow the VP nom and risk upstaging the vp nominee? why is it that Jindal has been the only vp prospect to be so firm on his denial on the pick? why is it that Mccain and Jindal's stand on corruption, energy and education so aligned? why is it that we have a long list of moderate and independent speakers listed for the convention...shouldn't Mccain cater to his base? Well, none of these things are that strange if Jindal is the choice. Mccain can afford to throw a long moderate party at the convention as long as he's got Jindal as the VP. Conservative will dance the moderate dance and sing the moderate song all night long as long as a true conservation-faith based believer like Jindal is the ultimate vp choice.

I'm all for a Mccain Jindal ticket. I think these two men compliment one another and will be a fabulous partnership in the whitehouse.

Chet Edwards was recommended by Nancy Pelosi.

Hillary Clinton's so-called "feminist" supporters are hypocrites because they are always making vicious comments about Nancy Pelosi, our nation's first female speaker.

Pelosi didn't even endorse during the primaries, but they were mad at her for he belief that the nomination rules should actually be followed.

We love you, Nancy- you would have made a good President yourself!

At this point I hope Obama chooses anyone but Joe Biden only because I like Biden a lot and think the Democrats made an historic mistake by not making him the nominee, and I'll be truly conflicted since Obama is the worst choice they could have made. I am leaning toward voting for McCain because at least he has the necessary qualifications to be president, but I might write in Biden's name. That will obviously be complicated if Obama chooses him as his running mate.

What in heaven's name were the Democrats thinking by choosing the rookie Obama at a time when our country needs an experienced steady hand to steer us back on course? The only track record he has of note is that of obtaining the goals of his personal ambitions. That doesn't impress me. Otherwise, he's done nothing except talk, and talk is cheap. At least McCain has proven that he is not afraid to stand up to the Washington powers even when it's against his own political interersts, something Obama hasn't demonstrated at all. It also bothers me that Obama is so intent on distancing himself from his white heritage and his "typical white woman" grandmother. This guy's a cheap shot and would be more at home selling cars, or snake oil.

Jeremy – Columbus, OH August 22nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Who is Chet Edwards? This is what more than 3/4's of the people of this country would say if Obama picked him. Attention Obama, you need Hillary and I hope it's her, or your presidential run is toast and McCain might as well be declared the winner.
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IF 3/4 of Amerian voters would have backed Clinton,She would be the nominee...GENIUS!!!!!
Dang!!! where do people get this stuff????

Jeremy

If you're for real, you need to get over it. As much as others accuse Obama supporters of cult like behavior, they need look no further than those loose cannon Hillary deadenders for a textbook case of cult hero worship.

These people would much rather sacrifice their principles and flip this nation a big middle finger all because their candidate lost.

yeah, wait, who is chet?

next CNN may predict it will be his wife. I'll be he spoke with her today

No Hillary as VP =No Vote for Obama.

And he CANNOT win without her.

cnn is so biased they love Mcsame why dont u guys just join fox news??? John King , Lou Dobbs , Campbell Brown , Glenn Beck need i say more!!!

CNN says Chet Edwards........right?....Obama should beware that little is known by the American voter about him. Chet Edwards becomes the second uncertainty in the minds of the voters. Not very wise trying to have the voters resolve two "unknowns" in the political formula......mathematically two unknowns in a formula makes it impossible to resolve.

CNN, just leave it alone. Play the waiting game like the rest of us and see who he picks. It will all be over by tomorrow.....

ARE YOU KIDDING ME, ANOTHER MIDDLE AGED WHITE GUY? SORRY FOLKS THAT IS NOT CHANGE TO ME.

Hillary.

No matter whom Obama will choose, his elegant style will cost him the election!

Squirming. Guessing. Reading tea leaves. These are "self-describing terms" used by whom? CNN "News" anchors

The nation doesn't know Chet Edwards. Inexperience plus a who's that is a Democratic ticket made in Republican heaven. Ain't gonna happen.

Vetted /= Selected

Just fyi, /= is the symbol for "does not equal".

Who is this guy!?

I think Obama is smarter than that and I have huge faith in him that he'll make THE RIGHT CHOICE.

Bayh or Biden! After those two I think Kaine should be considered and then Clarke.

Finally the governor from Kansas and Bill Richardson.

ANYONE BUT Hilary!

well Joshua, I guess we will cancell each other out as I will not vote for a ticket with a Clinton anywhere near it.

Ok Joshua and the PUMAs- I understand that you would like your voice heard, but to switch parties is completely unreasonable. If you supported Hillary, then Obama or Nader would be the most reasonable vote. TO vote for McCain means let's have a repeat of the last 7 years, The only reason the country survived is because it was healthy coming into the Bush/Cheney years. Look at us now and tell me who you honestly believe can fix it between McCain/Barr/Obama/Nader. Inquiring minds want to know.

I continue to ask it because I am continuously amazed... WHO in his right mind could see John McCain as the alternative for Hillary Clinton? I can only conclude that those who say they'll vote for him if Hillary isn't the VP (SHE blew the presidency!) are voting for the person, not the issues. NO WAY could it be for the issues! Then, if it's for the person, is it because of race, or gender 'cause the only thing Hillary and John share is race – Their policies are polar opposites. If it's about issues, then there is no choice but Obama.

People, Hillary people, get a clue. A McCain vote is cutting off your nose to spite your face. Four more years of George W. Bush will be your punishment!

BIDEN

Isn't this the guy that Nancy Pelosi recommended for Obama's running mate?

Jeremy,

Either you are a democrat and you want a better future for your country or you are a hater who wants it to be your way. Obama doesn't need Hillary and he doesn't need you.

Not familiar with Chet, will need to read up on him. I do wonder how many houses he owns. And does he know, or does he need to consult with staff prior to responding?

if not Hillary, I'd be joyous if it were a Colin Powell shocker...

Joshua, go ahead cast your vote for McCain. I hope you are as rich as McCain because otherwise over the next 4 years you probably will lose your job and house if McCain gets elected. I can't understand why you people would even consider voting for McCain, I guess Amercia did not learn anything from letting George W have two terms to destroy the country. I voting for Hillary but I am not that bitter that I would be stupid enough to cast a vote for McCain if Obama does not pick Hillary for his running mate. Just remember this, no matter whether it is Obama or McCain in the white house, Hillary will be okay. Now unless you are rich, you will not be better off with McCain in the white house. Don't let your angry or bitterness make you vote for someone who will be bad for the country. Vote smart!

All of you Hillary backers, please let go of your dissapointment and think of this country's future. To vote for McCain because Hillary is not on the ticket is simply ignorant.

Thanks for that, joshua. Good to know American voters are educating themselves as much as ever...

Who the heck is this guy?????

What? We know it isn't Hillary – has to be a white man to balance out the ticket for all those democrats in the primaries who wouldn't vote for Obama based on, well, race. He has to play it kinda safe.

Who the HECK is Chet Edwards?

i am a crybaby. therefore, i will not vote for obama unless he picks hillary. i whine and whine because hillary didn't get the nomination. i speak the loudest and am united with "18 million" other voices but won't put my money where my mouth is and retire her debt.

who am i?!?!?!

hahahahahahahaha keep on cryin...

Vetted does NOT mean chosen though, just so everyone is clear on that.

Joshua:

No, Obama does NOT need Clinton. In fact, she would be a huge liability.

Her fracturing of the party and now jeopardizing an election that should have been sewn up by the Dems has made her the most hated woman in America.

I want change from the horror of the last 8 years as much as anyone, but if a Clinton is anywhere on the ticket, I'm voting McCain!

I will only vote for an obama/CLINTON ticket.

The PERFECT choice is Oprah!!! We can all muddle along, but feel good.

He was my hometown congressman growing up. He had a lot of credibility on military issues (Fort Hood) but I don't think he would be the best VP choice at this point. If he runs for and wins Hutchinson senate seat when she resigns in a couple of years to run for Governor then he will be in a better position to be a potential VP.

I agree with Joshua. I'm not someone who believes the women need to be on the ticket simply because they're women...I believe it because she is the rightful candidate for the position. At this point both Obama and McCain have really disappointed me with how they've run their campaigns...looking back I seriously believe that Hillary was the only one to run a good campaign and was knowledgeable and smart on ALL of the issues. It's simply too bad everyone wanted to target her and rip her apart. She deserves (and I don't mean that in a crowned way, I mean it in a she's proven herself way) at least number 2.

As a life long texan and having lived in chets distric he is very popular there. but i don't think he has the nation wide recognition to be v.p. Obama needs Hillary or Biden. i hope he is smart enough to know this.

joshua,

Good, we don't need people like you in the party anyhow.

hey joshua, just don't vote if you're such an immature whining brat with an ego complex.

Although I'm voting for Obama more and more I think he won't win. People keep using the whole inexperience arguement to vote for McCain. Eventhough, a republican president has drug down our economy and standing in the world. I think it's just a way to cover up nativism and racism. I guess the saying is true... The USA doesn't always get the best president but we always get the one we deserve!

Joshua, for every person who wouldn't vote for Obama if he picks Hillary there are two or three that wouldn't vote for any ticket with Hillary on it.

Go help doom our country to another 4+ years of GOP destruction if that's what it takes to get your angst, and the adolescent angst of most "PUMA" types out.

Who is Chet Edwards? This is what more than 3/4's of the people of this country would say if Obama picked him. Attention Obama, you need Hillary and I hope it's her, or your presidential run is toast and McCain might as well be declared the winner.

This is a nonstarter. He's a bait and switch to keep the press guessing. Joshua, give it up already.

Seriously, have some heard of hooked on phonics? Anyway, bad choice Obama, I know we are a red state and picking this yahoo will not turn it blue. I'd rather see Obama pick Jeb Bush (laugh) than this guy.

I think this is bogus news. CNN just got suckered with a rubber chicken. Oldest trick in the book. Booyah!

Sigh, joshua, we don't give a flying f-ck...SO sick of hearing that stupid threat..

Anyone but hillary!

HOW CAN ANYONE THINK THAT OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITH A CANDIDATE WHO HAS A BAD TEMPER, WHO IS A WAR MONGER, WHOSE FOREIGN POLICY IS STOLEN FROM WIKIPEDIA, WHO WILL RE-INSTATE THE DRAFT, WHO WEARS $520 LOAFERS, WHO DOES NOT EVEN KNOW HOW MANY HOUSES HE OWNS (7), THINKS YOU'RE NOT RICH IF YOU MAKE LESS THAN $5 MILLION, WAS INVOLVED IN THE KEATING 5 AND JACK ABRAMOFF SCANDALS, A CANDIDATE WHO HAS OVER 50 LOBBYISTS ON HIS STAFF, WHO FLIP FLOPPED HIS POSITION ABOUT OFFSHORE DRILLING CONVENIENTLY AFTER RECEIVING MILLIONS FROM THE OIL INDUSTRY, A MAN CALLED SONGBIRD FOR HIS WILLINGNESS TO TALK TO THE ENEMY (GOOGLE IT!), A CANDIDATE WHO WAS ENDORSED BY THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER, WHO SHARES A 95% VOTING RECORD WITH THAT SAME PRESIDENT (HOW IS THAT MAVERICK?!?!), WHO CHEATED ON HIS SICK WIFE, A CANDIDATE WHO ADMITTED HE DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ECONOMICS, WHO IS OLDER THAN ZIP CODES, PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICHES, AUTOMATIC CAR TRANSMISSIONS, FM RADIO AND ALF!, A CANDIDATE WHO STEALS THE 'CROSS IN THE SAND' ANECDOTE FROM A FAMOUS AUTHOR, A CANDIDATE WHO CONSISTENTLY LIES AND DISTORTS HIS OPPONENTS' RECORD AND VIEWS, A CANDIDATE WHO WON'T CUT TAXES FOR THOSE MAKING LESS THAN $250K AS MUCH AS OBAMA WILL.

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@JOSHUA...

OBAMA DOES NOT NEED HILLARY...IT SEEMS HILLARY NEEDS OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS TO GET HER OUT OF DEBT....

PLEASE LET IT GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Keep your friends close, your enemies closer. If this is indeed the case it should be Hillary so Obama can keep her on a short leash.

Joshua,

The fact that you would even consider voting for McCain means your not the brightest bulb. If you go to the Republican side, stay over there. We don't want you back!

WHO!....................Oh please if Barack picks him he is sure to lose.

Hillary or go it alone Obama.....

I think I'm the next option.
Obama needs a conservative to balance out his ticket (and i'll be sure to make him lose votes)

WHO?!?! Give me a break! Obama/Chet 08?!?! NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!

The only reason Obama would put an Edwards on the ticket is if he already had all the materials printed up for John. Obama picking an Edwards would be like McCain picking a Bush; no one will care that it isn't the same one.

Lol...who?

You cannot be serious!

who cares about edwards

Yea right!

Someone please tell me something about this guy.

And the right-wingers will invade this blog about Chet on 3..... 2....1

If I were Senator Obama, I'd stay away from the last name of Edwards...Voters in this Country get very confused, and may think it's JOHN instead of CHET.

DUH!!

Little Barry O, he's such a tease, such a little schoolgirl! Just tell us who it is and get on with it!

I doubt it will be Edwards. Who is he? What would he bring to the table, especially in the respect that he can not even deliver his own home state? Choosing George W. Bush's congressman would be a mild tweek of the president's nose, but not worth the price.

will only vote for obama if hillary is with him, tnhey need eachother i will vote mcain if there is no hillary

I seriously cannot wait.

Talk about high risk, little reward...

Ahminijead?

Putin?

" Change? Yeah, Communism is a change!"

Glenn Beck

Okay now this is getting funny...sooooooo CNN just keep posting possible VP choices all day...it'll be hilarious...post anybody and everybody...it'll be an SNL skit online.

As a lifelong Texas Democrat, I think Chet Edwards is perhaps the WORST choice to consider for Obama's VP nominee. He's a major blue-dog Dem and anti-gay. This choice would alienate untold numbers of Democrats and independents.

I haven't decided which name is worse for a VP, Dick or Chet.

VERY HOT!

Edwards or Bayh!