August 22, 2008
Posted: 10:33 PM ET

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Bayh is 'cool' with Obama's decision, says a source.
Bayh is 'cool' with Obama's decision, says a source.

(CNN) — A source close to Evan Bayh expressed disappointment with the decision. "We are all sad," the source tells CNN. "But Evan was cool with this, whatever happened. He understands what he's got — a family, and a life he's very happy in."

The Indiana senator, son of 1976 presidential candidate Senator Birch Bayh, has been a perennial VP contender.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Evan Bayh


JC   August 23rd, 2008 3:12 am ET

Thanks God, Evan is not on the sinking boat.

lou   August 23rd, 2008 3:10 am ET

Evan
Are you kidding me? You would rather have another four years of McBush and the corporate cronies than vote for B.O. It is a shame that you are so single minded that you would rather vote against your interests than vote for Obama. His and Hillary's Policies are so close that is why the primaries were so close. The shame of it is that I would have voted for Clinton if Obama had lost, because anything is better than what we have. It is a sad day when you will sell your grandchildren down the river because of sour grapes. I hope you take a look at the supreme court, social programs, health care, social security, and the constitution, just to name a few subjects that may come up in the next administration.

I understand Hillary's supporters are disappointed. But is this how you show respect for all she has worked for, by trying to make sure someone who goes against everything she stands for is elected? You understand the impact of a McCain presidency? You understand he wants Roe overturned and considers his SCOTUS ideals to be Scalia and his pupet Thomas? You understand he wants to allow corporations to run rough-shod over all the less-than-wealthy? You understand McCain wants to allow the likes of Exxon-Mobile to reap obscene profits while Americans continue to lose their jobs and homes? That he sees no problem with those who are responsible for the mortgage crisis getting huge bonuses while many Americans have to choose between heat and food for their families? Please, don't play silly, petty revenge politics with the lives of Americans hanging in the balance. For many it WILL mean life and death. Do you want to be responsible for more of Americas youth sent to Iraq and then Iran to die for his machismo fix? That is what you are insuring with this sort of rhetoric. This is way too serious for grudges, this is where we have to act like responsible adults.

Wake up! Hillary would have been great but to campaign against Obama Biden is just dumb.

Chris, Antioch, CA   August 23rd, 2008 3:06 am ET

If only you weren't so boring. Obama tried him out, as well as Kaine and Sabelius, but they couldn't attack as well as Biden will. It's political strategy 101. Your VP has to be a fighter, and out of these choices, including Hillary, only Biden's got the teeth for it.

Patriot   August 23rd, 2008 2:37 am ET

McCain's ad opens by turning Obama's housing problem attack back on Obama. The narrator says Chicago real estate developer Tony Rezko, one of Obama's "biggest fundraisers" helped Obama buy his "million-dollar mansion" by purchasing property that Obama couldn't afford. The ad goes on to charge that Obama helped Rezko receive "political favors" including "$14 million from taxpayers," and it points out that Rezko is now a convicted felon.

It's untrue that Rezko got "$14 million from taxpayers" for himself, as the ad seems to be saying. The "help" to which it refers is a one-page letter Obama signed in October 1998 urging the city housing commissioner to support an apartment project for low-income senior citizens. A copy went to the state housing development authority. The 97-unit Cottage View Terrace, which opened in 2002, was funded with taxpayer money, and Tony Rezko was involved in developing the project.

CitizenS   August 23rd, 2008 2:09 am ET

DEMS…Get it together. Would you have had Obama run with Hillary and use the next 10 weeks explaining Bill's shortcomings on top of Hillary's own issues that you ALL seem to conveniently forget in the heat of the moment. This is about bringing our ECONOMY back, stopping 'foot in mouth' McCain from placing us in more foolish and warring situations. So, if you think HATE will save you from RUSSIA and CHINA, vote McCain by all means. But don't cut your nose off to spite your face, save yourself in spite of yourself! OBAMA YES WE CAN!

Ridgeway   August 23rd, 2008 12:05 am ET

Just like Powers Booth told Kurt Russell in "Tombstone"

"Well, Byah"

Upon Further Review   August 22nd, 2008 11:59 pm ET

Thanks Evan,your a great American.

Andrea   August 22nd, 2008 11:58 pm ET

I wanted Richardson… *Sigh* … But I doubt it will be him now…

Jackson   August 22nd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Did you see the report on tonight's Anderson Cooper's 360 program that Obama has not helped his half-brother or extended family on his Father's side living with few resources in Kenya? Very sad…

Neutralizer   August 22nd, 2008 11:21 pm ET

I don't think Bayh was sad, more of RELIEVED. Who wants to risk their career with Obambi? They ALL knew he's going to lose in November if he's the official nominee after the convention.

aware   August 22nd, 2008 11:18 pm ET

McCain 08 and Clinton 2012! :)

interesting   August 22nd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

He knew Obama is a sinking ship.

PUMA 2008

Barbara - NC   August 22nd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Obama has bigger and better for Hillary. Stop the ignorance !!!!!

common sense   August 22nd, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Joshua, go to sleep already. Don't forget to take your silly pills.

To Joshua   August 22nd, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Way to make your vote, that counts for yourself and the future of America, completely on pride and vengeance. That's how you act as an adult. Screw the country and it's future, make your vote out of emotions (pride, vengeance, jealousy…..the list of poor emotions go on-and-on) and not logic.

Wait till more PUMA attacks come about, now that Hillary has been told she's not Obama's choice for VP, following this same logical, adult like, thought process.

Obama4President   August 22nd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Joshua it's bed time, stop throwing a temper tandrums. Does the wittle baby need his Ba Ba, grow up your are probably a republican anyway.

kenneth bernstein   August 22nd, 2008 11:05 pm ET

I dont really like bayh anyway …..tuff toots

Perusing-through   August 22nd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Oh, please let it be Biden.

QUESTION: What does a young sensational Muhammad Ali and Senator Joe Biden has in common.

The gift for setting up their opponents and knocking them out with two words. Obama, please pick Biden. We can surely use that mouth-almighty knockout punch.

With Obama's electricity and Biden's words, the campaign is in the bag!

Otis   August 22nd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Claire McCaskill will get it.

There's your August surprise and buzz.

(Notice of disclaimer: I can take wild guesses too!)

Nice one again CNN…you dropped the ball on this report again…all for ratings that you won't get because you are not accurate in your reporting!

Jake   August 22nd, 2008 10:53 pm ET

lol. Im hoping for Biden, but I'm feeling a curveball coming. I could totally see Biden holding a "family get together" in the middle of all this just for kicks and to allow Barack to surprise everyone.

joshua   August 22nd, 2008 10:51 pm ET

tHIS IS BIGGER THAN OBAMA AND HILLARY, THATS WHY I DONT CARE WHAT HILLARY SAYS OBAMA WAS SUCH A SCUMBAG TO HER AND THE MEDIA SUCKIN HIM OFF LIKE THAT WAS SO UNFAIR. IF HE DOESNT PICK HER HE LOST , I COULD GIVE 2 PITS FOR PARTY UNITY, YOU WANT UNITY THEN UNITE THEM BOTH.
I WILL VOTE MCAIN OR NADER JUST TO SCREW OBAMA LIKE HE DID CLINTON

Helen   August 22nd, 2008 10:51 pm ET

YES, most certainly - Sen. Hillary is the best VP Choice!!

PoliticoMike   August 22nd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

She should not be names, take page off of that statement. That is how you act when you are not the chose. No huffing and puffing and threat of destroying a party. Thanks, Evan!

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Franky   August 22nd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Hmmmm, sad, huh??? What could that mean?? Different?? Distinct??? Or opposite??? I don't know who could it be but I will say that based on this, is gonna be intriguing…

Who is it?? Batman??? Superman?? Hmmmm, very intriguing….

No Bama   August 22nd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

He didn't even bother to ask Clinton what she thought!!!!

This Democrat is voting for McCain………

Melissa   August 22nd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

You spelled his name wrong! It's Evan.

Ian MacIsaac   August 22nd, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Oh well.

Mike   August 22nd, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Dear Goodness,

One of the biggest nights in the news and you can't even spell the man's name correctly… Evan not Even

How incredibly disappointing CNN

Michael and Patty Hicks
Lancaster, CA

Jan Illinois   August 22nd, 2008 10:44 pm ET

God bless you and your family.

Jonathan White   August 22nd, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Seriously, guys, you misspelled "Evan" in the title!

MLH   August 22nd, 2008 10:43 pm ET

It is no small thing to be thought of as possible VP material. Good on you, Evan!

PoliticoMike   August 22nd, 2008 10:42 pm ET

She should not be names, take page off of that statement. That is how you act when you are not the chose. No huffing and puffing and threat of destroying a party. Thanks, Evan!

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jeanette   August 22nd, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Get ready for a 3am text!
CNN - I love your news coverage, but, please stop with all the Clinton bating.
This election is too important for CNN to waste time Clinton baiting and keeping her supporters stirred up.
The Democratic Party is trying to heal, and the constant negative Clinton baiting is just plain wrong.
How about spending more time showing the American people just how demented John McCain really is, and that he can not lead this country. Show the McCain gaffes that come right from his mouth and let the voters see real McCain.
Jack Cafferty is the only person on CNN that actually speaks out about the real McCain.

David Tshil   August 22nd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Well, now it is clear that the nominee is Biden.

Good luck to Obama and Biden.

flicktick   August 22nd, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Who cares which loser a loser picks.

J Williamson   August 22nd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

You say Even, I say Evan - too bad Barack called the whole thing off!

AJ   August 22nd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

CNN, learn to spellcheck. No wonder Fox dominates the ratings.

Mccain in 2008. Obama is an empty suit who has never led anything in his life — and his wife, well, ugh.

Alice Butler   August 22nd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I am glad that Evan Bayh won't be Obama/Soetoro's running mate. Bayh is a man of high integrity and character. It would be a shame for him to run with someone so corrupt as Obama. I am looking forward to 2012 when Evan can run with Hillary Clinton.

Jeff Long   August 22nd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

You spelled Evan wrong.

Mason   August 22nd, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Even?

EVEN though EVAN was in the running, Biden is the best choice by far.

Brian Rich   August 22nd, 2008 10:37 pm ET

lol@ "Even was cool with this"

I think his name is Evan.

Hire me as a copy editor.

Mickey   August 22nd, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Senator Sherrod Brown folks! Why is the media just playing along and not trying to spoil Barry's little game?!?!?!?!???

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