The only reason people are making a big stink about it is because they are wondering if he's going to pick Clinton, that's it. Everyone is kind of "will he or won't he" right now, once again, it all revolves around her. This whole primary was about her, this convention is all about her and I will be SOOO glad once he picks his VP (NOT CLINTON) and the convention is over so I don't have to hear about her for a long, long time. Relief can't come soon enough…

After my experience with Bill Clinton and not knowing the actual person behind the Name Hillary and then not knowing that their Al Gore was Addison State Banks, Texas' Al, I will never EVER vote for any President with out knowing who is the VP running mate and what their plans are for this country in the event they have to step in to the Presidency…NEVER…Hillary would have had Bill killed with Vince Foster. Al Gore would have made Hillary VP when he stepped in…You need to show me the person and let them speak long before the conventions…Hillary should have never been able to influence Bill's choice for VP…..Hillary had Bill coming through the front door and Al entering from the rear……

Obama's really been playing coy and cute with the whole VP thing. Everyday, some "leak" or statement to the press, just so he can hog the media spotlight. Someone should tell him that we're gagging on hearing a new "twist" on the same old topic every single day. Who will be Obama's VP? Yuck! Just give us a break already, name whoever it is, and start talking up your platform and ideas (if you can).

The only two short-listers without scheduled speeches at the Convention are Tim Kaine and Wes Clark.

With or without a V P, the Obamanator will destroy all in his path!

Oh Bama Oh Eight!

Obama is showing with this that he truly is a celebrity. Here's media…let me tantalize you with my short list of VPs who will not be chosen.

I've seen enough. Announce your decision already.

Is this the way you'll make decisions that matter to America when you're elected?

I can see it now: CNN: Breaking Story: Obama hints at decision to lower gas prices. Email sent with subject line "How to lower gas prices" and in the body of that e-mail?

…just kidding…

I really hope he's chosen Clark. Wes should have got the nod in 2004, but apparently voters were clueless.

Obama-Clark '08

Well we already know it's not going to be Hillary because she's alrady in debt and can't talk about the economy. I hope Hillary supporters understand why she would not be good for the VP spot.

To all the Republicans who are negatively commenting on Barack not telling who is VP is yet.

Once again, POT MEET KETTLE. McCain hasn't told you his VP yet either.

What does obama stand for?….nothing he has flip-flopped like no other in the past 3 months and at every turn where it was politically expedient. How can people supposedly educated vote for him? Education does equate with intelligence and common-sense thats how. This Chicago con man has these poor kids locked away in the ivory tower existence of college life(basically extended but looser apron strings) protected from the real world and he has them so bamboozled its sad. I can't wait until a few years from now when they
grow up, mature, gain a little lifes experience (common sense) and wake up saying "OMG how stupid was I? "

McCain will start a DRAFT, what a joke. The house and senate is controled by the Democrats for now, will they make a draft bill the law?

How is their approval rating going? 8% Going to be a lot of losers soon. So sad for you Democrats.

Thank God we have had a great president for the past 8 years, thanks President Bush.

Hope that president McCain will be as good as Bush.

McCain 08……………….no TAX increases.

Did he call himself to say he won't be selected for President?

Message for the PUMAs (real PUMAs, not Republicans pretending to be PUMAs):

I have, on this forum, beseeched you to not vote for McCain as he will set women's rights back 100 years. His agreement that we may need a draft should scare you all beyond belief. These are our children's lives you're playing with.

PLEASE.

I'm an Obama supporter, and even I am tired of this little game. Just tell us already!

My sources who are close to the campaign are whispering that Obama is going to pick Larry Sinclair

What is HRC bringing to the table…NOTHING!!! Wait…she does have debt that she will be happy to trade for a VP spot & votes….

does not matter who he picks as this is what is going around the USA via E mail, Video and word of mouth:
Quote from Obama's Book Audacaity of Hope:

QUOTE: " I shall stand with the Muslims should the Policitcal Winds shift ugly".

He's toast.
Jack C
Portland OR

JACK- perhaps you should stop flaunting your ignorance to the rest of the world. That quote is taken out of context and it is quite easy to verify what was actually written. It's because of people like you that this country is toast.

if obama is the 'one',then does that make the vp ,the 'two'?it's starting to sound like an episode of star trek,the next generation.

All you Hillary lovers please stop! Do you not remember who excited the GOP was to run against you? Put Hillary on the ticket and the GOP base gets revved up, starts pumping money into McCain's coffers and starts working hard to get him elected just to spite Hillary and therefore Obama. You guys act like there's not more than 18 million people who want to vote against her. THERE IS!

Is he holding the phone upside down?

<—— Didn't receive a call from Obama.

Obama called the dems that don't favor killing a living child after a botched abortion to tell them they are too right wing to be on his ticket.

Take Notices…please don't intimidate me into voting for your destined loser…sorry you got on a sinking boat. Don't blame everyone for the holes in your boat, fix them or sink the boat!!

Wade - University Student
Signed up for the draft yet?

Brack Obama is a real joke. He is making a big thing for his VP. America has a history. Nobody in our history has made it a big secret and wait until the convention to pick up your running mate. What is so great in picking up the VP. For me VP is nothing. Barack himself has no qualification to be our president so why should he depend on VP. All journalists are after barack for this announcement and on the top he says he made a decision but he does not want to tell us now. Who is he? If you want to be oure president, you need to be open to Ameircna people.

Ok Nan

OBAMA 08!!

if hillary evers runs for president ,I doubt ,us obama supporters, will vote for her..thanks to your negativity (hillary supporters).

*****TAKE NOTICES*****

-To all those Puma/Hillary supporters that have decided to not vote for Obama or to vote for McCain instead.

– Please note– when it is Hillary turn to run again there are many of others who will NOT vote for her!!!

Not revenge but krama

So all this Hillary08 or 12 - it will never be…and she will only have you to blame.

Also!! For those people voting for McCain, did you all know he is planning on starting back up the DRAFT…. He will get you and your KIDS…….

No LIeberman No McCain

McCain '08
Less Jobs. More Wars.

I does not matter who he picks as this is what is going around the USA via E mail, Video and word of mouth:
Quote from Obama's Book Audacaity of Hope:

QUOTE: " I shall stand with the Muslims should the Policitcal Winds shift ugly".

He's toast.
Jack C
Portland OR

Obama will pick the right person and win…. hey folks I have few questions for McSame:
1) Did he or did he not father that little black girl as Bush team reported in 2000? (YES)
2) Does he know how many houses does he have? (NO)
3) Did he lie to Cindy about his age; and got engage to her prior to devorcing his first wife? (YES)
4) Does he deserve to be President because he was a POW? (NO)
5) Did he say he will start the draft back up? (YES)
6) Do he have a terrible temper?(YES)

Yes i answered the questions for you but you can look them up for your self…. McSame shall not be our President as I do not want to see WWIII

I hope it's a big surprise. I don't see Bayh or Biden as his best picks, particularly if he is advocating change. I am hoping for Caroline Kennedy or Richardson. We'll see what Obama is made of.

I like McCain better than Obama and Clinton, but with a Obama/Clinton ticket, I would have to vote for it. The only way Obama gets any sort of bump or momentum is if he picks Clinton. If he picks someone else, most people will shrug their shoulders and continue on with their day. If he picks Clinton, people will talk.

I have joined PUMA but, I was considering voting for Obama because
McCain is making headway in the polls. Then, I read some of the
hateful comments on this blog toward my favorite candidate, Hillary
then I was reminded why I joined PUMA in the first place GO MCCAIN!!!

If Obama did not like what has happened to him in August just wait until November.

No Hillary, no president, do you not understand that Obama.

No one will vote for a left wing liberal that only answer is TAX, TAX, TAX, tax the rich, what a joke.

Glad to see that real Americans have realised that Obama is bad for the USA, we do not need a liberal muslim running this country.

McCain 08

Karen-Phoenix - You are right on target. Hilliary can serve well as a cabinet member in the administration, but please not as VP. I hope he is not a push-over and listens to all the HRC supporters who are full of hate and are sore losers.

Obama 08

Obama has mistaken voters to really care who is VP is. Sick of hearing about it already. Just announce it hair brain.

The smart choice would be Hillary, If it's her Mccain is out that's for sure no ? ask and Obama will got my vote all the way.

WESLEY CLARK IS GOING TO MAKE A GREAT VP.I'M SO GLAD OBAMA PICKED HIM.

Is not Hillary! But to be honest I think Hillary is a great choice. BUt we all know is not going to be her,.. Whoever he picks I will back him up all the way.. Leaving to Denver today we got our tickets!! So exciting!!!!

i pray he succeeds.it really is a tough decision to make especially with all the influence of the clintons.if really he did not choose Hillary, then it must have been for good.and the clintons too must have been consulted.

I doubt the supporter Hillary will garner will out weigh what a gift she will be for the Republican's "get out the vote" effort, and her many negatives.

Isn't the proper wording "runners-up"?

Can't wait until first week of NOv and will tell the Media NBC, ABC, Cnn that you helped McCain get in with your effforts to glorify Obama who needs another 10 yrs. of experience….
And OBAMAS comment in his book and I quote:
"I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction"…
THIS QUOTE IS BEING SENT AROUND THE USA LIKE FLY TO CRAP RIGHT NOW…..and there is more in his book that sickens our stomach.
Janice J
St Paul, Mn

Hey - look at it this way - if you PUMAs put McCain in there, look at who HE PICKS because that will REALLY be the next president.

Obama '08

Obama friends will tolerate Hillary as his checking mate - Hillary friends would love it - and Obama always claimed he is a bridge builder and uniter. Now it´s the time to prove it.

Senator Barack Obama will select Mayor Michael Bloomberg. There I said it, and it will shock the world if this is so. But if you listen to what Barack has expressed in his selection, Bloomberg fits the bill. He is an independent and his knowledge on economics is unmatched. McCain will select Liberman for a counterattack, but will lose his base and Barack Obama will be president. I hope!

Obama can't win in November.
Should of been Colin Powell running for President…there is nothing like fast talker, showman, fluff and farcein the USA.
Janice J
Milwaukee Wi

Here is what is amazing to me: If you are not voting for Obambi, then you must be a racist. As an African American woman, let's be clear, the problem is that Obama has only been in congress 149 days and those of us who have serious concerns with that are not racist but pragmatic. Therefore his VP needs to be someone who 1) Understands and has shown skill in the legislative process (like actually having sponsored a bill and getting it based and don't give me the Ethics bill thing); Knows how to get down and dirty when it comes to twisting their party's arms for votes; and finally, can stand up and tell it to him like it is. HRC can do all of those things.

When 40% of your party says you are not our choice. That is a problem no matter how you slice it.

Bitter midwesterner: how can you possibly believe McCain is a leader? Leader of what? He wants to put nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, NV, drill off our own coastlines and wilderness, and continue skating on energy policy with the same ol' oil and nukes. Where's the leadership in that?
Where's the leadership in a man who votes down money for wounded vets - over and over? Where's the leadership in a man who can't remember the difference between Sunni, Shia and Al Quaeda? Do you want him to lead your sons and daughters right into another draft so he can chase Osama to the gates of hell? Wake up, Bitterman - and be careful what you ask for.

To the "If Hillary or Else…." Crowd,

During the primary Hillary had the opportunity to maintain a civil campaign, but instead she decided on the "Kitchen Sink" strategy because that's the only option she had if she were to catch Obama. In the process she ruined her chances of him picking her as a VP in the future. That's the risk she took. She made her bed earlier this year and now it's time for her to sleep in it.

If it's so many of you loyal Hillary supporters would follow her to the gates of hell, then why won't you help her with her campaign debt. Actions speak louder than blogs and, well, i guess you aren't willing to put your money where your mouth is.

Obama 08

Will somebody please challenge John McCain on his experience claim. This guy has been in congress for 28 years, so what major decisions has he made? Invade Iraq, do not talk to our enemies, voted against giving a raise to our military, where was he with the decaying Walter Reed hospital and his great care for our military, voted against a minimum pay raise for minimum wage workers. Is this what makes this man experienced and electable to be president, then the American people should wake up or on November 5 we will find see that no change has occured in the White House and war will replace the economy as our major worry!

No Hillary No Bama

….Please make it HILLARY!!!

I supported Obama all the way but I think an Obama/Hillary ticket would be the best for the elections and for the country…

By the way, it's going to really hot for the GOPs with bill, hillary and obama going to the nooks and crannies of the country to campaign…can anyone beat that!!

rbt, why did you include Monica in that list? What the heck does she have to do with Hillary as President or VP? She doesn't even live in this country anymore. Get over yourself.

OMG…

It's not the queen of the prom selection… just say who it is and get it over with…

How could anyone vote for this tool

I'll only vote for Obama if he picks Hillary. Otherwise I'm writing her in if she's not on the ballot! She's obviously the best choice for President, and she got the shaft from the men.

McCain does not know how many houses he has as his wife handles that - HEY FOLKS, IT'S MCCAINS MONEY.

Hillary is best choice, but Obama is not smart enough.
James
Minneapolis

To jimmy:

The Saddleback forum shouldn't worry you. Its was held at the museum of a known, right-wing evangelical, and the crowd was stacked against Obama. He wasn't going to come out of that looking good anyway.

Wait until the actual debates when they get to examine each other in a forensic-style debate of give and take, unlike the softball non-sense we had to put up with from Bush.

K said; "CNN in the tank for Obama. Journalism has died."

And I guess you would prefer they be in the tank for McCain? You and the rest of those that would vote for this dishonest man, just blow me away.

How old are you anyway? Have you registered for the draft yet? Because McWar&Violence will be locating the next conflict so you can display your undying loyality for his cause. I will be LMAO at you and all the rest of you when this happens.

A word of advise from a Viet Nam veteran; don't get into a fire-fight like Rambo. Remember to keep your head low and never volunteer to take the point. Those guys rarely make it back. Good luck; one who counted among the stupids in this country…

Again, LMAO….

If Sen. Obama has any hopes of retaining Sen. Clintons supporters and the undecided there is only one choice he can make, otherwise McCain will keep Republicans in charge of the Oval Office.
The ticket needs to read: Obama/Clinton 2008

Why do all you democRATS care? He's not going to be elected!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Go McCain!!!

It won't be Hillary.

Look at her July fundraising numbers. Even with her loyal PUMAs mounting campaigns to retire her debt (and their leaders Will Bower and Darragh Murphy going on news programs and claiming they had raised up to $10 Million for Hillary) she only took in a little over $1 Million for the entire month.

Her support has evaporated, and many of her voters were Limbaugh stooges messing with the Democratic primary process.

Obama needs a winner on his team. Someone who can actually raise money and turn out voters.

That's not Hillary.

If it's Hillary, Obama loses my vote. I refuse to allow my vote to get her anywhere near the White House.

I hope Hillary was the first to be called Thursday night.
The country needs a break from the Bush and Clinton dynasties. It is time to repair the damage done during those administrations.

its Hillary or lose.

I hated Clinton during the primaries, but I hope he pulls a surpise and picks her. Talk is cheap. If he wants to unify the party, he can suck it up, and pick Hillary.

Obama really needs a running mate who can draw in a boatload of votes now, because he's waning big time. His "charisma" only got him so far, and now it's crunch time. People have finally started to see him for who he really is. The more I watch & listen to him, the more he reminds me of George W. Bush— nice looking, personable, somewhat full of himself, but absolutely no substance whatsoever.

Just connect the dots, wants independent minded, challange his hair brain ideas with reality, Its Michelle thats why shes now so proud to be and American. Oprah is Sec. of State, Rev. Wright, chief of Staff, Minister Farrakan, Ambasador to Isreal, 50 cent, Head of IRS, Jesse Jackson Surgeon General………;-)

Hillary or U looooz

Clinton 2012

It won'r be Hillary , but she'll still try to steal the nomiation at the convention . She's sold her soul .If it is Hillary , O bama will need 24 hour protection-lol

Get ready to hear from the 'Hillary was dissed' crowd again. Round 3 of playing the victim.
The crying will start again when he announces.
Whats funny is I would be okay if he chose Hillary, because of some pragmatic (not emotional) reasons.

But if he doesnt choose her, get ready for the tears and bellyaching and hate spewing to commence

They will all suddenly turn into Geraldine Ferraro. Yikes!
Obama 08′

I do not think he called Joe Biden. Obama/Biden

This is what Ralph Nader had to say, and I totally agree with him.

"Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader said Clinton is the smart choice because she is the only person who would help Obama get more votes.

"And if he's going to say, 'One people, one nation,' he can raise the banner of unity with her as his vice presidential running mate," he said Thursday on "American Morning."

Nader also told the Politico Web site that Obama wouldn't be "that dumb" to pick Bayh or Biden to be vice president."

Hey RC–
News Flash–
He's up in some polls–
Your guy should be 20 Points ahead if everyone was buying his line–

if he 'chooses'??? Hillary we will NOT have change and we are doomed….

Well, sources have disclosed that Mr. Santa Claus and Mr. Easter Bunny are definitely out along with Mr. Bigfoot who removed himself from consideration after it was revealed that he was just another empty suit. I hope that Mr. Obama has unlimited, anywhere minutes because this could take awhile.

This is so exciting—Next I think I'll watch bread toast—
Who cares—
He can't win even if they resurrected JFK–Which he's trying to do thru his daughter—
All this shows is that he can't do it on his own–
Everybody sees that and when its time to pull the lever even those who support won't be able to pull the lever—even if they swear they did–

If he doesn't have the intelligence and grace to pick the only person that can add enough to the ticket to ensure the win in November, then he isn't ready to be our president. He needs to be thinking about what is best for the country and uniting the party, not his own petty reasons for not picking Hillary Clinton, afterall there are 18 million resons to pick her, how many votes did Joe Biden get?

It would be hard to imagine that he would choose Clinton, so much baggage goes along with her. Bill would become VP Jr., Hillary would endeavor to make sure all the media spotlight goes to her, All Hillary All the Time.

I am amazed that anyone would support her candidacy. She cares about nothing or no one but herself and would do or say anything to get what she wants.

2008 will go down as the year with the poorest choices we have ever had on either side of the fence.

All that posturing and at the end of the day ,Obama will lose.

I hope Jim Webb is the VP choice.

Off topic here, but, I'm sick and tired of John McCain playing the POW card…a noun a verb and POW.
He's turning into Rudy Guiliana - a noun a verb and 911.

I had family members that got killed in Vietnam - at least John McCain came home in one piece, and benefited from his being a prisioner.
John McCain is crossing the line every time he uses POW to try and get elected.

Obama is a loser. please please don't pick Hillary as the VP.

– and now for the real news:I can't stand Harry Reid from Nevada," I flatly told my hometown paper, the Journal in comments Thursday.

I cannot now nor will never stand this back biting senator, Mr. Reid. The only one worse is Obama. Obama is risky and Reid doesn't understand heartland of the Mid West issues. He is stuck in a state of "legal prostitution, gambling and abortions." Yes that is what Harry Reid is all about in his state of Nevada or should we say sinstate.

Remember Reid is a do nothing senator, and 'bama is a risky choice;. Both should be defeated because they gamble with our values and our country's security.

I was a Hillary supporter. She would galvanize the republican right wing. NOt a good pick but she would be great in an Obama cabinet as head of Health Dept. — she could finally get her health care program through that we sooooo badly need! Who ever Obama picks he needs to be a "pit bull" and really go after the lieing cheating McCains. After watching McCain Revealed I dislike the man more. AND I was a republican all my life. McCain has NOT made one positive judgement in his entire life!!!! Lets change Washington–Lets take a chance on CHANGE–its sooo much better than what we have now or will have with McCain. McCain will soooo much worse than Bush and my grandkids are NOT going into a McCain draft!!! I lived through the draft era and ONLY the rich got out–sound familiar? LIke Bush & Chenney! NO MORE WARS—Go Obama!

Hmm… I wonder who his hundreds of advisors will tell him to pick.

……"Deal would have U.S. troops out of Iraq by 2012″……
So lets see….
McWar wanted to go war with Iraq and went as far as saying "It'll be relatively easy and we'll be greeted as liberator” President Obama opposed it from the very beginning.
McWar and his republican cronny wanted to stay in Iraq for “100 years”, Obama has said that with the right strategy, we can be out of country and refocus our effort in hunting the real terrorists in 18 months from the time he takes office… now the whole world, including the Iraq government thinks that makes sense.

And I ask….who has the judgment to lead??? Wake up America it’s time to take our country back.

Obama 08

clinton pliz

l will say this…l have been an oBama supporter.will always be an obama supporter…but am sure clinton is our only choice,

But would Obama have ceded half the convention to the Clintons if he picked her as VP?

"Anyone with half a brain would be relieved to to be excluded from Obama's "Yes We Can (Spread Socialism)" world tour."

Social democracy works for Canada, the UK, Finland, Australia, and indeed the majority of our political and military allies in the world. The US is the only developed first world nation without a universal health care system.

Yes We Can (Finally catch up to the rest of the world in education and medical care)

I believe the Demo Vp choice will be Jack Reed, with the inevitable Don Quixote/ Sancho Panza comparison..and I don't believe it will be announced today.

Better not HILLARY. She and her egotistical husband BILL will try to overshadow and elbow arm Obama. Unfortunately he may need her to win due to her fickle 18 million supporters who keep insisting they will write her name on to the ballot, but are unable to put their money where there mouth is. $1 each would retire her debt!! Talk about empty protesting…..

Poster from RI August 22nd, 2008 9:55 am ET

I don't know Jo-Ann. I would rule out Hillary. I mean if Obama doesnt pick Hil, then he just might risk alienating all of Hillary's soul sisters who voted for her during the primaries, and if history is any precursor to the future, it is going to be the women's vote that decide this election.

Bill Clinton won in 96 thanks to the Soccer moms, and Bush in 04 with help from the Evangelical vote, but most importantly because of the Security Moms who were just uncomfortable with John Kerry and his Iraq stance.
____________________________________________________
Correction…Bill Clinton won thanks to the African American vote….BOTH times….the absence of that vote is in part, the reason why Hillary lost.
It's going to be the NEW voters and the independents that decide this election.

i hope he called Hillary…..Hillary would be the smartest choice…

Come on Obama. Make your announcement! Do you have to make a grandstand performance on everything you do??? Here is one Democrat that is not impressed with your need of constant press attention.

If it is not Hillary, it will be a sad day for us Democrats. Obama can not and will not win without her on the ticket. Getr ready for another 4 years of the Bush administration.

Obama/Clinton

To anyone worried about the 5′ wide strip of yard Obama bought from Tony Rezko, do me a favor. Look up Donald Diamond. Read about how McCain worked backroom deals to get Diamond acres and acres of land. This isn't even in the same ballpark of inpropriety let alone the same game. read about KEATING FIVE. let's talk about real criminals. McCain was the only senator in the Keating Five scandal DIRECTLY linked to land investments. The other senator had no direct ties to Keating. Only McCain, because he and his wife invested tons into land deals with Keating's Lincoln Savings & Loan (a company that cost US Taxpayers something like 2 Billion dollars to bail out). Donald Diamond. Keating Five. Vicki Iseman. The list goes on and on and on and on and on… McCain = Bush 3rd Term = More War = Economic Abyss

Hillary for VP…else, vote for Bob Barr.

If Obama does not pick Hillary Clinton, he should probably kiss the White house good bye. If he picks Hillary he will have it locked up.
Reason being, that Hillary, no matter how much you don't like her has alot of support in the American people. You can't discount 18 million voters. If Obama doesn't do it, John McCain will by picking Sarah palin, She knows how to play in the boys club and has cleaned house more then once in goverment. She is unbelievable!! . So, if he really wants to be the ,President, he knows what he needs to do to get there. The question is will he do it? My estimation he probably won't. So say hello to President John McCain.

I don't believe that any of these anti-Hillary posters are actually Democrats or Obama supporters. Anyone who really wants him to win knows that having her on the ticket would be a death blow to the Republicans.

Let's hope that death blow comes today.

Seriously, stop pretending Obama needs Hillary to win. She's an incredibly self-centered and divisive politician, and she brings nothing special to the table that he couldn't find elsewhere.

Moreover, she voted for the Iraq war and still won't own up to her terrible mistake- she didn't even READ the security report. It's time we started getting rid of that kind of politician.

Why do most Clinton supporters feel that Obama needs Hillary to win the election? You choose a VP that will help you and the American people, not because the Clinton supporters are trying to run this election. I would vote for a Republican President if they stood for the less fortunate, but I don't see anyone who falls into this category. Oh, yeah, and if the Hillary supporters vote for McCain and he runs this country into the ground; don't complain to Obama and his supporters because you had your nominee.

"I don't know Jo-Ann. I would rule out Hillary. I mean if Obama doesnt pick Hil, then he just might risk alienating all of Hillary's soul sisters who voted for her during the primaries, and if history is any precursor to the future, it is going to be the women's vote that decide this election.

Bill Clinton won in 96 thanks to the Soccer moms, and Bush in 04 with help from the Evangelical vote, but most importantly because of the Security Moms who were just uncomfortable with John Kerry and his Iraq stance."

This is true. The question for me is, will having a Clinton as the VP pick energize more Clinton-supporter votes for Obama then it will energize anti-Clinton votes for McCain? The Republicans right now are having a terrible time just getting the disparate Republican faction to come together behind McCain. Potential VP Hillary would solve that problem for McCain real quick, the moderate Republicans, fundy Christians, and neocons would all unite to keep Barack out of the White House and to keep Hillary from returning.

So here's my questions when it comes to Hillary as VP pick:
1. Will she really bring that many supporters who wouldn't otherwise be voting for Obama?
2. As it is now, McCain has to be careful who he picks as VP so that he doesn't lose the support of any of the three major Republican party factions. If Hillary is the VP choice for Obama, won't that energize the Republican base and unify it behind McCain?
3. Aside from who will and who won't vote for her, what does Hillary Clinton actually bring to the table as a VP?

If he doesn't name Hillary, I am going to put my head in the oven and then bury myself alive. I won't know what to do with myself. I won't be able to hog the forums anymore with my whining, and I won't really, honestly be able to vote for John McCain because he is a misogynist who uses the c word to talk to his wife and will turn back Roe v Wade with his supreme court picks. I'm really gonna be in bind. Of course, I'll keep whining that I'm gonna vote for McCain, and fill these boards with pathetic, immature squeals, because I have no life.

You know I hate to admit this but I really hope it is Hillary. She is the fighter that Obama needs plus she has the ties to the old Regime to make a good transition to the new.

OB please put Hillary!!!

He will never win without Hillary - mark my words.

It does not matter who he picks - he and the Dems are so negative. I read that at the Convention, they are going to present 3 average people who are basically down and out and the Dems are the only ones that can save them - HAHAHAH What a joke - The negativeness of the Dems is so telling. How about picking 3 Dems that HAVE succeded in this country. How about some positiveness at least one time from this party???

If we want a Democratic President, all of us are going to have to give up any personal prejudices when it comes to VP. The VP only has as much power as the President allows them until and unless they are called on to substitute for the elected President. Hopefully never.
I personally will have to hold my nose if Hillary is selected but I will vote for Obama come hell (Hill) or high water. We all must bite our personal bullets on this one.
Our country and our futures are at stake. Remember that a no vote or a write in vote is a vote for corruption, war and financial disaster for the majority of us.

Obama/ anybody

It's either Biden, Richardson or Hillary. We'll find out tomorrow. Stay tuned folks..

Is there any wonder that they run ads comparing him with Britney and Paris? He's acting like this VP selection is the Academy Awards! At least he lost the silly fake presidential seal.

2 words of advice for Mr. Hubris………

Hillary Clinton

McCain has 5 houses and they belong to his wife. And Sen McCain has more to take care of than be thinking about how many places he has. AND, no one care when John Kerry had a dozen houses. Its the Dems who make all the hoopla

THE DREAM TEAM IS OBAMA/CLINTON!. BILL SHOULD KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT FROM NOW ON.

Despite what people say. he needs hillary. Obama dont let your pride get in the way of becoming the next president. Just ask her!

Come on out to Denver, Barack. And bring all your friends.

Sorry It is not HRC
Matt, Manchester, CT– Senator Obama will Win

I have a clue and I am not drinking the Messiah/Marx world tour 2008 bit. I am not rich, but I am not jealous of what others have either. It's called be happy with what you have. I know it is a novel idea.

Please Barack don't pick Hillary….She took a crap on you during the primaries…She still thinks she's entitled to the presidency…Let her stay in the Senate…There's no place for her in the White House ever!!!

I didn't support HRC for the presidential nominee, but I think she'll be a terrific VP. I don't think she'll be an effective face for America (talk about dealing with the Middle East, and she's got haters in-house). Not withstanding, she's got the connection to complete an Obama administration. They are both going to be inspiring leaders to loads.

Ok, time to move on… Who's McCains VP nominee? I hope it is peace-loving fella.

hey whats the problem, can't decide on who to pick that could help
you win the white and tell you how to do your job as president if you
possibly win.. The only way you stand a chance is by who you pick.
And who you pick regardless if it is any qualified candidate with
great experience in foreign affairs is the only thing that can save you.
Quit playing games with the people you know who you want already.
For a change be somebody and say it. Games , Games , Games.
Tired of listening to the man that promises change… Listen Mr.
Obama , Russia is knocking at our door.. You don't know how to
handle it, you need someone on your side to help you pull this off.
I doubt you can…

I don't care who it is as long as it isn't Hillary!
And Kenneth - I totally agree! SHe is dangerous and can't be truested for a minute.

I am not willing to sacrifice my country men to four more years of current policy even if my choice for president is not on the ticket.

I see the suffering from policy that just does not work, skyrocketing prices for everything, corruption is out of control, our image internationally is destroyed, jobs being shipped overseas, and cheap labor being imported, our military is stretched thin when every rouge nation is testing the fire, our infrastructure is falling apart, illegal drugs are filling our cities, education is off the charts, foreclosures, healthcare, Katrina, Rita, and taking care of the rich while the rest of the country falls through the cracks, just does not seem worth me playing political games.

We need a change of direction folks.

Vote Obama O8

Top 3 choices: Rev. Wright, Michelle Obama and Rezko.

Get over it, Obama. Your stupid childish games about the VP pick are as lame as your false arrogance. You are going down in the polls and will cost the Dems an election they should have won. I hope Hillary comes back and whips your butt.

I will live with whomever he selects because ultimately I think this is a smart man. I REALLY hope it's NOT HILLARY CLLINTON. She's still refering to him as "my opponet". She deserves to be shown the door as soo as she leaves the stage. And I think her selfish, hateful, PUMA supporters cat leave with her. It's just not worth it.

Good grierf, everyone has to make a congressional out of all of this. Just pick someone and get it over with. Obama and McCain. All this political drama.

Obama/Clinton or NOOBAMA . . . . he's got to pick up voters and no other VP prospect can help him in that goal . . .

I really disliked Hillary during the primaries, what with theatacks and everything, but I've kind of come around. If he decides he needs her and picks her, two months ago I would have voted McCain. Now, I might be able to still pull the lever for Obama…

C'mon Barack!! Im waiting for your text!

OBAMA 08!

Something new from the Agent of Change???

If Barack Hussein Obama does not choose Clinton for his VP, then I am voting for McCain.

Plain and simple.

As a lifelong demacrat I don't care who he picks. Even if he picks Hillary I won't vote for him. Hillary deserves to be president. Not some empty suit that will bring this country to ruin. I will be voting Republican this year. I want a liar that I can trust. Not Obama and his radical thoughts.

I prefer Biden, but I'll take anyone he chooses. He's got a great team working on this and he's a very intelligent man.

YES WE WILL!
Obama '08!

Reaction of "loser" candidates….."My Prayers were answered"

I'm gunning for Richardson, but I wonder if Al will be able to say no to Obama/Gore.

Jack Reed is the Demo VP Choice.

God forbid BHO be the POTUS, then America should brace for the inevitable unknown future. Don't blame the previous US presidents then if more US job outsourcing and retrenchments, higher gasoline prizes, dramatic surge of housing foreclosures, higher taxes, an inevitable war with foreign rogue states and an unknown future. Even if you BHO voter's will complain to your BHO, still BHO won't listen. Why? BHO had even sat on a church for some 20 odd years "listening" the anti-american hate-mongering sermon of a pastor who married BHO and baptized BHO's children but in which BHO claimed he did not hear anything at all. And for the first time in my adult american life, the under BHO's government will in encourage not singing the star-and-spangled banner, prosecution if you wear a US flag-pin, and worst the US will be run finally by the muslims. Wow, so many things to mention. Will, it's up to you but it's not yet too late.

Can't people see that Obama has no substance and that is why he keeps this hype up about the VP? He has to otherwise people will notice that there is really nothing there. It is like when Hollywood hypes up a movie for weeks and people don't realize that the movie is bad until after they have paid their money to see it when it is too late. You have to see through the hype that the media and Obama have put around him and see the empty suit celebrity he is. Do not be fooled!

Hopefully, Billary was one of the people that received a call.

Barack,

I would still vote for you , even if you chose Kermit the Frog as your VP.

I know you made a logical informed decision and you have the best interest of the Dems and our country at heart!!

Now we just wait….

Gobama!!!

Clintons are the best and smart choice at this juncture. Obama needs them and country needs.

"As much as I hate to admit it - Clinton seems like a smart choice."

It's terrible but true, isn't it?

On the other hand, no other VP choice would energize, mobilize, and polarize Republican opposition like Hillary. And really, ouside of followers, I don't know what she really brings to the table.

Clinton is not the smart choice for anyone who thinks and has a memory of the 90's. In the primaries, Obama did not touch on any anti Clinton feelings as he is a loyal democrat. The repubs will be out in force within hours of a Clinton Veep choice with ads on the following subjects. (Whitewater, Monica, Rose Law Firm, Vince Foster,and Hillarycare) They are salivating!. Just look at anything Pat Buchanan says on MSNBC. . .he cant even keep a straight face when boosting for Hillary as Veep. Why is it that no one even mentions this in the MSM, we are being manipulated people!!!

V.P. Al Sharpton

I am rooting for Biden. Hillary DOESN'T help in some battleground states. Actually she HURTS his chances of winning some of them. Some states just DONT WANT HER!!!!

Obama/Biden 08′

If he's smart it will be Hillary!!!!! If not, with his low polling numbers right now, she'll take it at the convention. He should be at least 15% ahead of McCain right now and he's not. Let's face facts. If he doesn't get Hillary on the ticket he's not going to win!!!

Hillary is not a smart choice for VP so I hope one of the calls Barack made last night was to let her know she is not his pick. Obama can win with Hillary if people would use good judgement and stop letting other people think for them and learn to look past the color of a person's skin. Think about your future and the future of your children and their children. Vote for Obama in November and let's get this country back on track or Vote for McCain and watch more people lose their jobs and homes because John and Cindy will not let you live in one of their many homes.

I trust Hillary got the call. I would not let her run my PTO fund raiser. When the final truth is told you'll find out that she is probably more like $40M in debt.

Is Obama for real or not? Is he a Muslim or not? Is he inexperienced or not? Did he get a sweetheart deal from Rezko or not? Is he afraid f Putin or not? Will he ask for Hillary or Biden or neither? Unfortunately in this world of ours, where there is smoke there is fire. We live in a dangerous world.

So some of the above may or may not be true, but on the other side of the coin some or all may be true.

So in my humble opinion, Obama is a risky candidate and do we want
to gamble on our country's future with a questionable leader? or do we want a proven leader.?

Why take the risk or the gamble when we have a leader in John McCain, a man, who will protect our country and our values. No gamble with John McCain.

I hope, unlike his supporters, Obama knows how to SPELL that person's name — or anything else, for that matter.

McCain for president! A grown-up doing a grown-up job.

I hope he didn't pick Hillary, because I want him to lose and without her, he basically loses automatically. I'm counting on him maintaining his arrogant ways though, so I'm pretty confident he didn't pick her.

i don't know why you people are still wondering. if u follow obama closely u will know who he has chosen as vp.after the qualities he cited himself and as been this intelligent, u should know the choice is HILLARY CLINTON.
FORGET IT ,I DON'T LIKE HER MYSELF but the only person that could run this country if obama is not there is hillary clinton.
now watch and learn.

Matt, Manchester, CT August 22nd, 2008 9:48 am ET

Regardless of letting down easily those "Almost Veep Nominees," the call will still be easier than the concession call he'll make in November to Senator McCain!
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LOL! have another "drink" Matt!!!!
McRICH will never get that call!!! Watch and Learn!!!!

How come John Edwards isn't on his short list? Oh, that's right he's under the train along with Rev. Wright.

Obama has demonstrated a record of wise and effective judgment which is a clear indication that Hillary Clinton will not be the VP candidate.

It doesn't matter who is his VP, even Hillary can't save Obambi from the jaws of defeat come November if he's the official nominee of the Democrap. We don't vote for VP in general election,. only for President. McCain will be the next President if Obambi is the official nominee.

Obambi = McGovern

OBAMA HAS CHOSEN A MAN WITH EXPERIENCE AS HE SAID, HE STRUGGLED IN DECIDING ON HIS CHOICE. CANNOT BLAME HIM.
HE IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY NOMINEE AND HE IS ENTITLED TO MAKE HIS CHOICE. JOE BIDEN HAS THAT MUCH EXPERIENCE,
JOE BIDEN IS A FIVE TERM SENATOR FROM DELAWARE, CHAIRS THE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE..
I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT OBAMA HAS PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE.. HE NEEDS TO BE ELECTED FIRST BEFORE HE NEEDED A VP WITH FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE.
AFTER ELECTION, HE HAS ANY NUMBER OF FOREIGN POLICY EXPERTS , MANY OF WHICH ARE QUITE FAMILIAR TO AMERICANS.
NOW OF COURSE OBAMA'S ELECTION CHANCES ARE GOING TO BE TOUGH WITHOUT HILLARY CLINTON AND BILL CLINTON AND THEIR NUMBERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.. HISTORICALLY, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN THAT MUCH MORE HISTORIC WITH HILLARY AS THE VP AND WOULD HAVE ADDED THAT MUCH MORE POWER TO THE TICKET , SO MUCH SO THAT EVERY PUNDIT AROUND THE COUNTRY HAD DUBBED THE TICKET THE "DREAM TICKET". BUT PRIDE AND ARROGANCE HAS TAKEN OVER THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE. HE PUT HIMSELF ON A SLIPPERY SLOPE
AND HIS NUMBERS ARE NOW SLIPPING SINCE THE SADDLEBACK FORUM I ORANGE COUNTY.

And depending on who Obama picks, he may be in store for some bad news.

If he doesn't give it to one of the Clintons, then who gives a darn. He would even be hard for me to vote for him even if he does select one of the Clintons. I don't like what he stands for. Go Hillary.

I'll just be glad when it's over so the empty talking-heads shut up.

We get no news - only spin and speculation over and over and over.

Obama '08

Who is the next Kevein Federline?

Britneys running mate is interesting,

But I am waiting for McCain to annouce who the next vice president.

Flagg:

Glad to see Stephen King is alive and well and is here in this list of comments~~~ hahaha

Well, Barack didn't call me, so I guess that means I win the VP slot.

Seriously, I can't wait to find out who he will choose, there are so many good choices to pick from out there…

G0 Obama '08

Matt from CT you do realize our state will be a landslide for Obama, and I can't wait until you see the shocker landslide in November, just wait. People think these negative campaign's work but when push come's to shove so many democrats have taken republican seats in their home district and against their negative campaign ad's that tied them to Obama, they STILL won. Just wait until November

i hope it is wesley clark so he can ram McCains war record down his old perverbial throat!

While I love CNN and enjoy many of your programs…I have never seen adults acting like frothing dogs waiting for a bone as much as I have in the last 48 hours…why in the world do we need to know everything before it happens…in a 24hr news cycle i kind of get it but…relax for heavens sake and give me a break on the second by second speculation…jeez enough already!

If he's truly SMART, he'll pick Hillary and cross the Finish line victoriously. He'll need Hillary to beat the mean extreme Republican machine!

I'm ready to move forward no matter who he picks, because anybody who has a brain will realise Mccain is no option . Hes not exactly a smart man, Obama is intelligent. Brains are important!

Is there any truth to the following:

A motion for an emergency temporary restraining order prohibiting Obama from running for president, was made in Philadelphia Federal Court, on 8/21/08 enjoining the DNC from nominating Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate.

I've seen it on several websites.

Powder threatning letter sent to McCain's office ?? That must be his daily dose of Dope.
Dope made in Iraq , sent to him by his friends " Al Queda "
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Whoever the candidate is I wish him and Obama the best of luck. And here’s the reason why:

The people in this country puzzle me sometimes. I mean really confusing. In the 2000 election, no one in their right mind can deny that GW and his brother Jeb, literally stole a presidential election right in front of our eyes. And not only that, but to my amazement there were people who applauded it, were actually proud of it. That is absolutely amazing to me. Sometimes I wonder if we are a nation of idiots. Then this nation turned right around and put a dishonest , unintelligent man right back into the Oval office. Real intelligent, NOT.

Now 7 1/2 years later we all, except the privileged few, are in serious financial straights. We are embroiled in a war that we were deceived into thinking was a just cause. We now know it was all based on lies. We are paying through the nose just to drive our cars. We are losing our jobs and homes at a alarming rate. It truly is a sad state of affairs. A 500 million dollar deficit, it's exactly what we get…..

What we need to be doing instead, is pulling our self-serving heads out of our butts and start using sound logic.

Wake up America, stop the madness. Stop letting your prejudices and bigotry cloud sound judgment. McCain can't remember from one day to the next what comes out of his mouth. Instead of making valuable use out of his time, he is totally consumed with what Obama is doing. His platform is the standard Republic fare, fear, prejudice and the hope that the American people will stay in their mindless funk…

Yes, I'm voting for Obama and whoever if Vice Presidential candidate is. I don't care what color he is. He can be purple for all I care. He is at least exhibiting a willingness to push forward, rather than rely on ill-conceived, out-dated, non-effective leadership like GW and which John McCain is displaying with his deceptive and lying personal attacks. Attacks that have no basis in fact or reality. It shows a definite lack of character, what a loser.

Enough already! C'mon - tell us!
(BTW - still no mention of Rockefeller as a dark horse.)

He NEEDS HILLARY

I'm anxiously awaiting that text/email announcing the VP slot. Whoever it is, Obama is the BEST presidential candidate we could ever hope for! At least he knows how many homes he owns.

I guess calling people to tell them bad news isnt above his pay grade… hmm wonder if calling world leaders is?

Man, these PUMA idiots sound like broken records. Hillary's campaign failed because she was incapable of following one strategy, she couldn't budget her campaign, she was too negative with Obama and because she couldn't keep her husband's mouth shut. So shut up and deal with it, PUMAs (by the way that is the dumbest name anyone has ever come up with, ever).

I would like it if was Hillary

Obama had better swallow his extreme arrogance and pick the only candidate that can be a game changer. Is that Joe Biden who has been in the senate since Obama was 11..no, Evan Byah, a nice guy but as boring as a log in a swamp…no, is it the unknow governor of kansas, what do you think, is it Tim Kaine or Virginia, you have to be known to be a game changer……there is only one person who can change the game for Obama and anyone with a brain knows who that is.

He called Paris and i told him no thanks we had plans for the weekend. Call back next week and we would think about it.

Obama Has Already Made His Choice And It Was Not Hillary Clinton! She Got A Call At 3 Am This Morning!

Better be Hillary or this will be a very dark day and all the excitement will be gone.

If it isn't Hillary, America will vote for McCain.

Obama is nothing without Hillary.

Runners-up, Ms. Yellin, not runner-ups.

Let the General Begin. Dems Unite.

Who cares?!! Let's face it, he's not in the "right" club to be elected.

To Linda: A woman's choice??? Since when do women walk around with two heart beats??? You poor woman are not only ignorant, but in desperate need of help. When is the last time you were invited to an embryo party???!

Maybe Rev. Wright , Ayers or that man that helped him buy his home for a bargain at the time the housing market was HOT.