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!
______________________________________________________
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.

The whole reason he's hyping it up this much is because it's not going to be Hillary. That way the whole weekend will be spent by MSM slathering over who it is rather than who it isn't, before Days 1 & 2 of the convention, which are already all about the Clintons.

Strategically this inevitable but still a mistake when it comes to winning the election; Obama couldn't pick the Clintons because everybody knows 'three's a crowd'…not enough room in the White House for all those people and their egos too.

Because Hillary was the best chance to draw in the independent voters who will WIN this election, it is now merely academic going into the Fall.

In the end, by not picking Hillary, or her actually being the nomonee, John Mc____ (fill in blank with your favorite childish put-down here) will be our next President.

You're Welcome.

WHO CARES ???. "Above my pay grade" Very smart. My family was for Obama. Not any more.4or 7 houses – this America. This not Africa. Why this go against McCain.

Oh PLEASE!
Who cares? All the drama, big media hype from the empty suit!
LOL! Nobody votes based on the VP slot. Oh, the suspense….I can hardly contain my excitement. Idiots to buy into this dribble.

and who exactly are your sources energy?
I find that hard to believe b/c I can't see him trusting her at all.. It'd be a rockier relationship than JFK and LBJ and we know what happened during that presidency….

Only two people were running that are true American Patriots,Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich.The rest are Globalists,out to fill their pockets at the expense of the American People.

BIDEN, HAGEL or HILLIARY is my guess !!!

If its not Clinton he loses plain and simple. McCain has more important things on his mind like running our country then his houses. This gaffe is not going to fly and will only make Obama look stupid because he has no solution for national security problems, or anything for that matter.

He's still an inexperience wimp and the short list of VP's appears to be too.

@Bubba: Mega-LOL

Runners-up.

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

Well Bigfoot is out of it, I saw the other day that he's dead now.

Why do pro-choice women always speak in terms that imply they speak for all women. Please note pro-choicers, there is a sizable percentage of U.S. women who are pro-life! Pro-life candidates are not a slap in the face to all women. In fact, a majority of people (men and women) are pro-life in this country. The democratic party is catching on and has a pro-life speaker at its convention this year. That at least is the opening of a dialogue – good for the democratic party!

Jo-Ann From NY.. Have you lost all your senses??? If he dosen't
choose Hillary, Obama will go down the drain.Look at the polls dear,
McCain is winning more everyday.

If Obama picks Clinton he better hire an offical food taster, have a metal plate put in the back of his suites, chinstrap a helmit on with a mouth peice because she will stab him in the back, crown him with a club, or mess with his food.

Credit card Rep…I like your comment, that's funny…Your name fits so well…Under the Repucks everyones using credit cards to survive…Get a clue…O/08

The Great Obama has spoken. Change is in the Air:)

You know, Obama's name is on CNN 2 to 1 over McCain, guess who's gonna win.

Will anyone care as much when it's McOld's turn to pick his running mate? Hopefully it will be someone with only 1 house and who thinks that people don't have to make $5 million to be considered rich…you know someone IN TOUCH with reality!!!!

Obama/Edwards 2008!

I'm guessing Biden or Bayh. I really hope it's not Hillary. We shall see though!

Hillary already got the gas face last night. Hillary will not be on the ticket. This country cannot move forward with a Clinton on the ticket.

Let's hope that Hillary gets the supers to vote for her and wins at the convention!! But if not, he will have to choose Hillary if he has any hope at all of winning in Nov.
GO HILLARY!!

If neither of the above happens, I will be voting McCain, and not out of spite–just because I feel he is WAY more experienced than Obama.

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.

Amen, Jo-Ann/NY!!!

When there were still about 8 Democrats and 5 Republicans still in the race, I said "anyone but Clinton is better than what we've got now!"

As long as there's no Clinton on the ticket, Obama's got my vote! Pick her, and he loses it to McCain!

signed:

A Left Leaning Independent.

CNN in the tank for Obama. Journalism has died.

I like Hilary or Joe Biden

I think it is Jesse Jackson. He has the tools to slice into the matter. Remember he was going to cut out Obama's gonads.

I like Biden-I hope he wins! I like his fighting spirit! Whole point is to win, if Obama thinks Hillary can do that, that's fine! But he should sequester her to an outhouse somewhere in south maybe Gitmo where she won't undermine him! Thanks to her, republicans have ammu against Obama! Obama should pay off her debt only if he wins the Presidency otherwise she should go get multiple jobs like we working stiffs have!

I hope it's NOT Hillary. I don't want her part of that sinking ship! We need her in 2012!

it better be Hillary or Liberals will lose again!

Hillary – DON'T DO IT!!!

Stay far away from this creep… you'll sink with him.

You are the one Hillary!

Ted,

Actually, the latest count on McCain's home ownership tally was "at least seven". It's no wonder he can't keep track.

Then again, he did invent the Iraq-Afghanistan border, so it would appear that keeping track of much of anything is not one of his strong points.

It's Al Franken

Obama/Kerry works for me

Disco died alot faster than he is making this decison. Probably because he was flip-flopping, back and forth. If it's not Hillary, it will be one empty suit, trying to help another empty suit.

Great headlines. OBAMA CALLS LOSERS
I'm not sure if somebody who is one of a very select group of people to be considered and vetted as a potential VP, in one of the greatest countries in the world should be called a loser.

If Hillary got her call it was at 3:00 a.m. Those are the only calls she'll answer.

Bill from florida
Obama aint a boy. please be respectful on what you post. if you can't post stay out of the freanzy.

Democrats 08′

I just hope that if he doesn't pick Hillary, that ALL of her supporters will get behind Obama. Because that is what THEY would want if the situation had been the other way around. (I just don't think they see things that way!!)

I wonder if he called Hillary at 3 a.m.

If it's Bill Richardson from Texas….. boy did he screw up…..!
Of course, that was Richardson's agenda all along….. He's probably got his own VP seal, with a Mexican Flag, much like Barack…. with his special seal…. And natch, he'd prefer to sing some other anthem as well…. sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad, sad. On a more serious note, the wrong choice will mean McCain wins…..
and sometimes, karma just gets you back.

I hope he made that 3:00 AM call . . . .

I accept the nomination

Can Barry drag this out any further….sheesh. Hasn't he heard the story of the Boy who cried Wolf?

The drama continues…The Days of Obama's Lives. Again DOESN'T matter because a good portion of POSSIBLE support goes with any decision he makes. Can we start over?

Ok. I am getting really tired of hearing about the people that are going to be in charge of this great big country not picking a running mate. If they can not make this decision maybe we need to find two new canidates to run for President for the most powerful country in the world. Come guys are you men or little boys? Lets get on with selecting someone. This is getting ridiculous.

Looks like the "press pool" will be working the weekend. At least we'll get a break from all the nasty McCain tactics. Not that he wont be doing slimy things but I'll bet journalists will be more interested in Obama news. I know I am.

Obama/Bayh Bye? I hope not. Should be Biden – no other way.

The guys and gals who weren't selected to be his running mate got their bad news. The person he selects for his VP will also get the bad news that they were selected.

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!

I'm rooting for Biden, but I'm not sure that he'll actually garner any more votes for the ticket.

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

Surprise! it's John McCain!

His only ticket to be the winner this November is Hillary

i know somebody… who knows somebody… who met with somebody who told me he was going to choose kathleen sebelius!!! I am so very serious!!! but in all honesty i think that would be the best pick!!!

I'm sure these people getting the calls are delighted that they will not be a part of this disastrous ticket!

I seen Hillary down on the corner with a sign and some pencils in a cup. She said she got the call.

My money's on Kaine. A busy Presidential candidate does not stop by your office just to "thank your staff for all their hard work". I think Obama telegraphed his choice when he stopped by.

Not Hillary. Never Hillary. And I'm a woman.

He didn't call me, so I'm still hopeful

Hillary doesn't want to attach her name and reputation to this sinking ship. She's glad it's not her so she can run against McCain in 2012.

If its not Biden I'll eat my hat.

This shows how deep he is into picking a running mate for VP.
Good, that shows his committment and judgement in making such an important decision, while that rat (McPain) is waiting on Mr.Obama's decision to decide his running mate.
I am already feeling safe about having Mr.Obama as the President
For me, God is the One, Obama is God's desciple, McPain is Satan's desciple
OBAMA (2008 -16)

I really hope it is not Clinton. But even if it is, I am still voting Democrat. Unlike PUMA, I love my country.

NO, I heard was Michelle Obama. What a night-mar!

Funny to hear "I hope its Clinton" when all we have been hearing is Obama hate from the Clint on supporters. Stop begging. It aint her.

Fingers crossed for HRC!

It took thought and consideration to make his choice but, McCain will use neither. He's straight and simple-minded, as explained in

MeCaint.blogspot.com

I'm gonna go count how many houses I own.

If he does not pick Hilary, he shows poor judgement and lack of self-confidence.

All I know from watching Senator Obama's decline in the polls is: He needs Hillary Clinton as his running mate! – She is the only one who can save him from losing with her supporters united behind her. According to his "qualifications" for his VP, Senator Clinton fits the bill precisely.
I am a diehard Democrat who has never and will never vote Republican but all I can say is that if Senator Obama is not smart enough to choose Senator Clinton as his 2nd in Command, hw does not have either my or my family's vote here in Oregon.
No, I am not a PUMA nor will I vote for John McCain. – I just will not vote for anyone at all.

Talk about a soap opera … Obama has the news media eating out of his hands. Dangle a carrot and watch the media follow. You go Obama … you say jump, and the media says how high!

They don't know how lucky they are if they didn't get "picked". Now they won't have to share in part of the blame for scatter brain decisions!

Thinking about it now; even though I did not did not Hillary during the democratic primary….it wouldn't hurt Barack to put her in the ticket!

But the choice is all his….my choice is to support the democratic party and it's nominee; Barack Obama!

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!!

NO 4 MORE YEARS OF REPUBLICAN MESS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

It don't matter who he chooses (excepting for Hilary) as he is going to lose…lose..lose –(former Democrat) — now voting for John Mc Cain

Ohio,Florida,Pennsylvania and Michigan. Remember those 4.
Hillary can really help him there, and probably bring him wins in all 4. Joe Biden and Evan Bayh cannot. Lets face it, Hillary did get more votes than Obama, its only fair to offer her the spot. Imagine if it was reversed the Obama followers would be sreaming and demanding Obama be placed on the ticket.

Average, Ordinary Guy
I agree!! He needs her!! Even if she campaign's for him it will not get the same amount of votes, as if she ran with him. He needs Hillary!

He used the word feisty to describe his VP choose…hmmmm never heard the word feisty use to describe a man.

I have never been so relieved NOT to have the phone ring!

CNN, you are not Fox News and I do NOT think you will do anything malicious or evil on purpose but this type of news may sicken some undecided voters and turn them away from Obama. VP news or coverage ten times is fine, even 100 is fine, even 1000 is fine but this has become tooooo much. Just the title, Obama calls veep-runners up is so not cool and turn offish. I really like you and know your intentions unlike Fox News are always good… that's the only reason I am even writing this.

I feel bad for whomever he chooses. The Republicans are really only getting started. Whomever it is will be tied to losing in a landslide. Lots of Democrats wanted to vote for John McCain in 2000 over Al Gore but McCain lost out to Bush. Those Dems will go for McCain over Obama even if Hillary is VP… VP for her is just an insult. Obama and the Dems can lie all they want about John McCAin but Dems that aren't first time voters and not brainwashed by KOS and company KNOW BETTER!

It's either Evan Bayh or Joe Biden.

If he doesn't pick Biden he's a fool!

A decision had to be made and I'm sure hopefuls understood their chances.

I can't believe that I'm about to say this…but I hope that he choses Hillary Clinton. If not, then Joe Biden is the only other good choice. I like him because he is tough! Just like Hillary…

Did he call Bill?…………wayyyyyyyyy too funny!!!!! Funny like the clown himself is. Can he find someone to offset his ignorance, vanity, presumptuousness? Or can he save the world all by himself?

Hey Barack,

Just announce the name already. Enough of acting like a 16 year old girl with a secret. I'm becoming more and more disenchanted with you everyday.

Here's hoping Biden wasn't on the list..

I hope is not Bayh PLEASE!!

Hillary or Biden.

Oh and Obama, I graduated from MIT/Harvard. Your argument style and use of language is definitely Cambridge, MA. You have to get rid of that for now. Folk understand short, direct, emotional answers, not the intellectual stuff that we do in Cambridge, where you are taught to argue points, supply supporting information, and to remain unemotional. This style works with the intellects, but Joe Blue Collar has no idea what you are talking about. Simplify the language and get emotional. No, not too emotional because then you will be labeled the "angry black man". Be careful, no one said this was going to be easy.

Did one of the calls go out to Hillary?

OBAMA/BAYH

i bet billary got the first call

The hour draws near and the "professor of decision" must conclude his list and make a choice……..Choose wisely Obama……it will be the biggest decision you will make in your life……along with the others as President.

Let's HOPE it's NOT Hillary! He can win easily with any of the other possibilities. Face it…there's not 18 million REAL HRC supporters anyways so who cares if they cross over to Mc Bush. Can't wait to here all the Repukes slam whomever it is when their nominee is so lame and the VP choice will be too

I know that whoever Obama chooses as VP the two of them will make a great historic pair and will be our best bet to straighten out the political mess the Republicans have made.

I think it's Hillary. I notice that she doesn't have an event scheduled on Saturday. No one knows Bayh or Kaine. Biden would be great, but I think it would be difficult for anyone to govern with him.

Why the media is making such a big deal??

As a woman I'm willing to give up my womans right and will vote for McCain. I have that right, dont I?

Is it just me or is anyone out there still voting for McCain a bit concerned that he just could not remember (senile)?. Its funny how at the Saturday fourum he was answering questions before they were asked. Heck, he even remembered 7 Supreme Court justices that he would not have appointed. But when it came to a simple question as to how many homes you own, you cant remember.

Pathetic………………….I think he is beyond senile.

PUMA crowd is the sickest most selfish crowd I've ever heard of, willing to let their kids suffer for selfish gratification, what low live's.

Doesn't matter unless it is Hillary. He is not getting my vote. I don't want a wanna be demi god with a halo as President…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I had dinner with an old friend last night. I had not seen him in 2 years. He has never voted republican in 30 years of voting, but is prepared to do so this time around. He says the only way he goes democrat is if Hillary is on the ticket. I think there are a lot of these folks out there and if Obama expects to win there needs to be strategy change and fast.

I've been undecided about whom to vote for over a year, even more so over the past month. After reading and article about Michelle Obama and David Axelrod and their relation with U.Chicago Med. Ctr., I am convinced at how much the Obama's are infact a fraud. In the article on MSNBC web page, a Washington Post investigation into the Obama's and Axelrod, are infact talking of helping the poor, but infact are racking in alot of money in the process. The corralation with Baracks Senatoral career is also now suspect of influence and the true nature of his self promotion. I urge all readers to check out the article on MSNBC under the politcal heading. I'm now convinced that Obama is a fraud and a self promoting animal that is infact a cover for a SHOW ME THE MONEY we can make a deal period same old political influence peddler only this time he is smooth and articulate.

We should let them both be president. Obama can have the US, and McCain can have Iraq-merica.

He tried to call Hillary but her phone has been disconnected for not paying her bill.

No Hillary = No Vote from everyone I know.

He should pick Hillary Clinton is he thinks he has any chance of winning the nomination. Who knows, maybe the roll-call vote for Hillary will overtake his votes and she will receive the nomination. GO HILLARY!!!!

Even if he chooses Hillary, I would not vote for this man. By the way let me make it clear I'm not a racist.
Former Democrat now an Independent

To Energy–

I cannot imagine why he would pick Clinton. She has far too much baggage, and her selection would go against everything he's been running on. With Bill in the picture, Obama would risk looking like a third wheel. And I rather doubt that Hillary would accept–why would she relegate herself to a secondary role, when she'd have a much more powerful voice in the Senate? After her history-making run for the office, her mandate in the Senate would be powerful, indeed.

I hope HILLARY got the call!!!!
((energy)) Stop lying…YOU don't have any sources!!!!

The "chosen one" has made a choice for now. Maybe he does not want to identify his choice in case he wants to flip flop.

I am sick and tired of hearing about Obama. Just pick and VP already!!! You are not that special, so stop acting like the world revolves around you. Be the leader that you said you would be, and focus of the issues not how many houses people own.

"I didn't decide to run for President to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be president because IT HAD BECOME MY AMBITION TO BE PRESIDENT. I was sixty-two years old when I made the decision and I thought it was my one shot at THE PRIZE."

– John McCain, "Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir" (2002)

2016?

Who up there is living past today? ha.

He just called me. Bummer, I thought i had this one.

SELIBUS, BIDEN, HAGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM HOPING!!!!

I sure hope that those democrats opposed to Obama get on board after the convention.

Any democrat who votes for John McCain out of bitterness is doing considerable damage to this country. He will undoubtedly take us down the same path as Bush/Cheney and it is very possilbe will provoke a World War III. All he seems to talk about is war. That is his anwser for everything.

So, did he call Hillary at 3am?

LOL I KNOW JO-ANN BUT HE MIGHT NOT WIN WITHOUT HER.

Joe Biden would be an excellent choice. Hillary should be out since she and Bill highjacked so much time at the convention.

Margaret

It's 3am and there's a phone ringing……….." Hello Hillary.. Barack here… Thanks for all you've done but you're not it. "

Look, your VP selection will not spackle in all your holes junior Senator Obama. Just make the announcement and let's get this will he/won't he crap over with.

Of course, you love this sort of thing, Mr. Limelight. Don't you.

I most certain hope that it is not Hillary, that would really be bad news on such a beautiful day.

If it's Hillary, the Republicans will be flushed down the toilet (where they belong).
By the way Mr. McCain, I own 1 house and I'm making mortgage payments on it every month.

i dont think Veep choice has got anything to do with the election. Democrats have tasted painfully from Republicans Mcsame and Bush for the past 8 yrs. All we need is change.
Sen. Obama has expressed his vision for America! Lets all unite and seek the change we all have been crying out for.
Obama 08!

I don't care who he picks he lost my vote from the time I checked out his life and found out he has lied in the books he has written and lied and lied some more. I do not want someone who has a duel citizenship either. Do not take my word for it look it up.

"energy August 22nd, 2008 9:17 am ET

Well, the stage is set: My sources tell me that the following were called: Richaron, Nunn, Kaine, Biden, Bahyh, and the KS Governor. That leaves Hillary Clinton as the VP Choice. I guess Obama listened to words of wisdom by winning first. There is no doubt he would have lost the presidency without Hillary. I do not support the Clintons but current events suggest she is the smart choice to VICTORY. At least we can get about 80% of her supporters and WIN!! I can live with that!!

Dean 2016!!"

There is not a snow balls chance in hell, that Dean would get even considered to run for President in 2016.

If there is one person out of touch with most Americans regardless of socio economics, is Dean. Not to mention, he is extremely partisan.

Who gives a doggone who he chooses. He is going down. Americans, except the ones with their hands out, are too smart to vote for him. And thank goodness, the hard workers and tax payers are in the majority for now. But the others are gaining, like cockroaches.

Please stop screaming in the forum. It is unnecessary and not good forum etiquette.
Thank you.

Obama is for change. The Clinton's have already been in the White House that does not foster change.

Please Post

McCain is so out of touch with not only himself but the American people.

Obama has as much experience as Clinton did his first term. Here's to another great era like the 1990s! Go Obama!

When doing the final vetting for the VP slot, please make sure he or she knows how many homes they own. And the McCain crowd says OBAMA is the elitist? Just another in an almost infinite line of Republican lies and distortion!

If not Hillary, Obama will losr million of votes. Hope he picks her for veep so he can win.

You people are fooling yourselves if you think Obama is going to pick that loser! If he does I am still going to vote for him but I will not care for Hillary ever!!

All the PUMA's and Hillary Supporters are idiots and losers!!!! Why don't you all go over to Iraq where the next bombs will be!

I wonder why so many of the Obamabots are attacking all Republicans. For followers of a man who preaches post partisanship you people certainly set the bar very low. It's not one party that has gotten us into this mess, it's the collective "leadership" of Congress. Let me ask, though, what has the Democratic leadership done since they took Congress? What substantive measures have been taken? I agree, nothing much was done when the GOP was in charge but don't attack them when the Dems are doing the same thing – nothing.

Obama / Biden…

Either Hagel or Clinton ( Hillary that is) !

“I won’t comment on anything else until I introduce our running mate to the world,” he said. “That’s all you’re going to get out of me.”

ummm would someone remind Obama he's only running for President of the United States and not the world

I would even like Al Gore if he would give it a shot one more time!

Hello

Hello

Hello

Can you hear me now?

**Yes

I'm sorry to inform you and PUMA you are not my choice

**What the Hell

Click

I've heard from a very inside source that Obama has actually picked his wife Michelle to be his VP. Can you believe that? It would be so great to have them both in the office!!! Choosing someone else to by VP would just tarnish the Obama name.

I like the way Obama and Clinton look together. I am a die-hard Obama supporter but I think I can be exicited with Hillary on the ticket. Bill…well as long as he is disciplined on the campaign trail, he will be fine.

Obama-Clinton '08
"Yes we can"

No HILLARY.. NO VOTE FROM ME.

The losers should consider themselves lucky. They now miss the chance to be slandered and thrown under not a bus but a train by the Roves/Oxycotin-boy/Shammity/s k a n k Coulter and the rest of the GOP smear machine

It's Schweitzer!

Obama is scheduled to be in Billings, Montana next Wednesday… hmm, I wonder why?

Anyone who thinks it's Hillary is deluded.

Well, I haven't gotten the "no thanks" call yet – does that mean I'm still in the running?? I still love Joe B. – a man with a sense of humor and wicked smart!!

What did this story tell us? NOTHING! what a waste of space!

I just hope it is someone interesting and exciting.

Barack and Biden sounds way too much like Osama BinLaden.

Just get it over with already!

Colin Powell everyone. Although I would like to see him as the Prez, VP is just as good.

NO HILLARY, NO VOTE!!

OPAHRA , SHE CAN INFLUIENCE SOME OF THE PUBLIC.

OR EVEN PAIRIS .

Wow…I did not know the republicans were anti-american…but that is what the dems think….

I am so glad to have I chosen to be out of the political mainstream, since both parties want to destroy you for their own gains.

I hope Obama chooses my mom.

Anybody reading the news these days?

It seems Michelle Obama, as VP of the U of C Medical center praised herself in 2006 for improving ties with minority contractors. One of the ways she did that was to award a half million dollar contract to one of her husband's biggest fundraiser whose company was "invited" to bid on the project.

As people in Chicago and Illinois know all too well, that's how things work here in politics. The politician maintains a superficial appearance of propriety by funnelling kickbacks and paybacks through his spouse and family.

Another great example of the Chicago style politics the nation will enjoy if Obama gets elected is exemplified by Obama's "godfather" in the Illinois Senate, Emil Jones. He announced his retirement this week and since he was already on the November ballot, the Democratic part leaders decided the best replacement was his son, Emil Jones III, who, with only a high school diploma, holds a $60k patronage job doing "community outreach" for our Democratic Governor. Of course, young Emil is only following in the footsteps of Todd Stroger was became President of the County Board after his father admitted after his election last year that he was too debilitated by a stroke to serve.

I hope Obama's VP choice understands how business is done in Chicago politics.

Wonder if he picked another "hate America first" liberal hack.

Wow, several people now know that will not have to be carrying Obama's halo on his upcoming world tour.

Obama will bring a new civility to American society.

He has not tantalized and teased us with this selection but the 24/7 news machine has been lusting after this information since before June 3rd. Instead of feeding this celebrity fodder, he is saying …chill.

The early reporting of the congresswoman's death this week is but a recent example of the slide in professionalism. Imagine instead a world where getting information right rather than getting it first is appreciated … in fact required … in a journalist?

President Bush promised to fire staff that leaked information to manipulate the press and the American citizentry. Senator Obama doesn't need to make any such promise but walking the walk he is ushering in a new day. Keep bringing dignity and civility back to the public discussion Senator.

Now … keep pounding the snot out of that dishonorable opportunistic politician McCain.

If Obama wants to really win he should select Hillary and let the chips fall where they may. Then he would he will see a bigger jump in the polls.

Obama-Hillary sounds like a very wise choice, although I thought she was a miserable . . . you know.

IF Obama has 1/2 a brain and wants to win, he better pick Hillary
other wise this vote goes for McCain and then for Hillary in 4 years

LOL @ energy. You are so full of it. I work in a field office for Obama. Hillary is not the pick, and the "KS Governor" Sebelius is going to be the pick.

I too hope it's Hillary – if it is – I will sure put all my support behind Obama.
If not – I go back to undecided.

Very exciting. He'll make an intelligent choice.

I agree with the poster from yesterday who said "I don't care if it's Mickey Mouse". This country can't take four more years of crazy and I'll vote for President Obama no matter what or who is #2!

lol@hillary yeah-that would be Obama's 'voice of change' he has been speaking of throughout his whole campaign (sarcastic). Eh, I really think the Clinton's being anywhere near the White House wouldn't be the 'change' Obama is speaking of- when he is speaking of change.

Please post.

if he did not pick Hillary he is even dumber then i think he is and belive me i think he is dumber then a rock,

Dont forget to call Hillary

He's picked a "booger".

If he does not select hillary he is loser.

energy, please reveal your sources

This is just stupid. Either tell us who it is, or stop talking about it. I'm tired of all this "I've got a secret" BS. Acting like a five year-old does not make me want to vote for you.

Pick Carol McCain. Maybe John will leave the election like he left her and the kids all alone.

I didn't get a call so i guess i'm still in the running.

To be Denied from the Messiah must be heart wrenching. I hope whomever he told NO will be able to recover………………. HOPE just went down the toilet.

I am so excited about this election and about Barack Obama becoming the next President of the United States. He displays dignity, integrity, grace, good judgement and a common sense that we have not seen in the last eight years and what we have not seen, nor ever would, in McCain. Congratulations, Barack Obama, on running a fair, dignified and well run campaign. All the best to you. R. Wolf

my sources tell me that McCain's list is topped by Tinky Winky!

News Flash….. OBAMA picks VP —- Tony Rezko!!!!!

His list will also be short lived!

Obama will choose Richardson and surprise everyone.

This guy is obviously so full of himself. Vice Presidential pick is not like a college selection decision. Professorial will not get you anywhere in the electorate. People want someone who can make a decision without hoopla.

I know all the things that you want and I can give them to you and all you have to do is give me your soul.
Obama = Randall Flagg

IT IS NOT GOING TO BE HILLARY….THANK GOD!!!

The more ya know?

Wow! The rebulican bloggers are getting real nasty. No surprise. Thats what they always do when they are behind. Republicans are looking foolish. What I find strange is that the republicans of 50 years ago were actually good. Now they are just the new Nazis under the republican lable. Sometimes I wonder if Dems are no different.
People say "I like the guy on the right" and "I like the one on the left." And I say "what about the guy in the middle working both puppets."

Amazing news.

Heck with the runner-ups, I want the call from Obama that says who he picked.

I have to hand it to the campaign, they are actually doing a really good job of maintaing interest through the summer doldrums.

I will be a bit disappointed if it is Bayh. I have a hard time respecting anyone who was so willing to spout the Clinton campaign's rhetoric, especially when it started to get nasty, and towards the end when it seemed to be denying reality. I want a straight shooter who tells it like it is, which is why I think Biden is the best choice. I guess we'll see soon enough.

The only reason Obama is taking so long to announce his VP is because of his drop in the polls. He knows that he needs Hillary to win but he has been hoping that polls would get better so party members would stop pressuring him to pick her.

Hillary for President. Obama for VP. This would give him the opportunity to gain experience that at present he totally lacks.

Wonder who lost and was chosen?

Well, the stage is set: My sources tell me that the following were called: Richaron, Nunn, Kaine, Biden, Bahyh, and the KS Governor. That leaves Hillary Clinton as the VP Choice. I guess Obama listened to words of wisdom by winning first. There is no doubt he would have lost the presidency without Hillary. I do not support the Clintons but current events suggest she is the smart choice to VICTORY. At least we can get about 80% of her supporters and WIN!! I can live with that!!

Dean 2016!!

At this point I have accepted Obama with all his flaws because he is still the superior choice to McCain. I am an ex-Clinton supporter, and the only way I will not vote for Obama is if he should select Hagel. I cannot and will not vote for an candidate with even the slightest possibility of becoming president (and by this I mean Hagel) who does not support a woman's right to chose. Plus what a slap in the face to women it would be from Obama.

I hope is Hillary

I certainly hope he chooses Hillary as VP if he expects to win.
It dosen't matter that the Obama supporters are bashing her, they
need to suck it up if they want their boy in the White House.

Okay…so who's the VP candidate for Obama?

i sure hope he called the clintons.

Good luck Barack, I hope you will be the next President of the USA

By the way: If John McCain cant tel how much houses he owns, and he has 4, I realy think he have a problem with his short term memory.
And I think he has and we wil see it in the next few months.

Get out the vote come November.The only hope Republicans have is for APATHY. They are out to destroy your hopes and dreams for a better future.

please not Bayh!

This cat and mouse game of choosing the VP is getting tedious. Why don't they just all grow up…This is too important a decision for the voters. It will definitely determine whether I will vote at all….

I have not received mine yet, so maybe there is still hope for me….I can't wait to find out who it will be….exciting days ahead.

Good luck Barack, I hope you will be the next President of the USA

By the way: If John McCain cant tel how much houses he owns, and he has 4, I realy think he have a problem with his short term memory.
And I think he has and we wil see it in the next few months.

I'm sure the call went something like this: Sorry Hillary, you were on the long list. On top of that, your PUMA's didn't help your cause.

Fired up…ready to go!!!

I guess it is time to vote republican

I believe that Obama has good judgement, and will pick someone who can really work with him to accomplish the great and positive changes planned.
It is disappointing that there are those who are so Billary hungry that they can't move past there anger. However, I know that change is hard. I was a Clinton supporter at first, but that did change during the negative primary season. It is time for the Democratic party to unite, and work together to heal our nation.

Honestly, it would be a pleasant surprise if he picked Caroline Kennedy.

Obama / Kennedy 08 and beyond . . .

Ooooooooh!

ehhhhhhhhh, he didn't call me?

Bill

Nice picture.

He looks like he just caught a big fish.

Would you all please just calm down and let this man choose his VP in peace???? I mean every move he makes, you all blast it like it's news or something…..Let the man pick his VP.

Wow CNN —- this story appeared 3 times within you headlines! 3 TIMES and not one McCain story.

I still dont know who I am gonig to vote for and it seems that I wont find ballanced issues and platforms on this site.

he did not call me !!!!!!!!

chump

Obama … I know all the things that you want and I can give them to you and all you have to do is give me your soul.
= Randall Flagg

If Obama has to win he has to pick either one of the following 3:

1st choice : Hillary (ignore Bill – I don't like Hillary either)
2nd choice: Wesley Clark (will make McCain look small)
3rd choice: Biden

Bayh, Kaine or Sebelius does not do it for him

It's gotta be Hillary. She's the only one who will get him any more votes. Without her, he loses!!

Who let the dogs out (woof, woof, woof, woof)

Had to put this one here since the other one closed.
Obama and the DEMs are letting us down.

Straight and simple McCain is an elitist and purely dishonest.

I may not know much about being rich with my single mortgage but for McCain to pathetically deflect a question on his home ownership to his staff is beyond reason. Why would his staff know more of what he owns than he does? Clearly he’s able to lie with a straight face. Soon enough McCain will come back and tell us he was joking. We have a joke in the WH so we don’t need another joker in the WH for 4 more years. Obama/DEMs need to get on this “Straight Lie Express” and run it aground. If McCain truly doesn’t know, that makes it even worse because I don’t want someone who doesn’t have a clue what he owns running our country.

I'm still holding out for Colin Powell, Mike Bloomberg or Bob Wexler. Biden is very problematic with foot-in-mouth disease, Bayh is way to right-of-center for the majority of the party, and Bill Richardson is a mixed bag; but, no way Clinton – waaaay too polarizing as a candidate and much better as Attorney General or Supreme Court. My darkhorse is still Al Gore – as a measure keeping the world's attention on U.S. leadership in global energy security and green initiatives and innovation that will bring about a societal shift towards sustainability. It would be an amazing platform for Gore and solidify the experience factor for Obama. The GOP is still in denial of what economic opportunities exist domestically and abroad by making a quantum policy shift on energy and security. Obama would be smart to bright-line these differences.

This is a story for the Ticker?? CNN, this is pretty lame!! As if this is a controversial topic and needs discussion on the Ticker.

Whomever came up with this story to be entered onto the Ticker should be sent home for the day, and quite possibly fired!!

I got one of these calls last night…needless to say I was very disappointed. I will continue to do all I can to get Obama into the White House, however.

I’m sure it’s a wonderful choice.

This getting to be silly season.
Senator just name the person and stop playing games.
You are getting some bad advice on how to handle this from
your advisors.

Called the runner ups……

….. I didn't get called so guess I am still in the running. ;o)

Great job of stringing on the press. I think he should call a press conference, walk up to the podium, thank everyone for coming, then pull out his blackberry and press the send button. Then leave the stage. ;o)

EVAN BAYH IS A MEMBER OF THE BILDERBERG GROUP!!

THEY HAVE CLOSE TIES TO ILLUMINATI.

CHOOSING HIM WOULD BE A DISASTER!!

IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE PLEASE GOOGLE IT!!

JOE BIDEN IS CLEAN FROM WHAT I GATHERED BUT I STILL THINK OBAMA COULD DO BETTER.

I hope HRC got that 3am phone call she always talked about.

How long has it been since the VP pick made a significant difference in an election?

I'll be glad when this Veepstakes is OVER!

Unless you can tell us who got the calls that they didn't make it as VP, don't bother saying anything. There were no hints were there?

He called me about 11:30 last night, and I was so drunk I thought it was Ron Paul again. I tell you all like I told both of them, I ain't interested in being the Vice President. Find some other sucker.

ok

I am REALLY trying to understand WHY this is such a BIG DEAL. To me it is really kind of stupid to spend so much time and energy speculating on who Obama or McCain will pick. Once they make the selections then we are going to have to listen to ALL the GENIUS pundits on whether or not is was a good choice. While at the same time they will tell us we vote of the President not the Vice President. You know what would be a lot more USEFUL>>>
1) Detailed information on their plans to make Health Care affordable. Including why they may or may not work -not just the cost issues.
2) A real serious discussion about their different approaches about taxes..And not this five minute crap in which you have one expert say why it will work and another saying why it won't. I mean an detailed 30 minutes to an hour getting into the strengths and weaknesses.
3) A real open discussion about our shrinking manufacturing base and how they plan to honestly slow down some of the outsourcing or do they even really care.
I could go on but I believe you understand what I am saying..as I have written many times before..AMERICAS LARGEST OBSTACLE IN BECOME GREATER IS THE MENTAL SMALLNESS IN THE NEWS MEDIA. THEY TREAT US AS IF WE ARE BORDERLINE ILLITERATE. WE DESERVE AND SHOULD DEMAND BETTER.

DID HE CALL BILL!

I hope Hillary and Biden were not called.

Either would be great.

CNN, this is BS. Stop trying to imply that Obama is putting down the VP candidates. I was sucked into the title of this ticker and I will not be fooled again.

I WILL NO LONGER BE LOOKING AT YOUR WEBSITE!!!

Doesn't matter who Obama selects as his "running mate;" the fact that the Dems are on the WRONG side on the oil-drilling issue (They will not vote for more drilling), seals their fate come November.
They are too stupid to realize the American people want (and need) oil; it is what keeps our economy humming.
Pelosi single-handedly is giving McCain a victory in November.
Thank you, Nancy!!!

Barack,

Jest remember: Good Judgement trumps experience! Exhibit A: Dick Cheney, whose "experience" in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan White Houses turned him into the machiavellian monster that created the imperial presidency that did its best to destroy America, and succeeded beyond bin Laden's wildest dreams…

I imagine that this has been a difficult process in determing the VP. Good luck senator and future president. Whoever gets selected will undoubtedly be honored to stand at your side to lead the country forward and out of this right-wing inquisition dark age.

I am sure he will do the right thing. He knows the pros and cons of every single candidate and I know he is intelligent enough to know who not to pick. I have complete faith in his decision. This man is meant to lead this country. And he will!!!!

O8AMA

Why aren't the newsmedia talking about how Bush is pulling out the troops under Obama's plan.
How will McCain explain that.

Senator Stevens had to decline…too much going on at the moment.

That's a hot story! An anonymous source tells CNN that Obama made phone calls. Not only that, the calls were to unnamed VP short list candidates who were not selected. Oh, my, what a scoop! Obama's polite and does the right thing for his allies.

Could you just let us know when you actually have some news?

Anyone and I mean anyone BUT hillary!

Good job Captain Obvious!!

With the media's help, the VP selection and announcement process has turned into a carnival sideshow with a new teaser report released every day. It's a good marketing ploy and I guess that part of Obama's new politics, slick marketing campaigns that are full of flash but no substance.

Regardless of who is selected, Obama is still the inexperienced, liberal politician running for President and the VP is just a guy who will get to bang the gavel in the Senate for 4 years and say "Yes Sir, Mr. President, whatever you say, Sir."

THANK GOD HE WILL NOT SELECT BILLARY CLINTON
SHE HAS WAY TO MUCH BAGGAGE TO GO ALONG WITH HER
RANKING PEOPLE AROUND THE CLINTONS HAVE A WAY OF
BEING FOUND DEAD , WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER KENNEDY

The suspense!…..

Heard of a great idea floating around on several blogs – Go to a McCain event with key rings representing his 8-9 houses and shake them in protest. You could even shake your own keys.

If he does not select Clinton ,he will lose the election!

As long as it's not Hillary it's cool. He has been accused of not helping her when in my opinion, he shouldn't help her with anything. Why should he help her pay for the slanderous campaign that she ran against him? She's making demands, holding her delegates hostage until she gets what she wants by using them as leverage. She's bullied herself into a nomination at the DNC, she has her own video in the making that will be aired there, she is going to speak even though this (doing everything she can to see Obama elected) has not materialized. She makes no comment or effort to derail PUMA's attacks and protests. She even has her husband Bill speaking even though he has not said one kind or supportive word about Obama. She deserves to be in debt and even if by some miracle of Christ she managed to steal the nomination from Obama her chances of eve holing higher office were gone when she started all of the theatrics. Just as her 18 million wont vote for OBAMA, I and many like me will never Vote for a Clinton anything, I'd be really surprised if she's even able to get her senate seat back.

Although I'm not a Clinton supporter, i really think Obama should make her VP, as it would make his whitehouse bid stronger. but to suggest that Obama owes her is really stupid. he didn't ask her to run for president. that was a choice she made. when she was down in the race, he didn't ask her to stay in it. yeah it would be nice if he would help her but he doesnt owe it to her. it would be nice if my neighbor helped me with my house payment, but he doesnt owe it to me cause he lives next to me.

Let'sust wait and see. I know Obama will pick the best VP that suits him. I have my choice and believe me it's not Hillary and bill. I don't care who Obama picks, he could pick donald duck just as long as he does not pick Hillary I don't trust her and she has that baggage of a husband bill.

Obama

The ones who got the calls were the lucky ones…..Who wants to be a part of a failed presidential bid, not to mention a dishonest man.

So? What did you want him to do, to let them find out at the same time than everybody else?
That's the least he could have done to show his respect for them!

YOU PEOPLE IN MEDIA BUSINESS DON'T YOU SEE OBAMA IS PLAYING GAMES WITH YOU JUST TO DRAW MORE PUBLICITY TO HIMSELVES, HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED.
EVEN YOU GUYS HELPED HIM TO GET WHERE HE IS NOW HE WILL
REVEAL HIS DECISION FIRST TO HIS SUPPORTERS BY E-MAIL SHOWING DISRESPECT FOR THOSE (OLDER PEOPLE) WHO DON'T USE COMPUTERS.

Gosh, who really cares? Such hype! He is making this all a circus rather than the very serious thing that it is.
Nominating and voting for a president and VP is not a joke or celebrity show. We are picking someone to run our country. The longer this goes on, with all this texting BS, the more the American people see just what a joke and empty suit this guy is.
Get serious Nobama. You are showing more and more that the American people cannot trust you to run the country. This is not a game, a game show, etc.

Good thing he let them know now so that it won't be like a beauty pageant tomorrow.

Doesn't matter who he picks, he still wins. All the polls haven't counted the brave men and women around the world serving this country who donate to Obama over McCain 6-1.

Those absentee ballots will be one of many factors that will tip Obama past the 270 mark.

Bo tried to call Hillary and tell her she was not selected but her phone has been disconnected for not paying her bills.

Barack, you will have to prove you can lead not blow smoke. So far your just alot of hot air and hype. I'm one of those undecided but leaning, to who, well you take a guess. I want change with experience and home boy that is all dependent on whom McCain chooses. Infact if he picks wrong I just may stay home and rack the leaves on 11/4. You Disrespected my Senator so if you think just because she asks for my vote for you well, think of it this way I choose her she didn't choose me.

Obama/Clinton 08

CLINTON 2012

If there is ANY doubt how you inspire a country and lead a country, look at how Obama has RUN his campaign.

The fear the REPUGs have of Obama is that he will INSPIRE the nation and there would NOT be anymore WEDGE politics to play to divide and rule.

I find it hilarious how much this clown is milking his VP selection. He keeps trying to bait the public. All just a publicity stunt. More proof that he's more of a 'celebrity' than a politician.

That must've been a hard job. I certainly hope that be chooses Sen. Clinton for the vp spot!! He alone doesn't have the experience.

If he does not choose Clinton we will know just how big this guy's ego really is.

If hillary is not VP I WILL NOT vote for obama, they need eachother!!

Off-topic, but Cargill posted almost $1 billion in profits during the second quarter 0f 2008! At a time when most Americans are stuggling to put food on the table and fuel in the tank! Further, Big Agribusiness is one of the most heavily government-subsidized industries in the world! I demand that Congress investigate Big Farm!

at this point I really dont care… Like Mccain said the other day, your job is to break tie votes in the Senate and check on the presidents health daily. Lame duck position, I think obama is making too much of it. Leave the Drama for the teens obama, GO TEXT SOME KIDS>>>

Let's wait to get the text message. What is this American Idol? Is it like $3.99 per text. this is a joke.

my 13 year old can do better reporting than these trashy news from cnn

is CNN really desperate or what
cnn is like people magazine, or worse, the other maagzine the enquirer

i guess cnn is replacing the enquirer

cnn; do you th ink we the people are dumb?

Based on the number of people that have already turn Obama down, I'll bet that they were happy not to be running with him. Now, who is the sucker that he chose???

blah…. boring. who cares? it's like the entire world is waiting with baited breath to find out.

And the winner is….

Just please don't let it be Hillary!

Come on already, sen Obama, you have work to do.