Edwards would 'seriously consider' VP offer
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/images/07/08/art.edwards.gi.jpg caption="Edwards didn't rule out running for VP a second time."](CNN) - John Edwards said Tuesday that if he were asked to accept the vice presidential slot or a cabinet position in a potential Barack Obama administration, he would “seriously consider” whatever the Illinois senator asked him to do.
It has been widely reported that the former North Carolina senator is on Obama’s vice presidential shortlist. On Tuesday, NPR interviewer Guy Raz called the former Democratic presidential candidate’s presence on the list an “open secret,” and asked Edwards whether he’d weigh accepting a vice presidential offer, or might take himself out of consideration as Virginia Senator Jim Webb had done Monday.
“I’m glad to hear that’s an open secret because I didn’t know it,” joked Edwards of his rumored consideration as Obama’s running mate.
“My answer to that is, I’ve run for vice president, I’ve run for president twice. I would do anything that I felt I could do to serve this country but I think it’s a huge presumption for me or anybody else to suggest what Senator Obama may decide,” he said.
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“To answer your question directly: I don’t expect to be asked, have no expectation about it at all, I will – anything that Senator Obama asks me to do, including this, including campaigning for him, I intend to do, because what I’m going to do, I intend to take seriously,” he added. “What I intend to do is everything in my power, use everything in my power to make sure that he’s the next president.”
Pressed on whether that meant he might join the ticket if asked, Edwards would not rule it out. “I am prepared to seriously consider anything, anything he asks me to do for our country,” he told NPR.
When he endorsed Obama in May, John Kerry’s 2004 running mate had said he was not interested in another vice presidential bid.
In June, the Associated Press reported that Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, who has met with Obama's vice presidential search committee, had been told Edwards was on the list of candidates.
Choosing Edwards was a mistake once and to do it again? It reminds me of a proverb I've heard before.
We most definitely need John Edwards in the new administration–but we need him to be Attorney General–to get to the bottom of that mess and straighten out our legal system. He'd be wasted as veep. Later he'd be great on the Supreme Court.
I would think this was the ORIGINAL dream ticket. Edwards is young energetic and doesn't have the "dirty politician" image. His wife is a champion for healthcare which will make it a priority of his as well. I say that's the ticket to beat. It's either him or Sebelius.
McFlip Flop does not have a prayer.
OBAMA '08!
Whew,
Now Obama has five choices for Vice President and they are the following:
Hillary Clinton
John Edwards
Sam Nunn
Wesley Clark
Bill Richardson.
I like John Edwards alot. I really like him as Obama's running mate. I hope Obama goes with Edwards, cause I don't think he has too many other serious options.
YOU GO JOHN!!! KEEP HIM HONEST!!
I don't think so.
Ah Johnny you were so successful in helping Kerry in 2004 huh.
Couldnt even carry your home state. Endorsed obama even though Elizabeth wanted Hillary.
Any man who would campaign for the presidency when his wife is struggle with cancer does not have her best interests at heart.
wow!!! John for VP! It's the best ever possible team, to take us back. Go Obama!
Looks like all of the politicians are flip-flopping these days. I do think Edwards would be a strong running mate for Obama, though.
If Edwards is VP, the deal will be sealed. McSame is going down.
Too many, "Willing to serve, the Nation"; but too few, "willing to fix the real problems, of the Nation". I say! Can I get an Amen, on that!
Oh Gosh, another flip flopper... He would be perfect with Obama. No, I will not be VP, well, Maybe, now, Yes, I will be VP if asked. Make up your mind Edwards. You're are already a 3 times loser. Why not make it four.
They will lose anyway. They play race card w/out any provocation.
Obama should ask Sharpton or Jackson.
This would be a WINNING ticket !!!
Ahh...so this is the DNC's way of getting rid of Hillary for VP.
No Obama/Hillary 08...NOBAMA. The DNC is playing with fire:
I will not vote for Obama, nor will I give money if HILLARY IS NOT THE VP. You give Edwards the VP when HILLARY GOT 18 MILLION VOTES.
This will be t he last straw.
Anyone But Hillary !
So what are we going to to, Madam Lucy. About this Alien Obama? It's too late, pretend we didn't know... When we get Elected, we will denounce Obama on his none American Citienship....
Yawn. He didn't get enough in 2004? Obama isn't getting my vote because of his new stance on the FISA bill so it doesn't matter, but he is going to need a VP with executive experience, that leaves Edwards out.
Do you want to be second in line for the most important job in the world or not, Ed? If Obama chooses him, the GOP will just point out how dear old John is a flipflopper.
What about Rev. Wright's Chances.
This is good news. Edwards is a man of character who would help Obama get this country headed in the right direction again.
THAT WILL BE AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
EDWARDS/OBAMA
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!