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Here’s a list of potential Obama running mates as provided by CNN. Tell us in the comments who you think will make the cut.
1. Evan Bayh: What he lacks in charisma, the telegenic Bayh makes up for in national security credentials, having served on both armed services and intelligence committees in the Senate. |
| 2. Joseph Biden: A six-term senator who helms the Foreign Relations Committee, Biden could offer the heavyweight foreign policy experience that Obama is often accused of lacking. But at 65, and seen as part of the U.S. political furniture, he could undermine Obama’s message of change.
3. Michael Bloomberg: Since ruling out his own independent bid for presidency, the mayor of New York has been seen as a potential running mate for both Obama and McCain. For Obama, the media tycoon and former Republican would help mitigate the Democrat’s problem with Jewish voters brought on by rumors that he is a Muslim but do little to attract the white, working-class vote. 4. Wesley Clark: This former NATO commander, who failed in his bid for the 2004 presidential nomination, was seen as a staunch Hillary Clinton supporter, a fact that could help unite the party. But the 63-year-old’s tough reputation as a no-nonsense soldier is unlikely to win much backing among party activists. 5. Hillary Clinton: Although the “dream ticket” of an Obama-Clinton campaign could help harness Clinton’s power base of women and white working-class Democrats, the prospect of uniting the two rivals has won mixed support. A non-scientific CNN.com poll said 60 percent of people were not in favor of the move. 6. Chris Dodd: A long-serving senator with solid foreign policy credentials who was considered as a running mate for John Kerry’s failed presidential bid in 2004, Dodd presents the same problems as Biden. 7. Charles Hagel: A close friend of fellow Republican John McCain, Obama’s general election rival, Hagel’s strong anti-war in Iraq stance has generated cross-party appeal and though an unlikely choice, he could be seen as the man to attract wavering Republican voters. 8. Ed Rendell: As an outspoken Clinton supporter, Rendell could rally support for Obama and as governor of swing state Pennsylvania, he could help secure key votes but his popularity is limited outside Philadelphia. 9. Bill Richardson: The New Mexico governor, who identifies himself as Hispanic, could help sway the burgeoning Latino vote in addition to lending heavyweight foreign policy credentials as a former United Nations ambassador. 10. Kathleen Sebelius: The two-term governor of mainly Republican Kansas, Sebelius has proven cross-party support but the rising Democratic star lacks a national profile. 11. Jim Webb: Another rising star, straight-talking Webb has dismissed his vice presidential prospects but his appeal as a Vietnam veteran and successful novelist are clear. Webb’s bluntness, however, led one commentator to label him an “unguided missile.” |
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It will be Bill Richardson. Picking Hillary Clinton would be suicidal.
“Who will be” is an invitation to oral masturbation. The future on such issues cannot be predicted.
“Who should be” is subject to intelligent analysis. That issue needs to be bifurcated. Who should be in order for Obama to get elected, and who should be as a successor can call for two different people. On this critical second issue, I don’t have an opinion.
Maybe that raises a third question? Who do you like? From the list, I’d say Clark. He’s an outsider and military==good balance against McSame.
Just a thought, but what about Al Gore, It’s possible for him to be vice as many times as he can isn’t it? He IS in the spotlight due to the whole Global Warming thing.
A much more likely possibility that was left off the list, John Edwards, he’s from a southern state and seems pretty much liked(or not disliked), and is clean. After all, they found nothing to attack him with when he ran with Kerry. The only negative against him I can think of is this whole “Obama has to pick someone who has experience” kick the media is on(Thanks to Clinton).
Al Gore will be his running mate. Once Obamas out of the way president Gore will issues his citizens with carbon ration RFID cards. Or something like that.
Suicide or not – it’s going to be Hillary.
You say that as if it’s a bad thing.
I’ll take that bet, anyone but Hillary.
Not being a particularly acute political analyst, I find myself wondering what the net effect would be of an Obama/Lieberman ticket. My impressions of Lieberman are that he is honest, highly intelligent and caring, yet world-wise.
He would seem to fit the bill if we truly want change.
>>but what about Al Gore, It’s possible for him
>>to be vice as many times as he can isn’t it?
He’d be good, but you just know he’d be Swift-Boated to death. Too many numbskulls think global warming is a commie plot cooked up by anti-American elite effete snobs (to steal a phrase from President Rove). He would draw attention away from the actual presidential candidate.
Richardson or what about Bill Bradley?
It will probably be Jim Webb or Bill Richardson. Or this:
I would have to say Bill Richardson because the Hispanic vote is probably the swing vote that will decide this election. I am surprised that John Edwards is not mentioned. He is the other potential problem for the Dem’s. They may lose the middle age white male vote to McCain.
I would have to say Bill Richardson because the Hispanic vote is probably the swing vote that will decide this election. I am surprised that John Edwards is not mentioned. He could solve the other potential problem for the Dem’s. They may loose the middle age white male vote to McCain.
My expert opinion…
1. Evan Bayh: NO – never heard of it.
2. Joseph Biden: YES – Good choice.
3. Michael Bloomberg: MAYBE – As former GOP, he is tainted and it takes years to get rid of the smell.
4. Wesley Clark: MAYBE – It would be hard for the GOP to swift boat him and he looks good.
5. Hillary Clinton: YES, but the GOP would just get all the wing nuts in a tizzy. Not worth it.
6. Chris Dodd: NO. Rather get Joe Biden.
7. Charles Hagel: NO. Again, the GOP stink is still there and he might switch teams down stream.
8. Ed Rendell: NO. Obama needs more than Pennsylvania.
9. Bill Richardson: NO. Too brown. Obama needs a whiter boy for any chance to win over ANY republipukes. I may approve later.
10. Kathleen Sebelius: Again, GOP stink is too great and “Sebelius” sounds like a vaginal condition.
11. Jim Webb: No. Don’t risk a “who suffered more in Vietnam, McCain or Webb” losing battle. Better stick with economy or foreign policy.
Bill Richardson. Good match and a winner, I think.
“Too many numbskulls think global warming ”
The fearmongers no longer use that term. Now it’s “climate change,” as if the Earth’s climate is static.
Try to keep up.
#8 – Lieberman has already endorsed McCain, making his chances of being Obama’s VP choice slightly smaller than my own.
The smart money’s on Clark or Sebelius. Clark plays great with independents, and Sebelius would be a great counter-punch if McCain selects Sarah Palin as his VP.
I disagree that Obama and Richardson are too brown. This is only be a concern for those who wouldn’t vote Democrat anyway and usually don’t vote at all. If the Republicans (or their supporters) make a deal out of it, they can so easily be tarnished at bigots, intolerants, and out of step with issues. Voters are sophisticated enough to know that all the gloss of the Bush Presidency was bullshit and won’t be taken in again.
1)Evan Bayh: Maybe. Might be a good choice but won’t work as he is from Indiana and has not had enough national exposure. Next session I expect him to garner a top Senate Committee Chairmanship.
2. Joseph Biden: YES – excellent choice.
3. Michael Bloomberg: No. Cabinet post material, -Commerce.
4. Wesley Clark: No. Maybe Ambassadorship or National Security Council material.
5. Hillary Clinton: YES. Worth it. The Republicans would expend so much time in a smear campaign that their avoidance of the issues would be more than transparent.
6. Chris Dodd: YES. I prefer Joe Biden, but Dodd is good material.
7. Charles Hagel: Maybe. If no Democrats are interested and Krusty the Clown is unavailable.
8. Ed Rendell: NO. Not enough national appeal or exposure.
9. Bill Richardson: Yes. One of the better possibilities.
10. Kathleen Sebelius: No.Maybe. If no Democrats are interested, Krusty the Clown and Chuck Hagel are unavailable
11.Jim Webb: No. He has a great career ahead of him, maybe a few years down the road he could be considered. Today he is too much of an unknown.
12. John Edwards: YES. Good choice. Even make excellent Supreme Court Justice or AG.
13. Al Gore: No. Better suited for a Special Commission post or other high level “former statesman” position.
14.Lieberman: Dream on.
My thanks to Dallas for the list I copied. 8)
@Dallas
Kathleen Sebelius is the Democratic governor of the Republican dominated state of Kansas.
#18,
And Kansas is Kansas.
Thanks, Improbus. It was a miss on my part but
still a no as basically not familiar enough.
I also do not feel over 40 white male America (WMA)is ready for two minorities on the same ticket.
Dem’s need to win over the lions share of these >40 WMA who are still predominantly hypocritical, lying bigots.
Who should he pick as VP? Good question. I wonder who the Bilderbergers picked? They met this weekend for their annual retreat. I’m sure Obama has already been told who they picked for him.
I don’t care what anyone says, its going to be Clinton, its almost suicidal not to.
Will probably be Clinton as VP, and she will be President soon after they win…
Option Z. -it wont matter.
conspiracy 101 comment…
sidebar: putting clinton on the ticket is a
suicidal. the two of them would be constantly at each others throats, vying for control..
-wouldn’t be surprised if something happend that resulted in the VP being moved into the Whitehouse chair..
“never get in the way of woman scorned” comes to mind..
-next,
imho.. it doesn’t matter who he picks because the owners of the current electronic voting machines are bought and paid for by the Powers That Be, as it were.. -that is, if we have elections..
anyway… at one of the most crucial times in our recent history, a time when we really need
someone (and some people) with a backbone and *complete respect* for our constitution, all we have are spineless hasbeens and puppets that are rotten to the core for presidential candidates.
the next 12-17 months are probably going to be one of the most “interesting” times in our’s and the world’s history..
-hold onto your hats girls and boys. -major speedbumps and diversions ahead…
carry on,
-soundwash
It obviously can’t be Hillary. After all, almost exactly half of all Democrats in the entire United States wanted her to be the President.
We wouldn’t want to take a chance of straying back into any sort of representative democracy, now would we?
Richardson
Pros: Governor of New Mexico (thus helping with Obama’s “western strategy,” Hispanic, a long golden resume.
Cons: Not Hillary (so he can’t do anything to bring her most disappointed supporters on board), not a woman.
@ Gawd
Smear works, and the Republicans are great at it. To say they’d be too busy smearing Clinton to win the campaign is like saying the Celtics are spending too much time making shots to beat the Lakers. Clinton has enough negatives to disqualify 3 candidates, and every dig or jab at her is like another Ray Allen 3-pointer.
I think he should choose Bill Clinton… just to piss off Hillary.
#2 – bobbo – “Who will be” is an invitation to oral masturbation.
LOL! 😀
Gov. Richardson is the most capable and qualified and experienced of all people who have tried to run for President, of both parties (UN – foreign policy; Energy Department – energy crisis; Gov. of the state with economical and immigration issues he improved drastically – other major problems facing us…). But, I suspect Obama will not pick him for the same reason for which Richardson was kicked out of the race early: it appears that for Democrats actual capabilities are irrelevant and makeup and posture (equivalent to the dumb blond) rocks… But, due to the weakness with Hispanics, Obama might pick him be it for a wrong reason.
Only other sane choices are J.Webb and Ohio Gov. not listed here.