Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Biased — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:22:26 GMT

The NYT has no right to claim anything other then they are fully in support of Obamas campaing. they are nto a unbised news papper. when their editorial board rejects a editorial from McCain after running one by Obama, and have the gaul to say they would have run it if it was more like Obama's Please

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Amy B Portland, ME — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:26:17 GMT

Really, I wonder if Obama and I are twins reared apart (OK, I am two years older, white and female, but I think I could make a basket or two.) Because, he reiterated exactly what I have been saying about a VP choice. He should pick someone with whom he has good personal chemistry, who will challenge him but not create a separate zone of power in the administration.

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Ed, FW, TX — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:31:31 GMT

So at least there is one GOP Senator who tells the truth about the "wounded soldier issue". Thanks Senator Hagel you are obviously a stand up guy. Bravo!

I do not think Barack's answer on MTP yesterday rules out Biden. According to Mathews from last week, Barack feels very good about Biden for VP. We will see but that ticket would be awesome as Biden is smart, expereinced and not afraid to tell truth to power!

Obama-Biden '08

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:35:53 GMT

Sure are a lot of Liberals who don't want to be B.O's VP......

Wonder if Hillary has anything to do with it....
or even worse.....Bill

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

sick of MORNING JOE! — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:36:47 GMT

MORNING JOE was again begging anyone to agree with his DAILY OBAMA BASHING. He is sickening. Of course he is not a journalist, but a right winged commentator, but SICKENING nevertheless.

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BJ, CA — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:38:20 GMT

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Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Taylor Madde, Brunswick, Ohip — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:38:23 GMT

Is NBC now 24/7 Obama? How they going to get this guys mug on the tube when the Olympics are on?

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:42:50 GMT

I'm not sure Kaine helps Obama in Virginia. Doesn't really hurt him, but doesn't help. Here, I think Kaine is just seen as the guy who got elected because he followed Warner. Not that Kaine isn't doing a good job as governor, and maybe anyone would pale in comparison to a guy who really did work across party lines to at least partially fix some real budget problems.

I do think Bayh makes Indiana plausible.

Obama of course needs to think about who he wants in the administration rather than just who helps him get there.

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

donna — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:46:05 GMT

I read Senator Obama's words carefully the first time. I don't see how they eliminate Senator Biden. Hagel yes, but not Biden. Actually I would think his words point the way to Biden.

Barack-o-Biden '08/'12

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

jeff D Evanston IL — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:46:58 GMT

yes i saw meet the press and obama told his that when obama knows who his VP will be then the press will know second!! but no this goof asked not once but twice!!! i miss tim russert!!! the interview was long on one subject, and short on others!! all he wanted to talk about was the surge and iraq, and the new york times!!! tim would have covered more subjects as will as giving the quest ample time to respond to the attacks from the other candiate!!!
for the next television season the must find a real replacement.

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subgruvet, ok — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:50:54 GMT

Whoever's on McCain's ticket is taking a ride on the Titantic...first/last voyage, Romney or anyone else. The problem is McCain himself and a disjointed GOP. Senator Obama is the most inspiring candidate I've seen since Bobby Kennedy. Great change only comes about through inspiration. We seldom elect a president that doesn't have to face great challenges and seldom do any of them come to be considered great themselves. I believe Obama may be one that will...he gets my vote this time, 4 years of sharp scrutiny. But right now I've got hope.

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Carole, Ft Lauderdale — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:51:33 GMT

I don't think the Obama answer rules out Joe Biden, at all. I think Joe Biden fits all the criteria -- he has been a Senator for a long time, yes, but he has always spoken his mind (and sometimes mis-spoken it) with refreshing candor and bluntness that is rare in Washington. In addition, he never turned into a greedy rich guy when he has had every opportunity to do so. He has remained focused on his work in the Senate and taken it very seriously and been one of the best Senators for years. He has also demonstrated amazing personal fortitude in his life, and is also strong on foreign policy experience. BIDEN as a running mate guarantees Obama wins in Pennsylvania, and probably in Florida as well -- perhaps even Ohio and Michigan. BIDEN will give older voters and Catholic voters a sense of security we need, we who are so uncomfortable with Obama's lack of experience in Washington. Biden has the insider knowledge without ever becoming a "rich greedy" insider. So since Obama is clearly not going to pick Senator Clinton, I BEG HIM TO PICK SENATOR BIDEN!

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Carole, Ft. Lauderdale — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:53:35 GMT

And a PS to my earlier post is that Biden has been CONSPICUOUSLY ABSENT FROM THE AIRWAVES LATELY, leading me to believe that he doesn't want to have to answer the question that's going to be asked about whether he wants the job, and whether he's being vetted. GO JOE! HE'S THE MAN FOR THE JOB.

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Biased — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:55:56 GMT

NBC = National Barack Channel

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Jared, Tallahassee, Fl — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:56:53 GMT

Last Friday, I wrote on this very same blog explaining the two candidates' choices for a V.P. Again, I believe McCain will pick Tim Pawlenty because a)Mitt Romney looks more presidential than John McCain (he is taller, no offense to McCain); b) McCain does not want to compete with his running mate, but rather he wants a subordinate for a V.P.; and c) there's a reason Mitt Romney lost the party's nomination--Mormon and former governor of MA.

As for Obama's choice, I still think he's going to pick Mark Warner of Virginia. Yes, there's been a lot of speculation about Tim Kaine, but Mark Warner is more popular in the state than Kaine is, and his selection will throw most commentators off since Warner insists he's only interested in his sure-bet senate seat. That and if there's one thing I've learned about the Obama campaign this year, Obama's team always surprises and in a good way, too.

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

mccains man — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:58:03 GMT

this just in mccain picks cheney for vp.

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

MBW, Tempe, AZ — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:05:50 GMT

I hope McCain DOES pick Romney.

A Romney pick would be the end of it for McCain. If McCain wants to win, he needs to pick an outside-the-box choice to try to counteract all of the excitement around Obama.

Picking Romney would do absolutely nothing to boost excitement about McCain's candidacy.

Just imagine: it could be the "Two-old-white-guys campaign"

Veepstakes: What Obama wants

Ed, FW, TX — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:10:30 GMT

Carol's analysis is right on. Go Barack o Biden!!

We need strength of will, intelligence, and honesty on the ticket in both places.