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Posted By not2needy 4 months ago in NewsSen. Barack Obama of Illinois, who will claim the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday, has taken the first small step toward choosing a running mate.
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not2needy4 months ago
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Obama has asked Jim Johnson, former head of mortgage giant Fannie Mae, to begin research on potential candidates for the No. 2 slot on the ticket, media reports said. Johnson performed a similar task for Democratic presidential nominees John Kerry in 2004 and Walter Mondale in 1984.
Here is a list of some possible Democratic vice presidential candidates, in alphabetical order:
Very impressive list! I like the fact that Jim Webb is a possible candidate too, he would be great for veterans.
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not2needy4 months ago
* Joseph Biden, 65 - The senator from Delaware, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is a respected foreign policy expert who would give Obama authority on the issue. But Obama might not want to add a second senator to the ticket, and could be looking for a fresher face to reinforce his message that this election is about change and the future.
Wesley Clark, 63 - A retired Army general and former NATO commander who ran unsuccessfully for the presidential nomination in 2004, Clark is a supporter of Hillary Clinton who could help rally the party and provide a boost on national security issues. But he did not run a strong campaign in 2004 and he would be unlikely to generate much enthusiasm among party activists.
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not2needy4 months ago
* Hillary Clinton, 60 - Polls have shown strong Democratic support for a "dream team" ticket of Obama and Clinton, his top rival for the nomination. Obama has not ruled out the option, which would help unify the party after a grueling nominating battle. But Clinton also would bring complications, including the return of former President Bill Clinton to the White House. A joint ticket could help attract some of Clinton's supporters -- including women and white working-class Democrats -- who have been reluctant to support Obama.
* Chris Dodd, 64 - The Connecticut senator, a fluent Spanish speaker and expert in Latin American issues, is the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and a former foe for the presidential nomination who quickly endorsed Obama after dropping out. He would help bolster Obama's foreign policy and economic credentials, but presents many of the same drawbacks as Biden.
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cosmogenium4 months ago
I like Chelsea, but isn't she too young? Don't you have to be 35 or something?
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david_nwpa4 months ago
If Senator Obama picks any of these candidates, he will stand a very strong chance of recapturing the White House for the Democrats in November. I would far prefer any Democrat compared to Senator McCain.
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lfergie8124 months ago
"These past 7 years has made the VP slot just as important as the Presidential slot!"
Only because he was allowed to grab power that was previously the responsibility of the president. I would bet if truth was known, he did things that Bush didn't know about first hand.
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Dicax_Maximus4 months ago
N2N - Thanks for answering a question I asked some time ago..... Personally, I feel that Wesley Clark would be a good choice purely down to his military & European knowledge base.
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Will13134 months ago
All being said.. this the MOST IMPORTANT decision he and the party has EVER HAD TO MAKE.. you can divorce a wife or husband if it doesn't work out... but this one he's with for the duration..
pick the wrong one and you don't get elected.. Gore picked Lieberman... instead of Graham.. which would have handed him Florida..
Kerry picked Edwards.. they were tooooo much alike.. in looks and unfortunately for Kerry appeal...
even getting elected... if you pick the wrong one.. now you have an anchor around your leg..
Cheney has actually been perfect.. you know he's running EVERYTHING.. but Bush doesn't care.. he's content just being prez... and getting to do all the cool stuff prez gets to do.. Cheney and Rove are busy pulling the strings and counting the MONEY.. our MONEY..
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icono14 months ago
I fully agree with you Will1313.
However it has been my personal experience that 'all Presidents' have someone pulling the strings and 'counting the money... our money' and I think that Sen OBama will do the same, if elected, while getting to do all that cool Prez stuff.
Although I prefer either The Hill or Gen Clark; all I have to say about his choice is good luck..
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Will13134 months ago
very curious as to why this one got a neg.. don't care.. just curious...
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JoseMadre4 months ago
I take it you guys didn't like my "Cynthia McKinney" idea lol
Okay, seriously, the best VP candidate for Obama would be either Ed Rendell, Tony Strickland, or Bill Nelson. Each is from a Battleground State (PA, OH, FL). I think Rendell would be the biggest help.
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JoseMadre4 months ago
Richardson is not the answer. He might tilt New Mexico, but he does nothing to help in Battlegrounds. Strickland, Rendell are best, followed by Bill Nelson. No one else helps as much in keys states, not even Webb or Gen. Clark.
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