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Chiyo-chichi

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145. So what? There's also an unwritten rule that presidential candidates release multiple tax returns.

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We Need a Landslide. We Need Hillary Clinton as President Obama's VP. [View all] David Zephyr Aug 2012 OP

Uh no... trumad Aug 2012 #1

He won't deliver Florida or Virginia. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #4

Obama won Florida and Virginia without Hillary on the ticket in 2008 Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #59

Do you even see the polls? Obama is 5-8 points ahead in VA and leading by 3 in FL WI_DEM Aug 2012 #62

She probably will campaign for Obama in these target areas. FarPoint Aug 2012 #66

She won't campaign for him Floyd_Gondolli Aug 2012 #68

So what? There's also an unwritten rule that presidential candidates release multiple tax returns. Chiyo-chichi Aug 2012 #145

I disagree..he has a lead in Florida and the Seniors will be voting against changing INdemo Aug 2012 #140

you want to make some bets on that? snooper2 Aug 2012 #142

Rmoney shot himself in the foot in both those states by picking Ryan. KamaAina Aug 2012 #149

I don't have anything against Biden, but... Art_from_Ark Aug 2012 #97

Rumor has it he's seriously considering a run in 2016. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #117

He would be 74 years old in 2016 Art_from_Ark Aug 2012 #119

LOL. Well, in the words of Elvis Presley: AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #125

I agree, but I don't... Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #138

"he was cheated out of his victory" Politicalboi Aug 2012 #153

I like Hillary. But ... no. Buzz Clik Aug 2012 #177

I'm good with Joe, but thanks for asking. Scuba Aug 2012 #2

Think about how voters would react to a Ryan vs Clinton V-P choice Coyotl Aug 2012 #141

Women will vote Biden 2 to 1 over Ryan, and you won't have the stigma of .... Scuba Aug 2012 #144

What better way to cower to Repubs' fake Biden controversy than to take their advice! kysrsoze Aug 2012 #3

It wasn't their "advice". It's their greatest fear and it's why they "suggested" it. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #6

Just because you believe in this plan doesn't mean the rest of us do. kysrsoze Aug 2012 #12

It's about voter turn out. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #15

It's not like shes not already on the team. If people aren't willin to turn out now... kysrsoze Aug 2012 #22

How about stopping GOP's voter suppression? KeepItReal Aug 2012 #63

You're stretching a GOP talking point rather thin... CabCurious Aug 2012 #100

Nope xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #38

No thanks. zappaman Aug 2012 #5

Seriously? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #7

Read the polls. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #10

Bill is the most popular politician, not Hillary. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #14

Read the polls. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #20

Doesn't matter. Because It's. Not. Going. To. Happen. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #33

Where are you finding these marvellous effects from changing VP at the last moment from? muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #8

Wasn't Zephyr a PUMA back in '08? Panasonic Aug 2012 #24

Wondering? David Zephyr Aug 2012 #35

I can't see you being against her muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #46

That was 2007. Read my posts from January 2008 through December 2008. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #53

Well, no, that was the first one I found from you about your primary preference muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #71

Voter enthusiasm David Zephyr Aug 2012 #109

Pro-Hillary, but not anti-Obama, as far as I can see muriel_volestrangler Aug 2012 #37

Says the new member ... nt TBF Aug 2012 #47

David was one of Obama's biggest supporters. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #72

Thanks. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #73

We know, David. No worries. DevonRex Aug 2012 #83

Appreciated. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #107

((hugs)) Good to see you here. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #87

I wonder, don't you think it kind of paternalistic to assume that down ticket doesn't matter to patrice Aug 2012 #105

Paternalistic? Where did I mention gender in my OP? David Zephyr Aug 2012 #106

I took the Hillary suggestion as a proposed gaurantee of women's vote. No? nt patrice Aug 2012 #111

David is a Democrat who should be believed DevonRex Aug 2012 #81

I know, but the PUMA thing wasn't about Hillary in the end. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #88

You're right. It sure wasn't about Hillary. Nor DevonRex Aug 2012 #103

Why would you reference something from 08 when you joined DU last month? Skip Intro Aug 2012 #110

can we at least agree that PUMAs suck? MjolnirTime Aug 2012 #129

isn't it obvious? MjolnirTime Aug 2012 #128

You think Hillary can do more than I think she can. lob1 Aug 2012 #9

Helping keep the White House & Congress Democratic for 4 years is enough. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #13

Did you even read my post? lob1 Aug 2012 #34

Yes. I answered it. David Zephyr Aug 2012 #36

Win rethug women? xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #58

Obama would lose by a landslide if he dumped his loyal confidante and advisor. Thank goodness Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #169

I believe all the Astroturf Puma members are now disgruntled Teabaggers Brother Buzz Aug 2012 #11

!!!???!!! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #79

Hillary Clinton is a well-known politician whom many people already have formed opinions of..... marmar Aug 2012 #16

No. No. No. 99Forever Aug 2012 #17

I'm not suggesting your RW trolling but just so that you're aware -- Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2012 #18

Sarah Palin said that because they fear this scenario more than anything else Coyotl Aug 2012 #139

That sounds rather Byzantine for an Alaskan -- just sayin' Nuclear Unicorn Aug 2012 #148

She gets her talking points memo from outside of Alaska! Coyotl Aug 2012 #150

Nope. She and Cheney didn't say that because they're scared of it. Silly rabbit. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #171

You were braver than I was in saying that. But I thought it. It's a RW meme. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #170

...ah....NO.. Tikki Aug 2012 #19

Are we back here, again? eissa Aug 2012 #21

No. If forced birth after rape doesn't bring women DevonRex Aug 2012 #23

+1000 CakeGrrl Aug 2012 #31

Exactly! Thank you! eom BlueCaliDem Aug 2012 #42

Speak to it DevonRex! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2012 #80

+1! uponit7771 Aug 2012 #94

Women are already on board with Obama. It's independents that is the group in question. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #182

lol. no Whisp Aug 2012 #25

Well then... get rid of the fucking companies who own the right to counting our votes fascisthunter Aug 2012 #26

President Obama is sticking with Joe. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #27

Biden is outstanding!!! He's the one and Obama has confirmed it! n/t woodsprite Aug 2012 #28

here's proof of how brilliant that idea is Enrique Aug 2012 #29

And change the media focus for the next 2 months? Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2012 #30

294 views, 0 recs DemocratsForProgress Aug 2012 #32

One rec now... DemocratsForProgress Aug 2012 #44

probably an accident CabCurious Aug 2012 #99

That is rather noteworthy under the circumstances... CabCurious Aug 2012 #98

Hmm. A picture is worth a thousand words, so.... Liberal Veteran Aug 2012 #39

I'm thinking of buying some sneakers. Do you have any recommendations? DefenseLawyer Aug 2012 #40

Why look! What brand is that on James' feet pray tell? DevonRex Aug 2012 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author patrice Aug 2012 #104

That's just the latest gop talking point and I have to disagree. LeftofObama Aug 2012 #41

No. If theywere to swap VPs, it would need to be somebody 2016-ready CabCurious Aug 2012 #43

We had this conversation 4 years ago. It is now settled. This conversation today is unhelpful. Stinky The Clown Aug 2012 #45

I've always loved Hillary xmas74 Aug 2012 #48

Oy vey alcibiades_mystery Aug 2012 #49

Hillary Clinton does not inspire any more enthusiasm than Biden does. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #50

I'm willing to wait for her to run for President in 2016. sufrommich Aug 2012 #51

I could see Chelsea down the road - TBF Aug 2012 #52

Chelsea may be a very fine and intelligent person. amandabeech Aug 2012 #143

How many city council presidents go on to become president? nt TBF Aug 2012 #146

Not enough. n/t amandabeech Aug 2012 #157

Ah jeeze........ Historic NY Aug 2012 #54

...not this shit again. DevonRex Aug 2012 #60

LOL! randome Aug 2012 #65

You're seeing and reading puke run polls that show its even a horse race madokie Aug 2012 #55

Are you kidding me? Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #56

Sarah Palin agrees with you. Joe Biden has done a great job and we'll do fine WI_DEM Aug 2012 #61

I don't agree riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #64

If it isn't broken don't fix it. sellitman Aug 2012 #67

Since President Obama will not replace Biden this post was a waste of time. WI_DEM Aug 2012 #69

I take it that you took the brown acid liberaltrucker Aug 2012 #70

FACEPALM! FSogol Aug 2012 #74

HAhahahahahahahaHa cliffordu Aug 2012 #75

no thank you.... mike_c Aug 2012 #76

Are you kidding... and miss the debate between Smokin' Joe and Eddie Munster? Raster Aug 2012 #77

Bigger issue at stake: the need to groom the 2016 candidate. Auggie Aug 2012 #78

Well that would require joe Biden to expire first. Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #82

NO. And I was a Hillary supporter in 2008. NYC Liberal Aug 2012 #84

Right wing mastabatory fantasy JoePhilly Aug 2012 #85

While I love HRC and would love to see her in the White House someday... Chorophyll Aug 2012 #86

You agree with Sarah Palin? AWESOME!! REP Aug 2012 #89

Everyone knows where I stand when it comes to Hillary Clinton. juajen Aug 2012 #122

Oops, still not used to the new DU. Excuse, I did not mean to reply to my own post. juajen Aug 2012 #123

Survey says: (XXX). Sorry! Robb Aug 2012 #90

Pffffffft. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #91

Well said. nt AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #112

He loses my vote if she's VP. Occulus Aug 2012 #92

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too late, that would look like desperation at this point quinnox Aug 2012 #95

seems like a silly idea to me .. I like Joe right where he is proud patriot Aug 2012 #96

Oh boy oh boy she can get the women's vote for him tularetom Aug 2012 #101

waaaaay too late spanone Aug 2012 #102

I was a Hillary supporter in 2008, and I'm telling you this is a bad idea OmahaBlueDog Aug 2012 #108

Yes. Agree. emilyg Aug 2012 #115

If this was going to be done it should have been done months ago former-republican Aug 2012 #113

No, the convention is when it should happen, with Biden stepping aside just before it starts Coyotl Aug 2012 #137

President Obama has made his choice already and that is Biden. Jennicut Aug 2012 #114

You are dreaming TroglodyteScholar Aug 2012 #116

. WilliamPitt Aug 2012 #118

+1000 nt laundry_queen Aug 2012 #152

Oh please. You're in zero-reality land. They are not going to change now. Enough of this. RBInMaine Aug 2012 #120

I personally think it would be a net loss to the Dems Sheepshank Aug 2012 #121

No, Obama needs to resign and let Clinton run in his place Capt. Obvious Aug 2012 #124

If Obama wanted Hillary as VP, he would have picked her in 2008. MjolnirTime Aug 2012 #126

We still need a candidate for 2016 ecstatic Aug 2012 #127

Thank you for your concern. aquart Aug 2012 #130

No thanks. One Clinton as prez was enough. Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #131

thank you! ibegurpard Aug 2012 #178

This cannot be done elegantly and thus would hurt as much if not more than stevenleser Aug 2012 #132

I supported Clinton in 2008 DawgHouse Aug 2012 #133

Indeed. Time to shake up American politics with some real excitement and a woman on the ticket Coyotl Aug 2012 #134

You've gotta be kidding. Why dump Biden when we're ahead? Isn't that something you do when you're leveymg Aug 2012 #135

We need lots on non-sequiturs. Hillary Clinton brings that. Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #136

stop it scheming daemons Aug 2012 #147

Your deep and heartfelt concern is noted Scootaloo Aug 2012 #151

I love Hillary Clinton. I really do. Pass that over here. Quantess Aug 2012 #154

Posts like this are why you're not running a campaign and someone who knows what to do is... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #155

If he wanted Hillary it would've happened in 2008 - TBF Aug 2012 #158

Agreed... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #160

To switch VP now shows weakness LynneSin Aug 2012 #156

Agree... JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #161

After he supported Clarence Thomas for Supremes....I never saw him as anything KoKo Aug 2012 #166

He voted AGAINST confirming Thomas karynnj Aug 2012 #172

No, no, no. George Clooney. flvegan Aug 2012 #159

she`s going to retire one way or another madrchsod Aug 2012 #162

Hillary seems to be very "Pro-War Interventionist" and she's too close with AIPAC for my taste.. KoKo Aug 2012 #163

Seek help. This is just plain crazy. Changing VPs would look like admitting a mistake Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #164

With all due respect, what an absolute wheelbarrel full of bullshit. Fuck Clinton as VP in 2012. Poll_Blind Aug 2012 #165

I've read from a number of separate credible sources that she is exhausted. Just think about the Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #167

Obama would LOSE by a landslide if he dumped his V.P. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #168

I'm starting to get the feeling a geek named Bob Aug 2012 #176

kick Enrique Aug 2012 #173

173 replies, 3,147 views and only two likes. WI_DEM Aug 2012 #174

good god! ibegurpard Aug 2012 #175

Why repeat a republican talking point? Botany Aug 2012 #179

nice try rateyes Aug 2012 #180

No. Switching would look indecisive and weak The Second Stone Aug 2012 #181

Absolutely not. Alduin Aug 2012 #183

Ain't. Gonna. Happen. DinahMoeHum Aug 2012 #184