Is Claire McCaskill being considered for Obama's VP?

[jlake]

I know they have a good relationship, especially since they are from neighboring states, but they seem to pal around quite a bit.
Anyone know if she is on "the list"?

[tishaLA]

1. doubt it

apparently she became involved because she was watching sen obama on teevee and was crying because she thought it was so powerful and her daughter told her she had to get involved in his campaign. but they obviously like each other. i think she'd be a terrible choice though. too conservative.

[featherman]

2. I'm guessing not a sitting Senator... especially from a purple state

This also eliminates Webb IMO

I think Gen Clark would be a good choice or Bill Richardson

[MadBadger]

3. I doubt shed be on the list

She is a very good supporter however.

[Bok_Tukalo]

4. I don't see any Democratic VP choice that would put the Senate in jeopardy

And Missouri has a Republican governor.

[MADem]

5. Ghastly choice. Balance is what's sought, generally. NT

[NWHarkness]

6. I would guess that she is not

It will be interesting who watch who he will consider if he is the nominee.

Conventional wisdom would dictate that he pick someone who is more experienced than he is in foreign/defense matters. Also, normally, a senator would not take another Senator, so a Governor would be more likely, but since Obama is basically running as a Washington "outsider", that may not apply.

I would think Biden would be a good prospect, but he doesn't bring anything to the table, electorally. Richardson will probably be on the short list, particularly if Obama feels that after the primaries, he needs to mend fences with the Hispanic community.

[JPZenger]

7. Lots of Names Will be Bounced Around

You will hear many many names bounced around. That does two things: a) it serves as a compliment to many supporters, including some who are not really being considered, and b) it serves as a trial balloon to find initial public reaction.

I hope the VP will be Richardson. Obama needs someone will tons of experience to offset that line of attack. Also, the southwest is a swing area and it would be nice to have a fluent Spanish speaker on the ticket.

I agree with the above comments that a Dem president will not pick a sitting member of congress whose seat could be easily lost to the Repubs. That also disqualifies many sitting members of congress from serving in the cabinet. At one point, King George tried to get Lieberman to take a place on his cabinet, so that the GOP governor at the time could appoint a GOP replacement.

[OzarkDem]

8. McCaskill is a blue dog Dem, her husband is a wealthy GOP'er

in working her way up the ladder of Missouri politics, she also had a very divisive style, bashing Democrats and praising Republicans. Given that, she and Obama may be a good match, though I wouldn't vote for them.

[jlake]

21. Those are some of the reasons I think they make a good pair.

But she is a tough campaigner and certainly has her charms.

[Alexander]

9. I think Janet Napolitano is far more likely...

McCaskill just gained us what should've been Mel Carnahan's set in the Senate. I don't really want to open that up to another Republican any time soon.

[MonkeyFunk]

22. Obama/Napolitano?

sounds like an Italian dish

[Tarc]

10. Well, they sure do like to shake hands

so anything goes.

[Yossariant]

11. It's moot. He's not going to win the nomination.

[Bluestar]

12. Good God let's hope not

I'm having a hard enough time talking myself into voting for him if he gets the nod--I can't stand a Republican-lite like her on the ticket.

[TwilightGardener]

13. Why on earth would she be considered? Two freshmen Senators on the ticket?

What does she bring besides female organs?

[jlake]

14. Age. A purple state. She is a fierce attack dog.

I agree there are alot of drawbacks... but she does have her strengths.

[MadBadger]

15. Is there a Republican Governor in MO?

[jlake]

17. Yes there is.

[MadBadger]

20. Well thats enough reason to write her off IMO

[TwilightGardener]

16. Based on what--a year in the Senate?

edit to add: a year in which she often capitulated to Republicans?

[jlake]

18. Based on her senatorial campaign. Bush or Cheney were in MO about a dozen times to campaign

for Talent. She fought a hard campaign...her appearances on TV etc.

I do not think she has lived up to many of her promises - but while on the campaign trail she was TOUGH and convincing.

[Occam Bandage]

24. There are many attack dogs out there that *wouldn't* give the Republicans a free Senate seat.

[jlake]

27. True. But McCaskill has a charm about her. She can be very fierce, but like a kind

grandmother type at the same time.

[Occam Bandage]

28. There's really no special benefit she could provide, and a huge downside.

It's obvious the Democrats won't surrender a Senate seat four years from reelection just for a VP bid--especially with a potential VP that brings nothing special to the table. Why are you pushing this so heavily?

[jlake]

30. I was simply asking a question. And then explaining why I thought she may be

.... sorry if it offends you.

[Occam Bandage]

19. That would be a terrible choice. No geographic balance, no experience balance,

not much of anything to benefit his ticket--not to mention jeopardizing control of the Senate.

[gateley]

23. Don't the noms usually pick the VP based on the amount of votes s/he can bring? nt

[MadBadger]

26. And to balance out the ticket. I dont see how McCaskill would add anything.

She's a woman. Thats all I can think of.

[beyurslf]

25. I believe he very well could pick a woman. However, I think Govs Napolitano or Sebelius are higher

on the list.

[Occam Bandage]

29. I think Sebelius didn't do her bid any favors last night. Weak speech; if that's the strongest

she's willing to get on the attack, she isn't cut out for VP.