Should Obama offer Hillary VP position now?

[kentuck]

Would Hillary take it? Or is it out of the realm to think he would offer it to her? If it is inevitable that the ticket will have to be unified, why not do it now, rather than later?

If MI and FL are not going to have another election, what chance does Hillary really have? Can she destroy Obama's credibility enough to slip through on the popular vote? If she is successful at doing that, would he be an asset or liability on the ticket? Is it not possible to tear him down to the point that he would not help on a ticket with her?

Also, does Hillary want the VP position? Would she take it? If so, why not do it now? Or is it that Obama would not take her under any circumstances? Would that be wise?

(on edit) What if all the polls show that the only way the Democrats can win is if there is a unity ticket? Do they then bury the hatchet?

[Umbram]

1. Probably she'd be happier endorsing McCain. (nt)

[saltpoint]

2. I doubt if she would take it and I don't feel he should ask.

He will do well among independents in November but will lose many of them if she is attached to the project.

[Faygo Kid]

3. No.

Let her go back to being senator from New York.

She has forfeited any place on a national ticket.

[polichick]

4. Absolutely not.

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[babylonsister]

6. I think she'd take it in a heartbeat, if only to save face. And no, I

don't think he should offer it. He can find someone better and more appealing to help his candidacy.

[Hepburn]

7. Not only NO........

...but hell, fucking NO!!!!!

[SoCalDem]

8. With extra topping & sprinkles, please

:rofl:

[Hepburn]

30. Your wish....my command!

:hi:

[ecstatic]

9. She can't be trusted to be a bullet away from the presidency

Sorry. I don't trust her anymore. Besides, she's not qualified anyway.

[book_worm]

10. When the Clinton's don't get presidential nomination they will begin to demand the VP nod

but Obama should not take her because she adds nothing to the ticket. If he took a woman VP he should go with Barbara Boxer who is much more experienced than Hillary. One of the things you need in a VP is someone who is loyal and won't work behind your back to undermine you. With Hillary I wouldn't be sure she would be. I'd be thinking that she would be looking out for her own political future.

[kentuck]

11. Perhaps I should have also asked?

What if the polls show that a unity ticket is the only way the Democrats can win? Do you still say "Hell no!" ?

[Warren Stupidity]

12. Fine with me. AFAIC VP slot is a minor trophy.

I think Richardson would be a better choice.

[SoCalDem]

14. polls schmolls

:)

[polichick]

15. I'd never make such a decision based on polls.

[saltpoint]

21. I think Hillary Clinton is not good for the local, country, and state races

we need to win to build the party infrastructure.

We need as blue-as-possible 111th Congress. And the stronger our state operations are, but more likely it would be to see more deeper shades of blue in red state Democrats.

She repels independents. We need independents to win.

Obama should choose someone else.

[joeybee12]

13. Yes, you're all wrong, he should offer it to her now to keep the conversation

going...judging by your responses so far, Hilary-hate is blinding you to political reality, which HRC recognized early on by saying BO would be a good VP because some combination is needed to get their vast supporters behind the entire ticket. I think it's now the only way he has a chance to win...he has lost so-called reagan dems for good unless he gets her on there, because he sure as heck has not made headway into the working class.

[DemsUnited]

16. Some Republican Pundit asked same question and he said

that Obama would need a food taster if Hillary was his VP.

Ouch.

[watrwefitinfor]

31. I seldom agree with Republican pundits

but in this case I'll make an exception.

Wat

[MannyGoldstein]

17. VP Of What? [nt]

[blondie58]

18. perhaps McCain will offer her the VP

as she endorsed him as very qualified, when she said that Obama would make a speech.

[Upton]

19. No way

a senator from NY with astronomically high unfavorable ratings. How's that going to help the ticket?

[HereSince1628]

20. Personally, I think he should choose Maize Horono.

It would move his candidacy firmly to the left (west) of the United States and make a clear statement that things are changing from the Eastern Time Zone politics of the past.

[Lucky 13]

22. No one should be allowed to temper tantrum their way to the VP slot.

No fucking way he should have her within 100 yards of his administration. She's like cement shoes and all her lies are catching up with her.

[Genevieve]

23. No, not now or ever.

She does not deserve nor is she qualified to be VP.

[Genevieve]

24. No, not now or ever.

She does not deserve nor is she qualified to be VP.

[ConcernedCanuk]

25. Hillary would probably best fit as Secretary of State.

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Get Edwards and Kerry in there - one as VP and the other as AG

They both have principles, and little baggage - if any.

Hillary would never be happy as VP

But this whole thing is supposition

Ya really think the PNACers are gonna let the Democratic Party take over the country?

Cheney is scheming -

Count on it.

[saltpoint]

34. I think HClinton would be excellent as Ambassador to the Seychelles.

[ConcernedCanuk]

40. For a moment I almost thought you disliked Hillary, Nice place them Seychelles

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Photograph by William Curtsinger
La Digue and some 114 other tropical islands comprise the Republic of Seychelles. The Indian Ocean nation hosts many sun-loving tourists who fuel its economic engines.
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/photos/photo_seychelles_seychelles.html

"Mahé

The biggest island of the Seychelles shelters the capital Victoria and 90% of the population. Visiting Mahe means discovering its heavenly beaches and its wild south.

Praslin

This Garden of Eden of 44 square kilometres is also an old nest of pirates. Its famous nature reserve of turtles and the May Valley, the only place in the world where the sea coconut grows, make it a stopping place that should not be missed.

http://www.indianocean-adventure.com/yacht-charter-seychelles.php3
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Interesting

an old nest of pirates

[saltpoint]

41. No doubt strikingly beautiful, and about 98% Muslim. Hillary could

hone her international skills. If it takes a village, there are numerous villages there she could visit.

[BeyondGeography]

26. She'd say she''ll think it over, promise confidentiality and the next morning her campaign

would reveal all and say it's an indication of his desperation.

[mudesi]

27. Hillary deserves to be kicked out of politics, forever

After her behavior and her obvious attempt at running again in 2012 by tearing the party apart, I would like to see her disappear. She disgusts me.

[kentuck]

28. Wow! You really take politics seriously, don't you?

Politics ain't beanbag. :-)

[AllentownJake]

33. No

Not because I hate Hillary or because I think she's unqualified. I don't think it would unite the party. The most adamant Hillary supporters will think its beneath her. It won't bring them onboard actively.

There are plenty of other fine women who could serve as VP that would fit the ticket better and they are all from either red states or purple states.

Janet Napolitano from AZ (stretch to take AZ from McCain)
Kathy Sebulius from Kansas
Jennifer Granholm of Michigan (that would go a long way to heal the entire early voting fiasco)


If he needs to balance out his experience creds he has
Richardson
Biden
Dodd

[Kablooie]

29. I do wonder about Hillary's qualifications after this bout.

Heck, it could even have hurt her chances at remaining a senator.

[BklynChick]

32. hell no.

[Orangepeel]

35. IMO, Obama needs a VP with legitimate national security credentials

he probably needed one anyway, but that need has been made stronger by the Clinton campaign

[stevietheman]

36. Exactly! n/t

n/t

[davidinalameda]

Jim Webb!

he's my choice for VP

[caledesi]

37. Uh no. Hillary does not help Obama! nt

[cliffordu]

38. No. he should not.

[berni_mccoy]

39. Hell. No. She is incompetent.