Name your top 3 VP picks

[mvd]

If you don't have a top 3, name up to 3.

My dream would be Kucinich or Boxer, but I know they won't be picked.

So, my top 3:

Clark
Clinton
Schweitzer

With Feingold and Biden next.

[Muttocracy]

1. in no order, Clark, Biden, Schweitzer

editing myself down to three, Feingold, Dodd, and Richardson in next tier

[Misskittycat]

45. Clark; Dodd; Richardson

[SoxFan]

2. Biden...

Joe Biden
Tim Roemer
Blanche Lincoln

[mvd]

5. Roemer is an interesting choice

Just curious: what are his positives in your opinion?

[SoxFan]

15. Roemer

Roemer brings solid experience on intelligence and national security issues to the ticket. As a former 9/11 Commissioner, he can skewer the GOP on ts failure to take serious action after the attacks.

He's shown an ability to win in a very red state.

Being more conservative on social issues like abortion, he could attract ethnic Catholics and rural voters who might be a bit squeamish about the perceived cultural liberalism of the Democrats (of course, this would drive segments of the "base" bananas).

He's a polished speaker, not exciting, but articulate with a good television presence.

[mvd]

29. Could Roemer be a good attack dog if needed?

That would be a big plus.

[SoxFan]

31. Not sure

He's more of a wonky, policy guy, but I've never seen him on the stump, as opposed to a hearing, a panel discussion, or a news interview.

[blm]

54. You show good instincts. I'm going with who I believe OBAMA will pick - Daschle or Biden, w/Roemer

I believe Obama needs to TRUST his VP wholeheartedly. For those unaware of who Obama trusts I can say with 100% certainty that he trusts Daschle, Durbin and Kerry. You can be sure that Durbin and Kerry are advising and would speak positively of Daschle, Biden and Roemer.

[SteppingRazor]

3. Looking just at the ones who have been on reported short lists, and in no order:

Richardson, Clark, Biden.

[olkaz]

Biden, Biden, Biden.

[DU9598]

4. Daschle, Clark, Biden

[Skwmom]

6. Schweitzer, Webb, Graham

[Dinger]

7. Clark, Clinton, Kennedy (Caroline) (nt)

[Barack_America]

8. Immediately, ASAP and soon.

I'm done with the build-up, I just want to know what my ticket is.

[mvd]

10. I'm tense, too

I really want to know. But I'm sure Obama has a good reason for waiting.

[democrank]

9. For VP...

Clark
McCaskill
Biden

[stray cat]

11. Feingold, Schweitzer, Biden - maybe Tony Zinni

[elocs]

12. I don't have a list. I trust Obama to make the best choice for himself. n/t

[stray cat]

14. Seriously, no preferences or opinions? I trust Obama as well but I do have thoughts other than his

[elocs]

23. I seriously do not have any preferences or opinions one way or another.

One thing I am sure of is that any day now Obama will make his choice for VP and that day is getting closer all the time. :bounce:

[stray cat]

25. I agree with you that I think he will make a smart choice and I too am anxious to see it!

[musicblind]

13. Hillary, Biden, Kerry

Though Gore would ROCK more than any of them... but sadly he wouldn't take the job :(

[flakey_foont]

16. Clark, Biden, Schweitzer

[musicblind]

21. I don't know that I'm a huge fan of Schweitzer for VP but Biden would be excellent

and Clark would be perfectly acceptable.

I fear it is going to be someone like Bayh or Kaine... and while I will totally vote and support Obama no matter who he chooses... I dread the idea of someone like that as VP.

[Muttocracy]

17. I wonder if Gore would do U.N. Ambassador? nt

[musicblind]

22. That is not a bad idea at all

He is popular and respected around the world. It would be a much better face for America.

He could also help Obama with his energy plans.

[DevonRex]

18. Clark, Biden, Richardson. I would like some others a lot, like

Schweitzer. I could also get behind Clinton with no problem, as long as Bill is on his very best behavior.

On that note, I think it is very obvious that Bill loves her very much. And because of that, he is more emotional in his responses than he would be otherwise. Completely understandable. But he would have to pull it back a bit when campaigning.

[Union Thug]

19. Richardson or Clark n/t

[maui9002]

20. In particular order, Schweitzer, Warner, Clark

[stray cat]

24. I'd really like Warner but it sounds as if he isn't interested?

[mvd]

30. I left him off because I heard he wasn't interested

But he would have to be top 3 in my book.

[maui9002]

35. Probably wishful thinking on my part

But I saw some reports recently that indicated that Obama met with Warner recently and it got my hopes up again.

[Lindsey]

27. Clark, Biden, ? n/t

[Occam Bandage]

37. Warner would be my solid #1 if he were interested.

[Milo_Bloom]

26. Clark, Clarke, Feingold... Absolutely no war voters.

[Clark2008]

28. Clark seems to be the grassroots consensus.

By that, I mean he's mentioned far more often in any given order and always wins the polls here.

When will the politicians listen to us? We may actually know what's good for us.

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[LibDemAlways]

33. Clark n/t

[monomach]

34. Feingold, Napolitano, Schweitzer

I want someone we can springboard to the Presidency in 2016. Gore, Clark, Dodd, Webb, Richardson, Reed, and Kerry would have been great, but they're too old.

Edwards would have been amazing, but the recent mistress thing would kill the ticket in the GE.

Kucinich would have been wonderful, but he's batshit insane and would get us creamed.

Mark Warner would have been my number one with a bullet, but he's iffy. During his time as Governor, he did things that make him look like a closet supporter of civil unions, even though he said he wasn't. I'd want him to come out in favor of them during his acceptance speech at the convention. If he did, that'd make a dream ticket. If not...he wouldn't be a very good choice.

[mvd]

39. I wouldn't call Kucinich insane - just unique

A uniqueness I find fresh. But he's too liberal to be chosen, and he does have that unfounded reputation.

[NorthCarolina]

42. Batshit insane??

Kucinich is one of the finest legislators on capital hill. With ridiculous claims like that against a true representative of the people, it's no wonder America has voted itself into the shit hole it is in now.

[monomach]

49. Little green men.

'Nuff said.

[NorthCarolina]

51. He never said it

'Nuff said.

[Occam Bandage]

36. Kaine, Clark, Feingold. Second three: Schweitzer, Clinton, Biden.

[GardeningGal]

38. Mine are Biden, Clark, and Schweitzer in that order. n/t

[CrispyQ]

40. Biden, Schweitzer, Richardson. --nt

[NorthCarolina]

41. Russ Feingold, Sherrod Brown, Wes Clark

My top 3

[Captain Hilts]

43. Clark, Lt. Gov. of Maryland and Patrick Murphy of PA. nt

[mvd]

44. Do you think Murphy could be in the running?

He'd be a solid choice.

[Captain Hilts]

46. I don't know. But he just makes the cut in terms of age. OR...

Gore for 1st term and Murphy as Veep for 2nd term.

[PresidentObama]

47. Clinton, Kerry or Clark. But from the logical picks: Kaine, Bayh or Biden/

[nsd]

48. Bayh, Biden, Kaine. n/t

[endthewar]

50. Clark, Sebelius, Biden

[Lilith Velkor]

52. Feingold, Clinton, Biden

in that order.

In my dreams: Barbara Lee, Dennis Kucinich :loveya:

[Independent_Voice]

53. Graham, Clark, Sebelius

Although I have a soft spot for Richardson, since I supported him during the primaries.

I honestly don't understand the googoo/gaga-ing over Clinton and Kaine.

[Tom Rinaldo]

55. Clark, Dodd, Biden n/t

[saltpoint]

56. Prefer Bill Bradley, Brian Schweitzer, and Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, but

believe Obama is more like to choose Biden, Richardson, or Kaine.

Bayh and Sebelius and Clark all three seem to be still in the mix.

So far I'm not buying the Gephardt rumor, but who knows?

Agree with some on DU that Bob Graham could be an impressive dark horse option.

[StevieM]

57. Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Wes Clark. (eom)

[TexasObserver]

58. Biden, Richardson, Kerry

[gateley]

59. Biden, Clark, Schweitzer - nt

[Arnold Judas Rimmer]

60. Clark, Richardson, Feingold

And that's the order in which they're likely to be picked.

Wait.... is Russ scheduled to speak at the convention yet? :think:

[goodgd_yall]

61. At this point, it's irrelevant who I think it should be

I think it WILL be Evan Bayh.

[TheDonkey]

62. Biden, Webb, Clark

[Motown_Johnny]

63. Richardson, Sebelius, Biden

[Lorien]

64. Kucinich, Gore, Clark

Obviously I'm a liberal dreamer who knows that she's going to be disappointed.

[darius15]

65. Clark, Biden, Schweitzer

[AllentownJake]

66. Biden, Clark, Feingold

[marlakay]

67. Gore, Feingold, Schweitzer nt

[salonghorn70]

68. Bayh, Biden, Kaine

[Forkboy]

69. Feingold, Jello Biafra, or King Buzzo.

What a bunch!