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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:40 AM Original message |
Who would be the wisest choice for Obama's VP? |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
1. me. |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:48 PM Response to Reply #1 |
78. Obama/Moteado 2008! |
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WA98296 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
2. A populist message, a fighter...John Edwards. The heck with conventional wisdom |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:43 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. John Edwards will be Attorney General |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. I think Obama will pick an unknown to us constitutional expert like himself for A.G. |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:56 AM Response to Reply #3 |
14. He doesn't have the experience to be the AG |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:59 AM Response to Reply #14 |
23. Edwards will get a post to fight poverty. Maybe redefine a current cabinet spot. |
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shomino (218 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:26 PM Response to Reply #14 |
53. I like John Edwards |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
13. A fake populist... |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:53 AM Response to Reply #13 |
70. wouldn't want to bring attention to the fact |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #2 |
17. JE is no fighter, and his message is blurred by his lousy Senate record |
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WA98296 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #2 |
34. I CAN'T POST: JOHN EDWARDS to be on TODAY show tomorrow about primary |
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Avalux (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
4. I really like Jim Webb. Bio - |
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WA98296 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Former Reagan administration, married THREE times, the "Women Can't Fight" guy? |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:59 AM Response to Reply #10 |
20. how would his senate seat be refilled assuming he became vp? |
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progdog (435 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:32 AM Response to Reply #10 |
40. McSame's history with women isn't any better. |
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spartan61 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
5. I would like to see Joe Biden as VP. |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:18 AM Response to Reply #5 |
35. he'd be a great vp, but he might not help us win FL or OH |
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Ganja Ninja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
6. Jim Webb. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
7. Zinni. |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
8. Someone that can put him over the top in the south. Gov. Phil Bredeson TN? |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:53 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. which southern state do you think we have a snowball's chance of winning? |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, N.C, S.C all come into play..... |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #19 |
33. good point about mccain being not well loved in the south..... |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:27 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. I think this could be the year we get part of the south, massive turnout.... |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #36 |
41. well, i'd be ecstatic if you were right..... |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:39 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. If Obama shapes the message, sets the tone, we win. n/t |
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dansolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:59 AM Response to Reply #19 |
71. Graham is my top choice |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:41 AM Response to Reply #12 |
69. None |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:45 PM Response to Reply #12 |
76. Do not write off Texas. Many of the displaced Democrats fled to Houston and have remained. Dallas, |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. i lived in tx for 11 years |
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MISSDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Bredesen would be a good one. |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:40 AM Response to Reply #29 |
44. Lots of voters will find him impressive. I am curious about his Health plan background. |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
9. hillary probably... |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
15. Wes Clark - he fills in Obama's gaps. |
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Jeff In Milwaukee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:00 AM Response to Reply #15 |
26. Totally agree... |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
16. I am liking Webb more and more, at least on paper |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
18. Richard Clarke !!! |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:15 AM Response to Reply #18 |
68. Richard Clarke? |
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Milo_Bloom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 01:59 PM Response to Reply #68 |
73. Yes, Richard Clarke |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Just making sure |
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earthside (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
21. Gov. Sebelius n/t |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
22. Sam Nunn |
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NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
24. The Wisest choice is Probably Hillary |
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gorekerrydreamticket (422 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #24 |
48. She would not be a good VP.... |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
25. Must qualify as president AND know how to bring out and highlight all McCain's weaknesses. |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:03 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Bob Graham might be that guy. |
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TeamJordan23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
28. Mark Warner. |
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rniel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
30. Military guy |
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Quixote1818 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
31. Wes Clark and Obama would look awesome together and Clark shores up Obama's weaknesses |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:13 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Clark has a great resume, but not much charisma. |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #32 |
37. yeah, wes isn't good at getting his ideas out in 5 second sound bites.... |
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purji (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
38. Bill Richardson.N/T |
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AllexxisF1 (559 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
39. My short list. |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:37 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. the first three are certainly viable options.... |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #42 |
46. Is BushInc as powerful today as it was in 2003-4? And Kerry DID win according to exit polls |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #46 |
56. kerry ain't on obama's long list let alone his short list |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 07:47 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Then why WAS Clinton on that extended book tour in summer2004 and repeatedly DEFENDING Bush |
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DB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 10:47 AM Response to Reply #39 |
45. I like Kerry, but he is a no-no. |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
52. I like the first three... |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 11:37 PM Response to Reply #39 |
61. Kerry gets my vote. |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
47. Someone to Bolster His Appeal to Working-Class Whites |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
49. Jim Frickin Webb |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
50. I'm liking this Brian Schweitzer guy... |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 12:24 PM Response to Original message |
51. Bill Richardson or Jim Webb top my list. |
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nvme (486 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
54. He needs a southerner |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 03:46 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. i liked graham to be gore's running mate in 2000...but al didn't ask for my advice :-( |
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frickaline (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
55. Sam. Nunn. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
59. Don't be shocked if its Clinton |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-08-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
60. ABC |
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woolldog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
62. Sam Nunn. n/t |
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IndianaGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
63. Bill Richardson |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 12:12 AM Response to Original message |
64. Would love to see Bill Bradley or Gov. Sebelius considered. |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
65. Anthony Zinni or Bob Graham |
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Leopolds Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
66. Wes Clark. (Webb is needed in the Senate) |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
67. Russ Feingold, Janet Napolitano or Wesley Clark. |
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Kahuna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
72. My personal favorite is Jim Webb. Biden would be perfect.. |
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barack the house (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
75. Janet Napolitano to take McCain's home state.Run Lenard of Novam to replace her if it happened |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
77. Richardson - he would help with the southwest and CO; he would add that experience factor; |
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Jed Dilligan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
79. Someone who is not currently a Democratic officeholder |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-09-08 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
81. Warner, Napolitano, Graham, McCaskill, Richardson, Sebelius, Edwards, Webb, Bayh, Clark (that order) |
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