Jim Webb Campaigns (Hard) for Vice President

[babylonsister]

Jim Webb Campaigns (Hard) for Vice President
posted by John Nichols on 05/16/2008 @ 3:08pm


In case anyone has missed it, the Jim Webb for Vice President campaign is up and running.

Few candidates actually announce that they are running for the No. 2 spot on their party's presidential ticket, and the Democratic senator from Virginia is keeping with the "Who, me? Running with Barack Obama? Do you really think so?" etiquette that defines vice presidential politics.

But Webb is running... hard.

Ronald Reagan's former Secretary of the Navy's got a new campaign book out -- A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America -- and he is not unaware of the fact that he's currently topping salon.com's "Obama Veepstakes" survey.

But Webb -- whose carefully-nurtured blue-collar credentials are made to order for Democrats who worry about whether their presumptive presidential nominee might come off as a tad too elite -- is not leaving the promotion of his potential candidacy to others.

The Virginia senator's going for maximum face-time as the speculation turns to vice-presidential picks.

Webb's Senate office just circulated a schedule of his upcoming media appearances -- something they have rarely if ever done in the past.

And it's a busy one.

more...

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters/321635

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

1. The problem with Webb...

is that he hasn't even completed his first term in the Senate and he doesn't have any policy experience.

[babylonsister]

2. I think his experience won't be a problem as much as his

personal life will. He's been married 3 times; that won't sit well with a lot of people.

I think he's got a jam-packed resume though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Webb

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

3. Both McCain and Barr have been married several times...

Though I understand what you mean. For Dems, there's always a double-standard.

Like McCain but not nearly as bad, some people believe that he has his own temperament issues.

I still think Ted Strickland is the best choice at this point. OH Gov and Hillary supporters. Strickland may also have an impact because OH borders KY, WV and PA.

Until someone convinces me that there's a better choice, I think he's the one at the moment...

[Bonn1997]

4. He's TOUGH

He combats the "bambi" image the Republicans will try to portray Obama in. He's also eloquent, and he's both experienced and a Washington outsider. Seems like a great choice.

[Bonn1997]

5. Did he officially rule this out on Meet the Press?

It sounded like it.