Is Jim Webb too much of a loose cannon to get the Veep nod

[ruggerson]

cause I sure would love to see him get it, and it would put VA even more in play than it already is.

[DURHAM D]

1. Yes. n/t

[truedelphi]

2. He's one of the few on the short list in Congress that

I admire and respect.

If Kucinich wasn't running, I'd consider writing in Jim Webb's name.

[Evergreen Emerald]

3. I like him, but I think we need him in the senate!

We don't want to gut the senate at this point. I was thinking of Vitters or Richardson.

[Frustratedlady]

4. We need a loose cannon to call them like he sees them.

If and when the Dems take over the White House, we aren't going to have time for political niceties. Someone is going to have to be in charge of getting all the ducks in a row so they can clean up as much as they can, as soon as possible. I can see Webb pointing his finger at what needs to be done and giving a nod to those who can do the job. He seems to be a take-charge kind of guy. I'd vote for him in a heartbeat.

[Donnachaidh]

5. how exactly is he a loose cannon?

Jeez -- he's one of the very few who says something and then actually DOES it. I wouldn't consider him a loose cannon at all. I think he'd make an excellent VP.

[ruggerson]

15. so do I

n/t

[Catchawave]

6. Sorry, you can't take Jim away from Virginia

We worked too damn hard for him :D

[brazos121200]

7. If Sen. Clinton gets the nomination she will probably need

to choose a southerner to balance the ticket, and who better than Jim Webb. His main drawback is his lack of experience, as I'm sure the Repubs would attack him for not having enough. I also believe he would carry Virginia for the Democrats and several other southern states as well.

[ruggerson]

9. He's got more experience than Cheney or Dan Quayle

which I realize is not a ringing endorsement. :)

[brazos121200]

13. Thats pretty much true, Jim Webb will have had

two years in the Senate by November of 2008, and served about a year as Secretary of the Navy under Reagan. Cheney served as Secretary of Defense during the first Bush's administration and served several terms in the US House of Reps. I believe Dan Quayle had served six years in the Senate when he was named as his running mate by George Bush senior.

[Frustratedlady]

16. In looking back, "experience" is what's gotten us into trouble...

Sometimes, I think we get in MORE trouble because they know how to cut corners to get what they want. Look at this crew.

We need new blood! Obama and Webb or Edwards and Webb. In other words, I'll take Webb and whoever is running with him.:woohoo:

[CK_John]

8. The gun incident would be large burden to get around, n/t

[KingFlorez]

10. I don't understand how you see him as a loose cannon?

He tells the truth and holds nothing back, he's far from a loose cannon.

[ruggerson]

11. I think he's great

my worry is how others perceive him.

[HowHasItComeToThis]

12. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

NOT OFFENSE

[Evergreen Emerald]

18. I like Clark for Secretary of Defense.

[w4rma]

14. He's our Senator. You can't have him. (nt)

[Frustratedlady]

17. But...but, but...you must make sacrifices for the cause.

I'm sure your momma taught you how to share. :D