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Fearless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:44 AM
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Which Pres/VP combo would you prefer?
Since we must always be looking toward the finish line, I have to ask: Which democratic ticket would you prefer?

Personally I would go: Kucinich/Obama

But realistically: Obama/Edwards

Any ideas?
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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:47 AM
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1. Edwards / Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas gov)
Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 02:47 AM by MalloyLiberal
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:47 AM
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2. In a dream world: Obama/Boxer
In reality land: We need Boxer in the senate. :(
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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:48 AM
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3. My dream is Obama/Biden or Dodd, but it ain't happening.
So I'll say Obama and the governor of Montana!
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Bicoastal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:50 AM
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5. Why is Biden not happening as Veep?
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Drunken Irishman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:51 AM
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6. It seems he said he doesn't want that job. It was President or nothing.
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:51 AM
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7. Why would he?
He can do more and is more powerful as a senator. I don't think Biden would be interested in VP.
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:50 AM
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4. Obama/Biden
And since that ain't happening, Obama/Richardson.
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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:52 AM
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8. Actually, maybe Edwards / Napolitano
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SmellsLikeDeanSpirit Donating Member (471 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:55 AM
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9. For 2008....
....it would be Edwards/Clark, but if things hold the way they are Obama/Edwards. How would John react to being VP again on the ticket or does he care?

My ultimate dream ticket would have been Gore/Dean in '08.
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Fearless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:57 AM
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10. That WOULD be a tricky ticket for half this country to swallow! LOL!
Here's to hope! :beer:
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Alexander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 02:59 AM
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11. Gore/Feingold or now, Obama/Feingold. But we'll probably get Obama/Richardson.
Unfortunately, Obama picking Bill "Homosexuality is a choice" Richardson will not help him with gay voters.
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Fearless Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 03:05 AM
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13. I sincerely hope you're mistaken.
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TeamJordan23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 03:01 AM
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12. Obama/Biden. nm
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alteredstate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 03:06 AM
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14. Obama/Biden n/t
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Nailzberg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 03:07 AM
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15. If they don't make the top of the ticket, I'd hate to put Obama or Edwards in the VP slot
Imagine either one as AG.

A justice department that fights for the little guy? A justice department that fights for civil rights and the Constitution? It would be an RFK moment for either of them.


Gotta say, we have a deep bench right now. VP may not be the best place to use their talents. We can tap those guys for so much more.
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Raine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 04:14 AM
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16. Edwards has been there, done that
when he ran as veep with Kerry. I'm sure that no way would he be willing to do that again.
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Bombtrack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 04:20 AM
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17. Has anyone ever run for Vice President a second time after "losing" the first time ? Obama / Graham
Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 04:22 AM by Bombtrack
quotes around losing because I don't wanna get on the subject of election fraud.

Anyway I don't know of any case where that happened and I doubt Edwards would be the first.

He'd make a great Atty. General in the Obama admin though.

My dream runningmate for Obama would be Bob Graham, but whenever I bring him up people jump on me about him being too old and/or unhealthy. I've heard no news about ill health with him since he had some procedure in 2003 and he's the same age as McCain, born in '36.
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silverojo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 04:39 AM
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18. My ideas:
Edwards/Obama or Obama/Edwards. Both stand for change.
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Yukari Yakumo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 04:59 AM
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19. Mine...
Clinton/Clark
Clinton/'Rocky Mountain West' Governor
Obama/'Rocky Mountain West' Governor

I don't see Edwards as a good VP prospect, especially if you employ regional strategies. The South is going to be tough to win over, and impossible if Huckabee is the GOP nom. And I'm not confident on Edwards's debating skills. I also think Edwards brings a lot of liabilities to the table (such as the Hedge Fund, just wait until the M$M decides home in on that). Plus I think the idea of two Senators on the ticket is not going to fly too terribly well.
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JustABozoOnThisBus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 05:29 AM
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20. Edwards/Gore
or,
Edwards/Richardson

I'd say "Edwards/Kucinich", except that veeps are supposed to do what they're told, most of the time.
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mnhtnbb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 05:35 AM
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21. Edwards top of ticket and a surprise VP choice
I want Edwards to be the nominee. That said, I don't think he'd choose someone who isn't as passionate
as he is about taking on the special interests. That's not going to be Obama, or any of the DLC
type Dems. I think you'll see a surprising choice for VP if Edwards wins the top spot.
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 05:37 AM
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22. Obama/Edwards or Edwards/Obama
Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 05:39 AM by Skidmore
There is so much work to be done that we need strong people at the top who can share a workload and who share a common vision, and I think these two men can accomplish much together.
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LVZ Donating Member (632 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 05:39 AM
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23. Obama/Jim Webb (VA) - an aggressive pit bull needed for VP - n/t
Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 05:40 AM by LVZ
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Tactical Progressive Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 06:11 AM
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24. Hillary / Edwards
He's young and tough and I've always liked his overall message the best. It's a little naive and low on practical details, but it's a message I'm in tune with and one I think would do a Hillary Administration the most good.

John Edwards would make a good VP for Hillary, and it would do him good in the experience dept.
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Rene Donating Member (758 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-07-08 06:21 AM
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25. Clinton with Wes Clark
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