The 2008 Dem Ticket Will Be Obama/Webb

[DrFunkenstein]

Prompting Bloomberg to give up his spoiler bid. Ron Paul weathers on. We win as voters feel McCain is too old and represents yesterday instead of tomorrow. Health care, rising unemployment become biggest campaign issues. Like an old soldier, McCain fades away.

[babylonsister]

1. That would be SWEEET! nt

[DUyellow]

2. 100% FOR IT, That would be an awesome ticket. BUT

Two senate seats would open up, how does that play out?

[chimpymustgo]

3. Dr, you were around in 03...remember "DEAN WILL BE THE PRESIDENT!!!!" threads?

Let's not get too ahead of ourselves.

[goldcanyonaz]

4. Still waiting for Bloomberg link of his running if Clinton is the nominee.

[featherman]

5. I like Obama/Clark... but, hey, what do I know?

[earthlover]

12. Obama/Clark is the best

[calimary]

37. That would be even better, I think. That would give Obama the foreign policy

muscle he himself may be regarded as not having.

MOST important, though, it would not take another Democrat out of the Senate - where we need EVERY seat we can get there - to protect Supreme Court nominees and so forth. Besides, Jim Webb could have it thrown at him that he's no more experienced, as a Senator, than Barack was. Even though I think he's pretty terrific.

[abburdlen]

51. would have preferred

Clark/Obama but I could certainly live with Obama/Clark

[jlake]

6. That would be a nightmare of a ticket.

:scared:

[DUyellow]

8. Why?

[jlake]

11. 2 conservative dems.... one a former Republican

[Eric J in MN]

23. How is Barack Obama a "conservative"? NT

NT

[jlake]

33. Foreign policy, energy policy, glbt civil rights, healthcare and education.

[Eric J in MN]

39. How is Obama's energy policy conservative? NT

NT

[jlake]

40. He voted for Cheney's energy plan. He supports heavy coal use and other

destructive practices.

[magatte]

49. how is he conservative on glbt civil rights?

baffles the mind; when he is actually more liberal than Hillary on that particular issue.

[jlake]

52. Nah. His actions put up red flags. Not to mention his "set of rights" and "choice" shit.

[chascarrillo]

26. Um, you taken a look at your sig and avatar lately?

Just askin'.

[jlake]

34. Yes, she's wonderful isn't she?

[Barack_America]

35. And also a former Republican...in case ya didn't know. n/t

[jlake]

36. She never held public office as a Republican. BIG difference.

[cali]

41. *snicker* Obama is the 10th most liberal Senator. How do you translate

that into "Conservative dem". Oh, Hilly? She's the 31st most liberal Senator. What a joke.

[beachmom]

46. Both opposed to the Iraq War, unlike the DLC types. Just sayin' n/t

[jlake]

53. Neither were in the senate.... and both have voted to continue the war.

[RoveRage]

7. Damn! I love that combo!!!!

[sandnsea]

9. That's an interesting idea

I don't think I ever thought of that combo. I haven't been all that thrilled with Webb, but I can see that being a very attractive ticket. I haven't come up with anything that's both viable and electable. That definitely is. Now we just need to get Obama elected!!

[Barack_America]

17. Webb did well by Obama...

On one of the Sunday shows last week. I'm sorry, but I can't remember which one (I sort of flip back and forth).

In any case, they tried to get him to bite on the "race issue" and he deflected the question back to Barack's positions and qualities so deftly, that I have to admit I had a "hmmm" moment.

I hope to hear more from him during the campaign.

[Cha]

21. Good to hear..thanks for

reporting on that!

[VolcanoJen]

10. That would be delicious.

And it's been batted around quite a bit, too. I think reporters have even begun asking Webb, and he always answers rather slyly. :-)

[Barack_America]

13. I would be fine with that. I am VERY impressed by Webb....n/t

[grantcart]

14. Webb makes us more competitive in the south and the rural

area. His wartime war record will help on defense profile

[THUNDER HANDS]

15. I'd prefer this...

[sandnsea]

19. Yeah, I loves me some Jon Tester too

But he doesn't have the military credentials Webb has. If we didn't have Iraq and all the rest, that would be a killer ticket.

[TwilightGardener]

31. How long has Tester been in the Senate? Uh, not that long. We need

to be a little bottom-heavy on experience, not a "cool new guy"--we have "cool new guy" covered at the top of the ticket.

[dailykoff]

16. That's got a nice ring.

Good balance. :thumbsup:

[Capn Sunshine]

18. Obama/Richardson

Diversity, experience, hope, change, what's not to like?

[jlake]

38. That would be FAR FAR Better than Webb.

[joeybee12]

20. I immediately thought Wellington Webb....

...I always liked him...wished he ran state-wide here in Colorado.

[saltpoint]

22. It can't be ruled out. But I'm thinking more along the lines of

Edwards / Sebelius, or Edwards / Harkin, or Edwards / Feingold.

If Sen. Obama wins the nom, I think he should consider Gov. Napolitano, but I think he'll choose Tom Daschle.

If Sen. Clinton wins the nom, I think she needs to surprise the party with her choice -- but in a good way and not a Dan Quayle way. I think an interesting choice for her would be Richardson politically, although Richardson, Clark, and Bayh are likely already on a shortlist. Chris Van Hollen would be a refreshing possibility and an investment for a possible future White House race. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. would be my first choice if HClinton is our nom.

[DrFunkenstein]

43. Tom Daschle!?!

Daschle will never get over his association with a milky lack of spine. I understand that he helps Obama out, but he'd never be VP material. If anything, he represents the opposite of foreign policy credentials.

Kennedy is looking to replace Clinton, not run as her VP. And his name is just as polarizing as her's.

[TwilightGardener]

24. Nope. Webb is a freshman Senator. Two freshman Senators on one ticket

is not a good ideer.

on edit--Biden is a better choice.

[FrenchieCat]

25. Why? They haven't been there long enough for votes to be used against them....

and Webb as Sec. of the Navy under Reagan....and is a hell of a pit bull!

[TwilightGardener]

29. Being Sec of the Navy 25 years ago isn't that great a feat. Plus, he's on

wifey number three. I like Webb--but not on the ticket.

[avaistheone1]

30. Good point.

Although I think this would be good chemistry, and a good combo in general. I think the two freshman in the Senate kills the deal.

[DrFunkenstein]

50. The New Face of Politics

I can see the Time cover now.

Right next to McCain's old, old face of politics.

[chascarrillo]

27. No way we give up a VA Senate seat

It's not going to happen. We can't afford to lose a Senate seat from Virginia.

[FrenchieCat]

28. Is Mark Warner Busy? When is Tim Kaine's term up?

Can only serve as Governor one term right? :shrug:

[cali]

42. Yes, Mark Warner is very busy running for John Warner's Senate seat n/t

[beachmom]

47. Doesn't the governor appoint a replacement Senator?

Tim Kaine is currently the governor, and he's a Dem.

Anyone know?

[DemCam]

32. That's certainly creative

[ShortnFiery]

44. I would donate and volunteer for that excellent ticket! eom.

[beachmom]

45. Hmmm .... okay, but who replaces Webb in Virginia?

As a former VA resident, I care about who represents it. Webb would be a good attack dog, I've gotta say, though, and his national security cred is unassailable.

[indimuse]

48. IF... Obama escapes this Rezko/Davis mess..

and is the nom...will he choose...Obama/Lieberman?? That's reaching across the isle..just a thought.