Who would be good running mates for Obama and McCain?

[UALRBSofL]

Obama/Clark

McCain/Powell

These are my choices.

[Seen the light]

1. I hope Obama picks Anthony Zinni

Not MY first choice, but it would lead to an Obama landslide in Nov.

[TwilightGardener]

3. That'd be stupid. Token military.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

2. Clark supports Hillary. Obama/ Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA)

[Bucky]

6. I prefer your ticket, but three months from now I promise you Clark'll be an Obama man

And so will the Big Dog.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

32. Oh God No Way Is Webb Ready For That.

Sorry, but I don't think he's earned that spot yet in a million years.

[THUNDER HANDS]

4. Actually, I think Powell would be an interesting choice for Obama

Obama/Powell would be formidable. Very formidable.

As for McCain, I think a dark horse would be Petraius (or however you spell his name.)

[LSparkle]

12. I agree with Obama/Powell

A "grownup" ticket -- two insightful, patient men. I'd feel safe with them running things (no unnecessary wars and if force is necessary, it would be used judiciously and effectively).

[boricua79]

35. Obama would lose my vote if he put that house negro on the ticket

I'm sorry, but I'm STILL very bitter about everything Powell did during the Bush administration. And, true to my avatar, Malcolm was real clear about the division lines in the black community. So, you may disagree with my terminology, but I think Malcolm was right. And Powell proved himself one by doing Bush's bidding and coming off as his lapdog.

For those a little shocked by my word usage, consider the source:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=znQe9nUKzvQ

[Colobo]

52. Powell a house negro?

[democrat2thecore]

5. Powell would in NO WAY join a McCain ticket...take that one to the bank -nt

[BringBigDogBack]

7. Obama/Clinton vs. McCain/Jebbers

[Bucky]

17. McCain's not a moron and Clinton is not VP material

Clinton I can see as president. She'd be good. But she's really not the second fiddle type.

[DesertRat]

8. I'd like to see a woman on the ticket.

Obama/Napolitano is my choice.

http://www.governor.state.az.us/

[Pyrzqxgl]

9. What about Sen.Barbara Boxer (D-Ca) as a running mate for Obama?

[anigbrowl]

19. Barbara Boxer?!

No chance. Even a lot of CA democrats find her annoying - rather like Nancy Pelosi, what a letdown.

If he was to pick a female running amte I'd prefer one of the Dem governors, like Janet Napolitano. But I think he might be accused of relying too much on identity politics in the GE, so there's a 60% chance you're going to end up with a white male VP instead, though not John Edwards.

I've spent several months thinking about it and I can't come to a firm conclusion - I think we will all be a little srurpised by his choice if he becomes the nominee.

[melody]

26. Anyone who knows Barbara Boxer's record, loves her

Barbara has intervened for personal friends of mine fighting with the Federal government. She is a tremendous
asset and would be an exceptional VP candidate. She is also very popular among the Latino community of CA.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

33. I FUCKING WISH!!!!!!!!

[Frances]

10. Powell would not be a good choice for McCain

African Americans would rather have a President than a Vice President, plus they like Dem policies more than Repub policies.

The military people who would not vote any more for McCain with Powell on the ticket.

The fundamentalists would not vote any more for McCain with Powell on the ticket.

In other words, Powell won't gain votes for McCain.

Clark is too closely identified with Hillary to be on Obama's ticket. I don't see Obama as a forgiving person.

[theboss]

11. Powell may endorse a Dem this year

Powell has already taken himself out of the running for the Repubs.

[Exultant Democracy]

21. The way he talks it is clear that he is for Obama.

[JeanGrey]

13. OBAMA/EDWARDS OF COURSE

[Bucky]

14. Powell is McCain's best choice, but I doubt he'd take it.

McCain will be running to the right by mid October. He won't be able to hold the middle against either Clinton or Obama. He'll have to run to the base. Suspecting this now, he'll be looking for a mid-South conservative or a Midwesterner.

[Alexander]

15. Obama/Feingold.

[Mojambo]

16. Obama/Richardson and McCain/Crist (although he may be forced to take Huck) n/t

[Bucky]

20. Crist is single... and there's "rumors"

The right would never accept him.

[UALRBSofL]

57. Bucky your right, there are rumors

I said that in 06. Christ has never been married and has never had photos taken with a girlfriend.

[Bucky]

60. I know Christ has never been married or been photographed. I was talking about Crist, the governor

I only point out the spelling difference because it's entirely possible that the Republicans will nominate Christ for VP

[Barack_America]

18. McCain has to pick an evangelical. Probably Huckabee. For Obama, Biden is still my top choice. n/t

[KAZ]

22. Obama/Boxer.

Can't lose.

[DesertRat]

25. I love Barbara Boxer, but....

I don't think that we should have 2 Senators on the ticket.

[KAZ]

27. What the heck. Why not. It's a season of miracles...

... and I want it all! :)

[Exultant Democracy]

23. Gov. Mark Warner. He can still win us a seat in VA while he is at it and then

Tim Kaine can appoint someone to fill it. I know that the Obama people have already started polling and have had focus groups on if Virginians would be willing to vote for Warner for the Senate and VP or if their would be backlash.

[Dob Bole]

24. Obama/Ron Paul, McCain/Ghost of Jerry Falwell

The first never would happen because of differences on economic issues, but boy would it be fun (assuming that nothing bad ever happens to Obama)! The second is more likely.

[Political Heretic]

30. You think differences on economic issues is the only thing seperating them?

:scared:

[Dob Bole]

43. Well, basically.

It's a huge difference, to be sure. But Ron Paul and Barack Obama are similar in a lot of ways. Paul is a libertarian, meaning that he is liberal on social issues. He opposed the Iraq War and is in line with Obama on civil liberties. Both draw huge support from younger voters.

Paul has complemented Obama's positions on civil liberties, but he is waaay on the other side of Obama as far as limited government goes. Obama would probably cut corporate welfare, etc. but Paul would cut say, the Department of Education.

[Political Heretic]

56. Paul is a nut case.

He wants to abolish the federal reserve and eliminate the department of education, housing and ...well basically everything. He thinks the federal governments only role is basically national defense.

[Political Heretic]

28. Obama / Biden. McCain is going to have little choice but the Huckster

He needs some way to bring in the straying ultra-conservative nutjob vote.

[Political Heretic]

29. Also, Clinton / Biden, let's I get over-confident

[boricua79]

31. Obama Edwards, if you ask me, or Obama Kucinich

alas, they won't work...so...I guess I'll have to say the strategic best choice is Obama Clinton. Then you get the entire democratic field under one ticket.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

34. Obama/Kucinich? Do You Want Us To Get TROUNCED In The GE?

Noooooooo thank you.

:rofl:

[Staples]

36. Obama/Evan Bayh

I wanted Bayh as President, but I would take that ticket in a heart beat.

[Barack_America]

47. ?? But he's for Clinton in a BIG way.

Basically her #1 surrogate.

[boricua79]

39. that's why I say, it wouldn't work

sad that if it DID, this country would probably have a golden age of prosperity and more equality...

But...you can always trust in the ability of the american people to not know what's good for them.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

41. We Know What's Good For Us. That's Why He Barely Broke 1%.

Sometimes, Americans STILL can be counted on.

[boricua79]

44. yeah right...

because Kucinich would be the catastrophe that would destroy the American Republic...yeah... :sarcasm:

I'll put Kucinich's record against ANY other democrat.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

46. Voting Record Does Not Equal Capable Of Being The Most Powerful Leader In The World.

[boricua79]

48. so why is Hillary capable? Why is Kucinich not capable? NT

[taught_me_patience]

37. Mark Warner!

would be a perfect fit with Obama.

McCain should run with Jeb Bush, since he's been kissing up to the Bushes so much recently.

[Sulawesi]

40. Bingo! Delivers VA too!

[QC]

38. Lieberman n/t

[LordJFT]

42. Obama/Sebelius

[stevietheman]

45. Clark is the perfect choice for Obama... balances him

geographically, politically (Clark is a Clinton camper), racially and in terms of defense and foreign policy knowledge.

Powell would be a terrible choice for anyone, as the public will remember the bill of goods he sold to the United Nations about WMDs in Iraq.

I would guess McCain would be pressured by the party to have a Southern white staunch conservative on the ticket who supports anti-immigration to the hilt.

[Sir Jeffrey]

49. Obama will pick either...

Tim Kaine or Kathleen Sebelius. I think either would be a good choice.

McCain would be well served to pick Charlie Crist. He has connections and is very popular.

[theboss]

51. He also might be queer

So...no dice.

[Sir Jeffrey]

53. ???

[theboss]

54. He was "outed" a few years back

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2006/10-20/news/national/outed.cfm

[Sir Jeffrey]

55. Ruh roh...

Thanks for the link.

McCain ain't pickin' that guy then...

[Unsane]

50. Clark for Obama, Rice for McCain

[thoughtcrime1984]

58. I have thought that a woman like Sebelius or Napolitano would be good, BUT

I now think that military experience would be a GIANT plus. Wes Clark would be the prime candidate, IMO.

[Neshanic]

59. Obama/Obama and McCain/Eisenhower hologram

[ecstatic]

61. Jeb Bush would be the kiss of death for McCain

Powell would put McCain over the top and hand them the victory!! Hell no!!!

Obama / Clark doesn't work for me because if you ever listen to just the audio of Clark, he sounds just.like.Bush. as far as accent/delivery. Obama/Edwards might work, if the public is up for the same VP again.