Female VP/Running Mate Poll #1

[FlyingSquirrel]

Poll question: Female VP/Running Mate Poll #1

Edited to remove ages (was turning into an issue and wanted to focus on the candidates) Sorry!

Previous polls:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4782382&mesg_id=4782382

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4800226


The following is a list of current/former female Democratic governors/senators who could possibly be considered. Hillary Clinton would obviously also be a possibility if Obama wins the nomination.

Only room for 10 so if you want to vote for one of the other two, please do so below (or anyone else you think might be a possibility).


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LA Gov. Kathleen Blanco, WA Gov. Chris Gregoire, AZ Gov. Janet Napolitano, KS Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, CA Sen. Barbara Boxer


LA Sen. Mary Landrieu, AR Sen. Blanche Lincoln, .. MO Sen. Claire McCaskill, ... WA Sen. Patty Murray, MI Sen. Debbie Stabenow


WA Sen. Maria Cantwell, MN Sen. Amy Klobuchar

[gateley]

1. Boxer. nt

[iconocrastic]

74. Sheila Jackson Lee

Why all white women, anyway?

[Lisa0825]

86. NO. I am in the Houston area. She has a lot of baggage!

And I mean among Dems too!

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Won't happen, but Obama-Boxer would be a dream ticket.

[Colobo]

5. A ticket America is not ready for.

Boxer is seen by mainstream America as an ultra-liberal figure. Not a good running mate for Obama. Either Sebelius or Napolitano.

[Drunken Irishman]

12. I agree.

Hell, I think Obama may be too liberal for mainstream America. Luckily, he's likeable and has the ability to bring in ideologically different voters.

[anigbrowl]

24. I agree. People have an ideological image of her.

I picked Janet Napolitano. All our female Dem governors are great, though I'm not so hot on Kathleen Blanco - I don't think she handled Katrina as well as she could have (in political terms...but that's a long other thread).

[Swamp Rat]

3. Barbara Lee!

:loveya:

[FlyingSquirrel]

9. She is originally from TX...

But of course one African-American is quite enough to blow certain people's minds, let alone two.

Criminy, it sure would be nice if we could just pick the best candidate without regard to sex or ethnic background. That's one thing I really like about Star Trek TNG.

[Swamp Rat]

14. I picked her because she was the first and only one to stand up in Congress after 9/11

and say "NO" to bombing the crap out of Afghanistan before we could determine who actually attacked us.

She was right. They were NOT Afghanis. 15 of the 9/11 attackers were from Saudi Arabia, and the others were from United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Star Trek :loveya:

[FlyingSquirrel]

41. Maybe she'll run for President some day :-)

[ingac70]

4. Sebelius...

If he picks a woman she needs to be from a red state.

[Colobo]

6. Sebelius looks like a Vice-President.

[Colobo]

7. Sebelius looks like a Vice-President.

[FlyingSquirrel]

10. What about Blanco, think she's all done?

[CalGator]

17. yeah, as soon as I saw her picture

I was like :wtf:

Blanco has no politcal future. she might not have been all to blame for Louisiana going to hell after Katrina (Brownie/Bushie, you're doing a heck of a job), but she showed no leadership during that time. That is bad in an executive.

[FlyingSquirrel]

28. Hmmm well considering that her national guard was in Iraq....

But I see your point, there is much that she could be attacked on.

[Karmadillo]

80. Sebeliuzzzzzzzzz

nt

[FlyingSquirrel]

8. Something interesting I just noticed about these pictures...

(Got them all off Wikipedia) The four governors are all "Action" photos. ALL the senators EXCEPT the two from WA have the American Flag in their background. I know from having visited their websites before that the pics of Cantwell and Murray are their official photos. Interesting huh?

My state is not big on patriotic crap, we know what patriotism is and it has nothing to do with the flag. (Either that or we're just a bit more casual than most folks)

:)

[cooolandrew]

11. Someone mail this poll to boxer and Barack. =)

[laconicsax]

13. Why does their age matter?

[cliffordu]

15. AGEISM!!!!!

[Breeze54]

21. Exactly!

Experience counts the most and adding that age info. was unnecessary.

But I'm sure the OP meant no harm.

[thoughtcrime1984]

22. Perhaps to run for POTUS in 8 years

A 76 year-old Barbara Boxer probably wouldn't run in 8 years, IMO.

[Breeze54]

29. Boxer is NOT 76 yrs old! - (Barbara Boxer — Date of Birth: November 11, 1940)

:eyes:

http://www.mahalo.com/Barbara_Boxer

[fishwax]

44. she'd be 76 in 8 years, when Obama's Veep will have a chance to run for the nomination

I think that's what the poster was getting at :)

[Breeze54]

50. Thanks... I was reading it fast. Mistakes happen but she'd still be on the ball!

;)

[thoughtcrime1984]

60. For the record, I like Boxer . nt

[thoughtcrime1984]

48. 68+8=76

:eyes:

[Breeze54]

49. Can your smart ass comments, asshole!

:spank:

[thoughtcrime1984]

56. Nice

whatever

[Breeze54]

58. No, you aren't

but I am.

You could try to be though...

[thoughtcrime1984]

59. You gave me shit because of incomprehension

I gave it back. Good night.

[anigbrowl]

27. Balance out Obama's youth/be young enough to run for Prez in 8 years (we hope)

[Breeze54]

31. "We hope?" Women live 20 yrs + longer than men.

You're comment would make sense if you were talking about a man but it doesn't concerning a woman.

Hell; Sen. Byrd is 90 yrs old!!

[FlyingSquirrel]

32. It's just background info. You're joking about the ageism right?

Some people might think 48 would be too young for the position. I don't think that or I wouldn't have included them.

:shrug:

I didn't exactly want to throw in a laundry list of qualifications. People can look stuff up themselves if they're really interested. If you know of some other female governors/senators of any age that you feel should be considered, by all means add them below.

[laconicsax]

54. I didn't say anything about ageism.

I saw the inclusion of their age as totally unnecessary, so I asked why you did it.

[FlyingSquirrel]

57. Ya, date of birth is the first thing listed in Wikipedia so I just thought I'd include it

But you're right, it was unnecessary.

[Breeze54]

16. Barbara Boxer at ANY age!!

Boxer wins it hands down and what the hell is DLC Stabanow doing in there! Just say no!!

[charlie]

18. McKinney

Lieberman schmoozed with Cheney and Edwards was as polite as a well-raised southern boy could be.

For once, I want to see a veep debate where the Repub leaves with bite marks on his ass.

[FlyingSquirrel]

35. She's already the Green Party candidate isn't she?

Not that it would necessarily keep her from taking the offer I suppose..?

[charlie]

46. Draft her

Unite the parties.

Actually, Boxer would suit me fine. She doesn't take any shit from anyone, either :)

[davidinalameda]

19. y'all can't have Boxer

we're going to keep her for ourselves!

I like Sebelius-popular Democratic governor in a red state

but Obama needs someone with foreign policy experience and none of these women have it

I'm still going with Jim Webb

[Breeze54]

23. Jim Webb is a right leaning guy...we need liberals in the WH!

He's new to the senate too and Boxer has way more

domestic & foreign service experience than he does.

Sorry but enough with the military going political. :(

[davidinalameda]

33. he represents a deeply purple state

of course he's more right leaning than Boxer

anyway-he would balance out a ticket with Obama and would be more than able to balance the ticket

he served in Vietnam

he graduated from the Naval Academy

I know where you're coming from but these are plusses to a lot of people

[Breeze54]

38. I helped get him elected but we don't need a newby Sen. in the WH this time around.

He's doing a good job in the Senate and we need him to hold that seat down in VA!

Those are ++ for rethugs! Besides...people won't be voting for the VP.

[FlyingSquirrel]

36. Sorry, no men allowed in this one :-)

[anigbrowl]

40. I'm not 100% sure I agree on the FP experience...

but Bill Richardson seems like a strong choice there. It'd be good to have a governor on the ticket.

[ContinentalOp]

67. I'm not positive, but I think Bill Richardson is a dude.

[JCMach1]

20. I look for McCain to look in the Female direction as well...

Condi Rice would just about fit the bill.

[Breeze54]

26. Yea,... that would be a winning team. NOT!!

:puke:

[JCMach1]

65. Exactly...

EEEEwwww... He would have to share sloppy seconds with W!

[davidinalameda]

84. he's be better off with Bushie

people don't like Condi

[thoughtcrime1984]

25. I like Napolitano but for 2 things

She's from Arizona. So is McFreak, so no gain there. She doesn't have a military background. IMO, we need this from our VP in this cycle.

[Hieronymus]

30. I love Boxer, but Arnold would appoint a Republican.

[anigbrowl]

45. True, though it'd be RINO. But we need to hang onto tha senate majority.

That said, I think when Arnold terms out as governor he'll run for US senate. I might even consider supporting (- hold on while I get into my flame suit - because I think he's been a pretty good governor. Most 'pubs really don't care for him and see him as a sellout. Arnold will naturally back McCain inthe GE because he pretty much has to, but he'd work with Obama in a second, I think they have a lot in common despite appearances.

[Breeze54]

52. You can't be on DU and support a republican.

:grr:

[SKKY]

34. I like Napolitano. I listened to her speak for the first time on NPR...

...and was very impressed. Plus, she has "...the only gubernatorial condo in the country." That's good enough for me.

[FlyingSquirrel]

39. gubernatorial condo?

Oh you mean, doesn't live in a mansion?

(I'm slow tonight)

[SKKY]

64. Yea, the mentioned on the program that Arizona is the only state that...

...doesn't have a "Governor's Mansion". She replied, "Yes, that true. I have the only 'Gubernatorial Condo' in the country."

[SoxFan]

79. Actually...

there are other states without a Governor's Mansion.

I Mass, there has been talk of turning James Michael Curley's home into the official residence, but nothing ever came of it. It hasn't been a big issue in recent years. Deval Patrick, Mitt Romney, Bill Weld, Michael Dukakis, and Ed King all lived within ten miles of the State House. The only time it became an issue was during Jane Swift's administration. Swift lives closer to Albany than to Boston.

NH has a "governor's mansion", but it has been decades since anyone has lived there. Bridges House is used for official receptions, but it is hardly an elegant mansion.

[Raejeanowl]

37. Why Are You Citing Ages?

Other than ascertaining they meet constitutional requirements for minimum age, why is the age relevant?

And for that matter, why are you concentrating on choices between females as VP? To offer female VP alternatives to Clinton? I thought this was supposed to be about the most qualified person for the job.

[Breeze54]

42. Because women rule!

:P

[FlyingSquirrel]

43. I've been doing several different polls.. should have included links

to the other ones (sorry). Sorry about the ages too, just trying to provide a bare minimum of background info.

[anigbrowl]

47. I think several of these people are better qualified. On age...

the minimum requirement is 35, but you want a blend of maturity and experience, while still being young enough to run after Obama retires if he is lucky enough to win and then hold the WH.

[FlyingSquirrel]

51. OK, ages removed and previous poll links added

Didn't want this thread to turn into a big discussion about possible ageism.

[Breeze54]

53. No Repubs, DLCers or Dino's are to be considered, right?

I hope....

[FlyingSquirrel]

55. I'm not too up on all that, but did not include any Repubs for obvious reasons.

Was just looking through Wikipedia for Democratic female governors / senators. I'm sure I missed a few. And of course it doesn't necessarily have to be a governor or senator, but those are the ones people look to first. (And there are so few of them that it's easy to look them up)

[FlyingSquirrel]

61. I'll put in the first vote for Sen. Patty Murray

She's tough as nails. She's in her third term, it's not even a contest when anyone runs against her (although the Repigs did manage to make an issue of a certain statement she made about Bin Laden) :grr:

http://murray.senate.gov/about/

Only problem, I don't want to lose her from the Senate!

[demigoddess]

76. I agree, she is a solid democrat who cannot be criticized on much

she's a good speaker and she does not have the kind of looks people can criticize.

[Spirochete]

81. Murray would be good

and would be replaced by a democrat. I wouldn't want to see Gov. Gregoire go for it, because then we'd probably get stuck with that asshole Rossi for governor.

[BringBigDogBack]

62. Boxer

[FlyingSquirrel]

68. Everybody likes Boxer

Wondering whether this is realistic choice or "feel good".

[Breeze54]

70. Boxer is a fighter, a champion and a great senator!

This is not only about 'feel good' but also because she 'gets it'.

Boxer would be my number 1 choice. She rocks!

[Name removed]

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[FlyingSquirrel]

66. You've been lurking for over 3 years to make that comment?

:puke: Oh wait I get it, you came for the fun last election and you're back early for this one. Welcome back. :eyes:

Also this thread is NOT making the express assumption that Hillary won't win the nomination, and IS making the assumption that she would otherwise be under consideration for the VP slot (if you had read the entire OP).

[CK_John]

69. MI Sen. Debbie Stabenow was born in Canada and can't be VP. n/t

[arcos]

72. Sen. Stabenow was born in Michigan...

You're talking about MI's governor Jennifer Granholm.

[Guava Jelly]

71. KS Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

I voted for her when I lived in Kansas
:D

[axordil]

73. No Senators

We need them all too badly where they are. If Obama is the candidate, that includes HRC.

I voted for Sibelius in the poll, but Gregoire and Napolitano both have some appeal. That's only on geography and general knowledge of their records--I would want to see how they've done in public engagements too, obviously.

[Alexander]

75. Janet Napolitano would be an excellent VP and running mate.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

77. To Not Have Included Hillary In ANY Of The 3, When She's The BEST Choice, Is Pathetic.

Seriously. 3 polls, tons of choices, not once Hillary, even though an Obama/Hillary combination is what the OVERWHELMING amount of Democrats would want, and would be a GUARANTEED victory.

Pathetic.

[FlyingSquirrel]

83. The reason I did not include her is the same reason I did not include Obama

I believe both are obvious choices and did not want to offend either camp by assuming their candidate would lose for purposes of these polls. Since I have two female US senators and a female governor in my state, I see no reason why there could not be a ticket with two female candidates on it. Maybe that's just me.

[Bucky]

78. What no votes for Blanco?

:)

[Beausoir]

82. My God! I can't believe I am seeing this!!!!!

Amazing! Obama supporters actually praising women for a change instead of smearing them!

Hope none of those women are subject to "low periods".

[workinclasszero]

85. I voted for

Sebelius of Kansas.

Claire McCaskill would be great as well.