Abrams is pushing the "Clinton must be the running mate" angle

[shadowknows69]

[ShortnFiery]

1. It ain't gonna happen.

Dan needs to move on. :eyes:

[Ichingcarpenter]

6. He does this every show for the last two weeks

Almost everyone says No ever-time.

He beats this dead horse daily.

[liberalla]

31. It's really getting old...

[Cha]

No, it's going to be John Edwards..get off

that stupid dead horse, abrams.

[babylonsister]

10. I dunno, zidzi...

bad move imo. Obama needs someone with more experience, and Edwards isn't that person.

[Cha]

22. Sorry, I was just saying the latest

media creation and I'm in the "anybody but hilary for VP" camp.

[Rhiannon12866]

17. I agree. It's not going to happen, too much bad blood...

But it's not going to be John Edwards, either. He's been there and done that, and has taken on the status of senior statesman. They were talking about Chuck Hagel on the news, which makes absolutely no sense, given his party. It's going to be somebody that we're not familiar with, based on past elections...:shrug:

[Cha]

23. I know..John Edwards will probably

not be it but it sure sounds better than hilary.

[Rhiannon12866]

37. Well, yes, and I'm just listening to a reprise of Hillary's interview on KO,

where she's saying that she believes she will be the nominee. *sigh* I'd love to see Edwards, since he was my choice after Dennis dropped out, though I was realistic about Dennis, both now and in 2004. I honestly believed that Edwards was the most "electable," but Obama has the momentum, and he'd do well with Edwards as a part of his cabinet... :-)

[goclark]

47. Obama and Edwards sure looked great on that stage

tonight!

Ms. goclark

[Rhiannon12866]

51. Oh, they sure did, but I wouldn't get your hopes up. *sigh*

But that was a wonderful moment...::D

[liberalla]

21. Edwards was my choice, and I would like him for VP

I hope that's how it goes. When I saw his announcement/endorsement a little while ago, I felt joy. Just peace and joy, and a few tears. It felt right.

[Cha]

27. He is a Sweetie!

[ErinBerin84]

2. I don't mind him having a segment on it a couple of times a week

But this has been a segment on his show for how many times in a row this week?

[IDemo]

3. My email to Danno on the topic:

Your continuous drum pounding for a VP slot for Hillary is disingenuous, much like the media's calliope music for a non-stop primary. As a matter of fact, she has not "earned the right to be Obama's vice president" as you suggest, since no such right exists. It is the sole right and responsibility of the nominee and his advisers to make the choice of a running mate who will create the best balance for the ticket. There exists no bronze medal or consolation prize here.

[Cha]

7. Thank you, IDemo!

The m$$$$fm will not chose our VP candidate..they couldn't chose our candidate and they're sore so it's on to the VP brainwash.

[IDemo]

19. I find myself yelling at the tv often

We've had Charles Gibson asking during a debate if both would "take a pledge" to run together (silence). I've seen Tweety pushing this, and Brian Williams asked her again tonight "wouldn't you both be better together?" This meme is just going to become stronger as her campaign winds down. Not looking forward to it.

[Cha]

24. We've been stronger than the m$$$fm so

far and we won't be backing down now. Thanks for watching so I don't have to.

[DJ13]

4. Dan has get over his crush for Hillary

Its been impacting his judgment for the last 6 months.

[ingac70]

5. In Hillary's dreams!

I could just see her as VP, opening her mouth every chance she gets and undermining Pres. Obama, and Bill staying in the tabloids with his horndog ways.

That would be a good way to ensure we only hold the White House 4 years.

[truebrit71]

8. He's had a thing for her for quite a while...

...time to let him down easy...

[ShortnFiery]

9. Abrams is behaving like a demigod. Why does he bother having guests?

He should just TELL US what to think. :eyes:

[BzaDem]

11. Ahhhh. and Keith Olbermann doesn't. OK.

[ShortnFiery]

12. KO lets people talk. Abrams is just "an a**hole" who talks over people who don't agree with him.

:shrug:

[BzaDem]

18. KO only lets people that share his viewpoint talk.

He rarely invites anyone on his show that doesn't completely agree with him (and therefore, invites the same 5 or so people every single time). His "questions" and "guests" are just simply alternative methods to spreading his own views. Find me the most recent KO show where he disagreed with one of his guests.

Abrams actually makes sure the panel is balanced, by inviting people that disagree with him.

[hisownpetard]

25. You're comparing Dan Abrams to Keith Olbermann??

That's like comparing a comic book to classic literature or
a Hallmark card to a Shakespearean sonnet.

Are you for real?

[BlueJac]

13. He's a dick, never liked the fool

[LittleBlue]

14. The television media is desperate

Abrams got the call from GE fatcats and they are not pleased.

[elocs]

15. It's hard to believe that the rest of us have to work long and hard at our jobs

while idiots like this get paid good money for spouting such drivel and crap. He's a quarter wit--Abrams would have to be twice as smart as he is just to be a half wit.

[Tribetime]

16. man he's f****n ridiculous

I'm going to stay on this story until Obama supporters can prove to me why she shouldn't be on the ticket. It's not your decision Dan.

[jsmirman]

20. I've met him many times

he's what we call a "schmuck" in our local parlance.

[hisownpetard]

28. I believe that word is as good as any

to describe Dan Abrams.
There's also a NJ expression that, although ridiculous, does capture his essence:
He really thinks who he is!

[jsmirman]

30. I gotta admit

you kind of lost me with that one. Could you explain?

[hisownpetard]

38. I know, it sounds non-sensical (because it actually is), but it's said in part of NJ

(with a certain intonation that I can't duplicate without the audio) in a derisive way
about someone who's very much impressed with himself.

Oh, yeah - he really thinks who he is!

It sort of doesn't translate into writing since attitude is a big part of it.

[jsmirman]

50. Gotcha

believe me, he do! You have to meet this guy in person to truly see what a self-important tool he is.

[hisownpetard]

36. Delete - wrong place

[sfam]

26. Abrams is pretty much unwatchable for me...the color scheme alone...

pretty much cinches that the best I can do is listen and not watch. But he's like a dog knawing on the same bone night after night. He could AT LEAST change his rationale every now and then for raising the exact same issue - you know, make it interesting for the viewers.

Just a thought...

[DearAbby]

29. GOP is praying for Clinton on the Ticket

look how they have lost the special elections, their Base is not motivated to get out and vote. With Clinton on the ticket (their thinking) the base would be motivated otherwise they know they are sunk in November...Clinton is their only hope...McLame isn't going to stir the base.

[mac2]

35. strange you would say that. The local RW media has been

ga ga over Obama.

[DearAbby]

40. Really....where are you at?

Please give a link

[mac2]

41. Chicago.

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[David Zephyr]

33. Abrams has been pushing her for VP for a full week now.

It's getting tiring.

[mac2]

34. Who is Abrams?

[AtomicKitten]

39. people just aren't in the mood for strong-arm politics

[mac2]

42. Manipulation of the democratic process is OK?

[AtomicKitten]

44. 48 states followed the rules; the other two will suffer the consequences as laid out for them

It is your framing of this in such a bullshit way that is an attempted manipulation of the process.

[mac2]

45. Kucinich and Edwards dropping out before the liberal states

had a chance to vote isn't manipulation to you? The Florida and Michigan primary thing was terrible. The Democratic voters were punished. And some of us didn't even get to vote for our candidate.

[AtomicKitten]

49. manipulation by whom? that was entirely their choice

[VotesForWomen]

43. it's O's only chance of winning, but i hope she isn't the VP coice, that way when O loses in Nov. sh

she'll still be viable for 2012.

[Gore1FL]

46. Not likely on both counts

He will win if he picks daffy duck

She has burned far too many bridges since Wisconsin.

[stillcool]

48. Who is "O"?

Keith Olbermann?

[PretzelWarrior]

52. Abrams is a putz

so what else is new?

[TexasObserver]

53. Abrams gets an idea in his head and thinks it is brilliant.

Then he repeats it over and over, like Bill O'Reilly, spitting and sputtering the more excited he becomes.

[Major Hogwash]

54. It won't do him any good.

Obama doesn't watch Abrams either.

LoL

[Eurobabe]

55. Fuck that noise

I won't hear of it.