Seems to be a lot of speculation that Barack *should* offer Hillary his VP position out of some kind of either professional courtesy (good sportsmanship?) or loyalty to the Democratic party...but I have a horrible gut feeling that she's still carrying too many grudges excess baggage from her husband's days in office.

Plus, she seems to be one of those "but I deserve it!" types, and seeing as her lame excuse for an apology over the whole assassination remark (about Bobbie Kennedy after winning the California primary way back in his day, and only really apologizing to the Kennedy family moreso than any apology to Barack),

my greatest fear is that,

were he to pick her as VP,

if anything were to happen to him,

then somehow, some way, she'd have ties to it.

 

Were Barack to pick a woman running mate,

hell I'd much rather see Condi in there (doubtful, as she's isn't a Dem), although I doubt very many Americans will choose to stay colorblind when we have both POTUS and VPOTUS being of African-American decent (but as we've seen from these primaries, the real power is held by the electoral college's voting delegates, not so much as the popular vote that many Americans want to believe is the decision maker),

or I'd even suggest Nanci Pelosi would be a better canadidate than Hillary.

Aftar all, if anyone has experience in balancing both parties' squandering with each other, it's got to be Pelosi.

 

Surely there are more competent Congresswomen than Clinton for Barack to choose from, if he feels he needs a female running mate.

I noticed that McCain chose to appear with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on the night of BO's nomination triumph.

Latest buzz on the internet is that conservatives are consolidating around Jindal for VP.  Does this suggest that Jindal's stock is on the rise with McCain?

 

Personally, I think Jindal may have a big future with the party if he avoids making making blunders as Governor.  His conservative credentials are strong, and he is by most accounts personable and bright.  However, I think he may not be the right choice for McCain as VP.  Jindal's youth undercuts McCains best argument against BO: experience.  McCain has tons of experience, BO has none (at all).

...although I doubt very many Americans will choose to stay colorblind when we have both POTUS and VPOTUS being of African-American decent.

Definitely agree, Doggtag, that would surely cinch it for many black voters.

He should stay away from Hillary. She's too ambitious and I guarantee she feels she was "robbed". If she was VP , she would ensure she would become POTUS.

 

He should focus on Bill Richardson, John Edwards, or Gray Davis.

It pains me to say this, but if Obama picks Hillary as VP, I'll be voting for McCain

...Pssst!...  Xy, I've got three words for you.  Think them over.  The very thought makes me all tingly, and you'll even be making Anuts, Jeff_F_F, etc. happy, too:

 

Democrats for Barr

 

Give it time, mull it over, try it on for size--don't decide right away.  Let yourself grow into it.

 

Obama's only chance to win is if he takes HC as a running mate. Other then that I don't see how he can beat McCain. Sure he'll get the black vote but thats about it and they are after all, a minority of the population. I wouldn't make too much of the whole "youth" movement since we all know how reliable young people are. The Hispanic vote is up for grabs and i think strongly favors McCain. Older Women are pissed at Mr O and could flock to Johny boy out of spite. We know the average blue collar Joe is "bitter" with Barak and unable to relate to a Harvard Grad. The White Collar pro doesn't like it when Obama starts talking about tax hikes. Am i wrong or does it seam like BO has little chance on securing a white house bid.

Partially agree with you,
but again a lot of that is going to depend on who McCain picks as his running mate,

because it's already been suggested that McCain would be amongst the oldest elected POTUS if he wins.

 

...that "Bobby" Jindal (Louisiana governor) seems like an interesting character. He could be what McCain needs to swing more of the minority vote in his direction (read as: a non-white VP).

But then again, Pakistan and a handful of other Middle Eastern countries might not take kindly to having to work with a US VP who comes from Hindu heritage...

 

 

Hillary - naw too much bad blood.  Richardson I could see or maybe Edwards but GRAY DAVIS????

Davis was so disliked that he was kicked out of office in California - kicked out by the voters.  He has more links to nasty stuff than a strep infection.  I have so many documents that link Davis to Enron as to not even be funny.  Davis is certainly not a credible VP candidate by any reach - even yours. 

Has a nice ring to it. I encourage all Democrats to waste their vote in this manner.