Please, Barack, text me your VP soonish (repost)

for v.p. (0.00 / 0)

Will the progressive netroots be upset with Biden or Bayh? I certainly hope not, even though Bayh was a prominent Iraq War supporter, and Bayh had a hand in that, too (as did Clinton). Sebelius is an attractive option, but she is mainly known for domestic policy, particularly reforming Kansas' taxation and public worker system. Kaine, who may be Obama's personal choice on some level, hasn't many great accomplishments as Va governor; but his "outside" status from Washington, as with Sebelius, and his swing state status make him attractive. A Republican governor gets to choose Bayh or Reed's replacement, should either be chosen, too. I'm rather pleased with any and all candidates on this list, though Clinton would be risky.

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by: Martin @ Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 20:23:57 PM UTC

My choice (0.00 / 0)

was always Brad Henry, Governor of Oklahoma, or Chet Edwards, George W. Bush's Congressional Representative.

I don't think either will make it.  Sebelius or Kaine, I think - and I'm leaning towards Kaine.

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by: Thurman Hart @ Wed Aug 20, 2008 at 22:28:49 PM UTC

Biden Will Fight Back (4.00 / 1)

I am sick and tired of having Democrats become punching bags every 4 years. I beleive Joe Biden will not take any shit from the Republican base.

Biden will be a good attack dog and that will be needed. Bush/Cheney/ Rove said and did anything and the wimpy Democrats sat back. I am confident Biden will not sit back.

We must win this year and Biden will be the best balance to Obama to get a victory.  

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by: firstamend07 @ Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 00:32:37 AM UTC

Brilliant idea (0.00 / 0)

by the Obama campaign. I signed up for a text - something I've never done before (and I can't be the only one doing this for the first time).

Great potential for gotv later.

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by: Jeff Gardner @ Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 03:38:48 AM UTC

What does it say that I'm hoping for Joe Biden? (3.00 / 1)

I mean, JOE FREAKIN' BIDEN???  Senator MBNA?  Senator "I like you...you're the real deal!" to Alberto Gonzales?  THAT Joe Biden?

Is this what it's come to?

Sadly, yes.

Obama has shown that he can't throw an effective punch.  He's hamstrung by his pledge/attempts to be "postpartisan" -- something that doesn't exist.  He needs an attack dog, and he needs one badly.  And he needs one with foreign policy cred.  Biden fits the bill perfectly.  And frankly, we owe him for singlehandledly destroying Rudy Giuliani's White House bid with the immortal phrase, "A noun, a verb, and 9/11."  Think of what he can do with Senator POW Means a Free Pass to the Presidency.  

It's almost too delicious to even contemplate.

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by: brilliantatbreakfast @ Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 17:04:39 PM UTC

Amen! (0.00 / 0)

Stop taking hits and start giving them.

Biden will not be nice and that is exactly what is needed.  

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by: firstamend07 @ Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 17:19:19 PM UTC

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why include Clark and snub Sebelius? (0.00 / 0)

Kathleen Sebelius is still being discussed as a prospective VP, albeit not nearly as much as Bayh, Biden, or Kaine, but still significantly more than Wes Clark who has become persona non grata at next week's convention.

Bill Richardson is probably a longshot, but he is still much more deserving of a spot than Clark.  I actually think that he would be the best VP choice, because he has the foreign policy credentials that Obama needs in a VP, but not to the same degree as Biden, whose dominance in this area could potentially make Obama appear small by comparison.

And as much as I dislike John Edwards and am glad that his political career has most likely come to an end, I would argue that he probably has more to offer to public life than Clark.

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by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 19:10:51 PM UTC

Sebelius (0.00 / 0)

Ah, because soapblox makes it hard to edit the poll once you've previewed it the first time. Sebelius is actually high on my personal list, and I was hoping someone would mention her in Comments. So thanks for doing just that.


It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.  

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by: Rosi Efthim @ Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 05:17:22 AM UTC

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Um (4.00 / 1)

"Sebelius or Kaine"?  What am I - chopped olive loaf?

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by: Thurman Hart @ Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 10:15:57 AM UTC

[ Parent ]

Chopped olive loaf (4.00 / 1)

Thurman for VP!

It's not a particularly snappy signature, but here's what I think we need in the next NJ Democratic State Chair.  

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by: Rosi Efthim @ Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 11:22:55 AM UTC

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You want to get me killed? (0.00 / 0)

VP?  With my mouth?  Oh Lordie!

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by: Thurman Hart @ Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 19:54:35 PM UTC

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why? (0.00 / 0)

Do you think that your mouth is much different than Biden's?  The two of you are cut from the same cloth.

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by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 01:38:00 AM UTC

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there's a live stream of Joe Biden's driveway (0.00 / 0)

This is ridiculous.  See cnn.com/live

Frank LoBiondo Record and Jon Runyan Watch

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by: Hopeful @ Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 20:03:39 PM UTC

Richardson flying to Denver, not the Midwest (0.00 / 0)

Richardson just sent his campaign mailing list e-mail that he is flying to Denver. This may be his way of saying he is not flying to the Midwest, where Obama is supposed to announce his running mate.  Richardson probably couldn't act as a subordinate to anyone anyway.   I wish Obama would nominate Rush Holt for VP, since he would get the votes of people who work in high tech industries.  Science, engineering and IT employees are a big voting bloc.  Sebelius was one of the governors to sign that letter asking Congress to increase the number of H1-B visas, beliving employer hogwash that these is a shortage of high tech workers.   She joined Schwarzenegger.  Corzine and Richardson didn't sign that dung heap.  

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by: proud2Bliberal @ Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 00:04:32 AM UTC

I predict it'll go out at 11 AM ET on 8/23. n/t (0.00 / 0)

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by: Creed Pogue @ Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 01:05:28 AM UTC

Whenever I remove myself (0.00 / 0)

from one political mailing list, I receive ten fewer spams per day.
So I'll get the VP news a few minutes later than you all do.  

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by: Wesleylake @ Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 01:28:10 AM UTC