The Obama Veepwatch, Vol. 10: The Dark Horses

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LondonInNY — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:48:17 GMT

awesome. Edwards could tear the rawhide and the gunk of bs that coats John McCain

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not.Brit — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:10:11 GMT

No need to half-kid, "Obama-Edwards" signs would be poison.

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ltk0001 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:18:39 GMT

The "Tax & Spend Demos" would do better looking for a new Pres. Candidate... for most all thinking voters see Barrack Hussein Obama, aka, BO, as the most unqualified Presidential Candidate every nominated by a major political party throughout USA's modern political history...beside the many unanswered about BO, then there are most of us that don't want a product, i.e., BO, of Chicago's ages old, political machine as our President...have a nice day.

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not.Brit — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:55:14 GMT

@ ltk0001

Actually, the "most unqualified Presidential Candidate every nominated by a major political party throughout USA's modern political history" was a Republican. Before he even became a Republican, he served a single 2-year term in the House of Representatives. He was gaffe prone and was such a political failure that he didn't even run for reelection. After that, he worked as a lawyer for a decade and made a few speeches, but generally stayed away from politics entirely. After he became a Republican, he lost a bid for the Senate to an ex-Democrat. After only two years experience and 11 years removed from any elected office, he decided to run for president. He was by far the underdog, but the Democratic party at the time was so completely fractured. He won, but generated less than 40% of the popular vote.

His name was Abraham Lincoln.

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Tommypie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:11:52 GMT

Chet Edwards may be a god pick for Obama, since Obama is lacking in so many areas. But, we are really choosing a president, not a Vice President. Obama has a lot of ground to make up and I doubt he will be able to do it. Also, if Obama chooses Chet Edwards for his running mate, that fact alone will not win him Texas. Texas is McCain country.

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abe4600 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:29:50 GMT

I was undecided until now, but I definetly can say I'll not be voting for McCain. I just do not think think someone who doesn't even know how many houses he own can relate to an average guy like myself struggling to make a mortgage payement.

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kellyfish — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:40:16 GMT

Can we choose one of these as the presidential candidate? Let's throw our hand back and be dealt another....

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Van1929 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:42:06 GMT

No drama? He is a master. Back in Feb, with his lying, flip-flopping, and don't question me on anything, and the media hype, he lost my vote. He is arrogant, and will not serve me as a candidate.

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bt4u — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:43:29 GMT

While it sounds like at least Edwards has been aroud for a while. it still seems like he's Obama's version of Dan Quayle [w/a brain]. Not gonna fly. That's the problem when the candidate himself has no stature. Bush Sr. could pull it off because he had stature to spare

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benvictor — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:50:51 GMT

Everybody is running from BO in order to save their careers. BO's wife will be his running mate since it makes difference to the ticket anyway. Neither has experience, record of accomplishment, nor trust of mainstream America. I am a Hillary Democrat, and I say the party has blown a great opportunity. However, John McCain will do us proud, as he has done in war and in peace for this Nation.

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JWilly48519 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:58:20 GMT

Re the general campaign:

In hindsight, what were the elements of George W. Bush's resume that should have warned the electorate that they might not like the outcome if he won?

His relative youth.

His relative inexperience, especially in the areas of foreign policy, national defense and the broad economy.

His relative lack of personal involvement...as opposed to speeches...in getting the work done to solve important national and international problems.

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kamakiriad — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:12:32 GMT

Obama & Anyone is going to be better than Bush / McCain...which is in essence what the GOP is offering. Bush and McCain were both rich spoiled children. Had Bush not been a Bush, he wouldn't have got an easy National guard post during the war. If McCain hadn't been a military son of priveledge, he wouldn't have even made it into the Navy. His grades were so low he had to get an exception to graduate. McCain had money and married into money. Obama earned his money working from the bottom up. His mom raised him by herself. He got student loans like most kids and paid them off like most kids. Obama may have money now, but he earned every penny. He didn't inherit it or marry it.

Middle-class Republicans voting for rich candidates are voting against their own interests. I may not agree with everything Obama believes in, but I do know he knows where I am coming from. Not sure McCain has a clue. I would NEVER lose track of how many houses I own. How do you do that?!?

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westiedad — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:16:24 GMT

You're kidding right? Obama has way more smarts than the current occupant of the white house. Not all experience for President needs to be in political office. Obama is a leader, plain and simple. When did it become a liability for the President of the United States to be smart, well educated and charismatic. Only in the last eight years is when!!!!!! For your information "most thinking Americans" do not agree with this assertion. None of my friends, all well educated, successful, affluent individuals would even think of voting for McCain. Just more of the Republican same old same old. Oh yeah.....didn't he leave his wife for Cindy McCain....so much for the family values folks. I guess it only counts if money is not involved. Obama would do well to pick a running mate based on integrity, smarts, and overall experience. I wish Jim Webb was still interested.

"for most all thinking voters see Barrack Hussein Obama, aka, BO, as the most unqualified Presidential Candidate every nominated by a major political party throughout USA's modern political history"

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not.Brit — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:33:30 GMT

I'm convinced that the term "Hillary Democrat" is actually code for "I dislike Barack Obama." I'm also convinced that McCain supporters who claim to be "Hillary Democrats" actually identify more closely with Republicans.

I'm wondering, which of Hillary Clinton's policies are best served by having John McCain in the White House?

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Kysdaddy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:37:39 GMT

Who really cares who Obama chooses to lose with him? Should have gone Hillary-idiots.

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Van Man — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:42:26 GMT

Uhh, what about Richardson? He came in fourth, with Hillary likely being a distraction, and with Edwards stepping on his you know what. He's excellent in foreign policy (He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for God's sake!); he's Hipsanic, a community that Obama NEEDS to carry, and he's pro-gun, which will toughen up Obama's perceived elitism.

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FrogHammer — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:44:32 GMT

The obvious problem with "Obama/Edwards" signs was the first thing that occurred to me when I heard Rep Chet Edwards' name. If a segment of the population still thinks Obama is a secret Muslim, how much time, money and energy is it going to take to get the "No, not THAT Edwards" message across?

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midgela — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:25 GMT

Totally agree with westiedad - when did it become a negative to be smart and well-educated? and that doesn't include being a legacy anywhere. Speaking personally, and I am a Democrat, I used to like McCain because he appeared to be a "maverick" Republican; however, now that he has caved to the Carl Rove and his Minions' Campaigning Tactics, I wouldn't vote for him if he gave me one of those houses he doesn't know he has.

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bren — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:17:08 GMT

he looks forgettable, bland and someone who will blend into the background and someone whose smile will stay exactly the same for the next four years. I bet michelle approved. I like mccain and and say mccain 08.