Vying for VP
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During the Democratic YouTube debate, the presidential candidates were asked what they thought of the candidate to their left. Gov. Bill Richardson replied, "I love all of the candidates here. In fact, I think they would all do great in the White House as my vice president."
It was one of the few punchlines delivered that evening, but when Sen. Hillary Clinton suggested recently that Vice President Obama had a nice ring to it -- it was no laughing matter.
If a candidate suggested they would be open to the idea, then he/she would essentially be conceding the presidential nomination. If that's not the case, then why hasn't Clinton offered to be Obama's vice president?
Making the offer to an opponent when the front-runner is unclear is an insult. Of course Obama's going to reject the notion. They're both in it to win, which leaves those who aren't in it anymore.
By backing out of the race, former Sen. John Edwards has set himself up nicely as a possible choice for vice president. If designated to the position, he will also be in a prime position for a future presidential nomination. Being second in command is not a bad plan if you're coming in third.
Is this even the time to start filling the seat? Candidates have launched their campaigns earlier than ever in the hopes raising as much money as possible, so why not name a running mate earlier in hopes of keeping speculation as low as possible?
Would a running mate this early on benefit a campaign by serving as promotional arm candy, or would it keep candidates from eating up the spotlight for themselves?
-- Char Cook, Online desk
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charlierambler wrote on Mar 15, 2008 9:37 AM:Obama's position on the national ticket may have to be shelved.His two key slogans,i.e. Judgement(Iraq) and being a Uniter have been rendered impotent in light of his close,20 year friendship with his America-hating,race-bating pastor,J.Wright.
Mary wrote on Apr 17, 2008 9:54 PM:Now Richardson may be lobbying for the job of second in command. As we see more of Obama, the more he frightens me. His story changes more often than the Clintons.
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