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Title: Obama Unlikely to Pick Clinton as Running Mate, Kennedy Says
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Published: May 9, 2008
Author: Kristin Jensen
Post Date: 2008-05-09 16:26:40 by christine
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May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama isn't likely to pick rival Hillary Clinton as a running mate, according to one of his most prominent supporters. ADVERTISEMENT ``I don't think it's possible,'' Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy said in an interview on Bloomberg Television's ``Political Capital With Al Hunt,'' airing this weekend. Kennedy, 76, without naming names, said Obama should pick someone who ``is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people.'' ``If we had real leadership -- as we do with Barack Obama -- in the No. 2 spot as well, it'd be enormously helpful,'' Kennedy said. A vice presidential candidate with national security credentials would be ``useful'' though not necessary because Obama, an Illinois senator, has a good understanding of foreign policy, Kennedy said. ``I think he's been eloquent; I think he's been incisive; and I think he's been right,'' he said. Kennedy, chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health, education and labor, criticized presumptive Republican nominee John McCain's health-care plan. The proposal, which includes a tax credit and federal assistance to states, doesn't do enough to fix the U.S. system, he said. Health-Care Costs Kennedy said the McCain plan wouldn't do enough to reduce costs and expand coverage. He also said McCain failed to plan for the use of new technologies and preventive care. ``It's a marvelous plan for the insurance industry,'' Kennedy said. ``They just love it.'' Obama, 46, has built a virtually insurmountable lead over Clinton, 60, a New York senator. Earlier this week, Obama solidified his advantage by winning North Carolina's primary by 14 percentage points. He has 1,854 delegates to the August nominating convention and Clinton has 1,697, according to an unofficial Associated Press tally. He needs 2,025 to win. The prolonged battle between Obama and Clinton probably won't hurt the Democratic Party, Kennedy said. ``It's basically the divisions in terms of race and gender, and these involve people's emotions deeply,'' he said. ``Ultimately, the party is going to come together because they are so thirsty for victory.'' Traditional Democrats Clinton has argued that she is better at bringing out traditional Democrats such as non-college-educated white voters. Her appeal has much to do with the history that she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, have with voters, Kennedy said. ``Many of those groups have great confidence in the Clinton brand,'' he said. ``They're more familiar with her.'' Obama will win over voters as they become more familiar with his message, Kennedy said. Catholics, for instance, should see that Obama is talking about the ``social gospels'' on issues such as poverty, he said. ``He'll do very well,'' Kennedy said. On the economy, Kennedy said one of the most pressing issues for Americans right now is the need for a new economic stimulus package. The government should do more with food stamps, assistance to states for health care and community grants, he said. Supplemental Funding A vehicle for passing a second package might be the supplemental funding measure for Iraq, Kennedy said. ``This ought to be a part of that whole program,'' he said. House Democrats omitted economic stimulus from a proposed supplemental spending bill because President George W. Bush threatened to veto any measure that is too expensive. The Senate could add stimulus provisions when it debates the legislation later this month, though Republicans probably would oppose any extra spending linked to the war funds measure. ``The time is now'' for action on economic stimulus, Kennedy said. ``The need is great now.'' Clinton and Obama have both made the faltering economy a central theme in their race. Kennedy's January endorsement of Obama was a blow to Clinton and her husband. Asked if he had spoken with Bill Clinton since that endorsement, Kennedy said he had talked with Hillary Clinton ``on a number of occasions.'' As for the former president: ``I haven't had that opportunity.''
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#1. To: christine (#0)
Obama/Clinton vs. McCain/Condi should be the media and the TV heads' 'dream race'. Wow... Young blackman/White Bitchy Woman vs. White Oldzeimer/Black Bitchy Woman... there's such symetry and beauty in it. It's almost like a Greek soap operetta.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Don't forget the women are both rumored to be lesbians. Only I guess the media aren't going to tell us about that part.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
LOLOL !!! Ted The Swimmer Communist Kennedy The North American Unioner...LOLOL !
Obama could team up with Al Gore and easily get the Presidency. IMHO I refuse to vote for McSame!
Our citizens do not deserve a President as good as Dr. Ron Paul. What we deserve is higher taxes, more government inefficiency, war, regulations and devalued currency.(me) "I am further of opinion that it would be better for us to have [no laws] at all than to have them in so prodigious numbers as we have." "I'm pro-choice.........on light bulbs!"
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Ah yes, another NeoCon dream ticket... Also, because Jim Webb is at least as much of an economic populist as Obama is, the plutocrats would have little reason to have Obama assassinated.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
Assuming Hitlery's resurrection is terminated, do you really believe that algore's ego could handle another trip through the Veep slot...?
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
If the Internet had been around in Oswald's day, the feds could have manufactured a lot more evidence to prove his guilt.
To reason, indeed, he was not in the habit of attending. His mode of arguing, if it is to be so called, was one not uncommon among dull and stubborn persons, who are accustomed to be surrounded by their inferiors. He asserted a proposition; and, as often as wiser people ventured respectfully to show that it was erroneous, he asserted it again, in exactly the same words, and conceived that, by doing so, he at once disposed of all objections. - Macaulay, "History of England," Vol. 1, Chapter 6, on James II.
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
A dream ticket. Barack stays above the fray while Jim slices 'em to pieces! Putting Hitlery on the ticket would devastate me ... Gore would would have a similar effect.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
Jim Webb will make damned fine President in the future under any circumstances.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
It seems that for Obama to win the Presidency, it will require pulling as much of the heartland vote as possible. McSame can be beat, but it will take a powerful ticket.
Our citizens do not deserve a President as good as Dr. Ron Paul. What we deserve is higher taxes, more government inefficiency, war, regulations and devalued currency.(me) "I am further of opinion that it would be better for us to have [no laws] at all than to have them in so prodigious numbers as we have." "I'm pro-choice.........on light bulbs!"
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
"It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brush fires of freedom in the minds of men." -- Samuel Adams (1722-1803)‡
Obama-Webb. That'll be the worst mismatch of personalities and ideologies since Reagan-Bush, but it would definitely be a winning ticket. I doubt that either Obama or Webb would go for it though - can't see Webb endorsing a global tax plan or a gun-grab any time soon.
If Webb had at least one Senate term under his belt, he could have been the right Democratic nominee to neutralize McCain's "tough on defense" image while working to bring the troops home from Iraq at the same time. I don't think he has a snowball's chance in Hell of being Obama's VP nominee, but I hope he starts thinking about a 2012 run soon.
Agreed, but I believe Obama would be better served with a brawler like Webb to balance him. Webb's deep seated hatred for the neocons is unmatched.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
Exactly why Obama won't pick Webb. There are a lot of Democrats (Clinton voters) who agree with the neocons on foreign policy. Especially Jewish Democrats with money and clout. If Obama picks Webb, then Spielberg, Geffen, and Eisner will be voting Republican and sending money to the GOP for the first time in their lives.
I disagree, and would be saddened to the ultimate if Americans chose four more years of the same under any circumstance.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
Obama is plenty tough on defense .... to point where 'phobes accuse him of being "more of the same". What's a sane man to do?
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
I'm talking more about Webb's image as a former Marine and member of the Defense Dept.
70% of Americans regard the the Iraq adventure as a debacle. Are you suggesting the 30% residue are the Democrat base instead of the hardcore Bushbots? Nonsense, Rupert.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
If Obama picks Webb, then Spielberg, Geffen, and Eisner will be voting Republican and sending money to the GOP for the first time in their lives. Obama is despised by Zionists, no sign of big Jewish money to this point (Hillary's scrimping along and begging). All Jews are not Zionists, all Zionists are not Jews.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
You surely can't believe that that would diminish Obama's chances more than the contrary.
Success is relative. It is what we can make of the mess we have made of things. T. S. Eliot
With the Trilaterals having their claws into him, all bets are off.
Mark If America is destroyed, it may be by Americans who salute the flag, sing the national anthem, march in patriotic parades, cheer Fourth of July speakers - normally good Americans who fail to comprehend what is required to keep our country strong and free - Americans who have been lulled into a false security (April 1968).---Ezra Taft Benson, US Secretary of Agriculture 1953-1961 under Eisenhower
The first rule of Veeps is that he or she cannnot make the Presidential candidate look worse by bringing out all his faults. Webb is a real man and not marketing hype. He is also not a socialist which is why he never could win the nomination. I would vote for Webb. The Veep will probably be someone from Ohio or Michigan who has lots of local popularity and has the promise of carrying their home state. If you look at an electoral map, Obama will need Ohio and Michigan. He can write off Pennsylvania and Florida. I refuse to vote for either McCain or Obama. They both want to cut our wages and social security pensions 50% by passing Amnesty for Illegal Aliens. Gas used to be 37 cwnts a gallon before we added 125,000,000 legal and illegal aliens plus their children. Back then oil was less than $3 a barrel. Now we consume 20,000,000 barrels a day and import 12,000,000 barrels a day. If we add 50,000,000 people, will try to buy 3,000,000 more barrels a day by bidding it away from foreigners. This is whar Limbaugh could not understand in that article posted at 4um earlier today. The dollar will collapse in value as we attempt to buy oil for all those immigrants. There is only so much oil available. People buying oil with euros, yen and yuan will bid it away from us until we cut our oil consumption in half. I do agree with Limbaugh about the oil and natural gas available in Alaska. If Obama and McCain both support Amnesty for Illegal Aliens and they both refuse to drill the hell out of Alaska for oil and natural gas, then they both have decided to destroy America. I refuse to vote for anyone who tells me he will destroy America. I studied 4 foreign languages in school. But most of my relatives could only speak Canadian if they weren't in Quebec so where will they go after America dies?
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
Joe Lieberman managed to get re-elected when running against an anti-war opponent, and that was in a "liberal" state. What that says is that there are a lot of Democrats for whom the occupation in Iraq isn't that big of an issue, or who support it outright. The same goes for many so-called antiwar people who still voted for Hillary.
#2. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#1)
#3. To: christine (#0)
#4. To: christine, all (#0)
(snip)Obama should pick someone who ``is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people.'' (snip)
Michel Eyquem, seigneur de Montaigne (1533–1592)
Joseph Farah (2008)
#5. To: christine (#0)
#6. To: aristeides (#2)
#7. To: catcher (#4)
#8. To: catcher (#4)
Obama could team up with Al Gore and easily get the Presidency.
#9. To: ghostdogtxn (#5)
#10. To: ghostdogtxn (#7)
yeah, but which one would be the president? I don't think Obama can pick a star that shines brighter than he does, and that almost rules out Billary; I think it definitely rules out Gore.
#11. To: aristeides (#9)
#12. To: ghostdogtxn (#11)
#13. To: aristeides (#12)
#14. To: ghostdogtxn (#5)
If he's smart, he picks Jim Webb, IMO.
#15. To: aristeides (#9)
Also, because Jim Webb is at least as much of an economic populist as Obama is, the plutocrats would have little reason to have Obama assassinated.
#16. To: ghostdogtxn (#7)
yeah, but which one would be the president? I don't think Obama can pick a star that shines brighter than he does, and that almost rules out Billary; I think it definitely rules out Gore.
Michel Eyquem, seigneur de Montaigne (1533–1592)
Joseph Farah (2008)
#17. To: iconoclast (#14)
#18. To: catcher (#16)
#19. To: aristeides (#9)
#20. To: ghostdogtxn (#18)
That's why I like Jim Webb. He IS the heartland.
#21. To: ghostdogtxn (#17)
IMO, yes. Bill Richardson might be a good choice too...
#22. To: iconoclast (#21)
(Edited)
Webb's deep seated hatred for the neocons is unmatched.
#23. To: catcher (#16)
McSame can be beat, but it will take a powerful ticket.
#24. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#20)
If Webb had at least one Senate term under his belt, he could have been the right Democratic nominee to neutralize McCain's "tough on defense" imagine
#25. To: iconoclast (#24)
#26. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#22)
Exactly why Obama won't pick Webb. There are a lot of Democrats (Clinton voters) who agree with the neocons on foreign policy.
#27. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#22)
There are a lot of Democrats (Clinton voters) who agree with the neocons on foreign policy. Especially Jewish Democrats with money and clout.
#28. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#25)
I'm talking more about Webb's image as a former Marine and member of the Defense Dept.
#29. To: christine (#0)
#30. To: ghostdogtxn, christine (#5)
If he's smart, he picks Jim Webb
#31. To: iconoclast (#26)
70% of Americans regard the the Iraq adventure as a debacle. Are you suggesting the 30% residue are the Democrat base instead of the hardcore Bushbots?
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