[Home] [Headlines] [Latest Articles] [Latest Comments] [Post] [Sign-in] [Mail] [Setup] [Help]
Status: Not Logged In; Sign In
|
(s)Elections See other (s)Elections Articles Title: FACTBOX: Possible Democratic vice presidential candidates (Reuters) - Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, who has secured the Democratic presidential nomination, has taken the first small step toward choosing a running mate. Obama has asked a three-member team to head a search for his No. 2 and vet prospective candidates. The team members are: Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late President John Kennedy; former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, and Jim Johnson, former chief executive of the mortgage lender Fannie Mae. Johnson performed the same task for Democrats John Kerry in 2004 and Walter Mondale in 1984. Here is a list of some possible Democratic vice presidential candidates, in alphabetical order: * Joseph Biden, 65 - The senator from Delaware, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is a respected foreign policy expert who would give Obama authority on the issue. But Obama might not want to add a second senator to the ticket, and could be looking for a fresher face to reinforce his message that this election is about change and the future. * Wesley Clark, 63 - A retired Army general and former NATO commander who ran unsuccessfully for the presidential nomination in 2004. Clark is a supporter of Hillary Clinton who could help rally the party and provide a boost on national security issues. But he did not run a strong campaign in 2004 and would be unlikely to generate much enthusiasm among party activists. * Hillary Clinton, 60 - Polls have shown strong Democratic support for a "dream team" ticket of Obama and Clinton, his top rival for the nomination. Obama has not ruled out the option, which would help unify the party after a long nominating battle. But the New York senator and former first lady also would bring complications, including the return of former President Bill Clinton to the White House. A joint ticket could help attract some of Clinton's supporters -- including women and white working-class Democrats -- who have been reluctant to support Obama. * Chris Dodd, 64 - The Connecticut senator, a fluent Spanish speaker and expert in Latin American issues, is the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and a former foe for the presidential nomination who quickly endorsed Obama after dropping out. He would help bolster Obama's foreign policy and economic credentials, but presents many of the same drawbacks as Biden. * Chuck Hagel, 61 - The Republican senator from Nebraska, a conservative Vietnam veteran but outspoken critic of the Iraq war, would help Obama reach out to independents and Republicans and reinforce his promise to bridge partisan divides. * Tim Kaine, 50 - The Virginia governor was one of Obama's earliest and strongest supporters and could help him in a state that traditionally has been Republican in presidential elections but has been turning Democratic in recent years. * Sam Nunn, 69 - The former Senate Armed Services Committee chairman from Georgia is a respected foreign and military policy voice, but his age and conservative views on some social issues might make him an awkward fit with Obama. * Ed Rendell, 64 - The Pennsylvania governor has been one of Clinton's strongest campaigners and could help woo her supporters and help deliver a key state. A former district attorney and mayor of Philadelphia, Rendell has executive experience that could help Obama. * Bill Richardson, 60 - The New Mexico governor, a Hispanic, could help with the Latino vote -- the fastest-growing segment of the electorate and a potentially vital voting bloc. A seasoned negotiator, the former energy secretary, congressman and U.N. ambassador would also bring foreign policy experience to the ticket as well as inside knowledge of how Washington works. * Kathleen Sebelius, 60 - The two-term governor of Kansas could bring some vital elements to the ticket: she's a woman and as the leader of a mostly Republican state has shown she can work across party lines. But she is largely untested on the national stage. * Ted Strickland, 66 - The governor of Ohio is another strong Clinton supporter who comes from a battleground state. A former U.S. congressman, the first-term governor is not well-known nationally. * Jim Webb, 62 - The first-term Virginia senator, Vietnam veteran and former secretary of the Navy has written seven novels, including "Fields of Fire," considered one of the best novels about the Vietnam War. Webb could help Obama in a state that has turned more Democratic in recent years. (Reporting by Deborah Charles and John Whitesides, editing by David Wiessler)
Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
#1. To: All (#0)
My prediction is that one of the three I colored blue is going to be O's choice.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Sebelius is a former chair of the Democratic Governors Association, a popular launchpad for those with national political ambitions.[32] In 2007, she traveled to Istanbul to attend the annual Bilderberg Group meeting.[33] Gov. Richardson is also a Bilderberger. Since the head of the VP selection committee is a Bilderberger this would give them the inside track.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
|
||
|
[Home]
[Headlines]
[Latest Articles]
[Latest Comments]
[Post]
[Sign-in]
[Mail]
[Setup]
[Help]
|
||