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Title: Webb says he won't be vice president
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The Hill
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Published: Jul 7, 2008
Author: Klaus Marre
Post Date: 2008-07-07 16:18:57 by christine
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Comments: 15
Sen. Jim Webb (Va.), considered one of the favorites to be picked as Sen. Barack Obama’s (Ill.) running mate on the Democratic ticket, announced Monday that he would not be a candidate for the job. “Last week I communicated to Sen. Obama and his presidential campaign my firm intention to remain in the United States Senate, where I believe I am best equipped to serve the people of Virginia and this country,” Webb said. “Under no circumstances will I be a candidate for vice president.” The former Navy secretary said he “entered elective politics because of my commitment to strengthen America's national security posture, to promote economic fairness, and to increase government accountability.” Webb added that he has “worked hard to deliver upon that commitment, and I am convinced that my efforts and talents toward those ends are best served in the Senate.” The senator said the recent passage of his GI Bill has given him “renewed confidence that the Congress can indeed work effectively across party lines and address the concerns of our citizens.”
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#1. To: christine (#0)
Why join a sinking ship?
you don't think Obama is the selection?
What do I know? I thought Hillary! was and lost money betting on her. No, I do not think he's been anointed. He's only tied in national polls when he should be way ahead; a tanking economy, high gas prices, couple of overseas wars should make any Dem a shoo in.
The decision was made that Webb isn't ready to step in as president if Mr. Obama trips down a flight of stairs.
Translation... Obummer told me to take a hike.
If Obummer wins, Jesse Jackson will be in charge of the Treasury Dept. and Al Sharpton will be in charge of receivables at IRS.
The Rev. Wright will be the religiosity point man, David Dinkins will be in charge of Competence and Maya Angelou will be the new Secretary of Dramatics.
The members of the Department of Entertainment and Merriment.
Standing in the shadow of love, I'm getting ready for the heartache to come.
I'd run but there's no where to go
I see a white door and I want it painted black.
Brian Jones on sitar.
Is this your informed opinion, your uninformed opinion or some side effect of maybe indigestion or intoxication? If it's your informed opinion, do hint at some sources.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
#2. To: swarthyguy (#1)
#3. To: christine (#2)
#4. To: christine, all (#0)
#5. To: christine (#0)
announced Monday that he would not be a candidate for the job.
#6. To: Jethro Tull (#4)
#7. To: Cynicom (#6)
#8. To: Jethro Tull, cynicom (#7)
The Rev. Wright will be the religiosity point man, David Dinkins will be in charge of Competence and Maya Angelou will be the new Secretary of Dramatics.
#9. To: TwentyTwelve (#8)
#10. To: Jethro Tull (#9)
I've already said too much.
#11. To: Jethro Tull (#9)
#12. To: MUDDOG (#10)
#13. To: TwentyTwelve (#11)
#14. To: Jethro Tull (#13)
I've already said too much.
#15. To: Cynicom (#6)
If Obummer wins, Jesse Jackson will be in charge of the Treasury Dept. and Al Sharpton will be in charge of receivables at IRS.
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