Obama would be wise to pick Strickland, Strickland brings Ohio to the table, he is a Governor, a moderate which would balance out the ticket with the most liberal member of the Senate and he doesn't bring baggage to the table. The only question is how will Ohio react to Strickland running with Obama after he was just elected Governor. Then when Obama/Strickland lose to McCain, how will Ohio voter's judge Strickland in 2010?
Obama would be wise to pick Strickland, Strickland brings Ohio to the table, he is a Governor, a moderate which would balance out the ticket with the most liberal member of the Senate and he doesn't bring baggage to the table. The only question is how will Ohio react to Strickland running with Obama after he was just elected Governor. Then when Obama/Strickland lose to McCain, how will Ohio voter's judge Strickland in 2010?
"the most liberal member of the Senate"
I thought John Kerry was the most liberal member of the Senate.
What is it with you guys and just automatically labeling every Senator the Democrats nominate for President as "the most liberal man in the Senate" (possibly followed by a few well-placed "booga-boogas")?
Have you even glanced at Russ Feingold's voting record? When does he start getting a little respect, huh?
"the most liberal member of the Senate"
I thought John Kerry was the most liberal member of the Senate.
What is it with you guys and just automatically labeling every Senator the Democrats nominate for President as "the most liberal man in the Senate" (possibly followed by a few well-placed "booga-boogas")?
Have you even glanced at Russ Feingold's voting record? When does he start getting a little respect, huh?
Strickland is also 65 and without anything too notable from Congress. Plus, hasn't he pissed off quite a few Ohioans anyways?
Amongst elected officials in Ohio, Sherrod Brown would be a better pick.
Evan Bayh is a good pick if it's possible to hang out with Obama so much that you become charismatic.
Feingold doesn't get to be villified since he's not much of a millionaire (if any at all) and therefore not likely to be painted as out of touch. Plus, he comes off well on TV.
Strickland is also 65 and without anything too notable from Congress. Plus, hasn't he pissed off quite a few Ohioans anyways?
Amongst elected officials in Ohio, Sherrod Brown would be a better pick.
Evan Bayh is a good pick if it's possible to hang out with Obama so much that you become charismatic.
Feingold doesn't get to be villified since he's not much of a millionaire (if any at all) and therefore not likely to be painted as out of touch. Plus, he comes off well on TV.
I would have been warm to Feingold, but I think there are certain things about him that make a bid from him less realistic.
Aside, he's doing his job just fine right now.
How his ads haven't been emulated more is beyond me. It seems like they've always been very effective.
i'll pin my future hopes on Jon Tester. I know he's not a realistic running mate now. But one day, America will be ruled by a man with a flat-top and 5 fingers.
I would have been warm to Feingold, but I think there are certain things about him that make a bid from him less realistic.
Aside, he's doing his job just fine right now.
How his ads haven't been emulated more is beyond me. It seems like they've always been very effective.
i'll pin my future hopes on Jon Tester. I know he's not a realistic running mate now. But one day, America will be ruled by a man with a flat-top and 5 fingers.
I was watching WGN News from out of Chicago this morning, and they were interviewing Jimmy Carter. They asked about the "dream ticket," and he replied that it would surprise him mightily if that happened. He then went on to say that the winner of the presidential nomination should pick Sam Nunn for VP, because he was so well-respected on foreign policy issues.
I was watching WGN News from out of Chicago this morning, and they were interviewing Jimmy Carter. They asked about the "dream ticket," and he replied that it would surprise him mightily if that happened. He then went on to say that the winner of the presidential nomination should pick Sam Nunn for VP, because he was so well-respected on foreign policy issues.
I really think should Obama get the nod we should delete Bayh off this list given his warnings of Obama getting "Swift boated" by Wright and the like.
Honestly, given Obama's difficulties with white ethnic voters, I think maybe getting Rendell on the ticket would be a fabulous choice. Rendell has been basically the only candidate who hasn't went after Obama saying he's an empty suit and the like (the race comments were misconstrued at best).
By taking Rendell and winning PA. We can concentrate on Ohio.
I really think should Obama get the nod we should delete Bayh off this list given his warnings of Obama getting "Swift boated" by Wright and the like.
Honestly, given Obama's difficulties with white ethnic voters, I think maybe getting Rendell on the ticket would be a fabulous choice. Rendell has been basically the only candidate who hasn't went after Obama saying he's an empty suit and the like (the race comments were misconstrued at best).
By taking Rendell and winning PA. We can concentrate on Ohio.
Because he's been in his position for two seconds. Though maybe that's what Obama will decide to go for, "my VP has even less Senate experience than I have!"
Because he's been in his position for two seconds. Though maybe that's what Obama will decide to go for, "my VP has even less Senate experience than I have!"
He's also been in Congress since '92, and was a statewide official for a decade before that. He has more electoral experience than Obama, Clinton, and Edwards put together.
He's also been in Congress since '92, and was a statewide official for a decade before that. He has more electoral experience than Obama, Clinton, and Edwards put together.
Actually, I think that if Brown weren't so liberal, he would be a really good option. Senator from Ohio, a state the Dems really would like to win (although he's not overwhelmingly popular). Plenty of experience (IMHO) and he has the protectionist populist thing that seems to be working for the Dems right now. But he has a reputation as a huge liberal (which actually didn't seem to hurt him much in 2006, but the OH GOP had big problems of its own) and he has other issues as well.
Actually, I think that if Brown weren't so liberal, he would be a really good option. Senator from Ohio, a state the Dems really would like to win (although he's not overwhelmingly popular). Plenty of experience (IMHO) and he has the protectionist populist thing that seems to be working for the Dems right now. But he has a reputation as a huge liberal (which actually didn't seem to hurt him much in 2006, but the OH GOP had big problems of its own) and he has other issues as well.
Democrats aren't exactly fielding a deep bench when it comes to federal experience or foreign policy issues.
Not to mention that guys like Brad Henry would have some interest group constituency problems.
Problems with statewide races in a lot of Southern red states makes this pretty hard too.
Blanche Lincoln has her pluses, but I don't think she brings enough, plus I can understand why she wouldn't want to be Vice President with two kids who aren't even in high school yet.
Democrats aren't exactly fielding a deep bench when it comes to federal experience or foreign policy issues.
Not to mention that guys like Brad Henry would have some interest group constituency problems.
Problems with statewide races in a lot of Southern red states makes this pretty hard too.
Blanche Lincoln has her pluses, but I don't think she brings enough, plus I can understand why she wouldn't want to be Vice President with two kids who aren't even in high school yet.
Close-in supporters of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign are convinced he never will offer the vice presidential nomination to Sen. Hillary Clinton for one overriding reason: Michelle Obama.
The Democratic front-runner's wife did not comment on other rival candidates for the party's nomination, but she has been sniping at Clinton since last summer. According to Obama sources, those public utterances do not reveal the extent of her hostility.
A footnote: Support is growing in Democratic ranks for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland as vice president. He would bring to the ticket maturity (66 years old), experience (six terms in Congress) and moderation (rated "A" by the National Rifle Association). He is very popular in Ohio, a state Republicans must carry to elect a president.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/05/michelle_vetoes_hillary.html
Close-in supporters of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign are convinced he never will offer the vice presidential nomination to Sen. Hillary Clinton for one overriding reason: Michelle Obama.
The Democratic front-runner's wife did not comment on other rival candidates for the party's nomination, but she has been sniping at Clinton since last summer. According to Obama sources, those public utterances do not reveal the extent of her hostility.
A footnote: Support is growing in Democratic ranks for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland as vice president. He would bring to the ticket maturity (66 years old), experience (six terms in Congress) and moderation (rated "A" by the National Rifle Association). He is very popular in Ohio, a state Republicans must carry to elect a president.
I wish Richardson had not been such an awful campaigner. Though, that didn't keep Bush/Quayle from winning. I think he would be the perfect runningmate. A strong Latino voice, executive experience, foreign policy experience, and a former Clinton loyalist who went to Obama early. Though would an all minority ticket make cause other problems?
I wish Richardson had not been such an awful campaigner. Though, that didn't keep Bush/Quayle from winning. I think he would be the perfect runningmate. A strong Latino voice, executive experience, foreign policy experience, and a former Clinton loyalist who went to Obama early. Though would an all minority ticket make cause other problems?
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