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Jim Webb (D) from Virgina. Moderate to conservative Democrat, would help pick up more of the middle. Not to mention he strikes me as a pretty decent fella, well educated, Vietnam veteran and officer in the Marine Corps.
ABH. (Anyone but Hillary). I am in her demographic, 55-year-old working white woman, early-on feminist type. I have never voted for a Republican except for Romney as governor (mea culpa, my bad). At first, I figured either Obama or Clinton would be fine with me, as a serious Democrat. But her "performance" (and the echoes of the Big Dog, for whom I voted twice) have absolutely put me off.
Of course, it takes a certain amount of ego to say, "Vote for me to be in charge of America for 4-8 years." However, I have increasingly felt that "the Clintons" (notice how often she is referred to as a pair) want to win because THEY WANT TO WIN, not because they have anything in particular to accomplish in the nation, for the American people. I think Bill might have at one point, and he kicked it all away for idiotic ego horndogging. People worked around the clock for his campaign and his administration, and he let his ego kick it all away
And Hillary's "tearing up" in New Hampshire seemed specifically about her concerns for America- concerned what will happen to the nation if she isn't the president. Don't worry, dear, we'll muddle along.
I could never bring myself to vote for a Republican, especially one who has put out the clear positions as McCain. I used to think, how bad can he be, after all, half the Republican Party hates him. But even a maverick Repub is beholden to the national party, which is unacceptable to me.
Still, it would be with profound dislike that I would vote for nominee Clinton. And I'm sure a lot of people like me would stay home or vote for McCain in a fit of despair.
No, I'm not an Obama fanatic. But I think he's the best of the bunch, and will bring in bright people who want to work around the clock for his administration's policies. He's a very talented rookie (and Clinton has little more experience than he does. Both junior senators, him in state legislature, her First Ladying for many years. As Maureen Dowd said in the Times, "Being married to Bill Clinton must be quite an experience, but it doesn't count as "experience."
ABH. (Anyone but Hillary). I am in her demographic, 55-year-old working white woman, early-on feminist type. I have never voted for a Republican except for Romney as governor (mea culpa, my bad). At first, I figured either Obama or Clinton would be fine with me, as a serious Democrat. But her "performance" (and the echoes of the Big Dog, for whom I voted twice) have absolutely put me off.
Of course, it takes a certain amount of ego to say, "Vote for me to be in charge of America for 4-8 years." However, I have increasingly felt that "the Clintons" (notice how often she is referred to as a pair) want to win because THEY WANT TO WIN, not because they have anything in particular to accomplish in the nation, for the American people. I think Bill might have at one point, and he kicked it all away for idiotic ego horndogging. People worked around the clock for his campaign and his administration, and he let his ego kick it all away
And Hillary's "tearing up" in New Hampshire seemed specifically about her concerns for America- concerned what will happen to the nation if she isn't the president. Don't worry, dear, we'll muddle along.
I could never bring myself to vote for a Republican, especially one who has put out the clear positions as McCain. I used to think, how bad can he be, after all, half the Republican Party hates him. But even a maverick Repub is beholden to the national party, which is unacceptable to me.
Still, it would be with profound dislike that I would vote for nominee Clinton. And I'm sure a lot of people like me would stay home or vote for McCain in a fit of despair.
No, I'm not an Obama fanatic. But I think he's the best of the bunch, and will bring in bright people who want to work around the clock for his administration's policies. He's a very talented rookie (and Clinton has little more experience than he does. Both junior senators, him in state legislature, her First Ladying for many years. As Maureen Dowd said in the Times, "Being married to Bill Clinton must be quite an experience, but it doesn't count as "experience."
Agreed. However if Obama picked Hillbilly I would drop my support for him in an instant. I would never vote for McCain, but I also wouldn't stay home. I would vote 3rd party. IMO you should vote for someone.
I think Webb would make for the strongest ticket. As a McCain supporter, I hope Obama doesn't pick him. I am curious if Obama is willing to have a VP with such different views on key issues. Other than the war, I'm not sure that they see eye to eye on much. Hell, Obama is all for banning guns all together - Webb carries one on a regular basis.
Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, would be my third choice. He can help Obama with a group that has largely eluded him, Latinos.
Oh yeah, perfect. Both of them will work hard to turn this country into a Tower of Babel. They'll both open the border wide so that all the world's poor, the illiterate, the skill-less, the ignorant can come and help themselves to Joe Taxpayer-paid bennies, and contribute NOTHING in return.
I think Webb would make for the strongest ticket. As a McCain supporter, I hope Obama doesn't pick him. I am curious if Obama is willing to have a VP with such different views on key issues. Other than the war, I'm not sure that they see eye to eye on much. Hell, Obama is all for banning guns all together - Webb carries one on a regular basis.
Webb would bring balance of thought and I really think Obama wants that. Webb would also help pick up a lot of votes.
Well it looks like we may have to add John Edwards in the possibilities as VP. This would be a perect team as far as I am concerned. Edwards has a powerful following in the blue collar working class group and aslo women I ( Elizabeth w/him is a plus). I think people can relate to a guy w/a young family.
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