OK, so not everyone will agree with me, but i definitely see a combo ticket of Obama-Clinton as EZ-mode for Democrats this fall. With a combo ticket like that they would appease 90% of the Democratic party, and would still pull in moderates and new voters left and right. McCain and his flaccid running mate (whichever old white man it is... Lieberman anyone?) would be dominated in a most embarrassing fashion.
And to me, it seemed that the only real roadblock to this (aside from the die hard Clinton/Obama haters) was Clinton's own pride. Would she accept second fiddle? Or would she balk at the idea and go back to her career in the Senate? Well, apparently today Clinton said she'd be open to the idea of a combo ticket under Obama. And she seems to be interested in it for the noblest of reasons: "We have to win this fall."
So basically: YAY. I really really really hope this happens. That would give us 16 yrs of Democrats in power, I do believe, which should be plenty of time to nationalize our healthcare, build an energy infrastructure of 100% renewables, re-establish ourselves as a force of order and peace in the world, etc etc etc. So get out there and buy your Obama-Clinton t-shirts, and start getting your friends and neighbors on board with this idea. =)
And to me, it seemed that the only real roadblock to this (aside from the die hard Clinton/Obama haters) was Clinton's own pride. Would she accept second fiddle? Or would she balk at the idea and go back to her career in the Senate? Well, apparently today Clinton said she'd be open to the idea of a combo ticket under Obama. And she seems to be interested in it for the noblest of reasons: "We have to win this fall."
So basically: YAY. I really really really hope this happens. That would give us 16 yrs of Democrats in power, I do believe, which should be plenty of time to nationalize our healthcare, build an energy infrastructure of 100% renewables, re-establish ourselves as a force of order and peace in the world, etc etc etc. So get out there and buy your Obama-Clinton t-shirts, and start getting your friends and neighbors on board with this idea. =)
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If there was an Obama/Clinton ticket, I think Hillary would put a hit out on Obama so that if he won the presidency, she would end up president.
Despite my R. tendencies, I am open to voting for Obama in the fall. Not saying I will or I won't - just that I'm open to it. I'm impressed by him, and I'll leave it at that.
I fear that I will not be able to adhere to my aforementioned openness if Hillary is selected to join the ticket.
Sidebar: Terry McAuliffe is the douchiest of all sleazy smarmy douchebags. For those who weren't already aware.
I think logistically, Obama and Clinton in the White House would be quite the pickle.
I think Hillary on her own would be a powerful, but valuable Vice President. I worry more about Bill being in the White House with them. Lately, Bill has seemed more belligerent and vociferous in his defense of his wife. Will he make himself a major in the pain in the ass worrying more about protecting his wife's interests and making sure she gets her "due" than worrying about making the Obama presidency succeed?
Even if his recent behavior is not indicative of the potential liability he would be in the long run, you would still have THREE powerhouses under one White House roof, each with distinctive ideas of how the country should be run.
I think Obama will have enough challenges maneuvering the complex national and international political landscape without having to also worry about navigating and finessing politics within his own house. I think it is in Obama's best interest for his presidency to have a VP who can support him in his policies and perhaps be a good ambassador for his vision/long-term campaign.
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