Obama-Clinton ticket: 55% Dems say yes

While I actually do not wonder because I know the LIBune is in the tank for Obama, but still, why are there no Swamp items on Barack Obama talking about visiting 57 states??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrsBKGpwi58

If Obama is the nominee I do not think he will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate. No Presidential candidate including Obama would want a running mate that would be up staging him throughout the campaign. There are other good Democrats that could help the ticket and not be a distraction.

I won't vote for Obama if she is the running mate. I won't vote for McCain. Such a large country, so few choices.

It would be dysfunctional as long as Bill is in the picture. A big part of the problem with the Clintons, other than their strong faith in the Establishment, is the fact that when you hire one, you get both and yet they're still often at cross-purposes. And I think Bill has caused a lot of trouble in Hillary's campaign and given her terrible advice in a way that does not inspire confidence for a Hillary vice-presidency.

The other problem is that I think it would cost Obama more votes in the West than it would gain him in the East. So, overall, a net negative, and at cross purposes with the general trend in the Democratic Party's support which is a less eastern, more western orientation.

I'm neither Republican nor Democrate, but I'd vote for Obama if he's the Dem nominee. I would NOT vote for Hillary Clinton no matter what position she was running for, or under which party, so if she's on the Democratic ticket, I'd vote for McCain. Maybe they should be polling us undeclared party voters...

I think the Oprah Winfrey would be the perfect running mate for Mr. Obama. Oprah is highly respected among all the races, and America loves her.

The Democratic Party...Dysfunction at it's best. And people actually want these people to lead us.

Besides the open question of whether these two could actually co-exist on the same ticket, given the huge ambition of both, I'm not at all sure if this isn't simply providing two targets.

Both have big liabilities re: truth-telling, judgement, slimy associates, etc.

That idea shows just how dysfunctional the "demon"crats are! And the Republicans have not a choice sooo whose left? Might as well vacation in Australia.

Speak for yourself Vita. That's an insane suggestion. Lets make a talk show host our VP??? America does not LOVE Oprah... middle aged women in America love Oprah.

The animosity between these two "camps" is very real. Not only the candidates but the rank and file workers would have to mesh and this could be tough. I believe that it would be a huge mistake for Obama to select someone who has many negatives among the electorate as a whole. There are some other very good possibilities including any number of outstanding women.

talking about visiting 57 states??

Posted by: John D | May 13, 2008 10:59 AM

John would have us believe he doesn't know the famous RED states.....
1) State of emergency
2) State of depression
3) State of religion
4) State of the union
5) State of denial
6) State-us quo and the last state that the rest of the country needs to survive the republicans rule...
6) The state bar

Speak for YOURSELF, Bones. I am a middle aged woman in American and I do not love Oprah.

If it's the"dream team" I'll vote Republican! No More Clintons! Out! If I'd known it was still in the air, I would not have sent that check for $100 yesterday

At this point it may not matter who he chooses.With all the issues that he will be facing on terrorist links and Reverend Wright undermining him, he doesn't stand a chance. He should choose John Edwards, because that's the guy who ought to be getting the nomination for President.

Ok RCK you have the audacity to call the democrats dysfuntional when you elected the most inept and least favored president in the history of our republic? Now thats pretty dysfunctional if you ask me!

Hillary is a polarizing figure.
Read these comments if you dispute that.

Many like her but many hate her. Hillary is a horrible choice for many reasons, but the primary two are it would:

1) limit Obama's appeal to independents.

2) enliven the GOP with the widespread anti-Hillary sentiment across the political spectrum.

As Gary Younge said:

"The American right cannot rally around a candidate for the 2008 presidential elections, but they can rally against one."

Hell no! She's a lier. I lost all respect for her when she started telling far fetched stories. Politicians may stretch the truth, even lie sometimes but who knows what she's going to say AND GET CAUGHT! Not a star player in the game. Not even second string. She needs to sit the bench.

PLEASE don't throw me in that briar patch!

PLEASE!!!

Remember, the good Rev Wright said he wanted that job. I don't think Obama has strayed far from the good Rev.

OPRAH?!!!!

Oh give me a break!
I can see you take your politics very seriously!

Oprah WInfrey is NOT a therapist, a literary critic, and certainly NOT a politician! She is a talk show host.

Why don't we just nominate Jerry Springer?!!!

I can't claim credit for this thought, but it bears mention here:
Hillary would be a great VP for Obama, because no one would dare harm him, knowing she's waiting in the wings.

Absolutely NOT. There is no dream to that ticket. She has proven time and again (Bosnia, NAFTA, SCHIP, etc. etc) that she cannot be trusted. Her leadership (Iran statements, staffing problems, divisive behavior), financial credibility ($20 million in debt), and her ethics (her history with Wal-Mart, her near dis-barring and dismissal from the Watergate investigations) has serious flaws. This would be disastrous.

Um...just one thing. It is Clinton as Prez, Obama as VP.

No one loves Oprah Winfrey more than Oprah Winfrey herself.

All of America does NOT love her, nor is she highly respected by all Americans.

Remember, the good Rev Wright said he wanted that job. I don't think Obama has strayed far from the good Rev.

Posted by: Joe | May 13, 2008 11:55 AM

Yes..That ad that the republicans ran despite McBushs' disapproval...wink wink..nudge...nudge...really hurt him here in NC. I guess America isn't as stupid as the republicans think we are.

I sure hope that if Obama ends up with the nomination they don't agree to put her on as vice. I would sure hate to have to vote against her.

I will not vote for ANY ticket with Obama on it. That would be completely anti-American.
Not me, not ever!

Ok RCK you have the audacity to call the democrats dysfuntional when you elected the most inept and least favored president in the history of our republic? Now thats pretty dysfunctional if you ask me!

SB - & the most dysfunctional part about it is that the dems are sooo dysfunctional, they're going to lose an election that GW practically handed to them on a platter. All they needed to do was find an electable candidate, and they failed again. That, my friend, is dysfunctional.

I would like to see Evan Bayh or Diane Feinstein as Obama's running mate! Whaddayathink?

I think the Oprah Winfrey would be the perfect running mate for Mr. Obama. Oprah is highly respected among all the races, and America loves her.

Posted by: Vita Hopson | May 13, 2008 11:15 AM

I have to say beware wolves in sheeps clothing. The very tricky, childish republicans are desperate because their candidate can't stand on his own merit, and have resorted to playing games possibly like this to stir the pot. Remember....they are the "great" Americans so they can stoop as low as they like.

Do you really think Obama isn't aware that Hillary as Veep would be only a heartbeat away from the presidency? And that Hillary and Bill wouldn't REALLY be aware of that?

For those of you who actually think that Obama believes there are 57 states, I am willing to have the "Who's Smarter" debate between McCain and Obama. Who became editor of the Harvard Law Review, and who finished last in his class at Annapolis?

The guy misspoke, we all do it. Conversation Over!

NO WAY. Where did you find these poll people, Baltimore Sun? It must have been deep in the heart of Clinton Country. She is EVERYTHING that Obama promises to CHANGE.

I would also be a little afraid for his safety with her in the backup position. She and her supporters have already proved they will do ALMOST anything to get her into the starting line-up. Let's not test just how far they'll go.

What brain dead simps did they poll for this? If HRC is anywhere near the Democratic ticket you might as well get ready for another 4 years of Bush.

Kit S.: "I can't claim credit for this thought, but it bears mention here:
Hillary would be a great VP for Obama, because no one would dare harm him, knowing she's waiting in the wings."


Now that gave me a laugh! True, true!

Notice how the conservatives who post here can come up with all sorts of negative comments about the Democrats, but have no positive things to say about their own positions and candidates? It reminds me of conservative historian John Lukacs who said there are two types of conservatives: those who are principled, and those who hate liberals. I think I know which type dominate today.

Obama-Clinton Dream Ticket? That would be more like a NIGHTMARE! Let's be honest with ourselves...and each other. Would you want someone working so closely with you who has been so overly negative as Senator Clinton has been towards Senator Obama throughout this primary campaign? I don't think so! Nothing would change. It would be more of the same old "Washington politics." I wish Senator Clinton the best; however, in my opinion, she has absolutely ruined any chances of becoming any "Dream Team" with Senator Obama. Let Mr. Obama choose his own vice president, please!

If Senator Clinton really wants to do what's right for this country and the Democratic party, she should graciously accept defeat...support Mr. Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee, and encourage her supporters to do the same. Afterall, there is life after this primary for Senator Clinton, isn't it?

Who is commenting on these polls??? I agree with Nick! She is polarizing.

I will be honest...I don't trust her or Bill. They are recorded bold faced LIARS. Barack doesnt need that sideshow. He has his hand on the pulse of America and should keep moving POSITIVELY forward. I never thought I would ever say this....but I am looking forward to Barack going against the Republicans. I am tired of her lying face and defiant voice. She is the villian that won't die in the movie even though the credits are rolling.

No matter who obama selects as vice presidential candidate he will lose. Hillary, who can still mount a campaign in 2012, should not have anything to do with obama since he will lose in "dukakis proportions". The taint and stench of the impending democratic defeat needs to be contained to obama. obama will be the sole culprit for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. In what should be a democratic year, the democrats will go down to defeat in historic proportions. Hillary will be the only candidate left standing to pick up the pieces of a decimated party and wage a credible, winning campaign in 2012. But democrats need not suffer defeat this year if they only turn to Hillary, the savior of the party and of the nation! Go Hillary! It ain't over till obama quits!!!!!

"She is polarizing.

I will be honest...I don't trust her or Bill. They are recorded bold faced LIARS. Barack doesnt need that sideshow. He has his hand on the pulse of America and should keep moving POSITIVELY forward"

You are a fiction writer. Obama is NOT God, contrary to your beliefs. Politics demands big egos and Hill and OB both possess them!

The villain who won't die? Sorry, this campaign is NOT a Disney movie. Except of course for Obambi!
Quit pillorying Hillary!

itsmike - we have nothing to defend and we have no candidate. The general election will be between 2 liberals, so we don't have a horse. As far as GW goes, I think most conservatives are disenchanted with him because he's not a strong enough conservative. This whole country continues to tick left, so it's no surprise that we'll now have an election between a liberal and an ultra-liberal. Either way, America loses.

I DO NOT want to see Billary anywhere near the White House. I would be forced to abandon my party and vote for John McCain if Hillary was the VP candidate. Besides, I don't think Obama would be so stupid. She represents everthing his supporters detest in politics.

Man, people sure do like to shoot their mouth off.

Wish they had asked me. I'm 150% in the 38% category. There's no friggin' way I want to see the Clintons anywhere near the White House again.

An Obama-Clinton ticket? Now there's a perfect example of the blind leading the blind. Neither one has any executive experience and neither one is qualified to be president.

McCain is going to back his way into the White House. America won't elect a black or a woman.

If Obama gets the nomination and if he asks Hillary to run as vp I think she should turn him down!!! Clinton should run as an independant!!!!
She has more brain and is more capable to run white house than McCain and Obama put together!!!

Imagine a man of Obama's intelligence and fresh open-minded qualities dragging Hillary around like a millstone tied to his neck?

Not just one millstone but two with her sleazy husband Bill.

This is an absolute non-starter of an idea.

"She represents everthing his supporters detest in politics." Hey, Ken: Remind me how Obama, and his ties to Crook County's corrupt politics, is any different? This is such a weak argument that Obama supporters are using. How bout you jump off the hype bandwagon and open your eyes?

Speaking of Rev. Wright, Bill must have forgotten that he took a picture with Rev. Wright at a White House dinner when he was president and he also wrote Rev. Wright. An email containing this picture and letter is circulating from the east coast. Or maybe Hillary doesn't know.

Dream team? More like a nightmare. It's time for Hillary to go back to being a Senator. Obama can do much better than HRC as his VP.

She would be a bad choice for Obama. I would rather see someone with more executive experience or a foreign affairs background. Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, or Chuck Hagel would be my first 3 choices.

whatever - if the democrats hate obama enough, then put hillary on the ticket - he will be gone in a matter of days and he will go the way of vince foster and ron brown

Geez, and only yesterday the were mortal enemies. Funny but why would Obama want someone to succeed him in case he dies in office that he so bitterly disagrees with? Wouldn't he be nervous that he would leave the country in less than capable hands?

There is a reason that the majority of Democrats voted for Obama. We want him, not her. She is too polarizing. You either like her or you hate her. I definitely don't like her and won't vote for a ticket with her on it.

The only reason Obama is thinking about Clinton as vp is because thats the only way he could win in November!!! Clinton should turn him down and run as an independant!!!

This is just more media hype. Obama would need his head examined to pick her as a running mate. There is no way he would. He knows very well that he needs someone who;

1. Shares his values and direction for America.
2. He knows he can work with.
3. Would compliment his ticket.

Hillary does not fufill any of the above. He could probably easily find someone that thinks more along his lines.

Obama will NEVER choose Clinton as a running mate. Obama will choose Edwards. He's more inline with his values.

64% of people want Clinton to stay in this race! She is going to win West Virginia today, Kentucky next week and so on!!!! If she does really well in the last 6 primarys superdelagates will have to realize Clinton is the better candidate to choose!!! Go Hillary 2008

Bleu wrote: "Oprah WInfrey is NOT a therapist, a literary critic, and certainly NOT a politician! She is a talk show host.

Why don't we just nominate Jerry Springer?!!!"
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Well, Jerry Springer was once the mayor of Cincinnati, and a well-respected one at that. Obama could certainly do worse.

From a realistic standpoint a Obama-Clinton ticket is a non-starter.

Obviously Sen Obama would have taken atleast SOME of the things that were said during the campaign personally, not to mention the fact that they are philosophically opposed in their political methodology. Beyond all of that you have to have a round ticket. Im sure Sen Obama will be painted as an out of touch bleeding heart liberal (is that really a bad thing?) so his running mate will have to be viewed as a moderate/conservative.

I used to think that Gen Wesley Clark would be his pick, but i saw a clip on youtube from last week where he said ".....someone that will be able to bring a state with them." Now i am convinced that he is talking about Sen Jim Webb from Virginia.

Obama / Webb 08' !

The less said about this combination the better. It's a bad idea that never should have seen the light of day.

Although I voted for Hillary, feel Obama and Hillary platforms are very similar I do feel putting them on the same ticket would not be a good idea. Yes I do think they could win the election but those two hate each other.

BTW not all middle aged women love Oprah. She's good at what she does but being a politician would be a disaster.

I wasn't asked but I'm giving my answer: NO NO NO NO NO! No Hillary Clinton on Obama ticket!!!!

Obama's choice for VP - Bill Richardson

Obama-Clinton Dream Ticket? That would be more like a NIGHTMARE! Let's be honest with ourselves...and each other. Would you want someone working so closely with you who has been so overly negative as Senator Clinton has been towards Senator Obama throughout this primary campaign? I don't think so! Nothing would change. It would be more of the same old "Washington politics." I wish Senator Clinton the best; however, in my opinion, she has absolutely ruined any chances of becoming any "Dream Team" with Senator Obama. Let Mr. Obama choose his own vice president, please!

If Senator Clinton really wants to do what's right for this country and the Democratic party, she should graciously accept defeat...support Mr. Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee, and encourage her supporters to do the same. Afterall, there is life after this primary for Senator Clinton, isn't it?

John D, I hate to ruin your wonderful delusion, but the Trib has supported a republican in every major election ever since I can remember. They famously supported GW last time around to the threat of cancellation from half of their subscribership.

An Obama/Clinton WHAT dream team??? The Mrs. is so powerhungry that she will certainly push him out of the way if that ever happens. The best thing for Obama to do is STAY AWAY from her.

I will not vote for him if he chooses her as his VP running mate. That is NOT what she wants to be. She wants to be THE PRESIDENT.

Two wrongs don't make a Wright... Errr, maybe they do...scary thoughts.

A dream ticket dreamed up by Republicans perhaps.

I assume that the people screaming for Clinton to run as an independent are Republicans. Having her run as an independent would split the democratic vote (assuming the Clinton supporters were going to back Obama after her defeat) and give McCain a cake walk into the White House. Be wise people.

Jane, I'm with you. I wouldn't watch her programs if my TV was broke and they were the only programs that I could get. Why would an inexperienced bloak like Obama name someone even more inexperienced like Opera? Dumb, Dumb. I would not want Hillary to accept the second position on the ticket, and I still would not vote for Obama even if she did. She is Number 1 material, have you ever heard the expression "Overqualified," well I have on occasion when applying for a position. Hillary go with your experienced and qualifications. If you took the VP on the ticket, Obama would come out looking like he knows what he is doing with you coaching him all the way.

Not long after the Mormon candidate instructed Huckabee to leave, he himself left. Obama just instructed Clinton to leave. Let's see who remains to fight that uphill battle after June 3.

Wake up people, it is Bill Richardson or Al Gore...

itsmike @ 12:36 p.m.

That's clever. I like that. Is it not possible though, to be both?

Maybe obama should choose michelle as his veep. It's apparent she wears the pants in that family anyway.

why, over the course of all these election blogs, does it seem like the majority of Hillary supporters always use so many exclamation marks???????????? They remind me of Cheerleaders!!!!!!!

I've come to the conclusion that Hillary supporters & republicans have a common personality characteristic: delusional.

It not republicans that want Clinton to run as an independant it's democrats like me who have supported Clinton !!!!!! I hope superdelagtes see who the more electable candidate is soon because Hillary can win against McCain in November, Obama can't!!!!!! If Obama wins nomination then Hillary should run as independant and win against both Obama and McCain!!! Hillary 2008

I won't vote for Obama if she is the running mate. I won't vote for McCain. Such a large country, so few choices.

Posted by: coozoe | May 13, 2008 11:02 AM

What is it about this election (or this era?) that is turning adults into tantrum throwing toddlers? It seems everyone has this "if I don't get MY way, I'm not gonna vote! Hmmph!" Or "I'm gonna vote for McCain out of spite for (insert Hillary/Barack here) not winning the Primary!!"

I can just imagine you all crossing your hands and sticking your noses up in the air in a childish petulance.

Go to your room and come out when you're ready to vote like an adult.

McCain is going to back his way into the White House. America won't elect a black or a woman.

Posted by: Ken | May 13, 2008 1:10 PM

I sincerely hope you're wrong. In fact I truly believe you are but if you're correct we should all be ashamed to be Americans.

No matter what the "Red" states voted, this country does not elect a black AND a woman. The "dream ticket" won't fly.

why, over the course of all these election blogs, does it seem like the majority of Hillary supporters always use so many exclamation marks???????????? They remind me of Cheerleaders!!!!!!!

Posted by: swampdog | May 13, 2008 4:49 PM

It not republicans that want Clinton to run as an independant it's democrats like me who have supported Clinton !!!!!! I hope superdelagtes see who the more electable candidate is soon because Hillary can win against McCain in November, Obama can't!!!!!! If Obama wins nomination then Hillary should run as independant and win against both Obama and McCain!!! Hillary 2008

Posted by: citron | May 13, 2008 5:00 PM

How funny was that?

People,

This has been bordering on the toxic level of campaigning so a joining of the two seems unlikely.

It would be a hands-down winning combo though so the real question is "how bad do the dems want this singular seat"?

McCain is going to back his way into the White House. America won't elect a black or a woman.

Posted by: Ken | May 13, 2008 1:10 PM

I sincerely hope you're wrong. In fact I truly believe you are but if you're correct we should all be ashamed to be Americans.

Posted by: Dean | May 13, 2008 5:19 PM

And if McCain beats Obama or Clinton, it will be because of race or gender, not that fact that people don't support their ideas, right? Expect the race/gender card to be in full play until the end of the year.

Put a sock in it. Hillary's done but, at the rate the "slow to get on with it Democrats" are doing, she's en route to wrecking the party in the process. She's waiting around, literally, for an act of God to eliminate the expected Democratic nominee. Think about that for a second. Incredible. And, what's worse is the Democratic Superdelegates are letting it happen. Hey, I'm just an African American, college educated and very hard working woman. What do I know?

You know what's funny? If the race between the two of them had been different, if she hadn't been so negative about him, if they would have stuck to the issues instead of attacking each other, there wouldn't be any question about them on the same ticket. But since this has been nothing but ugly from the jump, it sounds like a really, REALLY bad idea. But remember, folks, he may have to play this card in the end, depending on how these last few states go. I heard somewhere that the super D's and some other people of power may INSIST on this happening, if anything to theoretically mend the damage that their battle has done. Personally, I think he and John Edwards would make a good ticket, but in the end I fear this is all too little, too late.

It might be cool. I'd love to see 1st Lady Michelle Obama put Bill Clinton in his place. Something Hillary could not accomplish and never will.

If Hillary Clinton is anywhere on the ticket, I'm voting for McCain! My wife and two voting-age adughters say the same thing.

"The Democratic Party...Dysfunction at it's best. And people actually want these people to lead us.

Posted by: RCK | May 13, 2008 11:16 AM"

I beg to differ. Oh, Dems may have dysfunction down pretty well, but evidence has shown that the Republicans are far and away the MASTERS. And, as evidence is also showing, people DON'T want Republicans leading us.

Wonder why that might be?

OBAMA should NOT choose Clinton... She is a liar, has no values, and is so negative. She is old Washington polictics and that is NOT CHANGE. Please Barack, No hiliary. You don't need her. She thinks she is the Democratic party.

Being a Chicagoan, I cannot vote for anyone endorsed by Mayor Daley and/or Oprah Winfrey, so Obama on the ticket will make me vote for McCain.

to john d: please count all of the places that are awarded delegates so that you may have a better understanding of the "57" states comment. I think Obama has a better understanding of all the places the other camp forgot about

I'd guess he'd take her if he figured they'd make the best vote-getting team. I'd guess he'd be figuring correctly. He's in this to win. He could handle Bill being the veep's spouse. He wouldn't have to give Bill squat. She'd be a fool to turn down No. 2 if she wants to be president some day. I think she'd see they'd make a great team. And she ain't a fool.

Poor Kevin, you're obviously even more deluded than your hero Hillary.Hillary flitted her days away in the White House as First Lady while her husband had his eye on the prize of another sort. Hillary made the mistake of waiting to long for the stench of the Monica Lewinski scandal to dispel before deciding to run as the first female President. Poor Hillary seems Bill has sucker punched her again by leading her down the garden path to race baiting and negative campaigning tactics. Now she won't even be considered as vice president. But Hillary with her sense of entitlement will forge on determined to convince the superdelegates that only she can beat the Republicans in November because the vote of only hard working white Americans count. They have just got to let her be the nominee. Get Real Kevin!

I believe that it would be a very insightful idea that would show courage in both Obama and Hillary...it supports the idea of a nation coming together to move forward as a whole. The people of the United States need to get over their predjudices and focus on the bigger picture. If you can have Obama and Hillary work together, imagine how strong we will grow? Both love the people dearly and want to help...what has McCain truly shown?......and believe me, I am an independent and I believe that all have their weaknesses and strengths; hense, if we put Barack and Hillary into office they can help cancle out each others weaknesses.