John Nichols: Obama-Clinton? Clinton-Obama?

[laststeamtrain]

John Nichols: Obama-Clinton? Clinton-Obama?

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For the first time since this campaign began, it was possible to imagine these two contenders as running-mates.

Clinton came close to saying as much during a discussion about whether her proposal to mandate universal health care coverage or Obama's proposal to expand access might be preferable, the senator from New York said of the senator from Illinois, "We share a lot of the same values… we are trying to work our way through to get to where we need to be and that is to have a united Democratic party…"

But neither Clinton nor Obama is running for vice president just yet...

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Referring to the potential for a "dream ticket," the CNN anchor asked, "Would you consider an Obama-Clinton or a Clinton-Obama ticket down the road?"

"Obviously, there's a big difference between the two…" said Obama.

But he did not shoot the speculation down. He merely referred to it as "premature."

"Well," Clinton chipped in, "I have to agree with everything Barack just said."

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http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat?pid=278565
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The day they announce the 'dream (nightmare?) ticket' will be the day to make some popcorn & watch DU go KA-BLOOIE!

[Danger Mouse]

1. I think it would be a wonderful ticket.

Let DU explode.
If people hate the candidates, fine, but enough with the infighting and rancor.

[The_Casual_Observer]

2. It would be one of the best things that could ever happen.

[maseman]

3. Never really thought about it until tonight

But I think they would be a great ticket. I would prefer to see Obama on top...OK bad use of words. I would prefer to see Obama the President but it might be a shoe-in for 16 years if Clinton gets the POTUS 08 and 12 and then Obama. I think large as you can see but I do think they could make a great ticket.

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. That's right, it's win-win.

McCain would fold the tent in April.

[Duke Newcombe]

4. I may be wrong...

...but I can't imagine Obama, or especially Clinton putting their egos in check to accept the "worth a bucket of warm spit" slot of Veep.

Duke

[More Than A Feeling]

6. It's been a long time since that quote was uttered, and the VP is far more powerful now.

Exhibit A: Al Gore Exhibit B: Dick Cheney

[The_Casual_Observer]

7. For better or worse, cheney changed that one forever.