I am hoping for an Obama / Kerry ticket!!!

[socalover]

Do you think Kerry would accept?

[rug]

1. Of course not.

[polpilot]

64. Obama/Biden '08 U.S. returns to the int'l sphere...Obama/Edwards dream ticket

Repub nightmare

[jasmine621]

73. Kerry voter FOR the IWR. How could Obama deal with that? nt

There are too many others who voted against this resolution from the beginning that would make better VPs. In the end, it is Obama's stance on the IWR that is going to sink his candidacy in the GE. Mark my words.

[TheDebbieDee]

2. I hope he wouldn't accept. Kerry's time has come and gone!

[socalover]

3. who then should Obama run with?

[TheDebbieDee]

18. No one comes to mind, but I do know that John Kerry

would drag him down. Obama will need a running-mate that is quick-witted, disarming.

BTW, I'm a Clinton supporter.

[JanusAscending]

31. Figures..

what with all of the non-support they gave Kerry when he was running! They didn't want him to win because they knew he'd be an 8 yr. President, and that would ruin Hillarys plans to run THIS YEAR !!

[TheDebbieDee]

40. Blow it out your ass, dc ! Bill Clinton practically

jumped off the OR table after getting bypass surgery to campaign for lame-ass John Kerry.

And as far as John Kerry ruining Hillary's plans for this year, did you find this out during your tour of her brain, or what?!?!?!

[MagickMuffin]

45. I will defend John Kerry AND he is not a LAME-ASS

but apparently you fit that bill perfectly.

John Kerry has done a lot for this country and I respect him for that.

[JanusAscending]

53. Real classy aren't you?

I have my sources concerning Hillary's plans, and that's all I'll say about it, OK?? By the way, KARMA'S a bitch, ain't it?

[blm]

71. Baloney - surgery was Sept, he came out last week in Oct. Clintons BACKSTABBED

Kerry campaign for the entire TWO YEARS BEFORE Nov 2004, and afterwards.

And it was noted by a historian in April2004:
http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=13354

Noted during Bill Clinton's 2004 book tour when he spent 3 WEEKS DEFENDING Bush:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/06/19/clinton.iraq/

Noted on election night when Carville SABOTAGED Ohio Dem voters:
http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/coffeehouse/2006/oct/07/did_carville_tip_bush_off_to_kerry_strategy_woodward


Noted when Hillary JOINED Bush's smear of Kerry in 2006:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk1k0nUWEQg


THAT is the level of character YOU support. Loyal Democrats - not the Clintons.

[Inuca]

61. The implication being that Kerry is SLOW-witted?!?!

:rofl: that's a good one... There are a few people out there whose IQ bursts through their eyes. Kerry is one of them (Obama is another, and so are both CLintons, incidentally).

[blm]

70. Kerry's BEEN advising Obama for a year now - he'll STAY an advisor, but he's proven

to be the far better spokesperson and advisor for Obama than Bill turned out to be for Hillary.

[bilgewaterbill]

19. Chris Gregoire.

[newmajority]

35. A female governor would be a great add to the ticket

But I'm gonna be selfish and say you can't have Christine! Because if we have no incumbent, that fucking neocon weasel Dino Rossi might actually be able to steal the governor's mansion this time.

And I like living in a state that hasn't had a Repuke governor since 1984.

[bilgewaterbill]

39. I think she would be Hillary without being Hillary.

Know what I mean?

[newmajority]

42. Yeah, she's definitely not the most progressive governor we've had.

But then neither was Gary Locke. And at least Chris endorsed the right candidate this time.

[bilgewaterbill]

43. She's a strong female executive.

She's young and she comes without the "Clinton" baggage. You may have to give her up!

[catgirl]

68. I'd love to see that!

[catgirl]

69. Russ Feingold would be great N/T

[Catchawave]

29. I hear Tim Kaine's on his short list.....

He does need a CEO/gov from the south, and Tim's very popular.

[Independent-Voter]

65. Kaine or Warner would kick some ass.

Both those guys are well-respected, smart, southern governors. It'd be a bloodbath in November if either were on the ticket.

[JohnnyBoots]

63. Biden - Foreign policy expert would fight the not enough experience pretty

well. Not to mention the attack dog role for the VP would be great for Biden with his quick wits.

[blm]

78. You want the top lawmaker against government corruption gone from DC and you want to

KEEP the Dems who have covered up the MOST for BushInc's corruption?

That would be really helpful to a new Dem administration wouldn't it?

[stillrockin]

4. Kerry would be dead weight.

[blm]

77. Heh - you all really have no clue who has been helping Obama the past year

long BEFORE the endorsement happened.

[hiaasenrocks]

5. Maybe BOB Kerrey... n/t

[socalover]

6. Who is Bob Kerry?

[Ichingcarpenter]

11. Bob Kerrey is a neo-con.

who got away with murder.

[newmajority]

25. Yeah, let's have a running mate who works for the Clintons

And helps float the "Muslim" bullshit in the media. :eyes:

[CoffeeCat]

26. Bob Kerrey endorsed Hillary...

He also played a role in disparaging Obama, by calling
Obama "Barack Hussein Obama" during a press event in
which he announced his Hillary endorsement.

It was an embarrassing spectacle and an obvious ploy, for
which he later apologized.

[RiverStone]

7. Gawd no - he had his chance

Prefer Webb, Clark, Clinton, Bradley...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. Not Kerry.

He'd be better off with somebody like Biden or Webb or Dodd. Unfortunately (and unfairly), Kerry is still seen as a loser.

[Ichingcarpenter]

9. I want a liberal but Kerry holds too many key positions

I don't want Webb after today.
I want someone that is to the left, not moderate
and can carry on the dream of reform if needed.

[ddeclue]

10. Obama / Edwards would be much better.. n/t

[newmajority]

38. Edwards as VP would be a waste of his abilities.

John Edwards campaigned on the message of taking on criminal corporatism. The Vice President can't do anything about that. But the Attorney General can.

[MagickMuffin]

46. But, but, but Oil Slick Dick changed ALL that, remember

BTW, I'm not in favor of an Obama/Edwards ticket.

[sandnsea]

12. No northeasterners, sorry

Jim Webb is still the only one that makes sense to me. I wish the country would accept Kerry on the ticket. Easier for a black man to win than a massachusetts liberal. sad but true I think. :(

[Thrill]

13. Obama/Webb

[Ichingcarpenter]

17. No thanks

Especially after his vote today.

[dailykoff]

Sure I think he would

if he knew his Senate seat was safe. Awesome combo too!

[Eric J in MN]

14. Fine by me.

If John Kerry wants to be a Vice President, I would support an Obama/Kerry ticket.

[Unbowed]

49. I don't see Kerry as a VP, more of a Secretary of State.

Besides he's already running this year, for re-election to the Senate.

[asdjrocky]

15. Sometimes I just shake my head, I really do.

[lastliberalintexas]

33. LOL, your post was much nicer than what I would have written

[JeanGrey]

16. Oh God NO. We want to win!

[Frances]

20. Webb has said that he doesn't take orders easily

so I don't think he has a vice president personality.

But I think Obama will need someone to counter McCain's perceived strength on terrorism.

[newmajority]

21. Not a good idea.

Two senators on a ticket is not a good strategy. Kerry would certainly understand that, given that he tried, and failed, doing exactly that. (and yes I know all about Blackwell and Ohio, but that's beside the point)

[JanusAscending]

22. In my opinion, I would feel like it was a slap in the face to my

Beloved Sen Kerry. If I were allowed to pick Obamas cabinet, I would choose Sen. Kerry for Secretary of State. I think he'd do a "bang up job" especially compared to condasleezy !!

[sandnsea]

30. I kind of want him as Secy of Defense

I'd love for him to run our military and wouldn't that just stick it up the ass of every one of these vets who were so shitty to him for so many years.

[MagickMuffin]

50. I've saying Kerry would be the BEST AG

He knows where the skeletons are buried, if you know what I mean.

[ginnyinWI]

23. should be somebody not in Washington

Listen to how many times Obama talks about not doing business as usual in Washington. About people having the "hope" boiled out of them by being there too long. It would seem like a complete contradiction to choose someone from Washington.

Not that I think Kerry is anything like the usual politician in D.C.; I have been and remain a huge Kerry fan! But Barack should probably look for a governor or a relative newcomer.

[Catchawave]

24. .....

:spray:

[asdjrocky]

36. You must talk to them very gently, in a quiet voice.

[Wizard777]

27. I'm thinking Obama Edwards. n/t

[Straight Shooter]

28. Thank you! I needed the laugh!

I can't wait to share this gem with my friends. :)

[protect our future]

32. Kerry would be the best possible choice if

the goal is to have a running mate totally qualified to lead the country should the need arise.

John Kerry is a hero, and perhaps it's time for America to forgive him for telling the truth several decades ago.

[TheDeathadder]

34. This is not an insult

Kerry's time has come and gone. If Obama's message of change is true, having Kerry on the ticket is not an option.

[Cant trust em]

37. Not sure about Kerry, but someone like him

veteran, military experience, national security. Assuage the people who are worried that Obama is not experienced enough.

[dailykoff]

41. Yes Kerry would cancel out McCain.

Whether or not he would balance the ticket is another story, but how did Fat Bastard balance W's ticket?

[robbedvoter]

59. Wasn't Kerry and McCain supposed to...oh, nevermind.

[hibiscus]

44. Obama/Boxer ticket

will make me, a Californian woman from SF Bay Area, very happy :)

[socalover]

47. Please, no Boxer...

[newmajority]

51. As much as I like Barbara Boxer, she's still a Senator

And two senators on the ticket isn't wise. Plus Boxer herself has said she needs to stay in the Senate. And I agree. I'd hate to see her seat go to another Feinstein/Harmon type. Or even possibly Herr Gropenator.

[donheld]

55. "Two senators on the ticket isn't wise."

Why not?

[donheld]

54. Boxer, Yes!

[hibiscus]

56. Yes

We will make histroy.

The first black president and the first woman vice president.

[Blue_State_Elitist]

48. That would be tragic.

[MrSlayer]

52. No, that ship has sailed.

Joe Biden would be good for Obama.

[thoughtcrime1984]

57. Wes Clark would be almost perfect

wouldn't he?

[robbedvoter]

58. The "screw the voters" ticket - a nice ring to that

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

60. Obama / Richardson

or maybe Obama/Gravel

Kerry? I doubt he'd be interested in a VP job.

[catgirl]

72. Gravel? What?

Richardson? How's that vote count doing in NM?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

79. Uh-oh, I shoulda returned the boxes of ballots

that I have in my trunk. I was using the weight for traction in the snow.

I'm holding up the vote count. My bad. I'll get to it asap.

:hi:

[Mass]

62. That would be surprising as Kerry is running for reelection and has said he was not

interested and that he would not be asked.

However, the profile is good, as Kerry has always been somebody who could attack to defend somebody else and he has the experience that some may find missing with Obama. So, somebody like him yes.

[beachmom]

66. Kerry is running for re-election to the Senate, and in Mass. you

can't run for two offices simultaneously. So, no, I don't see him being a VP.

I do want Kerry to at least be an advisor to Obama, perhaps informally, and maybe he might be persuaded to have a cabinet position. But .... I kind of like him in the Senate. He is an awesome senator, and one of our most progressive ones.

[SKKY]

67. I think, in looking at the future, it could only really be one of two people...

...Edwards or Bayh. Mark Warner flirted a bit, but he may want to wait, do a few term in the Senate, then take a shot at running. If I had to place a bet, it would be on Bayh.

[Apollo11]

74. PLEASE!! NOT KERRY!!

How about Jim Webb or Joe Biden?

[calico1]

75. It would be a step down for Kerry. n/t

[Strawman]

76. That would be a bad choice

Strategically, what does Kerry deliver as VP candidate that he doesn't already as an Obama supporter?

Pick a governor of a swing state or red state that could be flipped, assuming that person is capable of governing and not too ideologically objectionable. Someone like a Richardson or the VA governor or ex-governor.

Plus, why would Kerry want that job?