Prediction: Obama picks a woman for his VP

[BluegrassDem]

No matter when Obama becomes the nominee, there's definitely gonna be a rift and a party in need of healing. Of course, he won't pick Hillary. However, I think to appease the female voters who so loved Hillary, I think he will pick a woman for his VP even though he probably never intended to.

Gov. Sebelius has been the most active campaigning on behalf of Obama, so I think she's at the top of the list. She along with Obama and his Kansas roots, might actually be enough to tilt Kansas blue.

For a woman, my own personal preference would be Claire McCaskill cause she's one tough cookie and she knows her shit. She's excellent during interviews and she's a very strong debater. However, she's a freshman senator and Reid probably wouldn't wanna risk that seat again.

Gov. Napolitano would be another option, but AZ is going to McCain, so not sure what she'd bring to the ticket.

Are there any female generals out there that Obama could choose?

[Unsane]

1. Two words: Blanche Lincoln

I know she's a Clinton supporter, but she's a popular southern politician, is moderate, and has a great last name. Obama-Lincoln

[Drachasor]

9. Don't know much about her, but it is a great last name

[Recursion]

2. Sebelius (nt)

[mathewsleep]

seconded.

[susankh4]

3. I heard him say that Hillary is on his "short list."

Yes indeed. He said it today!

[adoraz]

4. I highly doubt it

Hillary's supporters will go to Obama eventually (except the racists, who never would in the first place). Choosing a woman as VP would only cause more harm. maybe we would elect a woman at this time, and maybe a black, but on the same ticket, I doubt it.

[democrank]

5. I was thinking the same thing today....McCaskill.

She doesn`t mess around. She`s smart, straightforward and informed. I like her.

[democrattotheend]

16. I like her too, but she has only been in the Senate for 2 years

Obama needs someone who can help appease people who think he doesn't have enough experience.

[JimGinPA]

6. George Clooney Might Appease Female Voters

:rofl:

:hide:

[Medusa]

11. He can appease me anytime!

:evilgrin:

[NightWatcher]

7. no way, he will pick a mainstream white guy with national security experience

his VP will not be devisive. It will be someone boring but bulletproof who has been thoroughly vetted and checked out.

[davidinalameda]

13. James Webb

but he's certainly not boring

[elfin]

8. I hope not

---would be a severe testing of the limits of American tolerance and degree of change they are willing to go for.

I don't think the USA is there yet. Hope I am wrong, if he does pick a woman -- but I hope he goes with someone like Dodd -- LOTS of experience and gravitas.

[BOSSHOG]

10. I would recommend General Clark

regardless of the nominee to offset McCains military record. I would suspect McCain more likely to pick a female VP - (Phyllis Schafly?)

[Unsane]

14. as would I!

check my sig

[BOSSHOG]

21. Acutally

I would prefer a brokered convention with the General picking one of the remaining buckeroos to be his running mate.

[DemGa]

12. Think he would stand a chance with a fractured base?

Sorry, the party is split -- run on "Hillary hate" and pay the dues. An epic disaster in the making--and no undoing it.

[TooBigaTent]

15. Obama may reach across the aisle for someone - in keeping with his unity theme.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

17. Is there still time for Bill Richardson to get a sex change?

[rucky]

20. That would be hot. n/t

[Fire_brand]

24. especially if he kept the beard

[rucky]

Nope. White-haired white guy with FoPo cred. n/t

[Not the Only One]

18. Do No Harm.

It will be a guy like Biden. Someone milquetoast and definitely with a thick resume. No need to get too cute.

[frazzled]

19. Echh on either Lincoln or Sibelius

Napolitano, ,maybe. But I am having trouble thinking of any women who would really lend him the clout on the national security front that he needs to go toe to toe with McCain -- not in reality, of course, but in the minds of the media and the public.

I once heard Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy speak, and I thought she was both brilliant and charismatic (she was at the time the highest ranking woman in the US military). But she is completely unknown politically, so I highly doubt she would be chosen.

I know, how about Sheryl Crow? I heard she helped bring peace to Bosnia, under very dangerous circumstances, back in the '90s!

[itcfish]

22. Really?

Doesn't he actually have to selected as the nominee before he picks a VP??? Just wondering

[JPZenger]

23. National Security will be #1 Line of Attack

Obama needs a VP with strong national security credentials. I recommend that he announce the people who he would appoint as Sec. of State and Sec. of Defense before the election. He needs to show that he has good judgement in putting the best people around him, and that he takes national security seriously. That will be the #1 line of attack in the Fall against him.

[Quixote1818]

28. But we need to keep the base happy just to keep the blue states.

I think he needs to put a woman on or we may lose 20% of the Hillary supporters. That is if putting a woman on would matter to them.

[JPZenger]

31. Generals and admirals endorse Obama

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gGBTgn

The above article is about a set of retired US generals and admirals who attended a session to endorse Obama.

A separate session was held for endorsements by former secretaries of the army and navy.

[Alexander]

25. Janet Napolitano is a great governor and would make a great VP.

She's as popular as McCain - so AZ could be in play.

[Quixote1818]

26. I am curious how Hillary supporters would feel about that. Would it seem sincere or like he is tryin

to do what he can to win? Would it help you warm up to him?

[calico1]

27. I think it would come across as very obvious and

transparent pandering to many people.

[Quixote1818]

30. They would need to do some polling on it because it might piss some people off. nt

[MethuenProgressive]

29. He'd need serious help in the VP spot, considering his lack of... well, everything.

Richardson and Clark and Gore at least to balance out his shallow portfolio.

[MattBaggins]

32. Popular Latina

OH PA FL or TX

Who is a popular qualified candidate?