Did Obama make a mistake when he refused Hillary Clinton's attempt to join forces?

[Deja Q]

Yes, she offered the partnership when she was 100pts behind. Was Obama too arrogant for his own good, and the good of the Democratic party?

Also, what if the positions were reversed and Obama was behind; made the same request of Hillary?

[RazBerryBeret]

1. It would be hard

for someone who is running on "change" to pick an obvious insider. it dilutes his message. weakens his campaign--
either way as a President or as a VP.

and from the other side she's painted him as inexperienced and unable to do anything than a give a good speech, hard to sell him now as her right hand man, huh?

So I vote no mistake, IMO.

[mrreowwr_kittty]

2. She was offering him the VP spot.

The way he responded was the only way he legitimately could respond IMO. Are you saying he should have accepted the second spot?

[anigbrowl]

3. Offering to let the front runner be your VP is hopelessly arrogant

whoever does it.

[earthlover]

6. Heck, it would be arrogant for Hillary to ask to be Obama's VP at this point....let alone

the collosal arrogance of offering the frontrunner a VP.

[stahbrett]

4. Did Obama make a mistake to not accept the VP slot while he is the frontrunner?

Is that really your question? Why the heck would he even consider it?

[GarbagemanLB]

5. The person in second doesn't offer second place to the person in 1st.

[Yael]

7. No. She is completely tone deaf politically. He doesn't need that toxic addon

[Ino]

8. Hell no! (nt)

[NEOhiodemocrat]

13. second that

before I clicked on the thread I was wondering if anyone else would pick the exact two words I did for an answer. And then there you were.

[sellitman]

9. She clearly wants to be McClains VP.

She "reached out to him" more often.

[kwenu]

10. No. If Hillary wins the nomination Obama needs to leave the stage and let Hillary do her thing.

I'm an Obama supporter by the way.

[gristy]

11. What do you think?

You ask the question but you don't care to lead off with your opinion?

[Recursion]

12. No

Appearing on a ticket with Clinton destroys Obama's appeal and rationale for running.

Spending 8 more years in DC getting "experience" *vomit* destroys Obama's appeal and rationale for running.

[Cha]

14. Obama is an intelligent man and

no way would he offer a proven liar a spot in his admin.

This is a disingenous post and it might help to get your head outta the sand, toad.

[opihimoimoi]

15. Look to which combo would be best to defeat the GOP...Did he make a mistake...no,... but.....

If he really wants nation above self...which is whats best for all of us....he would open talks with her and her with him...to iron out differences

The Nation is at Stake..esp in these PUB Times....

So we cannot flounder an opportunity by this continuing mud fight....and yes, both headstrong and both proud Individuals...including both Crews/Families...

Somehow, they can make a Pos out of a percieved Neg by looking for ways to demonstrate Peace Building....starts within our own Party.

We MUST JOIN to OVERCOME the Negs of the GOP...it is time to swallow pride in favor of whats best for the Nation and its People...

I can only wish....hope,,,,,pray even.......