What do you think of Wexler as Obama's VP?

[lmbradford]

I have been looking at several people that I like but today it just hit me......he is well spoken, intelligent, fights for the people, and the fact that he is from FL helps with that state as well as the south in general. Opinions please....

[mucifer]

1. I don't think Wexler would help in the south except for part of FL

But, I do love Wexler.

[tekisui]

2. He has taken the bat for Impeachment, so he has all my respect.

Wexler is a great Democrat!

[Darth_Kitten]

3. Seems rather arrogant........

n/t

[Skink]

4. Waxman.

The republicans are going to go after California anyway they can.

[iamjoy]

5. Oh, He's Jewish

That would go a long way towards reassuring a certain constituency.

He's not bad looking either.

He's relatively young and inexperienced, though.

[sellitman]

8. We always vote Democratic as a block.

If you want Wexler you want him for Florida's vote, not for the fact he is Jewish.

[iamjoy]

12. But Obama Struggles There

At least the media is making it sound like a lot of Jews are not sure about Obama because they aren't convinced he'll be a friend to Israel.

And Wexler isn't really known statewide, so not much help there.

I tell you, if he wants some one from Florida, the one to pick is Alex Sink. She's smart as a whip and has kept her North Carolina accent (absolutely adorable). She used to be president of Bank of America and is currently our state CFO. Not much help with military/foreign affairs - but great executive type experience. And her husband really comes off like a good ol' boy - an ex-marine and all.

IF anyone can help get those blue collar voters in Appalachia and bring some Hillary women back into the fold I say Alex Sink.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

14. according to Gallup Obama gets 60% Jewish vote

McBushCain only 40% ish

[sellitman]

15. I think most fellow Jews I know trust either Hillary or Obama.

The Republican pandering has been mostly to placate their Messianic Christians, not the Jews.

We know where our bread is buttered and it ain't with the repiggies.

[JoFerret]

29. That's the trouble

- vulnerable. Too many "weak" areas in terms of voting blocks. Not sure how much a VP helps though.

A non-observing deeply secular Jewish pro-Israel white working class woman over the age of 55 from the south respected in the Middle East with strong foreign relations and diplomacy credentials with deep understanding of world history economics and the impact of globalization and a commitment to radical social change including social justice the environmental crisis and universal health care and a willingness to stand up and be counted and a proven record as a vote getter.

Anyone come to mind?

[JFN1]

6. Works for me

He's got fire in his belly.

[NV Whino]

7. Florida needs Wexler

I've said it a hundred times, but I will say it again. We must keep the Democratic senators and congress people in place. We must look outside the congress for a vice president'

[rucky]

18. Richardson or Clark

it's a no-brainer.

[ossman]

9. go to itunes and buy "The Hill". Its a doc about wexler and his staff

[keep_it_real]

10. What experience does he have? What is his back ground?

First I heard of him was today but then I have only been interested in politics through the inspiration of Obama.

[FlaGranny]

22. And that's the reason

he's not a great choice - most have never heard of him. Experience? He's been a member of the Florida state senate, 1990-1996; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present). He was also a member of the impeachment committee and was a great spokesman AGAINST impeachment.

Edit: No Congressperson is more liberal. More experience than Obama and Hillary combined. :-)

[Beregond2]

11. Won't happen.

No way Obama is going to drag the impeachment issue into the presidential campaign.

[Hola]

17. why not?

IMO the McCellean revelations do warrent some further investigation. It should never be off the table.

[Beregond2]

31. I agree.

But I think the national mood is to put the past seven years behind us and move-on. A candidate that promised to create a legal circus around the misdeeds of the current administration would be taking a big risk, and an unnecessary one. What happens after he is elected is another matter of course.

[fadedrose]

13. How about Wexler as a replacement for Sen. Nelson

Nelson's a creep. (imho)

[rucky]

21. That's where he belongs. n/t

[ellisonz]

16. Sheehan for VP!

:sarcasm:

[FlaGranny]

19. Robert Wexler -

He is my Congressman and I just love him and he would make a super VP, but I'm afraid he is not the best choice because he is little known outside of Florida, except to C-SPAN junkies. He is rather fiery and I'm not sure how much independents and moderate Republicans would like him. But for me personally? - I'd LOVE to see Robert as VP of the US of A.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

20. No Way In Hell.

And it never ceases to amaze me how easily impressed people are. All it takes is a good speech from anyone and all of a sudden there are a million declarations of "Mr x for VP!!!!!".

Makes people look so dumb and thoughtless.

[Bad Thoughts]

23. I think I'll wait for the next heretofore unknown Obama supporter

... to make a big splash on TV.

[frickaline]

24. From yesterday, I'd prefer Levin. Wexler voted for the war

while Levin didn't.

[Medusa]

25. After his performance yesterday?

I'm all for it.

[hokies4ever]

26. Popular choice now that will fade with time

unless it's clear that he could deliver Florida for the Dems.

[ecdab]

27. I like Wexler, but he isn't a good choice for VP this year.

I think he has earned himself a speaking roll at the convention and a chance to increase his name recognition and leadership within the party.

[JoFerret]

28. The vetting process is

being overseen by James Johnson. The same one who gave Mondale Geraldine Ferraro (and her husband's business dealings.)

[billyoc]

30. I don't think there's ANY electoral calculus that gives the R's the white house without FL.

They lose Florida, they LOSE. If he could deliver Florida, that alone would be worth it.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

32. Florida is too screwed up, there's too many DINOS there

when you have Dems helping GOP stay in office, you are screwed.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is on a committee to get Dems elected - and what
does she do?

She protects hard core right winger GOP congressmen instead!