Check in here if you are 100% behind Barack Obama no matter who he picks for VP!

[democrattotheend]

The Clinton supporters who say they won't vote for Obama bug me, but what is even more mind-boggling to me is the Obama supporters who say they won't vote for him if he picks Clinton as his VP. Folks, we are a few hours away from getting our FIRST CHOICE AT THE TOP OF THE TICKET. Okay, I know he wasn't everyone's first choice...I know a lot of you started out supporting Kucinich, then Edwards, then Obama, or some other evolution. Maybe I am biased here because Obama was my first choice. But I am so excited that he is going to be the nominee and I can't believe anyone else who has supported him would consider not voting for him if he picks Clinton for VP. I have mixed feelings about whether or not he should...to me, it all comes down to quantifying her base of hard-core supporters. The people I met at the DNC meeting Saturday were certainly vocal, but they were no more than 1,000 people. The question is whether or not they speak for millions of people or are just a small but vocal group. Does the need to appease them outweigh the negatives she brings to the ticket? Can Obama trust her?

Those are questions that his campaign needs to ask and resolve, but at the end of the day, I'm going to be just as excited about getting to vote for Obama in November no matter who he picks for VP (within reason, obviously). If he decides that party unity can only be achieved by putting Clinton on the ticket then so be it...he's got my vote, my energy, my money, and my commitment to getting him elected no matter who he picks for VP. So who's with me?

[writes3000]

1. Me, me, me! I trust him! n/t

[Name removed]

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[Towlie]

159. I already have my bumper sticker ready!

[Radio_Lady]

286. Agree with both of your choices (despite your choice of that tiny font size...)!

May I borrow it?

Unity is democracy... we're ready to roll!

[Philjaye121]

165. Count me in.

I hope that he can live up to our hopes about him. I would vote for an "ass" before I would vote for a republican!

[papau]

185. He has my vote no matter who's VP - but if not Hillary then not one dime or ounce of effort to help

[WillyToad]

261. I just laugh at people who's bruised egos are like a ball and chain to them....

:rofl:

Some people just don't want to let go of their anger, preferring instead to wallow in it for eternity.

Hate is pathological.

[Radio_Lady]

289. Please give us time to heal, WillyToad. Thank you very much.

I don't hate anybody. Nobody's wallowing here. Not everyone thinks like you do and some people are more conciliatory than others.

PS. If the shoe were on the other foot, I would also expect Hillary to choose Barack.

Cordially,

Radio Lady in Oregon

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Radio_Lady/238

[eagertolearn]

333. This person has inappropriate responses...GOP plant is my view..ignore..

[Radio_Lady]

287. Not sure I'll go that far... but will ask WHY?

[Vote4Change]

315. "but if not Hillary..."

I pledge to contribute a dime and an ounce to cover the loss from papau ... along with the dollars and pounds I will contribute for myself if Obama chooses ANYBODY but Hillary. C'mon! She won't even congratulate him on his win and endorse his candidacy against McBush. She continues to try to destroy the party's chances in November for her own personal ambitions.

[NightWatcher]

2. I dont think Hillary helps as much as she and Bill hurt

the smart dems will vote D regardless in the fall. This move would only hurt us....

but I'd still vote for him and still work for him this fall

[Cathryn]

123. I agree with you

I trust Obama and will still vote for him if HRC is his VP choice. That being said, I trust his judgement and that's why I don't think this will be an issue.

[Radio_Lady]

352. Thanks to the three posters above. I trust Obama and his team to help him make the right decision.

Democrats unite! Let's go to the convention healed and revealed (VP chosen), and then on to a massive Election Day win!

[MindMatter]

323. That is why Obama will not go there. He has this whole thing figured out.

He has been ten steps ahead of all the other campaigns and pundits throughout this whole thing. This is one savvy dude, people. He will find a way to let Hillary save face, make her supporters feel good about supporting him and get a VP that can really help support his message of honest, sweeping change without bring any baggage to the ticket.

I'm not sure how he will do all of that, but he will. He is the man.

[Radio_Lady]

354. I essentially feel the same way. The words I am using are "courtly and well mannered" --

although they are certain antique words about a society, even a monarchy, that does not exist much anymore. I like the way he dealt with her last evening.

They both gave wonderful speeches at the AIPAC meeting today (television). It is clear that Senator Clinton spoke in a few more specifics, but Obama, as always, wins the Best Orator award.

Cordially,

Radio Lady in Oregon

[MindMatter]

379. He can afford to be "Courtly"

He has the votes. However, I believe it is fundamentally his nature to be well-mannered and win through persuasion and positive vibes.

Nonetheless, it helps when the Superdelegates are delivering such a clear-cut message. Basically this avalanche of SDs is a completely unambiguous message to Hillary. "Just stop. We don't want Barack to negotiate a typical political deal with you. We want to give him the space to run HIS campaign and really push for true change. That is how we will revitalize the Democratic grass roots in 50 states."

I don't know how a person can be so dense as to not get this message. But if Hillary insists, Obama will get another 120 of the undecided SDs and another 25 of Hillary's will switch to Obama. I just don't understand why she is making everybody go through this little dance.

[B Calm]

327. A smart man once said, it's better to have your enemy pissing from

inside the tent out, than have them outside the tent pissing in.

[GarbagemanLB]

3. No matter the VP, I'm in. I trust his judgement.

[silverweb]

4. I trust his judgement.

He's thoughtful, thorough, and pretty damn smart.

[RaleighNCDUer]

20. Which is why he WON'T pick Hillary as VP. nt

[silverweb]

68. My thoughts precisely.

:)

However, if he does pick her, I still trust that he knows what he's doing.

[Max_powers94]

5. I am 100% behind him now but....

If he picks Hillary for VP then I will be 50% behind

[dana_b]

6. I will be voting for Obama no matter who he picks as VP.

well.... unless it was some right wing conservative hack but chances of that are nill.

[BlueCaliDem]

281. I'm with you dana_b eom

[WeDidIt]

7. I sure am

I'm hoping he picks Hillary, though.

[scheming daemons]

8. 100% behind him if he picks anyone else.... 80% behind him if he picks Hillary...

...

it would show a lack of judgement that would concern me.

[KittyWampus]

17. Indeed. If he caves the way Gore caved with Lieberman UGH

[tekisui]

9. I will vote for the Democratic Ticket. Period.

But, I will not be 100% enthused if he picks a puke. I am indifferent to Hillary on the ticket, I see many pros and many cons. I don't think she will be it, but will vote for the Democratic Ticket.

[griffi94]

10. this should go a long way

toward separating the folks who are for obama versus the folks who just hate hillary.

[DS1]

11. Aside from Dick Cheney or Joe Lieberman, pretty much

[democrattotheend]

14. Okay, fair enough

If he picked his cousin Dick Cheney I'd have some second thoughts

[NotThisTime]

57. Eww good point, but he did say "Dick Cheney won't be on the ballot" so check that off LOL...

[pipi_k]

189. Or anyone with the last name "Bush"

They don't even have to be related to Curious George McChimpy Bush either

If I never hear the name "Bush" again, it will be too soon.


bleh

[JBShakes]

346. Well...

Maybe REGGIE Bush. They could make him Vice-President and "Secretary of Speediness", or something.

[Hippo_Tron]

222. I was about to say, I'd have to reconsider which candidate is senile if Obama picks Lieberman

But otherwise I'm on board 100%.

[Mz Pip]

12. Me, three.

:hi: Whatever helps. If he thinks it will help then it's fine by me.

[Bread and Circus]

13. Here...I might go WTF if it is Lieberman though.

[rebel with a cause]

129. If it is lieberman, I will be calling his office pronto.

lieberman has endorsed mccain and attacked Barack, so I don't think he will be on the short list. :rofl:

[fight4my3sons]

15. here

I trust his judgment.

[Flying Dream Blues]

I'm for Obama no matter what. And if Hillary had been the nominee I would have

been for her as well, with somewhat less enthusiasm, but that is my right. I'll get behind the ticket no matter what...this is NOT a year (if it ever is) to be petty to the expense of our country.

[Mad_Dem_X]

310. Exactly!

"this is NOT a year (if it ever is) to be petty to the expense of our country."

AMEN - Everyone needs to realize this!

[olkaz]

16. 100%

Let's get them.

[Goblinmonger]

18. Of course

and I would have been behind Clinton 100% if she would have won the nomination. 'Cause I'm not a prick like that.

[malik flavors]

19. I'm down. Put her on the ticket, whatever's best for the party.

But send Bill overseas to do goodwill, or something. I don't care to have him sticking his nose in everything if It's an Obama/Hillary white house.

[NatBurner]

21. yep

[JerseygirlCT]

22. I will trust his decision. And I will vote for the Democratic ticket

I don't have to like his decision, but I will trust it.

[grace0418]

23. OF COURSE I'm voting for Obama. I always intended to vote for the Dem nominee.

I will not be pleased if he chooses Hillary and Bill Clinton has his vice president (because, let's face it, it WILL be a package deal). But I'm not so stupid, arrogant and selfish that I would let McCain choose our next Supreme Court justices.

[rebel with a cause]

134. I am with you.

but it is Obama all the way for me. Been behind him since 2004, I won't jump ship now because I am no rat. Mmmm that cheese sure looks good. ;)

People are already standing at the stadium for Obama. My goodness, he is usually late and it is so early. Those people are going to be sooo tired, but I wish I was there. :bounce:

[Hope And Change]

24. It`s up to Obama to choose VP.If he chooses Clinton I would have no problem with it.

[Bicoastal]

25. I agree--it's like sending the world's best steak back to the kitchen...

...because the sprig of parsley is a bit wilted.

Quit whining and DIG IN!

[Duke Newcombe]

77. Damn, Bicoastal--you're making me hungry!!

...Obama approaching Presumed nom AND a delicious steak! Now THAT'S heaven!!

Duke

[vanderBeth]

26. Sure

I am hesitant about Hillary now, but if Obama supports her, I will trust his judgment 100%

[last1standing]

27. When I win the nomination then I'll choose my running mate.

Till then, I'm going to trust those who have managed to win to make their own decisions.

K&R!

[Jackpine Radical]

28. No way.

If he picks Darth Cheney or Jeb Bush, I'm votin' for McKinney.

[jaksavage]

29. Glad to be onboard

Folks are just wound up
Put the mouse down
stop being so shrill.
All the hype is to fill your TV screen
let go and focus on the success of democracy

GObama

[grantcart]

100% grant checking in

I learned a while ago to not second guess this guy.

Even when he screws up he will figure it up and fix it before I even know there is a problem.

[bigbrother05]

107. Agree, he's been way ahead of us for awhile.

He'll (his brain trust) know what will work. Know they've been studying this since Super Tues.

[Lisa0825]

30. I strongly prefer not to have Hillary as VP, but it will not affect my support for Obama.

:patriot:

[TheDebbieDee]

31. Yes! But I'll be 110% behind him if he picks Hillary as VP!

[Big Blue Marble]

32. I will vote for the ticket.

But I will have far less enthusiasm for the process. His campaign will have signaled that it is about politics as usual after all.
Obama will have appeared to have lost control of his candidacy by letting the Clintons pick his vice-president.

The Clintons will continue to make it all about them. The Republicans will bring up more embarrassing information about
both the Clintons making the race about them as well. All of her surrogates will be lurking on the TV.

And governing with the Clinton dramas in the Whitehouse will be extremely difficult.

Yes I will vote for this ticket if it happens but with far less joy and much more concern.

[Adelante]

33. I'm voting for Obama

Who he has on his ticket is for him to decide.

[RoseMead]

34. I don't want Hillary for VP

but it won't change my vote for Obama. :)

[Douglas Carpenter]

35. politics is full of disappointments. If he does select Hillary, I am sure this will not be the most

disappointing thing he ever does. The same would be true of ANY OTHER politician. Once he becomes President, I am sure he will have other decisions that are FAR more disappointing. The same would be true of ANYONE else who became President

This is REAL politics in the REAL world.

AS far as winning is concerned, there are arguments both for and against the strategic advantage of Hillary on the ticket. Nonpartisan and dispassionate analysis on this matter are about evenly split.

[Tom Rinaldo]

36. Sure. I'll trust his gut, since I'm confident he won't pick Lieberman lol n/t

[Meshuga]

37. I trust Obama to make a good decision

I'm in.

[peace13]

38. I will question his judgment if he picks Hill.

Plain and simple.

[fudge stripe cookays]

302. Yep.

Who wants to pick someone whose first task in office will be figuring out how to get him assassinated?

I'll vote for him regardless, but will cringe constantly waiting for the bad news if he picks her. I hope he's smarter than that.

[snacker]

39. I'm in. n/t

[BigAnth]

40. SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS FOR VP!!!!!!!!!!

If he doesn't pick Sponge Bob, he's throwing away the invertebrate vote!!!!!!

[walldude]

78. And the underwater pineapple mortgage vote!

:rofl:

[izzie]

41. I would vote for him. He can keep her in the old office building

I am sure that the VP used to have an office in that building next to the WH. I think it is called the Executive Office building. I seem to re-call that Bill moved Gore into the WH. Frankly I think the newness of Obama does not go with the oldness of Clinton. I just want the Clinton/Bush group to be gone.

[Califooyah Operative]

42. I have strong opinions about it but I'm 100% behind Obama. nt

[Bleacher Creature]

43. It's safe to say he knows what he's doing. n/t

[hisownpetard]

44. Obama, 100%, no matter what - although I truly hope he doesn't cave and ask Hillary.

[Bigleaf]

45. Count me in.

[BklynChick]

46. I am 100% behind him and if he picks her I assume he has a great rationale, but I don't like it

In addition to winning (which frankly, I think her candidacy hurts more than helps), this man has to govern with her as VP and that would be a total disaster.

[azmouse]

47. The Dems have GOT to win in Nov.

Whatever it takes... :patriot:

[and-justice-for-all]

48. HELL YES!!!

[Chrisnreno]

49. I have some reservations about Hillary on the ticket, however...

I will support Barack Obama 100% if he chooses her as his VP.

[uponit7771]

50. I think Richardson or Webb would do better but I'll get over it.

[woolldog]

51. Who said they won't vote for him if he picks Clinton?

I haven't seen anyone say that. And I know you're not talking about me since I never said that.

[Raster]

52. I will support Senator Obama even if his VP nominee is a sock puppet.

And I will LIKE IT!

[eShirl]

53. yep

[NotThisTime]

54. Checking in, I trust his judgement on the issue!

[Oberon]

55. I'm behind Obama 100%

[Dawgs]

56. My right nut for VP and I'll support him.

Winning is too important this time.

[No DUplicitous DUpe]

58. You Bet! nt

[RunningFromCongress]

59. In. Ppl forget that VPs are really powerless unless POTUS gives them power

[dascientist]

60. check

[pdxmom]

61. Definitely behind him, regardless of who he picks. He's run an excellent

campaign so far and shown us that he has a lot of good instincts about a lot of things. He'll do what is best for the country and someone who fits his message and be someone he feels he can trust and work with. I have faith in him with regards to this choice.

[melody]

62. Absolutely n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

63. PLEASE RECOMMEND THIS THREAD!!!!

as a supporter of Sen. Obama who does not particularly want him to pick Hillary

[Douglas Carpenter]

76. Kick and recommended

[NC_Nurse]

64. Right here.

I'd rather he didn't pick Clinton, but I trust his judgement.

[Politics_Guy25]

65. Yes yes yes!!/heck yes!!-n/t

:)

[TornadoTN]

66. 100% behind him

I wouldn't be happy with a Hillary V.P. choice, but I'll trust his judgment and work with the ticket.

[IsItJustMe]

67. I'll trust Obama. I won't like it. But I will trust his judgement. It will be hell on earth for

him though. He better sleep with one eye open.

[knixphan]

69. Beat the repugs.

That is all.

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

70. 100% - I would have voted HRC if the shoe was on the other foot.

[rox63]

71. He could choose Barney the annoying purple dinosaur for veep

And he'd still have my vote.

[sniffa]

72. I'm in

I respect his judgment and so I'll respect his pick.

[LiberalAndProud]

73. Count me in!

[Name removed]

74. Deleted message

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[seaglass]

94. You really need to seek help. n/t

[barbtries]

306. it's posts like this following a "deleted"

that get me so curious. and make me laugh too. that guy musta said something pretty raw...

[seaglass]

308. and I didn't even alert because I've seen similar comments left up. n/t

[JeffR]

75. He's likable enough...

... as far as I know.;-)

[angie_love]

79. Here

[cbayer]

80. I am 100% behind him

and will be very happy if Clinton is on the ticket with him.

[TeamsterDem]

81. Checking in. n/t

[Coexist]

82. .

[billyoc]

83. I'm with you, skipper, 'til the bitter end!

:patriot:

[cynatnite]

84. Clinton supporter here and Obama, too...

I hope for Hillary getting the VP spot, but if she doesn't, I'm still behind the Dem nominee. Will gladly and proudly support Obama. :)

[muryan]

85. Against the idea on principle

But I live with 3 strong Hillary supporters who would defect if she wasn't on the ticket. I trust Obama's judgement, and I know that he choose a VP based on whats best for the country. A combined ticket will rile up some fundies, but it also goes a long way towards unity...and theres a lot of positive ways to spin that.

[wvbygod]

86. Exactly enough to pull the lever...for now

I am still waiting to be impressed.

100% is asking a whole lot and only I can deliver that.

[onehandle]

87. Aye! nt

[vaberella]

88. I support him 100%.. If it's Clinton c'est la vie...

My top three are:
Sebelius, Hagel, and Webb. However if he chooses Clinton whatever.

[fishwax]

89. 100%

[TragedyandHope]

90. Checking in!

Although I might not agree with a certain choice of VP, I will fully support his decision and judgement. Obama has proven time and time again that he can surprise us and exceed all expectations. It may be that he can form a powerful, sincere alliance with Clinton and pull off the so-called Dream Ticket.

[TheDonkey]

91. I believe Obama will do what is right.

and that is NOT TO PICK HILLARY

[D23MIURG23]

92. His political skills impress me. I'm going to trust his judgement on this one.

[democracy1st]

93. fired up and ready to go

[Blue_In_AK]

95. I'm voting Democratic. n/t

[sweetroxie]

96. 100%

[tbyg52]

97. I'm in. He's done everything right so far. nt

[jgraz]

98. 80% behind Barack. 100% against McSame.

[JFN1]

99. GOBAMA!!!!!!

He's a smart guy, who's run a smart campaign. I totally trust he'll make a smart VP choice.

[DevonRex]

100. I'm with him no matter what. nt

[Critters2]

101. I'll vote for the Dem. BUt I can't say I'm at 100%

The bitterness and mean-spiritedness of his campaign have left a bad taste in my mouth.

[Matariki]

102. I voted for Clinton in my state's early caucus. I liked Obama fine

but feared the 'inexperienced' meme.

Since then, I've really been impressed with the way he's handled the campaign.

So to answer your question - yep 100% behind Obama, whoever he picks.

[newspeak]

228. I don't understand people buying into the "inexperience" meme

you had a Bush for over seven years-who it seems had very little experience--the Governor of Texas has less authority than some other states, oh except who they decide to kill-they get to appoint, I believe, two departments-labor and housing. So, how many blathering heads on the boob tube emphasized *'s experience, especially in foreign policy? As I understand, they were more worried if he was a "down home, aw-shucks boy" that you would just love to have a beer with. Of course, how many knew he could be an obnoxious drunk? Now, everyone is worried about experience--here, let me have a good laugh!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Okay, done with rant--I'm voting the Big O and whoever he choses for VP--okay, maybe not with Darth Cheney, K. Rove, Rice, Vlad the Impaler, Sauron, Hannity, O'Lielly or Limpballs.:hi:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

103. abso-LUTELY!

GOBAMA!

[ncgrits]

104. Have been from the get-go!

[BalancedGoat]

105. n/t.

:hi:

[uppityperson]

106. Of course I am. I have no idea whom he could chose that'd make me give it to McSame.

[Mass]

108. May be not Lieberman or Cheney. Except that, yes.

[rpannier]

115. Agreed but I'm 100% sure he won't pick those two

or zell miller or ed koch either

[Utopian Leftist]

109. Okay but please NO HILLARY!

I will support whomever President Obama chooses.

But please, God, NOT HILLARY! She and Bill obviously have a deal to save the Bush Crime Family from prison, so with her on the ticket there is NO WAY that Shrubya will end up in jail where he belongs.

[sasquatch]

110. *Raises hand*

[libnnc]

111. I trust his judgment.

it is his decision

[bcoylepa]

112. trust

and gratitude tonight

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

113. 100% Behind Him. Look At What's At Stake. You'd Have To Be An Absolute Moron Not To Be

after this is all said and done.

[rpannier]

114. 100% behind because I know he won't pick

zell-hell miller, joe LIEberman, ron silver or ed koch

Everyone else is fine with me.

[SlicerDicer-]

116. I am not behind hillary for VP it will destroy what Obama stands for.

[Aloha Spirit]

117. here

[Donkey_Punch_Dubya]

118. If it's Hagel I will be pissed

But thankfully that is a 1 in 1000 chance at best. I don't like anyone anywhere floating this crap.

[depakid]

177. If it's Hagel, he can count on my active opposition

instead of a begrudging vote.

[bullwinkle428]

181. Took the words out of my mouth! I'm fine with anyone but Hagel!

Mind-boggling is the only way to describe those that would rather have Hagel than Hillary... :crazy:

[yellerpup]

119. He will do the intelligent and principled thing.

I trust his judgement and will wholeheartedly support his candidacy no matter who he chooses as his running mate. K&R! :kick:

[shadowknows69]

120. Hear hear, he is our nominee. All other questions end with that.

[Joe Bacon]

121. KICK

Obama is the hope

Mc Cain is the dope!

[mindfulNJ]

122. checking in!

:hi:

[Ravy]

124. Me!!!

[mrs_p]

125. absolutely!

[MassLiberal]

126. represent

He's the one.

[treehuggnlibrul]

127. 100 percent. Unconditionally. nt

[raystorm7]

128. I will vote Obama if he picks Hillary, but that just proves he's no different than the rest of em...

and here we go letting the dirt back in the house again. So YES, he gets my vote regardless but I won't believe in his so called change if Hillary gets the VP spot.

[natrat]

130. whatever

[Imagevision]

131. 110% behind Obama and his VP. choice...

[complain jane]

132. Voting for him no matter who he picks

[sloppyjoe25s]

133. hell yes - his choice

[neverforget]

135. Absolutely!

[aaronbees]

136. 100 percent yes!

I trust him to make this call.

GOBAMA, baby !!!!!!!!!!

:patriot:

[Erin Elizabeth]

137. Ok first of all.

HILLARY. IS. NOT. GOING. TO. BE. THE. VP.

Secondly, if she IS in the VP slot, then HELLO four more years of Republicans!

[sendero]

138. Absolutely..

... even if he does pick HRC, my vote and my wife's vote is Dem, period.

[dnbmathguy]

139. Here here!

My first choice for VP would be Richardson, but I have faith in Obama's decision-making skills.

[goclark]

140. I trust him to do what is best for our country nt

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

141. I'm pretty much with you, but Hill isn't my personal first choice....

[Sparkly]

142. Totally.

I always said that there's NO doubt in my mind I'll be voting for our nominee! Did I also need to say there's no doubt in my mind I'll also be voting for our vice-presidential candidate?

C'mon, people!

[BuelahWitch]

143. I'm here!

:hi:

[YDogg]

144. unless it's a bush

[Baby Snooks]

215. But she is a Bush

She is a Bush. She and Bill both were used by the Republicans and in the end, figured, if you can't beat them, join them. And 100 million dollars later, they like it just fine.

[CaptJasHook]

145. Torn. Of course I'll vote Dem, regardless. But I don't think VP is the right place for Hillary.

It would send a nice message, though.

:dilemma:

[CTyankee]

146. I voted for Hillary in my Super Tuesday primary. I am 100% for Obama tonight.

And I don't care who he picks as VP, I support the ticket!

If you are a good Democrat, you will do the same!

[Peacetrain]

147. Iowa checking in and totally

for who ever Senator Obama chooses to be his running mate.. We worked hard to get him started .. and trust his good judgment..and are JUST HAPPY :party:

[kaiden]

148. Yo. That'd be me.

[Reeta77]

149. I'm In!

:dem:

[defendandprotect]

150. This anxiety to tie everything up with a bow has to go ----

[Radio_Lady]

284. Unity is democracy... we're ready to roll...

[defendandprotect]

363. "You're either with us or against us" . . . ????

[City Lights]

151. Count me in!

:bounce:

[loveable liberal]

153. thee Loveable Liberal adds a check.

[bigwillq]

154. I am.

Because I am 100 percent behind the DEM nominee.

[Baby Snooks]

155. What would Molly say?

Molly Ivins would probably be busy at this very moment putting the final touches on her latest column.

"Why I will not support Hillary Clinton for vice-president."

Hillary Clinton knew better than to claim Molly Ivins would have endorsed her. But she did claim Ann Richards would have.

I suspect both Molly and Ann would have written in Kinky Friedman rather than vote for her. For president. Or vice-president.

[jonestonesusa]

156. Ready and able to work for a Democratic victory...

Wisdom, luck, and hard work - all is needed to win this election and transform America.

I hope the pick for VP is Sebelius, Richardson, or Webb.

Go Obama!

[trickyguy]

157. You need to make that Clintons (plural).

:toast:

[DWilliamsamh]

158. I'm in. Regardless. VP choice could NOT make me NOT vote for Obama at this point.

[eridani]

160. I'm going with his political judgment here

Given who he has hired for his campaign, it seems to be very sound.

[Donkeykick]

161. If he doesn't pick Hillary,

I'll still vote for the gentleman, but I do not think that he will make it. :shrug:

[eridani]

162. I'll go with his political judgment here

Given his campaign hiring, it's been pretty sound so far.

[roesch]

190. Yes I will

At this point I would accept a Clinton as VP as long as Biden has a major position- I am tired of the destruction of this party and ready to get behind a historic movement to change the course of history.

[SunDrop23]

163. Here! Here! 10000000000000% behind Obama! (n/t)

[FunMe]

164. I'm voting for the DEMOCRATIC ticket!

Go Obama!

[annabanana]

166. Bingo I'm on board!! . . . . . . . . . . n/t

[mucifer]

167. WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Checking in!

[leftrightwingnut]

168. Yep!

:dem:

[DainBramaged]

169. You needed to ask?

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Arkana]

170. Count me in, brother.

Even if he picks Hillary (God help us all).

[mloutre]

171. YES! WE! CAN!

[bertman]

172. NO WAY!!! HILLARY USES BUSH TACTICS.

Lies, inuendo, trying to change the rules. Saying one thing then turning around and doing the exact opposite. She has exemplified the virtues of George W. Bush.

No frickin way I want her one heartbeat away from the Presidency. She has shown her true colors. She's a win-at-any-cost corporate power monger.

American needs NEW, OPEN LEADERSHIP not more of the Bushit we've been experiencing for going on eight, long years.

I have supported Obama with money and volunteering, but I will not vote for him if he selects her. That would totally trash the spirit of CHANGE and HOPE he has inspired in me.

And, last but not least, it would be the ultimate sign that he is a closet corporatist and not an agent of change.

[Zambero]

201. Well, that's politics

She wanted to win and gave it her best shot. I personally would hope for another VP choice. HOWEVER, sitting on the sidelines and watching McCain win would be a tragedy of historic proportions. The Ralph Nader all-or-none mentality has gotten us nowhere except to get Bush within striking distance of successfully stealing the 2000 election. I would hope that most of us have learned that lesson by now. Obama and Clinton are close enough on the major issues (the war, health care) to be compatible, and if Obama chooses Hillary, he still retains my wholehearted support.

[a la izquierda]

173. i'm so freakin' stoked!!!

[crim son]

174. Check!

Couldn't be more pleased.

[Maureen1322]

175. Hillary supporter yesterday,

Obama supporter tonight. I'd like to see Hillary as VP, but beating McSame is the most important thing to me.

[KaptBunnyPants]

176. So I'm hearing 4 more years of Dick?

Let me get the Party started.

Cheny! Cheny! Cheny!

recommended.

[alcuno]

178. Absolutely. President McCain is an intolerable option.

Speaking for all the middle aged white women I know, we're with Obama all the way.

[eggplant]

179. He gets my vote regardless...

but I'd *really* like him to pick Richardson.

[Stop Cornyn]

180. I've always been behind the Democratic nominee and our VP candidate no matter fills those roles.

Obama was my third choice, but a choice I'm thrilled with, and Hillary wouldn't be my first choice for VP but I'm 100% behind the ticket.

[Skarbrowe]

182. I will only have a problem if Obama picks Richardson.

Sorry, I really can't stand the guy.

Congratulations Senator Obama!!

[ruby slippers]

183. I'll vote for both of them, but I want a taste tester assigned....sorry, but, I still have a bad

taste in my mouth after the RFK remarks. Better left unsaid.

Anyway, I'll support whoever is on the ticket and somehow I am finding myself rooting for her just for her tenacity and the fact that it could be a dream ticket with double forces combined.

[Phx_Dem]

184. Absolutely behind him.

[csziggy]

186. I didn't care which one got the ticket, but am happy for Obama

My worst fear if he picks Hillary is that the Repugs will claim the young President is being controlled by a Machiavellian power behind the throne. And they would know how that could work, since Darth Cheney has had that role for the last eight years.

Here is an excellent reason to have Hillary Clinton as VP - think of all the powers that Cheney has invested in the office of VP. Now think of the Repugs' reaction if Hillary will be the one to inherit those powers. I'm just saying - it would be a delicious irony.

[dorkulon]

187. Here.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

188. He could pick a dead hamster and I'd back him

I vote for a philosophy of government, not personalities. No matter who he picks as V.P., it is Obama's view of how things should be that will set the tone of his administration. My only concern with HC is that she'd take the "heartbeat from the presidency" too literally.

[Tresalisa]

191. I'm 100% in and 100% behind Obama,

no matter who is the VP pick. THIS IS EXCITING!

:applause: GOBAMA!!!11!1!

[deacon]

192. 100% behind Obama. Voted for Hillary in our primary. Gobama! n/t

[1_cali_dem]

193. yES, AFTER

All this I'm in 100%:+

[Happyhippychick]

194. me.

[Curtis]

195. I am

I just hope it'someone like Biden or Clark

[Zambero]

196. No problems with Hillary whatsoever

It's really Obama's choice, and having Hillary Clinton on the ticket would not diminish my support one iota. We can't afford to take our eye off the ball this time, and that means ensuring that come January we witness President Barack Obama sworn in addition to electing an effective Democratic majority to Congress with which to undo the shameful record of the past 8 years. A "pass" would be a misguided vote for Bush III, something I certainly would not want on my conscience!

[janetblond]

197. I hope he DOESN'T pick HELLary.

Obama was stalked by Billary for 4 months.
If he picks her for VP, he will REGRET it.
He'll be STALKED by Billary (Billy & Hilly) for the next 4 years!!

[bhal123]

203. I agree for that and other reasons it's a bad idea

but I WILL still vote for Senator Obama in November.

[graywarrior]

198. Raises hand

[woofless]

199. Yup.

[TaffyMoon]

200. Congratulations Barack, US Democratic Party from Canada

WELL DONE!

[KillCapitalism]

202. Checking In.

I don't care who he nominates, he has my support. WE HAVE GOT TO BEAT BUSH III (McCain)

[EstimatedProphet]

204. He's going to be the nominee. He has my vote, period.

[xyouth]

205. I'm in

[Patchuli]

206. Me too but I would hope

he meant NO when he told her NO THE FIRST TIME SHE ASKED!

[blueseas]

207. yes

woohoo:) :) :) :) :)

[swilton]

208. Sorry, I held my nose when I voted for Kerry

I can't support another Clinton dynasty.  :crazy:

[JamesA1102]

209. Unless he pick's Jeb Bush then he's got my vote.

[Colobo]

210. Hell yeah!

[FloridaJudy]

211. Me, me, me!

Dayum! He just knocked it out of the ballpark with that speech!

I'm psyched. Can you imagine what it will be like to have a President we can be proud of?

[lojasmo]

212. Sure, but.....

I'll never put a Obama/Clinton sticker on my car....nor a sign in my yard.

[Jack Rabbit]

213. Fired up. Ready to go.

:hi:

[AgentCarrie]

214. YES!

She isnt my first VP choice, but if he picks her...then Gobama/Clinton 08!

[RoccoR5955]

216. 1000% Behind Obama, the alternative is just too repulsive! n/t

[Barrymores Ghost]

217. As much of a drag as I think Hillary would be on the ticket...

...Dem, no matter what.

[Left coast liberal]

218. I have been impressed at how Barack has handled himself. I trust his pick

[LSK]

219. yo!

[DinahMoeHum]

220. Fuck Yeah! Time to flush the Republikkkans down the toilet of history

and wipe them out for the next several decades.

Republikkkans. Suck. Like. A. Hoover.

To paraphrase what the Romans said about Carthage: The Republikkan Party Must Be Destroyed.

:kick::kick:

[DangerousRhythm]

221. Hell yeah!

:D

:dem:

[Rufus T. Firefly]

223. From "Change" to "More of the Same?"

He ran on Change...basically saying "I can bring change; Clinton is more of the same - voted for the war, part of the old politics, etc."

So how could he then pick her as VP? It would be seen as 'politics as usual' - pick your VP candidate based on getting votes, not on character or the issues.

Plus it's rewarding the behavior of her campaign after he 'stole' the nomination from them.

Cabinet post? Maybe. But not the heir apparent.

[tblue37]

224. I will vote for him no matter what. n/t

[volstork]

225. Never in my 42 years

have I been EXCITED about a presidential candidate. I'm excited about this one; I'm hopeful that he will bring America (the REAL America, not 'Murka) back.

[bagimin]

226. I think Hillary would be a bad choice for V.P.

but he knows that.

[Martin Eden]

227. Kinda goes without sayin

but I'll check in anyway

[DB1]

229. Trust in leadership is a good feeling. Good night all!

[izzybeans]

230. Present.

[Wizard777]

231. After that speech. Yes even if it's Hillary.

[Glorfindel]

232. Yes

Without question. He's earned my trust, devotion, and enthusiastic support!

[ncteechur]

233. Yo-put me down!

[BearSquirrel2]

234. Check (nm)

[disndat]

235. No brainer..

Obama would NEVER pick H.C. for V.P, period! Because - 1. her racist campagn. 2. Her campaigning on the possiblity of his assassination.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

236. Me me me!

[IndependentDem]

237. I will vote for and support and campaign for the Democratic nominee. period. n/t

[Tektonik]

238. I'll support the Democratic candidate for president, thus I'll be supporting Obama

[ollierozzie]

239. yep

yep,indeed

[alfredo]

240. I'm a delegate for Obama at the state convention. My wife is now

behind Obama.

[Nia Zuri]

241. Yo, Yo, Yo

[workinclasszero]

242. 100 percent

Even if it is..(vomiting in my mouth a little)..Hillary.

Obama leads America into the future!!!!!!!!!:applause:

[Melancholic Toaster]

243. I hope he doesn't pick Clinton for VP

But I'll still support him even if he does.

(Not even a dig at Clinton or anything, but there are so many good people out there for VP.)

[CadenBlaker]

244. It's his choice, not mine!

Hell I'll even accept Hillary.

[cemaphonic]

245. Obama is not Bush

I think Clinton would be a strategic error for the GE, but clearly his strategic vision for the elections thus far proves that he needs no second-guessing in that department. If he picks Clinton, I'll trust that he knows what he is doing.

Past the election? VP performs traditional VP roles, not a Cheney-style eminence grise, so who the VP is doesn't much matter to me. I would think Clinton would prefer to develop her power and status in the Senate to that, but perhaps not.

[Warren DeMontague]

246. Barring an anti-choice Republican like Hagel, I'm 100% solid.

But I know Barack Obama is a good Democrat, so I know he'll put another good Democrat on the ticket.

[SeattleGirl]

247. I am!

:bounce: :bounce:

[memory]

248. YES!

[jwirr]

249. Yes, totally.

[AbbyR]

250. I will, but I'm not really excited about it

I think Obama is all right, but he seems to me to be a rock star candidate, with too little experience to do the job - a nice guy, but not quite ready yet. America does love her American Idols. I started out with Kucinich, then Edwards, while keeping a half a hope that Gore would run. Then I moved to Hillary, and I still like her. But it's time to do everything we can to get the Republicans out, so I'm going to find an Obama bumper sticker to sit beside my Worst. President. Ever. sticker. It's time to move on.

[Foolacious]

251. I'm with you

Obama and his team will think long and hard and will make a good choice. If that choice is Clinton, it's because they think that's the best thing to do and I'll support it all the way.

I have voted in 8 presidential elections so far. This is the first one that I'm really excited about (in a positive way).

[Foolacious]

252. I'm with you

Obama and his team will think long and hard and will make a good choice. If that choice is Clinton, it's because they think that's the best thing to do and I'll support it all the way.

I have voted in 8 presidential elections so far. This is the first one that I'm really excited about (in a positive way).

[Historic NY]

253. I'm voting for the Democrat no matter what, our life depends on it.

[nikto]

254. Hooray!! Now, time to move ahead...

...and KICK REPUBLICAN ASS!!


ANY OF THESE WILL DO:


OBAMA/EDWARDS

OBAMA/WEBB

Or, in my dreams...

OBAMA/DEAN (the final death knell for the DLC)

[pollo poco]

255. He's our candidate, and I back him all the way. n/t

[4_Legs_Good]

256. Hell yeah!

I trust his judgement enough that I know who ever he picks for VP will be the right choice.

Man, I'm so looking forward to Jan 20, 2009!

David

[happygoluckytoyou]

257. GOBAMA GOBAMA GOYOURMAMA

[diane in sf]

258. I'm fine with it--I'm sure he'll pick someone decent.

[existentialist]

259. Check

I had stated that I would reluctantly vote for Clinton if she were the nominee.

The compelling logic is that I will also vote for Obama if Hillary Clinton is the Vice-presidential nominee.


I'll go better than that. I respect Obama enough that I won't try to influence his choice. He can better weigh the options without supporters like me jumping up and down on the scales trying to influence him one way or another.

[abburdlen]

260. Obama-Cheney doesn't work fro me

but just about everything else would.

[Kool Kitty]

262. I'm in.

GOBAMA and whoever he picks as VP!!!!!!

[endelfam]

264. I trust him.

He has my vote, however the vp spins out.

[WillyToad]

263. I am in...

[Buzz Clik]

265. yep

[Miss Chybil]

266. I'm in. nt

[Bette Noir]

267. I'll vote for Obama, whoever is on the second tier

But I'll have to hold my nose, if it's Clinton.

Go, Richardson!

[TexasLady]

268. oh yeah

without a doubt

[Tiggeroshii]

269. Yes.

[AllyCat]

270. 99.999%

If he picks GWB, I'm out.

[PianoBlack]

271. To say my peace.....

I don't post a lot on this forum. I read a lot and love hearing the opinions of other people here. This is something that is very important to me that I need to say.

I don't care who Obama takes as a VP. I don't. As a matter of fact, I couldn't CARE LESS who he takes as a VP as long as it isn't someone as bad as John McCain. I will be honest with you, if McCain wins...I am moving to Canada. I am 100% serious about that. If John McCain wins this next election then everything I stand for as a human being will be turned on it's end. That man will prove that this country has sold it's soul to the GOP and we have learned NOTHING. Not a damn thing.

I have been an Obama voter from day 1, but even if Hillary had won...I would have swallowed my pride and followed her. Why? Because NO ONE is worse for the job than McCain. NO ONE. And NO ONE would be worse for our country than John 'Moneybags' McCain.


And you could say "yeah, it's easy to say that...Obama won." Yeah...but this is something I decided a long time ago. I will not allow our country to go through more of this senseless war, having our rights taken away from us.... I mean...think about it. do you really want to lose the right to chose? or how about even more of our privacy?

Think about it.

[jennied]

272. I agree....

I trust his judgment entirely, and will be behind him 100%.

But I hope that he doesn't choose Hillary. Hillary would be good only for getting the democrats back together and insuring a win against the republicans. But after the race, then what? I don't trust Hillary. And I don't want to gamble it.

But if Obama sees something that I don't see then, I'm all for it.

I hope that Obama doesn't succumb to peer pressure and choose Hillary as his VP.

[marimour]

273. not 100% if hillary is vp but I will vote for him regardless

[MrScorpio]

274. Let's take back the White House!

[calimary]

275. Checking in!

I'll support whatever, and whoever, he chooses.

[WilliamPitt]

276. Yo

[Roxy66]

277. Obama will get my vote!!

[ShortnFiery]

278. Yes, I trust Obama. eom

[justinthebull]

279. yo!

:)

[XemaSab]

280. w00t!

Cough, cough, Richardson, cough, Schwietzer, cough, Webb, cough, cough.

Damn, this cold is BAD!. x(

[frog92969]

282. If he picks any DLCer, his credibility will be destroyed with me.

But I will vote for him anyway because there's no other choice.

So yes.

[Radio_Lady]

283. See my journal post back in April! The answer is YES!

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Radio_Lady/238

[schrodinger_I]

285. I like him

This is Historic!!!

[Pushed To The Left]

288. Checking in! I want to see every damn DUer checking in on this thread! n/t

[bry2k]

290. Al Gore reprise? ;-)

I know it probably couldn't happen in a million years...but the more I think about it, the more it seems to make sense in every way but one. The VP role is the role of a policy surrogate; a specialist who practices in a few specific areas that fit within or enhance the administration (our present administration obviously notwithstanding). Wouldn't it be cool if Al Gore reprised his role as VP and led the environmental policy (among other things) for the Obama administration? Don't know about y'all, but that would really excite me. This is the one area where I still feel Obama is not speaking strongly enough. I want an Apollo moon-mission equivalent commitment to reforming our national energy policy, a hydro-electric superhighway from NY to LA within the next 10 years, a massive investment in new energy infrastructure and the complete abandonment of oil for personal transport...all of which could be done easily when you consider the money we have wasted "investing" in war. Al Gore could lead that effort as part of the Obama adminstration and claim the glory while serving his nation again.

sigh...but I know...it's ridiculous...because people would piss on Gore for moving sideways instead of moving up. That's the thing I hate most about politics...the peer pressure to always obtain more and more power.

I'm okay with Hillary as Secretary of Health and Human Services. But not VP...I think any Clinton presence in the White House would be a major distraction to Obama's administration. Not that I would vote against Obama, but I would be really shocked if he picked her.

[NBachers]

291. Of Course I'm Voting For Him

AND his choice of president.

[hardtoport]

292. I'm in...

I would prefer Janet Napalitano if he's going to put a woman in the VP slot, but even if it's Hillary, I'm there. If he doesn't pick Hillary, it don't believe it will be because of any personal animosity. It will be because Hillary on the ticket would turn out more Republicans.

[Sunnyshine]

293. K&R-Count me in. All the way.n/t

[Pachamama]

294. I'll vote/support him no matter who his running mate, but I think it would be a HUGE mistake to pick

Hillary as his running mate. While it should be a cake walk to beat the Republicans after 8 years of Bush disaster, but I don't think the general election is going to be quite so easy. I think that McCain and the Republicans are going to pull out National Security and Terrorism and military experience as being the big issues and I think that the only weakness that Obama has is that he has no military experience, so therefore he needs a running mate who does. For this very reason I think that he needs to choose someone like Sen. Jim Webb, a former Marine, former Republican, former Sec. of the Navy and has a son fighting in Iraq...and he represents a southern state, something that wouldn't hurt his ticket either.

I think that he should make Hillary his first nominee for Supreme Court when he has the chance for an appointment....I think that the legacy that Hillary could leave and build as a Supreme would be far more than as POTUS.....

I think Obama would be making a HUGE mistake in choosing her....I hope he doesn't fall to the pressure that will be coming from the Clinton camp...

[Jennicut]

295. He should pick whomever will help him most in November

If that is Hillary, so be it. She might hurt him by being part of the old school Dem party leadership or may help him by bringing in the voters she got in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, etc. Too early to tell right now. I think Obama deserves some time to think about it and he should not be forced to pick her but I don't think its a horrible choice to pick her either.

[DFW]

296. Al Gore made it clear and plain: no way.

He'll be active doing SOMETHING, but it won't be that.

Hillary would be fine with me, although I think there are other
choices that would make more sense for both Obama and Hillary.

As long as the ticket is strong, unified, and wins in November,
all other considerations are secondray.

[Hekate]

297. You betcha. nt

[caseycoon]

298. I support the DEM

no matter what!
:hi:
oops!
Forgot to change my avatar
GOBAMA!!

[cleveramerican]

299. He's gonna kick mcain's ass!!!

I hope he picks Biden.

[onenote]

300. yep

[georgecolombo]

301. Absolutely!

Whomever he picks is fine with me. His judgment has been spot on every step of the way. I'm not inclined to second guess him at this stage.

[barbtries]

303. that's the name with the D next to it right?

that's WHAT i'm voting for.

[rambler_american]

304. Obama was not my first

second or third choice. But he is totally my choice now.
-I'm a yellow dog dem.

[Doug.Goodall]

305. I'm voting Democratic no matter what

It is too important to have a Democrat as the President. We have to do what ever it takes to prevent the Republicans from continuing in power.

[Amimnoch]

307. Was a Senator Clinton supporter, The nominee WILL have my support.

Senator Obama, as our candidate will definitely have my support with or without Senator Clinton on his ticket, and I've been a Clinton supporter ever since DK dropped out. My main concern is that the next president have the ,D after their name. I just hope the Senator Obama camp is as right as they think they are about his electability now, because if he does loose the general to Bush3.0.. I'm gonna be one exceptionally unhappy camper.

Hell, now that I think about it.. to some extent I can't loose now..

If Senator Obama wins the presidency I can celebrate a great victory.

If he looses to Bush3.0, I'll be pissed to no end, but at least I'll have bragging rights here that Hillary should have been the candidate to take him on.

[high density]

318. Bragging rights?

There are no bragging rights attached to hypothetical general election campaigns that never existed. There's no reason to assume Clinton would win victory either.

[Mad_Dem_X]

309. 100%, yes!

We need to all get together now and focus on whooping McSame's ass in November!

[Tim4319]

311. I am 100% behind Barack Obama!

He's got my vote.

[reflection]

312. Present! n/t

[terrya]

313. I am 100% behind Barack Obama.

I know I'm going to be disappointed with him somewhere down the road....I still have a bit of a trust problem with him re: GLBT issues. But around here, that's irrelevant, so I guess that's some whining on my part.

But, be that as it may...I am completely, solidly, behind Barack Obama as the nominee.

[happygoluckytoyou]

314. SORRY....CHOOSING HILLARY WOULD MAKE ME QUESTION HIS JUDGMENT!!!

SORRY.... I EXPECT THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, MR OBAMA, TO BE A BRIGHT MAN, THE MAN WE SAW ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL----

IF THE ONLY WAY HE CAN UNITE THE PARTY IS TO CAPITULATE.... THEN WHAT CAN WE EXPECT WHEN HE GOES TO TALK TO OUR ENEMIES ?

TIME FOR THE MAN TO STAND UP AND BE STRONG.... THE ONE THING HE SHOULD LEARN FROM HILLARY, HOW TO FIGHT!!!!!!

[bertha katzenengel]

316. Well, of course.

I'd say "duh" except that it's clear some won't.

[high density]

317. If he picks Clinton I will wonder WTF he meant with this "change" stuff

She doesn't fit his campaign at all. It would be yet another awkward linking like the last two tickets we've had.

[TomClash]

319. A No Brainer

Anyone not 100% behind him no matter who he picks is not a Dem.

[yellowdogintexas]

320. no way would I miss opportunity to vote for this man to lead this nation

even if he picks the neighbor's cat as a running mate.

I will be like Natcher and you'll have to carry me in to the voting place on a stretcher with an IV and let me vote with my last good breath.

I have not anticipated an election this much in a LONG time

[YOY]

321. 100% but don't expect me to cheer if it's someone I don't like

n/t

[MasonJar]

322. I am behind the nominee chosen by the majority of dems. And that is

a big strong PERIOD.

[MarianJack]

324. My Heart is FULL!

I started out a Hillary supporter. I swithed to Obama (but not AGAINST Hillary).

UNITY & PEACE & VICTORY!

[Robyn66]

325. Here! (nt)

[trickydix2000]

326. I'm with him

I hope he picks edwards, but i will vote for him no matter who he picks

[SaveAmerica]

328. rec. # 201, behind Obama 100%

[weezie1317]

329. I'm in!

[superxero044]

330. Unless its Cheney

I will vote for Obama 100% for sure in the fall.

Clinton being on the ticket could not prevent my vote.

[Pacifist Patriot]

331. Obama would have to pick Rush Limbaugh as his running mate for me not to vote Dem.

I suspect my vote is safe.

[democrattotheend]

383. I have to admit, I'd have second thoughts then too

But since Obama's only 46 I wouldn't be too worried.

[eyepaddle]

332. I'm in.

But then I was always in for the Dem!

But now, more than ever I don't think we can survive another Republican President.

GOBAMA

[zanne]

334. Right here. nt

[Enthusiast]

335. Obama has my support, 100%!

No matter how much they distort his words and their meaning, no matter how much swiftboat distortion we see, I will be voting for Obama.

[Weevlitz]

336. 100% here!

Hillary is not my first choice for V.P....but I can certainly live with that choice if he makes it. The important thing is...there is only 1 miserable old man standing in the way of Barack Obama becoming the next President! If he can beat Hillary...he can beat this schmuck!

[aintitfunny]

337. %100 support here! (eom)

[NewEnglandGirl]

338. I am behind him

no matter who he chooses for VP. I trust his instincts and decisions.

[goodhue]

339. For sure

Even if he picks Hillary, which I sure hope he don't, I am 100% behind Barack

[eagertolearn]

340. I'm behind him no matter who is on the ticket but I hope

he isn't pressured into a decision. He needs to pick who would complement him. If that is HC then so be it!

[cloudythescribbler]

341. AMEN! (i do have PREFERENCES for VP, of course), but Obama was MY first choice also ...

the best candidate who could win

[EV_Ares]

342. Fired Up - Ready To Go, Fired Up - Ready To Go, yeah Obama all the

way, been with him from the beginning and will stick with him.

[BlueEyedSon]

343. As opposed to voting for McCain?

[Patiod]

344. As Thom Hartmann says "vote McCain = vote death"

More war, less health care, back alley abortions. No way.

I don't care who Obama picks, I'm not voting McCain. Period.

[dmallind]

345. Well 99.999% I guess

It is POSSIBLE he could make a VP pick so damn stupid I would lose faith in his judgement but pretty frickin' unlikely. It would have to be a "reach across the aisle to Inhofe or Coburn" type of idiocy.

Don't think that's too likely so pretty much 100%!

Just like I would have been 100% behind Hillary, or Edwards, or Dodd etc had they prevailed in the end.

[Fran Kubelik]

347. I'm on board!

:hi:

[Labors of Hercules]

348. 100% regardless, but...

I know he's strong enough to say no.

[pbca]

349. I will vote for him - I will actively encourage him to pick someone other than HRC though

[Fly by night]

350. Check in here if you are compelled to check in here.

[info being]

351. Anyone but Clinton or Lieberman...yes ;-)

[Stand in agreement]

353. Michelle vs. Lady Di on dresses

Michelle will also be a great example for the women in America as a Help-Meet. Hillary stood by her man, and her biblical ground is what kept the two of the together and strong. But regardless of what some may say about Michelle's dressing, she represents class and sophistication, just as Lady Di did. Mold your girls at a young age to be debutants, to be marketable, to speak correctly and clearly. Teach your young men to be gentlemen, to not wear saggy clothing, to be resourceful, confident not cocky. Enroll children in debate team classes, chess, golf and science fairs and journalism, Toastmasters, mentor programs, etc. The Obama couple will need the children of the future to be ready to lead.

[john doe jersey]

355. If you're willing to throw away your beliefs and ideology out of pure bitterness and spite,

then we can probably do without you, even if it means the election.

This was Hillary's election to loose and she did. Once her supporters step back and realize that, they will hopefully get mad at her for botching this, and not at Obama for not botching his.

Once it's over (for real, an actual concession), and once people have had a chance to cool off, all this "I'd rather vote for a Republican than for Obama" mania coming from democrats will die down (I'm still not convinced it exists outside of the worlds of CNN and Faux News peddle). One day, hopefully closer to now than to election day, McCain will do or say something stupid (this shouldn't be a campaign strategy, but it's bound to happen) and that person will all of a sudden realize that they have everything in common with Obama (who's positions are near lock-step with Clinton) and nothing in common with McCain.

[Ysabel]

356. yes...

and i hope he picks richardson...

[sktmax]

357. count me in!

[davidwparker]

358. of course. this close to the edge everyone needs to rally behind the

nominee. Vote Pelosi and Reid out, but fall in line behind the president and vp nominee.

[drm604]

359. Count me in.

I would've been 100% behind either of them considering the alternative.

[kestrel91316]

360. Our nominee will have 100% of my support. Heck, 110%.

However, I don't wanna jinx things. He doesn't have the actual nomination yet. Clinton has not bowed out yet (unless I missed something - I am at work).

So I am reserving my celebration until it's a done deal.

But yeah, President Obama sounds GREAT to me!

[JAbuchan08]

361. I've been working against Hillary from the beginning

not because I have some sort of irrational hatred of Hillary (it's perfectly rational ;) ) but because I believe she is emblematic of the go-along to get-along attitude that has hurt democrats for the past 16 years and has earned us media consolidation, the war in Iraq and welfare reform (among other things).

I'm sorry I like Obama and everything. I think he will be quite a good president, but I didn't vote for Obama I voted against Hillary. Because she voted for the WAR. I will be quite disappointed if she is given the vice-presidential nod.

[dave123williams]

362. As long as he doesn't fuck up and nominate Lieberman. I know there's no chance, just sayin.

[Marie26]

364. Check

Former Clinton supporter here, now totally behind Obama no matter who he chooses as VP. I don't think he's obligated to choose Clinton as VP, but he might end up having to do it anyway in order to unify the party.

[Flirtus]

365. I'm in!

Been in since December.

Hoping for Edwards. Because my Black friends were supporting Edwards. I love it when race is NOT the MAIN ISSUE.

[melissinha]

366. I'm a Democrat, of course!

No brainer... I don't trust her.. but I trust him and will not stand for a McCain presidency...

[FreeStateofWinston]

367. He has my trust and continued support.

:patriot:

[tabatha]

368. The country needs him.

[bdamomma]

369. I totally support Sen. Obama.

:thumbsup:

[davidlynch]

370. K/R

:kick:

[PoliticalAmazon]

371. I'll never vote for Hillary, n/t

[DemzRock]

372. I'm 100% behind him unless he picks

A Lieberman or Zell type or a Republican, which he won't.

I am a Hillary supporter, but as I have said all along, ANYONE but McBush or other warmonger Republican.

So Go Obama!

[urbuddha]

373. Barack Obama All the Way !

OBAMA 2008 !!!

[Time for change]

374. I hope he doesn't pick here, but I will certainly support him no matter whom he picks

The alternative is McCain and very likely WW III. We should all keep that in mind IMO.

[gorfle]

375. We have no choice.

This election is going to be between the Democratic Party vision and the Republican Party Vision. It is a critical juncture in our nation's history.

Unless you want another 8 years of what we have already had, we have no choice but to vote Democratic in this election. No matter WHO Obama picks for vice president.

[Xenocrates]

376. Count me in! (nt)

[Vattel]

377. 100% unless Webb is his VP

[adigal]

378. I will vote for him, no matter who he picks as VP

Absolutely!!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

380. If he's the nominee, he has my vote and 100% support

I still say Dennis Kucinich is the man to be President, but I'll go with what the majority want and will vote DEMOCRATIC in November.

[chrinich]

381. VP choice is immaterial to me! Obama has my vote REGARDLESS!

Although I want it to be someone who will strengthen his ticket, who he chooses won't sway my vote ... well, except if it were Bill O'Reilly ... but what are the chances of that? ;-)

[demnan]

382. He's our nominee

and I will enthusiastically support him!