Why doesn't anyone want to run with Obama?

[underpants]

Why can't Obama find someone willing to be his VP running mate?


I think that talking point will be out by the end of the week.

[islandmkl]

1. uh...huh??

is there some time limit or something?

[thereismore]

2. Anyone? You have some inside knowledge? nt

[Kaylee]

3. Cause he has the cooties....

:sarcasm:

I definitely wouldn't put it past the media to try to make an issue out of his VP search....god I hate them!

[redqueen]

4. I bet they'll have 'firm confirmation'

that he's talked to several candidates, and they've all turned him down!

:o

[brooklynite]

5. Not every ambitious politician WANTS to be a Vice-President...

especially when you're likely to be overshadowed in the White House by a President Obama. Better to make a name for yourself in the House, Senate, Governor's Mansion etc.

As for the Republicans, they may assume that McCain is going to lose, but being on the ticket will give them an edge in 2012.

[underpants]

15. That's what I keep saying

Webb? Warner? first of all Warner hasn't even been elected yet. Secondly the life of a US Senator is a goooooooooood one. Who would want to give that up?

[NattPang]

6. They can always google

your headline and write,
another "Supporters ask"
article.

[smoogatz]

7. Iirc, three or four people, including Biden and Hillary, have already said

they would.

[underpants]

11. Yeah but there are reports, some people say ....

that Kerry Webb Warner have said no

[smoogatz]

17. Why isn't Joementum fellating Obama?

Now there's a headline for you.

[underpants]

18. Why isn't the Joementum carrying McHundred?

JOEMENTUM!!!!!!!!!!!

[Peacetrain]

22. Soooooooooo?

If some have said yes, and some have said no, not sure what all the hubbub is about.. it is the same thing every election..

[question everything]

8. Get Wes Clark

find a way to make lemonade from his remark that was taken out of context.

Except for being height challenged next to Obama, he is the ideal running mate.

[depakid]

14. Wes Clark may not want it

I love Wes, but he's got a bit of an ego....

[Skittles]

30. there are no politicians without "a bit of an ego"

no generals either

[Fire_brand]

9. Has he asked Hammer?

Then he hasn't asked everybody

[underpants]

13. Great point

:rofl:

[sniffa]

16. Please Hammer, don't hurt 'em

[AspenRose]

28. Hammer Time!

[TheDonkey]

10. Everyone who has "denied" interest is lying.

[harun]

19. They have likely denied interest because they are out of the running

and just want a little press.

[Skittles]

31. gawd

please, get your heads out of the fucking clouds

[paparush]

12. Because they want to stay out of the BFEE's crosshairs.

Literally

[NYC_SKP]

20. He has already made the selection.

Is everyone deluded?

Do you all believe that because no announcement has been made that nobody is willing to be VP, that no selection has been made?

Is everyone gullible that they believe that cable news, the NYT, HuffPost, and Kos are authentic and reliable sources of information.

What, do you think Obama is stoooopid?

You think he's out of VP possibilities and ideas?

He's a f'n genius, he's strategic, he's like a sniper, you won't know until it hits you.

(I'm not addressing the OP or all DUers specifically)

[underpants]

25. Well that could very well be

I am under the impression that they are floating names to see what the reaction will be of the general public (party higher-ups and big donors/organizations will be told directly)

[blogslut]

21. You're probably right

Arrgghh!

[DFW]

23. It's obvious who it will be:

Alexander Throttlebottom.

The obvious choice.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

24. lol

:rofl:

[blm]

26. I think some are FORCED to deny it because media casts a shadow on every attack made against McCain

or Bush that gets in the news as a mere ploy to get the VP slot, diminishing the integrity and blunting the force of the remarks.

Kerry wants to be able to attack McCain's policies for Obama WITHOUT the political drama the media wants to promote instead of covering the substance of the criticisms.

[Lilith Velkor]

27. He's got really long legs, you know

Hard to keep up with a guy like that.

[Alter Ego]

29. He probably has a ton of stamina and can run for quite a while.

It would make sense that he'd have problems finding someone to run with him.

Oh, that's not what you meant?