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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/27/AR2007102701155.html?nav=rss_politics">Webb Seen as a Potential 2008 Running Mate

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Direct and withering when talking about war, Webb can be awkward when the subject turns to his political ambitions -- particularly the vice presidential chatter that erupted shortly after he took office in January.

"This is like the conundrum -- there's no good answer," Webb said, laughing nervously. "I'm not in any way actively interested in doing that. Nobody is asking me about it, either."

Webb's political appeal is based on the fact that the Marine combat veteran, acclaimed novelist and former Republican figured out how to unlock a conservative state with an antiwar populism that spoke to small-town and rural voters as well as the Democratic base. As Democrats seek to widen their majorities in Congress next year, Webb is much in demand as a fundraiser and campaigner. New Hampshire Democratic officials said he is their inspiration as they attempt to defeat Sen. John E. Sununu (R) in 2008.

"He was elected because veterans and working people in Virginia felt they didn't have a voice in Washington," said state Democratic Chairman Raymond Buckley. "We've run into the same problem . . . and I predict a similar outcome here in 2008."

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Thoughts?

[AndyTiedye]

1. This is SOOOOO Kicked and Recommended!

gore 2008

[patrice]

2. I think a Vice-president Gore would have the luxury of focusing specifically

on environmental and climate issues, without loss of any of the power he would need to be effective.

I like Jim Webb, but you realize that he signed a letter in support of Project for a New American Century, don't you? I'm sure he's changed his mind about those people, but I wonder about his support for their concepts. We also have so many fine presidential candidates who ARE running, it seems dismissive of them to propose someone, Webb in this case, who isn't even a candidate for that office.

[Just-plain-Kathy]

3. Gore/Webb...I like it ...n/t