Obama Gives VP Hints
EmailUSA Today’s ‘On Politics’ blog reports: Barack Obama told USA TODAY this afternoon that "yes," he has made up his mind about whom his running mate will be — but he would not reveal the name or just when he will tell the nation about his choice. USA TODAY’s Kathy Kiely writes that:
In an interview in Chester, Va., the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said he’s made up his mind, but he would not say whether he’s informed that person yet. "I won’t comment on anything else until I introduce our running mate to the world," he said. "That’s all you’re going to get out of me."
Obama said it was a difficult decision. "We had some great choices."
Obama said he wanted somebody who is "prepared to be president" and who will be "a partner with me in strengthening this economy for the middle class and working families."
He said he was looking for not just a partner but a sparring partner. "I want somebody who’s independent, somebody who can push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House."
Here’s a very brief audio clip of the exchange Kathy had with Obama about whether he’s made up his mind.
The full story will be available later today.
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Who does that sound like?
Posted by: rachel | August 21, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
Wow.. those “hints” would apply to any democrat.
Posted by: a reader in georgia | August 21, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
phony.
Posted by: fact check | August 21, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
Guys, stop guessing and wait for Obama to say it. I really hate this tea leaves reading!!!!
Posted by: carl29 | August 21, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
Leaked
It is “Ayers”
Posted by: ddd | August 21, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
I am so tired of the way Obama conducts — what is the big deal. Let everybody know and go on with your campaign. Can he just be decisive and be like a leader once?
Posted by: amy | August 21, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
found this interesting article about obamas tax code
here is an excerpt
The Tax Policy Center, a research group run by the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, has done the most detailed analysis of the Obama and McCain tax plans, and it has published a series of fascinating tables. For the bottom 80 percent of the population — those households making $118,000 or less — McCain’s various tax cuts would mean a net savings of about $200 a year on average. Obama’s proposals would bring $900 a year in savings. So for most people, Obama is the tax cutter in this campaign.
and the link
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/magazine/24Obamanomics-t.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&pagewanted=print&adxnnlx=1219345768-e8KeuBUTxXmgaHoAxycQfA
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
obama doesnt have the balls to surround himself with strong minded people. thus it wont be hillary but some yes man.
Posted by: ron | August 21, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
I hope Obama selects any one other than Mrs. Clinton.
He may win with Mrs. Clinton on the ticket and I want him to lose. Sen. Clinton can run again in 2012 only if he loses.
Obama, hopefully, with his arrogance in place will select Bayh or Nunn.
Posted by: Roger Miller | August 21, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
All told, Obama would not only cut taxes for most people more than McCain would. He would cut them more than Bill Clinton did and more than Hillary Clinton proposed doing. These tax cuts are really the essence of his market-oriented redistributionist philosophy (though he made it clear that he doesn’t like the word “redistributionist”). They are an attempt to address the middle-class squeeze by giving people a chunk of money to spend as they see fit.
He would then pay for the cuts, at least in part, by raising taxes on the affluent to a point where they would eventually be slightly higher than they were under Clinton. For these upper-income families, the Tax Policy Center’s comparisons with McCain are even starker. McCain, by continuing the basic thrust of Bush’s tax policies and adding a few new wrinkles, would cut taxes for the top 0.1 percent of earners — those making an average of $9.1 million — by another $190,000 a year, on top of the Bush reductions. Obama would raise taxes on this top 0.1 percent by an average of $800,000 a year.
It’s hard not to look at that figure and be a little stunned. It would represent a huge tax increase on the wealthy families. But it’s also worth putting the number in some context. The bulk of Obama’s tax increases on the wealthy — about $500,000 of that $800,000 — would simply take away Bush’s tax cuts. The remaining $300,000 wouldn’t nearly reverse their pretax income gains in recent years. Since the mid-1990s, their inflation-adjusted pretax income has roughly doubled.
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
CLINTON LOST YOU FOOLS
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
and ron the only candidate surrounding himself with YES men is McSame
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
it is Hillary Clinton!
Posted by: Francisco Cardenas | August 21, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
IT WILL BE A REPUBLICAN WOMAN AND TIP IS IT WILL BE TEXTED ON SATURDAY MINUTES BEFORE HE TAKE THE STAGE..!!!
Posted by: Mike | August 21, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
I hope Obama CHOKES ON A BONE…
Posted by: David Miller | August 21, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
This has certainly been an ‘affirmative action’ election.Endless VP speculation for BHO and appearing 7 times on the cover of Time Mag ( 2 for McCain: how’s that for fair and balanced?). A very flattering pic, too, given his lugubrious visage.
Posted by: Marty | August 21, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
If Obama picked Hillary for VP, he would end up like Vince Foster.
Posted by: cathy | August 21, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
SEBELIUS!
You morons are hardly worth responding to. In other news, PICK SEBELIUS!
Posted by: squintz | August 21, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
Mecane steels people heart by telling his captivitu in vetnam and when he talks about it he thinks makes his listeners to belive he is the only vetran from that wrongly started war and finished shmefully.
He uses it like a currency to buy peoples heart, ear and now their vote AMERICA WAKE UP BEFORE CRYING FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
MACANE STOP USING YOUR EXPERIANCE IN VETNAM AS ACURRENCY TO BY PEOPLS HEART BECAUSE YOU ARE FROM RICH FAMILY AND GOT A CHANCE TO BE ON NATIONAL STAGE DONT MAKE MONY AND STATUS WITH THAT EXPERIANCE. THERE ARE MANY VETRACE WHO DIDN’T HAVE A CHANCE LIKE YOU AND CANNOT CASH IN TELLING THEIR STORY. WE ARE TIRED OF LISTING YOUR BLABLA BLA …..VETNAM……BLABLA…. TALK REALITY NOW.
Posted by: JOJO | August 21, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
I just got a text a couple of minutes ago from the Obama Camp. He choose Hillary!!!!
Posted by: Travis Chapman | August 21, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
OBAMA ACTS LIKE HE IS IN HIGH SCHOOL.
I’M NOT TELLING, I’M NOT TELLING!
GROW UP OBAMA!
Posted by: Frank - South Hampton, Ny | August 21, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
If it is someone who is ready to be President, then the only person it could be is Hillary Clinton. This may be his only choice if he wants to win the presidency. According to the recent polls its not looking good for Obama and Hillary is the only person that can change that.
Obama/Hillary
Posted by: Joe | August 21, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
Didn’t Jeremiah Wright say that he was going to be Obama’s running mate? I’m pretty sure he did at the National Press Club in Washington last spring.
Posted by: Khan Krum | August 21, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm
this veep guessing is creating a buzz, and has the entire nation paying attention to relatively mundane news and process.
nice work Obama’s campaign folks. this is like reality show with drama instances. it could be that he is picking lesser know person and this buzz has given it a publicity.
there is nothing more to it.
Kaine I think
Posted by: sp | August 21, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
The salient point is the “sparring partner” phrase.
Let’s recall, “Who has Obama been ‘sparring’ with over the last year?”
The choice will be Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: latviabruce | August 21, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
Obama can step down as VP and it will be grate if he make Clinton as president.
Posted by: Ahmed Abouesh | August 21, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm
HEY JOJO!
AT LEAST MCCAIN HAD DONE A SERVICE FOR HIS COUNTRY! WHAT HAS OBAMA DONE BESIDES GOING TO OTHER COUNTRIES AND TALKING ABOUT ALL THE BAD THINGS AMERICAN HAS DONE INSTEAD OF ALL THE GOOD AND BAD THAT AMERICA HAS DONE. MCCAIN DOESN’T HANG AROUND WITH AMERICA HATING PEOPLE – AND THAT WIFE OF HIS. – SHE ALWAYS LOOKS ANGRY! IF I HAD THAT MUG I GUESS I WOULD BE ANGRY TOO.
Posted by: BRIAN - CHICAGO | August 21, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm
Those comments tend to sound like Hillary.
Posted by: hopesprings52 | August 21, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
I am not going to vote for him because he is anti-Pakistan.
Posted by: Ahmed Abouesh | August 21, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
If it’s not Hillary, McCain will win.
Posted by: Brian | August 21, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm
It’s Bill Richardson, I know ;-)
Posted by: Michelle O - Chicago | August 21, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
you all are idiots, he just picked Newt Gingrich which is the only Dem that is qualify to be president. oops i forgot, he is a Rep. haha
Posted by: Flint | August 21, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
I hope it is the guy hauling his own stumps to the dump while mcCain is forgetting how many homes he owns…
and what a mortgage payment or a student loan application looks like… or a tax form…or a …
oh that’s right he has never seen one…
Posted by: dl | August 21, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
the suspect is biden. gosh biden has been a politician longer than mccain.
another old, political insider, so much for change eh!
Posted by: sonia trevino | August 21, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
Don’t you LOVE the idea of Obama being President. The thought of another dullard for Pres!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Posted by: dutch boy | August 21, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
I hope he picks Al Gore. Gore would have been my first choice if he had decided to run.
Posted by: fatcat_hobbes | August 21, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
I hope he chokes on my bone.
Give peace a chance, eh?
Posted by: JOhn Lennan | August 21, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
I just got the text from the Obama Camp!!! Did anyone else get it? I’m so excited I can hardly wait for the real announcement. Did anyone else get the news?
This is what I got:
Dear Loyal Democrat followers of my incredible and ridiculous raise to political fame. I have fooled you all for too long. I can’t believe you have been led around like fools for the last year or so. I’m still in diapers, the most junior Senator in the US Senate, I have no experience what-so-ever and I have fooled you all. Great- what a joke I am! Now that I have gotten this off my scrawny a$$ chest, had my idiot wife disgrace this country by saying she was never proud of it, I want you all to know I’m a damn fool; she’s a damn fool and although I have been chosen to led this pathetic political party, I wont do it alone. I have chosen a candidate that is even worse than I am at leading. You know Him (Cough, Cough – Hmm Her) as Billary. Billary everyone! My VP choice!
Posted by: Travis Chapman | August 21, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
it’s the guy haulin stumps it’s got to be…
maybe Biden can get a second job cleaning up one of mccain’s houses…
he could bill him…
something Mccain has never seen…a bill
John you know those things that Charlie Black and Randy Scheunneman use to sweep off the table before you hired them to your team.
it’s like a mortgage payment…oh never seen one of those either? or a student loan application
medicare? uh small business loan app?
tax form?
college application? oh dad took care of…
Posted by: dl | August 21, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
When is McCain going to stop the POW kick. That old horse has been ridden to a standstill. Its time to put it out to pasture – with McCain in the saddle!
Posted by: Cataplasm | August 21, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
Obama’s wife looks angry? john mcsame’s wife looks like a pretty version of the cprypt keeper. And i am talking about the on he is married to now not the one that was injured in a car accident and he then found unattractive.
mccain did a few good things vet and reform measures, both worked out well for him. the first got him to be a long standing senator the and got him out of the whole savings and loan scandle (yeah he did nothing wrong my foot, funny how the rocket man and the hero got away with that one)and the second made no one remember that he was in the scandle at all. he is a maverick alright, not in a good way
Posted by: jake | August 21, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
Obama is a wimp!!!!
Posted by: Jack | August 21, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
I’m amused.
Just watching the press running around like paparazzi trying to catch a Britney Spears breakdown is just too much.
There was a time no one really cared who the Vice President choice was. As a matter of fact, I doubt many people could even NAME the Presidents we’ve had, never mind the Vice Presidents.
But hey, it gives Obama Haters, Hillary Haters, and McCain Haters yet another post to fill with nonsensical and badly spelled diatribes that have nothing to do with reality.
Posted by: Snorkmeister | August 21, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
How is it that Republican posters are going on and on about Obama not making a VP decision etc., etc. Hasn’t the McCain campaign been floating candidates like crazy to see if they are acceptable to the evangelicals? McCain has been working on his VP decision way longer than Obama, why hasn’t he named names?
Posted by: Cataplasm | August 21, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm
LOL
john mccain camp plays POW card on House Gaffe
Speaking to the Washington Post, aide Brian Rogers, in full damage-control mode, acknowledged that his boss had “some investment properties and stuff,” but added: “This is a guy who lived in one house for five and a half years — in prison.”
LOL
love it
mccain is behind in the polls because hes a war hero
mccain declared victory in iraq years ago, and now were almost victorious in years, and the reason he claimed we had victory earlier is because hes a POW
Mccain constantly has gaffes because he was tortured
mccain should be president because hes a war hero
LOL
i mean….. wtf this guy is a moron
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
I think it is time for a nap.
Posted by: sleepy girl | August 21, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
“I want somebody who’s independent, somebody who can push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House.”
==================================
Ready for a REAL shocker?
It’s CLINTON ! No, NOT Hillary — it’s BILL! (He can’t run for Pres again, but he CAN run for VP)
Posted by: R U READY? | August 21, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
I am not going to vote for him because he is anti-Pakistan.
Posted by: Ahmed Abouesh | August 21, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
McCain’s various tax cuts would mean a net savings of about $200 a year on average. Obama’s proposals would bring $900 a year in savings. So for most people, Obama is the tax cutter in this campaign.
Posted by: bhrandon | Aug 21, 2008
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Yeah, you did not mention that 0-bama is going tax the hell out of our rich people, such that the economy will be slowed down by 1% and millions jobs lost or not created due to lack of re-investment. Do you want your $900, excuse me, $700 extra, or do you prefer losing your jobs?
Posted by: fact check | August 21, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
the suspect is biden. gosh biden has been a politician longer than mccain.
another old, political insider, so much for change eh!
Posted by: sonia trevino | August 21, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
If he picks hillary, It will just prove once and for all he doesn’t care about the country, and only cares about winning office. Only one reason he would ever pick her. to get the other half of votes he lost to her from the beginning.
Posted by: John | August 21, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
LOL
john mccain camp plays POW card on House Gaffe
Speaking to the Washington Post, aide Brian Rogers, in full damage-control mode, acknowledged that his boss had “some investment properties and stuff,” but added: “This is a guy who lived in one house for five and a half years — in prison.”
LOL
love it
mccain is behind in the polls because hes a war hero
mccain declared victory in iraq years ago, and now were almost victorious in years, and the reason he claimed we had victory earlier is because hes a POW
Mccain constantly has gaffes because he was tortured
mccain should be president because hes a war hero
LOL
i mean….. wtf this guy is a moron
Posted by: bhrandon | August 21, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Yes, Clinton lost in the primary and lost the presidency. But if Obama wants to gain the 13% of Clinton’s supporters, whom remain undecided, he would be wise to pick her as VP. He’s consistantly dropping in the polls against Mcain. Picking a relative unknown at this point would be the equivalant of throwing in the towel.I know it’s hard for me to understand the support Mcain has, but it’s definately there. Let’s not have a repeat of 8 years ago. Obama/Clinton 08
Posted by: Bea | August 21, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
I just got the text too. I can’t believe he has chosen her too! I’m so happy:0)
GO Hill
Posted by: Awesome | August 21, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
John, yes it’s hard to believe… a canadate listening to the will of the people. And it is all about winning. Obama/Clinton
Posted by: Hannah | August 21, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
It is Hapless Harry Reid and Nutty Nancy Pelosi (co-vice presidency). It is the only way to get them out of congress.
Posted by: Kerrie | August 21, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Obama’s wife looks angry?
Posted by: jake | Aug 21, 2008 4:58:00 PM
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She is angry. With all her good reasons: America is a mean country, she has not been proud of her country in her adult life until her hubby got some cash donations, listened too much chicken coming home to roost.
Posted by: fact check | August 21, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
The fool Mccain wants to have the draft back so he can have all those poor, under educated young guys for future WARS,,,,,,,,,makes my blood run cold.
Posted by: scared in Texas | August 21, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
It will be double standard Edwards.
Posted by: Ahmed Abouesh | August 21, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
Awesome….you’re such a tease!
Posted by: Bea | August 21, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
big f’in deal…one loser choosing another secret loser.
Posted by: BabsNJ | August 21, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
The text messages you people are reporting are a hoax. They’ve been going out all day. CNN is reporting this.
Posted by: Lainey | August 21, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
The bottom line: A higher percentage of American presidents have been assassinated while serving in office (4 of 43 — Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy) than died while in military service for America during any war. Being a serious contender for president provides a suffiecient indication of an extreme form of patriotism to America. It is an extraordinarily dangerous job. Anyone who doubts the patriotism of a serious contender for president is a fool and embarrassment to our country. Our presidents serve while knowing they have nearly a one in ten chance of giving their lives for their country. No military service compares. No wartime service compares with the sacrifices those who served in the Civi War made. The total military deaths during America’s most devastating war were an astounding 6%. Therefore, a Civil War vet could potentially understand the patriotic sacrifice an American president is prepared to make for their country but certainly a Vietnam veteran could not.
Posted by: Thoren | August 21, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
McCains wife is angry as well. but you dont ever see her because he had an affair on this crippled wife (who under god he swore to have and to hold forever) then divorced her for a women that he himself refers to as a c**T. but she is better looking then the crippled lady and she has tons of money so no one gets to see MCCains angry wife
Posted by: jake | August 21, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
well i hope he makes a decision and sticks with it for once. i’m so tired of hearing how obama keeps changing his mind on those important issues… does off shore drilling ring a bell? or maybe the war in iraq? how bout gay marriage? or what about the fact that during the prelims obama was this radical liberal, who has over time become more and more conservative to keep up in the poles…i mean seriously, how much “change” is this guy really gonna bring to the table, other than just changing his mind?
Posted by: jg | August 21, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
I cant believe all the ignorant comments I read in some of these forums. Since when does having tons of experience in Washington automatically make someone qualified to be President? Open up your history books, people, instead of opening another can of beer and study up. JFK had about as much experience as Obama does. Bush Jr. had zero experience and look where we are now. George Washington had no experience in politics prior to be delegated. And what have you done with your life that you can criticize Obama? At least he is intelligent enough, and man enough, to make something of his life and to want more for us as a country. What do you want? What have you done for us? Do you think Bush Jr. was elected because he was experienced? Him being elected was the biggest transaction since the Louisiana Purchase. People are just afraid of Obama because of the color of his skin. Get over it, grow up and move forward into a new era.
Posted by: JMK | August 21, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
First of all, poster Squintz needs to re-attend elementary school and get some spelling and grammar lessons- are you KIDDING ME?!
Anyway, word is that Obama is bringing Colin Powell to the ticket as his VP choice and will be a done deal from there!
Support the Brotherhood!
Posted by: James | August 21, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Wait, the text message says, It’s me and Michelle. Yes, you can, too.
Posted by: Olbermn3 | August 21, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Jake…why did you have to go there with the wife’s looks? Okay,
I bet more men would rather roll over in the am and see Cindy McCain than Michele Obama (aka Aunt Esther).
That is probably why Obama wanted to campaign..to stay away from his ball busting, sore on the eyes wife.
Posted by: BabsNJ | August 21, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm
Obama doesn’t want a yes man….well no kidding, he needs a leader who can tell him what to do. This will be the biggest advisor driven presidency in all of history.
NEVER OBAMA (I’m a Hillary/Republican who hopes he does not pick Biden)
McCain ’08/Hillary ’12
Posted by: Debra | August 21, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
Sorry Squintz, I meant to send JOJO back to spelling class…HOrrible!
Posted by: James | August 21, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
Pray for rain! LOL
Posted by: Mark | August 21, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Bush Jr. had zero experience and look where we are now. … Do you think Bush Jr. was elected because he was experienced? … People are just afraid of Obama …
Posted by: JMK | Aug 21, 2008 5:20:23 PM
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You have said and explained perfectly eloquently. Look what a mess you’ve got with someone who had no experience. You want another Zero experienced Nothingness to be the pres.?
You got that right; we are afraid of his Nothingness.
Posted by: Olbermn3 | August 21, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Osama bin Laden is his VP pick.
Posted by: Mark | August 21, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
There’s an unannounced VP at be disclosed at an unannounced date. Meanwhile, the pundits are reading the tea leaves into the unknown choice on the basis of such things as nail appointments and verb tenses. And we’re supposed to be a captive audience to it all. Wake me up when all this suspense is over. Better yet, wake me up in November.
Posted by: kat | August 21, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
Lainey,
The Text we are receiving are not hoaxes, they are true. They’re true!!!You just can’t accept it. Go spoil and ruin someone elses hopes and wishes. I had 3 other friends get the same one and we are not even on the same cell phone plan. So there!
I’m such a Hill Phan!!
Posted by: No Hoax | August 21, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
Marty at 4:39, yes it is the Affirmative Action election and along with Obamas Time Covers, there is the PEOPLE cover, US articles, EXTRA interviews….what a rock star BO is. They also did a count today of the late night comics laying off obama. Hillary and McCain are double the jokes about BO. Fair media coverage…NOT!
Posted by: Debra | August 21, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
please do not choose hillary as your running mate !!
Posted by: margaret dolen | August 21, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
If Obama has made up his mind why not just announce it instead of playing cute little games?
This is the future of our nation here and Obama would rather just behave like a 13 year old Hannah Montana fan.
The maturity level on both sides of the political aisle is appalling.
Posted by: None of the Above 08 | August 21, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
I got a txt from his camp too. Looks like it’s Hilary.
Posted by: Momo | August 21, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
I am a Hillary supporter and Obama is NOT picking Hillary. They just recruited 40 people to “whip”, as they said, any Hillary supporters into submission. They don’t want a rumble at the convention, and IF Hillary was the VP, they wouldn’t need these 40 strong arms.
Posted by: Debra | August 21, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
McCain’s various tax cuts would mean a net savings of about $200 a year on average. Obama’s proposals would bring $900 a year in savings. So for most people, Obama is the tax cutter in this campaign.
Posted by: bhrandon | Aug 21, 2008
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Yeah, you did not mention that 0-bama is going tax the hell out of our rich people, such that the economy will be slowed down by 1% and millions jobs lost or not created due to lack of re-investment. Do you want your $900, excuse me, $700 extra, or do you prefer losing your jobs?
Posted by: fact check | Aug 21, 2008 5:04:20 PM
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For most families who are truly struggling in the US, an extra 700 dollars won’t make much difference in their lives.
And all those tax credits/deductions/whatever that Obama has planned will not be available to everyone: People without children? People not in college? How about those who don’t have mortgages?
Both McCain’s and Obama’s tax plans are bad for American taxpayers.
Our tax code does not need reform it needs to be tossed into the trash.
Posted by: None of the Above 08 | August 21, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
Just heard Obama say that his VP will be independent of him, does that mean he’s picking Independent Chuck Hagel of NE?
Posted by: francine223 | August 21, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
“ObamaKaine – Apply Liberally and watch your lifestyle and assets disappear”
“ObamaKaine – Ready to ruin your nation in 8 years or less”
Posted by: Dee G | August 21, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
Hillary will say, Thanks, but No.
Posted by: Olbermn3 | August 21, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
Colin Powell is a republican! If I wanted a republican I’d vote for one. That’s change I don’t want!
Posted by: Miki | August 21, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
Colin Powell is a republican! If I wanted a republican I’d vote for one. That’s change I don’t want!
Posted by: Miki | Aug 21, 2008 5:43:38 PM
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Givme a break. If Colin Powell can cross the racial line, cannot you be more accommodating?
Posted by: Olbermn3 | August 21, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm
“The bottom line: A higher percentage of American presidents have been assassinated while serving in office (4 of 43 — Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy) than died while in military service for America during any war.”
Um…while this is *true*, one should note that if you died during military service, you don’t exactly have a chance at later becoming President.
Posted by: Snorkmeister | August 21, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
This is like kindergarten. Man up Obama. This sounds like girls playing patty cake.
Posted by: Gus | August 21, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
This just in, EVERYONE is reporting it: CNN, CBS, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, and BBC it is all over their banner. They found him, they found Osama!
He’s No-bama’s running mate. Some are reporting they received it via text some. No-bama said he is so progressive, so graceful, and so sophisticated that if he’d offer Bin (that’s what he calls him) the position they could then talk about the differences between the US and (Bin and No-Bama) and sing campfire songs and roast marshmallows at the French House, previously known as the White House, while they enjoyed each others company.
Michelle No-Bama now says she loves her new country and her new friend Bin. They have plans to trade dresses and dance to the twilight hours every Ramadan!
Posted by: We found him | August 21, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
He didn’t say his running mate would be “independent of him” or AN independent. He said the person would be independent. Meaning not Chenneybush. A mind of their own.He has to pick a demacrat or he’s toast for sure.
Posted by: Bea | August 21, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Obermn3…It’s not about race. And crossing party lines has nothing to do with race. And shouldn’t. I want a president who works for me, not because I’m raciallly mixed, but because I believe and support his policies. And it dosen’t matter what color I am. I’m a demacarat and want one for president.And I don’t care what color he or she is. I believe it is possible to cross party lines, but Colin Powell was one who pushed the war and Bush’s agenda. There’s no place for him on Obama’s ticket.
Posted by: Miki | August 21, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
Rezko, Wright, Edwards or Ayers? Who is it already.
Posted by: Mack | August 21, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm
The “world” does not care who he picks for VP – what an arrogant a-hole.
Posted by: tico | August 21, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm
Wesley Snipes would probably be a good all of these things
Posted by: Nick | August 21, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Please Jesus, don’t let it be Haggatha!!
Posted by: Obamaall theway | August 21, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm
This is hilarious.. I love the way he’s got you dummies dangling on a string.. GO OBAMA, GO…
Posted by: Obamaall theway | August 21, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
I’ll bet it’s Joe Lieberman.
Posted by: Doc Savage | August 21, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
Had great fun last night discussing the latest poll numbers with the Obama table at a street fair last night. They’re defecating bricks…..
Posted by: Doc Savage | August 21, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm
It’s Clooney you idiots.
Posted by: Lars | August 21, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
“If he picks hillary, It will just prove once and for all he doesn’t care about the country, and only cares about winning office. Only one reason he would ever pick her. to get the other half of votes he lost to her from the beginning.”
you know what? ive been thinking that EXACT same thing. barack knows just as well as you and me that if he chooses hillary, the election is as good as his. no argument. no fight. the man is power hungry and not fit to be president and he doesnt give a damn about us. neither does McCain for that matter, but at least john mccain is making a stand. rather than taking advantage of hillarys supporters just so he can get into office.
in my mind, a hillary veep would be the least patriotic move ive seen a candidate make. and he will not get my vote if she is who he chose.
Posted by: Billy | August 21, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
NOBAMA in the White House!
IF YOU LOVE THE UNITED STATES, VOTE FOR MCCAIN!
Posted by: carl | August 21, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
ITS CARROT TOP!
:-D
Posted by: Bill | August 21, 2008, 7:52 pm 7:52 pm
how is obama ready to be leader of the free world? what has he done? infact, i URGE you all to think. in his time in office, what has obama accomplished? name one thing.
i know i cant. and ive looked.
and if one of you says:
“oh well hes a black man in the senate” you lose. being black is not an accomplishment.
hillary would be better i agree…but in the form of experience, mccain has it in the bag and we would be fools not to vote for him.
Posted by: Lebron | August 21, 2008, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm
obama’s running mate has been and will be BINLADEN!!!!!
Posted by: geo | August 21, 2008, 8:18 pm 8:18 pm
What a dilemma for Obama!
If he chooses Hillary, he will lose because white males won’t stand a woman in command. She would remind them of their weaknesses – unacceptable.
If he chooses Biden – the whitest guy in the lot, white males will hate him even more for having the audacity to place a white man in a subservient position – anathema. More or less the same goes for Bayh or Kaine.
Obama should stop wasting his time and energy in this silly campaign battling an army of windmills, become an international corporate attorney, and consider moving to Germany, where everybody loves him.
Posted by: Domingo Tavella | August 21, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
obama’s running mate has been and will be BINLADEN!!!!!
Posted by: geo | August 21, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
obama’s running mate has been and will be BINLADEN!!!!!
Posted by: geo | August 21, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
obama’s running mate has been and will be BINLADEN!!!!!
Posted by: geo | August 21, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
obama’s running mate has been and will be BINLADEN!!!!!
Posted by: geo | August 21, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Thats Hillary Rodham Clinton…
Simple and Plain
Posted by: o. | August 21, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm
Keeping joking about Obama, But you are the same fools who voted for Bush in the last election. You smart guys sure picked a winner there didn’t you. Now your going from one dummy to another. Who would want a president who finished last in his college class like mc cain did to govern over our country. Oh! I know! The same dummies who thought Bush would make a great president!
Posted by: 8yearsoffear | August 21, 2008, 9:12 pm 9:12 pm
McCain’s Broken Classics…..
#1 Hit: I told You “The Surge Would Work”
Note: As Though McCain Originated “The Surge” When in Fact “The Surge” is General McFarland’s Military Strategy and it did not happen at Anbar, “The Surge” happened in (Bagdad) The Bloody Anbar Awakening Happened Almost a Year Before “The Surge” and General Petraeus was Not in Iraq, During “The Anbar Awakening” or “The Surge”…
The Anbar Awakening: Is the Crucial Turning Point in the Iraq War and without it, The Surge would still be at Day One and the Casualties Would still be Prevalent. Yet Semi-Senile John McCain has Projected himself as the Creater of “The Surge”, as though, Mccain Concieved, Created and his “Surge Strategy” was Implemented by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the President, based on Mccain’s “Military Experience” when all He did was Sign on a Non-Partisan BandWagon to send an Additional 20,000 Troops….
Thats All McCain Did.
McCain Hit #2: “I know how to Win Wars”
Oh Really John ? Are you Counting Viet Nam as a WIN for America ? You were Locked Up and being Tortured Day & Night, Remember ? John, Name One Military Strategy that you had Concieved, Created and had Implemented by the President & his Joint Chiefs of Staff…
Please and Don’t Mention “The Surge” I just Squashed that LIE
McCain Hit #3: “No Timetable for Withdrawal, Come Home in Victory”
What is a Victory to You John McCain ? The President of Iraq wants us OUT, The President of the USA is setting a “Time Horizon” and its been said, the Time Frame is (2010) Yet, We should Leave in Victory, Not Enough Dead Bodies, for you John ??
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John McCain Hit #4: “The 4 1/2 Year Military Strategy Failed, Because it was a Poorly Planned & Poorly Executed”
McCain is Condemning Joint Chiefs Of Staff, The President, The Vice President, Himself, The Senators & Congressmen and Women who Voted on all the Military Strategies, leading up, to the “Surge” and Above all else the US Military Performed their Jobs Incompetently, Thats Exactly what he’s saying…
Yet McCain Double Talks and Calls the U.S Military Honorable, Brave and Corageous..McCain has to Open his EYES WIDE and Accept that he was a Major Force in Voting 95% of the Time on the Iraq War and All Bush Military, Foreign and Domestic Policies….Fact
Posted by: o. | August 21, 2008, 9:14 pm 9:14 pm
Want to know my intuitive guess?
Here goes:: Sen Chuck Hagel
Posted by: Albeano | August 21, 2008, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm
Release it to the “world?” Thought his plan was to TEXT it to his supporters first! A really LAME move by the way. I’d give him credit if he decided to drop the whole I’ll-just-causually-text-my-choice-to-certain-people-and-forget-a-substantive-speech idea!
Posted by: gaypastor | August 21, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm
Sources say the international bankers and financiers will install Al Gore as the Prez (bumping Obama out) and billionaire NYC Mayor Bloomberg the VP for either party. Both will continue the agenda to privatize the US government, programs, infrastructure and jobs for big $$$ profits as the economy tanks and currency goes down. Gore has about 100 superdelegates in his back pocket to prevent anyone candidate to get the number needed to be nominated. That is the plan for him to step in and appear above the fray and take advantage of popular discontent, confusion and chaos at the convention…..
Posted by: francine223 | August 21, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm
Sources say the international bankers and financiers will install Al Gore as the Prez (bumping Obama out) and billionaire NYC Mayor Bloomberg the VP for either party. Both will continue the agenda to privatize the US government, programs, infrastructure and jobs for big $$$ profits as the economy tanks and currency goes down. Gore has about 100 superdelegates in his back pocket to prevent anyone candidate to get the number needed to be nominated. That is the plan for him to step in and appear above the fray and take advantage of popular discontent, confusion and chaos at the convention…..
Posted by: francine223 | August 21, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm
I want to see Obama win this way what they say is true there are more Dumb people in the world than smart ones.
Posted by: Ron | August 21, 2008, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm
Notwithstanding a (very) few number of intelligent responses, this entire string of comments indicates that the level of quality discourse in America today is deeply lacking.
As a democracy, we get government we deserve.
Posted by: chumpus | August 21, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
When asked by a reporter who his VP pick was Obama replied, “wouldn’t you like to know.” Is he running for student body President or President of the United States. How childish…
Posted by: CuriousIndep | August 21, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
……what they say is true there are more Dumb people in the world than smart ones.
…..this entire string of comments indicates that the level of quality discourse in America today is deeply lacking.
As a democracy, we get government we deserve.
Posted by: bobby lee | August 22, 2008, 12:20 am 12:20 am
All this aside,,, It is official, George W. Bush has financially ran everything he has ever touched into the ground,,, including our country.
Posted by: Chris | August 22, 2008, 12:34 am 12:34 am
Independent, great on the economy and not a yes man and also not a Washington insider. Has to be Michael Bloomberg.
Posted by: sharon | August 22, 2008, 1:43 am 1:43 am
It is Rezko.
He pardoned him (since Obama already thinks he is President) and asked him to be his running mate.
They then will build low income housing for all of America.
Posted by: Leslie | August 22, 2008, 1:56 am 1:56 am
You know I can’t think of one decent person that would want to be Obama’s VP. No one in their right mind would want to by around the lying marxist….you know the very next time he gets himself in trouble that he will just toss the Vp under the bus with his granny to distract for himself.
Posted by: chattyway | August 22, 2008, 2:44 am 2:44 am
Obama said it was a difficult decision. “We had some great choices.”
Obama said he wanted somebody who is “prepared to be president” and who will be “a partner with me in strengthening this economy for the middle class and working families.”
He said he was looking for not just a partner but a sparring partner. “I want somebody who’s independent, somebody who can push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House.”
ALL THE ABOVE, SCREAMS & SHREAKS OF THE NAME…
HILLARY CLINTON !!!!!
Posted by: o. | August 22, 2008, 7:35 am 7:35 am