OpEdNews » Barack Obama's Vice Presidential Pick: Kathleen Sebelius

How do I know this? I don't. I'm guessing. But here's why I think that's what's going to happen.

First, Barack's campaign has put us on notice that his announcement is imminent. So I took a look at where the likely players are positioned, and the only player out of position is Kathleen Sebelius. Because, on Thursday, August 21, Kathleen Sebelius will be "campaigning" for Barack Obama, in Iowa.

What the heck is Kathleen Sebelius "campaigning" in Iowa for? Last time I heard, she has no influence there. So why is she being tagged to campaign in Iowa? My guess is that she's not going there to campaign, but rather, she's going to Iowa to debut as Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.

Besides Kathleen Sebelius' unlikely mission in Iowa on Thursday, there's Barack Obama's availability to be there at the same time. Barack's scheduled for Tuesday, and Wednesday. But Barack's not scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2008, and the language saying so is too disarming to be genuine:

Obama's schedule calls for him to awaken on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, and by the end of the day be in Raleigh, North Carolina. By Wednesday, he is scheduled to be in Virginia. The Obama campaign has cautioned against reading anything into his schedule, saying it could be changed in an instant to accommodate the plan to introduce the running mate.

Remember the symbolism of Barack's first appearance with Hillary Clinton, after he won the Democratic nomination? They appeared together as part of a "Democratic Unity Tour." It took place in New Hampshire, the first state won by Hillary; in a city called Unity, where Hillary and Barack each won 107 votes. Likewise, what more symbolically significant location for establishing the Democratic ticket than coming full circle, back to Iowa, the state that gave Barack his first victory, and the momentum that may have carried him to his party's nomination.

By introducing his vice presidential running mate in Iowa, Barack gets to thank Iowans, while asking them to do it again. He's asking them to once again be first to endorse a historic candidacy. He's asking them to demonstrate support for Kathleen Sebelius becoming the first female vice president of the United States of America.

Hillary Clinton's supporters have been rattling sabers against the idea of a female running mate for Barack Obama, who is not Hillary Clinton. But Kathleen Sebelius is not merely a female running mate, she is the best choice of a running mate for Barack Obama. Uniquely accomplished and poised, Kathleen Sebelius is so similar to Barack's way of being, until they look like the yin, and the yang, of the same idea.

I'm guessing that Barack Obama will select Kathleen Sebelius as his running mate on Thursday, August 21, 2008, and I'm hoping that I'm right about that ""

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Having lived six decades now, I've had a lot of experiences! Grew up in a family often oppressed because of our faith - we stood for peace and against war, and for the rights of all regardless of ethnic background. Active from youth in peace and civil rights. Vietnam-era draft resister. Worked for a while for peace and social justice groups, and then became a civil servant. Felt a call to a consistent life ethic, and am currently serving as President of Consistent Life. All this is out of Chr...

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Bill SamuelHaving lived six decades now, I've had a lot of experiences! Grew up in a family often oppressed because of our faith - we stood for peace and against war, and for the rights of all regardless of ethnic background. Active from youth in peace and civil rights. Vietnam-era draft resister. Worked for a while for peace and social justice groups, and then became a civil servant. Felt a call to a consistent life ethic, and am currently serving as President of Consistent Life. All this is out of Chr...

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Not quite

The Obama campaign has stated that the VP candidate will be announced to key supporters by text message the eveing of August 22, and in a public press conference in Springfield, IL on August 23. So you're wrong about an announcement today. Whether you're right or wrong about who the pick is remains to be seen.

by Bill Samuel (4 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 378 comments) on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 2:10:30 PM

I've been an advocate of liberal values since I left high school and became aware of the gross inequities caused by selfishness and greed. I am a "liberal/progressive" for the same reasons I suspect the rest of you are--an unshakable belief in the inherent goodness of mankind and an unwavering determination to make the world a better place for everyone in it. And, an understanding that following the "Golden Rule" is the only way to realize my goal.
John Wood SrI've been an advocate of liberal values since I left high school and became aware of the gross inequities caused by selfishness and greed. I am a "liberal/progressive" for the same reasons I suspect the rest of you are--an unshakable belief in the inherent goodness of mankind and an unwavering determination to make the world a better place for everyone in it. And, an understanding that following the "Golden Rule" is the only way to realize my goal.

Hope you're right

I've favored Sebelius for months now, as the absolute best choice for VP. She is a complete package--she grew up as a political insider (her dad was gov. of Ohio among other things), is very much a progressive, and has the right gender for this election cycle. 80% of the country knows the last thing we need is another warmongering, anti-environmentalist, free-market enabler as VP, and her track record shows she won't disappoint. Talk about change--she is it, and is in your face with it.

That said, my own track record picking winners over the last too many years has been dismal, so my hopes aren't sky high this time around.

by John Wood Sr (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 99 comments) on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 4:13:47 PM

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HargroveStudent of social dynamics, especially as it relates to issues of race and sex.

MY CONFIDENCE IS SHATTERED!

If my scenario is wrong, I'm no longer confident she's the one, but I'm hoping.

How did you know when the announcement will come?

by Hargrove (18 articles, 3 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 25 comments) on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 4:18:12 PM

I am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

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shirley reeseI am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

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I dunno

She may be progressive but if she is too much of insider type politician( Dad and others), then I might not care for that. Besides, I have never heard of her till now. Would Obama be pulling a Dan Quayle thing there? Remember, "who is Quayle?"

Carolyne Kennedy is in charge of the selection, and I do hope she picks herself!! What a breath of clear spring air and she has proven not to be a power hungry individual.

by shirley reese (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 433 comments) on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:06:18 PM