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August 22, 2008 at 12:05:01

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Obama's Veep-stakes: Bill Richardson? Wesley Clark?

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The political punditry announced last week that the VP running list for Barack Obama had been narrowed down to a carefully pruned four names:

Tim Kaine
Joe Biden
Evan Bayh
Kathleen Sebelius

Now each of them has some aspect that makes them imperfectly desirable:

Tim Kaine—less experienced and less well-known than the other options
Joe Biden—too obvious, too handsome, might outshine the boss, claimed he's "not the guy," although the Prediction Markets have him as the top seller
Evan Bayh—too handsome (hey, I am serious—that can be a political liability, Edwards and Clinton—it was the same in ancient Rome), his wife received almost $1,000,000 worth of pa yments last year from having questionably served on some corporate boards
Kathleen Sebelius—not as dynamic, nor as well-known as other picks, though an exciting prospect (for us women, anyway), little buzz about her equals slim chances

What if, however, the leak about the four options above were a fake-out? What if the real options have not been revealed? I have long been a fan of Michael Bloomberg as a running-mate, although that's way out of the realm of possibility at this stage. BUT, there are a couple of names who are not only possible, but would make superb and powerful running mates—both for their backgrounds and for the votes they would bring in:

Tumerica’s unrevealed short list:

General Wesley Clark—an impeccable military career, would cause a huge amount of attention to be focused on McCain's unreleased military records and somewhat questionable military career (at least parts of it were), and again, a well-respected heavy-hitter
Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico—would haul in the Hispanic vote, represents the western US better than an East-coaster, and again, is a well-respected heavy-hitter

Whom do you want for Obama's VP pick?

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I vlog. I have a lot of interests including human rights, social juctice, graphic design, and educating todays youth to think for themselves.

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Pandora ParadiseI vlog. I have a lot of interests including human rights, social juctice, graphic design, and educating todays youth to think for themselves.

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Running mate;

I think you hit on the nail about the running mate cannot be too attractive. It does weigh down the actual presidental canidate. I know that was a great deal of talk about Kerry/Edwards ticket.

My thoughts on Obama:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5TP34zCZCg

If you check it out, I'd love your feedback/rating.

Thank you!

by Pandora Paradise (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 9 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 2:27:23 PM

Tumerica is a freelance nonfiction writer whose essays on social injustice have appeared in area newspapers. She regularly blogs on progressive political issues, food, and beauty. She writes book reviews of non-fiction books, as well as writing articles on writing for other writers. Tumerica is a published poet, with her works appearing in literary magazines and anthologies. Tumerica is also a fanatic foodie who is currently working on a cookbook.
TumericaTumerica is a freelance nonfiction writer whose essays on social injustice have appeared in area newspapers. She regularly blogs on progressive political issues, food, and beauty. She writes book reviews of non-fiction books, as well as writing articles on writing for other writers. Tumerica is a published poet, with her works appearing in literary magazines and anthologies. Tumerica is also a fanatic foodie who is currently working on a cookbook.

Definitely issues worth voting for Obama for . . .

. . . as noted in your Vblog, but the question here is, whom would you like to see as his running mate? Can you recommend someone who would help Obama on the topics you are concerned with?

Thank you,

Tum

by Tumerica (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 41 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5:42:49 PM

Growing up in the 1960s/70s I became diligent about civil rights and the elimination of racism, fear mongering wars, and corupt politicians. My passions were within Community Social Awareness and Expansions. I obtained a Social Psychology degree and am now working on a MS in Human Services for Community and Social Services. I love to write both non-fiction and fiction and even dabble in poetry.
Lisa AkersGrowing up in the 1960s/70s I became diligent about civil rights and the elimination of racism, fear mongering wars, and corupt politicians. My passions were within Community Social Awareness and Expansions. I obtained a Social Psychology degree and am now working on a MS in Human Services for Community and Social Services. I love to write both non-fiction and fiction and even dabble in poetry.

Wesley Clark all the Way

Wesley Clark was my choice from the onset, even before Obama received the delegates necessary to earn him the Demoncratic nomination for President. General Clark is a West Point graduate and highly revered by those he commanded. He brings in the Military dynamic that Obama lacks.

by Lisa Akers (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 4:59:34 PM

Wesley Clark would ROCK!

I too would love to see Clark as the VP pick--not just because he has an impeccable background, and would bring military clout, but because he would most certainly call attention to McCain's weaknesses, and frankly, kick his flabby butt. It would be the kind of match-up that would ensure a juicy debating season. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I do think Bill Richardson would do nicely as well--not as much fun, but would be a winning combo.

by Tumerica (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 41 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5:33:48 PM

Kent State, Graduate work in philosophy of logic, of science, Ph.D. SIU neuroscientist, forensic neuropsychologist, PostDoc Medical College of Ohio, Preferred activities: Restoring British motorcycles, cars, Matchless, Austin Healey, Triumph, Jaguar, building an engine, programming a computer. Other stuff: SDS 1968, antiwar,911 truth advocate, anticorporatist, anti-classist, anti-neocon, pissed off. Best thing: Father. Blessed.
richardKent State, Graduate work in philosophy of logic, of science, Ph.D. SIU neuroscientist, forensic neuropsychologist, PostDoc Medical College of Ohio, Preferred activities: Restoring British motorcycles, cars, Matchless, Austin Healey, Triumph, Jaguar, building an engine, programming a computer. Other stuff: SDS 1968, antiwar,911 truth advocate, anticorporatist, anti-classist, anti-neocon, pissed off. Best thing: Father. Blessed.

I don't mean to be disparaging but

it is really really hard to care which puppet assistant will be chosen to complement one of the two major puppets ... also chosen for us.

by richard (0 articles, 5 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 905 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5:02:08 PM

OK to be disparaging . . .

. . . when there's been so much worth disparaging for so long. But for the common man, at least there's some hope in the Obama camp. Certainly, the damage that's been done to the economy, the peace of the globe, the privacy of the everyday citizen--has been so great in the past eight years, that I am just not buying arguments that both sides are the same. I heard that one eight years ago, too. Both sides have puppet strings but each side governs extremely differently.

by Tumerica (13 articles, 0 quicklinks, 6 diaries, 41 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 5:38:17 PM

Freeeeeedom!
Ron R.Freeeeeedom!

Question

Why does Obama has to pick his running mate first? Doesn't that give McCain an unfair advantage? Didn't the same thing also happen with Kerry? (DNC convention came first I believe.) This doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Can somebody help it make sense?

by Ron R. (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 132 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8:02:46 PM

Freeeeeedom!
Ron R.Freeeeeedom!

lol

Okay, obviously that was dumb. Bush wasn't going to change his running mate. But how often does it go down like this? Anybody know? Is it mostly even? Who makes these decisions and is there good reason?

by Ron R. (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 7 diaries, 132 comments) on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8:10:33 PM