Edwards rules out vice presidential run with Obama

[UpInArms]

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former presidential contender John Edwards said on Friday he would not be Democratic front-runner Barack Obama's running mate, but did not rule out taking a role in an Obama administration.

"Won't happen," Edwards told NBC's "Today" program when asked if he would be Obama's vice presidential pick. "This is not something I'm interested in."

Edwards, the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2004, dropped out of the presidential race in January after failing to win any early primaries. On Wednesday, he gave his coveted endorsement to Obama over rival Hillary Clinton.

Asked if he had spoken Obama about a role in his administration if he beat Republican John McCain in November, Edwards said, "Only in the most abstract way."

Edwards said Obama had told him, "I want you on my team. I want to help you both in the campaign and with the work we want to do when I'm the president."

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[havocmom]

1. YES! Thank you, John!

His copious talents would be wasted in the VP post.

Now, as AG....

[Gormy Cuss]

27. Now there's a good idea...

I think the best reason for him in the VP slot would be to enhance the ticket but after that I agree with you --his talent would be wasted. Better as AG or HHS or HUD secretary (both positions where he could pursue anti-poverty initiatives.)

[robcon]

2. He'll be offerred a spot in the new administration.

Whether he accepts will only be known then.

[gateley]

3. AG, I hope. nt

[hisownpetard]

7. Hah - we had the same thought at exactly the same moment!

Great minds, ya know...:hi:

[gateley]

10. And I think he'd accept, too!

He's perfect for the position -- a current day Bobby Kennedy going hell-bent against the bad guys. :hi:

[hisownpetard]

12. I bet he would. And I had the same image of Bobby Kennedy in my mind. Edwards would clean up

that Dept. and restore it to its original purpose and ideals. Fumigate the gonzales out of it!

[Amerigo Vespucci]

39. In 2008, that would be an ideal position.

President? Someday, but not in 2008.

Vice President? Never.

Edwards had a less than enthusiastic response to the Kerry VP thing, initially ("you should ask him if he wants to be MY VP"...Google it), but I think that he WANTS to serve, and AG might be the right job at the right time.

On the VP thing, I feel Edwards is employing the "fool me once" rule.

:toast:

[Lugnut]

25. I hope so too.

John would have his hands full cleaning up the mess but I think he's just the guy to do it.

[hisownpetard]

4. He'd make an awesome AG. I hope that's the position he wants.

[TommyO]

18. Attorney General Edwards has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

[xchrom]

5. recommend

[Amerigo Vespucci]

6. He'll be in the final mix somewhere, but not as VP

That was one of Bush's weakest points...cronyism, signing up too many of daddy's boys. It's time for an administration based on skill and experience, and Edwards has plenty of both.

[hisownpetard]

9. You want an administration based on "skill & experience"? What are you - a Democrat or something?!

:hug:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

13. OK, OK...I know that was a "stretch"...

:rofl:

[hisownpetard]

Next thing you know, you'll be demanding that people be appointed to the new cabinet based on

*ability.*

HAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!
Good one.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

29. No, I'd just insist on no prior criminal activity...

OOOPS!

Another intentional knee-slapper!

:rofl:

[hisownpetard]

33. No criminal record? Now you want egg in your beer??

I'm more interested in someone who has no FUTURE criminal record.
Know what I mean, Mr. Gonzales?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

34. The fact that Fredo can't find a new job is proof that justice ...ultimately... prevails.

I have to admit, I was shocked. I thought that there would be any number of Bush suck-ups who would hire the man on the spot.

The fact that Gonzales is poison re-affirms the fact that justice...while it takes its own sweet time...does in fact prvail.

:toast:

[hisownpetard]

35. Nah, not really. For justice to "prvail" you'd need to have the iron doors clank behind Fredo,

Scooter, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Miers, Rice, Rove, Domenici and - god, the list goes on and on, right up to and including
The Chimp in Chief.

If that's ever done, I volunteer to swallow the key.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

36. Well, Conyers want to arrest Rove...

...so we'll see how that goes.

One of the most embarrassing words in the Democratic lexicon is "Fitzmas"...

...the definition is "did not amount to JACK SHIT"...

...but I dunno...Conyers is a tough guy. He talks the talk, but he walks the walk. We shall see....

:patriot:

[hisownpetard]

37. Conyers want to arrest Rove? Me WANT Conyers to arrest Rove.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

38. Rove needs to be defined by the number of cartons of cigarettes he's worth.

I'm thinking a pack and a half. No cartons. I'm thinking 5 minutes after Rove is incarcerated, he will know why the caged bird sings...

:toast:

[BearSquirrel2]

8. Attorney's General ..

He'll make a great Attorney's General.

For VP, I think Obama will have to find himself a lady who is NOT Clinton to put all that anti-feminist crap to bed.

[ToughLuck]

17. Attorney General, thats what I want too!

Edwards was my choice of the top three candidates, but it was Kucinich I really wanted to see as our next president. Edwards would be a great AG.

[KamaAina]

31. Kathleen Sebelius is a *woman* who is NOT Clinton

and has managed to get herself elected governor of Kansas, one of the reddest states on the map.

[BearSquirrel2]

41. NOT Clinton trumps woman ...

As far as qualifications go, I'd have to say that NOT Clinton trumps being a woman. Obama can't bring that bitch onto the ticket. She bashed him too hard. There is a penalty for that.

[ldf]

43. how nice

go ahead. keep drawing us clinton supporters into the obama fold.

:sarcasm:

you don't know when to keep your fucking mouth shut, do you?

[BearSquirrel2]

44. Pound Sand...

Clinton has run a campaign treasonous to her own party. There is no need to reward her with a VP nomination. It's just the latest "delusion" by the "inevitable" candidate for President.

BTW, Clinton can pay her own bills on a her destructive campaign. So I hope you send her a little more $$$ to pay their $20 million deficit.

Hillary is a DLCer. She does NOT represent this county and she certainly does not represent the future. She is a corporate kiss-ass with social liberal tendencies. In my opinion, she is a borderline Republican and likely always the conservative albatross hanging around Bill's neck.

[klook]

11. Appoint Edwards secretary of a new dept. dealing specifically with economic justice

You know, Poverty Czar or something. Because economic justice crosses multiple disciplines and departments.

Just a thought.

[flor de jasmim]

14. There are so many areas Edwards would be good for!!!

:toast:

[onehandle]

15. This should make many of our Edwards hating Obama supporters happy.

You know who you are.

[Duke Newcombe]

24. Yes...they're congregating in that phone booth over there, cackling with glee. n/t

Duke

[ckramer]

16. Edwards to the U.S. Supreme Court

[Aanya]

19. John and Elizabeth

I would love to see Obama use both of the Edwards to implement their ideas for Universal Healthcare. No one could do it better! John Edwards would make a stellar Attorney General!

[williesgirl]

20. Attorney General - please, please, please! rec'd

[liberal N proud]

21. That is what I am thinking

But SCOTUS would be nice as well

[krispos42]

22. Secretary of Labor

RFK Jr as AG, Mike Papantonio as EPA head.

[Duke Newcombe]

23. Attorney General would be much better for John...

And us as well.

Do you think this pretty much clears the way for Wes Clark in the minds of most here?

Duke

[JfortheDonks]

26. This Is Too Bad

I think they'd make a GREAT TEAM!!!

[Lochloosa]

28. They will make a great team.

Just not the VP.

[JfortheDonks]

30. They Would Have Made A Great Team

is what I meant!

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[Prisoner_Number_Six]

40. Once burned, twice shy.

I don't blame him- after Kerry caved without a fight Edwards MUST be more than a bit gun shy (so to speak). I'm not saying Obama would ever do the same to him- I don't believe for an instant that he would- but I wouldn't want to put myself into that same position twice either.

Knives in the back hurt for a LONG time after.

[OneBlueSky]

42. I nominate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Vice President . . .

and ask that the convention confirm the nomination by acclamation . . .

yeah, I know he's supporting Hillary . . . but his commitment to the environment and his on-point analysis of the Bush administration's failings more than compensate for that one lapse in judgement . . . which, btw, probably had more to do with his desire to assume Hillary's Senate seat than with any real fondness for the candidate . . .