Clinton: Open to being Obama's vice president

[darthmix]

Source: msnbc

WASHINGTON - Clinton tells New York lawmakers she's open to being Obama's vice presidential candidate.



Read more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24953561/

[Vincardog]

1. we don't need another LBJ

[natrat]

12. oh no...someone made a deal with the devil

[Blaq Dem]

75. Obama would need a taste tester

It would be risky for him to pick her.

[nodehopper]

80. wow, classy.

[nosferaustin]

2. Clinton: Open to being Obama's vice president

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24953561/




updated 3 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Clinton tells New York lawmakers she's open to being Obama's vice presidential candidate.


No link yet.


(darthmix beat me by a couple of minutes!)

[fascisthunter]

3. hahahahahahahaha....

jeeez... go away already.

[OhioChick]

4. No. n/t

[katerinasmommy]

5. Noooooooooooooo

Don't do it Obama. It would mean defeat in the general. She has too much baggage and she conflicts with your message of change. Furthermore, a black and a woman on the same ticket? I think that's a bit too much to swallow for this country right now. Obama needs a nice safe white guy. It's sad, but it's reality

[Politicalboi]

27. Your right

And it's a shame she can't be on his ticket. Not so much as the black/female which is a concern but it shouldn't have to be. But because of the way she ran her campaign. Had she not sunk so low she would be the one. Perhaps even President with Obama being her VP.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. More below:

WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton has told congressional colleagues she would be open to becoming Barack Obama's vice presidential nominee, saying she would consider it if it would help Democrats win the White House.

Clinton, a New York senator, made the comment on a conference call with other New York lawmakers Tuesday, according a participant on the call.

The senator's remarks came in response to a question from Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez who said she believed the best way for Obama to win over key voting blocs, including Hispanics, would be for him to choose Clinton as his running mate.

"I am open to it," Clinton replied, if it would help the party's prospects in November.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24953561

[silverojo]

81. Howard Dean should be his VP

He's a white guy who's fluent in Spanish. That oughta get the Latino vote, LOL!

(I'm kidding...I know this would never really happen, but it's fun to think about. Yeeeaaawww!)

[onehandle]

7. If she said this, it is likely a done deal.

She wouldn't say it otherwise. It would be, "I'm not interested" or "that is not a consideration."

That's assuming that she actually said that and the OP is not "paraphrasing" or mistaken.

[Kaleko]

11. Too late, Hillary. Get a grip on reality.

[shadowknows69]

46. Bullshit, her and her people floated this balloon a couple times.

[NikolaC]

8. Noooooo

That is such a bad idea, I don't even know where to begin. I have a bad feeling that she may get her way on this one though. Gore/Lieberman comes to mind...

[leftchick]

73. I agree completely

I hate to say it but the reality is I would contemplate leaving this country before voting for another neocon on a ticket like G/L.

[Bette Noir]

9. If she wanted to be veep, she should have played nice.

[LeftHander]

10. GREAT! I am all for Obama/Clinton ticket....

I am all for party unity.

OBAMA/CLINTON will CRUSH McCAIN/RICE...

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

13. I tend to agree

We need a full court press. This would do it.

[phusion]

15. I also agree...

and I DO NOT like Hillary. But this would be a great step towards unity...

[ann_american2004]

62. Me too

This ticket or an Obama/Clark ticket!

[unauno]

60. You're soooo right.

Good-bye, McCain. That ticket scares them.

[AzDar]

14. Not just no...HELL NO!!!!

She's poison.

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

20. I hear what the "no's" are saying, but I would be voting for Hillary if

Obama had fallen out. I think more will feel the same after the dust of the primaries settles.

[AzDar]

30. But he DIDN'T fall out. Hillary has lost; mostly because WE THE PEOPLE want CHANGE.

No more DINOS!!

[kay1864]

16. Obama: Not open to Clinton being Obama's vice president

According to at least two posts on DU, citing insiders from the Obama camp.

[Wizard777]

31. It's not about what Obama wants. It's about what Hillary wants.

That's exactly why she can't be Obama's VP. I can't see Hillary making Obama's campaign all about Obama. Her Ego is far too large for that.

[kay1864]

35. How silly of me to forget

that she's the "decider" here :P

[Wizard777]

44. She has "experience" in overstepping her capacity.

She wasn't a First Lady. She was a Copresident. Not a second Vice President but a Copresident. I think that's what she would do with the VP slot. Approach it as a Copresidency. In a debate where the prsidential nominee has 5 minutes to speak. Hillary would understand that to mean. Barack 2 1/2 minutes and she gets 2 1/2 minutes.

[TexanIndian]

17. Damned if you do, damned if you don't

So, some one asks HRC the question if she would be open to be a VP candidate and HRC says that she would be open. And all hell breaks loose?

What do you expect her to say? Let me see if any of these answers is more palatable to Obamabots:

>> I really don't believe Obama has won the nomination either because the caucus system is f'ed up and I still have the popular vote. So I don't totally agree that BO has won the nomination. Since has hasn't won it, it is too premature to talk about VPs.<<

>>I can't stand BO, so there is no question of me ever being his VP candidate. And while I am at it, I recommend all my supporters to write in my name or vote McBush instead.<<

>>I think BO may appear to have won this nomination, but it was not fair and square. Look I still am neck and neck with him on popular vote and whatever happened to the saying that supers should follow the voice of the people? If every super votes for the candidate that won his/her state, then I would be the nominee. So, I intend to take this all the way to the convention?<<

Give it a rest will you? All she said is that she is open to being his VP even though she doesn't really believe he will offer it to her on a golden platter. If she stuck to her ground, she will be seen as the spoiler and so she is willing to sacrifice her personal beliefs for the good of the party.

[Lance_Boyle]

18. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory again.

The Democratic Party can be so depressingly stupid sometimes. Listen up Dems: you couldn't shove her down our throats as presidential nominee, and you won't shove her down our throats as VP nominee. She's not just poison, she's poison with a despicable, uncontrollable mouthpiece for a husband, and more baggage than all the airlines combined.

[Jackpine Radical]

19. Hillary may be poison to US, but to the rest of the country...

I dunno.

I don't like her, I don't trust her, but I want to win more than anything. I'll leave it to the judgment of the pros (read: Obama) whether it's a good idea. I'm too close to it all, I don't know. An I keep flashing back to Lieberman 2000, but I don't know if I'm being rational about this.

[Baby Snooks]

50. You must be joking...

If a growing number of people do not want a racist president, why would they want a racist vice-president?

[Jackpine Radical]

63. Not everyone sees her that way.

All I'm saying is that I'm content to let Obama decide.

[FreeState]

71. As a democrat that is the oposite of you - this would help

I don't like Obama, I don't trust Obama, but I want to win more than anything. Him choosing Clinton would make me feel at least somewhat better about the whole situation. (And 1/2 the people in my office who wont vote for Obama but would vote for Obama/Clinton)

Personally I cant wait for DU to be back to what its here for - advancing the democratic party.

[Exultant Democracy]

21. Well at least we know it is over, but once again Clinton show no class.

[Deja Q]

22. She'd be better utilized as a defense strategist for Obama...

Just my 2 cents.

[Name removed]

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[truebrit71]

33. Whoa whoa whoa!!! She has said that SHE is open to the idea...

...NOT that it has been offered to her...OR that it will happen...

Don't throw the baby out with the bath water...

Everything is still fine...

Relax....do you REALLY think he'd do something THAT stupid this late in the game?

[Phred42]

38. Maybe over reacting but several of the Left talk Shows have been

promoting that if the Clinton's want the VP position - it's their's.

That's what I'm reacting to.

[truebrit71]

41. Well we know that isn't the case...it isn't "hers if she wants it"...

...that's just waffle...

[Phred42]

83. She's angling for CO-President

Wanta bet?

The question is - will Obama fall for it or be backed so far into a corner that he has no choice.


The Clintons just need to go home and leave us alone.

[DWilliamsamh]

39. WHOOOOAAA there tex.... that isn't necessary.

I came into to the Obama camp late and have found the Clinton campaign tactics VERY distasteful, but lets hold a civil tongue please. Its called having class, or knowing how to win well. Back up the profane insult bus.

[ailsagirl]

48. Well said

[RadiationTherapy]

56. Using the word bitch makes you seem ignorant and immature.

Grow up or no one cares what you think.

[BearSquirrel2]

77. She would be of no value ...

She would be of no value to his administration. She would be an old style compromise VP sent away and KEPT away from the functioning of the government. If he let her get her hands on anything, she would just use it to challenge Obama for re-election.

There's plenty of white women out there. There is no need to choose THAT white woman.

[Prophet 451]

24. Not gonna happen

First off, if she'd conceded (or even just toned it down to a Huckabee campaign) a month or two ago, then maybe but now, no way.

Secondly, a Clinton spot as VP would attract only the fanatical Clinton partisans and turn off the roughly half the electorate who said they would NEVER vote for Clinton before she even started campaigning (in fairness, for reasons which are mostly not her fault). Most of the Clinton supporters will place the nation's future above their own hurt feelings and vote for Obama regardless of his VP. It's only the fanatics who would be swayed and I doubt they outnumber those who hate Hillary with a passion.

[frog92969]

25. The real question is

is she open to being McLame's VP.

Obama knows better.
He needs to come up with a choice soon to put this nightmare ticket to rest.

[raystorm7]

43. Shes gonna beat Obama's head over this VP issue for the next couple of months...

So yeah, Obama needs to find someone ASAP. Just not her, period.

[BearSquirrel2]

78. Oh please ... MAKE IT SO!!!!

Conservative HATE, HATE, HATE Hillary Clinton. What a perfect way to sink McCain's candidacy.

Actually Liebermann would be a good choice as you don't won't someone on the ticket who will outshine the presidential candidate. With McCain, that's kinda hard.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

26. Talk about a cicada.

[Duke Newcombe]

28. I'm open to being a power forward for the Bulls.

Sure as hell has a much likelihood as HRC as VP.

Duke

[mikeytherat]

37. I'm more open to be a center for the Bulls.

But, since we're dreaming here, I may as well make myself a power forward. Or maybe a Gold Glove 1st baseman for the Cubs!

Viva autoengaño!

mikey_the_rat

[NewEnglandGirl]

29. I am SOOOOOO surprised

I just never expected this to be a consideration on either of their parts. :wow:

[truebrit71]

32. That ship has sailed....

...you should have thought about that before you endorsed McCain then shouldn't you?

NO MORE CLINTONS IN THE WH.

[truebrit71]

34. TrueBrit71: Open to being Salma Hayek's Boy-Toy...

...yup...that's about as likely to happen as seeing the name CLINTON on a Democratic ticket this fall...

[DWilliamsamh]

36. What possible reason could he have for asking her?

All her high minded campaigning and policy arguments over the last three months? :P

[yojon]

40. He would want to avoid small planes

Keep a careful watch on his brake lines, etc etc in that case.. just sayin..

[ailsagirl]

49. Oh God Yes... that makes me very nervous

[raystorm7]

42. N to the O.

[shadowknows69]

45. I suspect that ship has sailed Hillary

Maybe if you hadn't made the assassination comment and all. Just sayin.

[matt007]

47. Yes!

No matter what you think of Hillary Clinton name recognition and her clout are what we need to secure this white house. Joe and Jane average want name recognition.

[ann_american2004]

65. Yes I agree, matt007

And there are a lot of Clinton supporters that need representation either through her or Clark. I'd be happy with either.
I would not be happy with
Edwards, Richardson, Daschle, Sharpton, or Biden.

[matt007]

82. I think Edwards would make an excellent Attorney General

Clark a good Sec. of Defense

Biden a great Sec. of State

[DWilliamsamh]

69. I have said it before and will say it again...NO ONE brings out the R's like Clinton

They hate her with the white hot intensity of the sun. This is the reason, back before she even ran for Senate, and Limbaugh and O'Rielly began using "President Hillary Rodham Clinton" to scare all their little ditto-head, low intelligence listeners, I knew she would be THE biggest mistake the Democratic party could make as far as picking a Presidential nominee. I breathed a sigh of relief in 2003 when she announced she wouldn't run.

She is TOXIC in a national general election. Up until this last couple months I thought that was a shame because I thought she would be a good president. Then she decided to walk and talk like a Karl Rove wet dream Republican candidate. She made her self toxic to a good part of her own party - only difference is this time the revulsion was based on her real actions. Though I am confident that having her on the ticket would not cause Democrats or Independents to vote for McCain or not vote at all, I have no doubt that if the name Clinton is on the Democratic ticket - even as VP - the wing-nuts will mobilize as if it is a second invasion of Normandy, such is their hatred of her.

[BearSquirrel2]

79. Very True!!!

Very well said. And very interesting how Faux did a big 180 to the extent that the Clinton camp was complimenting them. I suspect that they are playing chicken and I'm pretty sure Faux would have one the game if Hillary had become the nominee.

[ExPatLeftist]

51. I've been following this on the TV news channels, and her reps

are "subtly" threatening a revolt of "some" democrats if she is not the VP nominee. More of my thoughts on it here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6246745&mesg_id=6246745

[Mutley]

52. I'd be cool with that.

But I am not adamantly opposed to either one winning the nomination, so...

[Bush_MUST_Go]

53. I thought she said he wasn't experienced enough & too elitist...

and she was appalled that he didn't leave his church like she would have done in his place. And that she prefers McCain....

Now all is forgotten because she wants the job?

Hillary would sink Obama's chances for sure.

[Mutley]

55. Your opinion is yours

And my opinion is mine.

[ann_american2004]

66. and mine :)))))

Obama '08 (I gotta get this in my sig at some point)

[Popol Vuh]

54. NO! WAY!

I smell a rat. I don't see her putting the Democratic party above herself. She's more than illustrated that she thinks she's the most important thing during this campaign. I see this as another "its all about ME, ME, ME". I also wouldn't put it past her to (intentionally), as VP candidate, do something stupid during the GE campaign to sabotage Obama's chances, then make comments alluding to the fact that if she had been the nominee she would have won instead of lost.

I for one don't trust her anymore...and...am totally of the opinion that she doesn't deserve it.

[Richard_C]

57. Hillary for VP?

If Hillary can get the VP job, Obama can stay alive until after the election
Otherwise, he's gone before the convention.
The Clintons will prefer to blame an angry white man, but few angry white men think Clinton is much better than Obama.
If Obama comes to an untimely end, we will have to ask who really benefits?
Who prefers Clinton over Obama to such an extent that they would undertake such a crime?

[Zuiderelle]

58. delete.. wrong place

[ann_american2004]

67. Re #57 Using your own reasoning

Obama would be safest with Clinton as VP. No one would touch him for loathing of Hillary.
Finally misogyny works toward the greater good. *snort, rolls eyes*

Obama '08

[Zuiderelle]

59. I assume all the naysayers here will be voting for Obama/Clinton anyway, so it's all good.

Obama/Clinton :toast:

[RufusTFirefly]

61. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

[ann_american2004]

64. didnt take long

for the whiny caps to come back on
*snort*

Obama '08

[PittPoliSci]

68. i'd rather see her as Secy of State.

Think about the popularity her husband had abroad, this would be an ideal position for her.

[DWilliamsamh]

70. I could see that.

[Obama4ever]

72. No

Not Hillary, please no!

[Jefferson23]

74. DEFIANT HILLARY IS A SORE LOSER...SHE IS STILL CAMPAIGNING!

SHE ASKED HER SUPPORTERS FOR ADVICE AS TO WHAT TO DO...THIS CANDIDATE IS A FUCKING SLEAZE!!!!!

OFFER HER THE VP? NO.

[Magleetis]

76. She is acting

like it is her decision to make. I don't get it.

[Steerpike]

84. She did get a significant amount of americans to vote for her.

And, I like the fact that she fights dirty and takes no shit from anyone. Obama needs someone like Hillary to stay above the fray in the upcoming shitstorm. Of course many Democrats hate her, (as is amply illustrated on this and many other websites/blogs) but, she does seem to get the votes. I would vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket. I believe they would win.

[Zavulon]

85. I'm open to being knighted and to Supreme Court nominations.

Nobody's asked me, of course, but who cares? The world revolves solely around ME and you all should be lucky I'm open to these things.

[fjc]

86. Her failure to concede and endorse last night was a really bad move.

If she had, that in my view would have gone a long way toward healing the rifts and making this VP thing a bit more palatable.

[demobrit]

87. Hillary could always run as independent

If Hillary Clinton does not get the VP ticket should she run as independent?
She has the following why not?

[supernova]

88. No to VP, but she'd be hell on wheel as a Supreme!

:D

[CaseyStorm]

89. Give it up Hillary

You are wearing out your welcome.