If Obama loses the primary, what should he do next?

[Colobo]

So far most of you think Hillary should stay in the Senate and probably pursue the Majority Leadership in the case of a loss.

So, what should Obama do in case he loses?

[Goblinmonger]

1. Rob a Vegas Casino.

We're talking about Obama J. Simpson, right? The juice?

[Colobo]

2. No, we are talking about Barack Osama, dude who blew up the Towers.

[Goblinmonger]

5. Oh, THAT bastard.

He's gonna be hung by a kangaroo court, I expect. Or is that Saddam Hussein Obama?

[silverweb]

3. Whatever seems best to him.

n/t

[bluestateguy]

4. The same thing I expect of any Democrat who loses the primary

And that is to concede gracefully and endorse and campaign for the nominee.

[Colobo]

6. I'm talking about next move in terms of his political career.

[Colobo]

7. So VP Obama is the leading choice so far... interesting.

[Ethelk2044]

17. He does not need to damage his political career by taking a VP slot.

[illinoisprogressive]

8. His original plan was to either serve another senate term or governor

obama will not be vp depending. maybe to Edwards or gore but, never to Clinton. They cannot stand each other and she would not want his highlighting of her weakenesses and she is probably got vilsack.
he would not want to be associated with a corrupt administration and he dislikes the DLC

[Bongo Prophet]

20. Wait a minute - he can be friends across the aisle to GOP, but not DLC?

I'm sorry, but that makes no sense to me.
I won't say you are wrong, as I have no evidence.

It's just that Barack is a bridge builder type personality, and would work to build consensus.
Hating and divisive behavior are not qualities that I have seen from him.


Am I wrong, you think?

[wyldwolf]

28. Even though he's DLC without the membership card?

[Bitwit1234]

9. Stay in the senate and wait til next time.

There's always a second chance. He is young he can do it.

[TwilightGardener]

10. I'll take any of three choices--either VP, Gov, or stay in the Senate--

whichever will make him happiest. I'm really, really hoping that we won't have to consider this, however! :)

[Colobo]

12. Me too!

[waiting for hope]

11. Personally, I'm seeing

a lot of support to an Edwards/Obama ticket. I kinda like it. :)

[Colobo]

13. I'll be all over that ticket like white on rice!

[illinoisprogressive]

14. I remember talking to some people at a bbq for Barack about Edwards and him teaming up

then a week later I saw the steak fry on cspan and those two were walking down the hill next to each other joking.
i thought it looked right.
either one at the top and the other rounding it out.

[countmyvote4real]

16. Edwards is the only serious candidate that would run with Obama.

Hilary will not risk her campaign exposed to two "never happened before" variables.

[waiting for hope]

23. I think that ticket could work

very well!

[TwilightGardener]

18. Other way around is better, but I'm down with that ticket!

[jdadd]

15. I think it would be wise for him to return to the senate

IMHO VP would be political suicide.

[Ethelk2044]

19. I agree. Also, his supporters do not need to be talking about a VP slot

[Grandrose]

21. Back to the senate...

Other than nomination or Edwards/Obama ticket. I have given up on Gore/Obama!:(

[madrchsod]

22. stay in the senate

and join the list of great senators from illinois...keep illinois blue even when it turns red

[BadgerLaw2010]

24. Go back to work in the Senate and run in 2016 like he should have in the first place.

[Colobo]

25. His time is now. Not then.

[Colobo]

26. Kick.

[avrdream]

27. I vote for him staying in the Senate but running again for President down the line.

At least then he can argue that he has the necessary experience.