Whats important now is what does obama want. He doesnt NEED any one person to be his VP.

[george_maniakes]

Hell i want kaine to be his VP, just because he looks like a decent man and he actually seems to be friends with obama. That being said, if obama chooses someone else, its his decision. Im not going to act like its the end of the world if he chooses someone else.

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

1. Agreed, I think Webb is the best pick for him, but it's his choice

and I trust his judgement.

[cloudythescribbler]

2. It's not a question of the "end of the world" -- but rather: is it appropriate for us to advocate

for either individual nominees and/or (as in my case) for criteria or qualities we would like to see (eg a highly qualified woman on the ticket who never supported the Iraq War Resolution)?

I have (not on DU but on WBAI) encountered a dismissive attitude from at least some quarters to the very impudence of discussing the issue.