My in-depth studies of Dem schedules tomorrow has revealed the dark horse VP

[monomach]

Obviously, Obama isn't going to announce his choice until tomorrow morning. The schedule undeniably points at one guy: Dick Durbin.

Durbin is in Illinois tomorrow...Obama is appearing with his VP tomorrow in Illinois.

THINK ABOUT IT; ILLINOIS IS DURBIN'S HOME STATE! WHY ELSE WOULD OBAMA CHOOSE ILLINOIS TO ANNOUNCE???????111!!!eleventeen!1!


What makes Durbin a good VP candidate?
-About 95% progressive. Let's see you guys bitch about his positions compared to the other names out there (well, ok he panders to the great state of Illinois on ethanol, but other than that)!
-Looks like a typical white guy- easy for other typical white guys to rally behind
-Loyal to Obama and the party
-Willing to play the attack dog
-Well-liked by other Dem politicians
-Very popular in Illinois- Illinois has plenty o' electoral votes

































































Yeah, yeah...Ok. I love Dick Durbin. If you're "special" and didn't figure it out, it's :sarcasm: (and wishful thinking). I'm very proud of both of my Senators.
:evilgrin:

[Lucinda]

1. LOL

[Mz Pip]

2. Won't work

Can't have the Prez and VP from the same state. But he is a good guy and would make a good VP for someone else.

[WeDidIt]

7. Yes, actually, you CAN have both the pres and veep from the same state

It just makes them ineligible for all electors from their own state.

[Alexander]

3. Unconstitutional.

[WeDidIt]

5. IT's NOT unconstitutional

it would just make them ineligible for all 21 Illinois electors.

Constitutionally, they could still do it, though logically it would be pretty fucking stupid.

[WeDidIt]

4. Okay, I know it was a joke, but no way could it be Durbin Constitutionally

If he picked Durbin, they would be ineligible for all 21 Illinois electors:

AMENDMENT XII

The electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves;...

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6. wtf is a "typical whte guy?"

[monomach]

8. Look at a picture of Dick Durbin. They look like him.

nt

[Skip Intro]

9. just uncomfortable with that term - I mean, if I said, "he's a typical black guy"

that would bother a lot of people too, and rightly so

and no matter what pic you referred to as illustrating a "typical black guy" many would still be offended

not trying to make a big deal about it, but you can see my point right?