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She's the governor of Kansas and this year's respondent to the State of the Union address. Ironically, Sebelius got into office largely due to a split in the Kansas Republican party. There are some things I don't agree with her on - guns (which will keep away white males) and same sex marriages (which could keep away the youth), but her over stances are pretty solid and in alignment with my own.
Absolutely not. That would be a slap in the face to so many Barack supporters. He'd be a fool to jump on Hillary's kamikaze plane. It's bad enough Hillary is only staying in this race now so that somebody will pick up her Democratic tab. Now she should get the VP nod too, after it took all of this to get her out?
An Obama/Sebelius ticket would be my absolute dream. My husband teases me about Sebelius, reminding me that I was once this excited about Hillary.
I never realized until today that Richardson and Sebelius were nearly the same age. I was just about to beg Obama to throw us poor Boomer women a bone because Richardson has plenty of time...and then I saw that he's older than she is!
I knew that race would be an issue in this campaign (despite the HillBillies braying otherwise), but I hate that it's become such a central issue. Richardson versus Sebelius is basically Latinos versus white women. I think Barack can regain a large number of women back with Sebelius on the ticket; not just because she's a woman, but because she is a CAPABLE woman who is more than capable of being Commander-in-Chief. And unfortunately, there are far more white women for Barack to need support from than Latinos. I don't think Obama will lose more Latinos if he doesn't pick Richardson; I think his percentage with them will just stay consistently low. Whereas I can see million of Hillary voters stomping over to McCain because that big ol' meanie Obama had the NERVE to beat her in a primary campaign. That'll show us!
Regardless of who gets picked, I think they should make a pact that whoever becomes the VP will take the other candidate when s/he runs for president. So if Obama takes Richardson, and in 4-8 years Richardson runs for president, he should take Sebelius. If Obama takes Sebelius and Sebelius runs in 4-8 years, she should take Richardson. That way, we get them all in office and give them all (long) shots at the being POTUS.
Absolutely no Hilliary on the ticket. The party doesn't need Hilliary Clinton on the ticket to be united. Give me a break. Once Obama becomes the nominee I believe the rank and file and many, many other Democrats will fall in line in support of Obama. Besides having Hillbilly on the ticket could drive current Obama supporters elsewhere. Many just don't want to see her on the ticket. Yours truly included.
Having said that I think Obama would be well served to name a moderate to the ticket.
Having a woman on board would be a good idea. I don't know much about Sebelius, but having someone from the center of the country would be a good idea.
I heard Gov. Rendall (spelling?) from PA being mentioned. A Clinton supporter who could help heal the divisions within the party w/o going to Hilliary.
Richardson is a good choice as well.
I think naming a governor is especially important.
Absolutely no Hilliary on the ticket. The party doesn't need Hilliary Clinton on the ticket to be united. Give me a break. Once Obama becomes the nominee I believe the rank and file and many, many other Democrats will fall in line in support of Obama. Besides having Hillbilly on the ticket could drive current Obama supporters elsewhere. Many just don't want to see her on the ticket. Yours truly included.
Having said that I think Obama would be well served to name a moderate to the ticket.
Having a woman on board would be a good idea. I don't know much about Sebelius, but having someone from the center of the country would be a good idea.
I heard Gov. Rendall (spelling?) from PA being mentioned. A Clinton supporter who could help heal the divisions within the party w/o going to Hilliary.
Richardson is a good choice as well.
I think naming a governor is especially important.
Now Rendell is somebody I could get behind as VP. He was great in Philly as Mayor and has been really great as Governor of Pennsylvania. This would be a good choice for VP if people can't accept Hillary.
Here's another name: Jon Corzine of New Jersey. Former senator and now governor of NJ. Former head honcho of Goldman Sachs. Ultra rich guy. His presence on the ticket will pacify Wall Street who may be nervous with Obama's liberal leanings.
1. Hillary would be the best option because it would prove that Obama was sincere about unity and people would admire his character/integrity but I doubt that he will select Hillary... too bad because I think they would compliment each other perfectly and probably guarantee the presidency.
2. John Edwards.
Hope he does not select Richardson because it will make him look like he struck a deal with him for his endorsement plus he appears to be weak in my opinion.
1. Hillary would be the best option because it would prove that Obama was sincere about unity and people would admire his character/integrity but I doubt that he will select Hillary... too bad because I think they would compliment each other perfectly and probably guarantee the presidency.
2. John Edwards.
Hope he does not select Richardson because it will make him look like he struck a deal with him for his endorsement plus he appears to be weak in my opinion.
I echo this statement about Richardson. It could possibly drive me to not vote.
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