momofnewP

Who will he pick if/when he gets the nomination?

mini

It will be one of the Virginians.

momofnewP

from the old tv series?

bullwinkle

strong possibilities seem to be Jim Webb, Claire McKaskill or possibly Joe Biden (although Biden has already said no way). Basically though, anyone but Hillary.

CelticClan07

Yeah, an optimistic topic! Hmmmmm...... Good question. I'm guessing a governor type, someone with executive experience....Richardson perhaps? Richardson has an impressive resume. I would be quite surprised if he chose another senator, especially a junior senator <Webb> like himself, but you never know. bullwinkle, I've heard Bidens' name tossed around as SoS or SoD. Sounds good to me!

Hekau

Maybe Ed Rendell?

razordad

Sam Nunn. Will bolster Obama in the most critical area he needs, to have a good shot.

Hondu

Personally, I would prefer General Zinni ... widely respected and a strong opponent of the bird brain war in Iraq

Gen. Zinni: 'They've Screwed Up', Former Top Commander Condemns Pentagon Officials Over Iraq War - CBS News

Anthony Zinni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

However, I would not be surprise if Obama chooses Senator Rockefeller.

Richardson has a lot of experience and could put Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in play with the Hispanic vote.

Biden would be best for Secretary of State.

LaxAttack09

Someone who has years of experience, probably a white man, and he would prefer somebody who is respected on both sides (biden??)

poetsheart

Strangely enough, the spectre of an Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket is still be bandied about on the talking heads news hours. Heard it brought up again on either CNN or MSNBC (I forget which) this evening (Wed).

CelticClan07

Can't imagine Obama wanting Bill hanging around 24/7/365 trying to re-live his WH days. He'd race Obama to ringing phone at 3am!

momofnewP

Poets I think the talking heads have a lot of air time to fill. Unless one candidate or another has made some gaffe that they discuss ad nauseum they have to think of things to talk about.

Celtic I would not want Bill hanging around period. He would make me nervous particularly with female colleagues.

Christcorp

A lot of talk about someone who is "Respected" on both sides. You are assuming the respect is from congress. The problem is, you are commenting an opinion based on a somewhat educated position. I commend all of you. unfortunately, the average American is NOT EDUCATED in political, economic, military, and social issues. They can barely balance their check book let alone have their credit cards maxed out.

If you are Obama, Clinton, or McCain and are deciding on a Vice-President, you need to choose someone who the American People have heard of. A popular person. Someone you obviously can work with along with the congress, but those aren't the ones VOTING in November. Pick someone that the American voter can somewhat relate to.

Safe votes are OTHER candidates that ran against you. They have months of face time and recognition. The voters have heard of them. Most voters have no idea who the governor of any state other than their own is. Those aren't good choices. Unless they also ran against you or are a popular figure. E.g. Arnold in california; (I know he can't). Other vp candidates could be people like Colin Powell, Condi Rice, Bloomberg, etc...

Bottom line is you need a running mate that people know. A fellow candidate who has been on tv for the last 6-9 months; a well known governor; or another public/private figure head with name recognition.

zoosermom

"Can't imagine Obama wanting Bill hanging around 24/7/365 trying to re-live his WH "

If I were Michelle, I wouldn't want my husband being the only thing standing between Billary and the White House.

JHS

Well, right now he's pretty much in exactly that position, and Michelle seems fine with it.

I want Obama to pick Leo McGarry. Perfect choice.