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nsd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-12-08 12:59 AM
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NYT: An Indiana Democrat Offers Risks and Rewards
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Mr. Bayh’s record points up the risks and rewards for Mr. Obama of adding a running mate from a Republican-leaning state, someone whose votes and credentials could compensate for perceived weaknesses of Mr. Obama but potentially alienate progressive Democrats crucial to Mr. Obama’s success.

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snowbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-12-08 01:05 AM
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1. I agree that there would be pros and cons with Bayh..
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I'm just not sure I agree with those who keep referring to him as an "empty suit".

His bio appears awfully expansive to call it "empty"..


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Occam Bandage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-12-08 01:07 AM
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2. Eeech. Bayh is one of the lamest Dems in the Senate. I dunno, if he's obviously trying
to patch a weakness, I think it might end up just calling more attention to that weakness. If the conversation is "experience," Obama loses--and an "experience" VP only furthers that conversation.
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