Hey Obama you want a tough Vice Prez pick Kucinich

[lovuian]

just a thought

[bdamomma]

1. he would be a pitbull!!!

[smoogatz]

3. He would be the second-worst possible choice.

After Hillary. A good VP pick would be someone who either complements Obama's skills and experience (as in, someone with military cred, say, or broad foreign policy experience), or helps deliver a particular battleground state (New Mexico or Virginia, say), or brings a new constituency into the tent (Latinos, or national security-minded indies), or some combination thereof. Kucinich does none of those things.

[mikelgb]

6. Ohio?

[smoogatz]

7. Kucinich is popular in his urban district.

Not so much in the rest of the state, which is pretty purple-ish to red much of the time.

[Fireweed247]

11. Or someone who informs and inspires...

like RFK Jr!!

Please Please Please
:pray:

[smoogatz]

12. The former heroin addict?

I don't think that would help us a whole lot, somehow.

[Fireweed247]

14. Rush Limbaugh is still going strong

Look at Bush for Gawd's sake!

When they can get away with everything, and we get called on everything- it is time to do something about the Corporate media which is what RFK Jr is educating people about.

[smoogatz]

17. Let him educate.

But he's a crappy choice for VP.

[zonmoy]

15. It would be a good idea just for giving the cabal second thoughts about using extreme measures to

get rid of obama. assuming of course that he really is a peoples candidate and not a cabalist in a populist mask.

[smoogatz]

20. That's certainly a good reason NOT to pick Hillary.

But I'm not sure if even on those grounds Kucinich is the best choice: why not Richardson, then?

[zonmoy]

21. how would richardson seem to them.

is he nearly as far to the left side as Kucinich what makes him a president that the cabal would hate.

[City67]

33. 'tis true I dont get here that often

But what is this 'cabal' I have heard mentioned a number of times?

[LeftyMom]

29. Vegans are a constituency!

Okay, so we're like 1.5% of the population, and a good fraction of those are anarchists and don't vote, but...

I got nothin'. :shrug:

[LordJFT]

31. Well it would take voters away from Nader and Mckinney

but I agree with you that Kucinich would be a bad choice.

[RethugAssKicker]

2. sounds GREAT !... but a SURE way to lose the GE !!

unfortunately

[Drum]

4. Fuckin-A!

I'll take a term or two of that...DK was rushed off the Executive Branch dance-card way too fast. I'd like to hear more of that tough talk on a national level!

:thumbsup:

[Greyhound]

5. The Veep working full-time on domestic policy, while Obama lines up the

international stage, wow, just wow. Even Schumer & and thugs would have to fall in line.
:kick: & R

[Wiley50]

8. He'd make the best possible life insurance for Obama. like Cheney was to Bush n/t

[magellan]

9. That would end my reservations about voting for Obama

At last the progressive side of the party would be represented. Obama can hang out with the likes of Rahm Emmanuel all he wants then.

[Fireweed247]

10. Back in the day- Kucinich was tough

But he has backed off of all of his promises.

He has promised to Introduce articles of Impeachment of Bush for over a year now, most recently at the State of the Union. Then he completely backed down. He even used it to raise funds for his re-election and then didn't come through with what he promised and has provided no explanation whatsoever. On the day of the SOTU, many activists were waiting in anticipation and he said nothing. It is really strange.

He also promised 9/11 hearings on insider trading. He used this to raise funds on the Alex Jones show and elsewhere, promising to do this...but he has done nothing to pursue it.

Kucinich use to be a hero of mine, I have supported him since 2002, but now he is just as disappointing as the rest.
I worked for his presidential campaign and he wasn't even trying. He just took donations and allowed his campaign to be run in the most pathetic disorganized manner. I am afraid he might be part of the dog and pony show. He use to give me so much hope, just knowing we had one Congressman fighting for US and the Constitution...

[mzmolly]

13. I would prefer someone with a broad "moderate" reach who could

siphon votes from McSame.

:shrug:

[Fireweed247]

16. Kucinich's legislation speaks for the majority of the American people

Universal Health Care is supported by the majority of Americans.

He has been writing legislation to end this stupid ass war for years, which is supported by the majority.

He is the only one speaking the truth about Iran.

He is the only one that speaks of ending the 'patriot act' and NAFTA also supported by the majority of Americans.

He has introduced a windfall profit tax on the oil companies, which I am sure would be supported by the majority if they were asked.

The problem isn't his stances, it is his lack of effectiveness, based partially on the idea that he is so 'out there' because the Corporate media has told us so because they could not have us hearing his actual platform or everyone would support it.

[mzmolly]

18. The "he's the only one"meme...

I'm familiar with it, however it's not quite factual.

Peace

[Fireweed247]

19. Who else speaks these issues in their platform?

But I was speaking more to the idea that he was out of the mainstream. If Americans knew his positions and ideas, he would be the mainstream. They cut him out of the debates for a reason.

[mzmolly]

24. I'm going to let Dennis rest in political peace.

Peace to you as well.

[readmoreoften]

35. Good god isn't Obama moderate enough?

Can't a lefty get a break in this country? :shrug:

[mzmolly]

36. "The Most Liberal Senator in the Senate"

is what the R's are calling him.

[Fly by night]

22. Obama/Richardson

Let's put some color back in Lady Liberty's cheeks.

[Indenturedebtor]

25. Richardson lost me with that pipeline idea

You know the one from the Great Lakes to the SW... horrible horrible idea.

Kucinich would be great as AG or Energy Sec, etc. But I don't think he'd help Obama get elected.

[Fly by night]

27. I'd like to see Kucinich as DEA head -- so he could dismantle it.

[windoe]

23. -My dream team-

and I know the country would be in good hands. To win the GE though, hmmmm not sure

[lovuian]

26. It would be Awesome

Dennis would be a great debater I think he has proven that

He would definitely be insurance

[KoKo]

28. Ohhhh....how we could wish that one into reality....

:thumbsup:

[tritsofme]

30. Lets play serious for a second, what would he bring to the ticket?

nt

[maui9002]

32. Defeat*

[PeaceNikki]

34. Yeah, cuz he was such a strong contender in the primaries!

Oh, wait... :yoiks: