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FlyingSquirrel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:16 AM
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Poll question: Which of these VP statements do you agree with most:
Edited on Sun Mar-09-08 04:21 AM by FlyingSquirrel
And please discuss below whether either would actually make this offer to the other.

I personally believe that Clinton WOULD make the offer to Obama and that he would accept.

I don't think the reverse is true, I think he would probably not offer, and if he did she would not accept.

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John Q. Citizen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:24 AM
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1. Any 'unity ticket' would resemble the Clinton marriage. Let's not go there
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lligrd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:25 AM
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3. BWAAHAAHAA
:rofl: So true!
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:00 AM
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8. LMAO!
That is too funny.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:02 AM
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9. I see a DUzy in your future.
:rofl:
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FlyingSquirrel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:32 AM
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4. What a quality post.
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lligrd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:43 AM
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5. Just Stating What I Think Is True nt
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:05 AM
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11. Perish the thought!
I must admit, though, in one of my sillier moments, the thought briefly entered my mind. I was immediately ashamed. LOL!
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lligrd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:27 AM
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13. I Refuse To Be Ashamed Of Thoughts
even evil ones. Especially, since so many of mine have come true for the last seven years.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 06:02 AM
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14. Can't argue with your reasoning.
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Biscottiii Donating Member (106 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:52 AM
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6. I truly DON'T think they could work together, without fighting like cats & dogs
I think the horrifying sense of Cheney having run the WH for the past 7 years, for the chimp in chief, would leave BOTH of them worrying about whether the other (IF placed in the VP role) would overstep their agenda. Perhaps undermining their Administration.

Not like one could easily 'fire' the VP if the job match isn't working smoothly.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 04:58 AM
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7. I voted neither would accept being the other's VP.
Edited on Sun Mar-09-08 05:08 AM by Window
I believe this for so many reasons, and they are all swirling around in my head, but I'll take a stab.

1. Hillary wouldn't accept because I think she truly believes that it is her turn and she deserves to be the first woman president. She's been planning and preparing for a long, long time.

2. Plenty of people want change and hope, but will not/cannot accept two minorities -- a female and a black -- at the same time. I believe they both know this.

3. I think Hillary is genuinely angry with Obama for daring to, not only run against her, but for doing it better. He blind-sided her and she never saw it coming. Hence, she's been on the defensive and has to play catch up, which I don't think she can. Also, hence, her kitchen sink strategy.

4. Obama wouldn't/shouldn't accept because he is, after all, winning.

5. If Obama doesn't genuinely dislike Hillary, he should. She's gone further negative against him than is necessary and/or proper for a fellow democratic opponent.

I have lots of other reasons why I don't think it can/will work for either of them, but my puter is acting up.




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Biscottiii Donating Member (106 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:03 AM
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10. Yep, I believe your arguments are Right On Target! Well thought out.
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 05:12 AM
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12. Thank you.
Also,

6. Obama has to know Bill is going to be either co-president like Hillary claims she was; a Cheney-like VP -- truly running everything; or, any way you look at it, second fiddle to Bill.
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FlyingSquirrel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 09:49 PM
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15. Women are not a minority, they are a discriminated-against majority.
eom
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Johnny__Motown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 09:50 PM
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16. Hillary would beg for the VP spot but she won't be offered it
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AZBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 10:03 PM
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18. Yup - that would have been my vote if listed above.
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Lucinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 09:57 PM
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17. They would both consider it...but I have no idea what they would actually DO.
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Nine Donating Member (472 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-09-08 10:07 PM
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19. I agree with you
on both counts
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FlyingSquirrel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-10-08 03:38 AM
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20. .
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