Wipe off the VP front runner slate. This is going to be a huge surprise!!!

[inthebrain]

If it ain't Biden I doubt that Kaine is it either.

I have a feeling it's going to be someone we never suspected. In a sense I have a feeling maybe Kerry but that's just a hunch. I wonder if that's the case the thinking is that you can't go wrong with a guy who landed the second most votes for a pres candidate in the nations history.

I would also guess that since he was put through the wringer before he might be best equipped to deal with it. I really can't imagine who it could be as this is really gettin interesting.

Looks like the Media really has no clue.

[Clark2008]

1. We all know the media has no clue...

but what's that got to do with the VP selection.

:)

[WCGreen]

2. Bob Graham.

[tblue]

3. Michael Phelps

[truthN08]

8. It's going to be

Tiger Woods or Mayor Bloomberg,or maybe even Bill Gates.:rofl:

At this point I'm clueless.

After this much build up and coy-ness it better be someone fantastic.

[inthebrain]

11. Why not pick an up and comer; Kyle Okposo!!!

May not know who this guy is yet but he will be one of the most beloved athletes in NY sports next to Piazza and Jeter. And if he can turn my Turkeyt Islanders around he more than deserves the job!!!

[goodgd_yall]

34. lol! n/t

[grillo7]

54. I've been thinking about him lately too...

National security experience + Florida + a "No" vote on authorizing the Iraq war...it's a great combination.

[Dr.Phool]

57. That would be an excellent pick.

But, I'd hate to listen to that whole note-taking thing again.

[DarthDem]

4. Al Gore?

Yes, I'm serious.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

29. I wish

[tulip]

5. Not the Hoosier you think................

Is it possible that Obama has his eye on Indiana and Timothy Roemer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_J._Roemer

[hisownpetard]

6. I think it might be a surprise (i.e. not someone in the 'top 3'), but it won't be Kerry.

That would be going backwards, not forward.

[inthebrain]

14. Who knows

I wonder if sometimes it's best to hide someone in plain site.

They really can't swift boat Kerry again. Those guys have been made out to be proven liars.

[independentpiney]

7. Kerry actually might be a very good pick n/t

[democrat2thecore]

9. Kerry? Talk about looking backwards - worst possible choice for a campaign with "change" in its logo

[Mass]

40. Why? It is change from Bush and Cheney? Not change from what could have been?

Even though I do not think it is him, it is as change as Bayh (whose father was Senator and ran for the Democratic nomination) or Biden (who has been in the Senate 30 + years and is my favorite among the three).

[democrat2thecore]

46. I meant it only because he was the nominee of the party - love your avatar, btw -nt

[lamp_shade]

10. Clark or Clinton n/t

[inthebrain]

12. Obama said he didn't need Clark at the convention

If it ain't Clark I don't think he wants Hillary.

[Catch22Dem]

15. Obama never said that

It was reported, but lots of dumb shit has been reported over the years.

[inthebrain]

25. Wasn't it Clark?

Didn't he say that they didn't need him at the convention after he offered his services?

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

31. It was a blogger...

reporting a conversation he/she supposedly had with a Clark staffer.

I would give that one about 10% credibility. I don't know that it will be Clark, but based on that information, I wouldn't rule it out.

[islandmkl]

13. if i've said it once, i've said it...once.....

LEE MERCER gettin' all up in the house!!

[valerief]

16. Oprah. It's gonna be Oprah. She'll get the on-the-fence white vote. nt

[ContinentalOp]

44. Seriously though that would be kind of great.

I would vote for her. Imagine what she could get done. Oprah would actually make a brilliant politician.

[valerief]

47. Well, I think she's kind of insane with all her magic soul jibber jabber talk.

She does have a lot of power, though.

Really, I think it would be WAY cool if BO picked a black VP. I know, it wouldn't be good politically--or would it? That would give them something to talk about.

[AlinPA]

17. Brian Schweitzer. If not him, Mayor Bloomberg.

[inthebrain]

19. I could only dream if it was Kooch

The Bushies would absolutely crap their pants. Kooch wants their heads on pike.

It be just a nasty not to mention VISCOUS attack dog on Health Care, the War, Economy, HealthCare and Labor. Just an absolute steamroller on McCain and any other puke he picked.

Alas I shall be content to have him in the house.

[ContinentalOp]

45. That's not such a good idea though.

We really need a VP with a lower VISCOSITY than his. :P

[opihimoimoi]

18. Alec Baldwin

[terrya]

20. Susan Sarandon

You read it here first.

[lutherj]

21. I heard a rumor it's Kucinich. Think about it - the idea of it just sort of

hits you in the gut as perfect.

[inthebrain]

22. Don't do that to me

Please!!!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

23. A Kennedy!

who more could you possibly want - Caroline Kennedy!

[jefferson_dem]

24. No to Kerry. That would be a miserable pick, in my opinion.

n/t

[LiberalEsto]

26. Sen. Jack Reed, RI

Just a guess

[inthebrain]

27. That would be interesting

[kimbo fleiss]

28. If its a surprise

it will not be an unknown, it will be a person who is already well known. Picking an unknown would confuse voters who don't have time to learn about a new person. (and they just don't care)

[inthebrain]

30. I don't think it will be an unknown

Just someone we haven't really looked at before.

[knixphan]

32. If it ain't Biden

It had better be Cloonz.

[goodgd_yall]

33. Not trying to sound mean, but

I don't think Obama is going to choose any losers. That wouldn't rule out the presidential nominees of this year, but it would rule out past candidates---Kerry, Gore (even if he was interested), and, up until the scandal that ruined his chances maybe forever, Edwards.

[inthebrain]

35. There are rumors swirling here in MA regarding Kerry

That's why I mention it.

Not sure if it's the best pick myself. Personally, I think he ran a terrible campaign and took an awful stance on the war. Either way, he did get the second most votes of any pres candidate and is decent on FP (could also say he suffers some of the same warts as Biden with the IWR).

It's also possible, based on Obama's speeches today that he doesn't want a bulldog VP. Looks to me like he's quite happy being his own Bulldog.

[goodgd_yall]

39. Bulldog

I made that comment in another thread. After hearing how good is doing in North Carolina today, I thought maybe he doesn't need an attack dog after all.

I'd be extremely surprised if it was Kerry. I don't really think Kerry would hurt the ticket though. Since I've never considered him in the running for VP, I haven't really thought too much about pros and cons, but my first thoughts is that at least he wouldn't hurt.

[liberal renegade]

36. HRC!

[saltpoint]

37. You could be just right. Obama's crew has been super in keeping

the leaks from the media to date.

It could happen exactly as you say it might.

[Mass]

38. I'd love it, but I do not think he will be him. This said, I hope it is not Bayh or Kaine.

[briv1016]

41. It's going to be Colbert.

[Ediacara]

42. Had Kerry not been our nominee last time, he might be a good choice

But having gone for the #1 spot and lost, he's not in the running and anyone who claims he is, is in the not-know.

[windbreeze]

43. what is it about running two senators???

ahhhh, they never win??...is that true..??? or am I dreaming...??? wb

[Avalux]

48. The Obama camp commented weeks ago it wouldn't be a Senator.

Either that was the truth, or they said it to throw people off.

[windbreeze]

53. then who all does that eliminate??? most of the names we've heard

so far??? I hadn't heard that they had said that...but in a way,I'm glad if that's the case...kinda eliminates lots of people...hmmmm...wb

[Erin Elizabeth]

49. MICHAEL SCOTT OF DUNDER MIFFLIN!

No, no, no, DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER!!!



Or maybe JIM THORPE!!!!



So what if he's dead? It could be someone totally unexpected!

[Ichingcarpenter]

50. Steve Jobs?

He's a friend of Gore, makes things work and has great hype.

I love it, nobody has a fricking clue, you, me, DU or the Media.

[cliffordu]

51. Cartman. Eric Cartman.

[yodermon]

55. respect mah authoritah!

we have a winner!
now screw you guys, i'm going home. damn hippies

[cliffordu]

56. LOL.

[Marie26]

52. As long as it's not Hagel! nt

[Shine]

58. George Clooney. He'd bring in the state of Hollywood.

:evilgrin: