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Onlooker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:05 PM
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Poll question: What is the single most important trait that Obama's VP needs to help us win the GE?
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blm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:08 PM
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1. Has to qualify AND know every weakness of McCain's to lead the attacks on him.
Edited on Fri May-09-08 12:08 PM by blm
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:08 PM
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2. Single most important trait: Deliver something to Democratic nominee....
... that a Democratic nominee wouldn't be able to get for himself or herself.
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FSogol Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:09 PM
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3. Other: The ability to win one of the non-Gore/Kerry States
Jim Webb and Bill Richardson come to mind.
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EmeraldCityGrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:09 PM
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4. All of the Above...
;)
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MannyGoldstein Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:10 PM
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5. A Charismatic, No-BS Warrior
Edited on Fri May-09-08 12:11 PM by MannyGoldstein
This would:
1. Counter McSame's big positive.
2. Reinforce the notion that Obama will get us out of Iraq.
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NJmaverick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:10 PM
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6. McCain and Romney tipped the repuke's hand with their "Hamas endorses Obama"
Typical repuke tactic. Then when they explain themeselves to the shocked listener they talk about Obama's lack of experience and the threat of terrorists. Clark will blunt all of that, with his outstanding Resume.
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tokenlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:12 PM
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7. Geographical balance would be good...west of Mississippi River n/t
Edited on Fri May-09-08 12:12 PM by tokenlib
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Lucky 13 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:13 PM
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8. I voted for impressive resume and experience, BUT...
I think it would be helpful if they also HAPPENED to be white and possibly female. Military experience is highly desirable.

I think Clark or Sebeilus (sp?) are good options.
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Divernan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:14 PM
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9. Not be named "Clinton"
Edited on Fri May-09-08 12:15 PM by Divernan
I personally like Richardson, but there are a number of good people available.
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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:15 PM
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12. That should be choices 1 thru 4 n/t
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kennetha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:39 PM
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20. If you folks want to unify the party
he needs to pick Hillary. THat's going to be our price for getting off our duffs and working to make Obama the president.

You have no other option!
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Fovea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:14 PM
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10. The Veep should
Enhance the 50 state strategy by drawing flyover America's support.
Someone like Sebelius.

Or they should be a strong populist like Edwards.
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lisa58 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:15 PM
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11. Has to be able to effectively attack McCain.
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GetTheRightVote Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:15 PM
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13. Like all jobs, they must meet the requirements so that they will assist Obama and the public
in their goals for a better America for all of us.
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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:19 PM
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14. Have an impressive foreign policy background
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Robbins Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:24 PM
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15. VP
Loyalty to Obama,and the Party.And be willing to go on the attack against Mccain.VP choices are
suspose to do the dirty work against the rival candiate.
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BlueIris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:29 PM
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16. Foreign. Policy. Credibility.
Obama's biggest weakness, if you ask me.
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natrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:30 PM
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17. being as far away from dlc association as possible-those people are crooks
Edited on Fri May-09-08 12:31 PM by natrat
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hokies4ever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:35 PM
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18. Pelosi philosophy: Whoever can best help him govern
I agree with her. Bush chose Cheney because Cheney could best help him govern. Govern evil, but still govern. Obama should pick whoever he feels most comfortable with helping him to do his job as President. Most people assume that the purpose of the vice president is to help win the ticket. Even if that's a purpose, it's secondary at best. History shows that people vote for the top of the ticket, not the bottom of the ticket. It's useless having a vice president who could help you win the Presidency but not help you do the job.
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kennetha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:38 PM
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19. He Needs to pick Hillary
There's no other choice if he wants to unify the party.
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TheDoorbellRang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-09-08 12:44 PM
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21. Be a white male
That oughta satisfy the hardworking, uh, white American demographic. :eyes:

Cynical, but sadly true. Having an AA man at the top of the ticket is a big venture out of the comfort zone for many. A white male in the VP slot would be "reassuring."
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