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reaganlivs 744 posts since
Apr 23, 2008

Reply 15. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:00 PM

in response to: goshawty9

Woman, huh? Maybe. But if Obama is the nominee, then the question is, Is America ready for a Black President and a woman VP? I know the folks in CA would not have a problem, but I wonder about other parts of the country. Is that a risk the Dems are ready take?

uniq511 717 posts since
Dec 13, 2007

Reply 16. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:03 PM

in response to: uniq511

I forgot our mayor, Mike Bloomberg. He and Barack seemed to be getting chummy at one point.

Mike might have ideas to run the country like a business, but it's better than what we have now.

2diamndlil 227 posts since
Apr 28, 2008

Reply 17. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:10 PM

in response to: uniq511

Everybody face it ain't no Obama no how.

yasmine88 2,126 posts since
Apr 17, 2008

Reply 18. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:26 PM

in response to: mccain09

mccain09 wrote:

goshawty9 wrote:

If you can name the top three who would best represent the country and "real change" who would that be?

1. Richardson - because he represents the hispanic community

2. Nancy Pelosi - because she represent women - even though I don't hear about much she's been doing

3. John Edwards - because he seems very honest

Pelosi is a disgrace for women.

Richardson will cause Obama to lose the Latino votes

Edwards has a child with his mistress. That will not sit well.

Is there anyone who is pro-military that can help?

Again, ridiculous untrue statements. ZERO credibility.

yasmine88 2,126 posts since
Apr 17, 2008

Reply 19. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:31 PM

in response to: reaganlivs

reaganlivs wrote:Woman, huh? Maybe. But if Obama is the nominee, then the question is, Is America ready for a Black President and a woman VP? I know the folks in CA would not have a problem, but I wonder about other parts of the country. Is that a risk the Dems are ready take?

No we folks in CA (you being one of them) would not have a problem with that, we are open-minded out out here in Southern California. That said, I think Obama's best running mate has already been stated here. Madam President, here's your vp, Barack Hussein Obama. Naw, maybe not...........

reynoso8 370 posts since
Feb 3, 2008

Reply 20. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:43 PM

Those who oppose Obama say he is too left wing, so whoever he would chose should be seen as a moderate. Personally I think someone like Edwards or Biden would tilt it too much to the left and you would lose too many of the independents and Reagan Democrats. Especially if McCain choses a woman or minority as a running mate.

arp_53 567 posts since
Jan 14, 2008

Reply 21. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:43 PM

in response to: dube541

dube541 wrote:Obama and yo mama.

LOL)))) I second that!!!

lillia3 274 posts since
Mar 6, 2008

Reply 22. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:45 PM

in response to: yasmine88

How about Oprah and Tolle as their spiritual advisor!

mccain09 267 posts since
Apr 30, 2008

Reply 23. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:46 PM

in response to: lillia3

lillia3 wrote:How about Oprah and Tolle as their spiritual advisor!

Now that is funny.

neelie6 315 posts since
Apr 18, 2008

Reply 24. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 9:50 PM

There are people pushing for Mayor Bloomberg in some Dem circles.

carmencat 349 posts since
Feb 12, 2008

Reply 25. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 1, 2008 10:41 PM

Obama would need a great deal of help in two main areas - foreign relations and economics.

So I would pick:

1. Obama's buddy Bill Ayers for the first area since he as alot of experience with - or make that as - a terrorist.

2. Obama's other good buddy Rezko for the second area since he is a whiz at economics, what with moving money around, shady businesses dealings etc.

Maybe Obama could solve his problem of having no experience in either area by making them Co Vice Presidents!!!

yasmine88 2,126 posts since
Apr 17, 2008

Reply 26. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 2, 2008 12:24 AM

in response to: carmencat

carmencat wrote:

Obama would need a great deal of help in two main areas - foreign relations and economics.

So I would pick:

1. Obama's buddy Bill Ayers for the first area since he as alot of experience with - or make that as - a terrorist.

2. Obama's other good buddy Rezko for the second area since he is a whiz at economics, what with moving money around, shady businesses dealings etc.

Maybe Obama could solve his problem of having no experience in either area by making them Co Vice Presidents!!!

Too funny!

queentalk 1,919 posts since
Sep 28, 2007

Reply 27. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 2, 2008 12:25 AM

in response to: reaganlivs

Obama is not black. Thank you.

Remain blessed.

reaganlivs wrote:Woman, huh? Maybe. But if Obama is the nominee, then the question is, Is America ready for a Black President and a woman VP? I know the folks in CA would not have a problem, but I wonder about other parts of the country. Is that a risk the Dems are ready take?

goshawty9 290 posts since
Apr 30, 2008

Reply 28. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 2, 2008 12:54 AM

Some of you talk about people "very often" but as soon as someone says something about Hillary, buttons are quickly pushed. Why not have a nice, normal conversation about a topic, minus the name-calling. The part of you all, that likes to be bitter, I'll keep my distance. We know what we know and it is what it is.

It's not going to be Hillary because people know all about her and it is not pretty at all. Chaos, secrets, and all kinds of stuff, for a candidate for President. It's out there, too much to absorb all at once, so she's out. Why go there and start saying it, when I know her supporters are hearing what everybody else is hearing, but choose to think like someone else, who cares nothing about them and according to another's person script.

As far as a running mate, too bad he can't get Condi Rice to switch over. That would be perfect.

lillia3 274 posts since
Mar 6, 2008

Reply 29. Re: The "Perfect" running mate for Obama would be who? May 2, 2008 12:56 AM

in response to: queentalk

queentalk wrote:

Obama is not black. Thank you.

Remain blessed.

reaganlivs wrote:Woman, huh? Maybe. But if Obama is the nominee, then the question is, Is America ready for a Black President and a woman VP? I know the folks in CA would not have a problem, but I wonder about other parts of the country. Is that a risk the Dems are ready take?

But QUEENTALK , I will have to have a closer look ,I thought Obama was Black