Who Will Be Obama's Running Mate? - The Orange Mane

Rohirrim · 02-12-2008, 06:50 PM

I'm guessing Bill Richardson. If there is one sector of the electorate that Obama hasn't done well with, it's the latino vote. Plus, Bill brings in the Southwest, which might be a good regional influence to have.

Traveler · 02-12-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I'm guessing Bill Richardson. If there is one sector of the electorate that Obama hasn't done well with, it's the latino vote. Plus, Bill brings in the Southwest, which might be a good regional influence to have.

If Obama gets the nom, I agree Richardson is the guy.

Maximus · 02-12-2008, 06:54 PM

John Edwards!

Rohirrim · 02-12-2008, 06:57 PM

Imagine having a black president and a latino VP in the U.S.! When I was a boy, standing on the roof of our apartment building and watching Watts burning in the distance, I could not have imagined such a thing. Progress happens. I'm not getting on the Obamawagon, but it does get you kind of choked up. Makes me proud of my country.

Rohirrim · 02-12-2008, 07:05 PM

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John Edwards!

I can't imagine Edwards wanting to go through that again. Not in the second spot. I'm guessing that Edwards tries to get back in the Senate.

Bob · 02-12-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Imagine having a black president and a latino VP in the U.S.! When I was a boy, standing on the roof of our apartment building and watching Watts burning in the distance, I could not have imagined such a thing. Progress happens. I'm not getting on the Obamawagon, but it does get you kind of choked up. Makes me proud of my country.

Hmmm...

I think America has been reday for a while now ...

I do think that Richardson would be a good choice -- he needs to go with a guy that can get some moderates, and has more experience. Just so long as he does not invite the Clintons (which I'm sure he wont.)

Bronco_Beerslug · 02-12-2008, 09:13 PM

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I'm guessing Bill Richardson. If there is one sector of the electorate that Obama hasn't done well with, it's the latino vote. Plus, Bill brings in the Southwest, which might be a good regional influence to have.

One can hope!

theAPAOps5 · 02-12-2008, 09:23 PM

I say tap Colin Powell, yeah a conservative but one that has been disenfranchised by his party. Appeal to both sides of the coin. Will it happen heck no but hey I like to think outside of the box.

Maximus · 02-12-2008, 10:34 PM

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I can't imagine Edwards wanting to go through that again. Not in the second spot. I'm guessing that Edwards tries to get back in the Senate.

Good point but, I think Edwards would relish the idea of being able to attack special interest groups from the VP position. There would be no question that corporations would be put on notice with the Pres and VP having the same disdain for special interest groups. Edwards would also be a great attack dog!

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 02-12-2008, 10:39 PM

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Good point but, I think Edwards would relish the idea of being able to attack special interest groups from the VP position. There would be no question that corporations would be put on notice with the Pres and VP having the same disdain for special interest groups. Edwards would also be a great attack dog!

I like where you're going with this!

BroncoMatt · 02-12-2008, 10:40 PM

I think Edwards will be Attorney General

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 02-12-2008, 10:42 PM

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I think Edwards will be Attorney General

That would be I'd like to crawl in the same snuggie withing awesome!

ZachKC · 02-12-2008, 11:48 PM

There has been talk that Kathleen Sebelius would get serious consideration. A very popular Democratic Governor in a very red state.

Maximus · 02-13-2008, 01:01 AM

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There has been talk that Kathleen Sebelius would get serious consideration. A very popular Democratic Governor in a very red state.

I heard that Larry Johnson was being considered along with Charles Barkley

SonOfLe-loLang · 02-13-2008, 01:16 AM

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There has been talk that Kathleen Sebelius would get serious consideration. A very popular Democratic Governor in a very red state.

She bores me to tears. I've heard Webb's name thrown around. Agree that Edwards would make a great attorney general and there have been some rumblings about that already.

I think Dodd would make a hell of a VP, but I'm not sure what his relationship with Obama is like. But I like Dodd's politics and think he's pretty fiesty.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 02-13-2008, 01:18 AM

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I think Dodd would make a hell of a VP, but I'm not sure what his relationship with Obama is like. But I like Dodd's politics and think he's pretty fiesty.

+1

BarefootKicker · 02-13-2008, 01:25 AM

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That would be I'd like to crawl in the same snuggie withing awesome!

Attorney General for 4, possibly 8 years...

Supreme Court Justice Edwards for life....

THAT would be I'd like to crawl in the same snuggie withing awesome

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 02-13-2008, 01:43 AM

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Attorney General for 4, possibly 8 years...

Supreme Court Justice Edwards for life....

THAT would be I'd like to crawl in the same snuggie withing awesome

Whoa!

This dream just keeps gettin' better.

TailgateNut · 02-13-2008, 10:22 AM

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I say tap Colin Powell, yeah a conservative but one that has been disenfranchised by his party. Appeal to both sides of the coin. Will it happen heck no but hey I like to think outside of the box.

Colin let me down when he played along with Bushs' war "song".

Rohirrim · 02-13-2008, 10:28 AM

I'd love to have Edwards on the SCOTUS. We could watch Scalia's head explode.

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Maximus The Razor! Public Enemy #1 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Western, NY Posts: 5,207 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	John Edwards!

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Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,787	Imagine having a black president and a latino VP in the U.S.! When I was a boy, standing on the roof of our apartment building and watching Watts burning in the distance, I could not have imagined such a thing. Progress happens. I'm not getting on the Obamawagon, but it does get you kind of choked up. Makes me proud of my country.

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theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	I say tap Colin Powell, yeah a conservative but one that has been disenfranchised by his party. Appeal to both sides of the coin. Will it happen heck no but hey I like to think outside of the box.

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BroncoMatt The Blizzard Man Check My Style Out Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,559	I think Edwards will be Attorney General

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ZachKC For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 9,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Kennison	There has been talk that Kathleen Sebelius would get serious consideration. A very popular Democratic Governor in a very red state.

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Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,787	I'd love to have Edwards on the SCOTUS. We could watch Scalia's head explode.