why would obama even consider choosing clinton as his vp???

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in light of yesterday's events, and all the pundits talking about how it's still a mathematical impossibilty for hillary to win the pledged delegates, how could choosing her to be his vp running-mate be beneficial? 

according to whatever poll you read, obama appeals to the independants and moderate republicans more than hillary. in fact, a lot of moderate republicans (and some indys) absolutely DISPISE hillary. true, it's still early in the game, but mccain isn't exactly feeling the love from the right at this point, and obama is an attractive alternative for some. 

so my question is this - wouldn't obama risk losing the important indy/moderate vote if he was to choose the latest incarnation of satan (according to some repubs) as his vp? therefore shooting himself and his party in the foot? 

i know of a lot of mods and indys that would vote for mccain in that scenario just because they are repulsed by hillary.

this is contingent upon him winning the nomination of course..

rubiconski · Accepted Answer

"And then I will nuke North Korea, Pakistan, Russia 'cause I'm tough, man tough and I can out nuke Cheney anytime. Diplomacy? We don't need no stinkin' diplomacy. Outta my way Wimp Obama. I am woman and I will be president if I have to scratch the eyes out of anyone who gets in my way. And if I lose the nomination, I will be his running mate, kill him and assume the presidency. Just watch me!"

Utopian Friend · Answer

Was glad that you ended with....."this is contingent upon him winning the nomination of course.."
To be frank.... I've not heard Sen. Obama state he would/would not choose Sen. Clinton to be his VP if indeed he wins the nomination.  I heard both Sen.'s Clinton & Obama asked at debates & both smiled,  & chuckled a little over the question, but neither answered directly.  It is logical that he would not, but his reasons may not be based on yours.  Let the man breathe & leave such hypotheticals to the network pundits, who have nothing better to say or do, because the producers need to fill in time.

Sage Bluestorm · Answer

At one time it was common to pick an opponent you didn't particulary care for as VP as then they couldn't sit in the senate and change the direction of legislation and such. You know the addage of keep your friends close and your enemies closer.  The VP really didn't really  have a lot to do. Then came some assinations and such and  like now you have Cheney who seems to have a lot of  policy decisions for a veep.....

As a VP Clinton would be fine and help the ticket but I really can not see her taking a second place role.

Bear · Answer

Youd be surprised

All of Hillary's dirt is old and mostly forgotten.  With Obama's fresh list of sinister circle-mates such as Rezko, Ayers, and especially Rev Wright, and his comments about the people of rural communities, I wouldnt doubt that he is at least if not moreso hated than Hillary now.  Face it, he is a far leftist whose record would be quickly exposed and ridiculed by McCain and the repubs.  The nation will elect a moderate such as McCain or Hillary, not an extreme leftist like Obama.  Not to mention, Barack gives good speeches and thats about it.  No proven notable accomplishments at all.  

The guy is incapable of running a whole country, period.

Anonymous · Answer

Because she is 100% qualified to be Vice President.

jet · Answer

I agree with you totally.

Anonymous · Answer

needs someone with brains

Anonymous · Answer

Obama is smarter than that, there is no way he will choose shrillary as his vp

Anonymous · Answer

He won't get the chance to do that.

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