Comments on: Joe Biden’s Last Hurrah

By: DLS

DLS — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:21:34 +0000

Clinton will want a moderate Midwestern Democrat like Bayh

I mentioned Bayh earlier today (on another thread). He's p e r f e c t for the role.

By: kritt

kritt — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:21:12 +0000

Its a shame, because I honestly think Biden- despite his previous inane gaffes, is the best of the bunch. He’s experienced, knowledgable and decent.

By: kritt

kritt — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:18:52 +0000

I agree with DLS. Clinton will want a moderate Midwestern Democrat like Bayh who won’t care about not having too much power, Obama will want a VP with the experience that he lacks in foreign policy to beef up the ticket.

By: DLS

DLS — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:38:29 +0000

The Presidency is a popularity contest. Biden or Richardson are likely VP selections, if not Edwards.

Obama starts courting Biden for the VP slot

Yes.

She’s more likely to pick a DNC insider

[sickening smile] Someone ready: Evan Bayh

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:31:36 +0000

If experience and competence were the actual requirements for a Presidential candidate, Biden, Richardson, and Dodd would be mopping the floor with Clinton, Obama, and Edwards. Unfortunately, the media and the majority of the electorate are more concerned with who raises the most money and who makes for the most interesting news story. Having a woman and a black man on the ballot are apparently more important than having proven leaders.

That said, I would not be surprised if, after IA, NH, and SC, assuming he does well in those states, Obama starts courting Biden for the VP slot. He’d make for a good balance to Obama’s youth and optimism, plus he’s someone that people would not be afraid to have step in should something happen to the President. Edwards, I think, would be wise to court Richardson for the same reasons. Not to mention, Richardson is of mixed Hispanic heritage and has a very reasonable stance on immigration that could help Edwards snag a bigger chunk of the Hispanic vote. Hillary will not choose any of her current competitors should she win the early primaries. She doesn’t want anyone to take the attention from her, nor does she want someone who could be perceived as stronger or more powerful than she is. She’s more likely to pick a DNC insider who’s currently out of office but has a familiar name (like Vilsack or Gephardt).