Is there a precedent for a powerful figure as VP. I would have thought Obama would want that like a hole in the head. Especially with Bill in the background helping out . It would give an Obama presidency a rather unreal air.
I can imagine it the other way round with Obama as VP.
>I think she is hanging on long enough so that if it goes to the convention unresolved, she will be guaranteed the VP ticket based on the number of votes she's received - based on history plus she's hinted at them sharing the ticket all through the campaign in speeches and townhalls - maybe Obama wouldn't dare choose anyone else.
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>>All true. Turnout in Democratic primaries has been at historic highs in I believe every state this year, going all the way back to Iowa. I would hate to see them blow this opportunity. (We're Democrats! We can blow any opportunity! LOL). At this point there is very little chance for Hillary to erase the deficit, nor are there many voters left. The only states of any size (population) left are West Virginia, Oregon, and Kentucky, all of whom will hold primaries by May 20. Hillary has won just enough to justify hanging in there. If she hasn't closed the gap by then and still won't quit I think she would be open to fair charges of sabotaging her party.
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>>>An argument could be made that the acknowledgement of all voter's choices takes precedence over preservation of 'party unity.' I think it adds excitement and a feeling that your vote finally counts. Certainly it has not been since the 72 election with Nixon that voters in NC felt voting in the primary was even worth their consideration, time, or effort. The turnout was not seen in history. I think the benefits gained in the public caring about voting, discussing the candidates and the issues, and taking action outweigh any party negative. That's really the issue, not any permanent damage to the Democrat party, but unity within the party is the problem. As soon as a candidate is chosen (that has to happen, if not now, then during the convention), then unity will take place. During most elections voter's find themselves holding their nose and voting for the 'best of the available' candidate and not crossing party lines. There are more people on the Dem rolls now than ever.
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>>>>You bet it's good for McCain. And Hillary shows no signs of conceding, to say the least. Last night she was declaring victory and crowing about "On to the White House!" despite getting thumped in North Carolina and squeaking out a 51-49% win in Indiana. I don't see any scenario in which she chucks in the towel before the last of the primaries in early June. (I can just hear her -- "We can't give up this fight before the people of Guam are heard!") She doesn't give a damn what this is doing to her party.
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>>>>>No need to apologise (unless you designed the web site :-)).
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>>>>>So did you vote for Obama ?
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>>>>>Looks to me as though the Democrats not electing a candidate cleanly is good for McCain.
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>>>>>Nick
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>>>>>Sorry, it opened in a new window for me so I didn't even think about it...
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>>>>>>>>>Why is everyone here voting overweight?
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http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live.html?stream=stream4>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>(A short 15 sec ad then live camera feed)
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>>>>>>>>I _hate_ websites that resize my browser!!!
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>>>>>>>>Tamar
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>>>>>>>Yes I thought it was a popup and closed it losing all my open tabs.
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>>>>>>>v irritating
