Thanks for the nice diary. That surely would be great. Most HRC supporters would definitely welcome this ticket.  But at the same time, I'll defer to Senator Obama's decision, it's his choice.

Who else can bring in the votes like Senator Clinton? Who else can bring more people together than Senator Clinton?

I think the best position we can all have is that we will support whomever Barack Obama selects as his VP. He has earned the right to make that selection.

As time has gone by, I have to think this may well be the case. Funny, there was a time in which this was considered to be nuts, but I don't think that's true anymore. They were just so bloodied by the end of that battle that it seemed they were both too weak to run on the same ticket. They've gotten stronger, though. I think one key thing it would take, though, would be Bill Clinton saying that he would be completely out of the picture and letting Hillary rule herself. Last thing we need is any of Bill's skeletons to get in the way.

All this being said, I still might be happier with Edwards. But we'll see how this overseas visit goes. If McCain doesn't pull another Geraldo and get him killed, that is.

seems to be getting his tryout this weekend on one of the Sunday shows against Lieberman.  This guy is such a useless dem; his blandness seems to be his entire appeal.

He's also giving interviews about the personal similarities he shares with Obama.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanma rtin/0708/Bayh_notes_he_has_much_in_comm on_with_Obama.html#comments

I suppose he'd possibly help you capture those eleven electoral college votes in Indiana (putting Lugar in his commercials is probably helping Obama out as well) but Plouffe already said that Obama would not make the choice dependent on whether the VP candidate could turn a specific state blue.

would serve all of us better if she remained in the senate.

We need liberals in Congress and she will become a bigger voice in the future.

As I've often said:

I would accept it.  I am not eager to see it happen, however.  I want to see extensive polling on how many voters she attracts versus how many she drives away.  Neither group is small and I want to see the breakdown.

If she's a net positive then tatoo Obama/Clinton on my forehead.  Just show me the data first.

I'm developing a yen for Biden on the ticket. He's very smart and very good on his feet, extremely knowledgable on foreign policy, and has some great cred on some other issues -- recently managing lifting the travel ban on HIV positive individuals and back in the 1990s showing great leadership on the Violence Against Women Act.

And he's not afraid to call BS on Republicans.

I think he'd campaign well in states like Ohio and Virginia as well as out west.

Well, my first choice is STILL Wes Clark, for the military and European Foriegn Policy expertise, but I would love to see
Senator Clinton tear apart whom ever they throw against her in in the VP debate.

Mittens? OMG, they will have to bring in a stretcher after Hillary slices him to ribbons.

Maybe then can get Bill head of the UN as someone suggested so he is fully occupied!

You say you've become more and more convinced that this is inevitable. Based on what? Do you have any specifics? As a Hillary supporter, I'd love to know.

One things for sure -- it would sure put a zip into the convention and drive the media into a frenzy.    I almost feel like anyone else at this point, short of Gore or Edwards, would be a bit of a downer.  

You can love her or hate her, but damn, I think many many people miss her and her energy.  And even if you lose some Republicans you gain committed ground troops and a shitload of money.  

It's one hell of a narrative too -- old bitter adversaries mending their differences and moving forward together.  Add that to a ticket for the history books and I think you've got some serious mojo going on.  

Anyone willing to put real money on this?  I can't find a place to bet against it on InTrade.

As time has passed, I think that this race has become a three way race--Hillary, Biden, and Edwards. Alot of signs have been pointing to Hillary. One thing I think that puts Biden a little bit out of it is that he would be 73 in 2016, might be putting him out of the realm of possibility for a Presidential run, as I don't think that McCain's age is helping him. Both Hillary and Edwards will still be below 70, which I think is the threshold we'd be looking at here.

You can never say never, but, I really don't see any  clear signals that Obama has already chosen Hillary as his VP, or is seriously considering her for VP.  It is true that the Obama camp is officially saying that she's still a contender, but that doesn't really tell us much about Obama's thinking.  

Honestly, I really am not sure who will be the VP pick.  

Conventional wisdom suggests that Obama will want someone with foreign policy credentials, like a Biden or Nunn, but, I'm not so sure about that.  

With the economy being the number one issue for voters, Obama may go with someone who'll help with that issue.  If so, Hillary would warrant serious consideration, as would John Edwards.  I'm not sure, though, that either of those two would want to sign up for 8 years of being Obama's official surrogate.

If I had to make a guess right now as to who will be VP, I'd go with Evan Bayh.  He wouldn't be my top choice, but, he could be the difference-maker in Indiana and he's someone who will stay on-message.  

did say she was going to get more exercise; perhaps she was at the gym with Obama a couple of nights ago.

The VP choice presents a contradiction for Obama. He's a low-risk guy by nature according to reporting, meaning that characters such as Bayh and Kaine would make sense; but then again, he's  a guy who's high on symbolism, grandeur, and big events, which would seem to open the door for a HRC.  

Which side of Obama will prevail with respect to his VP choice?

I trust Barack Hussein Obama.

Is that HRC gets talked up as the likely VP choice, to the point where her former supporters and leaners get over excited about it, then what happens if he does NOT chose her as running mate? More of this PUMA crap?

Personally, I am fine either way. The primary was a bruiser, on both sides. She has some very strong favorables, as well as some weaknesses. Her polling negatives where moderately high (even among Dems), and stayed there, meaning there was a definite ceiling. However, in the VP slot she won't be the main focus and the ceiling is much less an issue for her. It would give her 8 years (buddha willing)to do to the nation what she did to upstate NY, namely removing most of those negatives.

There definitely would have to be "an understanding" that Bill stays out of everything unless directly asked by Obama, which as long as it was expressly stated I don't think would be a big issue. Hell, make Bill UN ambassador or something else important and tangential to keep him busy.

However, until we hear from Obama himself I advise to not count on, or get your hopes up AT ALL

Hillary is clearly the best choice in my view.

She passed the commander-in-chief test, she can raise huge amounts of money, she's a brilliant campaigner, she's a great attack dog, she appeals to women, latinos, blue collar workers.

She's fully vetted, fully tested. She's experienced yet still offers change.

No other VP choice has national security gravitas, strong appeal to crucial demographics, proven fundraising ability, proven campaigning ability and no other candidate has been vetted like she has. Its a no brainer.

I supported Hillary in the primaries, and should she choose to run again in 2012 (hopefully that wont happen) or 2016 she'll have my support again. I'd love to see her as Vice-President in charge of UHC and children's issues.

Hilary is everything "old" about the old politics.  Plus total drama, all the time.  Please please don't do this!

If Obama chooses any Democrat for VP who voted with Bush/McSame to invade Iraq, he will undermine his own "judgment" advantage over McNut and have no effective answer to the "inexperience" argument being used against him.

Sorry, Hillary, et al, but you made a choice so bad it can't be erased or embraced.

I completely agree with you.

IF

I think BO will chose HC and prior to the convention, upon getting the VP nod, she will release her delegates and call for unity.

Otherwise,

If he choses someone else to be VP, then we will see several roll calls at the convention, up to and including her delegates/supporters demanding that HC be given the VP position. (Delegates vote for VP too).

Therefore, BO would not want to risk potential fall out at the convention and that is why I believe he will chose her.

I agree that Hillary would be a good choice for Obama. If Obama makes more of a traditional choice (White Male) then that will leave the door open for McCain to choose a woman like Condi Rice or Kay Baily Hutchinson to entice a lot of Hillary supporters into switching over to McCain. However, I think from Obama's point of view, Bill Clinton is a big problem. Therefore, I do not think that Obama will choose Hillary.

I've heard rumors that Obama really likes Evan Bayh. My guess is that currently he is the front-runner. He may also go with a Southerner like Edwards. Traditionally, Democratic nominees first look at senators or former senators who will bring some type of balance to the the ticket.

If Hillary were to be VP..
What would Bill's role be?
Obama wants to establish HIS Presidency.
I could see that with Hillary..
but not with a former President hanging around.

Of course Hillary would be part of THE Dream ticket.
It won't happen though...
I look for her to be the next member of SCOTUS...
(I mean he will appoint a woman..and who better)

My 2 pennies are for Edwards...
(and not because of the South)

It will not be Byah..they really don't share philosophy.