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McCaskill for VP?
Filed Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM
JEFFERSON CITY — We heard an interesting rumor today in Jefferson City — at a John Edwards rally of all places (check back later for video). If Senator Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination for President, would he select Sen. Claire McCaskill as his runningmate?Selecting McCaskill would do two important things: repair relations with some female Democrats now supporting Hillary Clinton, and almost certainly ensure the Democrats win the State of Missouri, which has a nearly perfect record for selecting the President.Hmmmmmm…
Labels: 2008 Presidential Campaign, Missouri
kjoe Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I like her. But she would add to the issue of inexperience.
Bill Bradley has a pretty deep background.
Doug Duckworth Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I would rather select someone like Senator Feinstein but that’s me.
Young Atticus Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
If nto Edwards, I think it’s almost certain to be a woman. then if we look to women, Kjoe is right, MCCaskill would not bring much experience to the ticket. Watch for Gov. Sebelius of Kansas, a Democratic governor of a red state, who acquitted herself quite nicely in yesterday’s democratic response to the State of the Union. She was picked for a reason. Watch for it.
St. Louis Oracle Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Although she doesn’t look it, Feinstein is 74, three years older than John McCain.
A white or hispanic woman would be a good running mate choice for Obama, but I’m not sure Claire fits the bill.
Po Righteous Teacher Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Ask Walter Mondale what happended when he picked Geraldine Ferraro
Papillon Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I don’t know what skill set she brings to the table. She may be, in time, a top notch legislator, getting consensus or arm twisting, whichever is necessary.
I don’t see those abilities today and think Sen. Obama’s administration would be better served with someone else as Vice President.
Also, if she resigns her seat there is a reasonable chance that a Republican governor gets to pick her replacement. A Democrat may well win the governor’s mansion, but it could turn out the other way as well.
Adam Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Dems need all the senators they can get!!!
Bushido Hacks Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
At least it is not Hillary.
Matthew Frederick Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Bold prediction:
It’ll be Richardson, whoever gets the nomination.
Anonymous Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Who Edwards would pick is a moot point, but adding McCaskill to anyone’s ticket isn’t going to soothe Hillary supporters. It just looks like she dumped on Hillary for her own gain.
Anonymous Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
That would be a great move on Barack’s part.
Obama/McCaskill ‘08
Anonymous Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Many, many people feel betrayed by McCaskill going back on her campaign promises, like voting for continued funding and more troops in Iraq. She is as politically expedient as Hillary. She’ll say anything to get elected. Now she looks more like a Republican, and has shown very poor judgment in her public persona. She is uninspired and a complete mismatch for Obama. He could do far better in picking a running mate.
SNIDERMAN Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Called that one on Jan 12th…
wouldn’t shock me a bit. But I’d want Hillary if that happened. All the way.
Anonymous Says:
February 1st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I think Barbara Boxer would be a good VP choice. She is a California Senator and has a great reputation with women. She is a strong, smart, independent woman.
I would love to see an Obama/Sebelius or Obama/Boxer ticket. It would be unstoppable.