# Who will/should Obama pick as running mate? **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [June 4, 2008, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752 "2008-06-04T13:50:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/261 "2008-08-13T01:46:38Z")
Well I still liked the idea **Marley** … and definitely not Hagel. **foolsguinea** … well whadda ya know. Barr’s VP choice is [Wayne Allyn Root](http://www.nndb.com/people/624/000107303/) and yup, he’s a Jew! You can’t escape us! ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/262 "2008-08-13T03:12:42Z")
General Wesley Clark is the latest front runner. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/263 "2008-08-13T05:08:26Z")
For those who still had some thought that [Hagel](http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/12/election.2008.hagel/index.html) was at all a possibility: > [@](#): > > Sen. Chuck Hagel, a leading Republican voice on international affairs and an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq, won’t endorse either major-party presidential candidate in 2008, a spokesman said Tuesday. > > The announcement came just hours after a former GOP congressman suggested Hagel as a possible running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, one of Hagel’s Senate colleagues. > > “Sen. Hagel has no intention of getting involved in any of the campaigns, and is not planning to endorse either candidate,” Hagel spokesman Jordan Stark said. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/264 "2008-08-13T12:05:03Z")
[QUOTE=gonzomax] General Wesley Clark is the latest front runner. [/QUOTE] According to who? I haven’t seen his name mentioned anyplace (except the Dope) as a likely choice. I can see where people say he fills a hole in Obama’s resume, but I really thought he ran a terrible campaign in 2004 and didn’t know up from down. Maybe he’s improved with time, but I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/265 "2008-08-13T13:04:08Z")
Despite Obama Sibelius being a great name for a Harry Potter villain (per **Cervaise** ), if I had to pick one person, I’d pick Sibelius. But I think that ‘the field’ (i.e. everyone besides Kaine, Sibelius, Bayh, Biden, and Clark) is a better bet than any one person. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/266 "2008-08-13T13:38:19Z")
I heard on MSNBC lst week that the Obama campaign had commented that no one would be surprised by his choice, whereas McCain is being much cagier, implying that there might be surprises there. In Obama’s case, I think that allows room for anyone who has been seriously mentioned, including Richardson, Webb, and Clinton, but not for someone out of left field like Hagel. In McCain’s case, I think we’re looking at Lieberman as a serious prospect. I know, I know, that’s the other thread. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/47e85d/32.png) [@Captain\_Lance\_Murdoch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Lance_Murdoch)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/267 "2008-08-13T17:51:39Z")
[QUOTE=dalej42] Hmm, does that mean Sam Nunn then? That’s my least favorite pick. The LGBT vote, which was already pro-Hillary, won’t like Nunn one bit for don’t ask, don’t tell. They won’t vote McCain, but they could stay home on election day. [/QUOTE] Don’t ask don’t tell was the replacement for the old policy - Do ask and kick out. It was an uncomfortable compromise, but at least it was something. I don’t know where Nunn stands on the issue today. After all the queer bashing the right has laid down the last several years, I can’t imagine gays staying home in November in any case. ---
**Author:** ![tds1273](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df705f/32.png) [@tds1273](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tds1273)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/268 "2008-08-13T21:25:52Z")
I came across [this article](http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/745981.html) last night which announces that Sen. McCaskill and Gov.Sebelius will both be speaking at the convention. Interestingly enough, Sebelius’s speaking time is yet unannounced. ETA: Repeat Obama/Sebelius over and over, its got a beat to it! Obama/Sebelius - the ticket you can dance to ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/269 "2008-08-14T23:56:25Z")
Just got a text message from the Obama campaign. No, it wasn’t the VP announcement like I thought it was. Just a message asking for my zip code to receive texts from the campaign when he’s in my area. However, I wonder if they tested their text message system tonight to make sure it worked to send out mass text messages in preparation for a VP announcement? Tomorrow would be a good day. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/270 "2008-08-15T02:23:12Z")
Tomorrow should be the day. It’s **DSeid** ’s birthday and his predicted announcement date. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/271 "2008-08-15T13:33:42Z")
[QUOTE=dalej42] Just got a text message from the Obama campaign. No, it wasn’t the VP announcement like I thought it was. Just a message asking for my zip code to receive texts from the campaign when he’s in my area. However, I wonder if they tested their text message system tonight to make sure it worked to send out mass text messages in preparation for a VP announcement? Tomorrow would be a good day. [/QUOTE] Eh. It doesn’t take much to send a mass text message. Consider it a tease. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/272 "2008-08-15T14:20:01Z")
I hold out hope, but dang, going up against Phelps’ final push for the golds? I’m having my doubts. But if not now, when? ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/273 "2008-08-15T14:27:00Z")
[QUOTE=DSeid] I hold out hope, but dang, going up against Phelps’ final push for the golds? I’m having my doubts. But if not now, when? [/QUOTE] If not now, Monday, I have to assume. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/274 "2008-08-15T14:31:42Z")
[QUOTE=DSeid] I hold out hope, but dang, going up against Phelps’ final push for the golds? I’m having my doubts. But if not now, when? [/QUOTE] Even aside from that - and Phelps’ next race isn’t on TV until tonight, with the eighth tomorrow night - it runs the risk of getting buried over the weekend. That does argue for waiting a few more days. Personally I want them to just get this over with already. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/275 "2008-08-15T16:39:34Z")
True, but announcing today gets him the Sunday news shows this weekend. Otherwise, it will be Russia/Georgia. I figure he’ll get coverage the following weekend because of the upcoming convention. ---
**Author:** ![DSeid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dseid/32/20194_2.png) [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/276 "2008-08-15T16:41:41Z")
Yeah, and then there’s the joint forum hosted by that pastor tomorrow night. I’ll just blow out my candles now. ☹ 🙂 Monday? ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/277 "2008-08-15T17:22:58Z")
[QUOTE=DSeid] Yeah, and then there’s the joint forum hosted by that pastor tomorrow night. I’ll just blow out my candles now. ☹ [/QUOTE] _We_ still think it’s a special day! Happy birthday, **DSeid**! ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/278 "2008-08-15T17:26:59Z")
I just got texted. If this message is correct, Obama’s choice is Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell a lie and hurt you. I hope it’s true. ---
**Author:** ![Oy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc8723/32.png) [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/279 "2008-08-15T17:29:37Z")
Was this from the Obama campaign, **Dio**? ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752/280 "2008-08-15T17:34:20Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] I just got texted. If this message is correct, Obama’s choice is Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell a lie and hurt you. I hope it’s true. [/QUOTE] I just sent that post to my husband. He’s gonna KILL me. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752.md?page=13) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-should-obama-pick-as-running-mate/451752.md?page=15)