Who is your ideal ticket?

[Horse with no Name]

Poll question: Who is your ideal ticket?

[Captain Hilts]

1. Clark / Bill Richardson. nt

[Chi-Town Exile]

60. Very Good!

This ticket could have some traction.

[merwin]

2. Clinton/Gore

1) Because they could kick the shit out of the GOP
2) Because it would be REALLY COOL to re-use the Clinton/Gore stickers from '92/'96.

[serryjw]

16. RU referring to Hilary??

You can't be serious to think that Gore would take 2nd slot to Hilary

[merwin]

35. First off, Gore won't run at all no matter what.

Secondly, it is asking who I think the ideal ticket is... not the realistic ticket :-)

[serryjw]

42. RFLOL!

right about that!

[Snotcicles]

3. Gore /Gephardt n/t

[Joebert]

4. Gore and Conyers or somebody else who isn't run by the big money.

Since we know Gore can speak intelligently twice in a row, we just need a VP candidate that can.

Kerry wasn't able to do it in 2004.
We got Lieberman stapled to Gore in 2000, which is as good as having a Republican VP.

I'm not convinced on Clark, personally. Clinton has no chance, ever, which is why the Reps want her to run, so they can use her to promote their candidate. Biden is a Republican.

I watched the Waco hearings about the ATF, and saw how Biden, Schumer and others acted. They stayed in lockstep in the face of unbelievable evidence against the ATF.

[cynatnite]

5. Gore should NOT be VP again... n/t

[etherealtruth]

6. I'd love a Gore /Edwards ticket ...

... But, I would vote for any (all) of them over a Frist, Santorum, .

Many of them I would be happy to vote for ... a few I know I would be choosing the lesser of 2 evils.

[dorktv]

7. Dean/Clark

Dean to fix the economy and Clark to fix our world rep.

[OneGrassRoot]

94. Wow, I'm lovin' that.........

if people would open their minds and truly LISTEN to what Dean says and not assume he's some crazy extremist with no sense, I think this would be an ideal ticket.

Maybe him being on The View a couple of weeks ago is a start?

[Bonobo]

8. Clark/Boxer

[mcctatas]

I have a question, and I feel a little silly that I don't know the answer

but even one of my public admin. profs wasn't sure. Could Bill Clinton run again, is it 2 terms in a life time or consecutively? I just think if he could, and could run on his fiscal responsibility record it could be interesting.

[Horse with no Name]

11. 2 terms a lifetime

:)

[serryjw]

18. FIRE your public admin professor for NOT knowing this.

n/t

[mcctatas]

26. Well see, I go to a state university, and since the education president

took over in 2000, we seem to be left with only the "low-hanging Lindy Englund fruit". My tuition keeps going up, and the quality keeps going down...Thank You and Fuck You George Bush!

[serryjw]

30. That is such a shame

I asked a Denver University (constitutional)Law Professor what his opinion was on Bill Clinton's being qualified to be VP..His answer was "I don't teach this!". I was shocked that he NEVER thought about it. The quality of education in this country is very sad.

[Joebert]

36. Not knowing the whole story, I'd guess apathy was his problem

not neccessarily the quality of the education.

So many people just don't care. It isn't on TV, it's not happening during church, so it doesn't affect them.

[serryjw]

44. I never finished because I knew MORE

than all my Profs...Mostly adjuncts. When I can be challenged and someone can really TEACH me something, I may finish

[Joebert]

47. I live an hour north of Denver...

I know what you mean.

Most of the people in this state don't care. The educators should, some don't care, but some are just thick.

I'm tired of having to go through teaching assistants and their like. I had a TA that ended up assigning us her assignments from her 400 level class, just to see what we would come up with so she wouldn't have to do it. Ah, good old Colorado State.

[serryjw]

50. This is part of the problem with no tenured

Professors. I know they are on the fast track and they spend too much time publishing but at least they have something to teach that I want to learn. All Adjuncts are are glorified babysitters IMHO>

[garybeck]

9. Gore/Dean or Gore/Conyers

I think the democrats are doomed unless Dean plays a key role. He represents the antwar grassroots folks, and he knows about election fraud.. I guess as head of DNC he could stay there and still be a part. in that case my second choice for VP is Conyers.

[LuCifer]

10. I 2nd that!

Not bad! Not bad at all G!

Lu

[FreedomAngel82]

21. I think Dean is perfect as chairman for now

Plus he said he wouldn't run in 2008 if he got the chairmanship. I think a Gore/Dean ticket would be cool but I'd go with Gore/Edwards or Gore/Feingold. Up until Roberts Feingold has a pretty good record. He was after all the only one who voted against the "Patriot Act" in the senate.

[spooked911]

67. Gore/Conyers would rock

but I can't see it happening

[TahitiNut]

12. Lieberman/Nelson

:sarcasm: (gotcha)

I'd go for Gore/Kucinich

[Z_I_Peevey]

14. Oh, you're funny.

You had me there for a minute.

[political_invader]

40. Way to FUNNY

yeah you got me

:spray: :rofl: :rofl:

[smirkymonkey]

58. I'd 2nd that!

Gore/Kucinich, that is.

[bunny planet]

13. I know this would never happen, but I like Gore/Kerry

I voted for Gore/Clark, also like Gore/Edwards.

[mb7588a]

15. Feingold/Clark

in that order. How about two Rhodes Scholars on the ticket?! omfg drool. :)

[serryjw]

23. I could easily support that ticket

The only one I have heard so far that makes any sense........BUT I would also support Feingold/Boxer BUT a Boxer/Kucinich I'd have a (sexual) moment!!:woohoo:

[political_invader]

38. O how I would like to see this ticket "Feingold/Clark"

I almost need a cold shower after that.

[cascadiance]

70. This has been the ticket I've wanted up until last week!

I'm on board, except now I want to hear an explanation of Feingold's yes vote on Roberts. Otherwise, he's been someone I've looked to a lot.

[political_invader]

103. In case you havn't read his statment here it is

Not that I personally agree with his complete explanation on Judge Roberts.

http://feingold.senate.gov/~feingold/statement/05/09/2005922608.html

I personally still don't think Roberts is the right person for this court.

[Captain Hilts]

51. I'd take it either order, but I think Bill Richardson is IDEAL veep. nt

[gauguin57]

56. I like Feingold a lot, but those red-staters won't elect a twice-divorced

politician. He just ended his second marriage earlier this year, so I figure he'll still be unmarried by the time the presidential campaign really gets underway. Not the red-staters'/born-agains' vision of who should run the country. Ignorant, yes -- but that's how they'll feel.

Doesn't bother me, but it's probably gonna bother the holier-than-thous!

[cascadiance]

71. Then why is Newt Gingrich thinking they would support him?

[RoyGBiv]

17. Kucinich/I Don't Care ...

The choice of a VP has never been of much interest to me as a matter of what I want as a representative of my interests. In the last century, the VP doesn't even mean much in terms of making a winning "ticket," despite the so-called conventional wisdom.

If he runs in 2008, I'll probably support Clark because I like him, and he actually might have a chance of winning my state. But, if I could dream, it would be Kucinich.

[Qibing Zero]

I'm dreaming with you. nt

[T Town Jake]

33. Kucinich? Well...

...I've seen one 49-stater up close and personal ('84), and was just coming of age during another ('72).

But, I must admit, I've never seen what a FIFTY state landslide looks like.

In a strictly academic sense, I guess it might be interesting. But depressing personally, and disastrous for the country, as the GOP could run Spiro Agnew from the grave with Kucinich at the top of our party's ticket and still win in a walk.

Get real.

[RoyGBiv]

34. Getting real ...

Try reading my message again, and then read the OP, which referred to "dreams."

[T Town Jake]

41. Ah, dreams. Love 'em. Kucinich would still lose in a landslide, and...

...I don't think we can any longer afford those kind of "dreams."

Do you?

We need a Democrat back in the Oval Office starting Jan. 20, 2009. Period. That's where I'm coming from.

[RoyGBiv]

43. You know what ...

If I wanted to discuss realistic expectations of the '08 election cycle, I'd wait until '06, after that cycle, and discuss these things then when it actually has some basis in reality. I intentionally avoid those threads now because they do not matter in the least. This was a different sort of question, not who "will" you support, but who, in your dreams, would be your candidate of choice.

Kucinich would be, but as I said quite clearly, if he runs, I'll probably back Clark because of the practical reasons you seemed focused on.

The OP asked a question. I answered it. That is all.

[T Town Jake]

45. My avatar would be my "dream" candidate. But I see what you're saying,

and you're right.

Peace.

[RoyGBiv]

46. So you understand my point ...

If I were to include those no longer with us, he'd be high on my list too, FWIW.

:toast:

[LincolnMcGrath]

108. DK + BB

[G_j]

95. "get real"..is insulting

was it people such as yourself who hounded DK with the "unelectable" label from day one? How will we ever get good leaders when we do this? Perhaps we don't deserve them.

[FreedomAngel82]

19. Gore/Feingold

I think they would do well together. :)

[Cocoa]

29. that would be sweet

:-)

[kerry-is-my-prez]

20. Clark/anybody.....

n/t

[Pithy Cherub]

55. That gets my vote! Clark is the top of the ticket!

:toast:

[McLuhan]

78. I'll triple that.

Clark at the head of the ticket would be our best chance at winning the White House.

[LeftyMom]

22. Boxer/Kucinich (or vice versa, either way would be cool)

I only put her first because she's more photogenic and a female canidate would be awesome. :)

[serryjw]

25. MOM.......#23 I love the way you think!

n/t

[T Town Jake]

24. "Other": Bayh/Richardson '08.

n/t

[WA98296]

27. Clark/Boxer

[cascadiance]

72. If Feingold doesn't adequately explain his Roberts vote...

I'm on board with this ticket...

[nvliberal]

28. Still seeing Edwards as a lightweight, I see, by making him only VP

material.

He was the only candidate the Republicans were actually afraid to get the nomination last year, for he was the most Clinton-like and had a message that cut to the chase of what these creeps running this government are about.

A lot of people STILL don't understand what makes the "other side" tick.

[Horse with no Name]

63. Actually I am pretty fond of Edwards and the work he is doing

now.
I just had to erase some of my spots cause there wasn't enough for all of the different possibilities.
No slights intended--that was why I put the "other" spot.

[KittyWampus]

86. the only candidate the Republicans were actually afraid to get the nominat

hahahahhahahaha

:D

[Clark2008]

93. No he wasn't.

Don't make me laugh. Republicans in my state were voting for him in the Dem primaries to oust Clark from the running. They weren't scared of Edwards at all.

And his Clinton-like persona is forced. It really turns me off of him, actually.

He needs to stay with helping poor people and working on anti-poverty policy.

[kitp]

31. Voted other but...

though I think Gore/Clark is strong.

No to Kerry. I wouldn't vote for him for anything after his capitulation.
No to Biden in either position.
Though I like Clinton, no as either, too much Bill baggage.

Kucinich is closest to my beliefs. Clark is clean and honest. That would be a good ticket politically, but don't know how it would fare with the voters.

I have been kicking around in my brain a cross-party ticket. I really think a liberal Dem and a moderate and respected Rep could be the strongest ticket the democratic party could put together.
It would cause the Rep's to have a conip because they would have a hard time tearing down the Rep and it would be impossible for them to attempt to divide by party lines.

I really liked McCain until he actively campained for *, I have a hard time forgiving that. So, anybody no any other reasonable and honest Republican prospects for a cross-party Dem ticket? And who, other than Matt Santos, would be a good head for that ticket?

[understandinglife]

32. Congressman John Conyers for President of the United States of America ...

.... Boxer, Gore, Clark, Dean, Clinton .... should all be proud to serve in his administration as Vice President -- very proud.

Please urge Congressman Conyers to announce his candidacy.


Peace.

[Fescue4u]

37. Winning Lottery Ticket

SO I can high tail it outa here.

[welshTerrier2]

39. RFK Jr. and Seymour Hersh ...

we gotta start thinking beyond the same old same olds ... maybe swap one of them for Bernie Sanders or maybe Jim McGovern ...

of course, my ticket will never happen but you asked for ideals ...

[gauguin57]

57. Sounds like a great ticket, but we need Sy Hersh in journalism!

He can do a lot more for the world where he is, doing what he does!

[welshTerrier2]

88. you got it !! ... how about RFK Jr. and Bernie Sanders ...

i really hate the fact that 95% of the responses in this thread are so "inside the box" ... let's look beyond the insiders to the broader community of leaders ...

[Spike from MN]

48. Wellstone/Kucinich.

Since you asked for ideal ticket, not realistic. And given that I would have most definitely voted for a deceased Wellstone vs a semi-living Coleman (aka Coleperson) in the Senate race had MN law allowed it, I thought it appropriate to consider him as still being in the running. God I miss that man. What a terrible loss, not just for MN but for the entire nation. Wellstone/Kucinich would be the ideal ticket for me. What a different world we would have if those two were running the country.

[newspeak]

62. yep, Wellstone was the man

Back before Clinton and Bush election, I wrote a letter to Wellstone, pleading with him to run for President. I wish he would have tossed his hat in the ring. I sent him a book called, What went wrong in America, and on CSPAN, he waived the book in the air, and spoke about corporate corruption against the American people. I'll always remember it.

[Spike from MN]

98. Wow! That's great. I'm sure he read the book too.

Senator Wellstone was like that. He didn't take his responsibility lightly. I had heard rumors about Wellstone contemplating a run for the Presidency though I'm not sure how seriously he was considering it. Sigh. He would have made such a great President.

Welcome to DU newspeak!

[newspeak]

101. thank you

I always admired Wellstone and donated to his compaign even though I'm not from his state. I have a little altar at home with pictures of loved ones and I have the card that Wellstone sent of him in front of the campaign bus. It's a drawing. I keep it on my altar with my other friends who have passed on.

[Tactical Progressive]

49. Hillary

Biden might work, but I think I'd explore somebody else for the VP. Don't know who yet.

[ignatius 2]

52. Gore and Clark..I think Gore brings the intelligence and humanity

sorely lacking in our current pResident and Clarke brings the security that many need to see.

They are both intelligent,congenial,competent and caring people, such a stark contrast to Bush and Cheney that they will overwhelm most Americans,I think.

[New Earth]

53. any combination of the following

branching out to members of a full admin, regardless of position:

Kerry
Gore
Conyers
Boxer
Clark
Edwards
McKinney

[New Earth]

54. i'm really thinking of Gore and Kerry

Pres and VP, either one but both together, in 2008.

Mainly because they are two past rightfully elected Presidents that never were. It would be 8 years to make up for.

[Chi-Town Exile]

59. Clark and Someone That Hasn't Run and (Lost)

We cannot run Kerry, Edwards or Gore again.

Mainstream America sees them as Losers.

We know there was election fraud and these guys won, but middle America doesn't because of the steady pile of steaming crap fed to them by the MSM.

I hate to say this, but Kerry, Edwards and Gore are political poison. I think we need a fresh face.

[newspeak]

61. actually I'd like to see

Kucinich and Boxer, but it won't happen. Or maybe even Conyers and Boxer, not going to happen. However, I'd vote for Clark/Gore, Clark/Edwards, Gore/Clark. Oh hell, I'd vote for any of them if it gets this bunch out!

[Blue-Jay]

64. Almost half of your choices involve Clark.

Lemme guess.....

[newspeak]

69. no you would be wrong!

I believe Clark would appeal to some of the conservative voters. However, I would really like Conyer/Boxer, Kucinich/Conyer, Kucinich/Boxer. Last election I was for Kucinich and still am; however, I don't think they have a chance. It would be great that Gore be on the ticket, but I'm not thrilled with Hillary.

[newspeak]

102. Just heard Edwards on C-SPAN

Pretty impressive. Really strong on labor and poverty. Edwards just might have a shot also.

[yurbud]

65. Conyers/Boxer

or any member of black congressional caucus on top or bottom of the ticket.

[yurbud]

66. Poke GOP Southern Strategy in the eye--get black on the ticket

[Toasted_Halo]

68. Please, Gore, RUN!

We have not forgotten you!

[Finder]

73. Clinton/Clark or Clark/Clinton (nt)

[Bernardo de La Paz]

74. 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

Maybe who ever leads the Democrats to victory over the Republicans in the 2006 Congressional elections should be given the nod?

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

75. Gore/Boxer!!!! Or...Gore/Conyers !!! nt

[ourbluenation]

76. ticked Gore/Clark but would love a Gore/RFK Jr ticket...eom

[La Coliniere]

77. Gore/Granholm

Gore because, well I feel he needs to regain what was rightfully his. Jennifer Granholm because, well. Damn it, it's about time we had a woman on the ticket again and she's who came to mind. Plus, the lady's nice to look at.
"GiGi for you and me!"

[SaveElmer]

99. Granholm can't run...born in Canada...

And thus prohibited by the Constitution!!!

[Earth_First]

79. Dennis J. Kucinich/Lester R. Brown

Not that Lester Brown is a politician, he is someone who offers real insight into environmental economics and policy...

[oxbow]

80. I'm really impressed by John Edwards

he's been focusing on the poor like no other major politician. He's spent all his time since the election talking and learning about that one issue, and it's so important right now.

And I can't say enough about Clark. Sometimes he seems like the only talking head that makes sense anymore. I'm so glad he's on Fox news right now, cause he makes Dems look DAMN good.

That's why Clark/Edwards is my ideal ticket. I'm surprised they've gotten so few votes actually!

[RepublicanElephant]

92. i agree...

that's why i voted for this combo.

i don't think america will trust gore or kerry again. the people want a fighter.

i think a general and a trial attorney would fight to the last dime against any gop supreme court trickery.

that surrender on the morning after the election was kerry's to call -- not edwards, who by his expression that night, clearly wanted to keep fighting!

[helderheid]

81. OTHER - Boxer/Conyers or Conyers/Boxer would be IDEAL to me

[laureloak]

82. Edwards/Feingold

[-..__...]

83. Dean/Clark

[MODemocrat]

84. Gore/Clark

I'd like to see Al Gore have the job he was elected for in 2000. I've read that Clark won't accept second place, but he would be very good at either post.

[Nikki Stone 1]

85. Dennis Kucinich/Cynthia McKinney (in either order)

You DID ask for my ideal ticket...:)

[G_j]

96. sounds good to me! n/t

[politicasista]

87. Gore/Kerry

I am sorry but that (or a Kerry/Edwards, Kerry/Clark) ticket rocks! :kick:

[imlost]

89. Clark/Pelosi

[imlost]

91. or Clark\Villaraigosa

[WLKjr]

90. Gore/Dean

[ohio_liberal]

97. Clark/Hackett!!

Well a girl can dream, eh? :)

[SaveElmer]

100. Clinton/Clark

I believe Hillary gives us our best shot...and I am becoming more impressed with General Clark!!

[Digit]

104. Edwards/Boxer

[ladylibertee]

106. Sweet. I like that too

[ladylibertee]

105. CLINTON/EDWARDS or EDWARDS/CLINTON

[Bill Bored]

107. Gore ran such a great campaign in 2004!

Too bad he wasn't running for anything!

If he could ask the big question about whether we're better off in '08 than we were 8 years ago, he could be a shoe in! Especially if we can keep people like Carter talking about how Gore really won in 2000.

As for VP, that's a toughie but I think it's as simple as ABC (Anyone But Cheney!) Would Bob Graham be interested?