Is Dean blowing his chance to become Clark's VP

[MIMStigator]

If he goes on the attack Dean might blows his chance to be Clark's VP and get the national security, foreign affairs experience he needs to be president.

[Padraig18]

1. Like Clark said about himself...

...Dean isn't running for VP.

[xultar]

4. Touche! n/t

[Padraig18]

6. *wink* n/t

[Renew Deal]

13. Dean hasn't ruled it out.

You don't know that.

[StClone]

24. Well

ONE of these guys should wise up (if it is more than rhetoric) to that possibility.

[davidinalameda]

2. highly doubtful that Dean would be VP for Clark

but then again stranger things have happened

[Jack_Dawson]

3. Dean as VP would drag down the ticket

I'm more about Edwards.

[NV1962]

12. Edwards makes a good VP I think

I'm not sure at all that he'd go for it, though - regardless of the President.

I could be wrong - my gut tells me that he'd rather return to tending his seat in the Senate for a while, before contemplating possible future avenues.

[Padraig18]

15. Edwards isn't running for re-election this year.

He's giving up his Senate seat.

[xultar]

5. Fine $5.00 to Clark campaign n/t

[Padraig18]

8. LOL!

Not a $10.00 one, like elsewhere? :P

[xultar]

14. It's a GOP economy. ;) n/t

[poskonig]

7. The "no VP" talk is standard.

All candidates say it in every election. Dean-Clark and Clark-Dean will remain viable options, regardless of the egos of campaign supporters.

[Padraig18]

10. James Carville said...

... that denying you'd accept a VP nod is shorthand in the Democratic Party for saying "Put me on your short list". :P

[in_cog_ni_to]

9. Clark won't want him.

He'll choose a real Democrat for VP. Howard has already burned his bridges.

[ClintonTyree]

20. A "real Democrat"?

Could you please tell me when Gen. Clark became a "real democrat"? Until quite recently Gen Clark didn't know himself which political party he belonged to, so save the "real Democrat" crap, OK?

[PAMod]

28. That's rich.

Do mean a real Democrat like Wes Clark?

[fjc]

11. I think Dean..

might go to Bob Graham of Florida for VP. Don't know about Clark, but he'll need an establishment Democrat for VP. Perhaps Kerry? It's got a nice ring to it, Clark/Kerry.

[Douglas_Barber]

16. Dean as VP?

If the purpose of the VP is, in part at least, to fill out the Presidential candidate's resume where it is lacking, Clark would be a great VP for Dean. But I don't think Dean would offer the same boost to Clark. It might deliver Northeastern liberal votes, but they are going to vote for the Democratic candidate no matter what.

Clark needs a seasoned statesman as his running mate. Who is that I wonder...

[MIMStigator]

18. VP'S are also attack dogs

eom

[afraid_of_the_dark]

17. I really think we need a woman in there

Too bad I'm not real thrilled with Moseley-Braun's voting record. But I think that Dean/Clark or Clark/Dean would be an interesting ticket...

[deminflorida]

19. Dean and his Army are being defeated...

We are sweeping the field of him, and his army...we will water our horses in the Tennesee by nightfall...

Albert S. Johnson, CSA - The Battle of Shiloh.


V.P. is not even important anymore....he has been un-masked.

[Padraig18]

21. LOL!

Remember which side won, Gen. Johnson. ;)

[poskonig]

22. That army is an asset.

Assimilating it would be a better strategy than "defeating" it.

[fjc]

25. This would not break my heart...

but I think its wishful thinking.

[Upfront]

23. I Don't Think It is A Concern

You see, Dean is a Democrat.

[bowens43]

26. Dean has too much integrity

to be Clark's VP. Perhaps Clark should try to become Governor of Vermont to get learn the domestic and political experience he so sorely lacks.

Any ticket that includes Clark will alienate the base.

[MIMStigator]

27. Dean has so much domestic experience he had to steal Clark's tax cuts

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[in_cog_ni_to]

29. Integrity? Now that's rich. n/t

[adamrsilva]

30. DEAN WILL NEVER BE CLARK's VP

Clark would not offer it, and I doubt Dean would want it. These guys are in it to be President, nothing less.

[Adjoran]

31. Either of them would jump at it

since neither has a job to go back to.

BUT there is no way either would be chosen. It's simple math.

The nominee will have to plan for a close election. The VP selection needs to be someone who gives us a shot at winning a state or states we lost in '00 - a real shot, with concrete reasons, not just hype.

The ideal man for the job, no matter who is the nominee, would be Bill Richardson of NM. He's been in Congress, UN Ambassador, Sec of Energy, and Governor. His Hispanic background would help in Colorado and Florida, as well as nail down New Mexico (we only won by 500 votes last time). He's said he won't do it, but everybody says that.

If he really won't, look for medium-to-large states we lost by not too big a margin last time around. That could mean Graham for FL, or Gephardt for MO. Riskier plays would be Bayh for Indiana or Edwards for NC.

But you can all stop this Veep feud, because neither Dean nor Clark will be the #2 on the ticket, period.

[Hep]

32. LOL!

Youi know what will put the last nail in Dean's VP coffin? Winning the nomination.

[maxr4clark]

33. Not really, because

he didn't have a chance to blow. IMO Dean isn't VP material; the VP deals with the Senate and pulls political weight around, Dean as a self-professed Washington outsider would be a poor choice. (Clark has also said he wouldn't pick Dean.)

If Kerry doesn't win the nomination, he's my preference for VP--among the major candidates. If Kerry does win the nomination, he shouldn't pick Dean or Clark; as stated above I don't think they're right for the job. Maybe he could pick Gephardt?

[dkf]

34. If Dean doesn't win the nomination my dream is dead

My cynicism will reemerge and my hope for America will be kaput.

Clark's dream is not mine and he simply does not believe in the change that I think is needed in this country and in my party.

I'll probably vote for whoever wins the nom, but my heart will be out of this campaign as will my money and my efforts. I'm not giving my all for what I see as pretty much status quo in the areas that I feel strongest about.

That is why I will do whatever I can to make sure Dean wins. I really do feel he is the only hope for the future that I desire.

[Melinda]

35. Bwhahahahahhahaha!!!!!!!!

OMG, I laughed so hard when I read the topic I snorted coffee right outta my nose!!! Thanks for the hoots and giggles Mim -bwhahahahahah!!!!!!! :hi: