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July 29, 2008
My Gut Tells Me...
...it's not going to be Governor Kaine. Yet...
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very serious" conversations with Sen. Barack Obama about joining the Democratic presidential ticket and has provided documents to the campaign as it combs through his background, according to several sources close to Kaine. [...]Although rumors have circulated about former military leaders and other nontraditional contenders, including Republicans, Obama's pool of prospects is heavy on longtime senators with foreign policy experience. Kaine and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius are the only state leaders believed to be under serious consideration, sources close to Obama said.
This leak, if it came from the governor, might indicate that he's falling off the list and is maybe looking for some positive public reaction to boost his chances. At least, that's my hunch. I don't recall running mates from years past leaking their names so close to an announcement.
So now, I'm feeling strongly about Governor Sebelius or General Clark. And what about Governor Richardson? No-one is talking about him at all, which means that he might be near the top.
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Posted By Bob Cesca | July 29, 2008 10:56 AM
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Jeff is convinced that it's going to be Warren Buffet. Declare that he'll only serve one term to fix the economy, then let BO pick HRC to run with him in the second term.
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at July 29, 2008 11:14 AM
Warren Buffet would be right on multiple levels. He's extremely savvy on economics (duh!), and he's a very liberal guy socially. I mean, he wouldn't exactly give away most of his fortune to charitible causes if he weren't, right?
I vote yes.
Posted by: bajasteve at July 29, 2008 11:42 AM
Paddy:
WOW! That would be truly an awesome setup. Warren term one, Hillary term two (which almost necessitates Hillary in a cabinet post for term one).... If that's the call, I'd call this the genuine dream ticket.
Gah! Can we start a prayer circle on this one?
QT
Posted by: QueenTiye at July 29, 2008 12:25 PM
Oh, and forgot to say - Bob, I agree that this is Kaine politicking to raise his profile. BUT, I also think this is McAuliffe trying to raise his political clout by shoehorning someone into an Obama administration. I note that Kaine is in "serious talks" with someone, but apparently NOT the vetters...
QT
Posted by: QueenTiye at July 29, 2008 12:26 PM
I hope it's not Kaine. Something about him unsettles me.
Sebelius would be awesome. Buffet? Not going to happen. I wish he would have some kind of political clout but nothing can beat his holding company for that.
Posted by: FrictionSoul at July 29, 2008 2:22 PM
Oh, please please please let it be Clark. That is SOOOO my dream ticket...
Posted by: Eclectablog at July 29, 2008 5:54 PM
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