The Possible Vice Presidential Picks
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For the first civil debate I want to talk about is about the prospects for whomever is to be the nominee of the Democratic Party.
I feel that our leader will be Senator Barack Obama and so therefore my insights will be geared to his being as such.
I hope to generate good and detailed discussion (as will be true for all my entries into this Blog). I want to hear your perspectives and points of view.
So let us begin. If I was the candidate (Senator Obama) here are the people who would be at the top of my speed dial and rolodex as to whom I'd be calling and offering the Vice Presidency:
1) Governor Bill Richardson (New Mexico)- Even with the baggage, Senator Obama would do well to get Bill on the ticket. Want to win the western states like New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado? Want to win over Hispanics? Want to prove to the nation that you are serious about Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and International discourse? There is no better pick than Governer Richardson in my opinion.
2) Governor Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas)- One of the female picks that really makes sense. Midwestern values, advocate for Women's issues, ability to draw Independents and Moderates (otherwise, how else could she have won Kansas?), executive experience, and an appealing and engaging personality really would add a powerful presence to the VP slot.
3) Senator Jim Webb (Virginia)- Decorated Veteran of Vietnam,committee member on Foreign Relations, Armed Services and Veteran's Affairs, and from a state most definetly in play in 2008. A superior pick.
4) Senator Joseph Biden (Delaware)- What commitee has he NOT been on? This senator from Delaware has earned respect in his years of service to the nation; there may not be anyone with as much legislative experience in the Democratic party as Joe Biden! He may be a bit loquacious, but Biden would be a great VP!
5) Senator Chris Dodd (Connecticut)- This recipient of the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award and longtime public servant who serves on the Foreign Relations, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions would add his deep experience to the ticket.
6) Governor Janet Napolitano (Arizona)- Arizona you say? Yep. I said it! She is the popular governor of John McSame's home state. She knows firsthand how to win in a state that is rapidly turning purple. Including making McCain fight for his own state, Governor Napolitano is the other woman Barack should seriously consider for VP. I think McCain would just about have a heart attack if she is on the ticket.
7) Senator Russ Feingold (Wisconsin)- My senator and my political hero would reinforce and push more aggressively the Progressive ideals already espoused by Senator Obama. The Senator with a Backbone would provide experience in Foreign and Domestic policies that would improve Barack's own standing. An awesome pick in my estimation (although I am biased towards Russ!)
And there is my top 7 picks for VP as I see it.
So now, what is YOUR take?
I feel that our leader will be Senator Barack Obama and so therefore my insights will be geared to his being as such.
I hope to generate good and detailed discussion (as will be true for all my entries into this Blog). I want to hear your perspectives and points of view.
So let us begin. If I was the candidate (Senator Obama) here are the people who would be at the top of my speed dial and rolodex as to whom I'd be calling and offering the Vice Presidency:
1) Governor Bill Richardson (New Mexico)- Even with the baggage, Senator Obama would do well to get Bill on the ticket. Want to win the western states like New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado? Want to win over Hispanics? Want to prove to the nation that you are serious about Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and International discourse? There is no better pick than Governer Richardson in my opinion.
2) Governor Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas)- One of the female picks that really makes sense. Midwestern values, advocate for Women's issues, ability to draw Independents and Moderates (otherwise, how else could she have won Kansas?), executive experience, and an appealing and engaging personality really would add a powerful presence to the VP slot.
3) Senator Jim Webb (Virginia)- Decorated Veteran of Vietnam,committee member on Foreign Relations, Armed Services and Veteran's Affairs, and from a state most definetly in play in 2008. A superior pick.
4) Senator Joseph Biden (Delaware)- What commitee has he NOT been on? This senator from Delaware has earned respect in his years of service to the nation; there may not be anyone with as much legislative experience in the Democratic party as Joe Biden! He may be a bit loquacious, but Biden would be a great VP!
5) Senator Chris Dodd (Connecticut)- This recipient of the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award and longtime public servant who serves on the Foreign Relations, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions would add his deep experience to the ticket.
6) Governor Janet Napolitano (Arizona)- Arizona you say? Yep. I said it! She is the popular governor of John McSame's home state. She knows firsthand how to win in a state that is rapidly turning purple. Including making McCain fight for his own state, Governor Napolitano is the other woman Barack should seriously consider for VP. I think McCain would just about have a heart attack if she is on the ticket.
7) Senator Russ Feingold (Wisconsin)- My senator and my political hero would reinforce and push more aggressively the Progressive ideals already espoused by Senator Obama. The Senator with a Backbone would provide experience in Foreign and Domestic policies that would improve Barack's own standing. An awesome pick in my estimation (although I am biased towards Russ!)
And there is my top 7 picks for VP as I see it.
So now, what is YOUR take?
As to Mike Bloomberg, I do not trust nor like the man; I feel he is too much into himself, to egotistical and too much tied to the ultra-wealthy. I seriously doubt that he would play well into rural and middle America.
2. Jim Webb
3. Nancy Pelosi
4. Kathleen Sebelius
5. Ted Strickland
6. Dennis Kucinich
7. Ed Rendell
8. Bill Richardson
9. Michael Bloomberg
10. Chris Dodd
A woman candidate with executive experience,from McWars State.
This sounds so promising
2) Governor Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas)- Don't know anything about her could work also unless she has some hidden suprise.
We're all ready for the Repubs to try to paint Obama as radical as they can, he needs a VP who is the opposite.
Norman Rockwell Americana with a democratic twist.
I see best choice as eldery male from South.
some others who may have be honorable mentions:
Sam Nunn
Wes Clark
Jack Murtha
Tom Daschle