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Clinton's Top Gun: "I Have Seen No Evidence Of Interest" In VP Spot

CNN   |   May 11, 2008 06:49 PM

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Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign rejected suggestions Sunday that Sen. Hillary Clinton is staying in the race in hopes of brokering some kind of agreement with the likely Democratic nominee.

"I don't believe that Sen. Clinton is looking for a deal," Obama's chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod, told "Fox News Sunday," when asked about suggestions she may want the Obama campaign's help retiring her campaign debt.

"I don't think that's what this is about," he said.

Last week, Obama sparked rumors that his campaign would pay off Clinton's campaign debts once he secured the nomination.

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collapse NoSpinTruthZone See Profile I'm a Fan of NoSpinTruthZone

Thank God! This nightmare is not true!!!

Let Obama fall on his own sword. Hillary doesn't need an extremist. After walking away gracefully she can watch as a moderate takes the ticket and her warnings about McCain's connection with moderate democrats is realized.
We've had Eight Miserable Years of extremism, we don't need no more!

In 2012, once the lib dems wounds have healed, they'll be much more willing to support HRC.

But unfortunately it looks like they're going to have to learn things the hard way.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:30 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse theLeftPaw See Profile I'm a Fan of theLeftPaw

I don't think she has any interest in VP either, and that is a HORRIBLE idea anyway - it's practically handing over a warehouse full of fodder to McCain! After considering several different reasons why Hillary continues with this charade that she has a chance, I've come to the conclusion that it serves no other purpose but to try and get her supporters to pay off her debt at this point.

I'm bothered by the idea of Obama paying off her debt too, it just doesn't sit well with me. I don't like the idea of him having paid for the smears she has launched against him either. It's a VERY generous notion for sure; but I'd rather he have EVERY advantage that his supporters have given him, available to him when running in the general!!!

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:58 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse NoSpinTruthZone See Profile I'm a Fan of NoSpinTruthZone

Obama needs her. Luckily it seems that she's wise enough to walk away and not pursue the vp.

Without a moderate on the dem ticket McCain will be our only choice.

She warned everyone, but the extremist plugged there ears and screamed, 'racist racist racist racist!' like little children..

What a fitting conclusion...

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:33 PM on 05/12/2008
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While I was going down the stair,
I met a dream ticket that wasn't there.

It wasn't there again today,
I wish I wish it would go away.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 04:50 PM on 05/12/2008
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The reason there is no evidence of interest in the VP by Hillary is that "there is no interest" in any offer to her. Mayor or Governor of New York might serve her purpose..........but I doubt that.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 03:38 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse clearthinker2008 See Profile I'm a Fan of clearthinker2008

Good. Hillary as vp would be poison for Obama and America.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:51 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse ObamaEdwards See Profile I'm a Fan of ObamaEdwards

Good, because she won't be invited. The last thing Obama needs during his first four years is to have to keep watch over the Clinton Clan. Every week would bring a new, distracting scandal. If you think Bill Clinton actually cleaned up his act after her got nailed for his affair with Lewinsky, you are very naive. Let me remind you that he was under scrutiny back then for a different affair--with Paula Jones--and at least half a dozen of the women he had reportedly romanced, harassed, seduced, or made inappropriate advances toward were considered by the prosecution. Lewinsky was chosen because the affair was recent and because prosecutors had enough evidence so Clinton could not escape charges. This is what Clinton DOES, folks. It's his thing, and he will never change. So unless you want a Sex Scandal of the Month, do not send the Clintons back to Washington.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:50 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse campgranata See Profile I'm a Fan of campgranata

'I have seen no evidence of interest in the VP spot"

BY ANYONE ANYWHERE :JUST HAVE HER GO HOME WHERE EVER THE HELL THAT IS.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:47 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse Crozier See Profile I'm a Fan of Crozier

Let me repeat ad nauseam.

If Trojan Horse Republican Clinton were a real Republican - she would have been TOLD by the GOP bigwigs and kingmakers to leave the campaign and she would have done it. Republican fascists are in charge and regiment their candidates without fail.

In the debating society - the Corporate Democratic fascists do not stop their own candidate, and the liberals, progressive and centrist minority pols do not have the clout to stop her even though they know that she is harming willingly and knowingly- the Democratic nominee and congressional candidates in order to advance her own nefarious agenda. THE CLINTONS ARE TOAST WITH EVERYONE BUT THE CRAZIEST HILLBOTS.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:30 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse NoSpinTruthZone See Profile I'm a Fan of NoSpinTruthZone

you're such a troll.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:35 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse Crozier See Profile I'm a Fan of Crozier

Mrs. Clinton is someone whose integrity has always been questioned throughout her entire professional career. I believe truly that she and her husband are symbiotic in their lack of integrity and gravitas.

Mrs. Clinton KNOWS that Senator Obama is the "real deal". He is comfortable in his skin because he has integrity and gravitas. President Obama will succeed because the real Democrats supporting her will vote for President Obama. Only the Hillbots will vote for McCain because they are racists or they do not care if Roe v Wade is overturned and returned to the States for 50 different choices.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:24 PM on 05/12/2008
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This is a must read, it appear that Hillary's Ad man is sticking it to her, a case of revenge. This is what happens when you don't pay up.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5930322

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:22 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse HuffJob See Profile I'm a Fan of HuffJob

why would she want VP when she could run as an independent and beat both McCain and Obama...

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:15 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse BWonka See Profile I'm a Fan of BWonka

NO money!!

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 02:17 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse campgranata See Profile I'm a Fan of campgranata

If she could she would. Independents have been spoilers yet when is the last time one was elected to the presidency? take your medication and lie down; this episode will probably pass.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:49 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse HuffJob See Profile I'm a Fan of HuffJob

well if McCain, Barr, Obama and Clinton all ran...no doubt Clinton would win and apparently Barr is going to run....that would be a truly interesting race. two pubs, two dems....give the people some real choices.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 04:18 PM on 05/12/2008
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I thought David Axelrod was Obama's Top Gun!

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:15 PM on 05/12/2008
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When is she just going to leave the picture? NO McCain, No Clinton NO MORE WAR!!!

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replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:06 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse SmellTheHorse See Profile I'm a Fan of SmellTheHorse

Somebody's taking crazy pills if they think Obama would select Hillary Clinton as his VP.

Just imagine: all through the fall, if Hillary is on the ticket, Bill Clinton gets to continue his unhinged cross-country speechifying, reminding voters what a great president he was ...Obama would have to waste precious time rebutting 50% of the crap Bill would say, Bill's statements being craftily constructed to screw up Obama's campiagn and undermine the candidacy, so his wife could run in 2012. Not to mention, if Obamaprevailed in Nov., he would spend some percentage of his hard-won Presidency defending his VP's husband each time Bill got caught with his knickers down...

Hillary's supporters are not dumb--most realize that having an ex-President with control issues rattling around the West Wing would be disastrous for all of us...

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:01 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse Felicty See Profile I'm a Fan of Felicty

Hey, 'Top Gun' ---

The feelings mutual. We don't want her in that position either.
She and Bill would assiduously work to undermine Barack's every single effort.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:46 AM on 05/12/2008
collapse abby4ever See Profile I'm a Fan of abby4ever

I think I agree, though we can't be sure. They might spend the first term doing everything they can to make sure he doesn't get a second term. In fact the more I think about it, the more I think the mere possbility of that is one of the best reasons---there are many---for Obama not to pick her as VP. Of course, even if she isn't VP, they might spend the next four years trying to undermine him in the way I've said. Bill and Hillary can't take rejection, I am fairly certain about that. They punish it.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:11 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse fourex See Profile I'm a Fan of fourex

All the comments about Michelle Obama on this subject have been posted by trolls. Bob Novak posted another false unsourced smear, yesterday. Trolls always follow orders, that's why they are good fascists.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:35 AM on 05/12/2008
collapse abby4ever See Profile I'm a Fan of abby4ever

Oh, come on, EVERY comment posted about Michelle was posted by a troll? I don't think so, in fact I know that's false. Lots of people here had plenty to say about Michelle, some positive, some negative, and I know that some of them are not trolls--indeed, they spend their time trying to expose and see off trolls.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:14 PM on 05/12/2008
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That is one advantage of the authoritarian mindset of the Republicans. If you have no independent thought, it's easy to steer them like ants. The Germans proved this admirably in the '30s.

Liberalism is the attempt to create a social order not based on irrational control or dogma. Democrats take pride in thinking for themselves rather than simply blindly worshiping authority.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:59 AM on 05/12/2008
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IM4Clinton:
"West Virginia is a state thar Bill Clinton carried twice- no Democrat has since then"
Yeah I heard Terry say the same thing on Sunday. Not sure why Hillary didn"t win Illinois. Didn"t Bill carry that state? Why couldn"t Hillary win that state? I just don"t get it.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:33 AM on 05/12/2008
collapse EspritDeVoltaire See Profile I'm a Fan of EspritDeVoltaire

He's just trying to stir people up. If you read his profile he looks like a GOP troll posing as a Clinton supporter.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:05 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse abby4ever See Profile I'm a Fan of abby4ever

You seem obsessed with trolls---try something new.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:15 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse wedgie See Profile I'm a Fan of wedgie

Edwards said he was going all the way to the convention right up until the day he dropped out. Hillary will do the same thing. But dropping out will happen.

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replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:15 AM on 05/12/2008
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I would prefer she would drop dead; somebody throw a bucket of water on her.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:52 PM on 05/12/2008
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Hello, to all the women voters out there, especially the women suppers for Hillary.
Ms Hillary, was not the First Women to run for the President of the US.
Her Name was¦ Ms, Shirley Chisholm¦.guess what? ¦¦She was Black woman¦¦..She was the First woman to congress, and, and the First to run for the White House¦.http://www.jofreeman.com/polhistory/chisholm.htm
Look it up¦

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:09 AM on 05/12/2008
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According to www.senate.gov:

"In 1964, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith declared her candidacy for the Republican nomination for president, becoming the first woman to actively seek the presidential nomination of a major political party. Smith served in the Senate from 1949 to 1971, following a decade of service in the House of Representatives."

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:04 PM on 05/12/2008
collapse doyourownresearch See Profile I'm a Fan of doyourownresearch

No interest in the VP slot. Great!! The feeling is more than mutual. Slating clinton as vp goes against Obamas platform and core beliefs - no way clinton fits in that picture.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:43 AM on 05/12/2008
collapse wedgie See Profile I'm a Fan of wedgie

She's also from the wrong state and she's got the wrong resume. VP must be a popular local politician from a major swing state. Preferably with some military background. Webb anyone?

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replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:10 AM on 05/12/2008
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Webb has stated he would not take the VP slot - but here's one to toss around. Obama wants to reach across the aisle right? He needs someone with military experience and he needs someone from a red state. Chuck Hagel is leaving the Republican party. He has been extremely outspoken against the war and against this administration. He was the former Deputy Adminstrator of the Veterans Adminstration. He is respected by many Democrats and Republicans. With him on the ticket I think many red states would turn blue. Just a thought, but wouldn't that just be a shocker?!

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 01:07 PM on 05/12/2008
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Wesley Clark's name has been bounced around a bit as well.

replyReply favoriteFavorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:13 AM on 05/12/2008