Obama Veepstakes

Obama Veepstakes: Michael Bloomberg

Miriam Hess | Posted 09.06.2008 | Home


Miriam Hess

Few politicians suit Obama's call for a "new politics" better than does Bloomberg. He is a high-profile opponent of the two-party system and is perhaps most aptly described as anti-partisan.

What's Not The Matter With Kansas: Kate Sheppard Talks To Governor Kathleen Sebelius

Kate Sheppard | Posted 07.19.2008 | Green


Kate Sheppard

Governor Kathleen Sebelius has advocated for a major increase in the amount of wind power generated in Kansas, and pushed for massive reforms to the state's energy plan.

Seth Colter Walls

Behind The Rise (And Fall) Of Gen. Clark's Veep Prospects

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


Not so long ago, Gen. Wesley Clark was thought to be out of the running in Sen. Barack Obama's vice presidential footrace. On June 10, the folks over ...

Obama VP Vetter Johnson Resigns

AP | NEDRA PICKLER | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — A leader of Democrat Barack Obama's vice presidential research team has resigned amid criticism over his personal loan deals. Obam...

Seth Colter Walls

Gen. Clark: McCain Is "Untested And Untried" On National Security

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics


On Tuesday, Sen. Kent Conrad revealed that Sen. Barack Obama is including "former top military leaders" among the approximately two dozen names curren...

Reid, Pelosi Meet With Members Of Obama's Vetting Team

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 06.17.2008 | Politics


WASHINGTON — Barack Obama ramped up his search for a running mate on Monday, consulting with one congressional ally by phone and dispatching mem...

Obama's Vice President: Who Will It Be? (POLL)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.17.2008 | Politics


With the Democratic competition coming to an end, it's time for rampant VP speculation. Who do you think would be the best Vice President for an Obam...

Obama Vice President Picks: It's Biden!

Posted 08.23.2008 | Politics


UPDATE 8/23/08 1:00 AM EASTERN: Obama has selected Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate. Update - 8/22/08: As Obama's announcement draws c...