Vp Picks

"Shoot Spiro First"

Howard Bragman | Posted 06.08.2008 | Politics


Howard Bragman

It's clear to me that the parties go about selecting a vice president very differently. Democrats go for quality while Republicans often choose less competent, or even despised figures.

No Nightmare Ticket

Bill Scher | Posted 05.22.2008 | Politics


Bill Scher

I have no idea what's in Hillary head as far as her endgame is concerned. But there is speculation (uninformed, probably) that she wants maximum leverage to pressure Obama into putting her on the ticket.

Debunking the Dream Ticket Theory

Byron Williams | Posted 05.21.2008 | Politics


Byron Williams

Supporters of the dream ticket theory ignore Clinton's high unfavorable rating--the latest USA Today/Gallup poll has it at 45%. Has there ever been a vice presidential nominee with a negative rating that high?

My Conversation with Mike Huckabee

Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics


Tavis Smiley

2008-05-20-huckvid.jpg I gave Huckabee a chance to address media reports that he is actively campaigning to be McCain's running-mate.

Who's the Progressive VP Choice? 4 Possible Picks

Tom Hayden | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics


Tom Hayden

The choice needs to be someone who [a] wins a state or two that Obama might not win on his own, [b] wins over the Clinton voter constituency, and [c] can placate traditional party leaders.

Obama-Webb 2008

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.14.2008 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

Obama can blunt the McCain-Rove plan of attack by shoring up his Commander-in-Chief credentials with a running mate whose military bona fides are beyond reproach.


 

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