Dream Ticket of Clinton, Obama revived by ex-aide of ex-aide of Hillary
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama just got through assaulting each other a few hours ago over delegates from Indiana and North Carolina. And now a bunch of Clinton supporters are pushing the idea of a "unity ticket" featuring both of them.
How likely does that seem right now?
But wait! They don't have to decide that right now. It's a long time until Denver in August. Several geological ages in this political cycle.
Do these two look like Democratic running mates or a couple beginning therapy?
The proposal is being pushed through a new website, founded by Adam Parkhomenko, called VoteBoth.com.
It's the much-talked-about-and-more-recently-ignored-especially-by-the-Obama-folks-idea of a so-called Dream Ticket. At the moment one might think that Obama would be on top, if he (and Michelle) would even consider the idea, given his vote totals, delegate totals, state totals and the feared sentiment among many Democrats if the first serious African American candidate was denied the top spot.
Not to mention the resulting ubiquitous White House presence of a certain ex-president who's said some divisive things in support of his Mrs. But, hey, this is politics, right? Bygones and all that for the good of the party come November.
The red, white and blue website with the title that flashes between Obama-Clinton and Clinton-Obama is currently not very full of press clippings on the effort. Maybe this will become a new one there. Maybe not.
But here's an interesting piece of background to get minds thinking and tongues talking: The website founder, Parkhomenko, used to be the assistant to Patti Solis Doyle, who used to be the campaign manager for Sen. Hillary Clinton.
How's that for coincidences?
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Obama would be better of with Mr. Edwards. At least he would then be the next President. With her baggage it would be the same old politics.
Posted by: jh | May 07, 2008 at 07:13 AM
It is my intention vote aganst Mrs. Clinton at every oportunity which comes my way.
Posted by: N.E. BodybutHillary | May 07, 2008 at 07:21 AM
in view of the so called threatened democrat "defections" in the event one or the other gets the nominations, it makes a lot of sense to unite. seems it would guarantee a win in november. i suspect, however, that barack wants nothing to do with the two clintons at this time. the animosity between them could, however, thaw between now and august. in a tight general election where winning the white house is critical, it seems to be a smart option.
Posted by: chuck phillips | May 07, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Barack Obama should pick Janet Napolitano for VP. Everything awesome about Hillary with none of the downsides. Hillary is finished.
Posted by: James | May 07, 2008 at 08:21 AM
An Obama-Clinton ticket would be a nightmare after all this drama - who would that ticket not offend!?
Anyone but Clinton for VP!!! (or any office!)
Posted by: Franky | May 07, 2008 at 09:26 AM
I have news for all you Hillary dreamers, get over it. You are not going to win, your not going to steal the election, and we sure as heck are not going to add your baggage to our ticket.
Do you really think were that stupid ? Think again
Willie
Posted by: Willie Graham | May 07, 2008 at 09:29 AM
CLINTON/Obama ticket would be fine with me.
NOT
Obama/Clinton!
He may have the numbers, but she has the voters that COUNT to win presidential elections. His demographics clearly do not.
IF the superdegelates really believe all the pundits, the pro-Obama news networks, press and media... HOW COME they have NOT declared Obama the nominee?
Clearly, they are not convinced he is more electable. And they should be! There are more "HIDDEN TREASURES" that will revealed from Obama's closet! He has not fully disclosed all the skeletons rattling about. I'm hearing stuff about his WIFE.
And this is why the show must go on... the public needs more disclosures about who this man really is. We need to do our "due diligence". After all, this is not a vote for class president... it is for the President of the U.S.!
Posted by: BJ | May 07, 2008 at 10:21 AM
NO Clinton on the Obama ticket!
She has the failing numbers, and she has the voters knowing she is dishonest. His demographics clearly will do well.
IF the superdegelates really believe all the pundits, the pro-Clinton news networks, press and media... HOW COME they have NOT declared Clinton the nominee?
Clearly, they are not convinced she is more electable. As they should be! There are more "HIDDEN TREASURES" that will be revealed from Obama's polices. She has not fully disclosed all the skeletons rattling about. I'm hearing stuff about her HUSBAND!
And this is why the show must not go on... the public needs more discussion on the issues that really matter to americans. We've done our "due diligence". After all, this is not a vote for class president... it is for the President of the U.S.!
Posted by: Billy | May 07, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Dream Team.... Nightmarish Paring, just semantics I suppose.
Posted by: N.E. BodybutHillary | May 07, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Obama / Ron Paul
The real dream ticket
Posted by: cyberbian | May 08, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Obama and Clinton, what a paring! Or should it be Clinton and Obama!
Billy and BJ, what a paring! Or should it be BJ and Billy!
Posted by: Peter A | May 09, 2008 at 04:59 AM