Who should John Kerry pick for his VP?
Edwards -because people across the country already
know him,
the press has already questioned him, and he
can speak
Henry N
Wesley Clark.
Two real military heroes against the traitorous
deserter and ol' five-deferments?
Okay, the BFEE will still tell lies about how
they hid out in Vietnam while Shrub was
risking life and limb by flying F-104s with a
hangover and a snootful of Peruvian marching powder.
--jmowreader
john mccain.
hear me out -- they disagree on a lot of things:
abortion, taxes, welfare.
but americans are also evenly divided on these
issues.
only a bi-partisan ticket like this could reunite
us.
they are both honest, straight shooting people
who cannot be bought and have been through hell.
together, they would make bush look like an extra
big monkey in november.
plus, a republican defector? that seals
the deal for the kerry ticket.
Andrew R
Edwards would make a great VP.
He has the charisma that Kerry is sadly lacking.
He also displays the optimism that Kerry needs
to take advantage of shrub's horrible numbers.
John P
Edwards - even though he's a little bit slick,
he does connect,
he can go on the offensive, he's smart, and he's
a southerner.
Elaine
you know, bart, since I voted for Dennis Kucinich
in the first place and since
I think he's the most honest of 'em all, my pick
is Dennis. He's got the right ideas,
he does what he says he will, he's a progressive
in the true sense of the word,
and he's actually a nice person.
there's lots more but you said to keep it short.
love you, bart
ducks
Bart,
It has to be Hillary!
Get the women's vote, the liberals, most moderates
and leave the GOP to the racist,
fascist bastards that they are. 8 years of Kerry
and 8 more of the Clinton Administration.
That would be 16 years of healing, peace and prosperity.
JFK & HRC!
Wolf
I would pick Wesley Clark.
That would put the kibosh on the Repugs, several
of whom
avoided military service by pulling strings,
or some other lame-ass pretext.
Terri D
Ralph Nader
resolves the splintering of the left problem
and probably insures that
Kerry won't be assassinated while in office.
ha ha
Plus its a very bold move, not normal for Kerry.
Thanks for asking
Michael E
General Wesley Clark.
It's a Dream Team.
Two capable, seasoned war veterans against the
frauds.
It will turn all the Bush fear mongering on its
head. Y
ou're afraid? Who are you going to vote for?
Two witless evil traitors, or the two heroes?
Plus I just like Clark.
I think he incredibly intelligent, capable and
sane.
Michael S
Kerry should pick someone with nards large enough
to fill the republic convention.
McCain might do, though I haven’t seen his nards…
Keep hammerin’
Carlos S
Gore,
Loved that speech he made recently.
Janet
Wes Clark!!!!
Let's see the Repugs TRY to smear him.
Michael R
Kerry should choose Dennis Kucinich for his VP,
to provide at least
one voice of reason in the White House, and to
make the Evil Ones
think twice before murdering or impeaching Kerry.
Griefbird
howard dean.......
oh please howard dean...
oh god howard dean...
jesus howard dean....
oh shit howard dean....
oh
birdbrains
John Edwards.
It's all about winning and I think JE can fire
some people up.
Remember, all it takes is one more state (even
a southern one) to win again.
Ken D
Edwards would not be a terrible choice.
He has that newness to him, and he speaks eloquently.
A lot of people liked him in the primaries.
Bob Graham could help win Florida, which could
be huge,
but I think Graham may not have the youth or
energy left and
he's very susceptible to the being painted as
unstable with his eccentricities.
Gephardt will not excite anybody.
Almost no one would consider Dean, but I think
it would be a gutsy choice.
It would say 'yeah, I'm from the northeast -
so what?' which often works
better than "I'm from the northeast, but look,
I've got a southern running mate!"
Honestly, I like what Dean brings to the table
both as a candidate (bringing new
young voters in) and as a VP. But I don't
think there is any way this is going to happen.
Which leaves Clark. A solid choice.
Clark is terrific and has a way of framing issues
that, I think,
has the potential to turn swing voters.
And he fights.
Imagine Clark vs. Cheney.
I know I don't have to convince you, Bart.
Peter F
Howard Dean.
ltonsick
Wes Clark should be Kerry's pick for VP.
If we're gonna have a real war on terrorism,
let's get serious.
Ollie in Nuevo Mexico
1. Wes Clark: the Dems need national security
to be front and center, and for that they should turn to the
General. Kerry the willing veteran and Clark
the NATO Supreme Allied Commander will quell any fears of the
Dems being a bunch of fancy boys. Besides, Clark
will clean Cheney's clock.
2. Bill Richardson: foreign policy experience
galore and the growing Hispanic population.
Also could clean Cheney's clock.
Nick S
Wesley Clark would add some excitement to the
ticket
and some military intelligence to the White House.
Pat C
Without a doubt Wes Clark.
The general will eat Cheney alive in a debate
and bring dignity back to the office of VP.
Also I think General Clark will help bring in
a lot of those who are the fence,
since the GOP spin machine can’t label him as
a life long liberal.
General Clark would bring a much needed breath
of fresh air in Washington.
Scott in Nebraska
Bart --
Your good friend Dan from West Palm Beach pokerfest
here. A few VP calls,
with the pros and cons. Some of this has become
conventional wisdom, but what the hey.
John Edwards -- Pro: #2 man in the primary voting,
means he solidifies Dem base,
and Southern roots make a bid to catch some of
the traditionally Republican Southern vote
(traditionally, at least, in the post-Nixon world).
Con: Dem. base is so pissed at Bush, they
don't need solidifying.
Unlike the people they vote for, they're ready
to fight. Can't argue with the Southern point, though.
Kerry must make at least some entreaties to the
South and Midwest.
The Northeast and the West Coast are already
his.
Final Thought: Not a bad idea, but a long primary
rivalry (which has given the GOP plenty
of soundbites showing Edwards verbally abusing
Kerry) and a close balance in the Senate
(taking away a Dem. Senator from the Senate could
ruin our chances of recapturing that
branch of Congress) put the nix on this guy.
Odds: 5-1
Bill Richardson -- Pro: the New Mexico governor
caters to the Latino vote, driving a stake
through the GOP's desperate attempts to get them
on board with Smirk. Plus, the Southwest
(excluding highly GOP Utah) is anybody's game
right now. Richardson could pick up votes there.
Con: Democratic voters who don't follow
state politics and aren't from the Southwest will be
left wondering, "Bill who?"
Final Thought: Bill is popular among traditional
DNC (He's the permanent chairperson of the
Democratic National Convention Committee) and
moderately leftwing types, including myself.
He destroys the Republican attempt at Latino
vote gathering while strengthening the Dems.
in a place where the election will be very close,
the battleground states of Arizona and New Mexico.
Odds: 3-1
Wes Clark -- Pro: Likability, Southern roots,
some national recognition as "that war commentator
guy from CNN," and the amazing ability to get
both military votes and antiwar votes.
Con: Never been elected, never ran for
office, never ... well, you get the idea. He's never.
That sort of inexperience could play hell in
debates against a guy like Dick Cheney.
Final Thought: No dice. If Kerry wants
to play to the South, he'll tap Edwards.
He relies on himself to get the military vote,
and he knows the antiwar vote sure as hell ain't goin' to Bush.
Odds: 12-1
Howard Dean -- Pro: Deaniacs petulant over the
implosion of their candidate will be right back on board.
Con: From the northeast, which is already
strongly Kerry. Also, he's been branded a leftwing looney,
particularly among all-important Independent
voters. And his campaign's sudden disintegration screams, "loser."
Final Thought: Not in a million freakin'
years. Dean is all but done in national elected politics. He'd be great
in an appointed position, though. Maybe Sec.
of HHS or something. Although only someone convinced that
years as a country doctor would qualify a man
to be Surgeon General would nominate him for that position.
And only a Republican is that dumb, yeah?
Odds: 50-1
John McCain -- Pro: You've heard of "Reagan Democrats"?
This is Kerry's big chance to have some
"Kerry Republicans." Plus, he's from Arizona.
And he would pull a Republican out of the Senate,
giving Dems a better chance at a takeover.
Con: Dude, he's a Republican.
Final Thought: Dude, he's a Republican.
Odds: 1,000-1
There's plenty of other possibilities of course.
But I'm betting Kerry stays away from anyone in the Senate,
particularly in states that aren't strongly Democratic.
Ok,
Dan
Dude, good to hear from you.
BC:
This is an important decision, and will indicate
whether Kerry is controlled by the old Dem machine
(a Gephart choice for example), or ready to change
and be bold (even Wes Clark, a safe pick,
would at least indicate something a little bold).
I doubt they will go for a woman, and I would
be dissappointed if Hillary was picked,
as I find her totally objectionable for many
reasons (as I do Feinstein).
Wes Clark is my choice--that would be a dynamic ticket!
Neil in VT
Actually, Howard Dean is the only Democrat that
has any balls.
I am a lifelong (70 years) democrat from North
Carolina and he is
the only one that can energize enough democrats
for Kerry to win.
Once the NRA start their campaign against Kerry
you will see.
Hank
John Edwards
Sam B
Ann Richards - D-Texas
Imagine bush*s old nemesis debating crashcart!
How're they gonna attack a REAL Texan?
(By calling her a lesbian - again)
From: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/governors/modern/page3.html
Born: Dorothy Ann Willis was born September 1, 1933, in Lakeview, Texas
Born: george w bush; July 6, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut
Pros
It may or may not put Texas in play, but it would
cause bush*co to spend money there.
It puts a "southerner" on the ticket. And
solidifies the vote of the "better half".
Cons
She's 70 - pukes will do the age thing
JB
I think John Edwards would be the best choice for Kerry's VP running mate
Paul T
Wesley Clark.
Good example of military leadership and proof
that to respect and admire
the military one does not have to follow the
ideology of the neocons.
A Democrat is just as able and dedicated in leading
our fighting men and women.
Doug H
Eliot Spitzer - run on "Clean Up Government" and restore US image.
Pat B
Who?
General Wesley Clark!
Terry C
NJ
wesley clark
Ralph G
John Edwards
Paul G
Wesley Clark!!!!
Dan E
My vote goes to Hillary or Nader.
Will S
Olympia, WA
John Edwards
Rosanne B
Bob Graham or
Clark or
past Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber M.D
ibu
Hillary
Les
edwards or clark as VP
bill richardson is my longshot pick.
no f-ing way category - gephardt
Love your site, give 'em hell!
H
HILLARY!!!!
Charles P
Dear Bartcop - I know you can make arguments
for the Gov.s of Iowa, Pennsylvania
- as well as Rep Gephardt - swing states and
all. But I think the two most basic issues
are foreign relations - which means Wesley Clark
- and the economy - which means Sen. Edwards.
This is going to sound like shameless sucking
up to the host - but after due consideration,
I would choose Wesley Clark. I know the
argument can be made "it's the economy, stupid"
- but aside from getting our allies back, Bart
- I agree with you that even if Diebold can't
steal the election for the Shrub, God will tell
him not to come out of the WH.
That means a close working relationship between
Kerry and the General is a must.
God help us, we could be headed for Civil War
II.
Say, I'll bet that bottle of Souza silver I drink
doesn't count for much around your shop, huh, Bart?
Next trip to the liquor store I will definitely
look for the Chinaco Anejo - and save it in hopes of
a.) - there being an election this November
and
b.) despite Diebold's best efforts, we win this
darn thing.
Heck, if we don't it's only Fascism and Dark Age
II - no big deal.
Keep hammering, Bart
Russ H
Russ, we use Souza in margaritas
Hillary Clinton!
RC
He should pick BigDawg himself, bill clinton.
That team would win by a landslide.
Of course, it wouldn't matter because the DNC
would just "F" the two of them.
But it would be a fun couple of days.
capn mike
annapolis, md
Barbara Boxer...
...just kidding! Hillary Clinton, of course!
JH
Bill Clinton
Gary J
Edwards or Dean
Fred H
This VP selection shouldn't be a member of Congress
or a Governor that
would otherwise be in office after Kerry is elected.
With things as close as
they are, we need every Democrat, with as much
experience in offce, as possible.
That being said, we need someone that will bring
votes to the ticket and either
secure states or put Republican states in play.
I'd say go with Ann Richards.
She'd help secure votes with women and probably
in the south too.
As a bonus she'd put Texas in play and force
Whistle Ass to spend some of his millions there.
Wouldn't it be sweet revenge for her to help
kick out Failure-in-Chief Bush of the White House?
RJ H
john edwards - he is bright, telegenic, and
(like john kerry) speaks in complete sentences.
Claire B
#1 Kucinich, #2 Dean, #3 Edwards
0_o
Bill Richardson
BF
Wesley Clark.
He is a fighter and a man who is not willing to
let things slide.
He is also honest without alarming anybody.
Plus Kerry could use the help.
ed
How about Ralph Nader?
It would be one way to keep him from giving Bush
another shot at stealing your election.
Stu
Chatham, Ontario
John McCain...throw the repugs for a loop.
The populace will like a dual party ticket.
mrbisco
Wesley Clark, but only if we want to win
bart