Will Recent Events In Georgia Affect Obama's VP Pick?

As a woman I still have a very hard time imagining a Hillary supporter - I mean a TRUE Hillary supporter, not just because she's a woman but because of the issues - voting for McCain. They're just so far apart on so many key issues for women, once again especially for women who were die-hard Hillary supporters. I certainly could be wrong and I don't mean this as an attack or even a criticism against either candidate, it's just how I see it. One thing I do believe and that's if Obama were to choose a woman other than Hillary that would upset some women. Reading your response makes me think of how the pundits have been discussing this; some have said much the same as you, that Obama has known for some time and is just waiting to make his announcement while I heard one say today that most candidates don't actually make up their minds until the very moment they make their announcement. I'm not sure who said that because I was here online and just listening to the TV in the next room, but I don't quite buy into that. Out of curiosity, what women do you think McCain could be considering? Annie

Well polls showed that roughly 1/3 of Hillary's supporters went to McCain. That's a pretty big chunk right there. Obviously he differs from her heavily on many issues, but there are other factors to consider. 1. Hillary supporters are jaded and blame Obama and the media for vilifying her. 2. Many people chose her over Obama because he lacked experience. If they are more concerned with experience than other issues McCain is the obvious choice. 3. They are offended by the way the DNC treated Hillary and the way her supporters in Florida and Michigan were disenfranchise. Since Obama opposed every attempt to get the votes counted they want to support his opponent. I think Sarah Palin and Carly Fiorina are the most likely women he would pick. I'm really hoping he picks Sarah Palin as I think she would be the best for his campaign. Unfortunately most news agencies are ranking her pretty low on his short list. I'm afraid he'll choose either Charlie Crist or Tim Pawlenty and neither will really give a significant boost to his campaign. Obviously Florida's an important state, but I'm sure he can win that without choosing Crist as a running mate.

The poll I read was on cnn.com and it was a few weeks after Hillary dropped out of the race. It's possible, and likely, that the number of defectors has decreased since then which is why you're seeing different numbers than I did. I really don't think the investigation of Sarah Palin is going anywhere as there really is no evidence of any wrongdoing on her part. It's just one bitter ex-employee trying to get revenge. Either way I still think she's the best chance he has of winning. Romney and Lieberman are the only others that may help him. Obama's choice really doesn't matter unless he picks Clinton, or makes the mistake of picking another woman, or a young VP. Another woman would alienate Clinton supporters, and a young VP would make them the ticket of inexperience.

Hey, Barney's both likable and cute...let's see if any of our conservative friends say that can be said about the D1ck...lol! Annie

Likable? Hmmm didn't D1ck shoot his friend? I don't think I would like my friend if they shot me accident or not I am really not into pain. Cute? As compared to what a Baboon's behind? LOL

There was actually a recent article about best and worst VP picks. D!ck Cheney was in the top 5 and the bottom 5. He was in the top 5 because he was a good choice to help get Bush elected, and in the bottom 5 because he's been just one more problem in the Bush administration. Prior to 2000 he had an excellent reputation and like most VP picks, didn't have skeletons in his closet. The only concerns people had were over his health when Bush chose him.