What about Senator Jim Webb for V.P.? - Democratic Underground

pnwmom

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Tue May-20-08 11:57 PM
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What about Senator Jim Webb for V.P.?

Wouldn't he strengthen the ticket with his military experience and his appeal to rural southern voters?

I know it would be a loss to the Senate . . .

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MadBadger

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Tue May-20-08 11:58 PM
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1. My # 1

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BlooInBloo

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Tue May-20-08 11:59 PM
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2. I'm not a fan of removing more senators than necessary, but he'd be fine otherwise.

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pnwmom

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Wed May-21-08 12:07 AM
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3. I agree. But I loved that moment when he avoided shaking Bush's hand.

And then put Bush in his place when Bush asked about his son in Iraq.

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Condem

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Wed May-21-08 12:08 AM
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4. Has he endorsed?

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pnwmom

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Wed May-21-08 12:14 AM
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5. I'm not aware of an endorsement. n/t

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Condem

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Wed May-21-08 12:17 AM
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6. Then why VP?

Richardson stuck his neck out at a critical time. Balls. Webb sits it out.

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pnwmom

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Wed May-21-08 12:28 AM
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7. I like Richardson, but I'm thinking Webb might have broader appeal. n/t

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funflower

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Wed May-21-08 12:56 AM
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8. I agree. Electability is essential for a VP. Webb is electable. n/t

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BenDavid

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Wed May-21-08 01:03 AM
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9. If bho is the nominee then the goal has shifted for the democratic

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party. All that will do is let folks know the dems are not concerned about winning because the party will be making a point.The point being the party is the first to select an AA as its nominee. If they wanted to win this damn election in november then the superdelegates better vote for hrc.

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Warren DeMontague

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Wed May-21-08 01:10 AM
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10. Cough. Bullshit. Cough.

Obama is the far stronger candidate for the General.

Hillary is a fucking disaster, and she's a disaster in debt, to boot.

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FVZA_Colonel

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Wed May-21-08 03:03 AM
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14. No they should not.

Edited on Wed May-21-08 03:09 AM by FVZA_Colonel

And voting for her can be just as much of a "point maker."

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Leopolds Ghost

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Wed May-21-08 09:09 AM
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15. That's a racist remark.

I never heard anyone say that the only reason Dems would select Hillary
would be to pat themselves on the back for letting a woman play at prez,
as you seem to be saying about Obama...

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Warren DeMontague

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Wed May-21-08 01:10 AM
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11. I think Richardson is the best bet, but Webb wouldn't be bad. Or Clark. nt

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Yanez Houston Jordan

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Wed May-21-08 01:13 AM
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12. I prefer Webb in the Senate and Kaine (or Graham or McCaskill) on the ticket

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woolldog

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Wed May-21-08 01:16 AM
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13. Yes he's the best VP candidate for Obama.

Edited on Wed May-21-08 01:21 AM by woolldog

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5979794

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/woolldog

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/05/good_timing_for_jim_webb.php

http://rossdouthat.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/05/the_case_for_obamawebb_again.php

http://www.jimwebb4vp.com/

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DevonRex

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Wed May-21-08 09:10 AM
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16. Nope. Need him in the Senate. His past statements would

not be helpful. (regarding women in the military)

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stahbrett

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Wed May-21-08 09:11 AM
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17. I'd prefer someone with experience as governor and/or cabinet (nt)

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ShortnFiery

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Wed May-21-08 09:12 AM
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18. Yes, I could support that: Obama/Webb 08! eom

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