Obama gets help from D.C. in VP search

JimGinPA

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Tue Jun-10-08 06:59 AM
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Obama gets help from D.C. in VP search

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama ramped up his search for a running mate on Monday, consulting with one congressional ally by phone and dispatching members of his vice presidential vetting team to the Capitol for meetings.

Sen. Dick Durbin said he had spoken with Obama, his fellow Illinois senator.

Jim Johnson and Eric Holder, who comprise two-thirds of the group Obama has asked to help guide his search, met separately with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina and Rahm Emanuel of Illinois.

Caroline Kennedyis also helping the search.

More news blurbs at link

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/5828385.html

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40ozDonkey

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Tue Jun-10-08 07:06 AM
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1. I hope he doesn't rush it.

McPancakes has had a three month ride to not choose his VP so far, I don't see why there is a sense of urgency on Obama's part.

After all, McCain has maybe one or two choices in regards to a VP tolerable to the GOP base he needs to attract. Obama has a ton of talent to draw from, and there's ample time to go through every resume twice with a fine tooth comb.

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VeraAgnes

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Tue Jun-10-08 07:15 AM
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2. I think it will help move things past the Primaries.

It will "seal the deal" and we can then move on against McCain. The sooner, the better for me.

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JimGinPA

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Tue Jun-10-08 08:20 AM
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3. I Don't Think He Needs To Rush, But He Does Need To Be Thorough...

Bringing congressional leaders into the process is a smart move IMHO.

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Bucky

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Tue Jun-10-08 10:00 AM
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7. You want him to pick Rush?

I hope you mean the band.

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JimGinPA

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Tue Jun-10-08 10:06 AM
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8. They're Canadian...

But they rock!

:headbang:

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LTR

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Tue Jun-10-08 08:45 AM
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4. I don't think so

He needs some time to get the primaries out of his system and establish himself on his own terms.

I expect him to name a running mate in early August, a few weeks prior to the convention. That's pretty standard.

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Elidor

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Tue Jun-10-08 09:10 AM
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5. Frankly, I'm more interested in his AG pick

And I'm dreaming of fitzmas.

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Bucky

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Tue Jun-10-08 10:00 AM
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6. It makes me so happy to know Rahm Emanuel is on the case

Seriously, do you really need me to post the sarcasm icon?

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JimGinPA

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Tue Jun-10-08 12:15 PM
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9. M$NBC Just Had A Little Footage Of Their Visit To Capitol Hill...

Just another short little blurb though. I guess I'm just curious about who he is actually considering.

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