Obama should wait until just before the convention to select a VP
Why? Because the auditions for the VP spot consist of many senior, intelligent Democrats going on TV and *excoriating* John McCain. Nothing like a little healthy competition to bring out the best in people. :evilgrin:
I like the idea of selecting last for the element of surprise. If the VP is someone other than Clinton, the media is going to go nuts with their faux shock. The more Obama is on TV, the better.
It gives him the opportunity to play to his strengths (he's a much better candidate than McCain) and doesn't give the GOP time to pick apart his VP pick.
11. I think it's a great idea. Why not announce at the convention? Can he do that?
at any rate, he should take all the time he needs. The more time he takes the more people will understand the care and thoughtfulness put into the decision. Making a decision too soon would make it look like they were careless.
That's why Obama told everyone to "settle down" vis-a-vis his VP pick. He doesn't have to announce a VP pick until the day of the convention floor vote, and that's not till August, and he has not intention of making his pick before then.
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