WHO WILL KERRY TAP FOR VP? (BONFIRE VANITY)

self | 2/11/2004 | self

[Mike Darancette]

It is time to begin the the punditry about Kerry's choice for Vice President. Alright gang, who and why.

[Mike Darancette]

I go first.

Rep. Harold Ford, Jr (D-TN) because he is a southerner and will energize the black vote.

[Steven W.]

Daniel Ortega

[Consort]

Kerry / Feinstein
or
Kerry / Landrieu

Is Ford old enough?

[petercooper]

Jared from the Subway commercials. Wide appeal.

[Phantom Lord]

Harold Ford is not old enough to be picked as the VP.

I say he picks Hillary.

[batmast]

Jane Fonda.
After all, they both fought for the same side in Vietnam.
Kerry/Fonda 2004

[areafiftyone]

Bill Richardson

[opus86]

Rep. Harold Ford, Jr (D-TN) because he is a southerner and will energize the black vote.

You took the words right outta my mouth...If he's smart, Kerry picks Ford for those reasons AND (I've heard) Ford is more of a moderate Dem compared to the Pelosis and Gephardts.

[Coop]

[Steven W.]

Since Daniel Ortega is not a US citizen he probably won't be picked, either, but Ortega, a communist thug who Kerry propped up during the 80's, is amongst his favorite leaders & a likely model for any potential nominee he'd consider as VP. My other guess, aside from where Kerry's heart lies, would be Bill Richardson.

[noexcuses]

Bob Graham (FL)

[mrsmith]

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Mark Warner: moderate, "southern", gets good press.

Promising Hillary the Chief Justice nomination will ensure her support.

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[Phantom Lord]

If Kerry is smart he won't pick Ford because he fails the constitutional test on age. Thus, I hope he does pick Ford!

[Tacis]

He'll take whoever his special interest masters tell him to pick. Even though he might get Fostered, they might instruct him to select Hillie.

[Remole]

A great guess. Let's not give him any ideas!! My guess would be Evan Bayh.

[LS]

This battle will be quite revealing. If Hillary is the veep candidate, it will suggest that they actually think they can beat Bush. Otherwise, it is likely to be Edwards---then watch the fireworks as the Clintons step in to "kneecap" Kerry.

[opus86]

Hmm...I was thinking Ford was 35. Maybe not.

[areafiftyone]

Edwards said he will not be Kerry's VP. But who knows he could change his mind.

[PallMal]

Harold Ford could never be the nominee for VP, since he's black. Remember, these are the Democrats we're talking about, where no black need apply for any high ranking position.