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Andrea Mitchell: Hillary Wants VP Slot
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/3/21/122309.shtml ^ | Mar. 21, 2004

Posted on 03/21/2004 12:02:39 PM PST by Maria S

Hillary-friendly NBC newswoman Andrea Mitchell said Sunday that the former first lady is indeed interested in teaming up with Sen. John Kerry as his vice presidential running mate.

Dismissing the longshot prospect that Sen. John McCain might switch parties to run with Kerry, Mitchell told NBC's "Chris Matthews Show," "I think there's another long ball - Hillary."

"According to Republicans and Democrats on the Hill in the cloakrooms, she is interested in running," Mitchell insisted.

She suggested that Sen. Clinton is "doing what is necessary" right now to show proforma support for Kerry's presidential bid, but would take a much higher profile if she knew such an invitation was in the offing.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004; hillary; kerry; stophillary; veep
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To: Maria S
One more time.

If Hillary smells blood, she has no choice but to accept the VP slot. It all depends on the polls.

sw

41 posted on 03/21/2004 12:52:06 PM PST by spectre (Spectre's wife)
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To: schu
Here it is, the bait and switch. When JFK slumps and its time to pull a Torricelli, she will be there to take the nomination, no questions asked.
If she wins, great. If she loses, its not her fault and she is the defacto candidate in 2008 for the Demos.

Kerry is a weak nominee and it's very possible that he will lose the nomination at the convention as it so happens Hillary the beast will be waiting in the wings.....how about that!!!!!!!!

42 posted on 03/21/2004 12:52:43 PM PST by Gone_Postal
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To: Maria S
If Kerry picks her, his days are numbered. That woman will not stand for "second in command." My bet is that he would be removed one way or another (scandal, framed impeachment, or otherwise) by Hitlery's goons.
43 posted on 03/21/2004 12:54:22 PM PST by I'm ALL Right! (MY candidate knows what he believes in.)
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To: Peach; paul in cape
He had prostate cancer? I never heard that before. That's amazing, you'd think the media would be talking about him being a cancer survivor, or saying something about his poor health. I can't believe this isn't all over radio and TV.</sarcasm
44 posted on 03/21/2004 12:55:40 PM PST by Mrs. P
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To: Maria S
Hmmmmm......
On thinking it over, I don't know which might be better.
I'd love to see Mc Lame switch to the Dems once and for all. He may well be the worst RINO in history.
Then again, Hitlery might be a good pick. I think she'd lose it for them.
45 posted on 03/21/2004 12:56:52 PM PST by Fiddlstix (This Space Available for Rent or Lease by the Day, Week, or Month. Reasonable Rates. Inquire within.)
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To: Gone_Postal
Hillary and Mccain are about the only 2 people Kerry could pick that would substantially help his odds. Like her or not ,Hillary does have quite a following.

Kerry/Clinton would be a problem for Bush, but I just don't see it. I think she's decided Kerry can't win, so better for her to just sit out til 08.

46 posted on 03/21/2004 12:58:20 PM PST by HarryCaul
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To: Maria S
She has nothing to lose.... and if she does lose, she'll just blame Kerry.
47 posted on 03/21/2004 1:04:06 PM PST by b4its2late (The makeup they use on Katie tomorrow will be a total waste of money.)
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To: Maria S
Kerry/Rodham?

Now THERE's a motivation for a Republican/Independent/
Reagan DemocratBush Democrat Get Out The Vote effort if I ever saw one!
48 posted on 03/21/2004 1:06:57 PM PST by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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To: HarryCaul
Both Hillary and McCain had said the no way the wanted the job.....no scenario no scenario..........and the beastly laugh HAHAHAHAHa ......no no I'm working to hard for the people of NY...........did the lie to us........

McCain would jump at an invitation to the slot as well as the beast..it would be mighty interesting to watch these two go after Kerry (the Vietnam vet...did you know that) nod .......

49 posted on 03/21/2004 1:07:37 PM PST by Gone_Postal
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To: traumer
And Howard Dean for Minister of Mental Health!
50 posted on 03/21/2004 1:08:35 PM PST by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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To: Thebaddog
" I never really felt that Andrea Mitchell was all that objective in her reporting."

She's never objective. Besides the obvious anti administration slant to her reports, she always throws in little digs. For instance- last week,the administration displayed some of the hardware from Libya's nuke program at Oak Ridge, TN.
Andrea reported it this way-Oak Ridge,nuclear program,Libya, blah, blah - the administration " claimed."
NBC obviously doesn't believe the administration.
Brian Williams also had the same qualifier, when he introduced the piece. "Or so they say ", I believe was his dig.
The same Brian Williams who, when doing the financial summary, reported that the NASDAQ had declined " almost 3% "-when the number on display said 2.28 %.
51 posted on 03/21/2004 1:09:31 PM PST by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: Maria S
Maaaaaaaan how would you like to be the owner of the heartbeat that's keeping HER from the presidency!!!?
52 posted on 03/21/2004 1:16:22 PM PST by TalBlack ("Tal, no song means anything without someone else....")
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To: HarryCaul
Last month, Kerry/Clinton polled 32% against Bush/Cheney at (I think/not sure)52%.

Kerry/Edwards was either up against Bush/Cheney in the same poll or they were tied at 50%/50%...can't recall.

Some FReeper should have that poll.

Her negatives are so high, it would have to be either a money deal or because no one else wants to be associated w/Kerry. Hillary may think *VP nominee* would look good on her resume, regardless.

Personally, I think she is making the mistake of taking Bill's advice. Considering his recent track record, I think she should take it.

53 posted on 03/21/2004 1:20:58 PM PST by reformedliberal
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To: sinkspur
No family member of the President can be appointed to the President's cabinet. You have Bobby Kennedy to thank for that.

They don't care one iota about the law. It would be EXACTLY like them for her to appoint him to something anyway and dare anyone to do anything about it.

MM

54 posted on 03/21/2004 1:25:33 PM PST by MississippiMan
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To: anniegetyourgun
I agree .. she would be a terrible choice. However, Kerry needs the money only Hillary can provide.

And .. if Kerry doesn't pick her .. she will shut off the money.
55 posted on 03/21/2004 1:33:45 PM PST by CyberAnt (The 2004 Election is for the SOUL of AMERICA)
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To: Maria S
Run, Hillie, run....
56 posted on 03/21/2004 1:36:16 PM PST by mewzilla
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To: CyberAnt
I'm not sure he will select her because she will overshadow his candidacy. She is a significantly bigger draw among libs than he ever would be.....even if they won the Whitehouse! Besides, I'm guessing that Ter-ray-zah doesn't want a female veep. I imagine she also thinks of herself as one who would be co-president with her husband.
57 posted on 03/21/2004 1:37:50 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Maynerd
Yep, those who are on the fence will vote for Bush and those who have sat at home will come out strong for Bush. Bring it on hilereee...we will rejoice in watching you be humiliated like al gore was.
58 posted on 03/21/2004 1:38:14 PM PST by cubreporter (I trust Rush...he will prevail in spite of the naysayers)
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To: traumer
My thoughts, exactly! Johnny can NOT allow her as his running mate: He KNOWS he'd be dead within a month.
59 posted on 03/21/2004 1:39:53 PM PST by bannie (The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
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To: reformedliberal
Hmm. I can't find that poll at all. I did see a poll where Hillary was the VP choice of 32% of Dems in some county somewhere.

I'd be very surprised if she hurt the ticket. Yeah, she's got high negatives, but that's almost all with people who would never vote for Kerry anyway.
60 posted on 03/21/2004 1:40:30 PM PST by HarryCaul
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