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Tom Daschle Would Consider VP Invite
NewsMax.com ^ | 27 Feb 2007 | NewsMax.com staff

Posted on 02/27/2007 11:09:02 AM PST by seanmerc

Tom Daschle, who endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, said he would consider being Obama's running mate if asked.

The Democrat and former South Dakota senator said he had not been contacted by any of the Democrats seeking their party's presidential nomination, and that his endorsement of the Illinois senator doesn't mean he's looking for a spot on the Democratic ticket.

"Theres not been any talk about it at all," he said Friday. "I have to say thats not something you can campaign for and its not something that you can plan or expect."

Daschle, who explored his own presidential run in 2008, said he would never rule out a return to politics.

He said the chances of considering a future run for presidency are slim, although he would not rule it out completely.

Daschle said Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsacks recent withdrawal from the presidential race shows how difficult it is to raise money for a presidential run. He estimated a current presidential run costs a candidate at least $1 million a week.

"(Vilsack withdrew) for one of the same reasons I chose not to run, which is the incredible money chase that is now required of any viable candidate," Daschle said. "It is becoming almost impossible for all but just a very small number of people to tap into the resources required to be successful."

Daschle said hell listen if Obama calls.

"I would always consider it," he said, but added that "I would imagine that they would go to states with a lot larger population than South Dakota."

Daschle said he endorsed Obama because of his ability to unify the nation and inspire young Americans. Daschle said it was a difficult decision because he knows many of the other Democratic candidates from his time in the Senate.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: South Dakota
KEYWORDS: irrelevant; lol; obstructionist; puff
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Puff is trying to become relevant again.
1 posted on 02/27/2007 11:09:04 AM PST by seanmerc
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Should I be offered the starting center job for the NY Knicks, I will accept.


2 posted on 02/27/2007 11:10:01 AM PST by dead (I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
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To: seanmerc

Ton Who????

I remember there used to be a huge democrat obstructionist named Tom Dasshole.


3 posted on 02/27/2007 11:10:50 AM PST by TheKidster (you can only trust government to grow, consolidate power and infringe upon your liberties.)
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To: seanmerc

Yes, little Puff Dash-hole is at it again. Like a bad social disease, this little sleaze bag just keeps popping up.


4 posted on 02/27/2007 11:11:49 AM PST by EagleUSA
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To: seanmerc

see also:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1790861/posts


5 posted on 02/27/2007 11:12:06 AM PST by xcamel (Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
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To: seanmerc

did he get a new apple crate?


6 posted on 02/27/2007 11:12:58 AM PST by steveo (Is there anything else I can help you with today?)
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To: seanmerc

Yes, but the REAL question is... does anyone CARE??


7 posted on 02/27/2007 11:13:18 AM PST by Mobile Vulgus
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To: dead
Should I be offered the starting center job for the NY Knicks, I will accept.

dead center

8 posted on 02/27/2007 11:13:33 AM PST by Zuben Elgenubi
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If I were him I wouldnt hold my breath.

When is the last time someone who got defeated for a lower office ran for president or VP? Probably since since Henry Cabot Lodge ran with Nixon in 1960.


9 posted on 02/27/2007 11:14:18 AM PST by TNCMAXQ
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To: dead

Should I be offered the lead singer position in Van Halen, I will accept.


10 posted on 02/27/2007 11:14:45 AM PST by petercooper ("Daisy-cutters trump a wiretap anytime." - Nicole Gelinas - 02-10-04)
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To: dead
Should I be offered the starting center job for the NY Knicks, I will accept.

All net on that comment.

11 posted on 02/27/2007 11:14:51 AM PST by zarf (Her hair was of a dank yellow, and fell over her temples like sauerkraut......)
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To: dead
Should I be offered the starting center job for the NY Knicks, I will accept.

LOL! And should I be offered the role of prima ballerina by the American Ballet Company, I will accept. Of course, I'm 54 years old, but I'm sure they'd consider me.

12 posted on 02/27/2007 11:14:53 AM PST by American Quilter (Vote Democrat--terrorists are counting on it.)
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Whose Lobbyist's 'kneepads' are Tom wearing these days?


13 posted on 02/27/2007 11:15:17 AM PST by TexasCajun
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I think a Gore/Daschle ticket would be good for the Democrat party! He's got my support!!

;o)
14 posted on 02/27/2007 11:15:41 AM PST by LIConFem
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To: seanmerc

Putting Daschle on the Democrat ticket would really help the Democrats . . might even put South Dakota in play!


:)


15 posted on 02/27/2007 11:15:59 AM PST by DeerfieldObserver
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To: seanmerc

Oh please please please please!!!


16 posted on 02/27/2007 11:16:41 AM PST by Scarchin (+)
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To: dead

Why?


17 posted on 02/27/2007 11:16:55 AM PST by seanmerc
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Gore/Daschle2008: Noe that would be a fun ticket.


18 posted on 02/27/2007 11:17:43 AM PST by cookcounty (How odd. Lee Hamilton now employed by Sandy Berger: stonebridge-international.com)
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Yes, but would it be green?


19 posted on 02/27/2007 11:18:37 AM PST by seanmerc
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I don't see a big VP demand for a man who has proved that he can't deliver the vote from one of the least populated states.


20 posted on 02/27/2007 11:18:53 AM PST by RJL
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