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Warner for VP?
Primetime Politics ^
| May 24,
| Robert Novak
Posted on 05/24/2008 4:02:49 AM PDT by moderatewolverine
WASHINGTON, D.C. Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, a strong favorite to be elected to the Senate this year, has told associates that he is being considered as Barack Obamas vice presidential running mate. He did not indicate whether he would be receptive to such an offer.
Removing Warner from the campaign for the seat now held by retiring Republican Sen. John Warner (no relation) would turn a sure Democratic takeover to a question mark. Mark Warner is heavily favored against the Republican nominee, former Gov. Jim Gilmore, but no substitute Democratic candidate is at hand.
Although no Democratic presidential nominee has carried Virginia since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, Democrats see the state as being in play for the 2008 election and would like to see a Virginian on the national ticket. Both current Gov. Tim Kaine and freshman Sen. Jim Webb have been mentioned, but neither possesses Warners prestige.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; currentevents; election; markwarner; novak; obama; politics; va2008; vicepresident
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To: moderatewolverine
Not a bad idea for Obama. My money is either on a popular former southern governor or Ted Strickland.
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posted on
05/24/2008 4:07:29 AM PDT
by
pnh102
(Save America - Ban Ethanol Now!)
To: moderatewolverine
Nice news. That way warner gets marked as a loser and we still win Va anyway. But the truth is that by the time the choice is made it will be clear that the “winner” of the rat VP sweepstakes will be a sacrificial lamb. Maybe they'll hook barack mcgovern up with lautenberg. That would help him with Jews and maybe hold New Jersey. That would clear the way for the rat to install rob andrews in his seat. andrews is young and could be there for “byrd like” years.
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posted on
05/24/2008 4:30:20 AM PDT
by
jmaroneps37
(Conservatives live in the truth. Liberals live in lies.)
To: moderatewolverine
Typical White Man in Obama's eyes... a smart choice if he picks him. Other smart ones would be Webb, Vilsak or Bayh. I'm hoping he goes with his heart and picks another socialist female... like Edwards. ;)
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posted on
05/24/2008 5:24:46 AM PDT
by
johnny7
(Don't mess with my tag-lines!)
To: moderatewolverine; P8riot; Flora McDonald; iceskater; Disco Dave; ReagansRaiders
Both current Gov. Tim Kaine and freshman Sen. Jim Webb have been mentioned, but neither possesses Warners prestige. Well, that and the fact that this week Webb came out and blamed affirmative action for Obama not getting more of the white vote.
To: johnny7
Obama/Bayh would be the emptiest ticket ever assembled.
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posted on
05/24/2008 6:02:50 AM PDT
by
normy
(Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
To: moderatewolverine
Obama/Warner would be a formidable combo. Especially if McCain chooses a lightweight like Jindal.
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posted on
05/24/2008 6:11:47 AM PDT
by
montag813
To: montag813
Possibly, but there are skeletons in Warner’s closet. Rumors (based on some pretty strong evidence and reliable sources) say that Hillary had the info and that’s why Marky dropped out of the Presidential race. My understanding is that those with the info are just waiting for the right time.
To: moderatewolverine
I was thinking Obama would go with Webb to get the Neanderthal vote.
Obama may make history and break barriers. While Clinton got to be the first black president, Obama has a chance to be the first woman president. He definitely needs to get someone who can bowl better than 37 on the ticket.
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posted on
05/24/2008 6:17:43 AM PDT
by
JHBowden
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To: montag813
See Post#10. I can’t say it better.
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posted on
05/24/2008 6:27:29 AM PDT
by
DarthVader
(Liberal Democrats are the party of EVIL whose time of judgement has come.)
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To: JHBowden
“Obama may make history and break barriers.”
It looks like he may have barriers he may never overcome.I talked to a friend of mine in Iowa last night and he said the Wright/Fairykhan revelations have wounded Fauxbama severely with Iowa Rats and he would not get the nomination nor be voted for on the ticket in anyplace. This is from Newsweird.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/138456
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posted on
05/24/2008 6:32:47 AM PDT
by
DarthVader
(Liberal Democrats are the party of EVIL whose time of judgement has come.)
To: moderatewolverine
Why does everyone assume that Gilmore is the GOP nominee?
Oh, that's right, I forgot, the mainstream media always pushes the weaker GOP candidate.
Shame on Bob Novak for this indefensible lie.
They are in for a surprise when Marshall wins next weekend.
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posted on
05/24/2008 7:09:43 AM PDT
by
fhillary2
(Typical White Lurker)
To: moderatewolverine
Braaack would be making a wise choice if he selected the venerable and sage Robert Byrd as his vice-president. They could be referred to as Jughead and Sheets.
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posted on
05/24/2008 7:10:20 AM PDT
by
ajodl
(If a taxpayer is alive, he's kicking!)
To: fhillary2
“They are in for a surprise when Marshall wins next weekend.”
You bet they will be.
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posted on
05/24/2008 8:05:50 AM PDT
by
DarthVader
(Liberal Democrats are the party of EVIL whose time of judgement has come.)
To: All
Obama should pick Kathleen Sebelius because everyone likes old hags that show cleavage....................
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posted on
05/24/2008 8:51:44 AM PDT
by
pepperhead
(Kennedy's float, Mary Jo's don't!)
To: 3D-JOY; 50mm; AGreatPer; cindy-true-supporter; concretebob; Disco Dave; Doctor Raoul; driftdiver; ..
You wish. I was a popular governor. Northern Virginia has turned blue. I'm a shoe-in for Senator.
See that hotty over there? She and her ditzy friends are going to canvas YOUR neighborhood for me. Her message is strategically located. Resistance is futile.
18½ posted on 05/24/2008 4:59:54 PM EDT by Mark Warner (That's Governor Warner to you)
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To: 3D-Joy; 50mm; AGreatPer; cindyTrueSupporter; concretebob; Disco Dave; Doctor Raoul; driftdiver; fanfan; Girlene; GunsAreOK; Jimmy Val...
ping!
If you want off my ping list get over it!
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posted on
05/24/2008 2:08:42 PM PDT
by
BufordP
(Had Mexicans flown planes into the World Trade Center, Jorge Bush would have surrendered.)
To: pepperhead
Hey pepperhead, stop spaming me like this.
I don’t care if you are the Governor.
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posted on
05/24/2008 2:16:08 PM PDT
by
fanfan
("We don't start fights my friends, but we finish them, and never leave until our work is done."PMSH)
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