Pelosi pushes Texas lawmaker as Obama running mate

AP via SFGate ^ | 8/3/8

[SmithL]

WASHINGTON, (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is behind on a dark horse in the Democratic veepstakes: Rep. Chet Edwards of Texas.

"I hope he will be the nominee," Pelosi said Sunday on ABC's "This Week."

Edwards, first elected in 1990 and now in his ninth term, represents Texas' 17th District, which includes Waco, College Station, Fort Hood and the small town of Crawford, where President Bush has a ranch. . . .

[SmithL]

Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May 2008, to discuss the House's accomplishments on behalf of veterans.

[SmithL]

If McCain mentioned a dark horse, the AssPress would label it racist.

[John123]

"I hope he will be the nominee," Pelosi said Sunday

Kiss of death?

[linn37]

He looks like the President. I wonder what his view on drilling is?

[paudio]

Hey, the picture looks like W talking with Rumsfeld behind him.

[HarryCaul]

Another thing Pelosi will fail at.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

I heard BHO was in Houston Friday to vet two people for VP.

First is Quanell X a community organizer similar to
BHO’s experience.

Second is Sheila Jackson-Lee, a black women because of
her vast knowledge of outer space.

[lonestar]

He won’t be getting the Aggie vote!

[Viking2002]

NARAL gave him a 100% rating, the NRA gave him an F. 'Nuff said.

[John123]

he is that bad huh?

[libs_kma]

"Second is Sheila Jackson-Lee, a black women because of her vast knowledge of outer space."

Jackson-Lee was right about the Mars flag, just wrong that it was ours....

[SmithL]

heh heh heh

[pepperhead]

NARAL gave him a 100% rating, the NRA gave him an F. 'Nuff said.

I knew there had to be a reason Nancy liked him.

[SaveTheChief]

Edwards, first elected in 1990 and now in his ninth term, represents Texas' 17th District, which includes Waco, College Station, Fort Hood and the small town of Crawford, where President Bush has a ranch. . . .

Though he isn't even in it, this election is all about shoving it in the face of President Bush.

[Brilliant]

How on Earth did a Democrat win that district?

[TribalPrincess2U]

Though he isn't even in it, this election is all about shoving it in the face of President Bush.

It just helps our side now because most people could care less about their pathetic digs.

They don't realize it yet but the fat lady is tuning up.

[rfp1234]

Won’t work. All the GOP has to do is take a page from the dims, and splatter the “Edwards Love Child” rumor everywhere. Chances are many dim voters can’t tell the difference, and will stay home.

[Kanzan]

Here’s how out-to-lunch the Kansas press people are: they’re still holding out hope that BO will pick our governor, Sebelius. Article today, totally serious, that her Catholic credentials would help the ticket. No mention that she’s been asked by our Archbishop not to take Communion and no mention of the big party she threw (at taxpayer expense until she was caught) for a partial-birth abortion clinic’s doctors and staff.

[Anti-Hillary]

I thought we were supposed to vote for Barry because he has the “judgment to lead”. ANYBOBY who takes political advise from Nancy, 8% approval, Pelosi is fresh out of judgment!

[berdie]

Barry...the Queen has spoken. You needn’t look any further.