Who will Obama/McCain's VP be?

Aaron Haynes · 08-21-2008, 06:15 AM

Supposed to be announced tomorrow, so get your votes in quick.

Side note: I'd be okay with Clinton, largely because it'd be the greatest bait-and-switch in political history -- after weeks of press speculation and parsing his use of masculine pronouns and stuff, if he turns out to have completely headfaked the press, it'd be just badass enough that I'd have to give him credit for it.

But I'm betting against it.

Aaron Haynes · 08-21-2008, 06:18 AM

BTW, I'm thinking 60% chance on Biden, 30% on Bayh, and 10% on MYSTERY CANDIDATE.

Skittlebrau · 08-21-2008, 06:21 AM

I know nothing about any of them.

Aaron Haynes · 08-21-2008, 06:22 AM

I keep forgetting only Whitey and Andres are as big a political junkie as I am.

Phil Williamson · 08-21-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Haynes

I keep forgetting only Whitey and Andres are as big a political junkie as I am.

some of us just don't like making long posts!

I picked Biden, but more because I want him to be picked than because I actually think he will. He was my second choice after Kucinich during (the early stages of) the primaries - he's a smart guy who's willing to speak his mind, and I think he complements Obama well. Honestly, though, I'd put my money on Bayh, even though his only real standout quality is being from Indiana as far as I can tell. Kaine's possible too, but I haven't been much impressed by what I've read. I'd prefer Mark Warner from the "Democratic Virginia governors" category, if he weren't running for the Senate. Clinton...ugh, I really, really hope not. Sebellius I just can't take seriously as a possibility; I'd be shocked if it were her.

Qaz · 08-21-2008, 08:07 AM

If he's really smart he'd pick Michael Phelps.

...or Batman.

Aaron Haynes · 08-21-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Qaz

If he's really smart he'd pick Michael Phelps.

I've seen this done in like eight political cartoons so far (sometimes with Obama and McCain both trying).

Scatterbrain · 08-21-2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qaz

If he's really smart he'd pick Michael Phelps.

...or Batman.

haha

Zaquis · 08-21-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron Haynes

I keep forgetting only Whitey and Andres are as big a political junkie as I am.

uhhh hello? politics are basically my life at this point

sorry i'm just too busy at political activities (getting drunk at a keggar) and working hard to put this country in a positive direction (sleeping with third wave feminists)

Cooler Jesus · 08-21-2008, 06:47 AM

it won't be Clinton because he's having her speak on a separate day at the convention

Tuna Hematoma · 08-21-2008, 08:33 AM

Jack Bauer.

Breed · 08-21-2008, 11:49 AM

I think Zack should be VP!!!

Whitey · 08-21-2008, 12:07 PM

If Biden is the VP, I guarantee you that one of his 1988 Presidential campaign commercials will played over and over again by Republicans:

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The White House isn't the place to learn how to deal with international crisis, the balance of power, war and peace, and the economic future of the next generation. A president has got to know the territory. Joe Biden sees the presidency as a pulpit from which America sets an example for the world. He believes that developing nations once saw America as more than a place. They saw us as an idea, a goal to reach for. He knows they lost confidence in us, that he they see us losing our way, our resolve, our ideals. Joe Biden thinks it's time to remind the world of what America stands for: freedom, equality, justice, opportunity.

The other night Biden said "It's not me," then ended up going back on that and saying he had no idea if he was still being considered or not. I'm excited to see what happens.

Zaquis · 08-21-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitey

If Biden is the VP, I guarantee you that one of his 1988 Presidential campaign commercials will played over and over again by Republicans:

The other night Biden said "It's not me," then ended up going back on that and saying he had no idea if he was still being considered or not. I'm excited to see what happens.

biden loves to fuck with people though

Bowman · 08-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Tom Eagleton.

Lord Blazer · 08-21-2008, 03:26 PM

Batman.

Allergic 2 Life · 08-21-2008, 03:34 PM

Tu Pac

Scatterbrain · 08-21-2008, 03:46 PM

too late Kyle

Lord Blazer · 08-21-2008, 04:14 PM

No, I was seconding the motion.

Rabid Dinosaur · 08-21-2008, 11:51 PM

What a tease.

Pizza The Hut · 08-22-2008, 04:21 AM

I don't think any of these will be. Just a hunch.

Andres · 08-22-2008, 05:19 AM

Michelle Obama.

Tuna Hematoma · 08-22-2008, 06:05 AM

Terrorist fist jab

Whitey · 08-22-2008, 10:18 PM

From Drudge:

"KMBC's Micheal Mahoney reports a company in Kansas City, which specializes in political literature, has been printing Obama-Bayh material... MORE... Gill Studios, would not confirm information about the material. They would not deny it either. At least three sources close to the plant's operations reported the Obama-Bayh material was being produced... "

Bobby Swisha · 08-22-2008, 10:46 PM

He should go with Mariah Carey.

View Poll Results: [FOR OBAMA] Who is it? HMMM?
Joe Biden	8	61.54%
Evan Bayh	0	0%
Tim Kaine	0	0%
Kathleen Sebelius	1	7.69%
Hillary Clinton	2	15.38%
Other	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

08-21-2008, 06:15 AM	#1
Aaron Haynes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15,125	Who will Obama/McCain's VP be? Supposed to be announced tomorrow, so get your votes in quick. Side note: I'd be okay with Clinton, largely because it'd be the greatest bait-and-switch in political history -- after weeks of press speculation and parsing his use of masculine pronouns and stuff, if he turns out to have completely headfaked the press, it'd be just badass enough that I'd have to give him credit for it. But I'm betting against it.

08-21-2008, 08:07 AM	#6
Qaz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,355	If he's really smart he'd pick Michael Phelps. ...or Batman.
Qaz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,355

08-21-2008, 11:49 AM	#12
Breed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,768	I think Zack should be VP!!!
Breed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,768

08-21-2008, 03:15 PM	#15
Bowman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 613	Tom Eagleton.
Bowman Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 613

08-21-2008, 06:18 AM	#2
Aaron Haynes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15,125	BTW, I'm thinking 60% chance on Biden, 30% on Bayh, and 10% on MYSTERY CANDIDATE.

08-21-2008, 06:21 AM	#3
Skittlebrau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 8,804	I know nothing about any of them.

08-21-2008, 06:22 AM	#4
Aaron Haynes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 15,125	I keep forgetting only Whitey and Andres are as big a political junkie as I am.

08-21-2008, 06:47 AM	#10
Cooler Jesus Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 145	it won't be Clinton because he's having her speak on a separate day at the convention

08-21-2008, 08:33 AM	#11
Tuna Hematoma Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,055	Jack Bauer.

08-21-2008, 03:26 PM	#16
Lord Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 16,879	Batman.

08-21-2008, 03:34 PM	#17
Allergic 2 Life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 11,459	Tu Pac

08-21-2008, 03:46 PM	#18
Scatterbrain Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,564	too late Kyle

08-21-2008, 04:14 PM	#19
Lord Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 16,879	No, I was seconding the motion.

08-21-2008, 11:51 PM	#20
Rabid Dinosaur Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 14,894	What a tease.

08-22-2008, 04:21 AM	#21
Pizza The Hut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,633	I don't think any of these will be. Just a hunch.

08-22-2008, 05:19 AM	#22
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 17,797	Michelle Obama.
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 17,797

08-22-2008, 06:05 AM	#23
Tuna Hematoma Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,055	Terrorist fist jab

08-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#24
Whitey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,536	From Drudge: "KMBC's Micheal Mahoney reports a company in Kansas City, which specializes in political literature, has been printing Obama-Bayh material... MORE... Gill Studios, would not confirm information about the material. They would not deny it either. At least three sources close to the plant's operations reported the Obama-Bayh material was being produced... "
Whitey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 6,536

08-22-2008, 10:46 PM	#25
Bobby Swisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 46,012	He should go with Mariah Carey.