Obama/Webb ’08?
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Jim Webb whooped George Allen in Virginia, and he’s been a power player in the Senate from day one. Obama/Webb ’08? The Star City Harbinger interviews a casemaker:
“SCH: How can Democrats, Independents and Republicans who feel positively about Senator Obama contribute to his chances of success in November?
McGRAW: We Democrats need to do all that we can to convince people that Barack Obama is the best choice for President in November, and I am now convinced that having Jim Webb’s name on the ballot as Obama’s VP could go a long way to making sure that we win. Most importantly, Jim Webb would not do this for glory or vanity – he would only consider running as VP out of a sense of duty and responsibility to his country. He’s one incredible patriot as he has proven time and time again.
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May 14th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
This is like the Santos/McGarry ticket.
There are a couple downsides to to Webb. In eight years, he will be 70…too old for
anyonea Democrat to run for President.Also, would we lose that Senate seat to a repugnican? I don’t know if it would be up to a special election or governor appointment.
But, like McGarry to Santos, Webb would bring in plenty of foriegn policy heft to the ticket.
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May 14th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
This may all change with tonight’s John Edwards endoresment.
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Would it be safe to assume that Edwards will release his delegates to Obama now and put Barack over the top for the nomination?
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I think it is safe, but wouldn’t count on 100% taking the leap. How many are there, 19? Not sure that math closes the deal.
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Oh, only 19?
All the same, it’s the next-to-last nail in the coffin. The last one comes next Tuesday.
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