Obama-Edwards: A winning ticket

It's the morning after the Indiana and North Carolina primaries. It now seems pretty clear to everyone that Barack Obama is going to be the Democratic nominee for President. The question now is -- what can we do to ensure that he defeats John McCain in November. And not only defeats McCain, but defeats him decisively.

We need more than a Democratic victory in November -- we need a landslide. We need huge Democratic majorities in the House and Senate. We can only achieve that if we have the kind of unbeatable team at the top that unites the party and the nation.

It's obvious that Hillary Clinton is not going to be Obama's running mate. Obama has to choose from among many outstanding Democrats, including some who ran against him in the early primaries, to find a great Vice Presidential choice. But one man stands head and shoulders above all the others as the obvious choice: John Edwards.

John Edwards set the agenda for all the candidates in the early stages of the primary battles. He came up with the first and best comprehensive health care plan. He raised the issue of poverty as no leading politician has done for 40 years. His charisma, his abilities and his appeal to those voters Obama must win in November are beyond dispute.

An Obama-Edwards ticket in November is the Democratic party's best chance of winning a resounding victory. If you agree, please visit http://www.ericlee.info/edwards4veep and sign the form there. (That address will soon be http://www.edwards4veep.org.)

We'll make sure that Obama gets this message loud and clear from the many Democrats who we're sure agree with us.



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Re: Obama-Edwards: A winning ticket (none / 0)

I'm down with that. Edwards was my slight favorite over Obama. Though I'd like to know who  McCain's VP pick was first.


My candidate lost fair and square. So did yours. Get over it and let's kick McSame's ass!
by RLMcCauley on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:19:52 AM EST

I'd be fine with Edwards (none / 0)

he's seen as experienced, he's likeable, he's a solid campaigner, he's got appeal that balances Obama's, and he wouldn't lose the dems a senate seat by taking the slot.

What's more, he has a key and important issue that's well-suited to being worked on from the VP's spot.

But... he's said he doesn't want the job.  That's kind of a sine qua non for the nomination.


by Rorgg on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:39:53 AM EST
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I don't know....  Edwards just ran for veep...

I would prefer someone else... Clinton, Dodd, even Richardson possibly....

I would prefer Edwards as an appointee to take on poverty a la Sargent Shriver....


Like the nominee, don't like the nominee... Our nominee is still better than John McCain...
by JenKinFLA on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:20:45 AM EST

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Dodd would be awesome. I don't know if he'd bring much voter appeal in the General, but I'd love it if he was on the ticket.
John McCain isn't evil. He's just wrong about a lot of things. Vote Obama!
by proseandpromise on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:36:12 AM EST
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I have mixed feelings about Dodd on the ticket... don't get me wrong, he was my first choice for President... but I like having him in the Senate... Feingold needs some help...


Like the nominee, don't like the nominee... Our nominee is still better than John McCain...
by JenKinFLA on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:45:30 AM EST
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Re: Obama-Edwards: A winning ticket (none / 0)

I like Dodd but I don't think he needs Connecticut on the ballot with him.  Has got it already.  I don't think anyone from New England really benefits him.


by mady on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:37:04 AM EST
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we'd lose Dodd's senate seat if he ran and won.


by Mayor McCheese on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:52:33 AM EST
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Or Biden. Either would be an excellent help to Obama.
John McCain isn't evil. He's just wrong about a lot of things. Vote Obama!
by proseandpromise on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:36:50 AM EST
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No way. (2.00 / 1)

I'm a former Edwards supporter, but he just doesn't have a lot of appeal to voters and lacks executive experience. His populist tendencies enforce what Obama needs, but I just don't see them as a natural team.

I also can't see Edwards as a good second fiddle.  He wasn't for Kerry and I doubt he'd be great for Obama.  He doesn't have a lot of actual political pull outside of his national supporters.


by ksh on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:26:23 AM EST

Re: Obama-Edwards: A winning ticket (none / 0)

Nah. I want either:
Webb
Kaine
Richardson
Clark

by Cheebs on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:28:45 AM EST

Re: Obama-Edwards: A winning ticket (none / 0)

Good choices.

Although Web is still a little wet behind the ears, and he buckled to the republicans a few times this year.

Clark is a very strong candidate as he is not officially a "politician".   The same way the press gives pass after pass after pass to the guys with shiny stars, they will have to give it to former NATO ALLIED COMMANDER General Wesley Clark.

Also, it helps that Clark has a Trailblazing liberal for a son, Wes Jr.  
Frequent cohost of The Young Turks radio show.

The future is bright!


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by GeorgeP922 on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:31:37 AM EST
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Clark was my original candidate in '04.  He's an outsider, with excellent military cred, and he's been a solid, but not shouting-loud Hillary backer, which would be a nice conciliatory pick.

Unless Obama sees him as SecDef, then Clark's an excellent choice.  Only real downside is he doesn't bring any local votes with him.  He's from Arkansas, but hasn't lived there much, so I don't think there's much of a regional or even statewide affinity.


by Rorgg on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:45:17 AM EST
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I like Edwards, and I liked his supporters and the cohesion on issue they shared.

BUT as a politician Edwards is weak, and I dont mean that in a mean way.

He saw the writing on the wall, had he had faith in the momentum and dirrection of the party he would have JOINTLY endorsed with Richardson.

I have a very wet dream of Edwards as our new Attorney General, but instead of the dispicable crap the last three have done, he will come in and clean up shop, prosecuting Wall Street Criminal, and War Criminals of the past administration.

I think Wes Clark is our strongest VP candidate.

I think Richardson should be the official spokesmen of the campaign for now, for 2009 the sky is the limit for Richardson.

This will be his SECOND administration to serve on, the man hs experience.


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by GeorgeP922 on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:28:54 AM EST

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I love Webb. Always have.


Obama/Warner 2008
by MissVA on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:38:06 AM EST

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I'm putting a small bet on Obama/Napalitano or Obama/Sibelius.

For the GOP my money is on McCain/Christ or McCain/Lieberbum.

But there are so many factors in the selection of a VP that anybody who thinks they know is a self deceiving fool.


Hillary: "Her dishonesty is actually honest." -- yellowdem1129
by Kobi on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:45:39 AM EST

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...his abilities and his appeal to those voters Obama must win in November are beyond dispute.

I think they are in dispute.  John Edwards was not able to mount any serious support in the campaign.  By standing on the sidelines instead of endorsing and actively campaigning, he didn't test his ability and appeal.  This may have been a wise move since NC political leaders said he has little influence in the State and indeed the references to Edwards at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner by Obama was greeted with tepid applause.  John, no doubt, has a good heart but he has not proven any widespread appeal.  


by Piuma on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:46:33 AM EST

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So Hillary gets 15 million votes + and will probably hit 1700 delegates but Edwards gets VP? Gotta love America! Women get screwed again


by rossinatl on Wed May 07, 2008 at 10:55:17 AM EST

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Edwards never ATTACKED his fellow democrats.

Why is why the SD's won't let her have it, you see we are a party, and if you attack my brothers/sisters of my party, I don't care who you are, you are now fair game.


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by GeorgeP922 on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:25:32 AM EST
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LOL - Edwards NEVER attacked his fellow dems?  Didn't you watch the debates?

come on.


by colebiancardi on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:34:09 AM EST
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I NEVER heard ANYONE Accusing of Edwards knee-capping someone else, or throwing sinks or goin nuclear.

Disagreeing in a debate is not an attack or a smear.


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by GeorgeP922 on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:53:28 AM EST
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The problem is, she has done so much to try to make him unelectable.  I'm not sure you reward that.


by mady on Wed May 07, 2008 at 11:38:35 AM EST
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That is an INSULT to John Edwards.
John Edwards was the better candidate and the media basically threw him away to go for the flash-in-the-pan Barack Obama.

So now someone has the NERVE to say Edwards should run SECOND to Obama????  Please, that's one of the stupidest things I've read on this blog (and I've read alot of stupid stuff).

Obama isn't worthy to tie Edwards shoelaces.  Enough of the insults to all those smart, stronger and better than Obama.  

Just enough.


by stefystef on Wed May 07, 2008 at 01:05:44 PM EST


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