Blame Canada

I am off on vacation for a couple of weeks in Canada, so forgive me if I miss Obama’s or McCain’s announcement of a running mate. I know all three of you will be disappointed not to have my snarky take. And Ted will be apoplectic if nothing comes up on his “Sarah [...]

VP 7.0: Darkhorses ride in; Hillary a possibility

Now your two favorite posts rolled into one!

It’s the 11th hour (ok, maybe 10th) for the VP searches, and a couple of names are floating in from left field … i.e., from the House of Representatives. For weeks, Nancy Pelosi has been pushing Congressman Chet Edwards, who represents the Crawford, TX area. He [...]

VP timing: Last Chance to Beat the Olympics!

Will either McCain or Obama announce his running mate this week?

** UPDATE:  Obama is taking vacation the week I suggested that he’ll announce his VP.  So, uh … maybe look for McCain to announce Aug. 11-15 **
It looks like the candidates are playing a game of VP chicken: neither one wants to announce too [...]

Editorial: Kaine and Romney would be mistakes

Tim Kaine and Mitt Romney. Obama/Kaine vs. McCain/Romney. If the Washington Post, talking heads and bloggers (like me!) are to be believed, these are the two most likely tickets. But really? Really? As all three of you who have been following my weekly posts on the respective VP hunts [...]

VP: Who Obama should pick 6.0 — August rush?

The Washington Post has a solid article today about Obama’s VP hunt. According to the piece, “sources with knowledge of the process” say that Tim Kaine, Evan Bayh, and Joe Biden are the three people being most seriously considered for the #2 spot. The campaign is also vetting Chris Dodd, [...]

Gaffe watch: Obama’s 57 (well, 58 contiguous) states

The aforementioned McCain-supporting friend rightfully pointed out that, too be fair, I should cover Obama’s gaffes. Obama did declare his intention to visit “all 57 states.”
At first this would appear as if Obama needs a map of the U.S. like McCain needs a map of the world. However, I [...]

VP: Who Obama should pick 5.0 — Now with 50% more guessing!

Well, well, Barack Obama has some new travel buddies. Senators Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are headed to Iraq alongside the presumptive nominee, sparking more chatter about each man’s chances for the number 2 spot. Responding to the buzz, Reed said he has no interest in running as Obama’s VP, although he [...]

Obama/Pedroia: RichardSox for VP

In an interview with the Washington Post’s Political Podcast yesterday, Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico revealed that his favorite baseball team is the Boston Red Sox and that he wants the AL to win the All-Star game, because it’s the last one in Yankee Stadium. Note to Hillary and Rudy: when you use [...]

Obama/Dodd? Curses!

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) revealed today that the Obama campaign has asked him for a significant amount of paperwork, indicating that they are vetting him for VP. There are a few good arguments for Dodd — he’s got foreign policy experience, has strong banking and commerce ties, is a solid debater, and speaks fluent [...]

VP: Who Obama should pick 4.0 – Webb no more!!

Oh, mourn the fallen #1! In big, big news, Jim Webb said Monday that he directly told Obama’s campaign “unequivocally” that “under no circumstances” would he be a candidate for Vice President (this after Claire McCaskill jokingly called to him “Oh, Mr. Vice President. Mr. Vice President!” on the Senate floor). [...]