Mar 30 2009
Relocated: Hillary as Veep- Told You So
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Hillary as Veep-Told You So
Everyone has said all along that Hillary won’t be nominated or accept the Vice Presidency. And I’ve said all along to be a little more open minded.
Now, I am really convinced that she will probably be his running mate. Hillary is smart to “happen” to start discussing the idea that she might accept the Veep slot on the ticket the day before he locks the nomination. Even though she has said that she isn’t sure yet, and that she thinks the decision is up to Obama, the message is clear.
She wants the spot. And if she doesn’t get it soon, I can guarantee you that there will be pressure from her camp (official or otherwise) to pick a Vice soon, in order to “unite the party,” and “catch up” to the McCain campaign, which has been campaigning against Obama for months while Obama and Hillary battled each other. And the pundits who support Hillary will sart talking about how picking the runner up will unite the party, and how Barack needs Hillary to get women, working class Dems, and Hispanics. In fact, comments are already starting to fly.
By discussing the issue with other Democrats from New York, Hillary is planting seeds. And the reality of it is, the party and the media will water those seeds. Obama will have to offer her the spot, or risk looking like a total asshole.
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