(2008-04-16) — After dodging last night’s debate question about whether each Democrat presidential opponent would pick the other as running mate, the campaigns of Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama this morning issued “clarifying statements” on the topic designed to promote party unity.
During the debate, Sen. Clinton continued to portray her rival as an elitist, out of touch with average Americans, while Sen. Obama deftly dodged a question about Sen. Clinton’s honesty. Today, however, under pressure from Democrat party insiders each candidate said the other would make prime VP material.
The ‘Clinton for President’ campaign released the following statement: “Sen. Clinton would certainly have to give serious consideration to choosing an elitist, anti-God, anti-gun vice president with virtually no experience and a demonstrated propensity for attracting people who hate America, like the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Weather Underground member William Ayers and, of course, Michelle Obama. After all, he represents a significant constituency within the Democrat party.”
Likewise, the ‘Obama for President’ movement said Mrs. Clinton is on his short list of VP candidates.
“Sen. Obama realizes he can’t be all things to all people,” according to a news release from the campaign, “For example, some Democrats might be reluctant to support an inspiring, intelligent, honest and attractive candidate with powerful speaking ability. For those voters, Hillary Clinton will bring balance to the ticket.”
20 responses so far ↓
1 Kibi // Apr 17, 2008 at 5:56 am
Funny funny guy
2 camojack // Apr 17, 2008 at 6:25 am
What a (tag) team they would make.
3 Possumtrot // Apr 17, 2008 at 6:51 am
Some chuckling pundit on FOX News just accused Osama Bamalama of “playing possum” last night during the debate. As one of Tod Browning’s “children of the night” (opossums are featured in “establishing shots” in both Freaks and Dracula), I’m angry, bitter, and highly offended. On behalf of semi-literate marsupials everywhere, if Senator Obama wants to play a possum, he needs to grow some gray hair and start sitting up waiting for that 0300 phone call.
Senator Clinton is attempting to play a junkyard dog, and she’s at least halfway there. There’s a perfectly legitimate word that applies to female canines, and certainly to her, but we’ll eschew its use here.
I am thoroughly enjoying the barking, snarling, gnashing of teeth and rending of flesh. It’s more fun than one of Michael Vick’s dog fights. I’m expecting Osama Bamalama to have a “Mad How” Dean moment any time now. Better still, if the Hildebeast can somehow hijack the DNC nomination, there will be open civil war on The Left.
Either way, we (conservatives) win. With McCain it’ll be a Pyrrhic victory, but I think I’d rather cut off my foot with Amy Carter’s chainsaw than see either of these scary liberals within 12 blocks of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Actually, they compliment each other perfectly. What with Pelosi’s gang of do-nothings, and these two chasing each other around the South Lawn while they wait for some forthcoming legislation to sign off on, we might get a four-year respite from any sort of domestic political ravages.
I’m not laying any bets on what Iran and Israel might do to each other in the interim, however. Harsh language doesn’t even work on my dogs, and if these guys get to slinging loud, bright, shiny things around in the desert, all the nostrums in the world coming out of DC will be useless as a rolled-up newspaper.
Still, we love our bread and circuses in America, and these two Democritters are providing a wealth of amusment to disinterested bystanders. Just lay off the possums. We’ve been here for 186,000 years, and plan to hang around by our tails for 186,000 more.
4 JamesonLewis3rd // Apr 17, 2008 at 6:52 am
Great line:
“After all, he represents a significant constituency within the Democrat party.”
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Nice demonstration of the Obsequious Narcissist’s uncanny ability to speak-not only out of both sides of their mouth, but out of several sides (overt and covert).
5 boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 7:28 am
Very funny Scott!
As was the debate itself. There were enough low blows to bring down an elephant. They pretty well summed up why neither should be in charge.
6 MargeinMI // Apr 17, 2008 at 7:59 am
What a double whammy, super slammy, Scott. I’m LOVIN’ it!
Hey possum, I saw your shout out the other day. I know I’ve been pretty quiet around the blogisphere lately, but do check in in lurk mode from time to time at UPI (and Uncommonly Sensible, View from Above, Beer ‘n’ Firkins and of course, Shelly’s Cafe). Somehow, we’ve fallen off each other’s email lists. If someone would be so kind to forward our addys to each other, I’d appreciate it-Fred perhaps?
Ms. RW, Thanks for your quick reply. I’ll check my email later today.
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7 JamesonLewis3rd // Apr 17, 2008 at 8:19 am
Picture this:
Popped-out eyeballs darting randomly in all directions, millions of beads of sweat appearing upon his face, BO walks barefoot through a gauntlet of sexual deviants and dope peddlers on his way to the local mob-owned convenience store for a loaf of stale bread and some expired baloney with a food stamp clutched in his terrified hand.
Wafting softly upon the tropical breeze, as pacific waves gently caress the serene beaches, a ukulele sings the blues.
Thank you
8 camojack // Apr 17, 2008 at 8:32 am
boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 7:28 am
They pretty well summed up why neither should be in charge.
Yes. Not that McCain is “all that” either, but at least he’s better than those two. This is what it has come to…
wv: believe fowler…he knows what he’s talking about.
9 boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 8:38 am
Camo, McCain may indeed be the best of the 3 but I still can’t go there either. It’s gonna have to be Ralph yet again…sigh!
10 camojack // Apr 17, 2008 at 9:03 am
boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 8:38 am
Camo, McCain may indeed be the best of the 3 but I still can’t go there either. It’s gonna have to be Ralph yet again…sigh!
I understand how you feel, truly…but that would just be a wasted vote, my friend. I voted for Perot once, myself. Same thing…
wv: takes February…and goes to Hawaii. Well, for the past couple of years I did; next year I’m going in January.
11 boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 9:10 am
And Ross got my vote as well. As long as conventional “wisdom” declares a vote for a 3rd party to be “wasted” then it truly is. I’d like to see 4,5,8 parties, some real choices, just for grins…
12 gafisher // Apr 17, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Possum Re#3: “Still, we love our bread and circuses in America …”
With the libs in charge few of us will have enough “bread” to pay for a circus ticket.
13 Possumtrot // Apr 17, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Well, Bob, you have the Green Party, the Socialist Party, the Communist Party, some racial fringe parties from across the spectrum, and though it pains me to include them in such questionable company, the Libertarians.
I’m biding my time right now, waiting to see who the Libertarians will nominate this summer. We’re not yet ready to break the stranglehold of the Demopublicans on American politics, but we get stronger and gain more ground with every election.
Aside from its entertainment value, I again urge everyone to ignore the presidential circus, and take action on the local level to win Congress back from Pelosi’s Do-nothing Party. That’s where the laws are made, and where real change will come from. Remember, we’re electing a president, not a king. Osama Bamalama may be a royal legend in his own mind, but he’ll only be there to sign off on legislation that’s sent to him. He can try his veto option, but that, too can be dealt with if we have sufficient numbers on Capitol Hill.
Just, for Heaven’s sake, get out and vote! Don’t give up in despair and stay home because you don’t like the choice between McCain and the designated Democritter. Pay attention to other candidates on the ballot and vote assiduously. A strong conservative Congress can shore up a lot of the damage caused by whoever’s in the White House.
I’ll remind y’all of this from time-to-time as November approaches.
14 gafisher // Apr 17, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Camo Re#8: This election makes it clear we’re not tied to a two-Party system. Just in the top tier we’ve got three — two evenly-matched socialist parties (comprised of large pieces of the shattered once-Democratic Party) and whatever McCain is. So far the Republicans appear to be sitting this one out, and I’m not sure who the Libertarians or the Constitution Party will front (we could do a lot worse than this) but it’s clear this election will require more from voters than flipping a coin.
wv - Ketcham power - Mightier than the sword.
15 gafisher // Apr 17, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Possumtrot Re#13: “… though it pains me to include them in such questionable company, the Libertarians.”
Those who support “the good parts” of libertarianism but are troubled by such things as their pro-abortion stance should take a look at the the third-largest political party in the U.S., the Constitution Party.
wv - Angeles third - the Los 33%.
16 mindknumbed kid // Apr 17, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I really like the Constitution Party, but how do you build it into a viable alternative while fending off the creepy liberals that are getting more support than any loony leftist ever ought to ever have. If Keys is the CP’s candidate I will be in a real tough position, sell out for McCrumb, or take the risk of seeing one of the two dems ushered in. OK, you say we have to make the break sometime and with a candidate as bad as John Boy, now is the time to get it started. Agreed, but then where does that put us when a couple of SCOTUS justices retire and they get to replace them? One step forward, ten steps back? How many steps the wrong direction can we afford at this precarious time? I think none, but then again, McClown is a step or two backwards, is he not?
17 camojack // Apr 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm
boberinyetagain // Apr 17, 2008 at 9:10 am
And Ross got my vote as well. As long as conventional “wisdom†declares a vote for a 3rd party to be “wasted†then it truly is. I’d like to see 4,5,8 parties, some real choices, just for grins…
At one time (a long time ago) there were several viable Parties, but at the present time that’s simply not the case; I wish it weren’t so, but only if we had some decent alternatives.
gafisher // Apr 17, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Camo Re#8: This election makes it clear we’re not tied to a two-Party system. Just in the top tier we’ve got three — two evenly-matched socialist parties (comprised of large pieces of the shattered once-Democratic Party) and whatever McCain is. So far the Republicans appear to be sitting this one out, and I’m not sure who the Libertarians or the Constitution Party will front (we could do a lot worse than this) but it’s clear this election will require more from voters than flipping a coin.
By “two evenly-matched socialist parties”, I presume you’re referring to the Clinton vs. Obama factions…which for me is no choice at all.
If the Constitution Party is actually true to its name, it would be better than what we’ve got now, but I’m not really up on them…
18 mindknumbed kid // Apr 17, 2008 at 6:18 pm
The only thing I can think of that would be worse than either one of the two dems would be both of them, yikes!
19 debass // Apr 17, 2008 at 9:03 pm
“For those voters, Hillary Clinton will bring balance to the ticket.â€
She will certainly bring more ballast to the ticket. Hopefully, enough to sink her campaign.
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