What chance would the Republicans have if Hillary Clinton should just happen to be VP choice of President Obama??

Originally Posted by Topper1

What chance would the Republicans have if Hillary Clinton should just happen to be VP choice of President Obama??

It definitely would make the prospect of beating Obama that much harder. Obama has a political glass jaw right now and is primed for a knockout, but Hillary might change everything. She is very popular right now. Even Republicans give her kudos for her foreign policy actions.

We've never seen anything like that happen - not since Agnew/Rockefeller/Dole.

Bush didn't give up on Cheney, regardless of the fact that Cheney was a liability.

Bush Sr. didn't give up on Quayle.

Short of a sudden medical crisis like a heart attack or stroke or something, swapping out Biden would be viewed as weakness and an "ultimate flip-flop".

That is what the liberals said on another forum I belong to @djplong. The majority are Obama worshipers and they said why get rid of Biden? Someone even said Biden is a white centrist Blue collar Democrat and Obama should keep him. Another liberal said Biden's foreign policy expertise makes him a keeper.

I say, 'Over Hillary? Really?'

I look for Biden to bow out with some expertly worded and strategically planned reason the handlers come up with and Hillary to be put on the ticket. I think Hillary increases Obama's chances of another win.

I think it is a good possibility that Joe Biden will cite "family reasons" or something like that to leave politics.

Hillary Clinton would be a great VP choice and then in 4 years, she would be the presumptive candidate for Democrats to put in as President for the next terms.

Originally Posted by buggyone

I think it is a good possibility that Joe Biden will cite "family reasons" or something like that to leave politics.

Hillary Clinton would be a great VP choice and then in 4 years, she would be the presumptive candidate for Democrats to put in as President for the next terms.

Mark it down, @buggy. You and I agree.

The D candidate in 2016 will be Andrew Cuomo.

It makes total sense that D's want Hillary as V.P. so she is the "presumptive candidate" for President in 2016.

However, my diehard Dem friends say that Hillary does not want to run for Prez anymore, saying......"No......look at how old and tired she is. She's not looking like she has the energy or strength to get into that rat race all over again." (And they love her and would love to see her as Prez.)

She does seem ready to retire after this current job but who knows. All of Washington politics is FICKLE.

Some of the Democrats want Hillary to run against Obama in 2012. So it may be that Hiilary will accept an offer to run as VP with the thought she will be the 2016 front runner.

Owing to this possibility there is a lot of talk about Candi Rice as a VP nominee

All in all it appears to be speculation and/or wishful thinking by voters.

Biden been in my sights since his days at Syracuse and it has amazed me that he has gotten as far as he has?????????????????????/

Originally Posted by Topper1

What chance would the Republicans have if Hillary Clinton should just happen to be VP choice of President Obama??

Normally I don't think the person in the second slot has much effect on the election. Unless they are viewed as a dangerous choice to be one heartbeat away from the presidency. I think it could be argued that Dan Quayle and Sarah Palin cost GHW Bush a second term, and John McCain a first. I suppose Hillary could swing a few votes, but I think most will see it as a vote for or against Obama and his opponent.

That would never happen because I dont think he would make it to far past Jan. next . But then again the VP doesnt have much to say as to what goes on anyway. She wants to be pres.

There is another perspective: Clinton or others might consider being VP to Obama a liability if he should perchance get reelected ....and continue with low acceptance of the job being done....for another 4 years.

Clinton and her handlers would have to weigh the disadvantages of being a part of an administration that may not perform to expectation.

If she were not the VP she could then effectively run in 2016 against not only the Republicans but Obama as well.

btk

Originally Posted by Topper1

What chance would the Republicans have if Hillary Clinton should just happen to be VP choice of President Obama??

Slim and none.

I believe the better question may be, irrespective of whom will replace, will Biden remain on the Democraic ticket as the VP?

I can't wait to see the foreign policy debate between Obama/Biden and Romney/Bush neo-cons, since Romney wants to undo everything President Obama has accomplished including moving troops back into Iraq. He'd probably resurrect Osama bin Laden if he could.

If Romney is such a war hawk, how come none of his five sons ever served in the military?