Originally Posted by RichieLion

I kind of figured it would. I don't know what Hillary would have to be promised to accept the V.P. nod, but it would definitely be a huge plus for Obama, so I still expect it.

I'm not happy about it myself, but I completely understand the strategy of her accepting the position.

Originally Posted by buggyone

Well, that would be an unbeatable ticket. Just think that Mrs. Clinton would then go on to be President in 2016 with good possibility of 2020 after that. The GOP would be a forgotten item by the end of that time period.

I totally agree. Hillary Clinton will be on the ticket by the time the convention rolls around in September. Both her and VP Joe Biden will do it for the good of the party, if it looks like Mitt Romney is within striking distance. What choice do they have? Biden would be out of work if President Obama loses, and Clinton could possibly have to wait until 2020 to run for president.

BTW, Biden could take over as Secretary of State, a job he has coveted in the past, and he could rent the Clinton's beautiful DC home when he has to vacate the Naval Observatory. It's a win-win for everybody except Romney.

Originally Posted by buggyone

Well, that would be an unbeatable ticket. Just think that Mrs. Clinton would then go on to be President in 2016 with good possibility of 2020 after that. The GOP would be a forgotten item by the end of that time period.

No, because by that time Obama would have more fully realized his ambition of destroying this country from within without impediment due to his lame-duck status, and the people would be rebelling against it in a way that would make the hatred of Bush after 8 years seem like a minor disagreement.

That's the big risk for Hillary. She could get swept away in a wave of Obama rebellion that will silence her aspirations forever.

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Don't I recall that this was the main theme of Obama's campaign in 2008, with only the choice of one different word? Bush wasn't a lame duck of course, but the theme sounds very familiar.

How did that work out?

I'm not sure why you altered my post in your "quoting" of it, but it's not the same at all, in any case. The dynamics are far different.

if Hillary wants a shot at POTUS in 2016 ....the leesor risk is to not be Obama's VP.

Why would she take on the risk of being tainted by what ever the Obama lame duck scenario will bring.

If she did, she would have to run against what Obama did and mostly didn't do. She would then have to adopt the Obama strategy of blaming the previous POTUS for what she could/would inherit from the Obama presidency.

I am not even in the slightest convinced Clinton would sway those who are dissatisfied with Obama's performance to give him 4 more years.

Since we are all guessing (some hoping)....I just don't think, if she really wants a clear shot at running strong in 2016, she will take on the risk of Obama.

btk

If Hillary becomes VP Obama better get a food taster.