Pelosi: "Dream Ticket" Of Obama And Clinton "Impossible"

By: Brian Montopoli
Topics: Democrats

At her weekly press conference today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi weighed in on the possibility of a so-called Democratic "dream ticket" featuring both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

The verdict? Such a union simply isn't "politically feasible," Pelosi said. She called an Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket "impossible."

Asked to elaborate, Pelosi said it was "up to [the press] to interpret" her comments. But she said they grew out of "a lifetime of political gut."

Pelosi also said there would be a "dream ticket" of Democrats – just not one involving the two frontrunners.

"Take it from me, that won't be the ticket," she said.

Brian Montopoli
Brian Montopoli is the senior political reporter at CBSNews.com.
Follow on Twitter »

23 Comments Have Your Say
Email Story Send to a Friend
Share This Tell Your Friends
Tweet This Tweet This
More Share It

Add a Comment

See all 23 Comments


by molallagram-2009 March 16, 2008 9:12 PM EDT: Oops! Hillary shot herself in the foot again; Reply to this comment


by molallagram-2009 March 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT: Oops! Hillary shot herself in the foot again!; Reply to this comment


by b-easy63 March 15, 2008 4:21 PM EDT: Fvck Hilary and her supporters and another of her worthless apologies is just like a woman deciding she does not want to be a mom after all--and trying to cram the baby back up there. It just does NOT work that way. They are sooo keen on themselves, then let them be the only ones to support their candidate and see how far that goes. Write in Obama''s name if he''s your choice--if not, write in Gore, Edward--anyone but the Queen of bigotry. Hillary Clinton.; Reply to this comment


by b-easy63 March 15, 2008 4:18 PM EDT: -easy63, Are you going to be playing that RACE CARD all evening?????

Posted by truth-hurts at 08:56 PM : Mar 13, 2008

Why not? Hillary has been playing all of the election....LMAO; Reply to this comment


by mg1220 March 15, 2008 12:35 AM EDT: One cannot be an effective president if she only carries the sentiment of the people which is just 1 side of governance. The president should also carry the realities and party values of those who serve the nation with her. If Pelosi thinks only one side matters. She''s just being plain politician.; Reply to this comment


by jack3213 March 14, 2008 12:04 PM EDT: JUST A FEW REMINDERS OF THE CLINTONSD DISGRACE AND HOW WE SHOULD NOT CONSIDER HER: As they departed the White House, the Clintons left with furniture, lamps, prints and other items totaling $28,000. After an enormous public outcry, the former first grifters returned this truckload of public property swiped from the Executive Mansion. For his part, William Jefferson Clinton successfully perjured himself in the Paula Jones sexual-harassment lawsuit.Long-subpoenaed billing records from Hillary Clinton''''''''''''''''s days at Little Rock''''''''''''''''s Rose Law Firm magically materialized at the White House in January 1996 -- just four days after a statute of limitations expired, thus sparing her from potential civil liability for advising Madison Guaranty, a failed bank whose collapse cost taxpayers $60 million.Today, Hillary Clinton''''''''s tax returns remain concealed, while Barack Obama released his. How did she "loan" her campaign $5 million in January? Voters need such answers now, not after Election Day, especially since Bill Clinton''''''''s speech and business income enhances their combined wealth. After White House Deputy Counsel Vincent Foster died from a gunshot to the head in Fort Marcy Park near Washington in July 1993, his office should have remained sealed for forensic purposes. Yet, two days later, the Clintons personal financial records are to be temporarily kept in a locked closet in the White House residence.; Reply to this comment


by adarkstorm March 14, 2008 3:06 AM EDT: That''s no dream ticket! It is a Nightmare!!; Reply to this comment


by neobrian-2009 March 14, 2008 1:17 AM EDT: Shrub Speaking " Ask Not ,..
What I can do for My Oil Buddies,...But ,How Can I further My Kingdom ?",.. "By telling More Lies,By making Sure each Working citizen is So Far in debt,that ''''Corporate America " can Truly Rule!
" By squelching personal Freedoms,and devaluing our currency I Will Destroy the Middle Class! "
" By the end of My Occupation of the White House,each citizen over the age of 18 of this country
will owe over $112,500 due to My war."
" With interest,due to China,this will grow daily,..My legacy will Never end as this country will Never recover from my policies"
" While you morons languish in debt,I`ll be living the high life in Dubai !"
" Always remember as Your King,..I did my best to break each one you,..Of course my friends in big business can`t thank you enough for being led into this situation. "
"Karl Rove will be on Your new currency,The IlliterO ! " ,..Thank You for being such Shrubbies ! "; Reply to this comment


by jaykay221 March 14, 2008 1:10 AM EDT: This is what I think America needs:

Obama: Improving international relations
Gore: Healing the planet - green energy development
Edwards: Looking out for worker rights

Together - all three of them putting the people and the planet over special interests.

THAT is the winning combination and it is the combination that America and the rest of the world so desperately needs at this time.

So come on Edwards and Gore - let''s make this happen.; Reply to this comment


by b-easy63 March 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT: Pelosi is 67 years old, hardly the dream ticket.
Hillary is the best candidate for the job. Time is on her side.

Posted by alee25 at 06:27 PM : Mar 13, 2008

Unfortunately "time" is not one of the criteria we elect a President on, Hilary is divisive a bare face liar, she distorts information, can''t manage her staff or her campaign finances and believes in scorched earth policies to get her way. She''s not competent to be dog catcher let alone President. Not that this has not stopped America from putting incompetents in charge before.; Reply to this comment