Clinton Is VP Favorite Among Delegates

CBS Poll: 28 Percent Of Delegates To Democratic Convention Want N.Y. Senator In Number Two Slot

(CBS)  Senator Hillary Clinton is by far the favorite choice for the number two spot on the Democratic ticket, according to a CBS News/New York Times poll of delegates to the Democratic convention. When asked who they would like Barack Obama to select, 28 percent volunteer her as their top choice for Vice Presidential nominee.

Six percent volunteer Delaware Senator Joe Biden, and four percent mention two other unsuccessful Democratic candidates: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former North Carolina Senator John Edwards. [Most of the interviews for this poll were conducted before Edwards admitted to having an extramarital affair.] Another 4 percent volunteer Indiana Senator Evan Bayh.

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Other people mentioned by at least 2 percent of delegates as possible Obama running mates include retired General Wesley Clark, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Virginia Senator Jim Webb, and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.

Support for Clinton as the first choice for the vice-presidential nomination is not universal. It is mostly found among delegates who were pledged to her when selected. Sixty-one percent of delegates pledged to Clinton name her as their choice for vice presidential candidate.

Obama’s pledged delegates are less enthusiastic about the choice of Clinton as the vice presidential nominee. Eight percent of them choose Richardson, seven percent choose Biden, and another six percent choose John Edwards. Just percent name Clinton, and as just as many suggested Sebelius, Webb or Clark.

CBS News and The New York Times interviewed a random sample of 972 delegates to the convention, including both pledged delegates (who were committed to support a candidate when they were selected to attend the convention), and superdelegates, the party leaders and elected officials who can support any candidate they choose at any time.

Most delegates (61 percent) think Clinton’s selection would help Obama’s chances of winning the general election in November. Nearly all of those originally pledged to Clinton say this. Far fewer of Obama’s pledged delegates see the benefit from naming her. Thirty-five percent of Obama’s pledged delegates think having Clinton’s name on the ticket would help Obama win in November, 23 percent of them say choosing her would hurt.

Nearly half the superdelegates interviewed did not offer a VP pick. Clinton led among those who did - 20 percent named her. But 10 percent selected Biden, four percent named Edwards, five percent chose Bayh and three percent volunteered Richardson.

By more than five to one, superdelegates think putting Clinton on the ticket would help Obama win the election: 56 percent say she would help, 11 percent say she would hurt Obama’s chances. The rest are undecided or don’t think her candidacy would affect his chances of victory in November.

There is little difference between men and women delegates when it comes to a vice presidential choice: 27 percent of men and 30 percent of women volunteer Clinton’s name. There is also little difference by age.

In addition, about six in 10 women and a similar percentage of men say that Clinton’s name on the ticket would help Obama in the fall.

The CBS News/New York Times Delegate Poll was conducted July 16-August 17, 2008 with a random sample of 972 Democratic delegates. The error due to sampling could be plus or minus three percentage points for results based on the entire sample. Interviews were conducted via phone; if a delegate preferred, he or she could complete the survey online. Online interviewing was conducted by CfMC, a San Francisco-based research software company.

[samthetvcat]

omg, today in the NYT there''s one of those articles that Bayh had explaining how Biden is not ''compatible'' with Barack''s image . . . you would think Biden would be the obvious choice, but I could swear that''s a sign it''s going to be Kaine.

Maybe Biden''s better suited to Secretary of State or something like that anyway (?)

[paris1969]

NO to Hillary as Veep!!!
Hillary 2012!!!

[pvperson]

Wish it were true, but it isn''t. They would be unbeatable.

[efarris38]

I think it will be either Kaine or Bayh for Number 2 spot. Obama and his wfie Michelle have made mroe stops in Indiana and Virginia than any where else. I think it would be safe to go with either of these candidates. Bayh would obviously bring his experience on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees. My choice is Bayh, he has experience as a Governor and a US Senator something the other sodn''t have and he also brings Indiana''s 11 electoral votes.

[wogerwabbit]

Obama/Clinton would slay the Republican party in November.

[vastr-wcon]

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Reflecting his character as a a Kerry-like shallow, arrogant, platitude-spouting, inexperienced, elitist, narcissistic, flip-flopping gas-bag, hussein will likely pick a running mate who is so bland, unknown and undistinguished he won''t even have a shadow. That is the only way the empty-suit hussein won''t be upstaged.

AMNESTY-JOHN, on the other hand, needs desperately to have a competent, experienced running mate who can take over the Presidency when the inevitable occurs. That makes Romney the best choice.

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[larysinclair]

Hillary needs to run away!! Stay away from Barry Soetoro, this guy is tanking and we haven''t seen anything yet!! He is proving to be the weakest candidate ever put forth by the Democrat''s and Pelosi, Coward Dean and Reid (3 stooges!) all need to be dumped along with the Fool-Aid!!

[dnsallday]

Clinton showed how little respect she has for Americans when she told the same bold faced lie day after day to the nation. Then she dressed it up a little more and told it again.

How about an honest VP who cares at least about as much for the country and the people as he/she does about themselves. That would not be Hillary ''it''s always about me'' Clinton.

[dnsallday]

Of course she is the favorite of the delegates that she had promised positions in her administration to. You know, back when she was running as the ''inevitable'' nominee.

I would rather see *** Cheney again than Hillary Clinton

[downtowner97]

But first, Hillary and John Edwards'' wife have to have an affair just to make it a total soap opera.

[jmurrieta1]

I guess "favorite" means less than 3 in 10 to CBS headline writers.

A more accurate statement would be "more than 2/3 of delegates do not want Hillary as VP".

And a substantial fraction of that number because the thought of seeing Bill Clinton on TV all the time again brings on a serious gas attack and nervous diarrhea.

[larysinclair]

Posted by truthmatterz at 07:07 PM : Aug 18, 2008
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How about Soetoro/Sinclair?

[larysinclair]

A more accurate statement would be "more than 2/3 of delegates do not want Hillary as VP".
Posted by jmurrieta1 at 07:15 PM : Aug 18, 2008
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And 18,000,000 voters with brains do not want her anywhere near the fraud that is Soetoro!!

[larysinclair]

Check this little prelude to the October surprise:

WWW.BARRYSOETORO.COM

[konabike]

Clinton should run in 2012. I think McCain is going to win, just by electorial votes.

[larysinclair]

Obama?Soetoro should really pick Richardson,..they can go down in flames together!! LMAO!!

[rudy654-2009]

No way, I will not vote for Hillary for VP. I WILL VOTE FOR HER WHEN SHE RUNS FOR PRESIDENT. Until then, my vote will be for the republicans.


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Posted by abnerm at 07:13 PM

So you support Hillary Care?

[mcvent]

Larry good to see you around are you going to let us in on some personal information about Barack???

[newlector]

It would be nice to see Mrs. Clinton as Obamas VP, assuming that she accepts the proposal......there are 2 important questions: 1- Will she follow orders and become submissive (please don''t forget that she is a leader, Not a follower)2-What happens with Bill? He is also a leader...

I love Hillery, as president for 2012
Hillery, you are a living legend on your own time, GOD Bless you we need more women like YOU

[irliberal]

Obama/Hillary would be an AWESOME ticket. RAH RAH RAH

Not sure if it will happen but if it does, I''m all behind it 100%!!! WOOHOO!

[jackmayoff2]

THE ***** LOST!! END OF STORY!!

[mandalay-bay]

I don''t care if Obama picks "Barney the dinosaur" as his VP. NOTHING would make me vote Republican for 4 more years of the McSame.

[timdgrim]

All Hillary is guilty of is trying to make a better nation to live for all of its citizens.
Posted by BajaJohn1
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Something the Republicans abhore. After all, who would they have to look down on and ridicule.
They want two classes, them, and the ones that serve and obey them.

[mcvent]

Democrats We need to run for President.

Obama can''t win. Did you see him last night no wonder he doesn''t want to face McCain in townhall meeting McCain would clean his clock..

Hillary can win, stop the corination of Obama,, Call the DNC and tell them we need to count all the votes and let the people not some supers that have been paid off...

Obama sucks and we all know that now.. He is a tool and phony a empty suit.

[irliberal]

Posted by MCvent at 07:36 PM

Beware, this is a simple neocon trying the old divide and conquer trick. No democrat in their right mind would ever vote for McSame, or oppose Obama. Nuff said.

[mcvent]

They want two classes, them, and the ones that serve and obey them.

Posted by timdgrim

That''s krap republicians have more working class voters then the dems do.. The Dem''s are now the party of the rich and powerful..

[irliberal]

That''''s krap republicians have more working class voters then the dems do.. The Dem''''s are now the party of the rich and powerful..

Posted by MCvent at 07:38 PM

What fantasy is this, the same fantasy that allows you to believe that "Bomb bomb bomb Iran" McSame would be a good and responsible leader?

Figures.

[mr2258]

Obama is a plant.If this is the only way his controlers can get him elected.They will use it.Hilliary would have no real power.Don''t be taken in.

[larysinclair]

Larry good to see you around are you going to let us in on some personal information about Barack???




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Posted by MCvent at 07:31 PM : Aug 18, 2008
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Trust me, he''s more white than Black!! If you know what I''m sayin!!

[mcvent]

No democrat in their right mind would ever vote for McSame, or oppose Obama. Nuff said.

Posted by IRLiberal

So the 18,000,000 of us who oppose Obama and voted for Hillary are not in our right minds... No it''s you Obama Kool Aid drinks that can''t see you''ve been had.. Obama is an empty suit did you see him yesterday old McCain cleaned up on him..

Hillary can win Obama can''t.

[irliberal]

Obama is a plant.If this is the only way his controlers can get him elected.They will use it.Hilliary would have no real power.Don''''t be taken in.

Posted by mr2258 at 07:40 PM

Ding! Time for your meds. The previous dose is obviously wearing off.

[irliberal]

Hillary can win Obama can''''t.


Posted by MCvent at 07:41 PM

Uh-huh. You''re no more a Hillary supporter than I am a McSame supporter. Lie more, it will make no difference in November.

[wellhell3]

I certainly hope Hillary has better sense than to hook up with this idiot''s scams and Marxist whack job plans...GOOD GRIEF!

Besides, how could Obscamma have such a RACIST person as Hillary for his Vice President?

[mr2258]

I had said all alone the only way Obama could get elected was to use Hilliary as VP.It may work.I hope not.

[irliberal]

Besides, how could Obscamma have such a RACIST person as Hillary for his Vice President?

Posted by WellHell3 at 07:43 PM

And the shrieking liar puts in an appearance. Hi there. Popped any blood vessels today? 8-)

[larysinclair]

No democrat in their right mind would ever vote for McSame, or oppose Obama. Nuff said.

Posted by IRDUMMY
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Blahahhahhhahhhahahhahahhahhahha!!!! Go have another Hopium Bong toke!!

[irliberal]

Go have another Hopium Bong toke!!

Posted by LARYSINCLAIR at 07:44 PM

I don''t do drugs, but you might consider it after November. An eight year sedative would save you on hankies.

[wellhell3]

Besides, how could Obscamma have such a RACIST person as Hillary for his Vice President?

Posted by WellHell3 at 07:43 PM

And the shrieking liar puts in an appearance. Hi there. Popped any blood vessels today? 8-)


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Posted by IRLiberal at 07:43 PM : Aug 18, 2008

Hi there! Did your nanny change your didees when you pooped today?

[larysinclair]

I don''''t do drugs, but i you might consider it after November.

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Posted by IRDUMMY at 07:45 PM : Aug 18, 2008
___________________________________________________BNlahahahahahahahah,...OK just go back to your Fool-Aid kegger party!! Hahahahahaahahahahahahhahahaha!!

[mcvent]

Meanwhile back at the Democratic National Committee.

Howard for gods sakes you and George Sorros hand picked him and just like we figured the National Press started to push Obama down the throats of the American Voter 24/7.

OK we didn%u2019t figure that most Americans would put two and two together and figure if a man attends a racist church for Twenty Plus years he must be a first class racist his self. And people have notice Howard that if Obama doesn%u2019t have a teleprompter he is lost.

Yes Howard I know Obama is dragging down the whole Democrat ticket and our congressmen are starting to get worried

[larysinclair]

Posted by elicatlover at 07:47 PM : Aug 18, 2008
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NAILED IT!!

[mr2258]

Now to a more important issue.Obama said on national TV he was an illegal drug user.Drugs can damage a person brain the first time they are used.Can we elect someone who admits to using illegal drugs.

[irliberal]

Meanwhile back at the Democratic National Committee.

Posted by MCvent at 07:47 PM

Honey bunny, everyone knows you''re not a democrat, so why the persistent lies? You believe if you repeat the absurd often enough that people will believe you? Knock yourself out. ;)

[larysinclair]

The 3 stooges:
Pelosi,Reid and Coward Dean!!

Punish the DNC and the Donna Brazille nut''s!!

Dump the Fool-Aid!!

NoSoetoro''s!!

[irliberal]

Posted by elicatlover at 07:47 PM

Oh yea, vote for "Bomb bomb bomb Iran" McSame. You''re voting for change. Just keep telling yourself that. Maybe after a few thousand times you might even start to believe it.

Blind fool.

[mcvent]

it will make no difference in November.

Posted by IRLiberal

You''re right McCain is going to win and the Democrats will not do very well and everyone will blame racism and not Obama or the Dems''s

We need Hillary she can win... The DNC tricked Hillary and force Obama on us..

[liberalme]

Now to a more important issue.Obama said on national TV he was an illegal drug user.Drugs can damage a person brain the first time they are used.Can we elect someone who admits to using illegal drugs.

Posted by mr2258 at 07:48 PM : Aug 18,

You elected AWOL druggie alcoholic BUSH!!!

[irliberal]

We need Hillary she can win... The DNC tricked Hillary and force Obama on us..


Posted by MCvent at 07:51 PM

Us? There is no "us". You''re a neocon. Next!

[mr2258]

Obama admits on national TV that he has use illegal drugs.Drugs cause brain damage.We should not elect an illegal drug user as president.

[wellhell3]

Posted by elicatlover at 07:47 PM

Oh yea, vote for "Bomb bomb bomb Iran" McSame. You''''re voting for change. Just keep telling yourself that. Maybe after a few thousand times you might even start to believe it.

Blind fool.


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Posted by IRLiberal at 07:51 PM : Aug 18, 2008

Good deal! Make a PARKING LOT out of the whole damned place!