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QuiGon

He's smart enough to know that 2008 is too soon.

scout

Wouldn't mind seeing him as a running mate. Just not sure who the candidate would be.

QuiGon

I think he's confident enough in his own abilities to not be someone else's pawn to secure the black vote and the white liberal guilt vote.

scout

That wasn't my thought pattern. I was thinking more in terms of him being a little too inexperienced for the Presidency, but if he had a role as VP, it would be a good move for him and the country.

DarrylS

I think it is premature to consider him for this office, he seems to be future viable candidate, but needs to create some name appeal before he runs for a higher office.

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QuiGon

Why..? The VP does nothing. His sole purpose is to balance the ticket and help the Presidential nominee win the election.

scout

WTF are you talking about? The VP's role is determined by the President. Johnson had a small role as VP in JFK's administration except for funerals and voting in a Senate tie. On the other hand, Dickk Cheney? Are you going to seriously state that Cheney's role in this administration is minuscule?

Real World

Technically QuiGon is right. The VP has ZERO power as an official. Realistically however, being a VP does put you in the loop. The public tends to view the VP as the second man in charge, thus building a sense of responsibility for the position. I think VP's tend to project well toward the less informed portion of the public. Being Governor of Illinois would be a better stepping stone to a presidential run for Obama, as gov's do far better than Senators historically in presidential elections, but a tenure as VP might be good enough. 2008 woud be a mistake for Obama, just as it was a mistake for Edwards. I think Edwards is toast as a presidential reality. I think the more you run and loose, the more of a retread you are viewed as in the publics eyes. Edwards would serve himself well if he bypassed 2008, and concentrated on a later election. He's young enough to do so. Obama would be served well to do the same. Obama is an excellent speaker. I do enjoy listening to him articulate, but I'm not sure he has enough substance to be president. Speaking alone is not enough. GW has proved that in sense since he can't speak at all. Ultimately you need to have some solid policy positions to win. That, or favorable circumstances.

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scout

Dick Cheney has way too much power, period. We may never know exactly how much power he has, but wielded it to the detriment of our country. A Obama needs to stay as far away from the Illinois Governor's office as he can. The last Gov. (R, Ryan) is about to serve time for his corrupt behavior. The current Gov.(D, Blagojevich) might escape prosecution, but he is also dirty. Mayor Daley and his machine is dirty, and there have been a number of Illinois congressmen convicted of corruption in recent years. No, he needs to stay in the Senate or run as the VP candidate.