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Clinton says she is open to vice presidential spot if it would help Democrats win White House

By BETH FOUHY and DEVLIN BARRETT | Associated Press | Jun 3, 08 2:41 PM CDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton has told congressional colleagues she would be open to becoming Barack Obama's vice presidential nominee, saying she would consider it if it would help Democrats win the White House.

Clinton, a New York senator, made the comment on a conference call with other New York lawmakers Tuesday, according a participant on the call.

The senator's remarks come in response to a question from Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez who said she believed the best way for Obama to win over key voting blocs, including Hispanics, would be for him to choose Clinton as his running mate.

The participant says Clinton replied, "I am open to it," if it would help the party's prospects in November.

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