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Kennedy Wants 'Leadership,' Not Hillary, for VP

Posted May 9, 08 5:57 PM CDT in Politics

(Newser) – Ted Kennedy vetoed a spot for Hillary Clinton on the Barack Obama ticket, saying their fellow senator needs a running mate “in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people.” He laughed off suggestions of a dream ticket, Politico reports, saying, “I don’t think it’s possible”—and following up, “If we had real leadership … in the No. 2 spot … it’d be enormously helpful.”

A rep later backpedaled, saying “Sen. Kennedy thinks Sen. Clinton is more than qualified to be vice president, but doesn't think it's likely given the tenor of the campaign in recent weeks.” Meanwhile, ABC reports, intermediaries are taking talk of a dream ticket back and forth between the rival Democratic campaigns.

Sources Politico, ABC News

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This talk about the dream ticket assumes Senator Clinton would even want the VP spot. I don't believe she has any interest in being at the bottom of the ticket. She can return to the Senate and accomplish much more in that position.

Brenda | May 10, 08 12:22 PM CDT

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This is a shameful comment from the wacky and too old to be elected anymore (Kennedy). How dare he speak this way about a fellow Democrat and an ex-First Lady! The Democrat party is going downhill - fast. . . .

KELLI2L | May 10, 08 2:17 PM CDT

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to KELLI2L, You are so correct in your assessment. I for one am tired of the Kennedys.

Brenda | May 10, 08 3:04 PM CDT

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That drunken murderer is going to make it even harder for Obama to get my vote. McCain 2008!

Kay | May 12, 08 2:46 AM CDT

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It is my opinion that Clinton would loose credability if she ran as Obamas' VP. She is too qualified to take the VP position. I believe people who support her do not support Obama, and the premise that Democrats will vote Democrat no matter what, is a falacy since many people are totally turned off to the DNC for their stupid decisions and mishandling of this race for the presidency. The DNC is so delusional that they don't realize they could loose all-together. P.S. - give ALL the delegates in Florida to Hillary ! The voters had no choice in the date change - they should not be disinfranchised !

KELLI2L | May 12, 08 12:11 PM CDT

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Count the lies: < Obama doesn't want to allow Hillary to benefit by the Florida and/or Michigan delegate counts - that is a selfish candidate - not a candidate for CHANGE as he says he is - HE HAS LIED. . . . < Obama says he is a candidate of change but he is backed by the same BAD and OLD politicians - HE HAS LIED. . . . . < Obama said he didn't campaign in Florida, yet he ran a TV ad and came to speak about his campaign at a Press Conference - if this isn't campaigning then what is it? - HE HAS LIED. . . . . * I could go on and on but my comment would be too BIG.

KELLI2L | May 12, 08 12:19 PM CDT

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Kennedy needs to shut his big fat drunken mouth. He is in no position to tell anyone who has crediability. t

nord | May 12, 08 3:18 PM CDT

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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles with Sen. Ted Kennedy. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Sen. Ted Kennedy. (AP Photo/Toby Jorrin)

Sen. Ted Kennedy. (AP Photo)

"Senator Kennedy thinks Senator Clinton is more than qualified to be Vice President, but doesn't think it's likely given the tenor of the campaign in recent weeks," a Kennedy rep said today. (Getty Images)