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'Dream Ticket' an Unlikely Nightmare

Having Bill on board could complicate things too much, aides say

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 5, 2008 7:07 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The champagne was barely uncorked at Barack Obama victory parties before Hillary Clinton's backers were pushing for her as veep choice, the Wall Street Journal reports, but the so-called "dream ticket" is looking unlikely. Dems on both sides point to a host of complications that could arise—especially when Bill Clinton and his undisclosed business dealings are thrown into the equation.

"The more this gets vetted the less likely it becomes," a top Obama adviser said. The candidate himself, who may not make his veep choice until August, said both sides should relax. "She needs to catch her breath. I need to catch mine," he told NBC. "I think all our supporters need to just sit back and let things sink in."

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton enter the stage during their debate in Cleveland in this Feb. 26, 2008, file photo.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton enter the stage during their debate in Cleveland in this Feb. 26, 2008, file photo.   (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer,file)
Cindy Butler lowers the sign to Ruth Towe during cleanup of Hillary Clinton's campaign headquarters in Billings, Montana, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Cindy Butler lowers the sign to Ruth Towe during cleanup of Hillary Clinton's campaign headquarters in Billings, Montana, Wednesday, June 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
Democrats from both the Obama and Clinton camps say the role of former president Bill Clinton could throw up a host of complications for Obama's White House run.
Democrats from both the Obama and Clinton camps say the role of former president Bill Clinton could throw up a host of complications for Obama's White House run.   (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Hillary Clinton speaks with Barack Obama during the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People inn this July 19, 2006, file photo .
Hillary Clinton speaks with Barack Obama during the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People inn this July 19, 2006, file photo .   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File )
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