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  • August 2008

    • VP Pick, Obama Take to Stage Saturday

      Chicago Tribune  |  Aug 19, 08 2:24 PM CDT

      VP Pick, Obama Take to Stage Saturday

      (Newser) - Barack Obama will take the stage with his vice presidential pick Saturday in Illinois, the Chicago Tribune reports. Authorities in Springfield—where the Democrat launched his campaign in Feb. 2006, have been told to expect the presumptive nominee as part of a tour with his newly minted running mate. And, Howard Fineman writes on MSNBC, Joe Biden looks like the guy. More »

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      Barack Obama  • election 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Joe Biden

    • McCain Weighs Pro-Choice Running Mate

      National Review  |  Aug 19, 08 9:20 AM CDT

      McCain Weighs Pro-Choice Running Mate

      (Newser) - John McCain's campaign has been pitching the idea of a pro-choice running mate to key state GOP officials around the country, reports the National Review . McCain wants to know how hostile conservative grass-roots activists would be and whether he can win their support if he selects a pro-choice VP such as ex-homeland security secretary Tom Ridge. More »

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      John McCain  • McCain 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • abortion  • Joe Lieberman  • pro choice  • Tom Ridge  • reproductive rights

    • Obama Ready to Reveal 'Safe' VP Pick

      New York Times  |  Aug 18, 08 8:03 PM CDT

      Obama Ready to Reveal 'Safe' VP Pick

      (Newser) - Barack Obama will unveil his running mate as early as Wednesday and kick off a tour of swing states before the Democratic convention, the New York Times reports. His pick likely boils down to three politically safe choices, sources say: Sen. Evan Bayh, Gov. Tim Kaine, and Sen. Joe Biden. Some Democrats still hope Hillary Clinton has a shot and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius may be in the running. More »

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      election 2008  • Obama 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Kathleen Sebelius  • Evan Bayh

    • Biden Offers Foreign Policy Heft, Baggage to Obama Ticket

      New York Times  |  Aug 18, 08 7:27 AM CDT

      Biden Offers Foreign Policy Heft, Baggage to Obama Ticket

      (Newser) - Several of Barack Obama's potential running mates hit the Sunday talk show circuit yesterday. But Joseph Biden was in Tbilisi at the personal invitation of the Georgian president to discuss the ongoing military crisis. For the New York Times , Biden's weekend trip highlights the clout of the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—but also his status as the consummate Washington insider. More »

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      Barack Obama  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Joe Biden  • running mate  • senator  • Senate Foreign Relations Committee

    • Skittish Right Wing Sweats Talk of Pro-Choice Veep

      Politico  |  Aug 15, 08 9:06 AM CDT

      Skittish Right Wing Sweats Talk of Pro-Choice Veep

      (Newser) - John McCain’s comment that he wouldn’t rule out Tom Ridge as a possible VP for being pro-choice sparked a flurry of panic among the conservative base—a vital group already lukewarm about McCain's party-maverick status. “That choice will end his bid for the presidency,” an activist tells Politico. More »

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      John McCain  • election 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • vice presidential candidate  • pro choice  • Tom Ridge  • conservative base

    • McCain Won't Rule Out Pro-Choice VP

      ABC News  |  Aug 14, 08 4:41 PM CDT

      McCain Won't Rule Out Pro-Choice VP

      (Newser) - John McCain would consider a run for the White House with a pro-choice veep at his side, ABC News reports. When asked about Tom Ridge, McCain told the Weekly Standard that the former Homeland Security chief shouldn’t be “ruled out” for the No. 2 job because he supports abortion rights. Dem-turned-Independent Joe Lieberman, another McCain short-lister, is also pro-choice. More »

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      John McCain  • Republicans  • vice president  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • abortion  • vice presidential candidate  • Tom Ridge  • pro-choice activists

    • Kaine Has Obama's Appeal, and His Flaws

      New York Times  |  Aug 14, 08 6:00 AM CDT

      Kaine Has Obama's Appeal, and His Flaws

      (Newser) - In 10 years, Tim Kaine has steered a meteoric rise from mayor of Richmond to governor of Virginia to prospective Democratic VP candidate. In many ways, writes the New York Times , Kaine's story mirrors that of Barack Obama: a liberal who speaks openly about religion, he disdains Washington and has sought to bridge racial divides. But he has no foreign policy experience, and even the governor's supporters admit that his record is thin. More »

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      Barack Obama  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Virginia  • running mate  • governor  • Democratic campaign  • Tim Kaine

    • War Support Makes Bayh a Risky VP Choice

      New York Times  |  Aug 12, 08 9:21 AM CDT

      War Support Makes Bayh a Risky VP Choice

      (Newser) - During the Senate debate on the Iraq war, Evan Bayh was among the leading proponents for invasion, claiming there was “no other credible alternative to protect the safety and well-being of the American people.” But that hawkish push is haunting him, reports the New York Times, now that the Indiana senator is high on the VP shortlist for Barack Obama—who has campaigned heavily on his early opposition for the war. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Iraq war  • Obama 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • vice presidential candidate  • Evan Bayh

    • Running Mate 'Bounce' Doesn't Climb Very High

      Chicago Tribune  |  Aug 11, 08 7:53 PM CDT

      Running Mate 'Bounce' Doesn't Climb Very High

      (Newser) - Much ink has been spilled over Barack Obama and John McCain’s upcoming VP selections, but a running mate is not a game-changing choice, the Chicago Tribune reports. History suggests the effect on opinion polls will be noticeable but not huge: Gallup shows recent candidates getting an average 5% bump after announcing their picks. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • George W. Bush  • John Edwards  • Dick Cheney  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • John Kerry  • vice presidential candidate  • running mate  • poll numbers  • Bob Dole  • Gallup poll

    • Obama VP Pick Imminent, Campaign Message Hints

      Washington Post  |  Aug 11, 08 8:27 AM CDT

      Obama VP Pick Imminent, Campaign Message Hints

      (Newser) - Barack Obama supporters got an email from campaign manager David Plouffe last night saying the senator was “about to make one of the most important decisions of this campaign—choosing a running mate,” and urging them to sign up to be the “first to know.” Will Obama interrupt his Hawaiian get-away to pick his VP? Not likely. “Sometimes an email is just an email,” Obama’s communications director told the Washington Post. More »

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      Barack Obama  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • email  • David Plouffe

    • Ambition Carries Pawlenty to VP Short List

      New York Times  |  Aug 8, 08 8:48 AM CDT

      Ambition Carries Pawlenty to VP Short List

      (Newser) - Tim Pawlenty grew up in the blue-collar stockyards of south St. Paul, but through ambition and charm he’s climbed his way to the top office in Minnesota—and the top tier of John McCain’s VP short list. But critics say that ambition could prove his undoing, the New York Times reports. Pawlenty’s obvious eye toward higher office has hurt his administration by making it too cautious, they argue. More »

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      John McCain  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Minnesota  • Tim Pawlenty

    • For Bayh, Third Time May Be the Charm for No. 2 Slot

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 6, 08 2:26 PM CDT

      For Bayh, Third Time May Be the Charm for No. 2 Slot

      (Newser) - Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh’s currency with the Obama campaign may be on the rise, perhaps giving the perennial Democratic veep candidate a shot at the Naval Observatory, the Wall Street Journal reports. Many think Bayh’s foreign policy experience would bolster Obama’s perceived lack of experience, and his modest demeanor could offset the Illinois senator’s grandiloquence. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • election 2008  • vice president  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Evan Bayh

    • McCain Seen Letting Obama Pick VP First

      Politico  |  Aug 4, 08 12:30 PM CDT

      McCain Seen Letting Obama Pick VP First

      (Newser) - John McCain probably will let Barack Obama make his vice-presidential pick before he does, Politico reports. GOP strategists hope that by making his announcement after Obama’s convention acceptance speech, McCain will be able to shift media focus toward his own campaign, as well as playing off the Democratic pick. "If they go first, you have more information," says an adviser. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • vice president  • Republican National Convention  • vice presidential sweepstakes

    • McCain's 4 Ways to Pick a Veep

      New York Times  |  Aug 4, 08 10:01 AM CDT

      McCain's 4 Ways to Pick a Veep

      (Newser) - John McCain’s campaign is divided when it comes to a running mate, and William Kristol speculates in the New York Times about the four strategies being discussed: Defeat Obama straight up —If McCain thinks he’s winning, he’ll pick a “do no harm” widely-liked, uncontroversial running mate, like Tim Pawlenty or Rob Portman. Accentuate Obama's inexperience —Here McCain would pick a tested governor, like Mitt Romney or Tom Ridge. McCain likes Ridge more, but the ex-Pennsylvania governor is pro-choice. More »

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      John McCain  • McCain 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • vice presidential candidate

    • McCain Eyes Virginia Rep. Cantor for Veep

      Politico  |  Aug 3, 08 5:32 AM CDT

      McCain Eyes Virginia Rep. Cantor for Veep

      (Newser) - John McCain is considering Virginia congressman Eric Cantor for the vice-presidential slot on his ticket, according to a campaign insider. As Barack Obama vets Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as a possible No. 2, the state could turn into a vice-presidential battleground, Politico reports. Cantor, who has been a champion McCain fundraiser, is a leading Jewish Republican and fiscal conservative who could add some spice to the campaign. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • vice presidential candidate  • Virginia  • congressman  • Eric Cantor

    • Kaine Brings Pluses, Spotty Record to Veepstakes

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 1, 08 1:36 PM CDT

      Kaine Brings Pluses, Spotty Record to Veepstakes

      (Newser) - Tim Kaine doesn’t like his vice presidential chances, the Wall Street Journal reports. “It's flattering to be mentioned,” he says. “My mom loves it. I still think it's more likely that he'll go in another direction.” His Kansas roots appeal to Midwestern voters, his fluent Spanish wins over Hispanics, and he’s governor of Virginia, a crucial swing state. So why aren’t state Republicans worried? More »

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      Barack Obama  • Obama 2008  • vice president  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Virginia  • running mate  • Tim Kaine

  • July 2008

    • Evangelicals to McCain: No Romney

      Washington Times  |  Jul 29, 08 1:23 PM CDT

      Evangelicals to McCain: No Romney

      (Newser) - Evangelicals do not want John McCain to pick Mitt Romney as his running mate, and they’re not being quiet about it, the Washington Times reports, with Mike Huckabee fans particularly in oppostion. “McCain and Romney would be like oil and water,” one says, citing the former Massachusetts governor’s flip-flops on issues like abortion. Many also don’t trust the Mormon Romney to oppose same-sex marriage. More »

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      John McCain  • Mitt Romney  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • evangelicals  • running mate  • Mormon  • Republican evangelicals

    • Va. Gov. Kaine Rises to Top of Obama VP Pool

      Washington Post  |  Jul 29, 08 11:56 AM CDT

      Va. Gov. Kaine Rises to Top of Obama VP Pool

      (Newser) - Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is in “very serious” talks about a spot on the Democratic ticket, sources tell the Washington Post . The 50-year-old has joined Sens. Evan Bayh, Joe Biden and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Barack Obama’s shortlist, bringing outsider credentials though no experience in foreign affairs, which is perceived as an Obama weakness. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • vice president  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Joe Biden  • Kathleen Sebelius  • Chris Dodd  • Tim Kaine  • Evan Bayh  • Sam Nunn

    • 'Dream Ticket' Odds Fading

      New York Times  |  Jul 29, 08 7:46 AM CDT

      'Dream Ticket' Odds Fading

      (Newser) - An Obama-Clinton ticket is looking less and less likely, based on the public and private comments of both senators, the New York Times reports. Obama hasn’t asked Hillary Clinton for background check documents, and his recent statement that he’s looking for a Washington outsider suggests he won’t. Clinton has privately told associates that she doesn’t expect the nod and considers any statements to the contrary a courtesy only. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Obama 2008  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • vice presidential candidate  • running mate

    • How Jindal Traded Vishnu for Jesus

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 25, 08 1:30 PM CDT

      How Jindal Traded Vishnu for Jesus

      (Newser) - When political observers talk about Bobby Jindal’s vice presidential credentials, they often mention that his devout Christian faith might sway the base. It’s a curious advantage for the Hindu-raised son of Punjabi immigrants, but Jindal’s conversion was the sincere product of a deep spiritual quest, the Wall Street Journal reports. “I did not have an overnight epiphany,” says Jindal, but a “very intellectual-based journey.” More »

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      John McCain  • Republicans  • vice presidential sweepstakes  • Christianity  • running mate  • Bobby Jindal  • Hinduism  • conversion  • Lousiana

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