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misterd on 05 January 2008
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super_etecoon said:
Coca-Cola said:

Gore already said he is not running. Plus he is a celebrity now.

I don't think Hilary will run as a V.P. either though. Too much pride. ( I wouldn't blame her)

I know it's early but it would be interesting to see who Obama will choose as his running mate. (edswards?) He's gotta be a big name candidate.


 Correct me if I'm wrong, but the VP can come from anywhere.  Gore is not running for prez....but I'm sure he canbe chosen as a running mate.


The VP must be able to serve as president, and so must meet all the prerequisites as the president (35yearsold, born in USA, etc) and he cannot come from the same state as the presidential candidate.

Obama could pick Edwards, but I'm not sure what he gains, and for a guy looking to the future, it would look odd to see him pick yesterday's VP candidate. I can't see Obama picking Hillary for similar reasons. Safest bet would be the Governor of Ohio, which could move a lot of electoral votes into the Dem column.

I suspect Hillary would make a similar choice rather than go for Obama. She's too conscious of her image, and he could really overshadow her when on stage together.