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Edwards, Nunn reportedly on Obama's VP list

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor June 19, 2008 07:30 PM

Former vice presidential nominee John Edwards and former Senator Sam Nunn are on a list of potential running mates for Democrat Barack Obama, a congresswoman told the Associated Press today, one day after she met with members of Obama's vetting team.

Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick of Michigan said members of the Congressional Black Caucus she heads asked her to suggest Edwards and Nunn when she met Wednesday with Obama's vice presidential search team. The vetting team, Caroline Kennedy and Eric Holder, indicated the two were on the list, she told the AP.

Kilpatrick said she made several suggestions, including former Vice President Al Gore, Representative John Murtha of Pennsylvania, and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

She declined to say which names were put forth by Kennedy and Holder, but Kilpatrick said when she told them Gore was her personal choice, "they had a smile on their face," the AP reported.

Meanwhile, on the Republican side, US News & World Report is quoting a source within John McCain's camp that much attention is on Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, who could help him win his home state and draw votes in the Midwest.


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6 comments so far...

  1. would like to see Edwards be his Vice Pres, If not Edwards I think Bill Richardson would be very good also they bring alot to help Oboma. When Edwards Indorsed Obama you could see the crowds go wild with them together. So I hope it is Edwards But if not Bill Richards. E. .C.

    Posted by Eve Carpenter June 20, 08 01:51 PM

  1. The final decision for the VP pick is resting soley on the shoulders of Sen. Obama . We should leave this all important matter alone. The great senator who is been blessed by the voice of the American people to lead this great nation would use the right judgement at the right time to name his VP. So I believe, it is he who God has directed his mind at would be chosen as VP .

    Posted by D. W. Chebo -New York June 20, 08 04:30 PM

  1. I didn't know Sam Nunn was still alive! I guess he's the counterbalance to match up with McCain's age issue. Does this mean McCain will pick Farrakhan for his VP to balance out Obama?

    Posted by Steve from Belmont MA June 20, 08 04:31 PM

  1. AL GORE and only AL GORE. Even though it probably won't happen, it would be a good way to keep the damn racist republicans from riggin the election again.

    Posted by M. Hinge June 20, 08 05:31 PM

  1. Edwards, ...again? Last time, he didn't stick with the Dems but promised to keep going "til every vote was counted and recounted". Then when we called his office after election day we were told "We can't discuss that." GREAT. Another concession speech for the Dems?

    Posted by mar June 23, 08 09:06 PM

  1. Bill Richardson is the ideal VP choice for Obama. He brings much to the dance that Obama needs (foreign policy experience, political legitimacy, the Hispanic vote) and does not have a serious downside. He solidifies states like New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado, and closes the gap in Florida. Personally, I think Obama wins the election by immediately naming Richardson as his VP choice, then adds that his "first act in office after being elected, will be to name Hillary Clinton to serve as Secretary of State." Game, set, match.

    Posted by BK753 July 10, 08 04:23 PM
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