Could Former Vice President Al Gore be Future Vice President Al Gore?
June 18th 2008 02:45
Despite all the talk of a Barack Obama / Hillary Clinton "dream ticket," Al Gore's recent endorsement of Barack Obama brought to mind a perhaps even dreamier ticket. Al Gore may not be a ground-breaking candidate like Obama or Clinton, but his appeal and respect among Democrats and growing legions of young independents and even some Republicans gives him a dynamic he and he alone could bring to Obama's campaign. Could Gore's endorsement event in Michigan be a precursor to his vice presidential candidacy?
Obama's two major vice presidential needs are conflicting and rule out many of the top contenders: 1) A candidate who is not a Washington insider and therefore will not clash with Obama's theme of "change." 2) A candidate with significant experience, especially in foreign policy, to compliment Obama's lack of experience. Clinton has vast experience, but has been a Washington insider for 16 years and represents more of a throwback to the 1990s than the ushering in of a new era. Other experienced contenders, such as Joe Biden and Bill Richardson present similar dilemmas. Change candidates, such as Governors Tim Kaine of Virginia and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas and Virginia Senator Jim Webb all lack the experience to balance the ticket[ Click here to read more ]
Obama's two major vice presidential needs are conflicting and rule out many of the top contenders: 1) A candidate who is not a Washington insider and therefore will not clash with Obama's theme of "change." 2) A candidate with significant experience, especially in foreign policy, to compliment Obama's lack of experience. Clinton has vast experience, but has been a Washington insider for 16 years and represents more of a throwback to the 1990s than the ushering in of a new era. Other experienced contenders, such as Joe Biden and Bill Richardson present similar dilemmas. Change candidates, such as Governors Tim Kaine of Virginia and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas and Virginia Senator Jim Webb all lack the experience to balance the ticket
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