Daschle would consider VP invite
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) -- Tom Daschle, who endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, said he would consider being Obama's running mate if asked.The Democrat and former South Dakota senator said he had not been contacted by any of the Democrats seeking their party's presidential nomination, and that his endorsement of the Illinois senator doesn't mean he's looking for a spot on the Democratic ticket."Theres not been any talk about it at all," he said Friday. "I have to say thats not something you can campaign for and its not something that you can plan or expect."Daschle, who explored his own presidential run in 2008, said he would never rule out a return to politics.He said the chances of considering a future run for presidency are slim, although he would not rule it out completely.Daschle said Iowa Gov.
Daschle open to being No. 2
Tom Daschle, who endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, said he would consider being Obama's running mate if asked. The Democrat and former South Dakota senator said he had not been contacted by any of the Democrats seeking their party's presidential nomination, and that his endorsement of the Illinois senator doesn't mean he's looking for a spot on the Democratic ticket. "There's not been any talk about it at all," he said. "I have to say that's not something you can campaign for and it's not something that you can plan or expect." Daschle, who explored his own presidential run in 2008, said he would never rule out a return to politics. He said the chances of considering a future run for presidency are slim, although he would not rule it out completely.
Atari Democrats Redux
Not long ago, former U.S. senator and presidential aspirant, Gary Hart, reviewed Senator Barack Obamas latest book (Source: American Idol, NY Times Book Review, 12/24/06). Following is an interesting quote: Truly great leaders possess a strategic sense, an inherent understanding of how the framework of their thinking and the tides of the times fit together and how their nations powers should be applied to achieve its large purposes. . . . In a very short time, Barack Obama has made himself into a figure of national interest, curiosity and some undefined hope. [The Audacity of Hope] fully encourages those sentiments. His greatest test will be that of sensing the times, of matching his timing with the tides of the nation. .
Reactions to Vilsack drops out of presidential race
DES MOINES, Iowa Reactions are pouring to Democrat Tom Vilsack's decision to drop out of the presidential race. The decision by Iowa's former governor still leaves a crowded field of eight Democrats, including Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Barack Obama (ber-AHK' oh-BAH'-muh) and John Edwards. Clinton praises Vilsack, saying he made "Iowa a leader in renewable energy and created thousands of jobs as one of America's great governors." Obama says Vilsack "brings a badly needed sense of honor and decency to our politics and a passionate advocacy for an end to the war in Iraq." Edwards says Vilsack is one of the "genuine treasures" of the party, and he has "never forgotten where he came from or the people he serves." Among Iowans, Senator Tom Harkin says he's disappointed that Vilsack ended his candidacy, calling him a "good and decent person." Iowa Democratic Chairman Scott Brennan commended Vilsack for entering the race, saying he showed the country what Iowa has known all along -- "he is a great leader and role model." Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.
Obama, Clinton camps each charge dirty politics
WASHINGTON The rival presidential campaigns of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded claims of nasty politics today over Hollywood donor David Geffen, who once backed Bill Clinton but now supports his wife's top rival. The Clinton campaign demanded that Obama denounce comments made by Geffen, who told New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd in today's editions that while "everybody in politics lies," the former president and his wife "do it with such ease, it's troubling." The Clinton camp also called on Obama to give back Geffen's 23-hundred-dollar contribution. Campaigning in Iowa, Obama said "It's not clear to me why I'd be apologizing for someone else's remark." Senator Clinton sidestepped questions, leaving the issue to her aides. In the newspaper interview, Geffen also said Bill Clinton is "a reckless guy" and he doesn't think Hillary Clinton can bring the country together during a time of war, no matter how smart or ambitious she is.
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