The Clinton Plan

I seem to be in a conspiratorial mood these last few days so here is my latest theory… What if after Senator Obama clinched the democratic nomination, a deal was struck where Senator Clinton was promised the Vice Presidential slot on the Democratic ticket in the general election. I know that sounds highly improbable but let’s reason it out, Senator Clinton received a lot of votes during the primary process and given the beating both Senator’s gave each other, the easiest way to ensure unity would be to have them both on the same ticket. Senator Clinton has expressed interest in this as have some of her supporters and political pundits have used the term “dream ticket” since both Senator’s were in a dead heat during the primary process and combined, they would be a force to be reckoned with.

This might just be the media talking for me at the moment since when I think back to the election coverage, I am remember hearing the term “dream ticket” at least once a week. I am going to go out on a limb here and say that Senator Clinton is going to be the on the same ticket with Senator Obama in the general election. Here are my reasons:

  1. Both Senator’s would appeal to the entire democratic base which has surpassed the republican base in terms of turnout during the primary process. It is this turnout that many claim will be the nail on the coffin in the general election for the Republicans
  2. Both Senator’s appeal to different segments of the American population and could potentially steal voters from the Republicans in the general election.
  3. Senator Obama is essentially the leader of the Democratic party but the Clinton’s and their supporters form a sizable part of that party.
  4. The fallout from a Clinton Vice Presidency would be minimal with the most likely outcome still being a win for the Democrats
  5. Listen to how Senator Obama talked up Senator Clinton in his nomination victory speech and in New Hampshire, that is going to set the tone for future campaigning together.

June 27 2008 09:19 pm | American Politics

4 Responses to “The Clinton Plan”

  1. libhomo Says:
    June 28th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    A selection of a de facto Republican like Clinton as VP certainly would be consistent with Obama’s hard right shift since winning the Democratic Party nomination.

  2. Crian Padayachee Says:
    June 28th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Hey Lib, I don’t think he has shifted to right but more to the center, I hope you will come back to supporting the Senator but if you do not I understand.

  3. Gordon Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 11:32 am

    I think you’re right; an Obama-Clinton ticket would be a sure winner.

    But I don’t think it will happen. Michelle Obama is said to loathe Hillary, and she’s got an in with the candidate! Plus, with Hillary you get Bill, and if I were president, I wouldn’t want Bill running around loose.

    Obama may well win without her.

  4. Crian Padayachee Says:
    June 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Hey Gordon, I am not in favor of an Obama-Clinton ticket however after doing some thinking, I believe it was inevitable once he clinched the nomination, this selection process is to keep the public and the media wondering.

    Obama may well win with out her but it will easier with her I imagine.

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