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tallguy23
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« on: March 31, 2013, 04:56:45 PM »
Let's say Joe Biden dies or resigns due to health issues. Who do you think Obama would nominate to be the VP replacement?
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 05:00:33 PM »
Possibly someone safe. Maybe a woman like Kathleen Sebelius.

But the new Vice President is not going to be someone who will be a candidate in 2016.
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2013, 05:12:41 PM »
Technically, he wouldn't even need to do so.
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2013, 08:52:32 PM »
Depending on how far into the term it happened, the post could simply be left vacant.
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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2013, 06:14:01 AM »
Quote from: Dr. Cynic on March 31, 2013, 05:12:41 PM
Technically, he wouldn't even need to do so.

Actually, the 25th Amendment compels the President to nominate a new VP

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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2013, 05:50:34 PM »
Quote from: lincolnwall on March 31, 2013, 08:52:32 PM
Depending on how far into the term it happened, the post could simply be left vacant.

Let's just say it happened right now. Biden dies in April 2013.
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2013, 05:52:38 PM »
Hillary.

Actually, now that I think about it she would probably turn it down.

Continue on, folks...
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2013, 06:06:50 PM »
Almost certainly Sebelius.
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2013, 06:07:50 PM »
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Hillary.

Actually, now that I think about it she would probably turn it down.

True. She's better off as a former popular SoS who can run at right moment than losing this capital by becoming the Veep.
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2013, 06:16:45 PM »
Quote from: Northeast Representative Kalwejt on April 01, 2013, 06:07:50 PM
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Hillary.

Actually, now that I think about it she would probably turn it down.

True. She's better off as a former popular SoS who can run at right moment than losing this capital by becoming the Veep.

Exactly.

I figure it would end up being an elder statesman/woman who plans on or has retired already.
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« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2013, 01:39:27 AM »
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: Northeast Representative Kalwejt on April 01, 2013, 06:07:50 PM
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Hillary.

Actually, now that I think about it she would probably turn it down.

True. She's better off as a former popular SoS who can run at right moment than losing this capital by becoming the Veep.

Exactly.

I figure it would end up being an elder statesman/woman who plans on or has retired already.

Good call: an experienced caretaker. I just can't see Obama risking nominating a VP-successor-in-waiting. Beside an obvious Republican obstruction to the max, there would be more or less open opposition from the Democrats, many of whom wants an open field for themselves.

Hmm, as of caretaker possibilities. George Mitchell seems like a dream candidate, the problem would be his very advanced, for a second in line, even interim, age and his health isn't very good.

Any other ideas?
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« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2013, 03:01:38 AM »
Evan Bayh would be cool
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2013, 08:36:31 AM »
Barney Frank, Kathleen Sibelius, or Bill Richardson - pick a minority to have a first as VP! Smiley (LGBT, female, Hispanic)
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« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2013, 08:41:57 AM »
Ken Salazar?
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« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2013, 09:00:52 AM »
I think Obama will pick a woman. Writing history again.
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« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2013, 09:42:38 AM »
Would Anti-nepotism laws applied if he picked Michelle?
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« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2013, 09:46:43 AM »
Why do people still act like Bill Richardson is a credible figure in American politics?
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« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2013, 10:14:49 AM »
Alvin Greene.
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« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2013, 11:20:30 AM »
Panetta or some one along those lines
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« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2013, 01:30:27 PM »
To show how Bi-Partisan he is, he will pick Mitch McConnnell. Thank you, and good night.
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« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2013, 03:28:17 PM »
Quote from: Northeast Representative Kalwejt on April 02, 2013, 01:39:27 AM
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 06:16:45 PM
Quote from: Northeast Representative Kalwejt on April 01, 2013, 06:07:50 PM
Quote from: Paul Kemp on April 01, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
Hillary.

Actually, now that I think about it she would probably turn it down.

True. She's better off as a former popular SoS who can run at right moment than losing this capital by becoming the Veep.

Exactly.

I figure it would end up being an elder statesman/woman who plans on or has retired already.

Good call: an experienced caretaker. I just can't see Obama risking nominating a VP-successor-in-waiting. Beside an obvious Republican obstruction to the max, there would be more or less open opposition from the Democrats, many of whom wants an open field for themselves.

Hmm, as of caretaker possibilities. George Mitchell seems like a dream candidate, the problem would be his very advanced, for a second in line, even interim, age and his health isn't very good.

Any other ideas?
Well in 2008 it was said it was a coin toss away between Biden and Evan Bayh, and it'd prolly be a decent choice, he's experienced, retired, and fairly popular.
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« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2013, 04:31:10 PM »
Wouldn't he pick Kerry, he's the next in line after Boehner.
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« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2013, 06:18:15 PM »
Quote from: emcee0 on April 02, 2013, 04:31:10 PM
Wouldn't he pick Kerry, he's the next in line after Boehner.

Leahy is next in line as PPT and if Leahy decides he won't be running for reelection in 2016, he'd be an excellent choice.
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« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2013, 06:31:37 PM »
Hypothetical Shortlist:

Leon Pannetta
Jack Reed
Ed Rendell
Kathleen Sebelius
Janet Napolitano
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« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2013, 11:03:24 PM »
Kathleen Sebelius
Gary Locke
Leon Panetta
Ken Salazar
Jeff Bingaman
Chris Dodd
Evan Bayh
Blanche Lincoln
Russ Feingold
Bill Richardson
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