Daily VP Discussion: Kathleen Sebelius

[zombones]

Too conservative.

How so?

[zombones]

I'd like to hear it because I haven't heard any good reason to not put her on the ticket.  I don't count 'HRC supporters will be pissed' as a good reason.  I want reasons against her character or positions.

[zombones]

Err, why are strategic, tactical considerations not valid, 'good' reasons?  Fears of tokenism and possible backlash are both things I promise you that Obama's camp are going to count as potential downsides.  Lack of foreign policy credentials is another possible downside. 

I understand your point, but I am horribly optimistic that Obama can make the case for her, since her being a blue gov of a red state underscored Obama's unity message.

[zombones]

Has there been any poll suggesting the small section of Clinton supporters who voted for her because she is a women will not vote for Obama if he picks any woman?  I do not think they would make up anything but a small portion of votes, scattered nationally.  They would have such a small effect on the winner-takes-all electoral college.

But getting back on point, what criticisms of Sebelius' character or positions are there? 

[zombones]

I think that most people are not going to care that Obama picked Sebelius over Clinton in the long run.  There may be a kneejerk reaction for some former Clinton supporters, but they will vote Obama/Sebelius.

[zombones]

OMG