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Public Opinion: Barack Obama's Running Mate—Whom Should He Choose?

Evan Bayh? Joe Biden? Tim Kaine? Kathleen Sebelius? Join the discussion

Posted August 19, 2008

With the Democratic National Convention around the corner, Sen. Barack Obama is expected to name his running mate as soon as Wednesday. Sen. Evan Bayh (Ind.), Sen. Joe Biden (Del.), Gov. Tim Kaine (Va.) and Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (Kan.) are the pols most often mentioned. Who should Obama select as his running mate? Post your thoughts below.

Previously: How will foreign policy affect the election?

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OBAMA, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT, OR ARE YOU THINKING. YOU CHOSE A MAN THAT SAID HE WOULD NOT RUN FOR V.P. IN MY OPINION, I FEEL YOU NEED TO FIND THOSE 4 SUPER DELEGATES TO GET HILLARY IN AS V.P.DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES OTHERS IN YOUR POSITION HAVE MADE.YOU HAVE A GREAT CHANCE AT MAKING HISTORY, PLEASE DO NOT MESS THIS UP..

OBAMA'S RUNNING MATE

Hillary is the wrong choice for his running mate for far too many reasons. Her decisions leading up to the nomination eliminated her from contention months ago.

He's chosen

His running mate is Joe Biden. (Myspace.com/barackobama)

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