Obama-Powell: Now that’s a dream ticket
Few publications get the historic aspect of having the first African-American leading a national presidential ticket better than Ebony and Jet. So when they rolled out their dream cabinet for Sen. Barack Obama yesterday on the EbonyJet.com site, we listened. The headline: Obama should pick Colin Powell, President Bush’s former secretary of state, as vice president. “Forget about Hillary Clinton,” they write. “She can’t be trusted to watch Obama’s back and besides—he’ll get two for the cost of one with hubby Bill.” Powell has long dodged higher office, but could being part of the first-ever all-black ticket be tempting enough? Most of the picks make sense, like having internationalist Sen. Joe Biden as secretary of state and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who’s had many jobs in politics, as chief of staff. But one would cause angst: Lani Guinier as attorney general. Former President Bill Clinton tried her, but failed under a withering conservative attack. “The president caved, kicking his former Yale Law School classmate under the bus,” says EbonyJet. Here’s their full list
- Vice President—Colin Powell.
- Chief of Staff—Gov. Bill Richardson.
- Secretary of State—Sen. Joe Biden.
- Attorney General—Lani Guinier.
- Secretary of Defense—Sam Nunn.
- National Security Advisor—Susan Rice. She now serves as the Obama campaign’s senior foreign policy advisor.
- Secretary of Veteran Affairs—Rep. John Murtha.
- Department of Energy—Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire.
- Secretary of Commerce—Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs.
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Obama Powell Ticket
Obama Powell should be the ticket but not for novelty reasons.
With only 3000 characters to comment, I would not be able to finish a narrative on why this ticket works. So I'll make a few points until I run out of space.
1. Powell is a Republican and could bring moderate (R) endorsements.
2. World respect for Powell even after his mistakes in Bush admin.
3. Mission focus. CP priority = the Middle East. No one is smarter or more respected on the subject.
4. One term. I do not believe CP has aspirations for the presidency. Term II would be time for Clinton or another who would be next Pres.
5. He'll bring money f/mid and center.
6. Respected by Defense & State Dept.
7. Proves bipartisanship.
8. Isolates age issue (same age as McCain).
9. Isolates race. CP is proven loyal to country, not an unknown like Sen. Obama
10."THERE WILL BE NO (R) VP CONTENDER". No one McCain might pick can compare to CP.
11. Cabinet level experience.
12. Military expert. Not even McCain measures up.
13. Can do "if needed". No doubt can be Pres.
14. Sends message to far left and far right (serious about bi-partisanship & Country before Party).
15. Shows courage (Obama and CP).
16. Republicans make history (1st Black VP).
17. Shows (R) are sincere about including (respecting) minorities.
18. Sends message to the world that U.S is militarily strong and ready.
19. Atonement (and accepting responsibility). Powell can campaign on the wrong he did in the Bush admin and his desire to correct it.
20. Rebuttal to any McCain policy on war.
21. Proven leader and dependable aid.
22. Bipartisan. Not just the appearance of inclusion, but actually considering and consulting moderates and conservatives.
23. Delivers the State of Virginia, probably secures Colorado and New Mexico,helps in Florida and Pennsylvania..
24. Delivers Israel. Powell is known loved and respected by Israel and U.S. Jews.
25. Obama Powell would be the capstone of the smartest, most intelligent, most enlightened, best educated administration in recent history. Only the brain thrust of such an administration can address the current and future challenges of our country. Knowledge of world history, U.S. history, military history, current affairs (national and international) without the arrogance of supposed military, social/cultural and business superiority is essential for the U.S to avoid the fate of other imperial dynasties such as Rome, Great Brittan and Mesopotamia.
I'll stop here (but I got more).
Vice-President
It's not a question of party with the ticket Obama-Powell but a
question of country , and it's will be unstoppable
no freakn way!
not a chance in hell
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