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

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

By U.S. News Staff

August 19, 2008 RSS Feed Print

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.

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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..

A REGISTERED VOTER, of 6:59AM August 24, 2008

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.

MR. B. of AZ 7:00AM August 23, 2008

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

Gabby of AZ 3:57AM August 23, 2008

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