Anyone else heard the Gephardt VP rumor? (Please, God, say it ain't so...)

[AngryYoungMan]

According to Calpundit they're floating a trial balloon that Kerry will pick Gephardt:

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/

I fervently hope this doesn't happen. I can't imagine anyone being that stupid. But the rumor is afloat...

Comments?

[AntiCoup2K4]

1. Guess that would prove the fix was definitely in for Iowa.

And it would definitely mean Kerry's not getting my vote as a reward for it.

[Colin Ex]

4. The fix was in for IOWA?

That's a pretty wild assertion. Do you have anything to back it up?

-C

[AntiCoup2K4]

9. That disgusting ad that Kerry, Gep, and the "Torch" put out

comparing Dean to Osama Bin Laden. The robocalls made at 3 AM claiming to be from the Dean campaign, etc.

[emulatorloo]

15. Kerry Campaign Denounced Osama Ad

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=315016

As to Robocalls, were more likely than not ROVE ROVE ROVE stirring the pot. Standard repug operating procedure. . .read franken lies and the lying liars and you will see it is all according to repug script - divide and conquer.

[Maat]

2. That would be disappointing...

it certainly would not help us bring over independents or energize the base. I felt Gen. Clark would.

[Wickerman]

5. Clark would be fantastic at this juncture

we got Bush* on the international policy/defense ropes - I think Wes coudl really help out.

[Nashyra]

3. I think it has to do with an article

about Kerry picking his VP by the end of May for optimal press and so his veep could help him attack the rove machine. The article has a list of POSSIBLE candidates and gep is on it.

[Mz Pip]

6. Yeah, well, whatever

I support Kerry and I would vote for a Kerry/Gephardt ticket but Geez Lousie why don't we just call it Boring/Boringer

Mods - This would just be my second warning.

MzPip
:dem:

[maisey03]

7. I think he's a good choice!

I think (hope) that Kerry will choose someone who is strong on the trade and job issues. Kerry has some nice plans, but he doesn't have the history. Gephardt is kinda shady and dudlike, but that's something I'll be willing to put aside. I know a lot of undecideds who are unsure about Kerry on the economy - picking Gephardt would be a sign that he does care.

[Used and Abused]

8. Gephart is BORING

We need a younger candidate to offset Kerry and bring life back into the party.

[AnnitaR]

10. Great! Another multi decade record they can dig through!

Please tell me this is NOT going to happen!

Kerry is smarter than this right?

[Thrill]

11. We're in big trouble if

they are stupid enough to put him on the ticket. STUPID

[Mz Pip]

12. He came in

4th in a state he was hoping to win. What could he possibly bring to the ticket? Could he even help carry Missouri?

Can you imagine a Cheney/Gephardt debate? The mind boggles.

MzPip
:dem:

[robsul82]

14. People would DIE.

Just from looking for their eyebrows. Wowwwwwwwwwwww.

Later.

RJS

[TheFarseer]

13. I really like Gep

and it might be an OK choice since hes from the midwest and a battleground state, but I can't see him getting many people really fired up.

[waldenx]

16. it won't be Gephart

that choice isn't revolting enough.
It will be Miller or Breaux, so you all better prepare for a huge letdown.

[mobuto]

18. LOL

You really think Kerry will pick a running mate who has endorsed George Bush? Unless his name is John McCain, that possibility has no chance whatsoever. And Breaux? You must be joking. He's old and he brings nothing to the table.

[mzmolly]

17. EEK!

Helllllp!

Geps got some great points. But, I really hope Kerry chooses someone who was opposed to the war.

[mobuto]

19. Funny, my problem with Gephardt

is that he opposed Bill Clinton, publicly and repeatedly. He tried to humiliate Bill Clinton when they disagreed. When you're the leader of the President's party in Congress, you don't do that. Ever. Period. I think one of the dumbest things Clinton ever did was not firing his ass immediatly afterwards. Because if he had tried to get rid of Gephardt, he could have easily. Party unity is everything in the House.

[mzmolly]

21. You know that's food for thought too...

But, could Clinton fire him? Wasn't he elected?

[Kathleen04]

20. I have no problems w/ Gep..but..

I don't he would be a good VP complement for Kerry! I don't think he brings any more to the table than what Kerry already has..

[Thrill]

22. I could see it being Breaux

but not Zell

[incapsulated]

23. No, no, no, no, no...

I was open to the idea of Gep, once. Not anymore.

He is no guarantee of any State, I've been convinced, and what does he bring to the ticket except yawns and another long voting record for them to pour through and misrepresent?

Please, not Gep! :cry:

[fujiyama]

24. I suppose...

Gep would be a step up from Lieberman -- but that's really not saying anything at all.

Gep is a boring, old school pol. That's all that can be said about him. He seems like a nice guy but then again so does Tom Daschle. It might be interesting to Gep vs. Cheney regarding their lesbian daughters.

However that's not enough to risk having him on the ticket. I doubt he could even win a statewide race. Hell, he wouldn't have even kept his district if they hadn't redrawn it.

I REALLY hope Kerry is smarter than to have Gep for VP. I hope these are just floaters and the negative response would just automatically kill the idea.

[JVS]

25. Since Gephardt was the only pro-war candidate I could still stomach...

it sweetens the deal a bit. Gephardt has a strong labor record and even was willing to fight Clinton on that issue. That shows the kind of standing up for your beliefs that I like.

[jean]

26. Gephardt is more wooden than Gore - very bad choice

[Dr Fate]

27. Wow. A great way to bring ZERO excitement to the ticket.

It's true, we can "Kiss the baby"...

[JI7]

28. Gephardt is not as pro free trade as Kerry

gephardt opposes nafta and many other trade deals. i think he can help with blue collar voters. he has long ties with unions. i know they ended up supporting kerry in iowa also, but gephardt could help here. these voters tend to be anti globalization, but social conservatives.

[w4rma]

29. Neither is Edwards. (nt)