Should the VP bring heft on Economics or National Defense?
Quixote1818
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Thu Jun-19-08 12:53 AM
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Poll question: Should the VP bring heft on Economics or National Defense? |
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Originally I was thinking that it would be better to have a VP like Wes Clark to give Obama more heft on national security, foreign affairs and Iraq. But now with the economy in the tank and most Americans more concerned with their pocketbooks than Iraq I am thinking that Obama needs to pick someone who knows economics.
What do you think?
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Thu Jun-19-08 12:55 AM
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She has helped to bring Kansas out of a 1+ billion dollar debt without raising taxes. I imagine she knows how to balance a budget!
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Thu Jun-19-08 05:39 AM
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9. Will voters vote their interests or their fears? |
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That's a better way to sum up this poll. I think the Obama campaign will ask this question to help them choose their V.P.. It looks like Obama is trying shore up his national security creds with this ongoing national debate through the media with McCain on Iraq and terrorism. If it continues going well for Obama, he might feel okay picking Sebelius.
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tekisui
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Thu Jun-19-08 06:03 AM
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12. I think voting on the economy has as mych "fear potential" |
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as National Security.
Everyone should be scared to death of McDubya's economic policies.
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Thu Jun-19-08 06:08 AM
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13. McCain won't be running on an economic platform of fear |
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but he will be running on a national security platform of fear.
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tekisui
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Thu Jun-19-08 06:17 AM
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14. I am suggesting Obama run on an economic platform of fear. |
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The Republican War Recession. It's getting worse everyday, and we can't afford anymore chimpy-economics.
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napi21
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Thu Jun-19-08 01:21 AM
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2. I think national defense because I'm scared to death that hrub is going to attack Iran by Sept. |
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If did that in Sept. if we don't have a very strong defense person on our ticket, we're screwed! I'm positive most of the people will go to McNuts because of his former military experience, wrong as that may be.
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MrSlayer
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Thu Jun-19-08 02:23 AM
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3. With General Clark you get both. |
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We all know his military/diplomacy/national security credentials but he also taught economics at West Point and holds a degree in economics from Oxford.
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Thu Jun-19-08 02:55 AM
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4. (In my best Johnny Carson voice.....) "I did not know that." |
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Clark was an economist before he was a General? That's good to know. Though I'm not sure how much a VP can directly impact the economic stuff.
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Thu Jun-19-08 03:15 AM
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He also has degrees in philosophy and political science from Oxford. He's a very, very smart man and deep and humble. I really wanted him to be President.
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Thu Jun-19-08 05:40 AM
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11. WOW! Didn't know about his economics background. |
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His stock is rising every single day.
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harun
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Thu Jun-19-08 08:24 AM
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15. Clark is the total package. |
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Thu Jun-19-08 08:43 AM
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Thu Jun-19-08 03:16 AM
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6. 1.) Executive Branch experience (governor) 2.) National Security. |
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Thu Jun-19-08 03:21 AM
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7. Richardson fits that bill nicely. |
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Although he may be better suited for Secretary of State. It would be a winner if chosen.
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Thu Jun-19-08 05:40 AM
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10. Sebelius would be better for the economy, Clark or Biden would be better for national security. |
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Richardson for Secretary of State is looking good though.
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Thu Jun-19-08 05:19 AM
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8. I voted other. It would be great to have someone who could reach both. |
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I think there are other things to factor in as well.
My VP picks go in this order:
1.) Hillary Clinton (In my opinion she is by far the best pick for VP) 2.) John Edwards (not a lot of foreign policy experience but a great campaigner. Brings a lot to the table. My number 2 pick) 3.) Joe Biden (what can I say. It's Biden. I would perfectly understand if he were the nominee.
My least favorite right now is Webb. For many reasons. Oh, and Hagel and Nunn are obviously no good.
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Thu Jun-19-08 08:44 AM
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18. As stated above.... Clark has both. |
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He was a general and taught economics at West Point (using his degrees in economics, philosophy and political science).
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Thu Jun-19-08 08:36 AM
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16. I voted national defense |
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I think Obama has a pretty solid grasp on the economics aspect. I realize that Obama has an educational background in terms of studying political science and international relations, but someone with some foreign policy/military experience would help a great deal.
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Thu Jun-19-08 09:13 AM
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19. Economics - Schweitzer |
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...and, he has a plan to gain the U.S. energy independence in 15 years.
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