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Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) as surprise Obama VP pick

by Practical Progressive, Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:20:28 PM EST

Just posted moments ago under the banner "HOOSIER VALUES"

http://thepage.time.com

This would definitely be a surprise and, if it happens (which I think is unlikely) would likely prod McCain into choosing Lieberman or a moderate Republican like Ridge who supports abortion rights.

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Halperin is such a fucking idiot (none / 0)

He is intolerable.

by highgrade on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:21:51 PM EST

Re: Halperin floating (none / 0)

Halperin doesn't know his butt from page eight.

That said, I'd support an Obama/Lugar ticket!

The universe is a casual place, not a suit-and-tie affair.

by mtnspirit on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:22:14 PM EST

Agreed, however... (2.00 / 3)

I draw the line at an Obama/Luthor ticket.

by TCQuad on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:26:20 PM EST
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How about (none / 0)

Obama / Sideshow Bob '08? I can see pluses and minuses.

by Dumbo on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:31:01 PM EST
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Re: How about (2.00 / 1)

I'd be concerned about the influence of the Big Rake lobby.

by TCQuad on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:50:04 PM EST
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Re: How about (2.00 / 1)

Obama/Jabba the Hutt?

To appeal to the business community

"You might well think that. I couldn't possibly comment"

by xenontab on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:51:41 PM EST
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I am sorry (none / 0)

but not going to happen. Lugar over Bayh? Right.

by linc on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:24:37 PM EST

I would vastly prefer (none / 0)

Lugar to Bayh. But it would still be a bad idea. Lugar is a loose cannon for the Republicans at the best of times. A few "honest man" comments from running-mate Lugar at the wrong time could torpedo Obama.

by Dumbo on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:32:31 PM EST
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Re: I would vastly prefer (none / 0)

Lugar a loose cannon? You have to be kidding. That's not his temperament at all.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:50:42 PM EST
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I tend to agree on your assessments of Halperin (none / 0)

But hey, there's not much more to talk about right now and this is intriguing. Why not have at it? Its no more baseless than any of the other speculation we've engaged in. ;)

by Practical Progressive on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:24:48 PM EST

Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) as surpris (none / 0)

His article provides no real evidence, just a couple of random quotes from Obama that he "respects" Luger, combined with his statement about the qualities he's looking for in a VP.

by rfahey22 on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:26:46 PM EST

Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) as surpris (none / 0)

LOL. The games are getting silly now.

by Skaje on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:28:11 PM EST

I think they want to name every possibility so (none / 0)

they could say we told you so

You may not agree with What I say but don't forget I am a Democrat

by indydem99 on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:32:00 PM EST
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Re: I think they want to name every possibility so (none / 0)

the true "silly season"

by alamedadem on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:34:58 PM EST
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Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) as surpris (none / 0)

Intriguing, but maybe a tad too much change ;0)

Faced with the choice between changing one's mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof.

by jsfox on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:33:50 PM EST

Re: Lugar (none / 0)

...didn't realize Obama had a foreign policy problem, and if he did, only he himself could solve it. I think he's pretty confident in his own judgment and abilities and made it clear he wanted an economic partner.

by alamedadem on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:34:08 PM EST

My take, exactly (none / 0)

by ttmiskovsky on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 03:36:49 AM EST
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Um (none / 0)

If he's got to pick a Republican it would be Hagel, whom I would prefer anyway.

I don't see either happening, though.

by Reaper0Bot0 on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:35:17 PM EST

Halperin hinted at this days ago (none / 0)

Lugar is 76 years old and, unlike Hagel, HAS endorsed McCain for President.

It's just stupid.

by ChrisG7 on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:35:47 PM EST

Re: Halperin hinted at this days ago (none / 0)

Also, if Obama was going to choose a Republican running mate, I think he would have had to drop that at least a week ago in order to smooth over relations with delegates angry that he did not choose from within the party. Announcing a GOPer four days before the convention doesn't give them enough to time to quash a floor fight over the VP pick.

by Practical Progressive on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:40:53 PM EST
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Breaking: Test message just in! (2.00 / 1)

"Dear supporter, today our campaign joins in a historic partnership with Heismann Trophy Winner, O.J. Simpson. Together we will move America forward. Yes we can."

by Dumbo on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:36:45 PM EST

Re: Breaking: Test message just in! (2.00 / 1)

I about spit out my beer.

Not cool, man. Funny, though.

by Reaper0Bot0 on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:39:40 PM EST
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Halperin Is Insane (none / 0)

Enough said.

I do believe it'll be a surprise pick though: Hillary Clinton.

by Hatch on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:52:50 PM EST

Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) (none / 0)

I think Obama will pick McCain as his running mate.

by slynch on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 08:58:22 PM EST

Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) (none / 0)

And then McCain will pick Obama to be his running mate. As the two tickets become one, it will be up to the Ralph Nader/Woody Harrelson ticket to save us all.

by Skaje on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 09:08:56 PM EST
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Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) (none / 0)

Obama/Tyler Durden '08. President by day, radical anarchist vice president by night.

by Cincinnatus on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 02:43:59 AM EST
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Re: Halperin floating Sen. Lugar (R-IN) as surpris (2.00 / 1)

Barack Obama/ Jeb Bush!

(I got this info on the down low)

Welcome to a landslide WITH white working class, latinos, women and holding on sweeties!!!

by spacemanspiff on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 09:20:08 PM EST

Halperin floating Sen. Lugar as Veep? (none / 0)

Not going to happen. Mark Halperin is a giant douche.

See how Saxby Chambliss is helping you!

by Spiffarino on Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 10:29:27 PM EST

What this shows is (none / 0)

some people will say anything to get attention; no matter how stupid it is--Halperin totally proves that.

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations. -- David Friedman

by pollbuster on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 12:16:01 AM EST

Is this like Chris Angel or something (none / 0)

He's Floating Senator Lugar?

Is he going to pass metal rings over him to show there are no wires?

On Nov 4th, we elected "the smart guy" and the world celebrated!

by WashStateBlue on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 01:13:31 AM EST

pwnd: anybody clicked on the link last night? (none / 0)

Now don't jump on me, but I clicked on the link to find the Lugar info.
Halperin updates his page and you can see how late it is.

DREAM TEAMMATE
(picture of Hillary Clinton)
Non-members of the political class, listen up:
EVERYONE in the political class is talking about the possibility of Obama shocking the world and picking Hillary Clinton as his running mate.

To get the inside scoop on what this speculation is based on, click here.

(second page)
What the Speculation of a Clinton Veep Choice is Based On

NOTHING!!!!

by ttmiskovsky on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 03:48:13 AM EST

Re: Halperin floating (none / 0)

It is so easy
Obama/Torres 08

She is a woman who at over 40 won medals in China
(Silver in the 50 fer chrissakes!)

A more present inspiration than Clinton...

It would be a landslide..

http://www.eyespyfilms.com/portrait%20jp egs/dara_tessa_01.jpg

"harlequin speech of suicide, demanding instantaneous lobotomy"

by nogo postal on Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 09:23:23 AM EST

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