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Cali Coug · 11-05-2008, 08:56 PM

So, the election is only a day behind us, but I think Biden presents some interesting questions for an Obama administration. He is going to be pretty old if Obama were to stay in the White House for 8 years. Would he be a viable candidate at that point? I am not so sure.

Obama is pragmatic and an excellent strategist. Could we see a change in VP for the next election? I would guess that we do, and I would bet on Mark Warner for VP. He is an extraordinarily popular Virginian who would be in the 4th year of his Senate term (after serving as governor of VA and being a very successful businessman). I could see Warner then running for president and taking someone like Napolitano as VP (lock up the west with the south, and lock up women).

That would be a very tough ticket. If Republicans can't take back VA and NC or the west, they will be in the minority for a really long time.

Again, it is insanely early to think about this stuff, but I find it fun to contemplate.

TripletDaddy · 11-05-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

So, the election is only a day behind us, but I think Biden presents some interesting questions for an Obama administration. He is going to be pretty old if Obama were to stay in the White House for 8 years. Would he be a viable candidate at that point? I am not so sure.

Obama is pragmatic and an excellent strategist. Could we see a change in VP for the next election? I would guess that we do, and I would bet on Mark Warner for VP. He is an extraordinarily popular Virginian who would be in the 4th year of his Senate term (after serving as governor of VA and being a very successful businessman). I could see Warner then running for president and taking someone like Napolitano as VP (lock up the west with the south, and lock up women).

That would be a very tough ticket. If Republicans can't take back VA and NC or the west, they will be in the minority for a really long time.

Again, it is insanely early to think about this stuff, but I find it fun to contemplate.

North Carolina won't go to a Republican.

heh.

exUte · 11-05-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

So, the election is only a day behind us, but I think Biden presents some interesting questions for an Obama administration. He is going to be pretty old if Obama were to stay in the White House for 8 years. Would he be a viable candidate at that point? I am not so sure.

Obama is pragmatic and an excellent strategist. Could we see a change in VP for the next election? I would guess that we do, and I would bet on Mark Warner for VP. He is an extraordinarily popular Virginian who would be in the 4th year of his Senate term (after serving as governor of VA and being a very successful businessman). I could see Warner then running for president and taking someone like Napolitano as VP (lock up the west with the south, and lock up women).

That would be a very tough ticket. If Republicans can't take back VA and NC or the west, they will be in the minority for a really long time.

Again, it is insanely early to think about this stuff, but I find it fun to contemplate.

The Repubs would love to run against Napolitano. Ever checked out the condition of Arizona. This woman wants to pay for every kids college education......in the midst of a multibillion dollar deficit. Bring her on.

Cali Coug · 11-05-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by exUte

The Repubs would love to run against Napolitano. Ever checked out the condition of Arizona. This woman wants to pay for every kids college education......in the midst of a multibillion dollar deficit. Bring her on.

In my hypo, she would be the VP, and is pretty unlikely her record is at all at issue. Even if it is, she is a great governor and wildly popular.

TheAzzuri · 11-06-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

So, the election is only a day behind us, but I think Biden presents some interesting questions for an Obama administration. He is going to be pretty old if Obama were to stay in the White House for 8 years. Would he be a viable candidate at that point? I am not so sure.

Obama is pragmatic and an excellent strategist. Could we see a change in VP for the next election? I would guess that we do, and I would bet on Mark Warner for VP. He is an extraordinarily popular Virginian who would be in the 4th year of his Senate term (after serving as governor of VA and being a very successful businessman). I could see Warner then running for president and taking someone like Napolitano as VP (lock up the west with the south, and lock up women).

That would be a very tough ticket. If Republicans can't take back VA and NC or the west, they will be in the minority for a really long time.

Again, it is insanely early to think about this stuff, but I find it fun to contemplate.

A lot can happen in eight years, or or even four for that matter. In 2004, there was a markedly different landscape. For example, few people had heard of a certain state senator from Illinois.
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BlueHair · 11-06-2008, 03:09 AM

I would like to see the Republican party head in a Libertarian direction. They are in a tough situation. They don't appeal to minorities and young people. I think they are in serious trouble.

BarbaraGordon · 11-06-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHair

I would like to see the Republican party head in a Libertarian direction. They are in a tough situation. They don't appeal to minorities and young people. I think they are in serious trouble.

The party is hemorrhaging membership. I'd post the graph, but I haven't been able to find lately. It's not pretty.

il Padrino Ute · 11-06-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueHair

I would like to see the Republican party head in a Libertarian direction. They are in a tough situation. They don't appeal to minorities and young people. I think they are in serious trouble.

Has it ever appealed to minorities and young people? Perhaps pre-Korean War?

BlueHair · 11-06-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Has it ever appealed to minorities and young people? Perhaps pre-Korean War?

I don't think so, but minorities won't be minorities for much longer. People generally move to the right as they age, but I'm not sure about the current 18-29 age group. They seem pretty liberal. I don't like the idea of a one party system, so I hope they change their tune or a new party rises quickly.

BlueHair · 11-06-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

The party is hemorrhaging membership. I'd post the graph, but I haven't been able to find lately. It's not pretty.

What do you think the solution is? Maybe a move to the center would help.

11-05-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	Looking WAY down the road... So, the election is only a day behind us, but I think Biden presents some interesting questions for an Obama administration. He is going to be pretty old if Obama were to stay in the White House for 8 years. Would he be a viable candidate at that point? I am not so sure. Obama is pragmatic and an excellent strategist. Could we see a change in VP for the next election? I would guess that we do, and I would bet on Mark Warner for VP. He is an extraordinarily popular Virginian who would be in the 4th year of his Senate term (after serving as governor of VA and being a very successful businessman). I could see Warner then running for president and taking someone like Napolitano as VP (lock up the west with the south, and lock up women). That would be a very tough ticket. If Republicans can't take back VA and NC or the west, they will be in the minority for a really long time. Again, it is insanely early to think about this stuff, but I find it fun to contemplate.

11-06-2008, 03:09 AM	#6
BlueHair Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,148	I would like to see the Republican party head in a Libertarian direction. They are in a tough situation. They don't appeal to minorities and young people. I think they are in serious trouble.