marcambinder.theatlantic.com - 7/29/2008
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The following three Democrats are being vetted by Eric Holder and
Caroline Kennedy and there is independent evidence that Obama is taking a
serious look at them:
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Gov. Tim Kaine, Sen. Evan Bayh. Additionally, allies of Sen. Joe Biden say that he is under serious consideration, although he is not being subjected to the same level of vetting.
The huffing and puffing ...
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VEEPSTAKES: Is Clinton Out?
Taylor Marsh —
... yet leading to evidence that Clinton is out. It’s also incredibly dismissive of Senator Clinton, not that this surprises me, no matter where it originates. Mainly because I have a feeling that’s exactly how many feel now that she’s gone from the race. The line in bold below is the kicker, regardless of the fact that Hillary has been around the political arena long
enough so that Obama’s team knows what she brings, good and bad. But still,
in my estimation, there is no way they wouldn’t vet her through his committee. ...
Obama’s Veepables
PoliBlog: A Rough Draft of my Thoughts —
Via Marc Ambinder
The following three Democrats are being vetted by Eric Holder and Caroline Kennedy and there is independent evidence that Obama is taking a serious look at them:
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Gov. Tim Kaine, Sen. Evan Bayh.
Additionally, allies of Sen. Joe Biden say that he is under serious consideration, although he is not being subjected to the same level of vetting.
Of the list, Ambinder notes:
Sebelius and Kaine are both governing choices, not ...
The Obama Veepstakes
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... Marc has the latest. He says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Gov. Tim Kaine, and Sen. Evan Bayh are under serious consideration and that Biden is also under consideration but not experiencing the same level of vetting. Marc's analysis: ...
Ambinder on VPs
Obsidian Wings —
... Marc Ambinder takes a look at the alleged “short list” of Democratic VPs — Bayh, Biden, Kaine, and Sebelius. I don’t really agree with his analysis though. In fact, I think he gets it precisely backwards. ...
Tuesday’s campaign round-up
Political Animal —
... * Following up on an earlier item, Marc Ambinder reports that there is “independent evidence” that the Obama campaign’s VP search committee is “taking a serious look” at three people: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana. Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, Ambinder noted, is also under serious consideration, “although he is not being subjected to the same level of vetting.” ...
Sebelius, Kaine, Bayh, Biden — take your pick of the apparent finalists.
Althouse —
Seems like Biden is really the best... ADDED: Adam Nagourney on why it's probably not going to be Clinton.
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Down To Four
The Democratic Daily —
... The following three Democrats are being vetted by Eric Holder and Caroline Kennedy and there is independent evidence that Obama is taking a serious look at them:Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Gov. Tim Kaine, Sen. Evan Bayh. ...
7/29: Yes We Kaine?
Blogometer —
... House and 8 years in the Senate, with his own Presidential run in 1988 under his belt, when Bill Clinton tapped him for VP. To compare Al Gore in 1992 to Claire McCaskill, a first term Senator, or Tim Kaine, a first term Governor, is simply ridiculous. Sure, the chemistry was important. Sure, the 'new' Democrat message was reinforced. But most importantly, no one thought Al Gore was not qualified to be President." OBAMA VEEPSTAKES II: Raising Kaine Now that Kaine is rumored to be on Obama's VP shortlist , liberal bloggers are turning their attention to the VA governor: MCCAIN ...
Veepstakes: Obama's choice
The Reaction —
By Michael J.W. Stickings According to Marc Ambinder, Obama's veep vetters are focusing on four condenders: Even Bayh; Joe Biden; Tim Kaine; and Kathleen Sebelius."Based on discussions with high-level Obama aides, I do not get the impression that Obama has made up his mind yet. These aides do say that Obama is narrowing his choices." According to Ambinder, ...
Veepstakes: Obama’s Choice
The Moderate Voice —
According to Marc Ambinder, Obama’s veep vetters are focusing on four condenders:
Even Bayh;
Joe Biden;
Tim Kaine; and
Kathleen Sebelius.
“Based on discussions with high-level Obama aides, I do not get the impression that Obama has made up his mind yet. These aides do say that Obama is narrowing his choices.”
According to Ambinder, Kaine and Sebelius are about governing, not campaigning, while Bayh and Biden are about legislating. The first two are outsiders, the second two are insiders. The first two are young and ...
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Report: Kaine, Biden, Bayh at Top of Obama's Veep List
talkleft.com 7/29/2008 — The Washington Post and Chicago Tribune's Swamp are saying the same thing: Obama's veep vetting is focusing most heavily on Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, Joe Biden, and Sen. Evan Bayh. Problem: If Joe Biden is the nominee, count me out . I couldn't even ...
Macker Said What?!?!?!?
marcambinder.theatlantic.com 7/24/2008 — Uber Clinton loyalist Terry McAullife wants Obama to choose his guy for VP.
You heard it right. His guy .
The former national chairman of the Democratic Party who ran Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign this year told 200 Democratic ...
The Short-List
boomantribune.com 7/27/2008 — Monica Langley, of the Wall Street Journal, is reporting on the short-lists for vice-presidential nominees: Obama: His focus now includes five colleagues in the U.S. Senate Joseph Biden, Evan Bayh, Chris Dodd, Hillary Clinton and Jack Reed and ...
Vice-President: Obama Must Be Looking At Kaine
openleft.com 7/29/2008 — Obama visited his campaign's vice-presidential selection offices today. And, in case you hadn't heard, Tim Kaine, Governor of Virginia, is being seriously vetted:
Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very ...
Kaine on VP Rumors: 'I'm Not Running for It. I Don't Want It.'
blogs.abcnews.com 7/29/2008 — ABC News' Tahman Bradley, Teddy Davis and Ayana Harry report: Virginia Governor Tim Kaine downplayed speculation Tuesday that he is on Sen. Bracak Obama's list of potential vice-presidential candidates. "I haven't sought it, I'm not running for it, I ...
You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me
shakespearessister.blogspot.com 7/29/2008 — Sources: Obama Campaign Seriously Vetting Kaine : Virginia governor Tim Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very serious" conversations with Sen. Barack Obama about joining the Democratic ticket and has provided documents to the campaign ...
Who Will Channel Hillary?
taylormarsh.com 7/30/2008 — BY TAYLOR MARSH
The economy is issue number one for Americans. So who in the general election
will speak to it for Democrats? Barack Obama can speak about the policy side of things, but who ...
Kaine Near Top of Obama's Short List —
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very serious" conversations with Sen. Barack Obama "about joining the Democratic ticket and has provided documents to the
campaign as it combs through his background," the Washington Post reports. Politico also cites sources that say Kaine is on a list of finalists. Sen. Evan Bayh, Sen. Joe Biden and Kansas Gov. Kathleen ...
Here’s At Least One Possible VP —
The Democratic Daily
In all the publicity about the ‘veep’ list, a few names continue to surface other then Hillary Clinton . We’ve heard about Tim Kaine (BTW: who the hell is he?), Evan Bayh , a couple of Republicans (screw ‘em) and then the one other name that keeps popping up: Joe Biden .
My personal take is that Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton can be more effective in the Senate ...
Why Virginia Progressives Turned Against Kaine —
Open Left - Front Page
One of the best local blogospheres in the country - Virginia's - emerged in 2005 out of the draft Clark campaign. Lowell Feld started the site Raising Kaine to support Tim Kaine for Governor, since Kaine was seen as a successor to Mark Warner, a Democrat who had governed effectively and progressively in the state. Kaine eventually won the race, and then the Virginia netroots and ...
I Want To Be Number Two: Tim Kaine —
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
According to myriad news reports on Wednesday, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has been in "serious" talks with Barack Obama about the vice presidential slot on the ticket. While the built-like-a-brick-outhouse governor is little-known outside the southern commonwealth, he is that rare breed: A Democratic officeholder in the South who hasn't been convicted of whoring or gambling.
So just who ...
Gov. Kaine —
The Corner on National Review Online
A friend writes, from Virginia.
...a child born on the day Tim Kaine took office would still not be ready for nursery school....What a partnership Obama and Tim would make. A dreamer - and a doer.
Read the whole thing here.
Getting Kained by the DNC —
Corrente
Still gasping from the Veneman blow to the gut, we must now courageously face the latest Obama VP trial balloon, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. Kaine first played up but is now playing down the buzz.
Perhaps we might humbly catch a glimpse of the plans of our FKD (Formerly Known as Democratic) Party overlords by examining Kaine more closely. Kaine was, you recall, selected by the DNC to ...
Just Asking... —
The Atlantic Politics Channel
Assuming that Gov. Tim Kaine and Gov. Kathleen Sebilius are both on Obama's short list, I wonder what the tight-lipped Obama world thinks about the leaks coming from Kaine allies as compared to the nada-nothing-bupkis coming from Sebelius's orbit?
Sabato’s Crystal Ball Special: VICE PRESIDENT TIM KAINE? —
The Moderate Voice
Apparently reporters have been pestering Larry Sabato, so he has issued a Special Edition of Sabato’s Crystal Ball: VICE PRESIDENT TIM KAINE? Pros and Cons of a New Dominion Decision.
We have no earthly idea if Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is Obama’s choice for Vice President. All we know is that distinguished reporters who claim to have good sources are calling and saying ...
Kaine's Mom Loves The Veep Buzz —
Hotline On Call Part Deux
WASHINGTON – VA Gov. Tim Kaine is officially in Washington today to talk traffic and see his daughter.
But asked by a local radio host if he'll be meeting with Barack Obama , who is also in town, Kaine said: "My daughter and I are spending family time together today, and that's the only secret meeting that's going to happen."
The governor, whose status as a "seriously considered" ...
Raising Kaine as Obama's Veep Pick? —
David Corn
Sorry for the all-too obvious cliché in the headline, but Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is the Conventional Wisdom Flavor of the Moment, when it comes to who will share the Democratic ticket with Barack Obama. MSNBC's First Read tipsheet sums it up:
Gov. Tim Kaine is all the rage today -- with a front-page Washington Post piece saying that he has had "very serious" conversations about ...
Kaine for Veep Balloon is Up —
Booman Tribune
Tim Kaine, Virginia's governor, is publicizing leaking the fact that he's been having serious discussions with Obama about the VP slot on the ticket, according to the Michael Shear and Shaileight "the Devil" Murray of The Washington Post: Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has told close associates that he has had "very serious" conversations with Sen. Barack Obama about joining the Democratic ...
Kaine, coy —
Ben Smith's Blog
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was coy on WTOP radio in Washington, D.C., a day after we and the Washington Post reported that he's a serious vice presidential contender.
He said he has "no secret meeting" with Obama today, but that "I don't talk about my conversations with the campaign."
Earlier in the show, Kaine and Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley were asked about ...
Men At the Top of Obama's VP List —
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Tim Kaine of Virginia is reportedly at the top of Obama's VP list . Tom Kaine is an excellent choice, if Obama wants to give women the finger again. Kaine has a faith based opposition to women's rights . Kaine also has little foreign policy experience . The other men said to be at the top of Obama's list are Senators Evan Bayh of Indiana and Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware. Jeralyn has ...
Are Obama and Kaine Meeting Today? —
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, rumored as a top vice presidential contender for Sen. Barack Obama, is in Washington, D.C. today. Obama is also in the nation's capital today. Meanwhile, Mike Allen notes that Obama, Kaine and their wives all went to Harvard Law School. Another interesting tidbit: Obama's and Kaine's mothers were both born in El Dorado, Kansas.
McCain, Obama running mates: Guess —
The Swamp
by Mark Silva
If Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have pared their short lists for running mates as much as confidants and speculators say they have, they are down to a very short list indeed: With names such as that of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine gaining stock for Obama in the speculative press, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty playing a certain ...
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Roger Ailes
Who? Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine appears to be emerging as the frontrunner in the race to be named Barack Obama’s Democratic vice presidential running mate. Kaine, a former Richmond mayor, would satisfy many of the criteria Obama is seeking in a running mate. He is an outside-the-Beltway type, suggesting he represents “change,” Obama’s key campaign theme. He also is very popular in an ...
Obama-Kaine trivia: El Dorado, KS, via Harvard —
Ben Smith's Blog
Mike Allen notes one:
Barack and Michelle Obama + Tim Kaine and wife Anne Holton = four Harvard law grads.
And here's another: Their mothers grew up, not just in Kansas, but in the town of El Dorado, KS (pop. 12,718).
Kaine said last May: “I was really liking this guy. When I found out his mother grew up in the same town as my mom, El Dorado, Kansas, I knew we knew we were ...
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