John,
It would be very interesting to see the process that each of these men use to select their running mates. Wonder if they really go through the same process or if they look at and do things differently?

I for one can't wait to see whom they ask to run with them.

Cindy...Ga.

Instead of the Dems getting together, it seems that they are still split. But it's not just the Hillary supporters, it's elected officials. I just read on CNN's main page that a Congressman from Oklahoma will not endorse Obama.

I would like to learn more about this. Are there any rumors that there is going to be a rumble at the convention? Is this part of a plan which started with Hillary keeping her delegates? Interesting. Instead of Obama gaining support after his win, it seems that he is losing it.

John: Very interesting. I, too, am intriqued with the VP process. I would guess there is a strategy tied to each person on the so-called "short list". It would be helpful to understand the backgrounds of each of them or at least to understand what their strengths are and why they may be on that "favorites" list. Thanks.

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

I am with Carol – you have to flesh out this story about the congressman from Oklahoma not backing Barack Obama. Just one phrase does your readers an injustice.

I can't wait to see who McShame picks for VP... can you imagine? Teflon John and Plastic Fake Smile Romney.

People are taking themselves out of the running for VP for a variety of reasons that probably have nothing to do with Obama. It's still early yet. Team Obama is a well oiled political machine with very smart people running it. McCain hasn't a clue to what's about to hit him in November.

The Democratics will be fine. One Congressman not endorsing Obama is not a problem. Please feel free to mention all the other's who endorsed Sen. Obama effective 6/3/08.

And let's not forgot the thousands perhaps even millions of people who are not represented in these polls and forums who will be voting for Sen. Obama come Nov 4, 2008.

I think Caroline Kennedy would be a great running mate.

2 birds with 1 stone – An African American and female.

San Francisco, Ca

People are free, Carol, to endorse or not. I very much doubt that Clinton-supporters would "rumble" at the convention. TRUE DEMOCRATS know, all to well, that ONLY a united party can win.

So he won't be picked, and he won't serve....NEXT.....

John McCain has been in talks with President Bush to figure out who would be McCain's best running mate. Rumor has it a Bush loyalist will be on the ticket. McCain/Bush '08 – we are winning in the world!

John,
Oh well, another one bites the dust. Such is politics.
The important thing I want to comment on is your marriage to Dana Bash. What a charming couple! Congratulations and best wishes!!!

Mari, I agree, and I hope there is a united party. But, I still find it strange that Hillary is hanging on to her delegates – there's got to be a reason for that. The pundits and the Dems have been insisting for months that the party will unite as soon as a nominee is chosen. I don't know why these two (Strickland and Boren) would publically announce that they are still not too crazy about this idea when the Dems are trying to put on their alls-forgiven, happy faces.

There is a detailed story on the Boren (OK) decision not to endorse Obama. Boren is merely being honest about his feelings while others are just pretending to support the poor choice of the Democratic elite.

Clinton would never try to start anything at the convention because she has learned from the primary election that the Party hacks (see superdelegates) don't have either the brains or the courage to go against the badwagon candidate, Obama.

I am, however, looking forward to seeing Hillary have her day in the sun and be nominated in Denver just like many other candidates who had much, much lower percentages of the vote than she does when they were nominated.

Wow, that Strickland, what an ambitious guy. Guess it's better he be left behind, with an attitude like that, I don't see how he could work with what is possibly one of the best working political teams ever! Talk about sore losers!

First the Congressman from Oklahoma is supporting Obama just not endorsing because his state went for Hillary. Second if she gives up her delegates by law she can't beg for donors to get her out of debt.

Some people are satisfied with the job they have and don't want the higher office – there are all sorts of reasons to turn down a higher office. Don't assume its just because Hillary lost.

It is going to be interesting to see who the vice presidential candidates are on both sides of the aisle. And it would be interesting to know what the main criteria is that each nominee is looking for.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Forget about women and ethnic candidate for Vice President. Two ethnic candidates (President and V.P.) will lose! That will alienate many independent and conservative voters, and definitely, they will vote for McCain. Do not underestimate them. Our best solution for our country is to select Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for Obama’s Vice President! Vladimir Putin made a superb job for rejuvenating Russia from ashes to the rise of world energy superpower. Putin has enormous experiences for security and defense that Obama will need him for these fields. We need Vladimir Putin for our country to rejuvenate our economy. You never find a better V.P. Candidate than Vladimir Putin for Obama’s Vice President!

The Process will be what it will be! Then the One Will Be!

Obama's first and only choice should be Hillary, she has earned it and would make a great VP, if not I will vote for McCain. Its really a simple choice.

Bush is talking to McCain about who the next Vice President will be. He will let him know when the right time comes.
We really need to relax and let Bush talk to McCain about it.
Obama is trying to figure out who to pick and he is asking everyone about it. Once Clinton helps him out he will understand who to pick with confidence. We just need to let them talk about it.

I think Condeleza Rice would be a good running mate for McCain. She is intelligent, young, and would attract the female and minority voters that are searching for someone since Clinton is out.

I sure hope thatMcCain is at least trying to talk to Colin Powell.

Also, I hope that Obama is talking to an Argyle sock being worn on his right hand.

It's strange that after gettignthe required delegate to be the nominee for the democratic party. I have not heard a single thing from AC360 or any of CNN's program's about him. All I hear is the continous analysis of HRC's speech. How fair and balanced is it. NO wonder none of HRC's support wants to be Obama's VP. They want to stampede him to pick Hillary, since everybody mentioned are systematically declining and saying they support Obama. What hypocrisy.

I guess in keeping her delegates, she hopes to make a last effort to woo the delegates at Denver. Suspending her campaign when the primaries have ended is just a way to keep the "light off her" whiile some behind the scene moves are being made. That is why, I believe CNN has kept talking about her qualities and that off Chelsea (Today on AC360). What irony?

I think nobody will accept being Obama's VP. And Everybody knows the answer but wont be true to themselves.

Barack Obama/Wesley Clark ticket anyone????

Obama has acknowledged that his choice for VP will be highly scrutinized, more so than McCain's, because there is a shorter overall record. His mantra of "change" would be poorly served by a choice that is perceived as being more about politics than governing. Being a relative outsider to Washington may be seen as a plus, but when elected it may be a negative. McCain will continue to hit hard on Obama's perceived weakness on foreign affairs because that is likely the only strategy where they believe the current climate favors them. Looking at all of the above, there are only a few names that fit the bill. Sam Nunn of Georgia need not be an "attack mode" VP candidate; he can instead be a calming voice of reassurance on international affairs, while later serving the positive role that Mr Cheney did not fill. That he might help in Georgia is true, but is in fact a minor consideration. Tom Daschle is another similarly experienced well-respected man, One can be a voice of change while simultaneously relying on experience of more seasoned elders with the Washington experience to help implement change.

I thoguth race didnt matter. Why cant there be two minorities on a ticket? One balck, one latin, One black , one Jew? If race or background is not an issue, Obama should be allowed to choose Gary Locke (former Gov of Washington and Filipino) and their should be no issue. But its ok to choose two white men? Odd how that works. A female of any race or ehtnic group should not be an issue either. Its interesting how choosing a white candidate doesnt alienate but choosing a latin or Black does. amazing america...amazing.. Lastly , of all the 400 superdelegates that support Obama and the 18 million plus that voted for him, we dwell on one lone superdelegate from Oklahoma? amazing lol. What about the many GOps that still have issue with McCain, but I guess thats not an issue lol. I think both parteis are equally divided since there are a lot of sore losers in both camps.

Goomorning Anderson Cooper and to America. This type of split among the party has never happened in history. This is crazy, these politicians are not for the people as you can see. Its not about you guys, its about whats good for the country. I feel that if you guys cant come together as a party you dont need to be a politician. Most of our elected officials dont care what happens to this country as long as it doesnt effect them. We need a overhaul of our entire government. They need to be on a shorter leesh. Bush for example he needs to go to jail or impeachment. He just brought down our entire country. He didnt protect american jobs, gas is outrageous, what possitive did he do for the country, ask yourself people. Remember america Republicans had power for 8 years, its not all Bush fault. Ask yourself do you want republicans in control. .

Maybe some are reading more into the Governor's comments than are there. I wouldn't be surprised if many Hillary faithfuls would have a similiar response to the question.

The majority of Democrats will support the Democrat nominee even though it was not their choice as the differences between Obama and Clinton are slight compared to those between the Democrats and Republicans.

And who in their right mind would vote for McSame,? He has already admitted his lack of knowledge on economics and has already highlighted the same. The Mortgage Crisis will only get worse under his leadership. His Health Program is only for the elite and those who can afford to pay. He will keep the Iraq war going indefinitely and turn a blind eye to Veterans needing Health Care and Financial Assistance. He has no workable education program. And Foreign Countries see him as a joke! – There is the Choice ?

Jeffrey I beg to differ I think Gen Powell would attract some reppublicans and independents........... Speaking as an ethnic person ofcourse.............

Ok, Don't accept and what is that supposed to mean?
Don't accept, we got the hint. Strickland is waiting on Hillary's come back he thinks at the Democratic Convention.

All Strickland supporters remember this, when he comes up for re-election.

NO Strickland, NO Hillary and NO Bayh for Obama's VP