Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 6/5/08
Breaking news tonight. The meeting between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. After a long, tough primary race the former rivals sitting down face-to-face for the first time. What are they talking about? Is this the first step toward a dream ticket? We've got the Best Political Team on Television working all the angles.
Also tonight Candy Crowley's revealing interview with Senator Obama. What he said earlier today about picking Clinton as his running mate.
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I think Hillary just wouldn't compliment the ticket. She'd be a great Secretary of Health or of State, or do so well in the Senate. Obama is better off choosing a national security counterpart like Jim Webb.
I think the decision of VP is Obama's choice. If it's Hillary or anyone else it should be very well thought out. Down the road, hopefully, not tonight.
@ Jo Ann, Obama said he would meet with Hillary at a place and time of her choosing. That is all he is doing, he is just an honorable guy.
I do not think that they are talking about the VP, rather just trying to lay groundwork for her to transition.
I would love to be a fly on the wall in the room they are meeting in. A good jesture on his part to go there. I think they would make a good ticket and would have a good chance to beat McCain.
Ok, where are those tornadoes, more wacky weahter.
I have an inkling Hillary was perhaps informed today that she would NOT be getting the VP slot, and this is the reason for Wolfson's statement.
Goodness knows. Richardson for veep, people.
Kim,
Maybe not...... I don't know...... we will find it out soon......
I hope that Barack Obama has Hillary Clinton to run for Vice President.
Kim, I think that is true. She can't ignore the issues that would arise if she was on the ticket. Despite her sometimes mudslinging behavior, I truly think she wants what is best for the party.
Kim; All it shows is that he is desperate to get the votes of her supporters.
If Obama doesn't want Hillary as VP, for party unity, Hillary will then need to announce she never wanted VP. I believe there would be a lot of mad voters otherwise.
She better be on that ticket! She got nearly 50% of the support of all the Democrats.
Will Hillary's supporters continue to resist Obama if she comes out to publicly support him?
Mike, I think they both need each other.
Hillary has some pull still.
I would find it hard to believe that they will live happily ever after from just one meeting.
Love David Gergan and Donna Brazil. Too fair minded , reasonable people.
Obama is a class act. That is why he spoke so kindly of her the other night and why he's going to her house now. He understands the importance of doing this in a way that allows Hillary to 'save face' and still have a voice in the party.
I wonder if Bill is sitting in on that meeting....
I love Donna Brazile! She tells it like it is.
Do any of you think that it was the truth, when Howard Wolfson said today, she is not after the VP slot?
I agree with David, I also wondered if Bill was in the house. Do you think Bill will have an influrence on the two of them?
Like any stake out...Obama will probably slip out the back door if the press has camped out in the front yard.
Yes guys,
I agree with you guys, I hope so! I pray......... if she would like accept vice president, I am not sure maybe I am wrong........
I think Obama going to her house shows that he is sincere about his respect for her and doesn't hold any grudges or have false pride
I think it's gracious of him to go to her home.
Jo Ann, He needs her now more than she needs him.
I love the fact that the media is on the plane...so funny!
Hi there,
I am not sure about her as a VP...if he picks her out of his own volition then i will have to concede...but if I were him I would never pick her.
Hello bloggers! Sounds like Obama and Clinton are trying to show some party unity. Hillary's speech on Saturday should be interesting. I can't believe the media is in front of Hillary's home in DC!
Very kind of Obama to meet Hillary at her house. I hope he had something to eat before he went.
Obama is between a rock and a hard place...
On one hand – he probably feels that he needs her on the ticket to have any chance of winning the election.
On the other hand – she's more qualified than he is, so that probably threatens him.
Hello everyone!
I'm so happy to hear that Obama and Clinton are discussing things
I think after Saturday both Hillary and Barack need to take at least take Sunday off.....they need a break
Hi Anderson and everyone! Can't believe Obama actually went to Clinton's home. He must really want those votes.
Wow, this is really exciting breaking news. And, of course, Candy is right on top it.
Can't wait to see 'WHAT' we learn in the next hour.
Thanks, Candy, for keeping your 'peeps' in the loop.
Hey Y'all !! I bet Hillary and Obama are sitting in her den enjoying "cocola drinks" chatting and watching 360 and laughing and just having a big time !!
I am happy the two are having a chance to meet. This is the beginning of the healing. Don't you guys think so?
I'd so love to be a fly on the wall...
I think it is great that he went to her house, this is a good idea.
I'm glad they're talking. That's always good .
Hello Anderson, Erica, and Bloggers!
I can't wait hear from Obama and Clinton breaking news right now..... I hope they will ticket team tonight.........
I'd really prefer to let the dust settle for a couple of weeks, before any announcements of potential running mates.
Hi everyone. The results of the meeting should be interesting. Can't wait to see Candy's interview.
I hope Clinton and Obama stay mum on the details of their meeting for awhile. It's not too much to ask to wait until Saturday to see what the scoop will be.
Good evening Anderson, Erica and bloggers I hope it will be an interesting show tonite.
I am glad to hear that Barack and Hillary are meeting tonight. It is very important. Tells you alot that Barack would go to Hillary's home to meet
I'm wondering about Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, how the meeting will turn out?
Good Evening 360 Bloggers! (Hi Megan!)
Hillary Clinton will have more power if she remains in the Senate. Keeping as many Democrats in the House and Senate should be a priority. And let's hear it for Bill Richardson for VP or Secretary of State.
Hi Anderson, Erica and bloggees!!!