NO to a Clinton-Obama ticket. A great many of us in Colorado and many of our surrounding states would not vote for such a ticket. Anything that says Clinton is disagreeable to those of us that do not live anywhere near an ocean. We would vote McCain before anything having to do with Clinton. "Verdict" seems to be hung up on a Clinton-Obama ticket as the topic comes up too many times. Move on to something more interesting.

Why would he want Hillary as VP and Bill as MVP in his House, constantly looking over his shoulder for their own political gain? Sen. Obama needs someone on HIS ticket that compliments him. Someone that will work with him, for him and not against him. Someone on CNN stated, "If Hillary were to be his running mate, he might need a taster." One of the best analygies ever! Also, for the same reasons, I don't think it should be someone that she and her campaign generals suggest. Can we say "Spygate?" Don't we typically have a Northern / Southern combination? He's Chicago, she's NY. Anyway, it seems like only those who are for Clinton want this match up as it's the only thing they feel is left to them. For the reasons stated above, it won't work and it's not going to happen! DAN, thank you for allowing me to vent.

Obama, I agree Obama should pick a candidate that is more compatible with him, that will contribute to uniting the Democratic Party. Not one who competes in this campaign based on divisiveness. If the Obama and HRC are on one ticket, I will not vote. Given the history of the Clinton's, and their lack of transparency, I just can not vote for such a ticket. It's Obama or no vote Obama/Kennedy would be a great ticket. Obama/Biden or Obama/Powell also a great combination or Obama/Dodd.

Senator Obama hasn't pandered to voters. Why should he start now by pandering to Clinton supporters by offering her a place on his ticket? Hillary is far too polarizing and would do more harm than good. Many of her own supporters have bailed out. More undeclared super delegates are coming out in favor of Obama. Clearly, the Democratic party is tiring of her antics. There are also a lot of Republicans and Independents who back Obama which will more than make up for the handful of die hard Hillary supporters who vow never to support Obama. Hillary Clinton would never be content with a number two spot to anyone. Didn't she consider herself co-president with Bill? Remember her "two for one" comments in 1992? Somehow, the idea of Hillary as Obama's Vice President makes me think of the movie "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?".

OMG! No way, she is so divisive and destructive that she is now continuing the race purely on a selfish attitude. She will definitely undermine his position as the President. Then there will be the problem of having to put with an unofficial DEPUTY PRESIDENT Bill. She really doesn't care for the party, its only ME the Billary attitude. For goodness and God sake, never, never allow her to be anywhere near the White House. Bill will always sneak in a corner and start his old nonsense and when caught he will proclaim ' IDID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN. There will be no meaning of Obama's message of CHANGE & HOPE.

Let's see: 1) She is so combative and divisive she would likely offend independents more than she attracts democrats; 2) Who represents the old politics better than Bill, Hil, James Carville and even Terry McAuliffe? That's not consistent with Obama's message;
3) I, for one, am tired of "experience" in Washington. Cheney, Rumsfeld, Libby. That was enough of an experience for me! 4) Remembering the Clinton's exit from the White House will certainly offend many potential voters when they're reminded of the rash of pardons, removal of property and other classless acts.

So, I vote no for Clinton as VP and no for Clinton as Co-VP.

Since when is Senator Kennedy running the show? I was hoping Edwards would show some real courage and join Senator Clinton. Now I think Edwards is just another lemming getting ready to follow the masses off the cliff. No one has any idea what Obama can or cannot do because he has no track record to prove what he has done in the past. What we do have is hatred and racism from his pastor and his friend Farrakan. He may think he is going to get Hillary's voters to come around to his side but obviously he hasn't been paying attention. There is NO WAY in the world I would give him my vote.

Dan, so far you're doing a fantastic work, so please move on. Don't waste you're time on the issue of VP for Obama. When the time comes, there are other equally if not better qualified candidates in the Democratic party like the House speaker Nancy Pelosi who would do a fantastic job. She is experienced and articulate and the she is really the next in line for the VP.

That is such a scary thought. I don't even like the sound of that. I'd like to see Obama pick Edwards for VP, anyone, but not Hillary. If that happens I won't being going to the polls in NOV. I can honestly say, if I don't go to the polls it would be the first time I didn't vote since I was 18 and that was a long, long time ago.

Hillary reminds me of those nasty high school girls I use to go to school with. Did mean awful things to innocent girls just to be popular and get attention, but out of school they were as nice as pie to your face. Who needs that in Washington?

I wouldn't even look in the direction of McCain. He's another on who changes his views and thoughts on a daily basis to suit him. To win votes. I can't help but wonder why he hasn't been tagged a "flip flop" yet? He's the most confusing person I've watched yet.

I don't want to be any part of that mistake. No way. I'll be saying the same thing then that I've been saying for the past eight years ... don't blame me, I didn't vote for him!

Hi Dan Abrams,
You challenged Obama supporters to explain why Clinton is not a good running mate. Picking a running mate is not just about winning the election. There are two factors for a running mate. 1. You want someone who can help win additional states and 2. You want someone who Obama can trust and he will want to work with while in office. Clinton fulfills #1, but she does not fulfill #2. I dont think that Obama can trust her and he's never going to be able to trust her for several reasons. For instance, they have different values. Obama is running his campaign based on overall principles and values such as honesty and integrity, while Clinton is running her campaign to win regardless of principles. She has proven herself as willing to do anything, including lying and endorsing the Republican candidate over a fellow Democrat. So I dont think she can fall in line with his message of principles. Furthermore, I think she would create a hostile work environment when he makes it to office. I dont think that having Bill and Hill looking over your shoulder would make for a comfortable working environment. I could see her trying to take over and control him. Plus, she would be resentful if she ever had to help him figure something out. These are important factors because he could potentially have to work with her for 8 years. I think he can pick a much better running mate that can help him win states, embodies his principles, and will create a positive work environment. Sincerely, Tammi D'Anjou, M.S.

Obama has started a movement. We don't just want him to be president. We want change in Washington. As Willy Brown, former mayor of San Francisco and Democratic veteran, put it "Hillary represents us the old dinosaurs of the party." Her very divisive and unscrupulous campaign shows how out of step she is with this unity movement.
I am told David Geffen put it this way "If Obama picks Hillary as vice president, he will need to hire a food taster". The lady's lust for power is so obvious and so strong that combined with the lack of scruples she has exhibited, she can not be trusted to be a loyal lieutenant. She will work her own agenda and undermine the president.

What about Colin Powell??

The vast majority of Clinton supporters are not as VOCAL as the Obama supporters. My impression of the Obama supporters is that they have either bought into the media bashing of Hillary and Bill that began before he even took office or they are new to the whole process and believe the hype. The facts don't support the frenzy. If they want REAL CHANGE they should understand that Obama was tutored and most of his Ideas for CHANGE started with HILLARY.

If Obama thinks that it is outrageous that the Republican machine would attack his wife, he should take a look at the history of his opponent and MENTOR, Hillary. She has been continually attacked by the Media and the Republican Spin Machine, who created this unwarranted bashing by some Americans against Hillary, since the early 90's. The Republicans knew that she would be a viable candidate for the future as our first woman president back when her husband took office, that's why through accusation and attack they tried to crush her when she was attempting to reform our health care system.

She is unstoppable. After all that she went through during the eight years her husband was in office, she still came back and successfully ran for the Senate. Her experience of being the first woman partner of a major law firm among many other firsts show her unwavering ability to succeed. It would be a grave mistake for Obama to discount Hillary. He can't win without her. There is no other viable running mate that is known by the public (except for Al Gore) who could help him win (if he get the nomination - it ain't over til its over).

I am an African-American who last year registered as a Democrat so I could vote for Hillary. As a former Independent voter I still know that Hillary Clinton is our best hope for the future. Unfortunately, we have entered a time when the uninformed, rhetoric believing, media following frenzy has become very vocal on misinformation.

Hi Dan,

You asked your panelist on the 'Verdict' (14-May-08) whether Hillary Clinton deserve an offer for V.P., and whether Obama would make that offer. I have your answer, but I am surprised you and your panelist struggle to see the obvious. The answer to the question relates to TRUST and RESPECT. It is my guess the two intertwined virtues are the reason Senator Clinton will not get a V.P. offer.

(1.) RESPECT is necessary for two people to have a successful working relation. I suspect the Obama team feels strongly the required level of RESPECT needed from Senator Clinton and President Clinton (as the V.P. team) would be shortcoming, and would eventually endanger Obama's presidency should he win it.

(2.) The other reason is TRUST. Who wants to work with a person you cannot trust? If Obama cannot comfortably turn his back on the one person that suppose to "have his back", then how can he focus on his job as U.S. President while simultaneously paralyzed with suspicion of his Vice President?

If he accepted her as VP, she would undermine and sabatage him the whole time. Hilary would kick Obama out of the West wing.

Let's not forget what the Clintons did to undermine the FBI and the Secret Service and practically eliminated background checks on their drug-induced staff.

Either that, or he'd find himself with no security in the White House, and suddenly there'd be this plane crash...or a suicide... or one of those even stranger execution-style 'suicides' ...or the even stranger suicides where somehow one manages to suffocate oneself with a plastic bag...or shoot oneself 5 times...

...and the suspicious deals that occur when one is seeking a second term... all those campaign fund fraud deals that never seem to put them in jail because Clinton appointed the judge or the FEC.

And then there's always those suspicious quid pro quo pardons in the end... and they they rent out rooms like the White House is a Motel 6.... and then the trailer they hitch to the White House when they leave...

No WONDER they consider him an elitist... when they act like white trailer park trash and disrespect the American People as well as the White House. It has nothing to do with money, as they have way more than him. It is about morals and values and honor and integrity and charactor...

Colin Powell is a Republican. What about Ted Kennedy? Casey, Richardson, and Biden are some of my other favorites.

I just have to be honest here. The only reason I can give you to support why I would hate to have the Clinton's as Obama's choices for his VP is that I am sick of Bill and Hilliary, who I will refer to as Billiary. It would be a choice from you-know-where. He owes her nothing. Billiary doesn't automatically deserve this position just because of their name. I am still wondering how they got by with everything they did to the state of Arkansas and how so many people of my state have turned a blind eye to these things. Please no more Billiary!

I am appalled at your bias covering of Hilary Clinton. It is shameful!!!!! When the argument is not going your way you stop the person presenting the argument. You always have female African American representing the female point of view. You know the African Americans are voting almost 100% for Obama because he is one of them. Irregardless of his qualifications. You indicated that now ???? Hilary is bringing the sexist argument. It has been discussed for months, you the pundits decided to ignore it, like any argument that presents Hilary's point of view. I do not know what is your agenda. 1. Divide the Democratic party by promoting divisive issues, thus insuring the Republican party re-election. 2.- Help select the less qualified candidate to insure the Republicans remain in power. 3.- Create news that are not well documented, totally bias and try to impose your views of the US. 4.- You hate the Clintons and can hardly wait to see them defeated. Everybody knows that Obama will not carry the white vote, special in rural America. We have too many real problems in this country and you should be objective about whom will really address and resolve the current crisis we live in this country. Shame on you!!!!

I am a 52 year old Black educated female who earns six figures. I voted for Reagan but no other Republican since.I tell you this because I was a Clinton supporter in the beginning, but she turned me off with her negativity. Obama is young to the Senate but with the right running mate he is going to make a great President (in my opinion).I do believe Senator Chuck Hagel the Republican from Nebraska and a senior U.S. Senator, serving his second term, is the surest and best bet for Obama. Of course they differ in many areas but that makes for a balanced white-house. This selection will help with the Reagancrats. Hagel has served in the Army and earned many military decorations and honors, including two Purple Hearts. Hagel would compliment Obama's areas that people find to be a weakness. He has experience with Foreign Relations; Banking; Housing and Urban Affairs; Intelligence and Rules, I am a 52 year old Black educated female who earns six figures. I voted for Reagan but no other Republican since.I tell you this because I was a Clinton supporter in the beginning, but she turned me off with her negativity. Obama is young to the Senate but with the right running mate he is going to make a great President (in my opinion).I do believe Senator Chuck Hagel the Republican from Nebraska a senior U.S. Senator, serving his second term is the surest and best bet for Obama. Of course they differ in many areas but that makes for a balanced whitehouse. This selection helps with the Reagancrats. Hagel has served in the Army and earned two Purple Hearts. Hagel would compliment Obama's areas that people find to be weaknesses. He has experience with Foreign Relations; Deputy Administrator of the Veterans Administration; Banking; Housing and Urban Affairs; Intelligence and Rules. All of these areas are of concern to voters this year. Who would be better?
Hagel for VP. Hagel for VP

The selection of a vice presidential running mate is far more important than just helping the presidential nominee get elected. This person is next in line for the presidency and as such needs to be equally qualified for the office as the nominee. While most vice presidents merely presided over the Senate, attended state functions and otherwise represented or filled in for the president making it, as one historian put it, "the most unimportant important position in government", nine vice presidents over the past forty-three administrations have ascended to the presidency. For this reason, the vice presidency is not and should not be offered based solely on electability. Nor is it a reward for the second place finisher.

Change!
A balanced ticket would be such a wonderful breath of fresh air. I vote for Powell or Hagel, I respect both very much and they have more than enough experience for the people that think Obama needs some. I have to ask why is a person automatically rejected as a potential VP because they are a republican? I am an independent leaning republican yet I spent the time to educate myself on the top 3 republican candidates and Obama (I did look at Hillary's just so I knew her message for myself) and I chose to vote for Obama. As for the person that said Obama would never win the rural vote, go take a look at the Win/Lose map.
Educate yourself on the issues that matter to you and the stance of the candidates, then go vote for your choice.
As for the upcoming Primary season, I look forward to finding out who the running mate will be for both parties and making my final decision in the fall.

I would say, No Obama ticket is the way to go.

Clearly, the best choice for the United States is, John McCain.

Say no to hate in '08. Say no to Obama.

We need for Obama to choose a running mate that matches his and our noble aspirations for leadership in our Country. It is my humble opinion that Clinton does not fit that bill.
Dan you must admit that you can see it like the 70% silent majority. An Obama-Clinton ticket will not work. I agree with Senator Kennedy.

Abrams....Your guests keeping saying- how excited the Democrats are this year- the level of involvment is fantastic!!
We certainly shake our heads over these unreal comments- along with the false spin- and one liners- by Clinton cronies.
The party is not excited, it is angry- this party will never unite ,it is too late. Democrats are in a power struggle against the old way and some hope for improvement by a new prespective.
We will never vote for a ticket with any Clinton or any of her cronies.

We respected Wes Clarke, until his comments on your show last night. Seeing him put out the argument: all votes MUST count- even if it was an illeagal election, people staying home- where is their vote?? No VP slot for Wes...no change, he doesn't fit.

Dan,
I enjoy the bits I see of your show on youtube. (I don't own a television.) Bu you're a little bombastic, and your oft-remarked outrage at the lack of "intellectual intregrity" in the press is laughable. The press hasn't had any intellectual integrity for years, so your outrage is kind of silly. You make a very weird face when you go to a clip. You're cute, though.