Here's an interesting possibility for the Democratic ticket - your opinion?

Question

I read the article I'm leaving a link to and was surprised to find that Bloomberg and the Clintons are very friendly. It occurred to me that rather than gearing up for a White House run, as many think because he left the Republican Party, Bloomberg may instead be gearing up to be Sen. Clinton's running mate for the Democratic ticket. Please check out the article and tell me what you think about this possibility. Thanks!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070622/ap_on_el_pr/bloomberg_clinton_1

Nevada:
As far as supporting Biden, he's not a bad candidate, I like him, but he's more VP material.

Don't fall for the silliness of thinking the world, even the Middle East, wouldn't respect a woman President. They've been dealing with women heads of state for decades with no problems. They do not reject Condoleeza Rice, they show her due respect, and they would do the same for a female President of the United States as well. That's a very bad argument!

I had no idea that there was a rule against the President and VP being from the same state! Learn something every day I guess. So I guess this is an interesting fantasy, not a real possibility.

Go Hillary:

It's interesting that you mention Biden. I've been warming up to him more and more for Hillary's VP! Great minds and all that ;-)

Answer 1

He couldn't. There is a rule the two have to be from different states. It would be ok if they both weren't sitting politicians from New York. Happened when Cheney and Bush were both Texans. Cheney then made his home state Wyoming.

Answer 2

i think of the Senate would be a greater captivating pastime to Bloomberg. he's a palms-on stressful worker and a self-made billionaire. He wouldn’t help Hillary plenty on the value tag as vice chairman. EDIT: Technically, the President and the vice chairman would be from an analogous state yet under the 12th replace the electors interior the Electoral college won't be able to vote for applicants for the two workplaces who stay interior an analogous state through fact the electors. that should point consequently that in spite of if the president is elected the vice chairman would no longer be on condition that individual would not have a sparkling majority of electoral votes. The balloting for vice chairman would then flow to the Senate. the smart effect is that it is not smart to have the two applicants from an analogous state, notably a huge state with multiple electoral votes. That’s why Cheney replaced his place of residing for the 2000 election.

Answer 3

I have no idea as to the problems some brought up here with both of them being from NY, but I think this ticket would be a wise one for Hillary. It would circumvent the possibility that Bloomberg would draw votes away from her if he ran independently, and strategically that would be reason enough to put him on the ticket.

It would also benefit Bloomberg in that he has very little to no chance to being elected independently and his views would generally be represented with a Clinton Administration.

She may be able to appease him with a cabinet post though, I am sure she will try to offer him something anyways.

Answer 4

I don't think the New York/New York ticket would fly. Need some geographical disparity. Although he may be gearing up for a VP run (still think its unlikely with his funds to run as second on a ticket), the more likely candidates for running mates seem to be mid-America moderates: Hegel, Richardson, Warner, and possibly (for foreign policy cred) Wesley Clark. Most likely is Hegel.

The most interesting question though will be if he'll be able to take a top-tier candidate from one of the races and turn them into a VP candidate--which would cause havoc: think McCain.

Answer 5

Bloomberg must know he has zero chance of gaining the nomination and may of changed party's to throw his support to Hillary. I know you like Obama for VP but I still can not see her choosing him. Biden has a lot of support and could be her best choice. If Bloomberg does join in it will be to have a little fun with the Republicans--I like that.

Answer 6

Doesn't sound too interesting to me. Recognized as the 34th wealthiest person in the United States, and as one of the 100 most influential persons in the entire world, Bloomberg doesn't have to play second fiddle to anyone, and certainly not to Hillary Clinton.

Answer 7

I would like Kucinich in any way I could get him. Perhaps a Clinton/Kucinich ticket? Bloomberg is one rich mofo and I would think he has "rich man's syndrome" meaning I don't think he is going to want to play 2nd fiddle to anyone. I definately think that he didn't just leave his party for no reason though. It will be interesting to see what happens for sure.

Answer 8

Clinton/Biden

Answer 9

Do not Vote for Hillary Clinton. There are many reasons but the biggest is the fact that we do not need a woman in the White House (the first time in History) when we are at war with Arab Nations. The middle east is Male Dominated. They think women have their place worshiping them and having babies. We would certainly be weak in their eyes with a woman in the White House. We can not RISK it, not right now. Later I am open to it.

I like Senator Biden. He makes sense. There is not one thing I hear in the debates that would make me steer away from him. He is level-headed, practical, and has good answers for making our country great again.
Check him out.

Answer 10

One of them might have to move out of NYS since they would not be allowed to get the electoral votes from NY if they are both from there (I think). That is why our current VP changed his residence from TX to WY when he became Bush's running mate.