Which ticket gives Democrats the best chance of winning in 2008 and why?

Question

Clinton/Edwards ticket
Clinton/Biden ticket
Clinton/Richardson ticket

Obama/Edwards ticket, Obama/Richardson ticket, or Edwards/Obama ticket and Edwards/Richardson ticket?

Answer 1

I would think Obama/Richardson would be the best ticket.

For better or worse, pretty much everyone in the country has their mind made up about Clinton. She's a very polarizing "love her or hate her" figure and a Clinton presidency would continue to divide the country because the people who love her vs. hate her are close to equal.

An Obama Richardson ticket would be fairly strong. Obama doesn't have as much experience, but he's got the solid anti-war credentials that the Democratic base has been clamoring for. He hasn't supported the war then changed his position like Clinton and Edwards. He's got a warm persona that is rare, and even if you hate his positions on the issues, you know that he takes a principled stand behind them. He's good at bringing people together in an ugly partisan environment which is helpful as well. Not to mention, he can raise a lot of money and has a penchant for connecting with the "average joe." Lastly, it would continue to reinforce the grip the Democratic party has on the African American vote.

Adding Richardson to the ticket would be helpful in a few respects. First, there is a moderate wing of the Democratic party that the democrats really shouldn't risk disenfranchising. These are southern and western democrats who hold more conservative views than their liberal counterparts. They are generally more supportive of gun rights, restrictions on late term abortions, and opposition to gay marriage. Bill Richardson's record on gun rights is so strong that the NRA is endorsing him over every other candidate from BOTH parties. He also opposes gay marriage. Lastly, he has significant foreign policy and diplomatic experience that would compensate for Obama's lack of experience.

If the Democrats follow through with nominating Clinton, I believe they'll have a very difficult time winning because hatred of this woman is remarkably strong and widespread. Even if she succeeded in winning the election, the electorate and Washington DC will continue to be so divided and polarized that you're going to see the same partisan gridlock that we're in right now.

Just my thoughts, but I have given it a lot of thought.

Answer 2

Obama/Edwards

Answer 3

Clinton/Obama.

Clinton already leads all the polls and is almost certain to win. Obama is not only the second most popular among Democrats, but is amazingly popular among Republicans. Not only would he increase the number of votes for the ticket, but he would reassure people who are uneasy about Clinton, and create a clear "heir apparent" for the future, offering some stability to the US government for the first time in a long time.

Answer 4

Obama/Edwards No Clinton factor and good ideas from both men

Answer 5

Obama/Edwards. At least that's what the polls say. Hillary will be a disaster for the Democratic Party.

Answer 6

I would say Edwards/Obama

Answer 7

If I had to pick one of these it would be;
Edwards/ Obama

I think you would get more of an outsiders take on Washington ,less of the same old stuff.

Answer 8

Clinton/Clinton

Answer 9

If I'm the only one voting: Gravel/Anybody

However, the Dems won't win. Pelosi made sure of that before she was sworn in as Speaker of the House.

Answer 10

I feel sorry for any Dem that has to clean up the sh1tstorm Bush is leaving behind.