An Obama-Clinton Ticket in the Works? Some Young Voters Say 'No Way'

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

Obama is on the hunt for a running mate, though his camp says they're only in the early stages of coming up with a list of names.

Reports surfaced this week indicating that Bill Clinton might have just the person-- his wife, but that concept doesn't appear to appeal to young voters.

The concept of this "dream ticket" has been a topic of conversation for months. Some say this could unify the party, others say Obama needs her to win OH, TX, PA and other big states that he lost.

Young Obama supporters believe Obama can capture those states on his own-without Hillary on the ticket.

Clinton backers, many of whom have spent countless hours and hard earned money to the cause, fume at the idea of being his #2. They say the race isn't over yet. (These devoted gals have taken time off work and have traveled to the hard-fought states on their own dime to knock on doors and drive voters to the polls. They've raised money and have given their own.) They are not ready to see their gal take the #2 spot to a man they view as inexperienced and sexist. (We report on the sexism charge on tonight's Fox Report)

But Obama may not want her as his running mate or VP anyway (even if he gets the nomination) Hillary would likely be viewed by him as competition (ask Al Gore), he may not be able to trust her and another biggie-- Bill can't be controlled. Rumors have even surfaced that Michelle Obama doesn't like Hillary.... many reasons this might not happen.

Allison Yang, Columbia University student and Palestra reporter, says young voters she's spoken with are "adamantly against an Obama/Clinton ticket." She says Obama supporters and Clinton supporters share this view. Obama fans say Clinton is polarizing and believe that she represents the "older form of politics" that Obama rails against.

What do you think? If Obama gets the nomination, would he need her to win or could he do it on his own?

 

 

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