Was OBAMA justified in not giving Hillary the VP nod given her disloyalty to his cause?

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NrQ36Djf2E

Answer 1

He didn't want her on the ticket because Bill comes along with Hillary and he did not want any interference in his administration.  If he had picked her, McCain would have more of an uphill fight, but now he picked Biden...Eh...not such a bump in the polls. He is giving her two days to show off at the convention and they wishes she goes away, but the Clintons will never go away...they will be a thorn in his side for four years.    I am a McCain supporter as I think Obama is very unqualified to be President and will be controlled by the left wing radical liberals of the Dem. party.  His associations and good friends are all suspect and I judge a person by the company he keeps.  No one can tell me that he and Michelle are not radicals if they listen to that nut job Rev. Wright rant and rave for twenty years...If they did not like his ranting and raving, they would have left the church, Oprah did.  

Answer 2

Didn't they say on "Meet the Press" that Hillary has declined?  

Answer 3

Its not about "disloyalty".  Its about making the best possible choice.  That was never going to be Sen. Clinton.  

Answer 4

Obama is all about himself.  He would have never given Hillary VP.  Although Hillary probably would have sealed the Presidential race for him against McCain, Obama is just too stubborn, ignorant, and self-absorbed to make a logical decision.

I guess traveling to all "57" states does that to a man.

Answer 5

Hillary lost all respect the moment she began mudslinging and then tried to cheat her way to the top.

Answer 6

yeah, and bills too i bet shes giving him h**l right now

Answer 7

Sen. Obama is permitted to chose any running mate of his liking. Sen. Obama might be a little afraid of Sen. Clinton, as there have been cases of people going to jail or dieing on their watch. [wink] He probably choose Sen. Biden because his desire is to bring catholics back to the Democratic party. I understand that many of that faith are disillusioned with the Dem's. ♥ ∞

Answer 8

I don't know why people make such a big deal out of Hillary for VP.  She probably didn't even want it, but there was never any chance he would pick her as his VP running mate, and everyone knew that.

Answer 9

On one hand, I can support his position and decision, as he needs a co-worker, not a power player, on the other, she is very strong. Tough call

Answer 10

Of course. he does not have to "justify" his choice . LOL Is Biden not deserving anything? What kind of garbage  are you trying to feed the obviously not-so-bright general public? The Repubs HATE Hillary but pretend to like her so they could bury the Dems, easily. Why are people so susceptible to such obvious propaganda?

Maybe education that actually encourages thinking and perhaps heightening our reasonining ability is called for here.

Obama is nothing like Clinton. He would have lost all credibility if he had chosen Clinton. He is everything that she is not.

Answer 11

Hillary did not submit her financial and personal documents to be considered to VP

So your question is a moot point.  

Answer 12

Hillary Clinton, considering the media assault on her, behaved well.

We have yet to witness how Obama will hold up when critized. He has has some difficulty with handling simple honest statements by McCain.

Answer 13

Obama is the star of this show - and he isn't about to share the stage with anyone.

I suspect he should have perhaps given a little more consideration to the number of votes that Hillary got during the primary - serious consideration since she was running against him.

Answer 14

His cause?  That's the problem. It's not his cause it is the American people. He couldn't get beyond sharing the stage with Bill and Hillary. So much so he is willing to disregard 50% of his party, disregard women.

His ego will be his downfall in this election.

Answer 15

He does not need 'justification'. As a future president he is entitled for choosing VP without any restrictions. He made his choice wisely  as a president, not as a candidate. It might hurt him in elections , but will help as a president. That also shows that he can think like a really smart president.