Was Obama wise to not choose Hillary Clinton for his running mate?

Question

A lot of people are saying that Obama was wise because Hillary Clinton would have only brought women over to the Democratic party but Joe Biden can unite all Liberals.

Answer 1

Well, Joe Biden is terrible.  I cant think of a more offensive personality than his.

Hillary would have been a better choice.

Answer 2

The thing is, if he had chosen Hilary, he would have gotten more of the blue collar vote, but he would have seriously pissed off independents.

Answer 3

Foolish. He can't win without her.

Answer 4

Biden is a traitorous political hack who is a habitual liar, just like Bush. Hillary wasn't wanted because she's too domineering and if she became prez, she couldn't be controlled by the globalist like they can control Obama so easily.

Answer 5

Of course! I was so amazed that as soon as the primaries were over, everyone just FORGOT about the "Bill problem."

Nothing wrong with Hillary herself, but wouldn't you say that Bill thoroughly proved by his behavior prior to the convention that he would make one heck of an awkward personality to have roaming around the white house--if it were even possible to elect a president who would overlook such a liability in his VP, that is?

Answer 6

I think that it was not smart because Hillary can always run as an independant and there are plenty of people that would vote for her....

Answer 7

Most of the women who supported Hillary  will vote for him, anyway, and probably even work for him. It is the is democrats/independents that describe themselves as conservative that are drifting toward McCain.  Hillary was right that his lack of appeal to them makes him a weak candidate. but she can not deliver them better than Biden. He is an old fashion politician, a Catholic and down to earth so he may reassure them, but it damages Obama's image of an agent of change more than Hillary would have.

Answer 8

using the word "obama" and "wise" in the same sentence does something rather peculiar to my digestive track.  

Answer 9

I think he is wise in every decision he makes, Joe Biden criticized Obama on a lot of issues I think that speaks volumes of Obamas character to want someone by his side that can offer that support and him take it as respect. Biden is very well informed on foreign policy which will also help Obama, and I also believe he had this in the works for some time I don't think he makes last minute decisions. I don't think it was personal on Hillary's part as well. I think it's going to be a wonderful ticket.

Answer 10

Nope, Obama has made a huge mistake, and it will cost him the election.

Answer 11

Yes,

With Hillary you get Bill, who the Recessives would love to continue bashing.

Answer 12

He will loose the election over that decision.  Reagan Democrats will go for Mc Cain