Vice presidential rumors abound
Clinton refuses to rule out her potential as Obama's running mate
12:41 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2008
As Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh introduced Barack Obama at a recent rally, some wondered, could we be looking at the 2008 Democratic ticket for the White House.
"I am aware of the speculation of course. It is good for my ego, but not much else," Bayh said.
The Indiana senator is considered to be on the short-list to become Obama's running mate, along with Gov. Tim Kaine, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and senators Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.
The New York senator was in Yonkers Wednesday.
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"I have said, of course, I will do whatever I can," she said.
Now there is new video from a California fundraiser last week, in which she refused to rule out her name being placed into nomination for a vote on the convention floor.
"We do not want any Democrat either in the hall or in the stadium or at home walking away saying, 'well, you know, I'm just not satisfied, I'm not happy' because, I mean, that's what I'm trying to avoid," Clinton said.
To smooth things over, the Clinton and Obama camps issued a rare joint statement overnight.
"We will ensure that the voices of everyone who participated in this historic process are respected and our party will be fully unified," it said.
On the Republican side, Gov. Tim Pawlenty, along with former governors Mitt Romney and Tom Ridge, seem to be among John McCain's finalists for vice president, even if Pawlenty denies it.
"This is not something that I have designs on," he said.
Someone who knows the "veepstakes" well, former President George Bush's pick, Dan Quayle, offers some clarity on the process.
"People don't run for that office. Those that campaign for that office, guess what? They don't get it," Quayle said.
As she continues to try and wipe out her campaign debt, Clinton will host a Web chat with supporters later today and she will campaign for Obama in Nevada Friday.
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