
USA 2008
Obama - Clinton: Your reactions
Wednesday 04 June 2008
Since Barack Obama has become the presumptive Democratic candidate, the possibility of a ticket with Hillary Clinton has been garnering a lot of reaction on the FRANCE 24 site. Give us your point of view as well.
Obama - Clinton: Your reactions
Marianne Niosi / FRANCE 24Wednesday 04 June 2008
"The biggest f--- you I have ever seen in politics"
Barack Obama has chosen a former Hillary Clinton campaign staffer as the chief of staff of the future vice-presidential candidate.
The thing is, Patti Solis Doyle was fired by the Clinton campaign and is reportedly on very bad terms with the New York senator. "It's the biggest f---k you I have ever seen in politics," said a member of the Clinton team to the New York Observer.
Obama seems far from choosing his former adversary as a running mate...
What does the possibility of a Hillary Clinton for vice-presidential candidacy mean to you? Can Obama count on his former rival to help him win against John McCain? Continue the debate with our readers by clicking on "react."

24/06/2008 23:33:29 Alert a moderator
safe
By riddel
If Obama does not pick Hillery her political days are numbered. If he does pick her she will attempt to usurp his authority at some point. Obama could use her legion of supporters. However she does have a legion of detractors It boils down to how well he feels he can interact with her and how well she will take direction. His selection of Pattie Dole could be a test or condition for her selection.
24/06/2008 22:50:59 Alert a moderator
us politics
By Anonyme
it doesn't matter who is on the democratic vp ticket, obama will not win.
18/06/2008 17:01:02 Alert a moderator
Our country is doomed....
By Matthew
What a wonderful choice of candidates we have to choose from. Obama, Clinton, and McCain. Each one that lies with every breath they take; Obama the chameleon, Clinton the scandalous liar, and McCain the pseudo republican who should be a democrat. The government has forced upon it's citizens three pieces of fecal matter to choose from and we have to try pick which one stinks the least. We are doomed.
18/06/2008 05:11:33 Alert a moderator
les elections americaines
By ginette
je pense que le ticket Obama-Clinton est une bonne chose.. il faut mettre de cote le passe.. Hillary has a lot to bring.. une femme.. une minorite et un noir.. qui sait?
17/06/2008 16:53:13 Alert a moderator
Wrong move
By The Sand Rat
The vice president shouls enhance Obama not upstage him. Hillary has her own agenda which conflicts with Obama 's. I loved the Clinton's but, enough is enough.
16/06/2008 16:58:52 Alert a moderator
Hillary as VP very bad choice ever
By Felix
Having Hillary as VP for Obama will be like having a two snakes in the house - the Clintons, after a terrible personal attack during the primaries and considering the greedy to power of the former first lady would allow Obama indepency and free leadership. while it is important for Hillary to back and support Obama for the Democrates to takeover the WH. It is not a good move for Hillary anyway she will loose her future opportunity to contest for the WH. let them work together as democrates and not WH mate
14/06/2008 00:45:51 Alert a moderator
Obama/Clinton
By Nancy
This is a difficult choice because the voice of people that don't like Hillary says if she is VP than they will vote for McCain. The flip side is those who want her say they will vote for McCain if she is not VP. Sounds like one vote can cancel the other and there is a no win situation. I say let Obama show his leadership and if he does a great job it doesn't matter who is VP because he will be the President and he won't be calling home to talk to Daddy.
13/06/2008 18:53:36 Alert a moderator
A move backward
By Gene Stanczyk
Hillary, although having attracted many female voters in the primaries (for now), and also from constituencies who voted for her becasue they "Don't know who he is..." as well an having an aversion to voting for a black would be a very poor choice for VP. Obama's true attraction is one for change from the political order as it is. Although effecting as much change as he sugests is problematic and I am sure is even unrealiistic to him, given the state of politics in the US, he should not stand with someone next to him that has been connected with some of the worst politics that Washington has exhibited. And which she and the former president exhibited during the primaries.
13/06/2008 18:15:51 Alert a moderator
HILLARY + OBAMA = Vote for McCain
By Joseph Smith
Obama has lost his mind. Hope a RED flag has gone up with the Secret Service. Hillary WANTS the White House - BAD and willing for #2 position? With the 25th Amendment or another coup d'etat (like in 1963) she would get President - or - as Vice President, she would do everything possible to make sure he wouldn't get a second term and always make herself look better. I do not trust her. If she joins Obama then I will vote for McCain.
13/06/2008 16:00:28 Alert a moderator
running mate for Obama
By Anonyme
Wesley or Evan Bayh
12/06/2008 21:24:52 Alert a moderator
yes
By wendell smith
change for the bettter
By george
This is the greatest moment of change in the American history. Americans must learn to accept change by choosing the right person. This choice is not only for the sake of politics, but also someone who can bring back the American policy of diplomacy not by blood and iron - "aggressive war-like policies are outdated". American has become a centre of threats in the past few years, a thing that has never existed in American history.
I will not hesitate to say Obama-Clinton regime will bring change to America.
12/06/2008 20:45:07 Alert a moderator
Clinton-Obama a good ticket
By wendell smith
I believe they will be able to confront real issues concerning our country and the people's welfare.
12/06/2008 19:44:37 Alert a moderator
There are way better choices
By dingo
Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas. Janet Napolitano, Governor of Arizona (John McCain's home state). Both are among the 5 top best governors in the country with uncanny abilities to reach across party lines, are incredibly smart and have unmatched policies records. Did I mention they are women as well?
09/06/2008 05:42:10 Alert a moderator
Absolutely Not!
By Lisa
If there was any doubt that Hillary's one and only objective is to achieve the Presidency; and if there was any doubt that her objective was purely egotistical and selfish, it no longer exists. She clearly demonstrated her disregard for the american people when she continued to request monetary contributions to alleviate her personal debt; resulting from her poorly managed campaign. Her likely objective: swindle the American public out of their hard earned money before throwing in the towel.
She has nothing to offer but the hot air remaining from long-gone 90's ideals and a ridiculous notion of healthcare. Health insurance is welfare for pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies and medical groups. We don't all subscribe to the AMA ideals about health and wellness. Healthcare should not be dependent on insurance. Besides, some Americans value their cable television more than health insurance and opt to have the former over the other. Others value a new vehicle or a trip to Hawaii. It's clear that many prioritze health insurance as a luxury, not a necessity.
09/06/2008 00:21:32 Alert a moderator
Obama can will either way
By Stormy
Although I think that adding Hillary as the VP nomination will do a lot to bring the party together, I believe that most democrats will still unite to take back the White House even if Obama choose another running mate (as long as it is a good choice). My personal choice is for Hillary, but my second would be Sen. Edwards, NC. though I have not heard his name mentioned at all for this position. I believe we have a very real chance in the democrats succeeding this year. And as for Sen. Obama being black, I agree that there are some Americans who simply will not vote based on this issue, but the majority of us will not judge him on his color "but rather by the content of his character" as it should be.
07/06/2008 10:07:00 Alert a moderator
Obama-Clinton ticket?
By Lai Sy Choi
Well! I have to say that Obama-Clinton ticket would be a STUPID JOKE. I am quite sure that the Americans are not ready to be lead by a Black and a Woman yet. I do not really want to JUDGE this issue but what is written in this statement was from thousands and thousands people from all the walk of life over the world.
06/06/2008 08:07:00 Alert a moderator
change for the bettter
By george
This is the greatest moment of change in the American history. Americans must learn to accept change by choosing the right person. This choice is not only for the sake of politics, but also someone who can bring back the American policy of diplomacy not by blood and iron - "aggressive war-like policies are outdated". American has become a centre of threats in the past few years, a thing that has never existed in American history.
I will not hesitate to say Obama-Clinton regime will bring change to America.
05/06/2008 23:10:00 Alert a moderator
An unhealthy ticket
By Malvolio
France/Paris. After such a long battle between the two candidates to the Democratic nomination, after so many differences brought to broad daylight about foreign and domestic policy, after so many suspicious accusations from Clinton, how could the Obama-Clinton ticket be a dream ticket ? Of course their profiles seem miraculously complementary, but this ticket is a mere pie in the sky. The past is already too heavy. Personally, I could not put out of my mind the idea that Hillary Clinton would be a Vice President hoping for the death of her President. For sure, she would not hesitate to step up each time she could, maybe even her husband, at the expanse of Obama. Obama is a very charismatic leader, and another strong personality such as Hillary next to him would be too difficult to manage. Obama definitely needs a both discreet and complementary partner for his ticket, ensuring him the support of blue collars and women if possible.
05/06/2008 21:36:00 Alert a moderator
Just say no to "Billary"
By Anonyme
USA/KNOXVILLE. After Ms. Clinton's remarks about Sen. Robert Kennedy's assassination during her campaign, it would seem poor judgement on Obama's part to include her on the ticket. She also made numerous other verbal gaffes during the primaries (remember the Bosnia story?)
05/06/2008 08:15:52 Alert a moderator
american election
By j l moreby
The damage to Democrats in forthcoming presidential election has already been done.Obama ranting at Clinton during primaries has gotten progressively worse the more he thought he might lose,now he may wish the Americans to forget just electioneering I do not believe they are that stupid also there is still a very heavy presence who will not vote a coloured man into power;remember power for powers sake is a very bad thing.
Whether we like it or not if America sneezes we all catch cold,it needs a strong committed person to stand up to terrorism and despots who forment it Obama is not that person he is a chamelion all things to all occasions we the Western world cannot rely on him for our salvation if push became shove like it or not ;NICE does not cut it..
04/06/2008 22:53:32 Alert a moderator
Obama et Clinton?
By Anonyme
Non, non, non.
04/06/2008 22:52:10 Alert a moderator
No to Hillary on the ticket
By Anonyme
No, Obama should not be forced to name Hillary as his VP. She's trying to bully her way onto the ticket and I just hope he will not cave in. This is his first big test of leadership.
04/06/2008 22:48:29 Alert a moderator
obama.clinton
By laula titus
Those who thing that obama can win against Mc cain are dreaming he s a small potatoes and the super delegates knows that even obama himself but under clinton umbrella he can survive unless CLINTON AGREE...up to know i dont believe that america is ready to be lead by a black...i know what i m saying
04/06/2008 20:28:21 Alert a moderator
clinton/obama
By Anonyme
no. they should not be running mates