Kansas_Boy

A lot, especially on the GOP side, are criticizing Obama for not have adequate foreign policy or national security experience.

But if Obama was to choose a VP with these qualities and experience, doesn't that take away the argument against him?

It's not like Bush had any foreign policy experience, but he got Cheney, who did.

So, for example, wouldn't an Obama/Biden or Richardson ticket be just fine to satisfy those who want foreign policy experience?

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presluc

I think it would in my opinion anyway.
That is providing Obama wins the primary.

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Caltex

If Obama gets the nomination, the only way he stands a chance is with Biden as his VP to make up for his total lack of experience. Regardless I think a McCain/Romney ticket would annihilate them.

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prrriiide

And just which one of those jack-legs has a degree in foreign relations AND has lived in other parts of the world?

**CRICKETS CHIRPING**

Some of you people make it sound like he rolled off the back of the turnip truck yesterday.

Like the foreign policy of the neo-cons as signed off on by the Republicans has been such a rousing success...I SERIOUSLY doubt Obama could possibly mess up as bad as the current administration has. BushCo's definition of "foriegn relations" seems to be "fucking other countries."

And AFA National Security...well, that's why we have this position called the National Security Advisor, who works with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense to advise the President on National Security matters...

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nerv14

My main problem with Obama has been his lack of experience that he flips to be the candidate of "hope" I never thought of his vice-president having the experience and if Obama wins the primary and chooses someone with enough experience then i think he would be a great candidate.

Shiva_TD

The Republican candidates are also saying that they will "change the course" and many will believe them. To discount the Republican chances is foolish.

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And I'd seriously doubt it would be Biden as VP either... even though I too think he is great! It does Obama little good to pick an New England Democrat. That vote will already be locked up Democratic. It does nothing to balance the ticket (electorally). More likely look for someone from the South or West. Or it's possible even retired General Wesley Clark.

While I will not vote for Obama I would say that Wesley Clark would be a good VP running mate.

prrriiide

Hard to change course when all of the GOP campaigns have numerous advisors from the far right neo-con dogmas. Giuliani is the worst, with his gang, but Romney and even Huckabee have people that have been involved in the current administration. Believe me, when the general campaign starts, those advisors will be like an albatross around the GOP candidate's neck.

Podhoretz (sp?) and his cronies will cost Giuliani the election when the Dems out them for the rabid neo-cons they are.

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francois60

Foreign policy is less about experience and more about principles, instincts, and leadership. At least for a President. The nuts and bolts of who is in charge where and what the issues are between the various nations is a job for the State Dept, not the President.

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