Wha…..?

This feels like Mark Warner dropping out of the Presidential election all over again. For crissakes. I just want a Virginia Democrat for President or Vice President. Why do they keep doing this to us?

All we’re asking is that one of them devote every waking second of the next 8.5 years to serving us and fending of constant criticism of their every move. Seriously, the nerve.

Posted by Jackson Landers on 7 July 02008 @ 3pm

Glad to hear it. He’ll do far more good as Senator than VP.

Posted by MB on 7 July 02008 @ 5pm

I agree with MB that he does more good as a Senator than as VB. That’s not a slight, it’s an acknowledgement of the Herculean effort of getting his GI bill through both chambers of Congress with a veto-proof majority.

Also without slighting Webb, I’ll say that I think the efforts of some folks to start petitions calling for Webb’s nomination was, if anything, counter-productive. Barack Obama is running to be the chief executive and leader of this country, and as such he cannot suffer the appearance that he’s surrendering his decision-making responsibilities to a bunch of bloggers circulating a petition.

Posted by Sam on 7 July 02008 @ 5pm

Webb’s biggest problem may be that he’s the right man for several jobs!

Posted by Jeff Uphoff on 8 July 02008 @ 8am

Back in May, The Hill interviewed the 97 Senators that weren’t running for prez what their thoughts were on a VP spot. Jim Webb stated, “I’m not really interested. That’s all I want to say.” That was clear enough for me then and I knew Webb would stick to his word. End of speculation.

Posted by grs on 8 July 02008 @ 8pm

The guy had barely washed the dried blood of his 2006 campaign off – been called a pornographer, sexist, closet Republican. Had to beg for party funding and constantly fight to keep on message so that he could get to Washington and turn the debate…and people wanted him to go out and do it again, for someone else? I think it’s time for another great American to step up and give Jim Webb a breather. He’s earned it.

Posted by Bubby on 9 July 02008 @ 10am

I still like Bill Richardson.

Posted by Michael Haider on 10 July 02008 @ 5pm

Bill Richardson would make an excellent secretary of state. However, he lacks the charisma needed to be the fundraiser that VP is.

Posted by Joe on 10 July 02008 @ 9pm