Maria Shriver Endorses Obama

A thought experiment: Maria Shriver for VP? (5.00 / 1)

First, let me preface this with my belief that this would never happen. But, here we go anyway, just for giggles. What would happen if Obama chose Shriver as his VP candidate? She's smart, well-known, has a great understanding of politics and political calculus, is of the Kennedy family, but is just as well known for her own journalism. She has been an advocate for women's rights, but is tied to the (strangely) popular Republican Governator. A very middle-of-the-road, change-inspiring kind of pick.

But, do you think Arnold retracts his McCain endorsement? Hahaha! Or better yet, goes and campaigns for Obama/Shriver. That would be freaking hilarious! Can you imagine him on the floor of the Dem. National Convention at Maria's side. It's a hilarious mental image. Gotta love it.

I think?

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by: Brian Leubitz @ Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 23:18:46 PM UTC

First story on LATimes.com (0.00 / 0)

This story is going to be big for days. Arnold is going to have to answer questions about it for days. McCain will get questions. And both Dems will get questions. Big get for Obama.

I think?

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by: Brian Leubitz @ Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 23:25:14 PM UTC

Important to note that (0.00 / 0)

part of the motivation here is to get beyond "political families." Like many of you, I've never had a Presidential ballot w/o either a Clinton or a Bush at the top of the ticket.

As Michelle noted, both she and Barack had humble upbringings. They aren't the dynasty. Not even close.

Of course, this is big news, but I support Obama because of his policies, his character and because for as deeply as I've researched his campaign and his career, and I have, I have consistently found acts of courage, choices based on justice and an integrity that defies expectations.

This is a remarkable candidate who has an equally remarkable spouse, it is no wonder Shriver enodorsed him.

Now let's GOTV.

k/o

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by: kid oakland @ Sun Feb 03, 2008 at 23:33:10 PM UTC

Something I totally didn't expect... (0.00 / 0)

a total shake-up in the presidential rat race that means that our state actually DOES matter now! I never thought I'd see that coming!

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by: cali_girl_in_texas @ Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 00:34:02 AM UTC

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by: CarlsbadDem @ Mon Feb 04, 2008 at 01:27:18 AM UTC