Posted on 08/12/2008 2:33:37 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Former Republican Rep. Jim Leach endorsed Barack Obama's White House bid Tuesday, and said he hopes the Illinois senator considers a former GOP ally of rival John McCain as his running mate.
Speaking on a conference call with reporters to announce a new effort among Republicans in support of Obama's candidacy, Leach said he thought Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel should join the Democratic ticket.
"There are a number of impressive potential vice presidential candidates and this is a singular decision for one person, and that is Barack Obama," Leach said. "But personally I'd be hopeful in the list of serious candidates to be considered would be Chuck Hagel, whether it be for the veep position or a serious position in an Obama administration."
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>>Is Chuck Hagel in the same position John Edwards was?<<
If so, Mrs. Hagel is gonna be pissed.
It would be a smart move by Obama, but might not make his base happy. McCain would pick Evan Bayh to get revenge.
Er, Hot Air that is.
Sad Sack Hagel....LOL!!! He is PATHETIC.
Who is touting Hagel, Obama? Jeez, we already have one RINO in the race. WTF would Hagel bring to the ticket? The premise is insane.
No, and that's why he moved to Iowa City because it was obvious that he still wanted to be in the game. He was and is generally highly regarded by many locally on both sides; after this, I don't know, figure most folks in his districts won't hold any of it against him. I can live with some moderate views, not the life issues, and there is no question about his intelligence, education, and capabilities.
Not liking McCain I can understand but cannot fathom how and why he could endorse Obama. What could be the underlying motive? I sure don't like to think it was revenge, would at least like to believe he is above that.
Obama’s leftist base would explode. I truly hope Obama is stupid enough to try this manuever.
I think they mistook Hagel for Chafee.
NEMDF,
Are you a Nebraskan? Are you living there now?
How come the normally conservative and solidly proAmerica Nebraskans elected this RINO turd? Several times.
I mean we’re not talking about Vermont here.
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