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Clinton “open” to VP spot, says AP

Posted by: Liz Anderson - Posted in Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, vice president on Jun 03, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has told congressional colleagues she would be open to becoming Barack Obama’s vice presidential nominee, saying she would consider it if it would help Democrats win the White House.

Clinton, a New York senator, made the comment on a conference call with other New York lawmakers Tuesday, according a participant on the call.

The senator’s remarks came in response to a question from Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez who said she believed the best way for Obama to win over key voting blocs, including Hispanics, would be for him to choose Clinton as his running mate.

“I am open to it,” Clinton replied, if it would help the party’s prospects in November

 
 
 
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One Response to “Clinton “open” to VP spot, says AP”


  1. the consultant

    obama would be a fool to put her on the ticket along
    with her husbands big mouth…



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