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WASHINGTON- In recent weeks Barack Obama has yet to secure the nomination but he appears to be transitioning into general election mode. That trend started with campaign comments going after John McCain more than Hillary Clinton, his current opponent.
"I am happy to have a debate with John Mccain about the Bush- McCain foreign policy... Because their foreign policy hasn't worked," Obama remarked.
Comments such as this one have led to talk about how he's already the Democratic candidate.
"We marked a significant moment in our campaign where we achieved a majority of the pledge delegates that are assigned in this election," Obama said.
This week he has been complimenting his current opponent rather than running against her.
"She has broken through barriers and will open up opportunity for a lot of people including my two young daughters," the Senator said.
As Obama is inching closer to the nomination, speculation over his Vice Presidential choice is picking up. Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn endorsed Obama a little over a month ago. Soon after, he became a part of Obama's national security team. That's led to rumors that Nunn could potentially be Obama's Vice Presidential pick.A senator for 25 years and a former chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, some analysts say Nunn could bring the kind of foreign policy experience to Obama's ticket that would be crucial to a general election victory.
McCain will spend this weekend with potential Vice Presidential candidates. Three Republican governors have been invited to spend the weekend with McCain in Phoenix. On the guest list is former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, and Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana.All three have all been mentioned as possible Republican Vice Presidential candidates but the McCain camp says there is no VP talk on the agenda.
While Obama and McCain prepare for a presumed battle for the White House, Hillary Clinton is not ready to be counted out. She's still pushing the Florida argument forcefully. Clinton believes that Florida voters must be counted before a Democratic candidate is chosen.
"...(We need to) ensure that in our nominating process every voice is heard and every single vote is counted...you didn't break a single rule and you should not be punished for for matters beyond your control," she said in a recent speech.
Posted by: Mallory Perryman
Published: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Last Updated: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 9:32 AM |
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