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wasteofo2
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Is the conventional wisdom that it will be around 2 weeks or less before the convention?
So, any guesses as to when Kerry's VP pick will be announced?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around predictions regarding the announcement of John Kerry's vice presidential pick, including speculation on timing and potential candidates. Participants express various opinions on when the announcement might occur and who might be chosen, reflecting a mix of personal insights and conjecture.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that the announcement will occur around two weeks before the convention.
- Others emphasize that the identity of the VP pick is more critical than the timing.
- One participant speculates that John Edwards might be the choice, while another mentions Hillary Clinton but questions her qualifications.
- A different participant proposes Tom Vilsack as a potential pick and discusses the importance of a catchy campaign slogan.
- There is a humorous suggestion of Hunter Thompson as a potential VP pick, reflecting a light-hearted tone in the discussion.
- One participant predicts the announcement will happen around 3:00 PM but does not specify a date.
- Another participant believes Kerry might delay the announcement until the convention or until he needs to generate media attention.
- Concerns are raised about Kerry's ratings and the implications of drawing attention to himself.
- One participant argues that qualifications for the VP role may be irrelevant, suggesting popularity could be the deciding factor.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on both the timing and the potential candidates for the VP pick, indicating that there is no consensus on either aspect of the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants' predictions are based on personal insights and conjecture, with no definitive information provided regarding the actual announcement or candidates.
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When doesn't matter- WHO is the question.
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wasteofo2
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Who is the important question, but I've heard enough talk about that, and I just want to know when I'll know who.
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The_Professional
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Perhaps in a week or two.
As for the VP nomination, since we're just guessing I'll go with John Edwards. Hillary came to mind but I don't know if she's qualified.
As for the VP nomination, since we're just guessing I'll go with John Edwards. Hillary came to mind but I don't know if she's qualified.
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wasteofo2
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I'm going out on more of a limb than anyone and guessing not only the CP pick, but the slogan. Apparently, John Kerry has gone through a lot of slogans and none have stuck, there was even a segment on Hardball about this where they had a specialized slogan analyst come on... Anyway, I say Kerry chooses Tom Vilsack, as for the slogan, something powerful, something simple, something direct, and something that will catch people's attention. I say they choose "Sack attack".
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kat
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:surprise: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&u=/ap/20040621/ap_on_el_pr/kerry_11&printer=1
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Njorl
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I would bet he'll announce it sometime around 3:00 in the afternoon. I can't begin to guess the day, but I feel very good about 3:00 in the aftenoon.
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NateTG
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I think that Kerry will wait to announce the VP until the last possible moment (the convention) or if he needs to get the media going between now and then. Currently Bush is busily having problems, so Kerry doesn't want to draw attention away from it.
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kat
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Lol, everytime Kerry draws attention to himself his ratings fall. I'm sure he's praying that he doesn't have to draw attention away from "it".
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russ_watters
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For VP especially, qualifications are irrelevant. If she does get picked, it'll be because she's popular. If she doesn't, it'll be because she's unpopular.The_Professional said:
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