Bob Woodward: Obama-Hillary Ticket for 2012 'on the Table'

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Though former rivals, President Obama may yet tap Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential partner for the 2012 campaign, according to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward.

Speaking to CNN's John King on Tuesday, Woodward said that Hillary for VP is "on the table," adding that many of Clinton's top advisors "see it as a real possibility in 2012."

"Now you talk to Hillary Clinton or her advisers and they say 'no, no there's not a political consideration here,'" he continued. "Of course the answer is, you point out to them that her clout around the world when she goes to Europe, Asia, anywhere is in part, not just because she's Secretary of State or because she was married to President Clinton, that people see a potential future president in her."

On the precipice of a 2016 presidency, Clinton would be several months younger than Reagan was when he took the oath of office, the network noted.

In spite of far-off speculation about 2016, rumors have been swirling about a possible Clinton run in 2012. William DeJean, a dentist in New Orleans, has already been running television commercials urging the former first lady to run against Obama.

"I think she is the most qualified," he told CNN.

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[spookyturtle 9,465]

This could be possible. They may be thinking that a change like this might inject some life into the campaign for a second term.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Most likely scenario, Hillary challenges Obama in 2012. If Obama wins the nomination, and Hillary runs a close second, then Obama would be a fool not to put her on the ticket, and make her heir apparent for 2016.

Of course if Hillary wins, (or Obama loses in November,) then Obama follows Carter's example, of repenting for being a disaster as President.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Most likely scenario, Hillary challenges Obama in 2012. If Obama wins the nomination, and Hillary runs a close second, then Obama would be a fool not to put her on the ticket, and make her heir apparent for 2016.

Of course if Hillary wins, (or Obama loses in November,) then Obama follows Carter's example, of repenting for being a disaster as President.

What do you think will go down as Obama's biggest failure?

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What will hill be in 2012, 75 years old?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

What will hill be in 2012, 75 years old?

Why do you hate old people?

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What do you think will go down as Obama's biggest failure?

His failure to find his Kenyan birth certificate.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

His failure to find his Kenyan birth certificate.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It sounds plausible. Though I think the Republicans will need to put up someone credible this time or the Democrats could likely win by default.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

It sounds plausible. Though I think the Republicans will need to put up someone credible this time or the Democrats could likely win by default.

Yep. Republicans will have two years to remind everybody that they suck as bad as the Democrats, if they take both houses next month.

[luckytxn 2,263]

If Obama the Socialist can't do better than Hillary then he is doomed.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

What do you think will go down as Obama's biggest failure?

I think it is still coming, and will be similar to Carter in another aspect. When Hillary begins her listening tour next year, Obama will appoint someone along the lines of Richard Holbrooke to replace Hillary. Iran is close to a flash point, and there will be an incident during the next two years, and the administration's response will be as feckless as was Carter's leading up to and during the Iran Hostage Crisis.

[luckytxn 2,263]

I think it is still coming, and will be similar to Carter in another aspect. When Hillary begins her listening tour next year, Obama will appoint someone along the lines of Richard Holbrooke to replace Hillary. Iran is close to a flash point, and there will be an incident during the next two years, and the administration's response will be as feckless as was Carter's leading up to and during the Iran Hostage Crisis.

I was expecting more along the lines of something like when Russia invaded Afghanistan and he just said not to go to the Olympics. That took some balls for sure.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I was expecting more along the lines of something like when Russia invaded Afghanistan and he just said not to go to the Olympics. That took some balls for sure.

Democrats are always good to go with boycotts and sanctions. The black market loves Democrats.