The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

Unless it can be clearly shown as untrue (which I doubt, the rumors of this long pre-date the Enquirer story from earlier this year) I don't see any way he could be the VP choice.

But while he may have been on the shortlist it never struck me as likely he'd be chosen. So for me the question is whether it kills his chances of any position in the administration and I imagine that depends on how Elizabeth responds.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Alex

Unless it can be clearly shown as untrue (which I doubt, the rumors of this long pre-date the Enquirer story from earlier this year) I don't see any way he could be the VP choice.

But while he may have been on the shortlist it never struck me as likely he'd be chosen. So for me the question is whether it kills his chances of any position in the administration and I imagine that depends on how Elizabeth responds.

Mr. Edwards would you please prove you did not have an affair. Oh and while you are at it... When did you stop beating your wife?

[Alex]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Mr. Edwards would you please prove you did not have an affair. Oh and while you are at it... When did you stop beating your wife?

In this case I think it is less "Mr. Edwards would you please prove you did not have an affair" than "Mr. Edwards would you please explain why you just spent five hours in a hotel room with a woman you have previously claimed no close personal relationship with?" Unless the Enquirer is completely making things up, which is certainly within the realm of possibility.

However, regardless of whether the allegations are true or not, fair or not, it is a simple statement of expediency that the Obama campaign would probably prefer to not attach the drama to the campaign if they can avoid it.