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Obama's Point Man for VP Selection
- Filed under: Obama, Scandalous
- Date: Jun 8,2008
Story: Eric Holder, recently appointed by Barack Obama to his vice presidential search committee, played a leading role in one of the most infamous events of a presidency filled with infamy: the pardon of billionaire fugitive Marc Rich.
If you don't recall, Rich was one of many pardoned by former President Bill Clinton literally on his way out of office. Rich was the one that got the most attention due to the absurdity of the fact that it was even considered in the first place (look what donations to the Clinton Library can do). Holder was Deputy Attorney General at the time and the key figure in helping Rich obtain his pardon. In 2002, a congressional committee reported that Holder was a "willing participant in the plan to keep the Justice Department from knowing about and opposing" the Rich pardon. Obviously the Rich pardon process was kept close to the vest of Clinton Administration officials. Real smart to bring the Marc Rich pardon back to life. What was Obama thinking appointing this guy? He is already getting hammered for some of his associates. Bad move.
Some "change." No doubt Marc Rich pardon enabler Eric Holder would be under consideration for the AG slot in a potential Obama Administration.
Asked for a comment the Obama campaign replied, "These are just distractions." Or at least they probably did.
I said before I wouldn't do a rundown of Obama's potential selections, due to his supporters claiming whoever it is the best choice regardless. Upon thinking about it more though, he should pick Bill Richardson. He is really the only person out there I see that brings a state. Obama/Richardson brings the 5 Electoral Votes in New Mexico. You can say "well 5 EVs wont matter;" tell that to Al Gore. If your VP wins a state, then it was a good selection. I don't think Strickland brings him Ohio. I don't think any of the Virginia Three would help push him over the top there (Warner, Kaine, Webb). Sebelius won't help him carry Kansas. No one else out there but Richardson locks up a state. I know that Team Obama doesn't care about my advice, but in this case they should. So I hope they don't take it.
12 Responses for "Obama's Point Man for VP Selection"
The press sprays a new coating of teflon on him every day and downplays his associations and contradictory statements as old style(Rep) politics. I couldnt believe the 2 statements seperated by only 12 hours he made concerning concerning Jerusalem. The mainstream press decides what is news and apparently that wasnt
I've voting for him but this was flat out not smart.
Richardson's experience in the area's of terrorist sympathizing and racial charlatanism is very weak. He is also unproven as far as union thuggery goes.
"one of the most infamous events"
That provoked a laugh out of ole Reverend.
So did Holder grant the pardon of Rich? Or did he simply write up papers? Clinton pardoned Rich, Clinton carries that weight.
And though I don't like using moral equivalency responses, and this certainly isn't one in my mind……you have a GOP candidate who still supports the foreign policy and economic programs of an administration that commuted a multiple felon who obstructed justice in a conspiracy to out a covert CIA agent, all in a time of war.
And Rich did what again? That's right, not much.
I sympathize with ya' though. Not much you can get a foothold with in seeking to hurt Obama.
He's an exceptional candidate.
Reverend:
I hope you went to church today and prayed that God heals you of your delusion.
A multiple felon who obstructed justice in a conspiracy to out a covert CIA agent? It must have took you all morning to think of that pile of crap.
I know you people on the left have no morals, so I probably shouldn't even bring it up, but Holder could have advised the child molester Clinton that pardoning Rich was not a good idea. But, he's a Kool-Aid drinker just like you, so I'm not surprised.
You mentioned in the previous article that the popular vote should be enacted for electing a president. I disagree.
This would ensure massive voter fraud in our big cities.
Also, massive efforts would be made in cities like NYC and LA
to bus people to the polls. This would hurt republicans.
No I didnt. I have never said I want the popular vote to replace the Electoral College.
Richardson would be a better pick than some of the names mentioned, it was fairly clear when Richardson made the decision to endorse Obama that he was interested.
Personally he would have been my second presidential choice after Edwards.
That said, I'm not sure how much he would help with the electability factor beyond helping to get some of the hispanic vote. Which while needed still doesn't attract some of the moderate base that were Clinton supporters. Richardson's decision to not endorse Clinton caused some minor feelings of bitterness.
anybody got any info on McCain's campaign mgr. having been Achmed Chalaby's D.C. introduction escort BEFORE Bush went to war ?
LisRenee, that is the only reason that O'bama would take Richardson. To try and get some of the Hispanic vote.
Only rich people and those that live in places Obama likes should be able to decide who is president.
OBAMA/BAYH
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