WASHINGTON - Pundits see Hillary Clinton fading as a possible running mate for Democrat Barack Obama. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday referred to her as “the big name” who “would make a great vice president.”
In an interview with Reuters on a range of political and 
legislative topics (as well as her new book “Know Your Power, A Message to America’s Daughters”), Pelosi said there was a deep bench Obama could choose from in rounding out the Democratic ticket.
Pelosi was asked whether the Obama campaign had signaled Clinton was out of the running because the New York senator and ex-presidential candidate has been slotted to speak on the Tuesday of the Aug 25-28 Democratic convention. The vice presidential nominee traditionally addresses the convention on Wednesday while Obama will speak on the final evening — Thursday.
“I think convention schedules can be changed,” said Pelosi, who will chair the Minnesota convention.
Pelosi was quick to add that she does not have “the faintest idea” who Obama will pick. “I think the only person who knows maybe is Barack Obama himself and Michelle Obama.”
- Photo credit: Reuters/Joshua Roberts (Pelosi with Obama last month)
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I will vote for Obama when I see Senator Clintons name as the VP. Without it I will vote for McCain. No threat, but I know the OC-”Dream TEam” is Senators Obama and Cinton. Together the things they a accomplish will be amazing. Since he is able to reach across the party aisles, then why not reach across to Senator Clinton and her supporters. GO Dream Team—-OC
- Posted by DanePicking the V.P. and who Obama picks will be one of his first big decisions we will see Obama make B/4 the run for the White House begins ! This is where we see just how smart he is , its obvious to even me that his best pick by a big margin would be Hillary Clinton. If he fails to pick her ,it will be the beginning of the end for Obama and his wish to be the first multi-racial President ! This is not speculation ,its a fact ,he neeeds to set his pride aside and make the smart choice ,the only choice. His biggest concern should be will Hillary accept his offer ,not if he should chose her or not !
- Posted by NickObama’s a smart guy - he knows the importance of branding. If he really wants to excite democrats in a way they’ve never ever been excited before he will pick Hillary. If he picks some unknown it will be a major let down to the party and he’ll alienate half his base. He is not as exciting as he thinks he is, and the point that she would have won if it weren’t for Edwards is a viable point. He must keep that in mind in picking the VP if he really wants to trash McCain come November.
- Posted by MattI was not a Hillary Clinton supporter but I think Obama would be wise to select her as VP. I think the obama campaign is underestimating the women voters. She would make a great vp.
- Posted by Mary kiger