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Rival dems may share ticket
Andy Anderson
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: Opinion
The longevity of the campaign also comes into play. The longer the two continue to compete, the higher the chances of the two finishing together. Both of them know this. And that is the reason neither will concede the race. It will all come down to the convention, and the stage will be set for either candidate (or both) to step up and begin the healing process in America. The key here is that if either wins, they want to appeal to the other's base, and what better way to do that than to put their opponent on the ticket?
The Republicans will also play an important role in the Democratic nominating process. What if John McCain wins? What if Huckabee wins? What if it is a McCain-Huckabee ticket? If the Grand Ole Party nominates McCain and the old-timer puts Mike on the ticket, the Democrats will be running against two Republicans that have been waging national campaigns. This would almost force the Dems to follow suit even though Obama and Clinton both lead polls in a one-on-one race with McCain.
So, why are so many people skeptical about the idea? Why are the pundits painting them to be too greedy to share the ticket? It's simple. Most are afraid there has been too much bloodshed for the two to kiss and make up. But bitter primary opponents have forgiven and forgotten before. John F. Kennedy, who is constantly being compared to Obama in this race, eventually embraced Lyndon B. Johnson despite their differences. And Reagan, who is also constantly making headlines for the GOP, made peace with daddy Bush despite their war in the primaries.
So, is it really possible? Could it really happen? Yes, it can, and a dream team ticket for the Democrats could prove to be a nightmare for the Republicans.
The Republicans will also play an important role in the Democratic nominating process. What if John McCain wins? What if Huckabee wins? What if it is a McCain-Huckabee ticket? If the Grand Ole Party nominates McCain and the old-timer puts Mike on the ticket, the Democrats will be running against two Republicans that have been waging national campaigns. This would almost force the Dems to follow suit even though Obama and Clinton both lead polls in a one-on-one race with McCain.
So, why are so many people skeptical about the idea? Why are the pundits painting them to be too greedy to share the ticket? It's simple. Most are afraid there has been too much bloodshed for the two to kiss and make up. But bitter primary opponents have forgiven and forgotten before. John F. Kennedy, who is constantly being compared to Obama in this race, eventually embraced Lyndon B. Johnson despite their differences. And Reagan, who is also constantly making headlines for the GOP, made peace with daddy Bush despite their war in the primaries.
So, is it really possible? Could it really happen? Yes, it can, and a dream team ticket for the Democrats could prove to be a nightmare for the Republicans.
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