The Barack Obama Campaign announced that its search for a running mate was organized by a three-person team led by Caroline Kennedy.The Associated Press: Obama names a Kennedy to help pick vice president (June 4, 2008)
The team included Eric Holder and Jim Johnson.Agence France-Presse: Caroline Kennedy on Obama VP search team (June 4, 2008)
Rumors of a 'Dream Ticket'
There has been much speculation and debate that Obama would ask Hillary Clinton to be his running mate, forming what is being called the 'Dream Ticket'.The Guardian: 'Dream ticket' a nightmare prospect, says Carter (June 5, 2008)
On June 3, 2008, Clinton said that, if asked, she would be open to taking a place on Obama's ticket.Agence France-Presse: Caroline Kennedy on Obama VP search team (June 4, 2008)
On June 4, 2008, Obama acknowledged that Clinton was being considered as a potential running mate, stating "Senator Clinton would be on anybody's short list, obviously."The Associated Press: Obama names a Kennedy to help pick vice president (June 4, 2008)
Quotes
"No one brings to a ticket what Hillary brings."--Diane FeinstienReuters: Obama's vice presidential choice now the focus (June 8, 2008)
"It's not a job that she's seeking and it's not a job that she's campaigning for ... but she has made it clear, during the campaign and now, that she will do whatever she can and whatever she is asked."--Howard WolfsonReuters: Obama's vice presidential choice now the focus (June 8, 2008)
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