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)

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)

"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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