While appearing on CNN’s The Situation Room, James Carville, not only suggested, but made the case for Al Gore as Barack Obama’s running mate. “If I were him, I would ask Al Gore to serve as his vice president, his energy czar, in his administration to reduce our consumption and reliance on foreign energy sources,” Carville said.
Jim Johnson, the manager of Barack Obama’s VP search committee resigned today amid controversy over the details of his personal mortgage loans from Countrywide.
The latest Survey USA state poll of Washington finds Barack Obama with a commanding lead over John McCain 56%-39%. Obama leads McCain among all age groups and races. He leads McCain 59%-36% among 18-34 year olds and 56%-40% with those 50-64 years old. Not surprisingly, McCain runs best with older voters. Among voters over age 65, Obama leads McCain 49%-46%.
