Posted by
Ed Sherrill on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 3:19:37 PM
This piece from the New York Observer discusses the advantages Obama would gain by picking Webb as a running mate. I agree with the pluses Webb would bring, but I question whether he would take the offer to run.
Webb has always seemed to be grounded more on principle than political ambition. Some of his previous positions could be construed as slightly different than those of Obama. For example, he thinks affirmative action is OK for blacks, but should not be used for other groups. Don't expect Obama to roll back any affirmative action programs. On gun control, Webb personally packs heat. Obama once supported banning guns from Chicago.
On just these two issues alone, I don't see this as a match made in heaven.