On Late Night with David Letterman (CBS) April 9, 2007, Senator Barack Obama was asked by Letterman if a “compromise” Hillary Clinton-Obama Democratic ticket might be possible for the presidential election in 2008. He suggested that it could be either Hillary running for president and Obama for vice president, or the reverse with Obama running for president.
Apparently not at first catching the entire question, Obama said, “You don't run for second. I don’t believe in that.” Letterman continued with, “That would be…that would be a powerful ticket, undeniably. That would be a powerful ticket.” Obama then said, jokingly, “Which order are we talkin’ about?” (laughter). Letterman clarified, “Let’s say you’re the presidential candidate (laughter)…Hillary is the vice presidential candidate.”
Senator Obama, without answering directly, went on to say that he had “terrific respect for Hillary” and concluded with, “All the candidates are in to win.”
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