Obama VP Vetter Resigns Over Loan Criticism

PlusObama VP Vetter Resigns Over Loan CriticismObama VP Vetter Resigns Over Loan CriticismThe Associated PressJim Johnson, a manager of Democrat Barack Obama's vice presidential search team, is resigning amid criticism over his personal loan deals. Obama's campaign declined to say if Johnson would be replaced. (June 11)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:johnson photos]A leader of Barack Obama's vice presidential research team is resigning amid criticism of his personal loan deals. Obama says Jim Johnson is stepping down to avoid being a distraction.Johnson is a former C-E-O of Fannie Mae.He received loans from Countrywide Financial, which is part of a federal investigation into the subprime mortgage crisis.Johnson served on the vetting team along with former deputy attorney general Eric Holder and former first daughter Caroline Kennedy.SOTRon Fournier/The Associated Press His job was equivalent to somebody who owns a small business who has somebody on their staff who goes through all the resumes and picks out three that look the bestJohnson and Holder created a stir when they showed up on Capitol Hill this week to consult with Democratic party leaders. Obama's campaign is keeping mum about who they're considering for the number two spot, but sources say they have a list of about 20 people, including some retired military generals. SOTRon Fournier/The Associated Press "Of course he's looking at military generals. He's also looking at women, men, governors, we'll see these floated for different reasons. This one is because is shows he's taking this seriously, he knows he's weak on foreign policy and he's looking at a general"Republican John McCain has a headstart in the "veepstakes".His informal team of vetters has also come under criticism for lobbyist connections.McCain spent Memorial Day weekend with four potential running mates - Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (JIN'-dul), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Kansas Senator Sam Brownback. While both camps are weighing their options, it's unlikely that their decisions are imminent. SOTRon Fournier/The Associated Press "I think we all need to take a deep breath here. McCain's only been looking for a few weeks, and Obama's only been looking for a few days and this is a really methodical process to go through"Fournier says it's possible the candidates will wait until closer to the party conventions to announce their running mates. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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[shiroisan87]

thank god charlie crist didn't get picked. he's such a moron. florida is still under water restrictions and our unemployment rate is one of the worst here in florida.

[pimpdalyrical]

Kucinich! Are you joking? The freaky little rodent who thinks he saw a spaceship at Shirley McClain's House? Wow, you have problems.

[deanrdd]

Is it possible that Johnson decided to step down on his own?

[dmr0binson]

Heard about Obama's new campaign bus?

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It seats thirty in the passenger compartment and seven under the wheels.

[Tereeb11]

LebanonForObama

To be honest with you, I LOVE his personality and the way how he talks but I hate some of his policies. When I recall may brothers in Palestine and Afghanistan, my hate toward his increase rapidly without any limits.

Indeed, Pun Paul is the best.

He is the man who does not support Israel and any war. God bless him

[LebanonForObama]

What I am sure of is that Obama is not responsible for the war in Iraq, nor the millions that died their (nor in Vietnam as a matter of fact).

As I hear comments like yours, I am more and more convinced that in the USA there is as much racism as there is in other part of the world.

I am worried that the USA is exposing itself in a negative and wrong way.

Piety a nation - and if that it is what the USA is, than I am sorry to see humanity one day heading toward complete chaos.

[stvrules]

Classic abslolutely classic amore judgement from Comrade Obama. He plays as if he's some kind of moral individual who does not take money from corporations then he turns around and hires the worst of all cooprate underlings in America. priceless, the commy pig will destroy his own candidacy use moral conservatives won't even have to do a thing. I love it the bad guys always take it in the end and by their own devices. Comrade Hussein Obama and his cronies have fun in your new Russia.

[stvrules]

Let me help you understand something assuming you truely are a Christian from Lebanon. Hussein Obama is no more Christian than the man on the moon. Comrade Obama is the exact opposite. Christ was for moral values and the freedom to choose, Obama will destroy all rights freedoms and happiness in this country by force (kind of like satan)Old hide Michelle stated that Obama would make American's do certain things. Very commy like. Plus the news you get is twisted most media is in the tank for BO

[LebanonForObama]

while you may dislike or disagree with someone, I am disgusted that you use names such as nigger.

I feel sorry for you, it seems you are full of hate. I hope one day you will learn to fill your heart with Joy.

[eastwood13]

Obama may be the lesser of two evils, but for anyone who doent have blinders on he is still evil...America had its chance for a good decent president (Paul-Kucinich) but they let the bias CFR media choose the president of the country once again....WTG SHEEP!