On the recordMarch 9, 2008
But I don't understand. If I'm not ready, how is it that you think you I should be such a great vice president?
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “But I don't understand. If I'm not ready, how is it that you think you I should be such a great vice president?”
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Obama questions the logic behind suggesting he could be a vice president if he is deemed unqualified for the presidency.
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