CLINTON ACCUSES ILLINOIS SENATOR OF PANDERING, PLEDGES TO NAME MARK MADDEN SECRETARY OF STATE
PITTSBURGH - Senator Barack Obama said he thought former KDKA anchorwoman Jennifer Antkowiak “would be a good fit” in an Obama administration, and hinted that discussions have already taken place within his campaign about offering her the position of Vice President. Obama made those remarks yesterday during an address to students at the Bill Curry Fashion Institute. “Jennifer is a bubbly, vivacious personality who radiates warmth and maternal tenderness,” he said. “Those are the type of qualities I’m looking for in a running mate.”
Obama said he became aware of Ms. Antkowiak after finding a copy of her eponymous magazine in an airport men’s room. “I picked it up, and I couldn’t put it down,” he said. “Ten ways to lose the winter blues. Five tips to liven up your left-overs. It was page after page of innovative ideas. We need this kind of fresh thinking in Washington.”
When informed of Senator Obama’s comments, Ms. Antkowiak said she was flattered, but declined further discussion, citing a busy schedule. “I’m working on a new cleaning solution to remove grape juice stains from upholstery, and I think we’re heading for a breakthrough.” Clinton campaign spokesman Dave Corbett issued a statement shortly after news of a potential Obama/Antkowiak pairing became public. “This kind of pandering to the voters of Western Pennsylvania diminishes the democratic process, and is typical of the cynicism that permeates the Obama campaign.”
