Edwards again rules out VP job

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(CNN) – It may be time to take John Edwards' name off the list of potential vice presidential candidates.

The former presidential candidate, who was the 2004 Democratic vice presidential nominee, continued to flatly maintain has no interest in the job. Traveling in Spain Friday, Edwards told two separate newspapers it’s not a role he is willing to take again. (Related: The rundown on Obama's VP possibilities)

“I already had the privilege of running for vice president in 2004, and I won't do it again," Edwards told El Mundo newspaper. He also made similar comments to El Pais.

The former North Carolina senator's comments are his first on VP speculation since Barack Obama officially clinched the Democratic nomination. Edwards, who ended his own bid in late January , endorsed the Illinois senator's White House bid in May, sending the political world abuzz that the two could team up on the same ticket. (WATCH: Edwards endorses Obama)

They appeared to have natural chemistry — something Edwards and then-Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry seemed to lack in 2004 — and the former North Carolina senator remains popular among a key demographic that has been reluctant to support Obama — working-class white voters. (WATCH: Edwards' motives for endorsement)

But Edwards immediately sought to quell rumors he was angling for the No. 2 spot, telling an interviewer shortly after his endorsement announced that it "Won't happen…. It's just not something I am interested in."

But he has been more coy about serving for Obama in other ways, specifically as his attorney general.

[Champs Elysees]

I don't think he is being seriously considered as anything other than a cabinet member because of the other VP candidates who may be better quaified. However, I would have liked to see the Obama/Edwards ticket.

[ReignMan19]

If Obama gets Edwards and Clinton in key positions this could be a democratic powerhouse...

[coldfront06]

I like Edwards, but I don't see the value he adds to the ticket as VP.

[Robelite]

I've said it once, I'll say it again....BILL RICHARDSON OF NEW MEXICO!

[Bigs]

Jun 9, 2008 11:39:49 GMT -5 Robelite said:

I've said it once, I'll say it again....BILL RICHARDSON OF NEW MEXICO!

I like Bill.... he's a nice guy, but he doesn't add a whole lot to the ticket right now.

[Champs Elysees]

Other than Billary, who really does??

I was adamant about him not choosing her, but personal feelings aside, she is strong in his weaker areas and vice versa. If Billary would cease the backbiting and would allow Obama to run his ship the way he wants, they could really pull it off.

Who is a better candidate for the VP spot other than Hillary?? Really??

[coldfront06]

I agree L...I can't think of a "better" candidate than Hillary.

I wanted Ohio governor Ted Strickland, just for the hopes that it could help Obama carry Ohio. When I lived in Ohio, he seemed fairly popular among the people there. But he is not well known nationally and he'd do nothing for other states.

[Champs Elysees]

Jun 9, 2008 12:14:06 GMT -5 @coldfront06 said:

I agree L...I can't think of a "better" candidate than Hillary.

I wanted Ohio governor Ted Strickland, just for the hopes that it could help Obama carry Ohio. When I lived in Ohio, he seemed fairly popular among the people there. But he is not well known nationally and he'd do nothing for other states.

And THAT'S what I'm trying to get at. Obama is still fairly new to the national political scene and he needs a well-known "name" to help him win. He is a shrewd politican. I think Clinton IS on his short list. She has to be.