Posted on 04/02/2008 10:08:20 PM PDT by Eagle Forgotten
An analysis of possible McCain running mates, in three parts (but I don't think I can put all three links in the "Source URL" box):
"The Conservatives" (discussed are Portman, Pence, and Cox)
"The Rivals" (discussed are Thompson, Huckabee, and Romney)
"The Governors" (discussed are Crist, Sanford, and Pawlenty)
The author's comments seem to assume that McCain will give great weight to mollifying conservatives who are unenthusiastic about his candidacy. I, for one, would not make that assumption. I suspect McCain is more likely to try to appeal to independents and disaffected Democrats, because he'll hope that the conservatives have nowhere else to go.
He needs a woman or minority on the team....
I hope it's not Portman (unknown, tied more to Bush), Huckabee (Fiscal issues), Romney (which Romney will show up?), or worst of all, Lieberman.
I'll knock on doors for Sanford or Pence. Those two were my first choices for president.
Rual Paul?
“The Conservatives” (discussed are Portman, Pence, and Cox)”
Well it won’t be any of these.
That is what I was thinking. Whether we want it this way or not, race and/or gender are going to matter. I think race more so. A young, charismatic black woman would be perfect. lol
How ‘bout Michelle Obama ?
Uncle Ben’s or -A-Roni ?
(Dr.)
He needs to pick a Black Woman with a Hispanic surname of Jewish faith.
Of the nine listed, my choice would be Gov. Pawlenty of MN. But, I prefer the lady from Alaska; Governor Sarah Palin.
I’d choose Palin but I don’t think McC and his brain trust have the nads.
Of those discussed:
1. Thompson does nothing to overcome the “age” factor - - the VP choice needs to be young.
2. Crist is a wishy-washy “moderate” loser - - gains McCain nothing.
3. Huck is too religious right-ish for McCain.
4. Romney was elected governor by the same people who routinely re-elect Teddy Kennedy and John Kerry - - another loser. Plus, the Mormon baggage hurts.
5. Portman? Who’s he?
6. Pawlenty, good choice; Sanford, great choice.
Oh yeah - - Pence and Cox.
Nice Congressmen. VP? Nah.
Her fan club could caucus in a phone booth. She’s been a complete abomination as Sec of State.
Pawlenty is a poor choice. The MN GOP fell apart on his watch. Sanford is the #1 choice. A Governor outside the South that has gotten little exposure but would make a good VP choice is Don Carcieri of RI, an unapologetic Conservative in a very hostile environment. I’d dump McCain in a heartbeat and support a Sanford-Carcieri ticket.
Gee maybe it’s not too late to snag that young Chafee fellow.
Nuts. He needs a good reputable conservative, not someone who makes the TV happy.
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