I think her idea that John McCain announce in advance he intends to serve only one term if elected is terrible. It signals a lack of self-confidence in his own agenda and concedes that his age is a problem. Better he should pick a great V.P. who then takes on prominent responsibilities, have an ambitious and productive first two years and then after the 2010 mid-term elections make an announcement that he won’t run for re-election if that is the case.
McCain does not need to make any statements about a second term. From first hand observation, I can say that he does not give the appearance of a man of 72.
I think her idea that John McCain announce in advance he intends to serve only one term if elected is terrible. It signals a lack of self-confidence in his own agenda and concedes that his age is a problem. Better he should pick a great V.P. who then takes on prominent responsibilities, have an ambitious and productive first two years and then after the 2010 mid-term elections make an announcement that he won’t run for re-election if that is the case.I agree. Your idea is better than Peggy's. And she got paid for her idea, you offer yours here for free. Where's the fairness?
I don't see any 'obvious' VP picks out there. Bush has so neglected his role as party leader that he has allowed several of the better conservative office holders to get picked off. Santorum is gone. George Allen is gone. That's just off the top of my head. "Conventional Wisdom" says McCain should pick a conservative runningmate, but the one's with national stature are damaged goods.