Alan Keyes on short list as John McCain VP

Old Glory Radio ^ | Apr 28th, 2008 | oldgloryradio

[TBP]

Alan Keyes on short list to become John McCain VP pick for the Republican ticket.

McCain camp will not deny.

[TBP]

This seems like about the unlikeliest match in recent political history, especially since, last I knew, Keyes had left the GOP and was stll running for President.

I don't think he'd accept if asked at this point. Not that I think Juan McVain will ask him.

For one thing, McCain does have a bit of an ego and he needs someone lower key than Keyes as his running mate.

However, it does show just how desperate Juan McVain is to keep conservtives in The Big Tent (as a sideshow.)

[Norman Bates]

Who confirmed this?

[Melas]

This story is so bogus it’s not even funny. However, Keyes’ voters seem willing to fall for almost anything, so I’m sure they’ll swallow this one too.

[romanesq]

Alan Keyes is a good man but he does not have a natural strength in a state to call his own and did poorly drafted to run for Senate in Illinois.

I admire him but don’t see this as serious.

[NavVet]

I think you ment to say “Alan Keyes is on the short bus.”

[scan59]

Alan Keyes is a good conservative, and a good man. Unfortunately if McCain selected him the public would assume it was a token choice based on race. This is not the time to bring Alan Keyes down to a caricature.

[Non-Sequitur]

McCain camp will not deny.

I'll bet that they won't deny that I'm not on his short list either. Some questions are too ridiculous to address.

[greatvikingone]

McCain camp will not deny.

__________________________

Try saying ‘never in a million years’ while doubled over in a fit of laughter.

[FreeAtlanta]

I used to like Keyes, but he now sounds nearly as nutty as Obama’s minister.

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

For one thing, McCain does have a bit of an ego and he needs someone lower key than Keyes as his running mate.

You nailed it. While I would LOVE to see this, Keyes (who would overshadow Juan) has it all over McPane in EVERY department, including his rock-rib, conservative views. McLame, will never pick someone like him.

[Richard Kimball]

I like Keyes, but this story is nucking futs.

[dbacks]

Good Lord. He is as big a crackpot as Ron Paul!

[Reagan Man]

BULL!

[ElkGroveDan]

How about Dan Quayle.....

(ducks and runs)

[Norman Bates]

Would picking Keyes “earn it” for you?

[Clara Lou]

I find this very difficult to believe. In fact, I don’t believe it.

[traviskicks]

He is as big a crackpot as Ron Paul!

You must have not read this, some of the most conservative articulations I've ever read:

Some Observations on Four Terms in Congress (By Ron Paul)

[TomGuy]

I doubt that, since Keyes has already bolted the GOP and joined the Constitution Party.

However, since the CP rejected him as their presidential nominee, Keyes is certainly available.

I just don’t think McCain has Keyes on the short list for VP.

[Dog Gone]

The McCain camp wouldn’t deny that the Reverend Jeremiah Wright is on the short list, either.

He’s not going to get into that game.

[Da Coyote]

I rather see a ticket with just about anybody else as Pres, and McKennedy - er - McClinton - er - McObama - er, McCain as Vice President.

[TBP]

He could do worse, and probably will.

[spectre]

Dan Quayle? Why not?

aq

[1035rep]

I'll bet that they won't deny that I'm not on his short list either.

I asked them about you Non-Sequitur.  They would neither confirm nor deny that you are on that list.

[kingattax]

floating a rumor and not denying about keys as VP might be as big a bone as conservatives can expect to be thrown by mcCain.

[1035rep]

Then why does Keyes keep losing so badly? What do you think the problem is?

[Non-Sequitur]

They have to have some sort of surprise for the convention.

[TomGuy]

I think you ment to say “Alan Keyes is on the short bus.”

I didn't know much about Keyes, but after seeing him a couple of times in the GOP debates, I wasn't impressed. All he did was rant and complain that he wasn't getting enough time or questions.

Maybe: I think you ment to say “Alan Keyes is on the short bus leash.”

[HappyinAZ]

Alan keys is bright...but he’s already made himself a “caricature”....Not a chance that he will be the VP choice...story is pure specualtion.

[ElkGroveDan]

I like the man but the MSM and popular culture has more or less destroyed him.

[Poser]

Keyes isn’t, but what about a certain former congressman from Oklahoma?...

[Pinkbell]

I wish.

[Anti-Bubba182]

“Hitler/Paris Hilton/Ted Kennedy on short list to become John McCain VP pick for the Republican ticket.

McCain camp will not deny”

[1035rep]

LOL, be sure to mention your FReeper ID so I’ll know its you :)

[rahbert]

Julius C Watts?

[1035rep]

Watts? I would love to see that.

[TBP]

“Hitler/Paris Hilton/Ted Kennedy on short list to become John McCain VP pick for the Republican ticket.

Given McCain's record, the last of those is actually credible.

[TBP]

“Hitler/Paris Hilton/Ted Kennedy on short list to become John McCain VP pick for the Republican ticket.

Given McCain's record, the last of those is actually credible.

[Oztrich Boy]

Who confirmed this?

No-one "The McCain camp will not deny"

deny the most absurd suggestions, and they start making more reasonable ones - having established a precedent, when you don't deny a suggestion, they now have a story.

[NonValueAdded]

Short list, short bus, not much difference in the GOP trainwreck of 2008.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Ron Paul sounds like a crackpot to today’s conservatives because he is interested in conserving the Republic the Founders bequeathed to us, while they are interested in conserving the ego-illusion of American National Supremacy that we adopted after WWII - even if they have to expand the welfare state to do it. Developments in history since that time have put the two visions into sharp conflict.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Bravo Sierra, over!

[Bobkk47]

Does anyone know much about Rob Portman? He’s a former congressman and is, I’ve heard, on the short list for VP. Is he a solid conservative? Does he have enough stature to assume the Presidency?

[E. Cartman]

Twenty dollars says he picks Ms. Lindsay Graham.

[Poser]

JC would be a perfect running mate for McCain. He’s young and conservative; Two things McCain is not.

[facedown]

Somebody needs to turn themselves in to rehab.

[Poser]

Ron Paul sounds like a crackpot because he IS a crackpot. Occam’s razor in action.

[Interesting Times]

You will no doubt be hearing from Scrappleface’s attorney.

[donna]

I used to like Keyes, but he now sounds nearly as nutty as Obama’s minister.

What is your motive in equating these two men?

Clearly, they have nothing in common. To begin with, Keyes is not a baby killer.

[Political Junkie Too]

This would be silly. All Obama has to do is say "I beat Keyes for Senator, and I'll beat him again for President."

-PJ

[freespirited]

I dont believe this. Aside from the fact that he’s widely recognized to have lost some of his marbles, Keyes would add nothing strategically since he lives in ultra-blue Maryland.

Also McCain is not going to pick someone who has never held elective office.