Acceptable points, however - two things - I am in Texas, a state McCain will win by 8-12 points, so it doesn’t matter so much. And second, without a calming influence on McCain, he will bow to the AGW movement. I’d rather have Palin, Romney, or Thompson.
You and me both. I am putting up a brave front. Any of the three you mention would be a great VP, especially Thompson or Romney....only because I don't know what sort of skeletons Palin might have in her closet. I've read a bit about her 'Troopergate' and I would hate to have any distractions. VPs never really help but they often hurt the candidate. I am worried about Pawlenty for the same reasons I am worried about Palin, but at least Palin brings some good conservative cred to the ticket.
I understand what you are saying...I live in California and there is not a chance in hell that Obama won't win big here, but I am still spear-heading Coulter's Get Drunk and Vote for McCain here because it gives me a chance to show the kids the way. We play the hand we are dealt. I know what every conservative who I respected and loved would tell me to do in this situation and it isn't quit. There are two parties and I'm not helping the evil one. My party is off track right now but I know what Ronald Reagan and my Dad, may they both rest in peace, would want me to teach my kids right now.