http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/vp/ en-us Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047636/posts I would appreciate fellow FReepers making your views known... I've asked the Mods to run a poll repeatedly and haven't heard anything back... Please tell us whom you support and your level of intenstity... I'll tally up the results afterward... On intensity... 1= solid support... 2= tepod/lukewarm... 3=hold your nose but still support - Palin - Jindal - Romney - Sanford - Pawlenty - someone else (write-in). Thanks Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047636/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:19:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047555/posts “This is our ethanol”So an exasperated Sen. Barbara Boxer screams that the farm-belt senators better support her regional selfishness in opposing California off-shore drilling against the national interest, in the same manner she went along with the ethanol boondoggle. Odd that she was so brazen in her confessional.Jackson’s N-wordI give some credit to Barack Obama. His ‘hope and change’ mantra drives some to near madness and has proved a wrecking ball of liberal careers. First, in 90 days he destroyed the Clinton political machine, leaving Bill’s past 7-year effort at PC rehabilitation, after Monica and the pardons, in shambles. Now... pajamasmedia.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047555/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:29:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045134/posts I was reading an article yeaterday of how Roger Staubach was selling his real estate company for around 600 million. He was pocketing around 87 million of that. It got me thinking if he could be on McCain's list for VP. I think it would be a great pick and throw everyone for a loop. He is an ex Navy officer, Superbowl Champion, very successful business man and according to every account of him he's smart but also savy. I originally was wondering if he might be thinking about the Governors mansion but the VP slot would be pretty great... vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045134/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:46:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042754/posts John Edwards said Tuesday that if he were asked to accept the vice presidential slot or a cabinet position in a potential Barack Obama administration, he would “seriously consider” whatever the Illinois senator asked him to do. It has been widely reported that the former North Carolina senator is on Obama’s vice presidential shortlist. On Tuesday, NPR interviewer Guy Raz called the former Democratic presidential candidate’s presence on the list an “open secret,” and asked Edwards whether he’d weigh accepting a vice presidential offer, or might take himself out of consideration as Virginia Senator Jim Webb had done Monday. “I’m... CNN PoliticalTicker.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042754/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 03:28:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042729/posts Who do you want be McCain's VEEP and give reasons! I read that Romney is on the top of the list, and I'm wondering if this is true and if this is the best choice in everyone's opinion. If its not the best choice, state why. Maybe McCain reads freerepublic (yeah right :P) me http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042729/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 02:33:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2041936/posts John McCain has several objectives when it comes to his vice presidential choice. He must address the age issue, most likely choosing someone younger than himself, while also giving baby boomers and even younger voters a contemporary on the ticket. He must choose someone who garners the support of the conservative movement, which McCain himself has long had trouble doing. Secondary considerations include geography, as well as demographic and biographical factors. Here are the top 15 candidates, along with their pros and cons and odds of being picked. For my thoughts on the Democratic veepstakes, see my column of May... North Star Writers Group http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2041936/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:46:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041627/posts Record-high gasoline and oil prices are a centerpiece of the presidential tilt. Republican John McCain has some options if he wants to leverage his vice presidential pick on the energy and economy front. One wildcard name circulating is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, according to political consultants. Phoenix Business Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041627/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:55:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040463/posts Story after story in the last few days have proclaimed, “Romney top choice for VP” — and along those lines are also many quotes of Romney backers who warn they are holding off on their support for Senator Maverick, especially financially, until he puts Romney on the ticket. Mitt wins practically every poll when asked by voters who they wish to see as Vice President, most recently advancing to the Finals in the popular online MSNBC veepstakes poll (click here to vote for Mitt). So, Team McCain pay attention — there is an army of supporters waiting to help you... Politcal Mosaic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040463/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:39:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2040447/posts Sen. John McCain will choose businessman and former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney as Vice President, in his bid for the White House this November, a source closely connected with the McCain campaign, who asked to remain anonymous, told us earlier this afternoon. Though others were close in the running, the choice ultimately came down to the money–not the man. According to our source, the campaign narrowed their Vice Presidential options to Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, the two most successful opponents of McCain in the bid for the Republican nomination. But despite Huckabee’s sway with far Right conservatives and evangelical... CoEdMagazine.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2040447/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:58:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2039732/posts The Washington Post has an interesting article that makes a strong case for why Mitt Romney would be the right choice for John McCain as Vice-President. It centers on Romney's Economic background, and his appeal in at least four battleground states. Here are some excerpts . . .One factor not addressed in this analysis is the level of energy Romney would generate in these key states to not only vote for McCain but to get out and WORK for McCain-Romney. . . . Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2039732/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:37:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039466/posts With Sen. Barack Obama securing the Democratic presidential nomination next comes the veepstakes. Here are some of the top contenders for the second banana slot on the Obama ticket. Human Events Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039466/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:21:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038823/posts It turns out that the ideal vice presidential candidate for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is the same person as the ideal vice presidential candidate for Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), the presumptive Democratic nominee, according to a sophisticated online survey by Affinnova Inc. For both candidates, the best running mate is Colin Powell, a former U.S. Army general and former secretary of state under President George H.W. Bush, according to the survey, which was powered by an Affinnova algorithm it calls "evolutionary optimization." Computerworld http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2038823/posts#comment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:31:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034812/posts WASHINGTON — The Marines, in full dress uniform, perform their summer drills in silence, flipping their rifles in near-perfect precision in front of the Iwo Jima memorial, illuminated by the glow of sunset. One man, the guest of honor, stands stock-straight at the center of the pageantry, Marines on both sides, watching as they pass. Order. Precision. Tradition. Just across the Potomac River from his Senate office, this is Jim Webb's world. The first-term senator from Virginia has built a life around a deep love for the military. His sons have followed him, with one serving in the Marines in... Chicago Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2034812/posts#comment Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:08:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2032699/posts John McCain's short list for VP assumedly still includes one name that should be scrubbed immediately. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is not worthy of the honor and McCain would be wise to drop him hard and fast. Crist knowingly and deliberately violated the rules and bylaws of both the RNC and the DNC by holding Florida's presidential primary prior to February 5th, 2008. He is guilty of stealing votes from the citizens of Florida and needs to be held accountable, not rewarded. It should not matter if you are a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent. Americans cannot allow our state... Helvitorial.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2032699/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:08:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029838/posts The next round of voting is up. If you are into these types of things, click the link and vote. MSNBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029838/posts#comment Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:04:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029570/posts Jim Johnson steps down from Obama's team.. foxnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029570/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:47:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029190/posts Barack Obama’s vice presidential vetting team will undoubtedly run across some quirky and potentially troublesome issues as it goes about the business of scouring the backgrounds of possible running mates. But it’s unlikely they’ll find one so curious as Virginia Democratic Sen. Jim Webb’s affinity for the cause of the Confederacy. The Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029190/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:30:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029050/posts ABC News' Teddy Davis and John Santucci Report: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) was Shermanesque on Tuesday in saying that he would "absolutely not" be Sen. Barack Obama's, D-Ill., running mate even if asked to join the Democratic ticket. Asked on NPR's "All Things Considered" if he is auditioning to be Obama's running mate, Strickland said, "Absolutely not. If drafted I will not run, nominated I will not accept and if elected I will not serve. So, I don’t know how more crystal clear I can be." Strickland was seen by some political handicappers as an attractive vice presidential pick... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2029050/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:20:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012903/posts LAUREN RICHARDSON - YOU CAN HELP!By Judie BrownIt has been a source of ongoing sadness to read of the difficulties Lauren Richardson’s father has had over the course of the past several months. For those of you who are not familiar with her case, Lauren overdosed on heroin on August 28, 2006. She suffered oxygen deprivation and, as a result of the overdose, is now in a coma and unable to speak out for herself. At the time of the overdose, Lauren was expecting a baby. Her parents honored what they knew would have been her wish and did all they could to... ChristtheKingMaine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012903/posts#comment Thu, 8 May 2008 10:14:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2028603/posts Supposed I am in the “Vice Presidential Search Committee” of Democratic Candidate Barack Obama. I’d immediately start researching and evaluating Virginia Senator James Webb. Senator Webb has a lot of attributes Senator Obama lacks and needs. He is also an author and a former Secretary of the Navy under President Ronald Reagan; Defense Department experience in a Republican Administration. A huge upcheck that Obama could use. Jim Webb was a “ground pounder” Marine Officer in Vietnam. This doesn’t completely neutralize John McCain’s “War Hero” status and doesn’t match McCain as a once-tortured Prisoner of War. But some will say, McCain... Peace and Freedom http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2028603/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:51:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027805/posts Every appointment that Gov. Bobby Jindal has made since he took office in January is in jeopardy because he has not forwarded their names for Senate confirmation. The appointments by Jindal for 437 jobs — including his top aides — will no longer be valid and they will have to stop working as of June 23, when the legislative session adjourns, according to the state law governing the confirmation process. Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman state Sen. Bob Kostelka, R-Monroe, asked Jimmy Faircloth, the governor’s executive counsel, Wednesday to send the official list. As of 5 p.m. Friday, the... Baton Rouge Morning Advocate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027805/posts#comment Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:32:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027629/posts Just 18% of voters believe that John McCain should reach across party lines and select Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman as his Vice-Presidential running mate. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 42% say he should not offer the job to Lieberman while 40% are not sure. The concept of a McCain-Lieberman ticket is supported by 19% of Republicans, 14% of Democrats, and 22% of voters not affiliated with either major party. Lieberman has considered himself an Independent Democrat ever since he lost the Democratic Primary during his re-election bid two years ago. He then ran—and won—as an Independent.... Rasmussen Reports http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027629/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 19:17:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027535/posts Bottom 10 Picks of Obama-ABC News Nightline youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027535/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 13:24:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026591/posts Sen. McCain says Gov. Crist has enough experience to be Vice President By Adam C. Smith | St. Petersburg Times 12:45 PM EDT, June 5, 2008 Article tools * EmailE-mail * Share o Digg o Del.icio.us o Facebook o Fark o Google o Newsvine o Reddit o Yahoo * PrintPrint * ReprintReprints * Post comment * Text size:increase text sizedecrease text size Click here to find out more! Charlie Crist may not yet have a full gubernatorial term under his belt, but Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that Crist has enough experience to be vice president. ``Oh, I am sure... Orlando Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026591/posts#comment Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:23:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026256/posts ST. PETERSBURG — Charlie Crist may not yet have a full gubernatorial term under his belt, but Sen. John McCain said Wednesday Crist has enough experience to be vice president. "Oh, I am sure that in many respects Charlie Crist is qualified. He's had other offices. As we know, he was attorney general as well. This is a big and diverse state," McCain said in an interview Wednesday evening before a $1,000-per-person private fundraising reception. "But we haven't moved anywhere on the process that he would be under," the presumptive Republican presidential nominee stressed. "We have a large number of... www.tampabay.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026256/posts#comment Thu, 5 Jun 2008 02:59:35 GMT