McCain's VP

[CybScryb]

There seems to be the expected fracturing of the Democrats as the VP selection process moves forward.  My thoughts on the McCain VP choice.

The selection of the VP is more critical here than anywhere else as McCain making through one term is even odds now and the odds will get shorter and shorter as the campaign moves deeper into the summer.

Lindsey Graham:  Good conservative credentials.  Knows his way around D.C. (good and bad).

Mike Huckabee:  Strong with evangelicals and professes a gun friendly posture.  Frankly, I've had enough from Arkansas for a while.

Mitt Romney:  Great economic credentials but from what I can tell hasn't a single Republican bone in his body.  Left an incredible legacy in Salt Lake City from the Winter Olympics.  Surrounded by the right people might make a great president but does not appear to have his heart into preserving and extending the Second Amendment.

Tim Pawlenty:  Has the governor credentials but is the only other politician out there who makes McCain look exciting.  Not a great pairing with someone who lacks inspirational speaking abilities.

Bobby Jindal:  Needs some more experience and is currently reeling from backlash at his apparent cooperation with the Louisiana legislature to more than double their salaries during tight economic times.  A future with Sarah Palin and Bobby Jindal does promise a bright future for the GOP.

Rudy Giuliani:  Not then. Not now. Not ever.

Michael Bloomberg:  Is probably on both candidates list.  While marginally better than Giuliiani, it's not by enough of a margin and the thought of any New York politician taking over the White House makes my head hurt.

[Teresa Heilevang]

Okay then... that is what I wanted to know..... 
You guys keep me informed and lined out.. and you are my heros.....

[Hazcat]

Lindsey Graham?? Nope, RINO all the way!

[Ron J]

Haz ... who can he pick that folks won't be saying it's like the R(h)ino exhibit at the public zoo? 

If he doesn't pick me, I still would like to see Fred Thompson on the ticket. 

[tombogan03884]

Haz ... who can he pick that folks won't be saying it's like the R(h)ino exhibit at the public zoo? 

If he doesn't pick me, I still would like to see Fred Thompson on the ticket. 

Fred, The Govenors of Alaska or La., Kay Bailey Hutchison, I'm sure there are others.

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[Teresa Heilevang]

When do they announce who they have picked?

[Ron J]

When do they announce who they have picked?

Good question. 

Last I heard ... Obama is expected to pick Richardson.   

McCain's choices are down to four:
Romney
Palenty
Hutchison
Hazcat
 

[tumblebug]

HAZ except he won't leave Florida except for KANSAS on the [RED EYE].

[Hazcat]

Red eye - OK! (that's an old name for Iron City beer )

VP - Never!  I need a REAL job not a title!

[tumblebug]

 That's the trouble anybody that want's the job is not someone you would want to have it. Go figure.