McCain may announce vice-presidential choice during Democrat convention

[franksolich]

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/25/sources-mccain-may-announce-vp-choice-before-friday

Oh my.

You know, I wish he would do this, just so the real world could have the pleasure and joy of watching the Obamaite primitives on Skins's island whine about "stealing" Barry "Goldwater" Obama's thunder.

He probably won't, but I wish he would.

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday.

McCain had previously said he would announce his vice presidential pick on Friday and would appear with that individual at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, following the announcement.  Friday is McCain’s 72nd birthday.

But sources close to McCain’s campaign told FOX News that his decision may come sooner than that — possibly on Thursday, when Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination at Invesco field in Denver, Colo.

more at link above

[Jim]

I saw somewhere that this is not likely to happen.  Better to wait till Friday to gain the weekend news cycle instead of trying and failing to upstage the messiah.  Way better to limit the news cycle as that generally turns into bump.

[Hawkgirl]

I don't think it would be a wise choice.  I believe a Friday announcment is better...takes away the momentum from Barrack's convention fast.

[Wretched Excess]

I suppose it depends on whether the numbers are moving in obama's favor by the time thursday night rolls around.  if the big speech is going over as spectacularly as all of the obamites are expecting, then short circuiting all that would make sense.

but if it goes over as weird and hopelessly self absorbed as his speech in germany went over, then let him tank unimpeded.

the timing would have to be very, very precise.  jim is probably right, just make the announcement friday like you said you would.  that would at least demonstrate decisiveness, and a lack of this peculiar desperate need to see him name in the press that BHO seems to have these days.


 

[franksolich]

Do you suppose there's any significance to his making the announcement in Dayton, Ohio?

The vice-presidential pick's from Ohio or something?

[Wretched Excess]

Do you suppose there's any significance to his making the announcement in Dayton, Ohio?

The vice-presidential pick's from Ohio or something?

maybe.  or maybe that's just where he was scheduled to be on the day that he later decided would be the day he announced his veep nominee.  it's just really hard to tell through all the static in the air right now.  I really think he should pick a chick.  there are plenty of qualified ones out there . . .

[Zeus]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

[franksolich]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

[Chris_]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Uh-huh.  The only thing Ohio is missing to be included in that vast wasteland that is the eastern seaboard of this country, is the Atlantic Ocean.

[Zeus]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

[BlueStateSaint]

Do you suppose there's any significance to his making the announcement in Dayton, Ohio?

The vice-presidential pick's from Ohio or something?

maybe.  or maybe that's just where he was scheduled to be on the day that he later decided would be the day he announced his veep nominee.  it's just really hard to tell through all the static in the air right now.  I really think he should pick a chick.  there are plenty of qualified ones out there . . .

This one would get the PUMAs over . . .

Monday, August 25, 2008
GOP VEEP CHOICE: RECONSIDERING KAY
Posted by: Michael Medved at 2:28 AM


   The selection of Joe Biden as Barack Obama’s running mate changes the whole dynamic of the Veep choice now facing John McCain.

   Sure, Biden brings credibility and experience and reassuring familiarity to the Democratic ticket, but he hardly adds sizzle or novelty. The Democrats feel that they’ve got enough pizzaz with their standard bearer, so it doesn’t hurt that they take a Vice Presidential contender with all the excitement of boiled Brussels sprouts.

   I hope that this choice now gives John McCain reason to reconsider the safe, reassuring possibilities of Mitt Romney or Tim Pawlenty—apparently, the two leading contenders for the running mate slot for the GOP. Both Romney and Pawlenty are fine men, with special appeal in swing states (Michigan and Minnesota, respectively), but neither candidate would contribute an explosive infusion of energy or electricity.

   In the same way that the Dems assumed they got enough novelty and excitement from the top of the ticket so they could go with experience and gravitas for the second spot, so the Republicans should recognize that they’ve got plenty of experience and gravitas with McCain so with his running mate they can go with a “breath of fresh air” candidate—someone new, unexpected, thrilling in some way, in order to shake up the electoral dynamic and undermine the big bounce Obama expects from Denver.

Medved hits it in the next paragraph.

The link is:

http://michaelmedved.townhall.com/blog/g/58c204c2-fac4-4744-a0cf-ca7bb47aeba5

[franksolich]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

Yeah, I know, it's a cultural and demographic thing, such as considering Illinois a "midwestern" state.

But I've never looked at such things when considering "location;" I've always looked at maps.

Nebraska, being in the center of the country, Iowa is an eastern state, and Kansas a southern state.

In fact, when I drive south, once I'm over the border into Kansas, I order grits at the diner and whistle "Dixie."

[franksolich]

They were all hot and heated about this on freerepublic yesterday, Wretched Excess.

Some member there, possibly a troll, suggested Kay Bailey Hutchinson wouldn't work, as ostensibly she's an abortion enthusiast. 

It took quite a while, but the record got set straight.

[Wretched Excess]

They were all hot and heated about this on freerepublic yesterday, Wretched Excess.

Some member there, possibly a troll, suggested Kay Bailey Hutchinson wouldn't work, as ostensibly she's an abortion enthusiast. 

It took quite a while, but the record got set straight.

I not sure she's the strongest possible woman that could be put on the ticket, but not necessarily over abortion.  it's because
TX is a safe state anyway . . . . and I have seen FR lose it's collective mind before.  it ain't pretty.

    *  Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
    * Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
    * Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
    * Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
    * Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
    * Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
    * Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
    * Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
    * Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
    * Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
    * Voted YES on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
    * Rated 7% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
    * Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
    * Rated 75% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)

link

[Ralph Wiggum]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

Kasich would be an interesting darkhorse choice.  I've always liked him.

[Jim]

All the more reason to go with Sarah Palin.

Sharp, smart, cute as a button and if Biden tries to go all medievil on her not only will be seem the cad, he'll likely surrender his nads !

[Wretched Excess]

All the more reason to go with Sarah Palin.

Sharp, smart, cute as a button and if Biden tries to go all medievil on her not only will be seem the cad, he'll likely surrender his nads !

I don't think she has been gov of alaska very long.  it would be more difficult to go after obama on his wafer thin experience with palin on the ticket.  i think she is an up and comer, but i don't think it's her time yet.

[Zeus]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

Kasich would be an interesting darkhorse choice.  I've always liked him.

I think Kasich would be the Ideal pick for McCain. Just the right mix of fiscal & social conservative to make all true conservatives comfortable with the choice.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

Kasich would be an interesting darkhorse choice.  I've always liked him.

I think Kasich would be the Ideal pick for McCain. Just the right mix of fiscal & social conservative to make all true conservatives comfortable with the choice.

It would certainly be out of the blue, but a lot of true conservatives would be thrilled.

[Jim]

All the more reason to go with Sarah Palin.

Sharp, smart, cute as a button and if Biden tries to go all medievil on her not only will be seem the cad, he'll likely surrender his nads !

I don't think she has been gov of alaska very long.  it would be more difficult to go after obama on his wafer thin experience with palin on the ticket.  i think she is an up and comer, but i don't think it's her time yet.

But she's a total babe.  I mean, come on !

[Wretched Excess]

Ohio is in the Heartland   

Actually, Nebraska is.

And then you have the spinal column, the backbone, of America, North Dakota-South Dakota-Nebraska-Kansas-Oklahoma-Texas, generally deep red.

Pssst Frank; over here bub.

John Kasich is from Ohio,John kasich hosted a program on Fox called Heartland. 

Kasich would be an interesting darkhorse choice.  I've always liked him.

I think Kasich would be the Ideal pick for McCain. Just the right mix of fiscal & social conservative to make all true conservatives comfortable with the choice.

It would certainly be out of the blue, but a lot of true conservatives would be thrilled.

kasich strikes me as such a purist that he sincerely hates government, and had all of it that he can stand for one lifetime when he was in congress.

[Wretched Excess]

All the more reason to go with Sarah Palin.

Sharp, smart, cute as a button and if Biden tries to go all medievil on her not only will be seem the cad, he'll likely surrender his nads !

I don't think she has been gov of alaska very long.  it would be more difficult to go after obama on his wafer thin experience with palin on the ticket.  i think she is an up and comer, but i don't think it's her time yet.

But she's a total babe.  I mean, come on !

yeah, she definitely has the whole babe thing handled.  I give you that one.

[Chris_]

kasich strikes me as such a purist that he sincerely hates government, and had all of it that he can stand for one lifetime when he was in congress.

If that's true, he's got my vote.  I have had it with the shitheads who think "knows how to get things done in Washington" is a highlight on their resume.

[Wretched Excess]

kasich strikes me as such a purist that he sincerely hates government, and had all of it that he can stand for one lifetime when he was in congress.

If that's true, he's got my vote.  I have had it with the shitheads who think "knows how to get things done in Washington" is a highlight on their resume.

but since that's true, I don't think he wants the job. 

[Tess Anderson]

I like John Kasich a lot myself, he's so "corn-fed", but I think he's found his niche, so there. Same goes for Kay Bailey Hutchinson - she can't possibly make it clearer that she has no interest in being VP.

As for the rest, the only thing wrong with Sarah Palin is that Joe Biden could probably wipe the floor with her during the VP debate, but that wouldn't matter. She looks like one of my old roommates, and is solid on the issues. I really don't care if she is from Alaska, a red state with few electoral votes, so was Cheney.

Mitt Romney is still one of the most likely - he would be the best geographical pick (arguably), since he would bring in Michigan and Nevada. Pawlentey is possible, too:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0808/Tealeaf_time_McCain_camp_plans_September_veep_funder_in_Minneapolis.html

It's said that Barack Hussein Obama deliberately leaked his choice so that the radio talk shows couldn't answer, and also to get at Hillary Clinton. McCain should announce it whenever he wants to, but I would wait until just after Barack Hussein Obama makes a fool out of himself in the stadium, and he will.