Who is your choice for VP?

[Lacarnut]

I will add to the poll as suggestions come in.

Newt is my first choice

[Chris_]

Dick Cheney, he is tried and proven.

[Dixie*Darling]

I really don't know a lot about any of these folks to make an informed decision. 

Condi of course would be wonderful I'm sure but I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that she's already stated that she's not interested.

I'm still luke warm over McCain.  Yes, I'll vote for him but mostly to keep a Dimwit out of office.  His amnesty bill still sticks in my craw for one, his feebleness (or seemingly so) is another reason.  To be perfectly honest, I feel we need a strong conservative as VP in case the old man croaks while in office.  I say that not in an ugly way, I'm sure y'all understand.

I guess as time draws closer and his choice is revealed, we'll get the chance to be better informed.

[mamacags]

Lord Rove
Fred Thompson
Oliver North
Rick Santorum (love! him!)
Glenn Beck

[Rebel]

who is john linder, and why should I care?

Dude, are you serious? What, you don't get Boortz in Charlestowne?

[Rebel]

Sanford for me. There will be no changing my mind. People you guys have picked are either too blase in their attitude, too quiet, too controversial, or too unknown.

Mark Sanford will be president of these United States one day, mark my words. The only way he wouldn't be is if he decided he didn't want to run. He's a man of his word. A statesman, not a politician. I've never seen anyone like him. I'd follow him to the pits of hell.

[Wretched Excess]

who is john linder, and why should I care?

Dude, are you serious? What, you don't get Boortz in Charlestowne?

if I had a dime for every time you have asked me that over the past several months, I would be a rich man.

I encounter boortz infrequently;  I don't seek out libertarian commentators, and I don't often listen to talk radio. 
when I do run across him, it's a little unusual.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

I will add to the poll as suggestions come in.

I've always felt that the choice would have to be from up in the Great Lakes region and surrounding states, since that is the area where we've been closest to making gains.  I think that the obvious choice is Tim Pawlenty.

BTW, who is this Charlie Christ you speak of?  How is he related to Jesus?

[claret1995]

I will add to the poll as suggestions come in.

How bout Newt Gingrich

[WinOne4TheGipper]

Lord Rove
Fred Thompson
Oliver North
Rick Santorum (love! him!)
Glenn Beck

The thing is that your first four candidates come with a lot of baggage, deserved or not.  For instance, I would have loved to have Fred as president, but his age just does not make him a viable veep candidate in my book.

[Wretched Excess]

Newt & etc. made the cut.  After that, we are going with "other".  If "other" starts accumulating votes, we'll open it up.

[Duke Nukum]

I dunno.

Anybody's okay with me.

I've been watching John McCain, and am wondering about something.

He's taking an awful long time to indicate a preference for running-mate.

Of course, there's no rush on it, but it sort of seems to defy conventional political wisdom.

I could be way off base here, but I wonder.

John McCain is of course fully and sorely aware he doesn't enjoy the affections of a great many Republicans (he has mine, but I am affectionate towards any Republican), and being a professional in politics, and wanting to win the election, John McCain is fully and sorely aware he has to do something to make those Republicans more affectionate towards him.

So I'm wondering if John McCain's waiting for those Republicans who don't like him, to state THEIR preferences (I like Duncan Hunter myself), after which things go from there.

John McCain is no primitive; he wants BadCat's vote, and if it means BadCat has a big say (notice the word "big") in his running-mate, well, John McCain's going to listen to BadCat.

I could be way off base, but it seems odd, and this seems at least a possible explanation.

He's probably waiting for The New York Times to tell him who to choose.  His first instinct is to please the media.  First, Second, and even last when it is practical.  Pleasing his base is only an after thought when he takes a dive in the polls.

[Lacarnut]

I dunno.

Anybody's okay with me.

I've been watching John McCain, and am wondering about something.

He's taking an awful long time to indicate a preference for running-mate.

Of course, there's no rush on it, but it sort of seems to defy conventional political wisdom.

I could be way off base here, but I wonder.

John McCain is of course fully and sorely aware he doesn't enjoy the affections of a great many Republicans (he has mine, but I am affectionate towards any Republican), and being a professional in politics, and wanting to win the election, John McCain is fully and sorely aware he has to do something to make those Republicans more affectionate towards him.

So I'm wondering if John McCain's waiting for those Republicans who don't like him, to state THEIR preferences (I like Duncan Hunter myself), after which things go from there.

John McCain is no primitive; he wants BadCat's vote, and if it means BadCat has a big say (notice the word "big") in his running-mate, well, John McCain's going to listen to BadCat.

I could be way off base, but it seems odd, and this seems at least a possible explanation.

He's probably waiting for The New York Times to tell him who to choose.  His first instinct is to please the media.  First, Second, and even last when it is practical.  Pleasing his base is only an after thought when he takes a dive in the polls.

No big hurry. He is waiting to see who Obama picks as VP. Note, the Democraps have their convention first. Plenty of time for him to pick someone who will be a match for him and consevaties and independents.

[Duke Nukum]

I dunno.

Anybody's okay with me.

I've been watching John McCain, and am wondering about something.

He's taking an awful long time to indicate a preference for running-mate.

Of course, there's no rush on it, but it sort of seems to defy conventional political wisdom.

I could be way off base here, but I wonder.

John McCain is of course fully and sorely aware he doesn't enjoy the affections of a great many Republicans (he has mine, but I am affectionate towards any Republican), and being a professional in politics, and wanting to win the election, John McCain is fully and sorely aware he has to do something to make those Republicans more affectionate towards him.

So I'm wondering if John McCain's waiting for those Republicans who don't like him, to state THEIR preferences (I like Duncan Hunter myself), after which things go from there.

John McCain is no primitive; he wants BadCat's vote, and if it means BadCat has a big say (notice the word "big") in his running-mate, well, John McCain's going to listen to BadCat.

I could be way off base, but it seems odd, and this seems at least a possible explanation.

He's probably waiting for The New York Times to tell him who to choose.  His first instinct is to please the media.  First, Second, and even last when it is practical.  Pleasing his base is only an after thought when he takes a dive in the polls.

No big hurry. He is waiting to see who Obama picks as VP. Note, the Democraps have their convention first. Plenty of time for him to pick someone who will be a match for him and consevaties and independents.

I think it's going to depend on where he is in the polls and with his base at the time.  But if the media elites start a whisper campaign on their choice, it will be hard for him to resist.

[Lacarnut]

I think it's going to depend on where he is in the polls and with his base at the time.  But if the media elites start a whisper campaign on their choice, it will be hard for him to resist.
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If he thinks the media is his friend, he is a fool. The media is going to turn on him like a mad dog with rabies because they want a left wing liberal Democrap like Obama for Prez. 

[Baruch Menachem]

I passionately detest McCain.

I hope something really embarrassing happens to him between now and July.  I would love an open convention.

I read a very interesting bio of Condi.  She is really amazing.  I would support her in heartbeat.  For anything.

[Wretched Excess]

I passionately detest McCain.

I hope something really embarrassing happens to him between now and July.  I would love an open convention.

I read a very interesting bio of Condi.  She is really amazing.  I would support her in heartbeat.  For anything.

have you read a bio of mccain?

[Baruch Menachem]

What interests me is the lincoln S &  L thing, plus his playing footsie with Gore in 2000 during the primaries.

The lincoln thing suggests he is too stupid and/or too venial for the job, an impression just hammered in by his behavior during 2000 and the McCain/Fiengold debate.

It is like having the owner of the underage sailor's brothel as the chief vice crusader.

[Ptarmigan]

Tough one. I voted for Duncan Hunter in the primary. Hopefully he can be Vice President.

[Crystal]

I like Hunter, but I don't think he could bring in enough votes..maybe I am wrong.

I love Condi, but I doubt she would.

I voted Michael Steele.

[Zeus]

Romney is more than likely out. It's been ages since a republican westerner headed a presidential ticket so Having 2 westerners on the ticket is just begging to be defied. Condi is out because she has made it Rather clear she doesn't want the gig. Lindsey Graham is rather iffy because he hasn't exactly endeared himself to conservatives the last couple years. Duncan Hunter won't get the nod because he pandered way to much in his unsuccessful bid to top the ticket. Newt is debatable as to wether he would be more of an asset or a liability,myself I could get behind a Newt VP, it not likely to happen though. Crist is the most likely of the ones mentioned so far. Crist has high favorability ratings and Florida is big EC prize.

We don't elect a VP but Because of McCain's conservative credentials credibility , real or imaged, It is very possible his pick as a running mate will be a Deal or No deal breaker.

[Crystal]

Romney is more than likely out. It's been ages since a republican westerner headed a presidential ticket so Having 2 westerners on the ticket is just begging to be defied. Condi is out because she has made it Rather clear she doesn't want the gig. Lindsey Graham is rather iffy because he hasn't exactly endeared himself to conservatives the last couple years. Duncan Hunter won't get the nod because he pandered way to much in his unsuccessful bid to top the ticket. Newt is debatable as to wether he would be more of an asset or a liability,myself I could get behind a Newt VP, it not likely to happen though. Crist is the most likely of the ones mentioned so far. Crist has high favorability ratings and Florida is big EC prize.

We don't elect a VP but Because of McCain's conservative credentials credibility , real or imaged, It is very possible his pick as a running mate will be a Deal or No deal breaker.

I agree with most of that except Romney might not be THAT bad.


As for Newt...I am now put off by him after seeing him in a commercial with Pelosi on global warming. I couldn't believe it.

[Zeus]

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I agree with most of that except Romney might not be THAT bad.


As for Newt...I am now put off by him after seeing him in a commercial with Pelosi on global warming. I couldn't believe it.

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The situation with Romney isn't about wether he'd be any good or not. It's basically about avgs,historical & statistically. McCain is already battling the odds no use in adding to those odds.

The deal about Global warming is although many think it is bunk many more have bought into and changes they are a happening. Sometimes playing nice with folks give you more input on a situation thereby Minimizing the neg effects of any action taken. It ain't purty but it's reality.

[Crystal]

The situation with Romney isn't about wether he'd be any good or not. It's basically about avgs,historical & statistically. McCain is already battling the odds no use in adding to those odds.

The deal about Global warming is although many think it is bunk many more have bought into and changes they are a happening. Sometimes playing nice with folks give you more input on a situation thereby Minimizing the neg effects of any action taken. It ain't purty but it's reality.

I am not sure what you are saying here. Newt was playing nice with libs/Pelosi...because...???

[Wretched Excess]

the timing could become tricky.  the dem convention ends on august 28, and ours starts september 1.  that's a friday, saturday, and sunday before our convention begins on monday.

I suppose the dems will have to name their veep first, one way or another.  traditionally, the veep nominees are named just before their respective conventions;  cheney was named a week before the the convention in 2000.  this year, the week before the GOP convention is the dem convention, so you can't do it then.  and if mccain tried to nominate his running mate in the very few days in between the conventions, it would probably get drowned out by the aftershock of the dem convention.

but the way things are going in this election cycle, they will probably nominate their running mates next week, and pound on each other for two months before the general election even gets under way.