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Who should be McCain's VP?
19Mitt Romney (former Mass. governor)10.53%2Charlie Crist (Florida governor)0.00%0Bobby Jindal (LA Governor)0.00%0Mike Huckabee (former AK governor)0.00%0Rudy Giuliani (former NYC mayor)5.26%1Joe Lieberman (CT senator)15.79%3Tim Pawlenty (MN governor)0.00%0Hillary Clinton (NY senator)15.79%3Linda Lingle (Hawaii governor)15.79%3Other (please specify)36.84%7Tags: None
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Hillary Clinton, riiiight!
Too bad this poll doesn't include the names of the female candidates who do have a serious chance at being considered. They would include:
Sarah Palin (Alaska governor)
Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas Senator)
And of course, a few months ago, former HP CEO Carly Fiorina was enthusiastically talked up by some factions in the GOP as being a candidate who could shore up McCain on the economic front, while appealing to women voters. But Fiorina doomed her own chances by going off-message several times, including an occasion where McCain was put in the awkward situation of commenting on Fiorina's criticism of health insurance companies covering Viagra, but not birth control.This post may contain an opinion that may conflict with your opinion. Do not take it personal. Polite discussion of difference of opinion is welcome.
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Let's not forget about Condi Rice. In the big picture, she is by far the smartest person on Capitol Hill. And that point is irrefutable.
I'm a big fan of Rudy Giuliani. He's a tough sumbeetch. We must remember that we are in a war, no matter how ignorant the motive. Truth is the Crusades started over 1000 years ago. As long as Islam harbors a militaristic, homicidal motive, we will never be able to sleep peacefully.
McCain has a host of reasonably good choices.FutureNewsNetwork.com
Energy answers are already here.
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Originally posted by timkona View PostLet's not forget about Condi Rice. In the big picture, she is by far the smartest person on Capitol Hill. And that point is irrefutable.
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Originally posted by timkona View PostLet's not forget about Condi Rice. In the big picture, she is by far the smartest person on Capitol Hill. And that point is irrefutable.
Damn, Tim. If only you were McCain's senior advisor.
Originally posted by timkona View PostI'm a big fan of Rudy Giuliani. He's a tough sumbeetch. We must remember that we are in a war, no matter how ignorant the motive. Truth is the Crusades started over 1000 years ago. As long as Islam harbors a militaristic, homicidal motive, we will never be able to sleep peacefully.
But will McCain be able to keep the support of those evangelicals if his pro-life stance becomes muddled by picking pro-choice candidates to be his running mate? It's a gamble. Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for the abortion issue, I think Tom Ridge would have been a slam dunk choice for McCain, moreso than Giuliani. Ridge is a popular former governor of Pennsylvania, which is a battleground state. (Very doubtful that Rudy will be able to deliver NY to the GOP this year.) Ridge, of course, also has national security credentials as the first Secretary of Homeland Security. And finally, Ridge and McCain are good friends who get along very well on a personal basis.
Ah, but he's pro-choice. And that alone will probably take Ridge out of the running.
Originally posted by timkona View PostMcCain has a host of reasonably good choices.
That pretty much leaves Mitt Romney as the prime favorite. A McCain/Romney pairing is like shotgun marriage, for sure. But does McCain have any other choice? He's pro-life (although his Mormon background might be problematic for some evangelicals). He has the economic credentials. He could possibly help carry the state of Michigan (Romney's father was the former governor there).Last edited by Frankie's Market; August 23, 2008, 02:00 PM.This post may contain an opinion that may conflict with your opinion. Do not take it personal. Polite discussion of difference of opinion is welcome.
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We're at 'war' only because Bush & Cheney say we are.
We're actually in the midst of another contrived bunch of republican BS.
But, for the troops fighting it out, it doesn't matter what you call it, because it sucks!
Guiliani ain't tough, he's just a beech, and would immediately change from everything he's ever truly believed in to get a shot at the White House. The guy is probably the only person in America who would actually be worse than the crap we have in there now, and sadly there are all too many who would jump at the chance to vote these two infected monkeys in. Rice too, and throw Hillary in as well. You know ol' Bill would be only too happy to get back in the mix any way he could.
McCreep would be an even bigger fool if he doesn't pick Romney.
Nobody comes close to the 'ooooh, he's looks so Presidential' image he projects.
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hi this is sansei and i'd pick mitt romney is he's the best choice like Our Current VP Cheney and he has qualification's like When cheney was elected with Bush and i think Mccain would be a good president like Romney would be like Current Vp Cheney,may anyone agree?
Well thank's for your time:O) Ps:Im Voting for Mccain.
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The Log Cabin Republicans would be happy with Rudy G. But I dont think you can put a pro-life and pro-choice team together on the same ticket.
Sarah Palin is a brand new mom, I doubt she would accept the VP ticket, maybe in a few years.
To help McCain out on economic issues, Romney would be a good choice. However, his choice of religion might cause a problem with voters.
Is Romney loved in Massachusetts still? The state almost always votes Democrat, heck even George McGovern carried the state in 1972 when he couldnt even carry his own home state.
Aj
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I picked “Other” since Ron Paul wasn’t one of the choices. I figure if Timkona can clutch on to a candidate that goes against everything McCain stands for, why can’t I? At least mine has a clear idea on what it will take to shore up the value of the U.S. dollar and eliminate our federal debt and trade deficit — before it’s too late. McCain has to do something radical between now and November if he wants to win back his conservative base. Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Moses have had some success in closing the gap, but only because Obama was eating shave ice and bodysurfing for a week.
We can’t be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans.
— U.S. President Bill Clinton
USA TODAY, page 2A
11 March 1993
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Originally posted by timkona View PostI would also choose Colin Powell. Very good leader who was miffed when he left the Bush Cab.This post may contain an opinion that may conflict with your opinion. Do not take it personal. Polite discussion of difference of opinion is welcome.
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