The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[BDBopper]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Looks to me like Obama is going to have to choose Strickland(+20) as his VP instead of Richardson(+5). Of course, as things sit now not even the 20 he could get out of Ohio will get him close enough to win.

I still think McCain should go for Pawlenty(+10) and see if he can be the first Republican in like forever to take Minnesota

No matter who McCain chooses I think his best bet if he wants to win Minnesota is put Huckabee on a bus for a month through the state. He is already popular with Republicans in Minnesota considering his surprisingly strong 2nd in their Caucuses (he spent no time there). I know of no other better at retail politics.

Pawlenty might be a good choice but I think the VP choice needs to come from the right (at least socially). If McCain chooses wisely he will be able to cover the Center and offset Bob Barr on the right (while leaving Obama for the far left). The GOP is going through a time of flux and change. They will likely lose more seats in the House and maybe some in the Senate as well. The can try to minimize the damage by keeping the White House.