The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[BDBopper]

Sources claim that Mike Huckabee is at the top of McCain's shortlist for Veep. That is exciting and sobering at the same time. If this does become the case there is a lot of work to be done.

Meanwhile (while very early) the bottom seems to be falling out for Obama vs. McCain. I have been following things over at THIS SITE for the past few weeks. Instead of looking at things from a national scale it is broken down state by state if the election were held today. When I started looking at it Obama was whipping McCain six ways to Sunday. It has almost reversed in a matter of weeks. The pendulum will likely swing back and forth.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by BDBopper

Sources claim I have been following things over at THIS SITE for the past few weeks. Instead of looking at things from a national scale it is broken down state by state if the election were held today.

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

[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.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by BDBopper

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).

Another person he might consider would be Romney. This would help McCain solidify his lead in Michigan, and could turn Colorado back to red. It would also put the solid blue states of Massachusetts and Oregon into contention(large Mormon pop in the eastern part of the state)...not winning these States but at least forcing team Obama to spend more money and time there to secure it then they would normally have to.

[BDBopper]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

Another person he might consider would be Romney. This would help McCain solidify his lead in Michigan, and could turn Colorado back to red. It would also put the solid blue states of Massachusetts and Oregon into contention(large Mormon pop in the eastern part of the state)...not winning these States but at least forcing team Obama to spend more money and time there to secure it then they would normally have to.

He might be a good choice but if McCain chooses Mr. Moneybags I'll be voting for Bob Barr. And no this isn't wealth envy. It's just he is a big pompous stuck up jerk. It's lucky he was able to finance his campaign all by himself or he would have gone nowhere because he is as authentic as an aluminum Christmas tree.

But you are right about he may be able to put some other states in play that might not be in play now.