The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

BDBopper · 05-27-2008, 10:42 AM

A big question continues to be who John McCain will pick as his running mate. I am certain of who he should pick but I have no faith he will do it. Obama is new and fresh and really connects with the people and inspires passion. McCain is the total opposite. He needs someone on his ticket that would do the same. There are only two people who I can think of that could do that for McCain and that is Governor Jindal of Louisiana and Mike Huckabee. McCain would be foolish to tap Jindal's shoulders because he just took office in the Pelican State and the GOP is rarely in power there at the State level (one of the last states in the former the Democratic Solid South to fall - Only Arkansas and West Virgina are left). That leaves Mike Huckabee. However (while the media leaves you to think otherwise) he is showing no real signs of wanting the nod or he isn't campaigning for the job. McCain invited several potential candidates for the job (including Huck) to his home in Arizona this past weekend. Huckabee turned down the invitation as it was his wife's (Janet) wedding anniversary over the weekend.

Another reason I don't think McCain will tap Huckabee is that while Mike will inject a huge amount of passion into the ticket, it won't be for McCain. Most of Huckabee's supporters are not very fond of McCain for various reasons and won't vote for him without Huckabee on the ticket. However they are barraging the McCain HQ with E-mails, phone calls, and faxes every day trying to get Huck on the ticket. In addition at every step of the way Huckabee outshined his rival during the primary season on the trail. That's not something you want in a running mate. Just ask Dukakis.

My guess would be Romney (bleh), Govorner Crist of Florida, or Governor Pawlenty of Minnesota. Romney may be the best bet because while he is a major jerk he did try to play to the Conservative base while Crist or Pawlenty are nowhere close. If so watch for the Dems to go back to all the fights both Romney and McCain had at debates and in ads in January and play them ad nauseum.

05-27-2008, 10:42 AM	#11
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	A big question continues to be who John McCain will pick as his running mate. I am certain of who he should pick but I have no faith he will do it. Obama is new and fresh and really connects with the people and inspires passion. McCain is the total opposite. He needs someone on his ticket that would do the same. There are only two people who I can think of that could do that for McCain and that is Governor Jindal of Louisiana and Mike Huckabee. McCain would be foolish to tap Jindal's shoulders because he just took office in the Pelican State and the GOP is rarely in power there at the State level (one of the last states in the former the Democratic Solid South to fall - Only Arkansas and West Virgina are left). That leaves Mike Huckabee. However (while the media leaves you to think otherwise) he is showing no real signs of wanting the nod or he isn't campaigning for the job. McCain invited several potential candidates for the job (including Huck) to his home in Arizona this past weekend. Huckabee turned down the invitation as it was his wife's (Janet) wedding anniversary over the weekend. Another reason I don't think McCain will tap Huckabee is that while Mike will inject a huge amount of passion into the ticket, it won't be for McCain. Most of Huckabee's supporters are not very fond of McCain for various reasons and won't vote for him without Huckabee on the ticket. However they are barraging the McCain HQ with E-mails, phone calls, and faxes every day trying to get Huck on the ticket. In addition at every step of the way Huckabee outshined his rival during the primary season on the trail. That's not something you want in a running mate. Just ask Dukakis. My guess would be Romney (bleh), Govorner Crist of Florida, or Governor Pawlenty of Minnesota. Romney may be the best bet because while he is a major jerk he did try to play to the Conservative base while Crist or Pawlenty are nowhere close. If so watch for the Dems to go back to all the fights both Romney and McCain had at debates and in ads in January and play them ad nauseum.
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