GOP Presidential contender John McCain is set to announce his running mate today.
While campaign staffers have been tight-lipped about McCain's choice, the rumor-mill has been ablaze with speculation as to the person who has been chosen.
McCain's top picks are former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and even former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. Also mentioned as possibilities are Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
Many speculators believe McCain's choice to be Governor Pawlenty.
Such a choice would not be difficult to understand. McCain needs the bounce in the Great Lakes states that a popular GOP governor would bring him.
He could do much worse. And Pawlenty would be acceptable to the GOP conservative base.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
OBAMA MAY ANNOUNCE RUNNING MATE TODAY
Rumors are swirling around Washington that today may be the day that Barack Obama announces his choice for a running mate.
One source claims that the Senator will make the announcement the first thing this morning.
Many believe that Delaware Senator Joe Biden is the odds-on favorite to run with Obama. Biden would be a good choice. He is strong in areas where Obama is weak, particularly in foreign policy.
But don't be fooled by Biden's 'good guy' image. He is a classic Democratic liberal who has made a practice of supporting everything conservatives, libertarians, and traditional Christians deplore.
Meanwhile, others believe that Obama will choose a wild card--someone who has not been publicly discussed as a potential running mate. My initial guess is that this option is probably more likely than Biden being chosen.
And then, Obama could potentially totally shake up the entire campaign in 2008 by choosing Hillary Clinton. The Party faithful would no doubt be wildly energized by this choice, but it would certainly bode ill for a potential Obama Presidency. And the candidate, and his wife, know it.
With the Democratic National Convention just around the corner, Obama has almost run out of time to make his announcement.
On the Republican side, John McCain is also running out of time. With the GOP Convention several weeks away, he has more breathing room than Obama, but time is of the essence.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindel, a rising star within the GOP, took himself out of the running on Monday by saying unequivocally that he has the job he wants and that he will not be McCain's choice.
Jindel has made the right decision. The experience being Governor will help him in the long run, and for someone with Jindel's personality, energy, and popularity, being a VP will certainly be beneath his level of gifts. Give him time, and this guy will be running for President in either 2012 or 2016.
This leaves McCain with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, former Governor Tom Ridge, Senator Joe Lieberman, and Florida Governor Charlie Crist among those on the candidate's short list.
One source claims that the Senator will make the announcement the first thing this morning.
Many believe that Delaware Senator Joe Biden is the odds-on favorite to run with Obama. Biden would be a good choice. He is strong in areas where Obama is weak, particularly in foreign policy.
But don't be fooled by Biden's 'good guy' image. He is a classic Democratic liberal who has made a practice of supporting everything conservatives, libertarians, and traditional Christians deplore.
Meanwhile, others believe that Obama will choose a wild card--someone who has not been publicly discussed as a potential running mate. My initial guess is that this option is probably more likely than Biden being chosen.
And then, Obama could potentially totally shake up the entire campaign in 2008 by choosing Hillary Clinton. The Party faithful would no doubt be wildly energized by this choice, but it would certainly bode ill for a potential Obama Presidency. And the candidate, and his wife, know it.
With the Democratic National Convention just around the corner, Obama has almost run out of time to make his announcement.
On the Republican side, John McCain is also running out of time. With the GOP Convention several weeks away, he has more breathing room than Obama, but time is of the essence.
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindel, a rising star within the GOP, took himself out of the running on Monday by saying unequivocally that he has the job he wants and that he will not be McCain's choice.
Jindel has made the right decision. The experience being Governor will help him in the long run, and for someone with Jindel's personality, energy, and popularity, being a VP will certainly be beneath his level of gifts. Give him time, and this guy will be running for President in either 2012 or 2016.
This leaves McCain with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, former Governor Tom Ridge, Senator Joe Lieberman, and Florida Governor Charlie Crist among those on the candidate's short list.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Condoleezza Rice on McCain's Short List
Rumors have been swirling around Washington for weeks that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is a top contender for John McCain's running mate. Apparently that rumor has been confirmed as a fact.
ABC News is reporting that not only is Rice being promoted for the Vice-Presidential position in a potential McCain Administration but she is actively seeking the job.
I have deep reservations about Rice. Her views on the Middle East, in my estimation, are unproductive and terribly lopsided against Israel.
On the other hand, she is fiercely pro-gun. Rice's story of growing up in Birmingham, Alabama is a perfect example of how important the gun was to oppressed blacks in the struggle for Civil Rights, particularly in light of the fact that gun control was first introduced primarily by racist whites to keep guns out of the hands of blacks.
My hunch? McCain is keeping Rice as an option should Barack Obama become the Democratic nominee. Thus, she is definitely on the short list.
For the complete story on Rice's bid for the Vice Presidency, click here to go to ABC News:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/04/dan-senor-condo.html
ABC News is reporting that not only is Rice being promoted for the Vice-Presidential position in a potential McCain Administration but she is actively seeking the job.
I have deep reservations about Rice. Her views on the Middle East, in my estimation, are unproductive and terribly lopsided against Israel.
On the other hand, she is fiercely pro-gun. Rice's story of growing up in Birmingham, Alabama is a perfect example of how important the gun was to oppressed blacks in the struggle for Civil Rights, particularly in light of the fact that gun control was first introduced primarily by racist whites to keep guns out of the hands of blacks.
My hunch? McCain is keeping Rice as an option should Barack Obama become the Democratic nominee. Thus, she is definitely on the short list.
For the complete story on Rice's bid for the Vice Presidency, click here to go to ABC News:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/04/dan-senor-condo.html
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