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McCain to announce VP pick this week?
Novak is reporting that ”sources” say that McCain will do just that. I’ll believe it only when I see it. Frankly, it would be a good political move, and might distract a bit from Obama’s overseas tour, but my bet is that he’ll wait a little closer to the GOP convention to make the big announcement – perhaps even shortly after the Dem convention.
Any predictions on who he’ll pick?
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Any predictions on who he’ll pick?
If he were smart he would pick ST.
But I think it will be Lindsey Graham instead.
No, not Graham. That’s a choice that would only heighten his problems with “the base,” since Graham was a big part of the Gang of 14 deal, and he was pretty insulting to border-control advocates during the last immigration debate. Besides, I don’t see why he’d pick another Senator, when he’ll need every Republican vote if he’s elected.
A recent poll argued that Romney dragged the ticket down, and there’s no doubting that he has a “sincerity problem.” Still, he’s sharp on policy and economics (we’ll ignore the crumbling of his healthcare plan), so he’s a reasonable choice.
With energy and fuel prices being in the news, Sarah Palin of Alaska might get another look. She’s also strong on anti-corruption, which McCain will like. She also made a splash recently with a public posting arguing for increased drilling in Alaska.
On the other hand, I really have no idea who he’ll pick.
Picking Graham would amount to flipping off the Republican base completely. Not that McCain’s ever been averse to doing exactly that. Romney would be a decent choice, and fairly safe too. Anthony’s right that a President McCain couldn’t afford to lose a sitting GOP senator. It’ll be either a sitting governor or former officeholder (like Romney).
As for Sarah Palin, she’s terrific, but too new on the scene. We’ve been pointing out Obama’s lack of experience – we lose that edge if McCain selects a VP candidate only two years removed from being mayor of a city of less than 10,000 people. But she’s doing an excellent job and has phenomenal approval ratings. Get her re-elected in 2010, and if Obama wins this year I’d love to see her on the 2012 ticket.
Same analysis goes for Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal. I’d LOVE to see a Palin-Jindal (or Jindal-Palin) ticket somewhere in the future.
We-el, GWR is, as always, a hard act to follow. And I’m not one for making predictions, but if anyone from the Campaign McCain were to ask me what I think (as if!), I’d say (always assuming Condi Rice really, really isn’t interested) Sarah Palin.
McCain has to do something dramatic, in my opinion, if he is to have any chance at all. And at this point in time it ain’t looking good.
I’m also stunned that nominating Graham would be as GWR says “flipping off the base.” Without disputing that point, I’d add only that if somebody as competent and intelligent as Graham fails to excite the base, then maybe McCain ought to flip the base off.
Anthony:
The McCain campaign seems to run hot and cold, meaning they have moments of sheer brilliance followed by mind-numbing stupidity. Nothing in between.
So I sez to myself: Who would be the dumbest (and I do mean the dumbest) pick for Veep? Lindsey Graham seems to fit that bill. He comes from a small state McCain will easily win, and which has only a few EC votes besides. He will alienate conservative Republicans even more, which is the only voting group likely to support McCain with any degree of enthusiasm. If Graham has to give up his Senate re-election bid in order to be McCain’s running mate, that is yet another open seat the GOP must defend in a year when they are already looking at the possibility of losing up to 10 seats in the Senate. Graham has a Barney Fife manner that will be an easy target for late-night comedians eager to avoid jokes about the Messiah. And given the absolute terror that grips the GOP at the mere thought of confronting Democrats (Nevada Senator John Ensign’s advice this year is for Republicans to “run scared” – advice which sums up the GOP’s philosophy of governing as well), nominating another Democrat-Lite Senator fits right in with the Republicans’ inexplicable Sir Robin approach to politics..
On the other hand – McCain may instead make a smart choice and pick almost anybody else. They will probably flip a coin before choosing – To Be (Stupid) or Not To Be.
I pick ME! A little sweet, flaky and nutty….
My thinking is Phyllis Schalfly. (spelling). Then it would be two old geezers. OK that was bad… Bad Baklava.
This is a hard one because he can’t pick somebody so young that the contrast is too great. Or can he? Maybe that would spark some much needed excitement?
Sarah Palin it is!!!!!!!!!
Gov. Jindal was here today for a Town Hall meeting and was asked about the VP position. He said adamantly “I have the job I want.”
My guess will be his good friend the former PA governor Tom Ridge. He was very popular and may carry a state we haven’t taken in a while. Besides it may be more winnable this time around since Barack’s famous bitter people clinging to God and guns remark was made there.