What if McCain picked Joe Lieberman?

opinion | 07-23-2008 | brianbaldwin

[Brian_Baldwin]

Joe Lieberman would be a personal choice of mine in that I would believe it could bring in enough votes to take the win for McCain, but obviously while I admire him so very much there are a number of political issues I disagree with – but there are also many that I agree with Joe on. The problem is I’m dreaming this one, because I don’t think the conservatives would be very happy with this choice. Still, I have him as a personal favorite, but it isn’t going to happen.

I liked Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), but the problem is the latest news that Sarah might have fired a public safety commissioner because he would not fire a state trooper who was involved in a divorce with Palin’s sister. Not sure the whole story here, but there might be an independent investigation on it and the phony liberal news which is running Obama’s campaign would be on the spin 24x7 over Palin and this story on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, and LSD if McCain picked her.

I voted for Mitt Romney, and he would be a first choice, but the problem is this. McCain looks like a midget standing next to Mitt. Appearance matters. So it won’t work.

The Jindal already said he’s out, he would have been another choice of mine.

Those were my choices, three of which are not going to happen, one of which might happen (Mitt) but like I said, if Romney is picked you could never have McCain and Mitt on the same podium together, or even on the same stage … or perhaps even in the same room … if the cameras were rolling … because McCain looks like Mr. Peepers next to Mitt, like he’s a midget. So it won’t work.

That leaves me with nothing.

What about Hillary? She’s a Democrat, but …. It would win the Presidency for McCain. Just wanted to kick the apple cart.

So, I guess, all things aside, there is still Rudy. I would go for that, but then McCain would probably loose the election as a result.

People keep talking about Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minnesota) – I’m not really so sure this would pull in enough votes to swing a state for McCain as some say. And, he’s got a nice guy appeal to him, but I can’t figure out what’s really in his head as far as positions. I guess I don’t know enough about him.

John Thune opposed the 2007 comprehensive immigration bill – which is exactly why he would appeal to voters like me to really get on the McCain bandwagon simply because it would to extent calm my fears about McCain and his too affectionate and confused ideas about illegal aliens. It would help the ticket among the base, but it wouldn’t really help in the General election. He has that “look” about him – you know, that “Marine” look. But the deal on that is, he almost looks “too square” if that makes any sense. McCain would never pick him anyway.

So, everything sucks. I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens – a rabbit out of the hat?

Jumpin’ Joe. Joe is the guy. You don’t like him. But I do because it wouldn’t be the end of the world. Because it would be the winning ticket. Jumpin’ Joe. All the conservatives would go bezerker – but then … we would start to like Joe. You would see.

And – just think about talk radio! Man, it would be exciting stuff, and man it would be news. Everyone talking. Some screaming, some reconsidering, some looking at the strategy, it would bump Obama right off the front page! And the conspiracy theories!

Man oh man, this would be FUN!

Because, there’s always Rudy. Rooo-de, Rooo-de, Rooo-de. You want that?

Ok – talk to me. Who is left?

[calcowgirl]

If I wanted to vote for a liberal, I’d be a Democrat.

It ain’t “winning” when you get the same leftist policies(R) as the opposition(D)

[llandres]

Sorry I didn’t explain myself better - I LOVED Mitt, and indeed voted for him.

I’m only talking about pure political strategy at this point now, and who might be most likely to help JSM to win. Unfortunately, it’s not Mitt. You have to understand what a game politics is, like chess, and I was being purely pragmatic. Don’t take my word for it, listen to the many (republican and conservative) advisers, strategists, etc., who’ve had DECADES of experience at this and helped steer many campaigns - no, it’s not fair, but politics isn’t fair. It’s totally about keeping your eye on the prize. And believing that you can best serve the country, but knowing you FIRST have to GET there to do it.

[llandres]

http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/

Read the first article about Mitt not being the wise choise for McCain - bear in mind that my heart is with you, BUT Dick Morris is a very shrewd strategist, Karl Rove (a political genius) has said likewise, and tonight it’s being discussed on Hannity.