If McCain was to join Kerry as VP it would be presented as a Republican repudiation of Bush. Unfortunately, the move could put Kerry into the White House. I dislike McCain as a cheap political opportunist but most people in the country know nothing about him. The Press would play up one fact again and again - McCain supported the liberation of Iraq - joining Kerry would mean a loss of faith - not in the mission but the man in charge. We don't need this. This election is going to be tough enough.