I think a ticket that would give the Dems fits would be McCain/Bush. Jeb could deliver Florida, and the Democrats already gushed over how great McCain is. And remember, he did campaign pretty hard for W. and turned down those numerous power-bribes from Kerry to accept the V.P. slot. It would almost be check-mate (I say, sitting here in 2004).
McCain doesn't understand rural america. He is too liberal. I think Newt Gingrich is our man.