[pollyannaish]

The only problem with that theory is that Thompson is a big guy...both physically and "aurally." He would overshadow McCain on the ticket.

I can however see it the other way around, which would be interesting. That would strategically unite the party in the primaries, but pull in the McCain independents in the general election.

[nopardons]

The "McCain independents" were always Dem shills.

McCain would NEVER take the VEEP spot; his ego wouldn't allow him to do that.