Could dogged devotion earn guv a VP spot?

The Salt Lake Tribune ^ | March 2, 2008 | Thomas Burr, Matt Canham

[Utah Binger]

Speculation grows on Utah's young leader completing a McCain ticket

WASHINGTON - In Utah political circles, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. seemed to be hitching his future on a John McCain presidency with an eye toward a big-time ambassadorship or high-level Cabinet post. Not even the most starry-eyed of the Utah GOP had the audacity to hope for a McCain-Huntsman presidential ticket. But now that McCain is the presumptive nominee, Huntsman is appearing on several short lists as a possible running mate. The Washington Post, The Associated Press and the Atlantic, among others, have floated Huntsman as a possibility for rounding out the GOP ticket. Huntsman laughs off the speculation, as do a bevy of political odds-makers. But some others warn against dismissing the Utah governor so quickly.

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But Huntsman does have a few weaknesses as a vice presidential selection. As Mitt Romney's presidential race showed, some voters are hesitant to support a Mormon. So Huntsman's faith might be a disadvantage, though Duffy doubts that it would be a major liability.

[Utah Binger]

Fiction from the Salt Lake Tribune.

[Utah Binger]

I find this to be of great humor. Sharing with you on this beautiful Sunday morning. Coffee is now ready, so sit back and relax.

[greyfoxx39]

I have been expecting to see an Obama/Romney ticket...that way all the "identity" voters could merge into one hive!

[greyfoxx39]

"John McCain's 95-year old mother may have gotten him into some trouble on Friday. During an interview on MSNBC, Roberta McCain dismissed any of Mitt Romney's accomplishments in managing the Salt Lake City Olympics — saying that the scandals were all the fault of Mormon corruption.

"As far as the Salt Lake City thing, he's a Mormon and the Mormons of Salt Lake City had caused that scandal," the elder McCain said. "And to clean that up, again, it's not a subject."

[Utah Binger]

Obama/Romney

Hmmm....has a certain ring to it.

[csmusaret]

Eat your heart out Lindsey Grahamnesty.

[greyfoxx39]

Bumper sticker and t-shirt message:

"Obama/Romney '08...will pander for votes!"

[Utah Binger]

Tag line works for me. LOL

[Zakeet]

I would like to see Barak chose the Dali Lama.

Then we could refer to the Rat ticket as Rama Lama Ding Dong

[hinckley buzzard]

Now we know where Johm McCain got his talent for political finesse.

[hinckley buzzard]

Now we know where John McCain got his talent for political finesse.

[Digital Sniper]

I have been expecting to see an Obama/Romney ticket...that way all the "identity" voters could merge into one hive!

Funny. Me, I've been expecting a McCain/Feingold ticket...that way all the liberal RINOs will finally see what they're really voting for.

[carumba]

I would encourage Huntsman to move on up to the east side as soon as possible.

[webboy45]

The VP spot is more likely to go to Florida’s Charlie Crist.

[MHGinTN]

JOhn Insane is going to need to carry Florida to become president. Is Crist popular enough in that state since being exposed as governor?

[Buckeye Battle Cry]

Never heard of the guy and he brings no swing state to the red side of the ledger.

Not gonna happen.

[mhx]

McCain/Hillary 2008

[dowcaet]

Why would McCain pick someone from Utah? Even he couldn’t screw up enough to not get that state’s big 5 electoral votes.

[Elsie]

So Huntsman's faith might be a disadvantage, though Duffy doubts that it would be a major liability.

Here we go again!

[Elsie]

Yeah: let’s put a MORMON a heartbeat away!