Besides, McCain is going to have to choose a Governor. I would prefer if McCain chooses Mike Rounds of SD. He's only 53, young and is conservative enough but appeals to the mainstream. If he chooses Rounds, or Sanford, then yeah, I'd vote for McCain, although I'll still need several shots of Jack's.
Mike Rounds is an interesting idea, but South Dakota is not a swing state or one with a lot of electoral votes. Also, some conservatives are irked at him for not running against Tim Johnson.
“We need Ryan here to defeat Doyle in 2010.”
Exactly!!
Sanford might be the best choice.
He’s got a good, conservative yet maverick image that wouldn’t be too jarring with McCain.
Whoever he picks, it needs to be a smart and *articulate* conservative. Maybe Romney.