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McCain to host possible veeps at Ariz. home (Jindal, Crist, Mitt)
MyWay News ^ | 5/21/08 | Liz Sidota

Posted on 05/21/2008 4:45:47 PM PDT by pissant

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Memorial Day guest list at Sen. John McCain's Arizona home runs to at least three Republicans mentioned as vice presidential running mates, but a top aide said Wednesday that vetting possible veeps is not on the agenda.

"It's purely social," said Mark Salter, a senior adviser to McCain.

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney were all invited to a Memorial Day gathering at the senator's home in Sedona, Ariz. Romney ran for the Republican presidential nomination in last winter's primaries, but dropped out months ago and has endorsed McCain.

Ten couples in all were invited. McCain often hosts friends and political acquaintances at his compound.

McCain said more than a month ago that he was in the "embryonic stages" of selecting a running mate for the fall campaign, but neither he nor aides have disclosed additional information in the weeks since.

(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.myway.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; crist; jindalromney; mccain
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To: OKIEDOC

Ugh, don’t even start me on that travesty of justice. How can they overturn the votes of millions, a margin of 61% to 39%? And it is just going to get worse.


81 posted on 05/21/2008 7:43:46 PM PDT by Utah Girl (John 15:12)
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To: varina davis

I agree. Jeb Bush is probably finished as a politician. Too bad.


82 posted on 05/21/2008 7:44:41 PM PDT by Utah Girl (John 15:12)
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To: pissant

Yep, are you talking about Bill Frist? Former wimpy leader of the Senate? I just ready his biography.


83 posted on 05/21/2008 7:45:38 PM PDT by Utah Girl (John 15:12)
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To: dangus
What does a 30-year-old governor from Louisiana have in common with a 70-year-old Washingtonian?

Nothing. He'll be perfect!

84 posted on 05/21/2008 7:46:14 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (Simple-minded conservative...)
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To: dangus
"What does a 30-year-old governor from Louisiana have in common with a 70-year-old Washingtonian?"

In their political philosphy, not much that I can see. I will be beyond disappointed in Bobby Jindal if he were to join a ticket with McCain. Extremely disappointed.

85 posted on 05/21/2008 7:46:56 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
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To: pissant

Bobby Jindal is very conservative, pissant.


86 posted on 05/21/2008 7:50:33 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
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To: cripplecreek
"Fortunately I don’t gamble or vote for a guy only to hope he dies."

Ain't that just the truth!

87 posted on 05/21/2008 7:52:49 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Utah Girl
I shudder to think who Obama would appoint.

Were I him, and if I won, it would be Ayers or Rev. Wright just to piss off us...

88 posted on 05/21/2008 7:54:19 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (Simple-minded conservative...)
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To: alarm rider
Isn’t Crist “light in the loafers”

You mean Governor Suntan, the guy who doesn't own a home or pay property taxes or bother himself with things like a wife and kids and tuition and working in the private sector for even a day and lives with his mom when hes not playing Governor?

Seems like just the choice a psycho like McCain would make.

89 posted on 05/21/2008 7:56:37 PM PDT by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: pissant
Booby Jindal is very conservative. Being in Louisiana I do not want him going anywhere. He needs to do a couple of terms here to straighten this state out.
90 posted on 05/21/2008 7:57:27 PM PDT by BBell
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To: libbylu

Was it you that said you were voting for Hillary?


91 posted on 05/21/2008 7:58:58 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Utah Girl

No Frist mentioned, but I’m glad he’s doing well. LOL


92 posted on 05/21/2008 8:01:36 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde; abb

That is what I’ve always heard about him. Ask abb. He lives down there.


93 posted on 05/21/2008 8:02:24 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant

I live here too and was a small part in Jindal’s campaign. I’ve had face to face discussions with him on issues like 2A, taxes and smaller government. He is impressive.


94 posted on 05/21/2008 8:04:22 PM PDT by JustaDumbBlonde ("When the government fears the people there is liberty ... " Thomas Jefferson)
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To: dangus

All the pats they can give each other on the back.
They are politicians afterall.


95 posted on 05/21/2008 8:21:33 PM PDT by sheana
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To: pissant

Wow, I must be tired. I saw Frist, instead of Crist. Sorry about that...Now I have to look up Crist. LOL.


96 posted on 05/21/2008 9:07:18 PM PDT by Utah Girl (John 15:12)
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To: pissant

Is Duncan Hunter interested in the job?

If so, we could try to lobby the McCain campaign.


97 posted on 05/21/2008 9:27:42 PM PDT by Little_GTO
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To: Little_GTO

McCain and Hunter have locked horns on far too many policies these last few years. There is no chance of that happening.


98 posted on 05/21/2008 9:32:28 PM PDT by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: pissant

Watts would be a great choice but I don’t see it happening.


99 posted on 05/22/2008 3:38:51 AM PDT by Past Your Eyes (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.)
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To: mnehrling
Jindal would change it for me.

For better or worse? Bobby's one of the few people McCain could run with that could make me vote for him. A good friend of mine was a staffer of his in Congress, and he's definitely the real deal. Super-intelligent dude who's fascinating to chat with, and a heck of a nice guy to boot.

100 posted on 05/22/2008 6:46:03 AM PDT by jmc813 (McCain fanboys are obnoxious. Go Barr!)
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