I darn near forgot about those things.
Posted on 07/28/2008 4:48:25 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
Announcement coming “very soon.” Geraghty notes that Pawlenty’s still scheduled to give a routine speech on Wednesday, but TNR noted over the weekend that he’s already pulled out of one event and his plans for this week are suddenly and suspiciously hazy. See this recent item from Marc Ambinder, too, passing along a rumor that McCain was planning to meet with his inner circle about VP yesterday. And then of course there’s that CNN item claiming an attendee at a fundraiser heard McCain say conservatives are “really going to like” Pawlenty. Put it all together and today’s scurrilous veep du jour meme seems a tad less scurrilous than usual.
Here’s a bullet-point argument, again from TNR, about why Pawlenty is a “slam dunk” pick. His working-class pedigree is all to the good, but between the lack of name recognition and the “boring old Republican white guy” effect, I’m underwhelmed. He doesn’t even have serious religious cred to reassure antsy evangelicals. Let’s hope the report’s wrong, although given the general savviness of McCain’s campaign these days, it probably isn’t.
Update (Ed): Well, I live in Pawlenty’s state and have met him on a couple of occasions, and this pick would not make me too glum at all. Pawlenty has a good center-right track record, especially on holding the line on taxes with a hostile Legislature. He demonstrated real leadership during the bridge collapse and its aftermath, keeping the gas-tax-increase advocates at bay and convincing the rest of the state to ignore them. He’s also pro-life, and a humble but telegenic man who will inject a little vigor into the campaign.
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If this is true, it’s a disaster. Who ever heard of this guy? He’s prepared to step in should something happen to McCain? He’s a monumental bore who brings nothing to McCain. Minnesota is a must get state? How about Michigan? How about western states with big Mormon populations? How about picking a guy who’s shown he can debate with ease; who’s a proven money raiser; who has some pizzaz. Romney with his strong business background, communication skills, and executive experience is the smartest pick.
If this is McCain’s decision, I am not voting for him. In his first important decision, McCain will have shown he’s more interested in picking someone who won’t outshine him, a true second banana who really is a boring nobody. If this is his decision, it’s a strong indicator of his monumental ego and poor judgment.
Pawlenty could beat a Democrat should McCain only serve one term? Don’t make me laugh.
I darn near forgot about those things.
Fine, bury your head in the sand. The MSM will make sure he wins. Besides, this is looking like 1996 all over again, the Pubbies are showing that they really don’t want to win this time.
I am surprised that many Freepers haven’t heard about him.
Obama.
Who will raise your taxes?
Both.
Who almost never gives a straight answer?
Both.
Obama or McCain, which candidate do you want to loose the election?
Both.
One of the few choices who won't overshadow the top of the ticket.
**...anther trial balloon.**
which is going over like a .. LEAD Balloon!
Too many ‘announcement coming very soon’. Let’s see: Huckabee, Crist, Graham, Lieberman, Powell, and now Pawlenty...
Yeah but does he bring enough to the ticket to justify giving up a first round draft choice?
What a ridiculous assertion.
LOL!!
And those suckers hurt when you get clanked on the wrist!
I’m hoping he would pick a strong woman. Gov Palin would be great. Just not Carly.
I was wondering the same thing. I do not think any of these are what he meant:
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I’d go with Joe Lieberman over this guy...
Add me to the list of “who?”
:-) Great question!
not all of the panel said ridge as I recall.
Krauthammer said Mitt and maybe Fred did too.
Yeah, because THAT'S the aspect he needs to reinforce. *sigh*
I thought McCain said he is a conservative?!? Why does he need a VP that conservatives would like, when he brags about his own conservative bona fides? He's a Reagan foot soldier!!
Sorry McCain, but conservatives don't like you, and Pawlenty isn't gonna change that..... As long as you keep bashing Barack Obama, the conservative hoards will vote against Obama. That's the best you're gonna get McCain!!
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