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Sources: McCain May Announce VP Choice Before Friday
Fox News ^ | August 25, 2008 | Fox News: Carl Cameron

Posted on 08/26/2008 7:03:57 AM PDT by IndianPrincessOK

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday.

McCain had previously said he would announce his vice presidential pick on Friday and would appear with that individual at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, following the announcement. Friday is McCain’s 72nd birthday.

But sources close to McCain’s campaign told FOX News that his decision may come sooner than that — possibly on Thursday, when Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination at Invesco field in Denver, Colo.

(Excerpt) Read more at elections.foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008dncconvention; 2008veep; dayton; elections; mccain; politics; vpchoice
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1 posted on 08/26/2008 7:03:57 AM PDT by IndianPrincessOK
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Dear Mr. McCain,

Don’t be stupid and try to get too cute by trying this stunt. Remain reasonable and steady and you will win the race.


2 posted on 08/26/2008 7:10:25 AM PDT by freeplancer
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To: freeplancer

I agree. The day after the convention would be better.


3 posted on 08/26/2008 7:11:38 AM PDT by Huck (Warning: This post may contain spelling and/or grammatical errors.)
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To: IndianPrincessOK

IF OBAMA IS 'DR.NO', THEN McCAIN IS 'MR.NO-NONSENSE'
4 posted on 08/26/2008 7:11:40 AM PDT by davidlachnicht ("IF WE'RE ALL TO BE TARGETS, THEN WE ALL MUST BE SOLDIERS.")
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To: IndianPrincessOK

I believe that announcing any VP during the other’s convention is tacky at best and politically unwise. Let them have their week in the sun, use others to attack any speeches they might have, while you go out and use that time to gather donations.

After their convention, shift the attention by making your announcement.


5 posted on 08/26/2008 7:11:58 AM PDT by taxcontrol
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To: freeplancer

This might just at least get a “little” attention to McCain...nothing like Obamas’ week of build up....but maybe a little notice!!!


6 posted on 08/26/2008 7:12:24 AM PDT by IndianPrincessOK (Native American pleading for Truth!)
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To: IndianPrincessOK

Don’t think they’ll make the announcement until Friday — they are just trying to soak up some media oxygen.


7 posted on 08/26/2008 7:13:21 AM PDT by mwl8787
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To: mwl8787

I agree.


8 posted on 08/26/2008 7:15:10 AM PDT by GOP_Lady
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To: IndianPrincessOK

James Carville just said the convention has no message.

The convention itself is in trouble. Why get in the way of the enemy’s self destruction.

It is looking like the message leaking out is Obama has no experience.


9 posted on 08/26/2008 7:15:44 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: IndianPrincessOK

Well, I thin McCain is an idiot if he doesn’t pick a woman, and to do that in the middle of the dem conventions will really upset the HRC supporters. But, y’all are probably right not to get to cute with it.


10 posted on 08/26/2008 7:15:53 AM PDT by Ron Jeremy (sonic)
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11 posted on 08/26/2008 7:17:35 AM PDT by rabscuttle385 (Don't steal. John McCain and Barack Obama hate competition.)
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To: freeplancer
This would be a mistake and would appear ungentlemanly. Let the Donks have their week in the sun. It doesn't pay to interrupt your opponent when he's digging a hole deeper...
12 posted on 08/26/2008 7:19:03 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: longtermmemmory

James Carville just said the convention has no message.

________________

Sure it does! Hope, Change, George Bush’s third term.


13 posted on 08/26/2008 7:19:07 AM PDT by WakeUpAndVote (NOBAMA!)
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To: Ron Jeremy

He really should wait until late friday in time for evening
news cycle. The convention so far is a dud. Tonight and tommorow will be all about the Clintons and then Thurs
is Obama’s over the top speech in a stadium.

I would not be surprised to see no bounce.

McCain needs to convince voters he can turn the economy
around and he’ll close the deal.


14 posted on 08/26/2008 7:22:25 AM PDT by RED SOUTH
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To: IndianPrincessOK
If it's an "out-of-the-box" choice it could upstage Obama.

Otherwise, no.

Seriously out of the box. Hillary? Al Sharpton? A space alien?

15 posted on 08/26/2008 7:24:03 AM PDT by Sooth2222 ("Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of congress. But I repeat myself." M.Twain)
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To: Ron Jeremy

I think mccain is an idiot if he DOES pick a woman to pick a woman.

The only women mentioned so far are outright or potential rinos.


16 posted on 08/26/2008 7:27:35 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: Sooth2222

The Clintons are sabotaging this event....why wouldn’t they? Obama took their “coronation” away.....


17 posted on 08/26/2008 7:30:49 AM PDT by Blue Turtle (I)
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To: IndianPrincessOK
Caution:

Tread lightly on that.

This is the Dems’ week. Any perception of Team McCain trying to grandstand ‘their’ week could have a huge negative impact.

Let them have their week. Then make the announcement.

18 posted on 08/26/2008 7:33:10 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: IndianPrincessOK
Jeez Mac, just let the Dem's have their time in the spotlight. Take a vacation and get a tan. Well, take a vacation at least.
19 posted on 08/26/2008 7:37:51 AM PDT by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: IndianPrincessOK

I find it interesting that of all the speakers slated for the GOP convention, Condi Rice isn’t listed. Why is it a big deal? With all the emphasis on race, a speech by her refuting all of Obama’s crap is necessary. More telling is... I’m wondering if she’s the VP pick.


20 posted on 08/26/2008 7:40:18 AM PDT by rintense (McCain can pound sand.)
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