I saw a 5 minute interview with a guy who was in the race for about 5 days...but I was favorably impressed.
Anyone have an opinion on Thaddeus McCotter? The Wikipedia entry shows him all over the map.
In his defense, his old district had a large part of Wayne County so he had to be.
I first heard of him while watching Red Eye on Fox a few years back. McCotter is (or seems to be) an average Joe kind of guy with a wit so dry it would make Steven Wright seem like Sam Kinison, and I tossed a little support to him when he first announced his presidential run. And then he threw his support to Romney after he bailed leaving me with a sour taste. Make of that what you will.
He’s middle of the road with conservative tendencies. That’s the best way I can describe his political outlook. But being from Michigan, I guess has no choice and needs to be that way. Considering what could be in his seat, I don’t have tons to complain about. His voting record doesn’t reflect my stronger conservative views, but overall he is someone I wouldn’t mind seeing in the VP spot. (Doubt it will happen, though)
Thaddeus McCotter is brilliant and has a “gift” of wit like Ronald Reagan. Not so sure he would “carry the day” so to speak. He’s very unknown. But, IF Thaddeus McCotter was the VP choice for the Ticket, I’D BE AS HAPPY AS BARNEY FRANK AT THE YMCA.
“Anyone have an opinion on Thaddeus McCotter?”
Probably the most impressive unknown out there. I’ve heard him on John Batchelor for a couple of years. Impressive. Some may not like his sympathy for labor unions but he represents Michigan and those are his voters.
It’s been awhile since I’ve heard him but I recall him being ahead of the curve on the economic collapse; he understands the importance of having a strong manufacturing base; and he is concerned about potential military threats to the United States.
He seems to be a thinker and genuine enough in what he says, something all too uncommon in politicians.