“Sorry, that ain’t gonna happen. Huckabee hates Mormons and I think Romney is much smarter than that.”
Ronald Reagan was not a fan of George H.W. Bush either. Bush had called Reagan’s supply side policies “voodoo economics” during the primary campaign, yet when it came time to choose a running mate who could bring in votes, Reagan selected Bush. It wasn’t the first time that a presidential ticket included people who didn’t like each other but needed each other’s support. Romney will need a solid mainstream Christian vice-president from a well established mainstream faith.
My guess is that Fred will endorse McCain and it will come as a shock and disappointment to many on Free Republic. That’s just my gut feeling.
Well, I tend to think that Romney (if nominated) will pick Jim DeMint as his VP running mate. I really don’t think Romney would even consider Huckabee—especially after the dirty tactics Huckabee’s campaign has used against him.
I sure hope you’re wrong on both accounts... Huckabee sholdn’t be any where NEAR the White House — he needs to go back to Arkansas and stay there...
If Thompson endorses McCain I will be VERY disappointed... But, maybe Fred knows something the rest of us don’t. I agree that he shouldn’t be rewarded for his contempt last year leading the scare tactics regarding amnesty (they’ll riot in the streets if we don’t pass this — is this how we deal with groups that threaten violence???).
Anyway, I guess time will tell... I feel lost right now to tell you the truth. I truly believed Fred would pull this out somehow. I guess G-d may have different plans for him — I’m hoping someone picks HIM as a running mate... At least then we’d have ONE Conservative on Pennsylvania Avenue affecting decisions...