“A minority or a woman for VP might give McCain just enough of an edge to beat Obama/Hillary”
Oh, great. More of the “we can beat the Democrats by becoming just like them!” mindset.
People should be elected President because they’re the best person for the job. Not because they’re a woman, black, the “right” religion, or members of any other group... except maybe competent.
The best person for the job also means being the cleverest person for the job.