[The_Macallan]

Other names in the mix include South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford...

Oh now that would be THE best choice possible:

* Mark Sanford served 3 terms in Congress for South Carolina.
* He was elected twice as Governor of South Carolina.
* Actively supports school-choice programs.
* While in Congress, he earned straight "A" ratings from the National Taxpayers Union.
* He also earned an "A" rating from both the NRA and the GOA while in Congress.
* Earned solid endorsements from various Pro-Life groups.
* Is a rational conservationist in the mold of Teddy Roosevelt.
* Is a STRONG fiscal conservative

Gov. Mark Sanford "...garnered a rating of 92 from the American Conservative Union, but displayed an occasional independent streak. He often would be one of two members of Congress, along with Ron Paul, voting against bills that otherwise got unanimous support. He opposed pork barrel projects even when they benefited his own district... Sanford professes to be a firm supporter of limited government, and many pundits have described his views as being libertarian in nature. "

We NEED guys like Mark Sanford for the future of traditional conservatism.

[Warriormom]

Sanford would be great, but he’s probably going to pick his buddy Lindsay.

[FR Class of 1998]

Why would Sanford damage his own credibility by signing up with McCain? He’s just be exposing himself as another elitist who didn’t get that McCain is unacceptable no matter who endorses him.

If Sanford wanted a spot on the federal ticket, his best route would have been to run for President himself - he would have blown out his lackluster opponents.

[stevie_d_64]

Yeah, this may be true...

But somewhere along the way he probably said something true about McCain, therefore that was bad for the country-clubber republicans and the moderate psuedo conservatives...

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

He often would be one of two members of Congress, along with Ron Paul, voting against bills that otherwise got unanimous support.

OMG! SANFORD'S A KOOK!