Posted on 03/06/2008 9:01:37 PM PST by Yomin Postelnik
A lot of speculation has taken place among the medias talking heads as to who John McCain will pick as his running mate. As is the norm when mainstream pundits discuss Republican politics, their suggestions are not in the partys best interest.
Beyond that, theyre also lazy. The media looks at who is in the race, who was in the race and a few other national leaders of prominence and keeps speculation to within those small groups. Thats the equivalent of a corporation picking its company president out of a hat. Vice Presidents are chosen based on geographic or national appeal. Not because someone also ran, wasnt popular and lost (or is popular, but only among the same demographic that backs the top of the ticket), but at least has a familiar face and will save the media interns some time from having to research his already known background.
(Excerpt) Read more at canadafreepress.com ...
LIMBAUGH/COULTER ‘08
John Kasich - it just makes too much sense. Younger, more dynamic, TV-freindly, economy-friendly, Conservative-friendly, not creepy in Huckabee/Pat Robertson sort of way, Ohio.
He's been a very good governor.
Sample videos:
I just know when it comes to defending English, he’s a damned liar. I’m sick of liars, like McCain, Bush, Riley, Perry, et al. (I also know he started out very fond of taxing and spending... don’t know if he grew any balls since then.)
He looks like Ted Williams.
They be smoking crack north of the border!
We have a winner.
Be honest all, McCain/Huck would be like The Sheriff/and Barney.
McLame/Mao
“They be smoking crack north of the border!”
It’s quite obvious that McCain will gain almost nothing politically by running with an African American. On the other hand, a young woman such as Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska would balance the ticket against any opponent. Her only possible political negative would be if she is perceived as not qualified to take over the Presidency if McCain should die. Anyway, McCain has almost 6 months to decide, and no reason at all to rush the decicion.
I like most everything I’ve read about Palin. But, I’ve tried to find videos which demonstrate her ability to deliver a speech, something where she tells what she has done in Alaska with a presence which motivates people to pull that lever.
So far, I’ve not found any. What I have found makes her appear — up and coming but not yet polished.
Anyone know any different?
I don’t want McCain to win.
Is he even eligible, being a convicted felon?
The fact that Watts name is almost never mentioned by conservatives as a potential running mate without including his race is specifically why he won’t be chosen. It seems like pandering, regardless of how qualified he is. Perception is reality in politics.
So are you supporting Obama or Clinton, because those are your only 3 choices. A protest vote is not a vote for anyone, but a vote against someone.
I really don’t like McCain, but Clinton and Obama terrify me.
no yitbos
Or, a wheelchair bound single African-American Jewish mother of two adopted kids from China from who was a neighborhood activist in Fargo, North Dakota. He couldn't be beat. -Wb
Of the entire list, only ONE name stood out for me, and I would really like to know more about what Mike Steele stands for before being all atwitter as I am sure many McBots would be.
Yomin, are you crazy?
Ad hominem attacks are supposed to be frowned upon and discouraged on this site.
Comments like this one (”Canada has a free press?”) are not directed at any individual, but as part of an overall offensive of rude, antisocial commentary I think is far beneath the dignity and regular discourse of this site.
A friendly reminder that there are many Canadian FReepers, and we probably DO “get it” better than most Yanks do due to our LIVING the socialist nightmare might be in order.
Canada in NOT the enemy. Substitute “Jew(ish)”or “black” for the adjective in ANY anti-Canada post, and kindly tell me if there is no reason for offense. Matter of fact, we’re probably the best friend America has. We even share a common mother country! That mother country is ALSO aiding in the WOT.
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