[TomGuy]

McCain understands how important his pick is.

A couple of articles showed up yesterday about Huckabee as the potential top-of-the-list front-runner.

I posted this in another thread:

This may be nothing more than a trial balloon to see how Huckabee fares.

Recall that a couple of weeks ago, the hoopla was about Rice being the potential/probably VP selectee, and that ‘rumor’ fizzled after the responses weren't very positive.

I figure we will see a few more 'front-runners' as more trial balloons are sent up.

I don't see McCain making the announcement anytime soon. Historically, the name isn't even revealed until the Presidential nominee is confirmed at the convention.

[Morgan in Denver]

I’m sure you are right, on each point. That won’t stop the rumor mill but perhaps it will give McCain something to consider as conservatives react to bad picks.

[Son House]

McDole can afford to wait to announce VP at the convention, he’s a strong candidate. /s