No executive experience, no accomplishments, nobody has ever heard of him. He may have a future, but is not ready now.
He may be a fine representative, but McCain needs a VP who has a substantial resume, someone who is/was governor of some state, at the very least and has other domestic/economy related accomplishments. (And no, I don’t think Huckabee qualifies)
Cantor is one of the good guys, but IMO would be a poor choice for veep.
He’s good looking in a CPA sort of way, but he doesn’t really look presidential. The speaking and interview clips I’ve seen of him don’t show any great ability to communicate.
I’m not sure he’s exceptional enough or experienced enough to make him ready to be president (same is true of Obama of course, but that’s beside the point).
I’m not dissing the guy ... I just happen to think he would be a poor choice.
“no accomplishments”
To repeat a post:
Well, he’s a 97% ACU conservative. That’s probably more conservative than you.
He lost his cousin to arab terrorists, and is personally motivated against terrorists — been on lots of Congressional Committees re: unconventional warfare and terrorism. Be a natural fit on that issue in an administration.
He’s articulate, young, and is leading the revolt against Pelosi on oil drilling.
He’s not afraid to mix it up, and the Dims call him an “attack dog” -— they don’t like Jews who leave the plantation.
The Club for Growth just endorsed the man.
Here are some ratings:
2007 In 2007 NARAL Pro-Choice America gave Representative Cantor a grade of 0.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 0 percent in 2006.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 0 percent in 2006.
2005-2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 100 percent in 2005-2006.
2007 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 100 percent in 2007.
2004 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the Christian Action Network 97 percent during their legislative career up until 2004.
2005-2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the National Education Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 100 percent in 2006.
2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation’s position, Representative Cantor received a rating of -2.
2003 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel -3 percent in 2003.
2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Representative Cantor a rating of A-.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 100 percent in 2006.
2006 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all Congressional candidates in 2006, the National Rifle Association assigned Representative Cantor a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
2007 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2007.
2007 In 2007 U.S. English gave Representative Cantor a grade of A.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 0 percent in 2006.
2006 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the English First 100 percent in 2006.
2007 Representative Cantor supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 4 percent in 2007.
Etc.
“No executive experience, no accomplishments, nobody has ever heard of him. He may have a future, but is not ready now.”
That’s a good point and if Obama had the experience that you refer to I would agree. I think picking Cantor is less of an issue precisely because Obama would have a difficult time using his inexperience as an issue. If you are concerned that he couldn’t get the job done because of his inexperience, I can understand that too. For me, thought, winning and keeping Obama out of the White House is the most important thing and I think Cantor gives us the best shot (although I also like the Alaskan governor). My personal pick would be Romney, but he will not excite the base like Cantor would. I also think that with Cantor, there may be more opportunities to discuss the radical Islamists similar to the people that it seems Obama has to kick off his team on a routine basis.