McCain Veep Watch: Jindal & Palin
By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in McCain, Republicans, VeepSometimes the best way to get an inkling of who someone will pick for Veep is to keep an eye on who they’re spending time with. Lately he’s been testing the waters with Bobby Jindal… but he’s shown that he’s not afraid to pull some stops, as he sends a scouting committee to meet with Sarah Palin!
“The governor has been able to reach across the aisle and get things done for the people of Louisiana, help the folks in New Orleans in the recovering from the storm,” Sen. McCain said of Gov. Jindal, during a news conference. “That would be something that I could show the American people as a way that people from both sides of the aisle, Republican and Democrat, can sit down and work together.”
McCain had a town hall meeting in Baton Rouge Louisiana on Wednesday, where Republicans were all fired up over the possibility of Bobby Jindal for VEEP. Buddy Roemer casually mentioned “McCain’s VP may even be in this room,” and after a series of intense applause, McCain said “I’ve gotta take this guy everywhere I go!” Appealing to business hawks, fiscal conservatives and moderates alike, Jindal (who has been touted as “a Republican Obama”) could have the winning formula.
I was wondering what had happened to the only person actually campaigning for the Vice Presidency: Sarah
Palin. There was an early clamor but it seemed to have died down in recent weeks. She has a great PR team working for her and certainly holds equally fantastic credentials, although the mainstream newspapers haven’t given her the boost she needs to become a household name.
There’s no indication that she has a relationship with McCain as a close friend or constituent, but with a 90% approval rating in her home state of Alaska and a strong backing from Conservatives For Change, one can only hope he’ll get to know her a little better.
A tipster sent word this week that McCain’s VP guy Arthur Culvahouse was spotted in Juneau, Alaska to meet with Palin. Even though she wasn’t officially invited to the Memorial Day BBQ, it seems that Senator McCain isn’t afraid of pulling a few stops.
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June 6th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
First, thank you for talking about Governor Palin.
But…. Sarah Palin is not campaigning for the VP spot. A 19 year old started a Palin for VP website, but that campaigning is NOT her nor her people.
She said in an interview once she would be willing if ever asked, but that is hardly campaigning.
Another thing I’ve noticed is that the Washington pundits are all mis-pronouncing her name and saying ‘Pall-in’. It’s pronounced the same as the British comedian Michael Palin, as in ‘pay-lin’.
McCain/Palin 08
June 6th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Agreed!!
John McCain–Michael Palin
Silly Walks For America!!
June 6th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Q&A How can McCain SIMULTANEOUSLY attract both Hillary AND Bob Barr voters? Answer: PALIN Veep!
June 7th, 2008 at 10:56 am
At least Palin gives a straight up answer. Jindal refuses to say whether he would accept the job. (Of course, we all know he will. Jindal has used Louisiana as a stepping stone from day one).
June 9th, 2008 at 12:51 am
If Obama picks a woman then McCain has to pick a woman. Obama wont because he is a natural misogynist. I remember fondly how he treated Hillary by condescending nuances.
By the way, I think only the evangelists can beat the barack machine. McCain has to understand that only JESUS FORCE can take on this OBAMA TIDAL wave. There is no force in America which can stop Barack Obama now other than the Christian Evangelists. So if McCain wants to win, he better pick Huckabee or Jindal. Both can get the church goers excited.
Ofcourse, Jindal pick would mean Indian Americans(1 Million est) who are traditionally rich immigrants in USA will dole out $1000/family and give McCain the much needed big money. I myself will donate the max 2300 fo sho.
Also,Jindal will make a Protestant and Catholic ticket which is great. Huckabee is a natural evangelist motivator. I highly doubt Obama will pick a woman because Michelle Obama will more likely object to it. He will pick Webb in my view.
McCain is known for his superstition and unconventional approach to politics which is why I love him. He is probably the most honest guy in the senate and I think he will pick Huckabee or Jindal eventually. Romney will help him only in Michigan but history tells you that you can never pick a running mate just to get a State. Romney will be excellent Commerce Secretary.
I also like Condi Rice very much. I think she is a super star, but unfortunately she is not even being mentioned.
My Predictions
McCain picks Jindal
Obama picks Webb
Michelle Obama tape comes out in October
Jesus lovers & Women voters come out big for McCain and he wins.
We all live happily ever after.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Can’t realistically imagine McCain selecting anyone other than Palin as his Veep!
June 21st, 2008 at 8:19 am
Mac Pick Palin Veep BEFORE Hil Campaigns w/Obama!
In addition to her overwhelming attraction on the oil/energy issue and the female/disaffected Hillary voters, her human interest story will generate millions and millions of dollars worth of publicity and media coverage — essentially free to the McCain campaign — more than offsetting Obama’s reported money advantage.
August 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Buy this man a beer! Good call.