Report: McCain Has Decided On His Veep
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, McCain, Republicans, Romney, Veep
Will it Romney? Pawlenty?? Or even…Lieberman???
My guess is it’ll be Romney, but here’s some good reasoning why it may not be the well-heeled former Governor…
Mr. Romney remained the most talked-about possibility on Wednesday among Republican Party officials and on cable television, not least because of the theory that he would help Mr. McCain win Michigan, a crucial state in this election and where Mr. Romney’s father served as governor.But Mr. Pawlenty gained some currency as the day wore on because of what were perceived as Mr. Romney’s downsides, particularly his wealth as many Americans face financial struggles and his past as a venture capital manager. Mr. McCain came under attack from Democrats on this front after he was unable to say in an interview last week how many houses he owns.
If Romney screams anything, it’s elitist, and that could turn the tide in Pawlenty’s favor.
And no, I don’t think it’s going to be Lieberman. A significant portion of the Republican’s evangelical base would immediately go AWOL from the election given Lieberman’s pro-choice stance. It just won’t work. Now, I do see Lieberman as a possible Cabinet member in a McCain administration, but he won’t be the Veep.
Still, does McCain have a surprise up his sleeve? Would he be so bold as to pick Meg Whitman or Sarah Palin? Again, I doubt it, but that would be a big move and I bet disgruntled Hillary voters would take note.
More as it develops…
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August 27th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
It’s gotta be Palin.
August 27th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Don’t be a ninny McCain…. give us SARAH PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 27th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Report: McCain Has Decided On His Veep - will announce tomorow…
- Romney? Pawlenty?? Or even…Lieberman???…
August 28th, 2008 at 12:44 am
It’s Romney. Pawlenty is a geeky loser. Romney can give him Michigan.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:02 am
I tend to think it is going to be Romney. When deciding who gets the nod be have to take into account the GOP mindset. That mindset is all about getting in line. Romney has certainly done that. He was the runner up in the primary who got out of the way for the eventual nominee. He sucked it up and backed a guy he loathes. He has been out there selling the same guy. He adds possible bump in michigan. he might have some economic credibility in a time when the economy is a major worry. Romney is unafraid to pander and has no qualms about selling out. It just makes too much sense.
August 28th, 2008 at 4:30 am
If we beg will he pick Sarah Palin? (Former Romney supporter)
August 28th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Last night some of the talking heads were throwing out Kay Bailey Hutchinson as a dark horse choice. I don’t think that would be a wise choice, based on his need to bring in someone who has a clue about the economy. It’s still hard for me to imagine McCain gritting his teeth and picking Romney, but he does have the fiscal know-how McCain needs.
One 1 more day til we find out!
August 28th, 2008 at 7:09 am
It has to be Romney. Here’s why. He’s really the only one who is a good answer to the question “who leads the ticket if John McCain’s stamina and/or health fails during the arduous fall campaign?”
John McCain is a patriot, a war hero, an experienced senator, a hawkish foreign policy stalwart, someone who has departed from party orthodoxy when he thought it was for the good of the country. God bless him.
And he’s pretty old. He has obviously, to my eyes, lost a step. His vigor has diminished substantially in the past 8 years, to the point where just by raising his voice he risks calling attention to this lack. McCain can’t afford an unknown quantity, and he certainly can’t afford a democrat on the ticket. What if he has a stroke? Will Joe Lieberman be the GOP nominee for President? Come on now.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:28 am
There’s a part of me thinking that McCain will pick Lieberman after all simply because he’s stubborn enough to do the one thing everyone is telling him not to do.
It would, of course, be a monumentally stupid choice likely to throw the Republican National Convention into chaos and, most likely would doom McCain’s chances of winning.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Romney. And screw the elitist meme. We haven’t elected an “everyman” since Andrew Jackson. Americans want a leader, someone who at the end of things, has to be able to make decisions that the average person can’t or won’t. As long as they don’t come off as an egotistical snob, they’ll be fine.
August 28th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Sarah Palin would be a great pick. John McCain is not smart enough to see this, He’ll pick a wimp.
August 30th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Well, she is currently under investigation for firing involving personel interesting, potential ethical issue here!