Archive for the 'Veep' Category

Guiliani Hints At Dem For McCain Veep?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Democrats, Giuliani, McCain, Veep

My guess is this is just a head fake from Rudy to throw off the Dems, but if McCain did pick somebody like Joe Lieberman it would be game changing.
From CNN:
Rudy Giuliani, former presidential candidate turned John McCain supporter, said Thursday that a Democrat could conceivably occupy the number 2 spot on the Republican presidential [...]

August 7th, 2008 | Permalink| 4 Comments »

Did Romney Just Lose The VP Spot?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Energy, History, McCain, Romney, Veep, Video

Wolf Blizter recently asked Veep contender and South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford about the differences between McCain’s economic platform and Bush’s. Result? He couldn’t come up with anything. At that point the chattering class basically 86′d him from the Veep list.
Now Wolf turns his attention to Romney and asks him about McCain’s legislative achievements in [...]

August 6th, 2008 | Permalink| 6 Comments »

McCain Camp Scrutinizes Eric Cantor

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

1. AP reported that the McCain camp has asked Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor for personal documents in the veep vetting process.
2. There are obvious advantages for Cantor: He’s 45, works on the Ways & Means committee, is Jewish, serves as finance chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and he’s got a Conservative voting record [...]

August 4th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Will it be Obama-Bayh 08?

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

1. Evan Bayh is mentioned by The Courier-Journal as a top contender for the vice presidency on a very short list.
2.To further the speculation, Obama is planning to hold a town hall meeting in Elkhart Indiana on Wednesday, August 6th with VP hopeful Evan Bayh in attendance, which is fueling speculation that he may be [...]

August 4th, 2008 | Permalink| 3 Comments »

The Strategic Timing of McCain’s VP Announcement

By Alan Stewart Carl | Related entries in 2008 Election, McCain, Veep

The Vice Presidential gamesmanship is fully underway. Reports out of the John McCain campaign indicate that the Arizona senator will hold off announcing his running mate until after the Democratic convention. By waiting until that moment, McCain should be able to seize headlines immediately following Barack Obama’s nomination.
A secondary scenario has McCain waiting until the [...]

August 4th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Why Won’t Tim Kaine Be VP?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Democrats, Veep, Virginia

Well, first off…he keeps on talking…
There has been a long list. It seems to be getting shorter. And I’m still being mentioned. A lot can change day-to-day. But we’ll see.
…and talking…
Kaine insisted that he has “no hints about timing” for the veep rollout, whoever the choice may be. But he doesn’t seem to mind the [...]

July 31st, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Some Evangelicals Won’t Back McCain/Romney?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, McCain, Religion, Republicans, Romney, Veep

That’s the word from The Washington Times…
They say Mr. Romney lacks trust on issues such as outlawing abortion and opposing same-sex marriage and because he is a Mormon. Opposition is particularly powerful among those who supported former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in the Republican presidential primaries earlier this year.
“McCain and Romney would be like oil [...]

July 31st, 2008 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

Obama’s Veep Picks Narrowed To 4?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Democrats, Veep

The title of Marc Ambinder’s post today is “Sebelius, Kaine, Bayh, Biden” and I can believe it. These are four of the names that have been mentioned consistently, although I haven’t seen Kaine acting the surrogate for Obama very much. And for that matter, neither has Bayh. But maybe that’s by design?
Here’s what Ambinder thinks…
Sebelius [...]

July 29th, 2008 | Permalink| 4 Comments »

Obama’s VEEP Updates

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

1. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine told the Washington Post that he’s had “very serious conversations with Obama” regarding the vice presidency. On Fox News Sunday, The Weekly Standard’s William Kristol said he thinks Obama’s already decided on Kaine, adding that “there will be a secret meeting” with him on Tuesday. He added further speculation that [...]

July 29th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

McCain VEEP Updates

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

1. McCain on Tim Pawlenty: “He’s a great, fine person. He was reelected in one of the toughest reelection years in the history of the Republican Party. He comes from — his father, I’m pretty sure, drove a truck. He’s a great success story. He’s been able to work across the aisle in Minnesota with [...]

July 29th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Jindal: No VP For Me

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, McCain, Veep

If I were Bobby Jindal, I’d be saying this too. There’s no way he’s ready to be VP (or President for that matter) at only 37, and he certainly doesn’t want to be used as a way to boost McCain’s “diversity” cred.
From Fox News:
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Wednesday he will not run for vice [...]

July 23rd, 2008 | Permalink| 3 Comments »

Obama VEEPwatch: Who Is Evan Bayh?

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

Whether you knew it or not, ObamaBayh.com is up and running in a subtle campaign to keep the public informed about how awesome this dream team is. Once a fiercely loyal Clintonite, the Indiana Senator has instantly thrown his support behind Barack Obama and most recently accompanied the presidential hopeful and Sam Nunn to the [...]

July 21st, 2008 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

Obama’s Right-hand Men: Bayh and Nunn

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

A few days before Obama’s planned trip to the Middle East and a week after his hasty, hush-hush meeting with the Veep Vetters, Obama led a roundtable foreign policy discussion at Purdue University that included Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and former Georgia senator Sam Nunn.
Nunn is a non-proliferation buff, while Bayh is a four-year [...]

July 17th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

McCain VEEPwatch: Who Is Charlie Crist?

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in McCain, Veep

“Empty Chair Charlie.” “Chain Gang Charlie.” “The People’s Governor.” “Florida’s First Black Governor.” “Arnold Schwarzenegger Without The Austria.” How many nicknames can one man have? He must be cool! Is McCain looking for a cool Florida Veep? Learn more here.
Congressional Credentials:
Governor of Florida
(2006-Present)
Attorney General of Florida
(2003-2006)
Florida Cm’ssner of Education
(2001-2002)
Deputy Secretary of Florida
(1999-2000)
Florida Senator
(1992-1998)
Chairman of the [...]

July 15th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

Cross Mark Sanford Off The Veep List

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, McCain, South Carolina, Veep, Video

The South Carolina Governor has been mentioned as a possible dark horse candidate for McCain’s right hand position, but he won’t be coming back from this one…

Now, he contends he wasn’t even on McCain’s list…
Sanford was later asked if he was being vetted for the VP job. He said he has not been asked for [...]

July 15th, 2008 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

VP Vetting Heats Up!

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

Howard Wilson, Clinton’s former communications director, told Fox News Hillary is NOT being vetted for the #2 spot. Although, he quickly adds, “Hillary Clinton has been vetted during the last 18 months.” He also added that she would say “Yes” to a spot on the ticket. Obama traveled with Clinton and his Veep Vetter Caroline [...]

July 11th, 2008 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

Obama’s #2 Prospects: Edwards, Kerry & Bayh

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

John Edwards has struggled with his existential question (”To Veep Or Not To Veep”) for weeks now, flip-flopping back and forth. It’s sort of “been there, done that” for him, yet also sort of historical, as Joe Biden would put it. Although, there’s a danger in appearing too hungry for it — so he’s continually [...]

July 9th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »

When Can We Expect a VP Announcement?

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

Historically speaking…

George W Bush announced Cheney as his running mate 4 days prior to the convention.
John Kerry announced John Edwards as his running mate 20 days prior to the convention (which was considered too long).
Bill Clinton announced Al Gore as his running mate 4 days prior to the convention.
Al Gore announced Joe Lieberman as his [...]

July 9th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Charlie Crist Positions Himself For VP

By Jennn Fusion | Related entries in Veep

Floridians aren’t so happy with Empty Chair Charlie these days. Asking around, I hear one sentiment commonly echoed: “Well, he’s broken a lot of his campaign promises…”.
The latest is his push for offshore drilling, which some say is a broken promise, but others say is a tactical move. Just one month ago, Crist announced his [...]

July 9th, 2008 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Jim Webb: No VP For Me

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Barack, Democrats, Veep, Virginia

Well, this is certainly unequivocal…
“Last week I communicated to Senator Obama and his presidential campaign my firm intention to remain in the United States Senate, where I believe I am best equipped to serve the people of Virginia and this country. Under no circumstances will I be a candidate for Vice President.
“A year and a [...]

July 7th, 2008 | Permalink| No Comments »