McCain Veepstakes Watch (part 1)

Ted, speaking as a woman, I doubt playboy McCain would pick one, and if he did, I seriously doubt any woman with a smidgen of self-respect would take it.

It's probably never going to happen, but I think Joseph Liberman would be a good VP candidate. I don't think there's that much of a difference in their views and it would certainly say that McCain can reach across party lines.

Condoleezza Rice

How about Elizabeth Dole?

Although she isnt as frequently mentioned as others have, Dole has the reliably conservative voting record that would appease the conservative branch of the party , she has extensive legislative and executive experience (in the cabinets of Reagan and Bush 41, president of the American Red Cross during the '90s, briefly ran for president in 2000, and has been in the U.S. Senate since 2003), and as a woman would attract some voters to a McCain-Dole ticket that otherwise would not be reachable.

Does Romney have a thing about dogs? First we hear about him transporting his dog in a car-top carrier on an 8-hour trip, then he sings "Who Let the Dogs Out?" at a Florida MLK parade, now it's Democrats-as-chihuahuas.

I'm just saying....

Christine Whitman would be a horrible choice- conservatives despise her, and she is forever linked to the questionable decisions concerning the air around Ground Zero.

Huckabee would also be a terrible choice. He is not an economic conservative, and McCain needs to shore up his economic credentials.

The perfect choice is Christopher Cox, the chairman of the SEC and former congressman from California. He has it all- a true conservative, economic expertise, brilliant (joint Harvard degrees in business and law), telegenic, handsome, and much younger than McCain. A perfect fit!

Daniel - Well said. Our two choices are welfarism or warfarism. Choose wisely! Both will cost us an arm and a leg.

This country is going downhill no matter who gets picked now. Obama/Hilary will spend all our money on the poor, McCain will spend it all on the war. The American people must wake up and vote for Ron Paul in 2012. For all Romney lovers, he is a total jerk. He would not shake my hand working as a security guard at his presidential HQ in Boston. He destests low income people, and pays them minimum wage in his low quality pizza chain, Dominoes. Do you think he would make a good vice President?

I personally would like to see Colin Powell be a part of this administration. Whether as VP, Secretary of Defense or some other job.
He is a man of integrity and highly respected by most if not all American

Mike Huckabee is the only choice that will help McCain win in November. If the evangelical base is ignored in the VP pick, they will not turn out in the numbers needed to secure victory. The national security cons and social cons, the Southern states, plus a smattering of independents and a decent percent of Hispanic and working class voters, are the key to winning. This coalition is only possible with Huckabee as VP, and any other selection will loose the election.

If McCain partners with Romney - he has lost my vote!

I am a Ron PauL supporter also, but I will vote for Sen. McCain if he chooses Gov. Romney as his Vice President. It's the most intelligent choice, and I hope the Senator is smart enough to make it.

(Heard that he, Sen. McCain, has supported the French Airbus over Boeing in a new defense contract. If this is true, I definitely would not vote for him...and I hope to heavens it's a rumor...need to ascertain...does anyone know? I've been too caught up in the 19th century to check in the last few days)...Thanks

Colin Powell would be my choice, if he would do it.

The answer is obvious!

Christine Todd Whitman

What a smart idea it would be to have Mitt as VP. For those voters who examine qualifications, it is apparent that we must select the individuals with the most experience in each of the major concerns.. defense of the country, economics, and decreasing government growth. As far as flip flopping...have those who criticize Mitt ever changed their minds once they have more information?

jerry - As my name would indicate, I like Ron Paul, but Paul and McCain are at odds on way too many issues. A tied up executive branch would be a godsend after what we have had for the last 7+ years. Less secrecy and a reduction of carte blanche power would be a good thing. Imagine McCain wanting to go to war with Iran, and Paul slapping him back down to earth.

He should pick Ron Paul.

Mike Huckabee for VP!

I THINK WE SHOULD START ALL OVER AGAIN, CLEAN OFF THIS SHEET, AND RE-NEW OUR CHOICES, WE AS AMERICANS NEED A BETTER CHOICE THAT THE HAS BEENS AND WOULD BEE'S THAT WE NOW HAVE, IT'S A SHAME. ARTIE

McCain/Hillary '08---i like the sound of that...lol