I think John McCain has a variety of avenues to travel down in selecting his Vice-President. I have a few that he could travel down, but who belongs in which one is up for debate.
Obvious Choice: Mick Huckabee
Some could call this 'smart choice', but Mike Huckabee does bring a lot to the table. Barack Obama has polled very well in southern states thus far, including Arkansas, which is a place that could surprise many this year. With him as the VP, the prospects of Arkansas become much more reliable, and may satisfy a very a conservative South that aren't very happy with McCain. A down side is that it does little to excite independent voters that could be key in some states. Others that fit this category include Mitt Romney, and other former GOP hopefuls.
Smart Choice: Joe Lieberman
Yes, yes I could catch some heat for this one, but what could be better for McCain than an Independent Democrat that is very popular with Independents, fairly popular with Democrats, and ok with many Republicans Republicans. Early polls show McCain very competitive in states like Michigan, Oregan, Wisconsion, New Jersey, and New Hampshire among others, and Lieberman could attract just enough to put McCain over the edge. Big draw back is how likely it is that he lose support among conservative voters, who may not show up at all and make some states less competitive.
Bad Choice: Rudy Giuliani
Rudy may be America's mayor, but he would be a very poor choice for vice president. The conservitives in the party would be very angry. So angry that they might not vote in the election, which would be scary in a close election.
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Election Junkie: In your analysis of which candidate would be obvious, smart, and bad...your criteria for choosing is "subjective"
Sen. McCain must pick the candidate that speaks well, speaks for the common good (and can get that common good across to all)and
shows by thier good life that life can be good if one does the right thing.
Leiberman is pro-abortion; he doesn't yet understand 'the right thing' where life is concerned.
Huckabee is pro life; but supposedly has this reputation for raising taxes (if the tax raise can objectively be explained; fine, but a blatant "the rich should pay more to live in America" is pure bigotry against the have's in "America Land of Opportunity"
McCain must PRAY for the right choice for VP. And I guarantee, if McCain seriously prays for such guidance a name will come up that NO ONE could dispute as being objectively for all.
Please update your blog to include "@#$&^&#@ Horrible Choice". His VP pick makes Obama seem overly qualified for the the presidential spot. What a waste of time and money for all of us to allow him to make us believe he is capable of making important decisions.
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