Timing of VP Selections Will Be Tricky »
Posted By bigurn 3 months, 1 week ago in NewsEach candidate is due to pronounce his running mate. The timing is difficult, because of the Olympics and because of each party's convention.
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memestryker3 months, 1 week ago
She's not strong on all issues, but she seems to be a good decision-maker and pragmatic. She favors drilling only a tiny area of ANWR. The only thing I fervently disagree with her on is abortion, and that's not an issue that generally drives my vote.
It could be a plus that she has a special needs child, since this tough issue is getting a lot of media attention, but it could also weaken her, if people think she'll be side-tracked.
If chosen, her advocacy for ANWR drilling and abortion criminalization both will be tough sells to average citizens.
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jimdoze3 months, 1 week ago
My choice would be Sarah Palin. She is young to offset McCain's age. She has stronger conservative bona fides than McCain. As a woman, she would tap into the largest voting bloc in the U.S. She would bring a buzz to McCain's candidacy the likes of which I do not see coming from any other Republican VP prospect... and, it is a buzz that would last well through the election. Furthermore, it would not hurt for the Republicans to bring some fresh faces to the forefront.
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aniokly3 months, 1 week ago
Both candidates know their choices by now. Their choices have to have time to put their lives in order. The announcements will probably come when they need to make a Headline for themselves, but before their conventions. I like Gov Palin, but she has a young family, and I imagine Sen McCain will pick a young man. Sen Obama will pick an older more experienced man. If he chose a woman, but not Hillary her people would really rise up, and take to the streets.
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memestryker3 months, 1 week ago
I don't think Hillary's backers are that limited in vision. A small number are zealots, as with any group, of course.
I think Obama could do well with a number of people, including, for example, Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius, or New Mexico governor Bill Richardson. Both would help him move to the center and pick up a group not currently in his pocket.
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Will13133 months, 1 week ago
got to give credit where it is due..
ani .. that is a well thought and well presented post...
Gov Palin.. doesn't bring enough electoral votes.. for McCain... with Florida Democrats in a turmoil over the primary... look for Florida Governor Charlie Crist.. to be in play... he is popular.. good looking (very tanned) his only draw back is he's prematurly gray
I don't think Hillary wants to be VP.. If Obama wins.. I expect her to be Attorney General.. and eventually appointed to the Supreme Court...
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Charlson3 months, 1 week ago
The timing may be important to each campaign, but it's the choice and not the timing that's important to me.
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mompro3 months, 1 week ago
I think every candidate has to remember that if they win they have to have someone who would be running following them if the get re-elected. It's definitely an 8th year decision. If that makes sense.
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bill29363 months, 1 week ago
The number one problem that Obama has for picking someone for VP is simple and not one McCain has. For Obama, the potential VP have to look at the downside. If the Dems lose, who will take the blame, 'Teflon Obama' or the running mate? On the Republican side, a loss can easily be tied to McCain and not end the career of whoever the VP nominee is. But a Democratic loss will be the career ender for whoever is the VP nominee.
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nikkibabe3 months, 1 week ago
I don't think it is timing but "who" is picked. Here is my picks for the best results:
OBAMA & CLINTON. History in the making.
McCain & Lieberman. Hypocrite and a mud rat!
The results will be a foregone conclusion!!!
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B1BLancer3 months, 1 week ago
"The results will be a foregone conclusion!!!"
Yes...the country will come to its senses and not vote for B.Hussein and Billary.
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