Well it seems as thought the Veep Sweepstakes has begun; McCain has begun work on his list of Vice-Presidential candidates. Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina is getting a lot of ink as of late and he would be a fine choice.
Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota is considered a front-runner by many, including Jonathan Martin at Politico.com. I would have no heartburn with this choice.
Two people I would not like to see because of their past records and how divisive they are among parts of the conservative movement is Mitt Romney or our governor here in Florida, Charlie Crist.
I understand that the VP candidate has not historically brought a lot of votes to the ticket, however in our fractured state that is the Republican Party, we need a VP candidate that will counter McCain’s age and yawn effect, and unite the party as much as possible (even if it is nothing more than just gluing some of the pieces back together).
Someone who is an up and comer, who is my first choice is Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana. This guy is so awesome he even delivered his third child, a son! This is a long article that was written by Ben Domenech of RedState, but it’s worth the read. Check out “Bobby Jindal Saves Louisiana.” I’m letting the McCain campaign know that Jindal is my first choice.
I am glad you mentioned Charlie Davo. I had a discussion that turned into a lunch bet with Donna this morning that McCain would pick Charlie Crist. It seemd that at every Primary that McCain won there was Chucky boy in the background with that “pick me, pick me” smile. If Crist is chosen, it would be a disaster for the country! Why? Well for your readers who do not know Charlie is a liberal at heart and is rumored to have skeletons in his closet. My take? BAD CHOICE!
P.S. I think Bobby Jindal would be a great choice and would set him up for Pres after McCain leaves office (if he wins that is). He appears to be a TRUE conservative, the like of Reagan.
One of the more overlooked options is Michael Steele. Here’s a guy who would literally dismantle the race issue. He would also do wonders to continuing the inroads we have made as Conservatives to the Black community.
Dino,
I agree with Donna’s concerns; Charlie Crist isn’t hanging around McCain because he believes in his cause (although they are two peas in a pod). Even if he doesn’t get the Veep position, he might get the nod for Attorney General. Either way Crist could use it for what he covets most; the White House.
Jindal is indeed fantastic. Rush did an amazing interview with Jindal in the Dec 2007 Limbaugh Letter.
Frank,
Michael Steele is an excellent choice! He is a stalwart conservative and a fine Christian man. Gregg Jackson can attest to that! Comment Gregg?
Hey, why not Fred Thompson? He’s the man the media is determined to put to rest.
I admire Jindal a lot. But I do not think this is, or should be, his time. He has only jsut become governor of Louisiana; they still need him there – they need him real bad. Also, he needs more experience. Do not rush the process. Let him grow and ripen, and then he will be magnificent. We will still need good conservatives in twelve to even twenty years’ time.
Tim Pawlenty has proven conservative – by Minnesota standards – but that is a low hurdle. Friends still living there talk about a number of disappointments. He, too needs more experience, maybe even more proving. Some fools are suggesting Condi Rice – an affirmative action idea if ever was one. A nice lady, but she has proven incapable of controlling either the NSC or State. How will she handle a whole executive branch? Petraeus is otherwise occupied. 🙁 I need to think more about Sanford, but know very little yet.