RUDY!

Or Romney.

Ron Perlman(AKA HellBoy)

Mitt Romney

How about Edwards and his new ride?

///

General David Petraeus? not realistic, but it sure would be nice...

OK I could use the job, two questions.

Can my dog live in the VP house?
Do I have to enforce All of the rules of the Senate?

Wait, isn't Obama already President?

I think Rudy would be good. Don't think Thompson is good, nor is Jindal. Rudy has balls, and is a national hero re 9/11. I think everyone respects his leadership abilities, even if he is soft on abortion and the "alternative lifestyle" stuff...

he should offer VP to Hillary.. she'd jump at it like Bill jumps at Monica.

Sarah Palin

/who doesn't want the job :-( but who would pick up a bunch of Hillary Dems...

(Is that how she spells her name?)

Barring skeletons in her closet of which I'm unaware, I continue to thinK Sarah Palin would be the best choice to ensure a victory in November. I think she's at least as likable and media-savvy as Obama and would quickly suck some of the media attention away from him. Anyone else would have no impact - the VP never does, unless it's something unique like the first woman to win on a presidential ticket.

re: #7 lifeofthemind

OK I could use the job, two questions.

Can my dog live in the VP house?
Do I have to enforce All of the rules of the Senate?

Yes.

I believe you would get to re-decorate the doghouse, too.

re: #8 calvin coolidge

Wait, isn't Obama already President?

LOL

Rice, Romney or Rudy.

If McCain does get elected he will likely be a one termer. He needs a runnning mate that can help get hom elected and one that can run and win in 2012. Romney has the intellegence and the stature to fit that bill.

Also has a lot less baggage than Rudy Giuliani.

Sarah Palin
Rudy Giuliani
Mitt Romney
Michael Steele
Joe Lieberman
MandyManners

Ron Paul - there, now he can't complain his name wasn't in there.

HILLARY.

Good morning Lizardia!
Couldn't get in earlier this morning. What's up with that?
I like Mitt. I really liked Rudy, but I think he may not be up for it.

re: #17 Alouette

suckup

wait..with Rice you giut youth, black and female. if dems dont vote for that then tha makes them triple racist anti femmes.

Whoever it is needs to pull McCain more to the right to a.) pick up the conservatives who are still hesitant b.) save the supreme court nominations and c.) prevent McCain from sliming the Republican title he holds.

re: #12 A Reasonable Man

_{Psst! I'll + you if you'll + me!}

;-)

Romney is the best of the names being tossed around.

re: #22 rasachema

wait..with Rice you giut youth, black and female. if dems dont vote for that then tha makes them triple racist anti femmes.

The problem is that while in the DOS, the Saudis removed Condi's brain and replaced it with Folger's Crystals.

re: #19 Ben Hur

HILLARY.

You beat me to it! you are EVIL!

Michael Steele would make Obama twitch a bit.

Don't care who - as long as Bolton gets to be Sec of State!

re: #18 TheBad

Ron Paul - there, now he can't complain his name wasn't in there.

Damn, you beat me to it. B-(

re: #23 bryantms

Whoever it is needs to pull McCain more to the right to a.) pick up the conservatives who are still hesitant b.) save the supreme court nominations and c.) prevent McCain from sliming the Republican title he holds.

If I were Pres, I wouldn't consult with the VP on the Supremes.

/but that's just me

Rudy!

All right, now that I think of it, maybe not. Two older men with health issues are probably not a good ticket.

Rudy can't get it because of Bernie Kerick, pity because he'd burn things up. Lieberman is to old for this ticket I think. Not happy with Condoleeza but she may work. Would prefer Colin Powell to her I think.
Guess it is Palin or Romney.

re: #22 rasachema

wait..with Rice you giut youth, black and female. if dems dont vote for that then tha makes them triple racist anti femmes.

Rice- You want to sell Israel down the drain? I don't think she is young either-but I'll give you black and female.

re: #29 yma o hyd

Don't care who - as long as Bolton gets to be Sec of State!

AMEN TO THAT! He was great as UN Ambassador.

John Bolton for Secretary of State!

re: #19 Ben Hur

HILLARY.

Hillarious

latest odds from SATTV4U2

MITT 45% (if not, how about Sec of Commerce0
RUDY 25% (perhaps saving him for AG or Homeland Security)
PAWLENTY 20% (the negative is his lack of name recognition)
JINDAL 10% (too young and inexperienced which we want to use against Obama but mentioning his name gives him a boost for 2012)

re: #17 Alouette

Michael Steele is an excellent choice, now that you mention it.

re: #18 TheBad

Heh, I was just about to suggest the same thing.

Nobody has asked, but I would be gravitas, youthful good looks and humility to the campaign.

Michael Steele

re: #39 Dianna

Michael Steele is an excellent choice, now that you mention it.

I don't like him but I doubt he will be picked so who cares.

re: #26 Alouette

i hear ya. tru dat.

How about T. Boone Pickins? Seeing as he's been on every media outlet for the last two weeks, maybe McCain could finally get some press coverage.

re: #41 JammieWearingFool

Nobody has asked, but I would be gravitas, youthful good looks and humility to the campaign.

well ,,, one outta three's not bad !

BBL, gotta pick up my daughter at the airport.

re: #17 Alouette

Sarah Palin
Rudy Giuliani
Mitt Romney
Michael Steele
Joe Lieberman
MandyManners

MM for SecState.

re: #22 rasachema

Condi would be a very bad choice for McCain. She has no electoral experience, she alienates the conservative base and is too closely associated with Bush. Sorry, no Rice.

re: #46 sattv4u2

well ,,, one outta three's not bad !

which of the 3?

re: #33 lifeofthemind

Not happy with Condoleeza but she may work.

Yesterday she was asked who she was voting for and she wouldn't say. I don't think she's a McCain fan.

re: #45 taylork

How about T. Boone Pickins? Seeing as he's been on every media outlet for the last two weeks, maybe McCain could finally get some press coverage.

yeah ,, and that way,l McCain will be the YOUNG gun !

Cheney / Bolton - 2008!

re: #38 sattv4u2

latest odds from SATTV4U2

MITT 45% (if not, how about Sec of Commerce0
RUDY 25% (perhaps saving him for AG or Homeland Security)
PAWLENTY 20% (the negative is his lack of name recognition)
JINDAL 10% (too young and inexperienced which we want to use against Obama but mentioning his name gives him a boost for 2012)

Rudy for Homeland Security - yesss!

re: #50 madisonsfriend

which of the 3?

hehehehehehe,,

THREAD ME!

'Allah meat' astounds Nigerians

Diners have been flocking to a restaurant in northern Nigeria to see pieces of meat which the owner says are inscribed with the name of Allah.

What looks like the Arabic word for God and the name of the prophet Muhammad were discovered in pieces of beef by a diner in Birnin Kebbi.

I will not say what I think that picture looks like.

how about Bog Mac nominate Obama as veep. now thats cockiness.

Carly Fiorina?

I think Senator McCain needs someone with executive experience, someone who will be able to handle the job should they need to rise to the occasion. A complete unknown will have to be introduced to the public- given the attention is currently in the other camp's favor- an unknown is probably not the best choice. That leaves an executive people are already familiar with, and that brings me back to either Rudy or Mitt.

re: #56 Ben Hur

Supernatural Graffiti!

re: #26 Alouette

The problem is that while in the DOS, the Saudis removed Condi's brain and replaced it with Folger's Crystals.

It's the alien pod people in the state department that replaced her, like they replaced everyone else who worked there, and her predecessors (except for those who were already anti-Israel)
/do I need to?

I ordered a yard sign under the 'store' menu (only $7) - [Link: www.johnmccain.com...]

You can contribute as well to not have a muslim run America 7 years after 9.11 - that so many are trying to make seem even remotely likely with lots of whitewashing.

re: #43 madisonsfriend

OK, what are his negatives? I've like the op-eds I've read, and I've liked some of his speeches, but I admit that he's an eastern politician, and I'm a west coast girl.

A copy of Reagan's speeches.

McCain/BOLTON '08!

re: #46 sattv4u2

well ,,, one outta three's not bad !

You're right. I still have my looks.

/

I volunteer to run with McCain. I always know what to do when things get verse.

JC Watts. I always expected him to be the first black President, really. He doesn't appear to want it, but I think he'd answer if his country called.

only $7 - 7 years after 9.11 a muslim trying so hard with the help of so many to seem likely - NOT

www.johnmccain.com/citizens

re: #58 JammieWearingFool

Carly Fiorina?

Not a bad idea at all!

re: #66 JammieWearingFool

You're right. I still have my looks.

/

oh ,,, I was giving you the gravitas thingy !

re: #17 Alouette

Sarah Palin
Rudy Giuliani
Mitt Romney
Michael Steele
Joe Lieberman
MandyManners

Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Michael Steele are at the top of my personal list, but I do love the last name there. She's a real asskicker who would take no shit from anyone. :-)

I like Duncan Hunter and Mitt Romney for VP

Although Duncan Hunter would be bashing McCain's immigration/illegal alien policy so that is a no-go

re: #16 RTLM

If McCain does get elected he will likely be a one termer. He needs a runnning mate that can help get hom elected and one that can run and win in 2012. Romney has the intellegence and the stature to fit that bill.

Also has a lot less baggage than Rudy Giuliani.

Agree with your analysis there. I think Romney would be a good pick for VP.

Rudy would be my first choice for Attorney General.

re: #67 buzzsawmonkey

I volunteer to run with McCain. I always know what to do when things get verse.

I second that emotion, though I'm partial to Duncan Hunter.

Of course, we could also ask "who do we never want to see again?" That's the historical use of the VP slot.

re: #61 Kosh's Shadow

It's the alien pod people in the state department that replaced her, like they replaced everyone else who worked there, and her predecessors (except for those who were already anti-Israel)
/do I need to?

Thats why imho Bolton is a must for SecState!

Anybody that thinks Mitt-the-Shitt is a positive, never lived in Mass. He was awol from the state more than he was here, and the health care plan he set up is a disaster. I rate him even with Duval Patrick, Bill Weld, Mike Dukakis, and others that we have had. I was glad to seem him go, unfortunately his replacement is no better. He is a simple political opportunist. No more, no less.

It's an unrealistic wet dream, but John Bolton.

I voted for Mitt in the primary, so I'd love to see him as VP. My dream ticket, however, in 2012 or 2016, is Jindal/Palin. Or Palin/Jindal, I'm flexible.

re: #56 Ben Hur

THREAD ME!

'Allah meat' astounds Nigerians

I will not say what I think that picture looks like.

That is some funky looking meat. (message to self: Don't eat the green Kibbe)

One thing going for Rudy- he appeals to the all important "undecideds".

Steve Emerson
David Horowitz
Bud Day?

re: #67 buzzsawmonkey

Oddly enough, you'd probably be a good choice.

re: #76 yma o hyd

Thats why imho Bolton is a must for SecState!

Yes; he survived being in the UN; he can keep his mind while at the state department.

re: #75 Lucius Septimius

I second that emotion, though I'm partial to Duncan Hunter.

Of course, we could also ask "who do we never want to see again?" That's the historical use of the VP slot.

in this case, the question is "who do we want to run in 2012?"

re: #6 Kenneth

The General will be the next president after whoever wins this time.

Thompson.

And McCain resigns immediately after taking the oath of office.

re: #68 Iron Fist

I do like JC Watts...good head on his shoulders

re: #27 NoSubmission

You beat me to it! you are EVIL!

It would be the slam dunk ticket.

Hillary supporters in my office are voting for McCain.

And just imagine Hillary and McCain knockin boots in the Lincoln bedroom with Bill getting whipped by Mistress McCain in the corner.

re: #70 yma o hyd

She's a terrible idea.

re: #70 yma o hyd

Not a bad idea at all!

Plus it's not like the Obama campaign would have a leg to stand on when criticizing here lack of national security credentials.

Romney

re: #81 Sharmuta

One thing going for Rudy- he appeals to the all important "undecideds".

/Maybe he does, and maybe he doesn't.

Marsha Blackburn- a dark horse candidate to be sure, but she would be a good fit.

She's for open budget/full disclosure, which highlights the difference between her and Nancy Pelosi, for starters.

She's a southern candidate with wide appeal.

Me!

I want a nice cushy no-show job where I get lots of free travel and other perks! Or course people would hate me if I ever became president, I'd cut the budget to the bone, reduce taxes by 50 percent, would write executive orders to drill all over the place, and would be pushing to repeal all those laws that take rights away from the individuals.

Oh, I'd bomb the 'you know what' out of Iran and tell the Russians and Chinese to pound salt as I built up the missile defense system and put a colony on the moon.

re: #72 Honorary Yooper

Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, and Michael Steele are at the top of my personal list, but I do love the last name there. She's a real asskicker who would take no shit from anyone. :-)

MandyManners for Secretary of Virtue and Vice!

Jessica Simpson. Talk about gravity!

re: #84 Kosh's Shadow

Yes; he survived being in the UN; he can keep his mind while at the state department.

I'm reading his book at the moment - that man can smell digested cow food miles away, and he takes no prisoners.

Pity we can't have him ...

re: #94 researchok

re: #71 sattv4u2

oh ,,, I was giving you the gravitas thingy !

Although after a lot of time at the beach this week, McCain may appear way too pale next to me. Plus, I think I'd tower over him. I can give Romney a run for his money in the hair department as well, though I don't color it.

Hmmmm... I smell a polling opportunity.

The possible nominees (in no order of preference):
1) Rudy
2) Pawlenty
3) Fiorina
4) Fred Thompson
5) Jindal
6) Palin
7) Joementum
8) Mitt

My personal preference would probably be Rudy, especially if McCain wants the VP to be along the lines of a Cheney style active VP role. However, Rudy might chafe if he's not given a more active role in governance (Rudy might be better suited at DHS or Justice or TSA for example).

Joementum would alienate conservatives, and not really bring anything new to the table except his maverickness.
Palin and Fiorina are interesting options - but some might see them as little more as Gerry Ferraro figures, rather than on the merits of their respective capabilities (and Fiorina has an added demerit of pretty much running HP into the ground).

Mitt might be a good move, but it's hard to tell whether he'd help geographically.

Jindal is probably seen as being too inexperienced. However, watch for him to have a more prominent role at the Convention - grooming for a 2012 run?

Cheney! Just for the wail of anguish we'd hear.

Four more years!

I never contributed to a campaign but John got my max of $2300

Photos: [Link: www.johnmccain.com...]

About at OT as it is possible to get:

New at zomblog:

Injured seal on nude beach

Politics? Who needs 'em? Just look at that pair of sad eyes!

About at OT = About as OT

re: #70 yma o hyd

Yeah, she only ran HP and Lucent into the ground. She as the smarts of a dumb brick.

McCain / Buzzsawmonkey 08!

re: #90 Dianna

She's a terrible idea.

Why is that?
I only know her from the few bits printed in the papers here - so you do know much better. Thus, I'm really interested in your opinion.

re: #101 lawhawk

(and Fiorina has an added demerit of pretty much running HP into the ground)

My concern exactly.

re: #45 taylork

How about T. Boone Pickins? Seeing as he's been on every media outlet for the last two weeks, maybe McCain could finally get some press coverage.

Gah.

JOHN BOLTON! And then McCain should have a non-lethal heart attack on Feb 1st, requiring him to retire. :-)

re: #104 zombie

About at OT as it is possible to get:

New at zomblog:

Blumberg.

On second thought, I do reportedly have a nasty mean streak when it comes down to it, so I could inherit the Darth Cheney mantle.

re: #99 Ben Hur

Marsha Marsha Marsha.

Moesha, Moesha, Moesha!

re: #104 zombie

So sad!

re: #113 Edgar

Blumberg.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

re: #56 Ben Hur

THREAD ME!

re: #102 stevieray

Cheney! Just for the wail of anguish we'd hear.

Four more years!

Now we're talkin!

re: #48 jcm

MM for SecState.

Only if I get to *whack* those who need it. I believe I'll need a whole passle of clue-by-fours.

Bolton akbar! :)

I like the Hillary Clinton idea.

I'd push for Lieberman or Romney otherwise.

OK. I am going to admit some ignorance here. Can I get more info on who Sarah Palin and Michael Steele are?

Michelle Malkin.

re: #120 MandyManners

I am sure that your "go piss up a rope" addresses to the Senate would become classics.

re: #87 MonkeySon

Thompson.

And McCain resigns immediately after taking the oath of office.

I am with you.

I understand the appeal of Palin, but she just gave birth to her fifth child. She's not leaving Alaska. Also the one way to lose the "experience" issue is to select a newcomer who hasn't finished her first term in statewide office.

Rudy would be great, but would add nothing to a McCain ticket. It's not just Kerick, the man was a great mayor and has actually accomplished something as a public servant (look at NYC's post 1993 murder rate; though Bloomberg's improved on it), but he just has too many skeletons and is too old.

Jindal actually has accomplished a lot already (yes, even more than St. Obama): he re-vamped Louisiana's health care system. Still, like Palin he's in his first term in elective statewide office.

Carly Fiorina may hold some superficial appeal but she was forced out of HP. Even if the changes she made for the company eventually panned out, getting fired is a big negative.

Joe Lieberman has indicated he's not interest. Good. Because he'd be a liability. He won't help McCain with most Democrats and despite his stalwart defense of the war on terror, won't appeal to most Republicans.

Michael Steele never won statewide office on his own. He did not run a good campaign against Cardin.

Romney is probably the best bet because of his fund raising ability. He also has name recognition and, despite his squishiness on conservative principles, did garner the endorsement of the National Review during the primaries. At 60 he's a bit older than ideal, but he's the one who makes the most sense.

The only dark horse that makes any sense is Eric Cantor. Supposedly he's a good fund raiser and good conservative. However he doesn't have the name recognition.

As I wrote above, I fully expect McCain to pick Romney.

re: #106 Shr_Nfr

Yeah, she only ran HP and Lucent into the ground. She as the smarts of a dumb brick.

Oh.
But she's on McCains campaing committee - a bad choice, then?

Anyone who knows how to campaign.

re: #123 Ford_Prefect

OK. I am going to admit some ignorance here. Can I get more info on who Sarah Palin and Michael Steele are?

Sarah Palin is the current governor of Alaska, and Michael Steele was the Lt. Governor of Maryland. Steele had a Senate run wherein he was pelted with Oreo cookies.