Comments on: South Carolina and Nevada Post-Mortem

By: The few « nuke gingrich

The few « nuke gingrich — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:32:37 +0000

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By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:40:48 +0000

On paper one would think McCain, if he wins the nomination, would take someone the evangelicals like, such as Brownback. But I wouldn't be surprised if McCain throws the paper out the window and goes with his gut of who he thinks is the best fit for him, like Clinton did in 1992. But that wouldn't be a democrat, and certainly not Kerry. DL's comment has some irony because of course there was much talk of a Kerry-McCain ticket in '04, on the theory that McCain had nothing to lose because he would be too old to win the GOP nomination in 2008. And McCain's age would make his VP pick potentially very important.

By: just me

just me — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:39:10 +0000

DL McCain may like playing maverick, but I don't think he is an idiot.

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Right Truth — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:54:06 +0000

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By: DL

DL — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:05:33 +0000

Look at history - McCain has a penchant for crossing party lines to stick it to his base. I predict he'll ask John Kerry to be his VP. Just think of the ticket - a hero with real medals and a....well you get the idea. Once he's nominated, Hillary will be the real coservative in the race.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:27:25 +0000

Could any Rudy fans out there explain to me why we want another President who believes that "Hail Mary" passes connote a real strategy? I mean its possible that Rudy takes Florida still, but doesn't his strategy seem a bit irresponsible for a so called national candidate.

By: FireWolf

FireWolf — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:37:41 +0000

About Tim Pawlenty: Here And Michael Steele: Here FYI :)

By: Tano

Tano — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:19:19 +0000

Steele?
Would that not be such blatent tokenism? I mean ususally you tend to choose someone who has, at the very least, shown the ability to win an election, on his own, in his own state. What is his qualification other than being head of a PAC, and black?

I never thought that Obama would end up on a Clinton ticket, but, contrary to most people, I actually am thinking more and more that it just might happen.

Sure there is acrimony. But these two are grown-ups, or at least one would hope so. There is probably much more serious acrimony amongst their respective supporters - and that is something that probably should be healed. The Clintons do not want to go into the general with an angry black base, or liberal intellectual base.

Clinton could come off as magnanimous, and Obama gets a free pass into the status of her heir-apparent at the head of the party - whether that be for 2012 if they lose, or 2016 if they win. And I am sure that he would prefer to run for president next time and point to VP experience, rather than having to go back to the Senate or to Springfield to earn his chops.

I agree that i dont see her on his ticket though.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:07:37 +0000

I've heard Pawlenty's name mentioned, although I honestly don't know much about him. Steele is actually a very interesting choice, though.

By: Jeff Quinton

Jeff Quinton — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:04:37 +0000

Michael Steele for running mate would be my choice.

By: Dave Schuler

Dave Schuler — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:38:19 +0000

Odds are that the pick for the Vice Presidential slots of both parties will be somebody who hasn't been running for president. I've always thought that Hillary Clinton would end up as the Democrats' nominee and I've seen some signs of a rally-round effect, mostly consisting of the touting of polls suggesting that HRC could beat all Republican comers. Whether Giuliani is toast or soon to be hailed as a brilliant political strategist depends entirely on how successful his big state strategy is. We'll know in Florida. I continue to believe that the outcome in the Republican race depends on Republicans' survival instincts. If there's a national death wish of the sort that's been exhibited by the Illinois Republican Party, they'll go with Romney.

By: FireWolf

FireWolf — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:46:41 +0000

One thing you didn't mention James is that Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is out stumping for McCain. There is wild speculation among the local pundits/MSM that McCain might tap Pawlenty for his Veep spot.

And although Pawlenty has denied such rumors time and time again, one has to wonder why a sitting Governor is out stumping for a presidential candidate.

Perhaps he's looking to run in 2012?

By: just me

just me — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:44:01 +0000

I don't think any of the current frontrunners other than Huckabee (who I actually think may be bucking for a VP slot, whether the eventual winner bites is up in the air) have the kind of ego that would let them play second fiddle on the ticket.

I think by the time it is over there is going to a lot of animosity between the Clinton and Obama camps-the base and voters may rally around the eventual winner, but I am not seeing either taking the VP slot, if the other turns out the winner.

I am not sure there will be tons of animosity among the GOP frontrunners (or at least not as open and in the media), but there are too many huge egos, and I think the eventual winner knows it and will likely look elsewhere.