I think we have McCain's VP... (discussion and prediction thread)

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<p>Okay, so, we have three main contenders:</p>

<p>Lieberman
Pawlenty
Romney</p>

<p>For some time, Romney has been touted as the VP, as he would bring economic experience, offsetting McCain's self-proclaimed lack of understanding. I believe Newjack posted a thread with a link to an article stating that Republican insiders said that Romney is the new VP.</p>

<p>However, I will go out on a limb and say that I'm positive it's Pawlenty. Consider intrade.com: Intrade</a> Prediction Markets</p>

<p>Click "Republican VP" (fourth from top). In the last twelve hours, stock in Pawlenty has soared by 45 points, while that in Romney has plummeted 25 points. Real money is involved (for some), so I'm surprised that the recent changes are that drastic. Given the lack of press about specific VP contenders, I feel confident that something is going on.</p>

<p>So, bring on the predictions. I would love to hear opinions about the strengths of the potential VP picks, and, once the VP is announced tomorrow, the advantages and disadvantages of the VP nominee.</p>

<p>NOTE: This is NOT a thread to support or bash McCain. Let us please stick to the VP nominees as much as possible.</p>

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<p>Lieberman has a proven track record as a weak VP debater. Romney has too much money and too many houses. That leaves Pawlenty, who Biden will eat for lunch in a debate. :)</p>

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<p>^ O.O That was a very concise response. I'm sure disagreements about the last part will ensue.</p>

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<p>lol, you don't know Biden. That's not even debatable. Probably only Romney could have stood up to him.</p>

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<p>I personally believe that the best VP pick for John McCain would be Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.</p>

<p>He can offset McCain's age which apparently turns people off, and at the same time bring the energy to McCain's campaign that he seriously lacks. Bobby Jindal is to the republicans is what Obama is to the dems.
He's young and different.</p>

<p>If McCain picked Bobby I would maybe consider supporting him, but after these last 8 years, he could pick Jesus as his running mate and I wouldnt vote for him.</p>

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<p>I think McCain should pick me as his running-mate. I may not be conservative, but maybe that's what McCain needs to get the independents!</p>

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<p>I think Jindal has already taken himself out of contention.</p>

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<p>^ Yes, I heard that too.</p>

<p>Then again, that's what Biden said. Look how that turned out. However, Jindal was much more explicit.</p>

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<p>Jindal would be a pretty poor choice. He would be destroyed in a debate. He even got flustered on Meet the Press when he was asked what new ideas John McCain is proposing.</p>

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<p>FiveThirtyEight.com:</a> Electoral Projections Done Right: Source: It's Not Pawlenty</p>

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<p>Honestly, Biden could destroy most VP candidates in a debate. I agree that Romney would have been the hardiest, but I don't see the point of a single debate when the VP may be talented at other things and be a good candidate in office for the next four or eight years.</p>

<p>That being said, I was also thinking that it would be Pawlenty. If that's the case, I feel almost sorry for McCain, because Pawlenty will be steamrollered.</p>

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<p>As a Minnesotan, I would be very happy if it was Pawlenty... because then if McCain won, we could at least get rid of Pawlenty...</p>

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<p>McCain would be nuts not to pick Sarah Palin. After reading this short bio on her, she sounds like an ideal fit for him.</p>

<p>Sarah</a> Palin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

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<p>HIndoo....must have been your ESP......I guess he agreed with you.....</p>

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<p>No ESP--just brilliant. :)</p>

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<p>It's Sarah palin, shes hot lol...</p>

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<p>I was wrong... But this is an interesting choice. I think she sounds great. As a person.</p>

<p>We'll see how persuasive she is politically. Just as I have become more impressed with Obama's campaigning skills (though I think we lost some of the original Obama in the mess), I hope that she can prove a owrthy contender.</p>

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<p>Draft</a> Sarah Palin For Vice President
<a href="http://wonkette.com/223252/join-the-mile-high-club-with-gilf-sarah-palin%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://wonkette.com/223252/join-the-mile-high-club-with-gilf-sarah-palin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>It's a shame people look at campaigning skills rather than what people have DONE.</p>

<p>She's great :D I was disappointed last night, expecting Romney (cold, polished flip flopper) or Pawlenty (dull).</p>

<p>Then links were tracked down with planes flying from Anchorage to Middletown. And so, at 2-3AM, I knew :D</p>

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<p>Does anyone have her pageant photos?</p>

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<p>^ I second that.</p>