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McCain and running mate
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McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 11:54:12 AM
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Pat-rebel_lady
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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday.
McCain had previously said he would announce his vice presidential pick on Friday and would appear with that individual at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, following the announcement. Friday is McCain’s 72nd birthday.
But sources close to McCain’s campaign told FOX News that his decision may come sooner than that — possibly on Thursday, when Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination at Invesco field in Denver, Colo.
here
Who would you pick; for the Long-term (4 years); Best for McCain and the American People? And Why?
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 12:00:34 PM
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I'd love to see: McCain AND Michael Steele
Steele believes in the power of the individual rather in the state, in the taxpayer keeping their hard earned money, and the encouragement of entrepreneurialism rather than government job creation programs that lead to failure and dependence. Steele once said, "I grew up in an FDR-JFK-LBJ household and I was a Democrat for maybe 15 minutes. The first election that I could vote in was 1976. I was impressed by the peanut farmer from Georgia, but even more impressed by Ronald Reagan. He had the same values as my mother. It just clicked with me."
Steele is opposed to abortion and in favour of capital punishment, but perhaps more importantly he knows how to take a punch and fire back. McCain seems wary of attacking Obama’s policies despite their obvious socialistic tendencies and will barely reference Obama’s dubious associates like Wright, Ayers, Pfleger, and Rezko however anti-American and corrupt they may be.
On a consistent basis, Steele emphasizes the limits of what government can do to better society. Instead, he focuses on individual achievement, government reform, and fresh thinking. It is very possible he could even pull McCain to the right considering his desire to abolish the federal gas tax. Few Americans would vote against that, and Obama & Co. would be hard pressed to oppose such a measure.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 12:19:18 PM
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Bas
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I voted Other; Kay Bailey Hutchinson
1) He needs a conservative on the ticket, and 2) A woman would be awesome, and a nice little jab at the democrats, to boot. In addition, she is smart, skilled, knows the issues, and therefor could handle herself well in a debate with Biden.
However, I imagine like most conservatives, she doesn't really care for McCain all that much.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 12:54:01 PM
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I voted Other; Kay Bailey Hutchinson
I would have to re-think voting for McCain if he picked her. Nice lady and all that, but she's married with two children; I have a thing about voting for a woman, much less one with children, who's full-time focus must be on the Country over her personal family needs --- I don't believe there is any married woman built for that. Sorry, that's just my personal opinion.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 1:02:19 PM
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Bas
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I have a thing about voting for a woman
Wow.
I think women can be excellent political leaders. Take Margaret Thatcher, for instance. Or Bhutto. Like their politics or not, they were both strong and affective in their positions. And KBH is already a senator; a very busy one. She knows how to balance work and family.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 1:19:25 PM
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I voted Other; Kay Bailey Hutchinson
I would have to re-think voting for McCain if he picked her. Nice lady and all that, but she's married with two children; I have a thing about voting for a woman, much less one with children, who's full-time focus must be on the Country over her personal family needs --- I don't believe there is any married woman built for that. Sorry, that's just my personal opinion.
Wow. And a man's FIRST JOB isn't to be a provider for his family? Even over the needs of country?
Then I'd guess there's no married man who could ever be president either....
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 1:36:28 PM
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I am still hoping against hope for Huckabee, but would certainly take Kay Bailey H. or Condi Rice and get really excited about the election.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:01:15 PM
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I voted Other; Kay Bailey Hutchinson
I would have to re-think voting for McCain if he picked her. Nice lady and all that, but she's married with two children; I have a thing about voting for a woman, much less one with children, who's full-time focus must be on the Country over her personal family needs --- I don't believe there is any married woman built for that. Sorry, that's just my personal opinion.
Wow. And a man's FIRST JOB isn't to be a provider for his family? Even over the needs of country?
Then I'd guess there's no married man who could ever be president either....
KBH divorced her first husband and remarried. Another fine example of GOP "Family Values". She adopted two children that would be about six years old. Probably doesn't even know how to wear an apron.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:04:41 PM
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ORIGINAL: Pat-rebel_lady
I'd love to see: McCain AND Michael Steele
Steele believes in the power of the individual rather in the state, in the taxpayer keeping their hard earned money, and the encouragement of entrepreneurialism rather than government job creation programs that lead to failure and dependence. Steele once said, "I grew up in an FDR-JFK-LBJ household and I was a Democrat for maybe 15 minutes. The first election that I could vote in was 1976. I was impressed by the peanut farmer from Georgia, but even more impressed by Ronald Reagan. He had the same values as my mother. It just clicked with me."
Steele is opposed to abortion and in favour of capital punishment, but perhaps more importantly he knows how to take a punch and fire back. McCain seems wary of attacking Obama’s policies despite their obvious socialistic tendencies and will barely reference Obama’s dubious associates like Wright, Ayers, Pfleger, and Rezko however anti-American and corrupt they may be.
On a consistent basis, Steele emphasizes the limits of what government can do to better society. Instead, he focuses on individual achievement, government reform, and fresh thinking. It is very possible he could even pull McCain to the right considering his desire to abolish the federal gas tax. Few Americans would vote against that, and Obama & Co. would be hard pressed to oppose such a measure.
Of course, Carter's actual opponent in 1976 was JERRY FORD (for whom I happened to vote), not Reagan, but hey, why let a little matter like historical fact get in the way of a perfectly good fantasy?
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:20:14 PM
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Of course, Carter's actual opponent in 1976 was JERRY FORD (for whom I happened to vote), not Reagan, but hey, why let a little matter like historical fact get in the way of a perfectly good fantasy?
I think you may need to re-read the quote again ... "The first election that I could vote in was 1976. I was impressed by the peanut farmer from Georgia, but even more impressed by Ronald Reagan." The sentence means she was impressed by Carter's values that first election ... and was more impressed by Reagan ... who came in the next election ... I am pretty sure the one reporting the quote should have made it two sentences for clarity ... but the message is the same.
I am not sure why using sarcasm is useful ... especially as a follower of Christ. It only alienates others. May I suggest using more of the fruit of the Spirit in posting comments? (But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.) I suspect you will get more people to understand you veiwpoint more clealy ... or at least try to ... if you do so.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:24:14 PM
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I'd love to see: McCain AND Michael Steele
Steele believes in the power of the individual rather in the state, in the taxpayer keeping their hard earned money, and the encouragement of entrepreneurialism rather than government job creation programs that lead to failure and dependence. Steele once said, "I grew up in an FDR-JFK-LBJ household and I was a Democrat for maybe 15 minutes. The first election that I could vote in was 1976. I was impressed by the peanut farmer from Georgia, but even more impressed by Ronald Reagan. He had the same values as my mother. It just clicked with me."
Steele is opposed to abortion and in favour of capital punishment, but perhaps more importantly he knows how to take a punch and fire back. McCain seems wary of attacking Obama’s policies despite their obvious socialistic tendencies and will barely reference Obama’s dubious associates like Wright, Ayers, Pfleger, and Rezko however anti-American and corrupt they may be.
On a consistent basis, Steele emphasizes the limits of what government can do to better society. Instead, he focuses on individual achievement, government reform, and fresh thinking. It is very possible he could even pull McCain to the right considering his desire to abolish the federal gas tax. Few Americans would vote against that, and Obama & Co. would be hard pressed to oppose such a measure.
Of course, Carter's actual opponent in 1976 was JERRY FORD (for whom I happened to vote), not Reagan, but hey, why let a little matter like historical fact get in the way of a perfectly good fantasy?
Reagan was Ford's opponent in the '76 Republican primary.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:25:55 PM
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And of course Reagan WAS a candidate in the primaries...
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/27/2008 2:26:44 PM
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I'm hoping for Sarah Palin...married, mom of 5, Governor of Alaska. Very conservative, very pro-life and has a huge approval rating in her state. McCain choosing a woman would be a very strategic move.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 7:46:46 AM
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Even though I don't expect it I would love for the pick to be Huckabee.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 8:24:56 AM
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I am still hoping against hope for Huckabee, but would certainly take Kay Bailey H. or Condi Rice and get really excited about the election.
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Picking Huckabee would almost make me consider voting for McCain. Despite my disagreeing with many right-wing policies and with some of his personal beliefs, I respect and trust him as an individual more than just about anybody involved in this campaign.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 9:21:04 AM
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I voted Other; Kay Bailey Hutchinson
1) He needs a conservative on the ticket, and 2) A woman would be awesome, and a nice little jab at the democrats, to boot. In addition, she is smart, skilled, knows the issues, and therefor could handle herself well in a debate with Biden.
However, I imagine like most conservatives, she doesn't really care for McCain all that much.
Dick Morris said on O'Reily's program on Tuesday this would be a grand slam pick and would pull over the Democrat women, who are wavering in their support for Obama. Said it wouldn't happen, however. Morris is spot on in his observations. McCain would do well to consider her.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 9:23:29 AM
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I am still hoping against hope for Huckabee, but would certainly take Kay Bailey H. or Condi Rice and get really excited about the election.
Thanks
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Picking Huckabee would almost make me consider voting for McCain. Despite my disagreeing with many right-wing policies and with some of his personal beliefs, I respect and trust him as an individual more than just about anybody involved in this campaign.
-Dan.
Huckabee is possibly the only true conservative left in the Republican Party, Ron Paul being no more than a loose cannon. I still wouldn't vote for McCain, but if he were elected with Huckabee as his running mate, he might actually have a chance to govern effectively.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 3:47:49 PM
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Sarah Palin, whom I voted for, KBH, or Condi Rice would just tear Nancy Pelosi's pinko little heart out. Her position of the most important woman in the country would be in jeopardy. How dare those rascally Republicans do such a thing!!!
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 6:06:27 PM
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I think he will pick Romney, but you never know. McCain is an intelligent guy so whoever he picks will be the best choice.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 6:16:31 PM
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Reports are coming out now that McCain has stated that he has made his VP selection and will announce it Friday morning. Reports are also coming out that Tim Pawlenty abrubtly cancelled many public appearances today.
I guess we will see tomorrow :)
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 7:18:31 PM
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I don't vote for people who represent religions that twist scripture. That being said, I would not vote for anyone who is affiated with the Mormon church, and I don't care if people say they are so moral, I would not vote for a cult.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 7:26:27 PM
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Suppossedly McCain could announce it tonight.
There's been rumors of a surprise ad they are going to run during Obama's speech, so perhaps that's when he'll announce it?
I don't know if it's true or not, but it'd be really tacky if it was. Tacky enough that I think the move would backfire on him.
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RE: McCain and running mate - 8/28/2008 7:32:46 PM
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I think it would completely eliminate the 1 point bump Obama got this week, and would also detract enough attention from the messiah's coronoation ceremony to eliminate any large bump from it. I don' think that is tacky at all, just calculated strategery.
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