Townhall.com blogger Matt Lewis has had some interesting posts lately and the following is no exception http://townhall.com/blog/g/31d965c4-4dc2-48f4-a6ec-ea6f5d7aa41d.
I like that he breaks down the Republican potentials in three categories:
A) Media Picks
B) Conservative Picks
C) GOP/McCain Insider Picks
Now, I quibble just a bit on where he puts one like Sen. John Thune (R-SD). I would put Sen. Thune on both the Conservative Picks and GOP/McCain Insider Picks.
But, Mr. Lewis hits it out of the park with his analysis of how former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney, easily fits all three categories. And that only Mr. Romney or Sen. Thune, who I would argue can be on both the Conservative Picks and GOP/McCain Insider Picks, can generate excitement among conservatives.
One that is not on the list but has suddenly gained traction is former Ohio Republican congressman John Kasich.
Mr. Kasich, a current Fox News Channel contributor, is a Reagan conservative who has a great track record and like Sen. John "F--- You" McCain, spent a lot of time as a member of congress railing against excessive government, spending and pork. But, save for a book and being on Fox News Channel, he has not been all that much a Republican player lately.
Another intriguing choice is Virginia Republican congressman Eric Cantor. He is third in the Republican House leadership. He is a strong conservative. And, he is Jewish. That would be a way of having an interesting first. See how the DDBMSM would cover that!
At the end of the day, I still will go with Sen. "F--- You" McCain choosing Mitt Romney for the second spot.
One thing that I know Sen. "F--- You" McCain wants is to win this election. Do not let the "respectful campaign" rhetoric fool you. He will bring in the team that it takes and fight for the presidency on all cylinders. Sen. "F--- You" McCain would not have tried again if he did not really want the job.
A great post and an interesting breakdown of the Republicans choices for Vice-President from Mr. Lewis.
4 comments:
Of course my pick is Romney. One factor that I think should be factored in is the fact that Obama really makes McCain look very uncharismatic. To me Romney has charisma and looks and obviously its what america wants. A movie star president. And if its about the economy he can talk circles around no clue Obama. :)N
i still think romney is a "dark horse" pick, but hey i have been wrong before 64.........
Unless McCain is going to resign immediately after the VP is sworn in, I couldn't care less who he chooses.
Hmm, interesting thought, Kevin! I would not mind that-if he picks Romney!
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