Wow, Giulani as veep would be _precisely_ what my mother was talking about when she said, "McCain will find a way to screw it up before November...".

Because, unlike Democrats who say "This is it, I'm staying home", conservative GOPers _will_ stay home to send a message.

I was going to say Huckabee, not that I'm obsessed or anything, but huck would be a mistake...he's too good...he'd make mccain look bad...

but I don't think he can take someone boring like pawlenty.....I'm thinking he should select Ridge...hopefully win Pennsylvania and not lose much for being pro choice...he can go head to head with someone like Biden

Ridge has the same problems as Rudy but without any star power. And you consider Ridge less boring that Pawlenty? No way.

Karol, five minutes after Obama announces Bidean as his veep, McCain should absolutely nominate a female as his veep, forever shattering the pro-Hillary block.

I dont' know. Rudy at Veep wouldnt' go over well for conservatives like George Marlin. He's rip the ticket to shreds.

Um, Tom "Color Code" Ridge? Surely you jest. Anyone who has been near the train wreck known as Homeland Security should not even make it past the first stage of vetting.

As to Huck--while yes, you are obsessed Larry, in this case I agree that Huck's dynamic personality would not fit well in the McCain campaign.

Is there a reason Alaska's governor doesn't work? Because I'm with Snoop--that'd be the stake to the heart to go with the knife in the gut for Hillary supporters.

However, I still say until the balloons drop I'm not buying she's done.

Because I'm with Snoop--that'd be the stake to the heart to go with the knife in the gut for Hillary supporters.

Here's the thing: How can McCain use the inexperienced argument on Obama when Palin who has similar experience to him would be a (fairly aged) heartbeat away from the presidency? I like her a lot, it just isn't her time.

"How can McCain use the inexperienced argument..."

I don't think he really has to. People will see that for themselves. Anyway, I was thinking more along the lines of Kay Bailey Hutchinson.

The only bad thing about Pawlenty is that he is a global warming nut.

I don't know, I think the inexperienced argument is still in play. After all, Obama's executive experience is what, exactly? In contrast, Palin has been governor for two years of a state that is a major energy producer and, before that, a successful mayor. Even better, if Obama or his surrogates attempt your argument then it brings experience into full play. That's a winner everytime for McCain.

Second, I think that too much experience is _not_ a good thing for this election cycle. The only reason Obama is still in serious discussion and not still licking wounds from a poor primary is that people are genuinely sick of Washington. In contrast, McCain picks a woman, non-Washington insider, and fairly strong pol in her own right...well, yeah, I'm thinking that maybe there might be a little bit of a splash from that.

Yes, the fact that she will have higher than average odds of becoming the first female president would be a caution. However, let's also recall that she will be ideally placed to spring off even a mediocre McCain administration and attempt a run herself.

However, I'm not opposed to Hutchinson either. ;)

James,

What makes you think I'm obsessed with Huck (HUCK YEA, WOOHOO)?

I understand the arguments against Ridge...I'm thinking maybe he can bring Pennsylvania...and he does have some serious credentials.....someone like pawlenty is too boring....I don't think Sarah Pallin is experienced enough.

I'd go against Sarah Palin as McCain's VP for the same reason I'd go against Jindal: both probably could do more good in their home states.

As for KBH, she's still toying with the idea of running for Governor.

I still like Romney.

Rudy won't put NY in Play but he will certainly soldify Florida and put New Jersey in Play

Florida would be reason enough. But is it true?

I think McCain should get Christ as his running mate. Just think of it, "McCain/Christ." Or, "I have Christ as my co-pilot." Or, "who can loose with Christ by your side?"

Now that he has a "girlfriend," albeit a married one, the speculation is all but truly false.