but it might chase away a few
quasi-Christians that are bigoted.

kirkill on August 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM

And it might chase away those of us who dont trust Romney to be who and what he says he is, his religion not withstanding.
I never believed Romney. His turn toward pro-life and pro-gun came at a pretty convenient time – when he wanted to be president. I have problems with someone calling themselves convervative who has been elected governor in America’s most liberal state. Romney’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Evangelicals have no serious problems with McCain especially now that he is locked on their only issue.

I think it is time for McCain to address every other issue conservatives are worried about.

Poptech on August 19, 2008 at 11:09 AM

And just what is OUR ONLY issue? We have quite a few issues – defending the unborn is only one of them.

The president sets the policy, sabbott. Not the VP.

FYI.

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM

I dont care. If Maverick picks a pro-abortion VP that tells me maybe he isnt really serious about his so-called pro-life stand. It certainly makes me question it.
And yes, I will vote Baldwin before I vote for Ridge, Mitt or Lieberman. And that’s how it is. Matter of fact, I’ve been considering the Constitution Party since 06. Their platform is at least in line with what I believe.

She represents pro-life, NRA, women, ANWR, pro-military, and conservatism. She perfect for McCain.

jencab on August 19, 2008 at 10:48 AM

And those are precisely the reasons Maverick probably wont accept her. Sombody who represents those things is not likley to reach across the aisle.

He’ll be 76 at the end of his 1st term. Even while we’re extending retirement past age 65, that *is* pretty darn old. I’d have a real problem voting for a 76 year old. Have to draw the line somewhere.

I’d take a 90 year-old McCain as president before I’d take Obama no matter what the age.

To borrow a book title from Ralph Nader: Obama: Unsafe At Any Age

highhopes on August 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM

He’ll be 76 at the end of his 1st term. Even while we’re extending retirement past age 65, that *is* pretty darn old. I’d have a real problem voting for a 76 year old. Have to draw the line somewhere.

What’s your preference on those, eanax?

In order, I’d like to see Romney. And if not him, then Giuliani, then Lieberman, then Ridge. Pretty much for the reasons you gave. Is that list in order of what you’d like?

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 4:23 PM

I honestly don’t have a preference. The list is just a group I think that are realistic choices for McCain based on who has been cited as possible VP picks.

OIC, I see that at 12:33 PM you said “political judas,” not traitor. Because these two words are completely different.

My most sincere and humble apologies/

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 12:50 PM

You aren’t honestly comparing Ronald Reagan to the political Judas at the top of the GOP ticket, are you?

highhopes on August 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM

If your problem with the political Judas is his AGE, then yes, I’ll compare them. Try an issue or policy position.

MadisonConservative on August 19, 2008 at 12:33 PM

See wise_man? Please stop twisting his words.

Also, about McCain possibly picking a pro-abort running mate, yes I would still consider McCain a better choice than Obama. However, this could have lasting consequences in that from now on, it will be considered acceptable for Republican presidential candidates to be pro-”choice”. That almost seems more damaging than Obama’s four years (I don’t think there’s any way Obama could possibly get eight.) And by the way, there’s a reason so many people are “one issue voters” on the topic of abortion – when abortion kills so many more than anything else ever has, it’s a pretty major issue. I can show the statistics if you want.

In short, if McCain chooses a pro-”choice” running mate, I don’t know who I’ll support. I certainly won’t support Obama or Barr, but nothing else is certain at that point.

That said, if he’s stupid enough to go pro choice, he should at least make it Liebs. At least that would make the dems look bad. Ridge would be a pointless pick.

In order, I’d like to see Romney. And if not him, then Giuliani, then Lieberman, then Ridge. Pretty much for the reasons you gave. Is that list in order of what you’d like?

A) Joe Lieberman – Because McCain’s a “maverick” and Joe is someone he knows and trusts. Joe is somewhat of a maverick himself. McCain can say, “See, Joe used to be on your side but you’ve gone so far off the deep-end, he had to leave your party because it no longer represents rational and common sense solutions to the problems we face. And I’m glad to have a man or character and integrity like Joe Lieberman on my team.”

B) Tom Ridge – A former Governor and a veteran, and he’s also someone that McCain trusts.

C) Rudy Giuliani – America’s Mayor, a skilled leader and effective manager of people and of any issue of which he’s given responsibility. Would be ready to take charge at a moment’s notice.

D) Mitt Romney – Another former Governor, accomplished businessman, a man who really understands econmics, and a man who would be an excellent successor and, like Rudy, would be ready to lead and take charge at a moment’s notice.

Lindsey Graham or bust.

THE CHOSEN ONE on August 19, 2008 at 12:58 AM

Lord, I hope not…

Romney by a hair.

SouthernGent on August 18, 2008 at 10:35 PM

Romney because of the hair. It’s all about the hair.

/jk

MadisonConservative on August 19, 2008 at 1:29 PM

Yeah, that’s not quoting you. If I ‘quoted you,’ then I would put “quotes” around what you said. But I didn’t do that. But enough of your attempts to go off-topic. I’m not going to re-answer your same question for the fourth time.

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 1:21 PM

You just like causing problems, don’t you?

If, indeed, McCain was coined “Maverick” for being unpredictable on the bipartisan diplomacy, then so he remains as core conservatives fret over the Lieberman VP rumor. If, indeed, McCain was coined “Maverick” for doing things as he sees fit, come hell or high water, then perhaps so he remains.

Only the strongest willed man can withstand the pressures to dilute the Constitution’s absolute strengths into his own selfish revision into veritas possimus wishy washy possible truth that may possibly not be true. Obama, “for example, as a matter of fact” LIAR has been molded into the malleable nothingman to represent his Uberglobal Marxist Lords as their token figurehead puppet Weltkaiser.

The tell on just how “Maverick” the McCain is rests on how CONSERVATIVE President McCain is, BEGINNING WITH HIS VP AND CABINET. Therein will be McCain’s genius. Otherwise, McCain as a progressive is just another pimp.

I lied about what you said? I didn’t quote you.

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 1:21 PM

Yeah, listen to Madison Conservative. It’s not his age, it’s that he’s a JUDAS MC TRAITOR!!!!/

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM

Though I must say, your Obama-like ability for spin is unwavering.

Have another cup of coffee, and think about what I said at 12:42 PM.

ANWR is about oil, not global warming, kirkill.

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM

So why do the Goracles want to stop oil production? Because oil is about global warming, to them.

You aren’t honestly comparing Ronald Reagan to the political Judas at the top of the GOP ticket, are you?

highhopes on August 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM

So stop lying about what I say.

MadisonConservative on August 19, 2008 at 12:47 PM

OIC, I see that at 12:33 PM you said “political judas,” not traitor. Because these two words are completely different.

My most sincere and humble apologies/

Yeah, listen to Madison Conservative. It’s not his age, it’s that he’s a JUDAS MC TRAITOR!!!!/

wise_man on August 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM

I didn’t call him a traitor, and my use of the phrase “political Judas” was mimicry of highhopes having used in the the quote I included. Try not to lie about what I say.