Petraeus for VP — Obama’s nightmare?
posted at 12:36 pm on August 7, 2012 by Ed Morrissey
This one’s getting the siren treatment from Drudge. Is Barack Obama worried that Mitt Romney may ask General David Petraeus — the hero of the Iraq surge strategy — to be his running mate? One of Obama’s donors says that’s what he heard — from the President himself:
President Obama whispered to a top fundraiser this week that he believes GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney wants to name Gen. David Petraeus to the VP slot!
“The president wasn’t joking,” the insider explains to the DRUDGE REPORT. …
Romney is believed to have secretly met with the four-star general in New Hampshire.
The pick could be a shrewd Romney choice. A cross-party pull. The Obama administration hailed Petraeus as one of history’s greatest military strategists. Petraeus was unanimously confirmed as the Director of the CIA by the US Senate 94-0.
Petraeus has steadfastly insisted for years that he has no political ambitions — and so far, he’s acted that way, too. When his time came to come home, Petraeus could have opted to retire to the speaking circuit, building money and credibility for a run at political office. Instead, he chose to accept an appointment to run the CIA, replacing Leon Panetta’s largely successful tenure when Panetta went to Defense.
Even if Petraeus had an interest in pursuing the post, he’d have to resign as CIA director to do so. That’s not a two-week notice kind of job. It would take months to get someone with Petraeus’ expertise in place, and also confirmed by the Senate. If Romney had an interest in Petraeus, and Petraeus had an interest in the job, he would have had to resign in May or June at the latest to resolve the practical difficulties of changing leadership in a time of war. I doubt that a man like Petraeus would leave his post without being properly relieved, especially in a time of low-grade war against terrorist networks, and even more especially to run against the man who appointed him to the slot.
This seems like battleground-shaping to me, a way that Team Obama can make the eventual Veepstakes winner — whomever he/she might be — look a little less serious in comparison. Still, it’s an intriguing thought, although I think Jon Gabriel sums up the significance pretty well:
Next Drudge siren: “CONDI, PETRAEUS, WHATEVS…”
— Jon Gabriel (@ExJon) August 7, 2012
I’m not blaming Drudge for running with this story. If I got that kind of a tip from a major Obama donor (or Romney donor, too), you can bet I’d share it. I would be just as skeptical as I am now, though.
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Drudge also said Rice was the choice.
Red Cloud on August 7, 2012 at 12:37 PM
When it comes to veep stories, the cops should pull Matt over and confiscate his siren.
TheLastBrainLeft on August 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM
hahaha, take that, Harry Reid!
faraway on August 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Why would anyone put any faith in what “One of Obama’s donors says”?
NickDeringer on August 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Petraeus would make Iraq and Afghanistan issues again, and by extension, Bush. No thanks. I like the idea of Patraeus endorsing Obama and campaigning for him.
TheLastBrainLeft on August 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM
If he’s doing it to make Romney’s eventual pick pale in comparison, that means HE’S THROWING HIS LOYAL CIA DIRECTOR UNDER THE BUS FOR POLITICAL GAIN.
Jesus Christ, what kind of sick moth*r-fu*ker does that? What if Petraeus resigns and says “what kind of sick moth*r-fu*ker does that?” Barack is losing it, man. He is going full on Captain Queeg.
Rational Thought on August 7, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Sheesh. I’m sure Romney is using Petraeus as a “beard” to cover and add surprise to his pick of T-Paw, the Most Exciting Man in Politics!
Drudge will be toting Madonna as The Mutt’s VP choice next.
As long as it brings in the gullible — like Ed — to pass it along, it’s all good.
MrScribbler on August 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM
This.
Also, this.
Red Cloud on August 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Obama was REEALLY scared of Huntsman for what I remember.
Greek Fire on August 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Just out of curiosity, does anyone actually know anything about GEN Petraeus’ politics? Does the guy even consider himself a Republican?
Mahna Mahna on August 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Blatantly self-serving on the part of Drudge. Dude counts his clicks like a dragon with his hoard. Campaign season combined with Olympics? Has to be just irresistible.
/precioussss
RushBaby on August 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM
All Obama would do is see Romney’s Petraeus and raise him a Hillary.
ddrintn on August 7, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Team SCOAMF put that out as a false flag.
Fail.
Rixon on August 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Does this mean that we need to dig up dirt on Petraeus too?
Obama campaign looks for dirt on Rubio, Portman
JPeterman on August 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM
If true, the best reason I can think of for Obama to announce it is to take a little edge off the announcement when Romney does.
Petraeus would be one VP selection that would make a difference, a big difference. It’s a game-changer, actually. He hadn’t been on my radar but he is now.
MaxMBJ on August 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM
I’m open to enthusiastically supporting the general as a veep, pending knowing his viewpoints on issues. If he’s a Powell, no thanks.
Darksean on August 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM
betray us part deux
cmsinaz on August 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM
We don’t want a candidate that will put an emphasis on neoconism! No way. Emphasize what works for us, not what works against us. It’s just amazing that Romney is downplaying a whole gamut of issues that are huge winners among the independent electorate — most notably, gay marriage and militancy. This is an issue tailor made to propel us to sweeping victory, but Romney’s effort to run away from that is just going to reinforce the growing sense that he’s a spineless double-talker. Support Chick Fil A.
anotherJoe on August 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Obama seems oddly concerned about the GOP VP pick for a guy I’m told has this thing totally in the bag. See also desperate fundraising appeals, Reid sockpuppetry, etc.
JeremiahJohnson on August 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM
No direct connection to Bush please. Republican hopes ride on W amnesia.
ZippyZ on August 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM
They said Palin had to get up to speed on policy. Triple that for Petraeus. Does he know anything about domestic policy? I would have said the same thing for General Powell in 1996.
Paul-Cincy on August 7, 2012 at 12:48 PM
The Petraeus rumor is a non-starter, but this…
… is wrong. Petraeus could easily leave his position, and the Pres would appoint a more-or-less capable Acting Director until they can get Senate approval on someone else.
Robert_Paulson on August 7, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Some of his comments have led me to believe he’s bit left of center. Maybe not a lot.
a capella on August 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM
I’m to the point where I don’t even care who he picks. Just win this thing. Losing is not an option.
scalleywag on August 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM
thuggery in full display
cmsinaz on August 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM
At one point in 2008, people were seriously considering Petraeus to run against Obama or Clinton.
Petraeus would be an interesting pick, because he could win votes to the Romney ticket as a “non-partisan”, Eisenhower-like figure. But he may not be ready to diss Obama on military issues (his main expertise) after serving under Obama, and certainly shouldn’t reveal anything about his CIA service, so his benefit to the Romney ticket might be limited.
Steve Z on August 7, 2012 at 12:51 PM
I would suggest Drudge is doing everyone a favor.
By hauling the fish up early, there is less chance of it being slipped onto the plate at the convention with no time for argument
entagor on August 7, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Petraeus is even closer to being a Muslim than is Obama. He is certainly even more of a dhimmi than Obama. He is also even more anti-Israel and anti-Semitic than Obama. He also values the lives and limbs of American troops, whom he regards as little more than Lab Rats in his insane COIN sociology experiment from hell, even less than does Obama.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes! Yes!
budfox on August 7, 2012 at 12:51 PM
What ever happened to the last general that was supposed to be the great hope of the Republican Party? Oh Yeah, he endorsed Obama 4 years ago.
dirtseller on August 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Although David Petraeus was born in New York, his father was an immigrant from the Netherlands during World War II. Dante will be along in a minute to declare Gen. Petraeus constitutionally ineligible!
Trafalgar on August 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Petraeus is the plague of which Cicero spoke.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM
That’s technically true of any job. Petraeus could resign tomorrow, effective immediately. However, that would create a lot of uncertainties and delays in mission critical efforts while the new boss (interim or not) got up to speed, especially if the old boss was busy making campaign stops. Those transitions take months at that level of government, especially in areas of national defense and intelligence because of their compartmentalization. The man or woman at the top is perhaps the only one in the organization with the full view.
Ed Morrissey on August 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM
iOTW- What do you think of General Petreus and his assertion that inciting Islam puts our soldiers in harm’s way?
Ann Barnhardt – I have an offer for General Petreus. I’ll GIVE him one of my balls. Then I’d still have two, and he would have one. He is a politicking coward who cares only about his pension and cashing in on his rank after he retires. The suicidal, defeatist Rules of Engagement he oversees are the unequivocal proof of that. He should resign in disgrace – yesterday, and then present himself to each and every family of our war dead and BEG their forgiveness for failing in his duty as their son or daughter’s commanding officer.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM
mmmmmm, well does it really matter?
We’re going to get a bigger government, and less individual freedom regardless of who wins.
The only question is…..do we want the Communist doing it or the RINO/Progressive Reagan poser?
#notthecommie2012
PappyD61 on August 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Petraeus would end this race.
Barry knows from a strategic angle, he can’t beat that ticket. But he also knows it’s enough of a longshot that he can acknowledge it hurt himself in the process.
If Petraeus was 50/50 or better, no one outside of his circle would talk about it.
budfox on August 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Yahweh, David Petraeus
Would never okay the way you do your thing
Ding ding ding, ding, ding, ding
And you’ll get yours, David Petraeus
Coddlin’ and even sidin’ with that Islam stuff like you do
Boo hoo hoo, boo hoo hoo
Where have you gone, General George S. Patton?
Our nation turns its longing eyes to you
What’s that you say, David Petraeus?
You have banished ‘ol Blood and Guts far away
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey
Coo coo ca-choo, David Petraeus
Mohammad appreciates you more than you will know
Woo woo woo, woo wooDavid Petraeus
He may grant some short reprieve to those who humanity betray
Hey hey hey, hey hey hey
Cheshire Cat on August 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM
I think Obama’s nightmares are (1) having to be held accountable for once in his life; and (2) having to get a real job in this economy he’s created (fortunately for him, being a celebrity, the second will never occur).
besser tot als rot on August 7, 2012 at 12:58 PM
The loons at moveon.org would have a proverbial field day!
pilamaye on August 7, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Do we even know Petraeus’s politics?
John the Libertarian on August 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM
It’s just amazing that Romney is downplaying a whole gamut of issues that are huge winners among the independent electorate — most notably, gay marriage and militancy.
This is an issue tailor made to propel us to sweeping victory, but Romney’s effort to run away from that is just going to reinforce the growing sense that he’s a spineless double-talker.
Is Romney going to throw the election like McCain?
…oh no, he just said he doesn’t want to set his hair on fire for politics. Sorry, my mistake.
PappyD61 on August 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Is that Obama donor a Bain investor too?
Curtiss on August 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM
One of the biggest proponents of the wretched “Blame the Jews”, the “Blood Libel”, is none other than David Howell Petraues. See the 56-page Central Command “Posture Statement” filed by Petraeus’s staff with the Senate Armed Services Committee a couple of years ago. A small excerpt – “The conflict foments anti-American sentiment, due to a perception of U.S. favoritism for Israel. Arab anger over the Palestinian question limits the strength and depth of U.S. partnerships with governments and peoples in the region and weakens the legitimacy of moderate regimes in the Arab world. Meanwhile, al-Qaeda and other militant groups exploit that anger to mobilize support. The conflict also gives Iran influence in the Arab world through its clients, Lebanese Hizballah and Hamas.” Petreaus is clearly in lock-step with the Blame Israel [The Jews] Crowd. And in a Clintoness fashion that would make even Bill Clinton blush, he has since denied it, been forced to admit it and then said it is irrelevant. Patton would have had Petraues shot.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Drudge has to create some excitement. Pawlenty and a siren just don’t go together.
Mark1971 on August 7, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Not really, no … which I find commendable.
Ed Morrissey on August 7, 2012 at 1:02 PM
ED
The deputy director takes over.
This guy
More than capable in an interim basis.
And it’s not as if Petraeus would leave him hanging in the wind. Also, if they got along, Petraeus would probably nominate Morell for the gig.
Petraeus is the best pick because it allows Romney to focus like Barry’s metaphorical laser on the economy and gives him a guy who can get the DOD, NSA Homeland, FBI, etc…to work in towards real streamlining and waste cutting.
budfox on August 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Obama was manipulating a deep pockets’ donor who may have believed that Obama has the election sewn up. Give Obama an A for originality, but a career military guy would not bail out so abruptly. But the donor probably wound up coughing up crazy dough in the bargain. That’s money well wasted.
TheStatistQuo on August 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Petraeus would be a fantastic running mate, given his military leadership, foreign policy experience and knowledge of Washington. This are all areas in which Romney, a businessman turned Governor, isn’t the strongest.
But I think this is a BS story, and I agree that the point is probably to create unfavorable comparisons with Romney’s likeliest selections.
That said, there is a precedent as the Republican party likes to nominate presidential appointees to the #2 spot on the national ticket. See George HW Bush in 1980, Jack Kemp in 1996 and Dick Cheney in 2000.
The other recent running mates were Dan Quayle and Sarah Palin. The current scuttlebutt is that Romney doesn’t want that kind of running mate.
Mister Mets on August 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
i hope this is absolutely not true. what does anyone know about petraeus’ politics? that 0bama was willing to appoint him to the cia is very bothersome. being a general isnt some kinda instant conservative credibility card, ramsay clark was a general also.
chasdal on August 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
They are a cross between Obama’s and Ahmadinejad’s.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Speaking of thuggery, we have that going on in our own party against one of our favorite conservatives. In an e-mail from Dick Morris raising money for Alan West, he said the Republicans are responsible for redistricting changes making it harder for West to win, and put up a RINO candidate to run against him. We have enemies in our own midst. This makes me angrier than I can even civilly say.
silvernana on August 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Fair enough, and true, it takes organizations significant time to adjust to the departure of a top exec. But, it seems to me that Petraeus’s biggest impact on CIA isn’t operational (which is largely in the hands of the deputy directors) but rather strategic and political via his ability to operate from a position of power vis-a-vis the White House and Congress.
Robert_Paulson on August 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Nope.
Robert_Paulson on August 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Petreaus vs. Biden, that’s hilarious in and of itself.
scalleywag on August 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Nope, he may be a great general, but he has a sloppy attitude towards free speech.
Valkyriepundit on August 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM
I love how all the VP threads draw out the nutbags.
wargamer6 on August 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM
it never takes quite as long as your saying in between administrations so it shouldnt take that long mid-administration. the political appointees place a lot of reliance on their deputies adn those guys are ready to step in if needed. same concept as a military chain of command.
chasdal on August 7, 2012 at 1:07 PM
True that’s great for the military, but not for a potential veep.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Isn’t Obama saying that he doesn’t think Petraeus is loyal to his administration?
Personally I think Romney should have dinner with Hillary and make some heads explode.
meci on August 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Here’s a plan Gen. Petraeus should be able to get behind: A new battle strategy, maybe a Kilcullen special, for him to join forces with Iran to once and for all nuke Israel and its genocidal apartment houses out of existence. That, according to his own lights, is sure to keep American troops safe in Iraq and Afghanistan.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
But there’s still the question…Petreaus said no, so now does the man suddenly want to be VP? Rice said no, Christie said no, Rubio said no, Ryan too.
scalleywag on August 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Gen. Petraeus for VP? Are we doomed to see more of Code Pink protestors?
Archivarix on August 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM
I think it’s very telling that this all started because Mr. President is spreading gossip like a school girl. He may have whispered it in an effort to raise funds, I wouldn’t put it past him.
scalleywag on August 7, 2012 at 1:11 PM
Gallup tracking today has Romney ties up with Barry.
Romney also ties Barry in Colorado per Rasmussen.
And PPP has Barry up 3 in NC, with a +12 Democrat over sample.
Democrat 45%
Republican 33%
Independent/Other 21%
Rasmussen tracking had an anomaly yesterday and a 4 points swing resulting in Barry by +2, today it is Barry +1. One day’s abnormal noise may takes a few days to reverse.
bayview on August 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM
More like Romney’s nightmare. Selecting Petreus would make the base and many Libertarians veeeery uncomfortable. The primary issue is our economy, et. al. I think this is Drudge making waves again (remember Rice two weeks ago?). He’s being too impatient waiting for Romney’s announcement.
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM
I don’t see how Petraeus can work for Obama after Senator Obama didn’t vote for Senate resolution condemning “Betray Us” ad.
Mark1971 on August 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM
My prognostications indicate Petraeus will remain director of CIA.
Lawrence on August 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM
“I condemn the action of the individual in the United States who burned a copy of the Holy Qur’an. That action was hateful. It was intolerant, and it was extremely disrespectful. I condemn the actions of a small number of individuals who have been extremely disrespectful to the Holy Qur’an. Together with our Afghan partners [when they are not too busy shooting our troops in the back and raping little girls and little boys], we must secure and serve [by paying lots of bribes] the people of Afghanistan [the hell with the American people and their crappy outdated Constitution].”
- from David “In: Holy Qur’an, Out: First Amendment and his oath to the United States Constitution” Petraeus
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Even if Petraeus was a great war hero, this is not the election for a mil VP. It does not fit the highest requirements of the populace
Romney needs someone who will placate the base and the Tea Party, yet will generate optimism and warmth to the swing. That involves fixing the economy, and preserving liberty, both of which are diminished under Obama
I find cynicism everywhere, and people crave a regular guy in the hopes he cares for more than the big shots. That eliminates Christie. The fact the Club cannot see it is sad
Petraeus has an establishment rep to the Tea Party, and no way to build himself a new persona to the general public. He never connected with the masses, like West for instance.
Romney needs someone who links to the masses, without a visible umbilical cord to the Club
Romney’s being unloved by the Club has served him well. He needs another ‘outsider’ who will not scare anyone. Pawlenty doesnt scare the Club. How many votes do they control?
Pawlenty would have to be marketed quickly as a good guy, a warmguy, an man of the people. It is easier to just pick someone who clicks
Romney has to convince the public it isnt business as usual or they may not vote since they think they are disenfranched by the establishment
entagor on August 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Does any here have a feeling that Obama is acting like a paranoid dictator with all these conspiracies and pele looking to dethrone him from power.
I see the desperation and fear in this man everyday, and it’s getting worse
Conservative4ev on August 7, 2012 at 1:14 PM
What kind of domestic policy would you suggest DP has to get up to speed on? If you’ve got a former General and Director of the CIA as VP, are you really going to put the guy in charge of dismantling Obamacare? I would suggest that Petraeus’s portfolio would be different than Palin’s.
Happy Nomad on August 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Heh. Yeah.
Lightswitch on August 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Petraeus said that if Pastor Jones burned even his own personal bought and paid for copy of the Koran, or what Petraeus, an absolute disgrace to the uniform, to his oath of office to the United States Constitution and to America if ever there was one, calls ‘The Holy Qur’an”, and upset Muslims, even on the other side of the planet, killed or hurt any American troops it would be the fault of Pastor Jones.
If a real American General, an American General with honor, like General George S. Patton, could come back from the grave, he would slap Petraeus worse than he slapped that Private, and drop kick him into Kingdom Come. Somewhere up beyond the Pearly Gates, George Patton is looking down and saying, “The building formally known as the Pentagon has become a G-d damned whore house of servicing Muslims. The Perfumed Pimps there masquerading as Generals have no regard for America and it’s Constitution or their own troops and they are all out sons-of-bitches, traitors, and chronic dhimmis!”
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:15 PM
He’s keeping traffic up at his site during the doldrums of August.
Happy Nomad on August 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Petraeus said that if Pastor Jones burned even his own personal bought and paid for copy of the Koran, or what Petraeus, an absolute disgrace to the uniform, to his oath of office to the United States Constitution and to America if ever there was one, calls ‘The Holy Qur’an”, and upset Muslims, even on the other side of the planet, killed or hurt any American troops it would be the fault of Pastor Jones.
If a real American General, an American General with honor, like General George S. Patton, could come back from the grave, he would slap Petraeus worse than he slapped that Private, and drop kick him into Kingdom Come. Somewhere up beyond the Pearly Gates, George Patton is looking down and saying, “The building formally known as the Pentagon has become a G-d damned whore house of servicing Muslims. The Perfumed Pimps there masquerading as Generals have no regard for America and it’s Constitution or their own troops and they are all out sons-of-#itches, traitors, and chronic dhimmis!”
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:16 PM
I don’t know about his politics, but I do have a “brush with fame” story. I walked by him in the lobby of the W hotel in Norfolk while he was CENTCOM commander in 08 as he was walking away from a press scrum in his Class A’s. Frankly, I was in awe and managed to blurt out that I was pleased to meet him. He extended his hand and greeted me. For lack of anything else better to say, I said “It must be tough to have to go through this everywhere you go.” He chuckled and simply said, “It’s just part of the job.” He struck me as a soldier’s soldier and apolitical. I agree with Mr. Morrisey’s comment about “battleground-shaping.” Whether or not he would accept as VP, if Mr. Romney wins, as I hope he does, I feel confident he wouldn’t be able to find a better chief of the CIA, or, for that matter, a better SecDef
rduke305 on August 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Petraeus should be either Obama’s VP or Ahmadinejad’s.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Really?
30 years of PC in the U.S. military? Would you rather the warrior in the CIA or babysitting the senate?
Limerick on August 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Petraeus is a Republican. He described himself as a Northeastern Republican. Conservative on foreign policy, economic issues, and liberal on social issues. (Though I believe he said he was pro-life).
Raquel Pinkbullet on August 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Cripe silver Nana
cmsinaz on August 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Petraeus would shore up Romney’s foreign policy cred, but I don’t see him bringing a lot to the table politically.
We need the VP to be an attack dog.
Romney wants to run against Washington, so I think any sitting member of Congress is out, including Thune, Rubio, Ryan, Portman.
Which brings us to Jindal, McDonnell, Christie and, regrettably, Pawlenty.
matthew8787 on August 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
As someone who is proud to have served under GEN Petraeus – you’re a major league dope.
Red Cloud on August 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM
No, a thousand times no.
CorporatePiggy on August 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Um, no. The CIA has a Deputy Director who steps in if the Director’s position is vacant or the Director is unable to perform his duties, much the same way we have a VP for a similar situation in the Executive. That said, the thought of Biden at the helm is as frightening as it gets, but his mistakes are out of sheer stupidity, rather than a deliberate course set by our Leftist In Chief.
Roc on August 7, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Or A Cheney……..watch the heads spin.
Limerick on August 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Not sure what you mean.
silvernana on August 7, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Those are Commie tactics on full display, yet people can’t see it and will still vote for King Obama.
JPeterman on August 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM
It’s silly season. Like that lead story on Serena’s victory dance? *rolls eyes*
conservative pilgrim on August 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM
It’s more likely that Obama will dump Biden and pick Petraeus. While Obaam’s base doesn’t usually like anyone who has been in the military, they do love those who are as anti-Israel as Petraeus. And it would make faux conservative’s heads explode.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM
How you doing? Things a little better now? Thought about you quite a bit, but I know it just takes time.
a capella on August 7, 2012 at 1:25 PM
BTW, how is Iraq, Iran’s ally, working out?
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM
God spare us from yet another Northeastern Republican.
But that is also why I think Drudge is wrong. Romney needs to shore up his support among conservatives and it has always been assumed that the VP nominee was going to be part of that process. Putting in somebody more acceptable to conservatives than Romney.
Happy Nomad on August 7, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Remember he was General Betrayus before he was a hero of Afghanistan to the lefties.
Snake307 on August 7, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Which part of Petraeus do you like best? His using his own troops as Lab Rats in the Trillion Dollar Bridge to Nowhere of Afcrapistan or his blame Israel and his antisemitism?
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Okay, dude, look. I’ve seen your posts a couple times today, and its already getting old. Chik Fil A is NOT a political issue, FREEDOM OF SPEECH is.
When you run around screaming Chik-Fil-A like its a religious calling, you look just as silly as the people that tried to bully them in the first place.
Again, Freedom of Speech, NOT Chik-Fil-A.
WolvenOne on August 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM
http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/06/13/bob-dole-the-gop-needs-to-draft-petraeus/
It is not unheard of even here on hotair
txmomof6 on August 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM
The left loves him now as he also blames Israel for all the ‘troubles’ in the middle east.
VorDaj on August 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM
What do we know about the General’s politics?
Speakup on August 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM
NO NO NO NO NO NO.
profitsbeard on August 7, 2012 at 1:33 PM
You really are insane.
wargamer6 on August 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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