McCain’s Vice Presidential Picks

It is now time to look at the possible VP picks for the official presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain. When looking at Obama’s vice-presidential picks, an emphasis was put on swing states and his perceived drawbacks. The same thing will be looked at for John McCain. While other people criticise Obama for being inexperienced and too liberal, critics of John McCain say that the Republican nominee is not conservative enough and a little old. Here are some picks that could help alleviate those concerns and compliment McCain:

1. Sen. Joe Lieberman

Pros: Talk about crazy here. Joe Lieberman was Al Gore’s running mate in 2000. At the time, Joe was a Democrat. Now, Lieberman is an independent along with Bernie Sanders in the senate and although he carcases with the Democrats, he was one of the Democrats to actually vote for Iraq War and has endorsed John McCain. McCain has some cred with the independents and what better way to get a solid amount of them than with Joe? Lieberman could help switch some Democrats who don’t want Obama as their nominee over to McCain.

Cons: McCain already has trouble with the more conservative Republicans in his base. Joe Lieberman is not going help draw a huge amount of them back. Joe’s stances on GLB rights is a no no for the evangelicals that that voted for Bush in 2004.

2. Gov. Rick Perry

Pros: Rick Perry is a conservative both in terms of fiscal and social policy. Perry also took over the job when Bush went to the White House and he has been reelected time after time.

Cons: Rick Perry has a lame record in regards to immigration and that is by far the source of dissent for John McCain. He also gained some notoriety when he wanted the HPV Vaccination mandatory for young girls in his state. Him being the successor of George Bush in Texas might not help with the critiques of McCain that call him George Bush’s third term. Oh yeah, Texas is going to vote McCain no matter what. He doesn’t really need someone from this state.

3. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

Pro: Unlike John Cornyn, Hutchingson enjoys better approval ratings in Texas. She has earned the reputation of being a tough grandma. Certainly a strong woman behind McCain will attract female voters and those other female voters who may have wanted Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Nominee. Although critics say she has a moderate position on abortion her actions say that she has voted against partial birth abortions and to have the fetus be considered when a pregnant woman is murdered.

Cons: She has supported funding for embryonic stem cell research which Republicans are against. Again, she is from the state of Texas, a solid state for the Republicans this November

4. Mike Huckabee

Pros: Evangelicals loved this man. Again, the evangelical vote is really important to keep on your side if you are going to want that presidency. The Huckster has more charisma than McCain and it would help McCain trying to allure voters that find him a bit on the dull side.

Cons: Democrats will attack him for his views on GLB rights. He will also be attack for supporting the teaching of creationism in public schools. Plus, does McC feel Mi Mike Huckabee will continue his vision for America should he end his term prematurely? I don’t think so.

Gov. v. Sarah Palin

Pros: She has youth, she has looks and shes a she. She could appeal to some of Clinton’s backers and she is certainly younger than McCain. The youth will counter some of the critiques that McCain is too old.

Cons: Those peoplho askawho Bo Barack Obama is, should who ho Sarah Palin is.

Gov. B. Bobby Jindal

Pros: He isungerger than Obama at the age of 36 which will really help McCain out in the age department. His stances against abortion l draw the he evagelicals. Him being the governor of Louisiana certainly helps bring in that state.

Cons: He might be too young to some. He also fails to be a moderate like John McCain. He could offset the independent voters as well.

7. Mitt Romney

Pros: Romney might help McCain unify the Republicans this November. He certainly had a lot of people backing him.

Cons: Will anyone believe that these bitter rivals can actually get a long with each other after the primaries early this year? Also, would Romney continue McCain’s plans should John exit the office early. Sen.

8. Sen. Jim DeMint

Pros:He is by far the most conservative senator. Again, this will help bring in the more conservative members of the Republican party over to McCain.

Cons: He will get dogged for being the reason a bipartisan bill to aid Katrina victims was delayed. He can get attacked for being too conservative.

9. Gov. Charlie Crist

Pros: He is the governor of the very important state of Florida. A governor that enjoys good popularity as well.

Cons: He doesn’t bring much else to the table. Which may be good or bad.