Who does McCain pick?

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by Tex

Veeps help frame issues and change the debate, but people still vote based on the man at the top.

Then why were you ecstatic that Obama picked Biden? What difference does that pick make?

[Tex]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

Then why were you ecstatic that Obama picked Biden? What difference does that pick make?

If you read the last sentence of my previous post, even you should be able to figure that out.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

In that case, Palin should be running for President and McCain should be VP. Her strong executive experience has trumped McCain's weak legislative experience in the Arbitrary Experience Metric Rules of Waters.

I bet there will be more than a few GOPers saying, dang wish McCain and Palin were flip-flopped.

[Indy Coug]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

Judgment and experience are not the same thing. I have said multiple times that experience is vastly overrated. Judgment is the key. Experience gives us a record we can view to determine the quality of judgment of the leader, but it doesn't do much more than that for me.

McCain thinks otherwise, which is why this pick is so sensationally odd for him. It is as if he went out of his way to find someone whose experience is far less than the experience of the person he has criticized as not being ready. Clearly McCain thinks Palin is ready. By extension, clearly he thinks Obama is ready.

If judgment is key, then we have to seriously worry about Obama and his known associates.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

lol! You really buy into your arbitrary rules, don't you? Apparently, all we have to do to find a good president is find the longest serving governor in the nation. Every single year, that person should win, hands down. Nobody else is even qualified. What were the framers thinking when they only said the person must be 35 and American born? They certainly should have added the requirement of executive leadership. That would have eliminated all of the annoying problems created by such presidents as Lincoln and Truman, given they wouldn't have been permitted to run.

who was the last sitting senator elected?

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

By extension, clearly he thinks Obama is ready.

Clearly. If you can't make a point on the facts, toss a non sequitur in for good measure.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

who was the last sitting senator elected?

answer is JFK.

[All-American]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

SEXIST. Cali is sexist.

Which brings up another point: she will be Teflon. You can't attack her or you're sexist.

This is a ballsy pick. It gives youth to contrast with McCain's age, and clearly courts those disaffected by the Democratic Party's dismissal of Hillary. Such an unexpected move also showcases McCain the Maverick, reminding everybody he's not Bush. Finally, the prospects of the first woman Vice President gives Republicans something to root for, infusing a touch of ideology and excitement in the base. It's got its problems, too-- if she gives off the impression of being unqualified, that will simply put more attention on McCain's age and the prospects of him making it 4 to 8 years.

High risk, high reward. If nothing else, you have to admire McCain's testicular fortitude.

[YOhio]

Tex and Cali, it's good to see you guys at it again. Things just weren't the same without you two fighting.

[Indy Coug]

Originally Posted by Cali Coug

No kidding. He has been hanging out with McCain for far too long.

So you've conceded the point. Thanks.