Balance or tip the Right Side

Who is going to be the Republican Vice President?

Some think Democratic Senator and McCain buddy, Joe Lieberman. Since, he already won once as a Vice Presidential candidate, he's worth consideration. But, the last thing McCain needs is somebody to the left of him if he wants to raise money.

Some say South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (I checked, he's a dude). Being from a conservative state may help. But, while McCain may need a little help holding onto a few southern states, he does not need help with South Carolina.

Mitt Romney perhaps? The former governor from Mass, could help with a possible swing state like Michigan may be, is more popular with conservatives, and has executive experience that McCain and Obama lack. But, I think Romney pulled out because he expects to be the front runner in 2012 if McCain does not win in November, and running for on a losing ticket will not help his chances (Which means if he is McCain's choice, many Republicans truly believe they have a good shot to win).

Secretary of State Condi Rice is a possibility. In this position, she is the closet any African American has been to being President, due to the Constitutional line of secession. Also, her name on the ticket could steal some of Obama's thunder. But, I doubt she will pull away many black voters from Obama and having a top cabinet member from the Bush Administration on his ticket cannot help McCain.

Either one of the young governors from Florida or Louisiana could be a possibility, but they do not fit the "experienced reformer" method McCain seems to be going with.

My feeling is that McCain is likely to go with Gov. Mike Huckabee. While still in the race, Huckabee won several southern states, and while out of the race, received substantial votes (10 % in NC). His evangelical connections would keep the Democratic ticket from being able to pick off Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana, or Arkansas. Lastly, Huckabee running would mean the return of Chuck Norris to the campaign trail (Imagine Attorney General Chuck Norris).

Of course, Huckabee has said many stupid things (noted in previous blog) and will likely say something else that could hurt his cause.

As apparent in my Democratic VP ideas, I honestly don't know. Somebody needs to get me some inside information.

Rabbit