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A bold VP pick possibility for McCain?

by markjay, Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:14:17 PM EST

Ambinder suggests there is a buzz in Denver that McCain might pick former eBay CEO Meg Whitman as VP:
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/arch ives/2008/08/mccainwhitman_buzz_in_denve r.php

That's a bit scary to me. He could make an appeal for women voters and moderates, try to demonstrate strength on business/economic matters, try to show that the Republican Party is forward-looking and innovative, etc.

Apparently, Whitman's stance on abortion is unclear, and that's one potential minefield for McCain.

Thoughts on a Whitman pick?

Tags: John McCain, 2008 elections (all tags)

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Is she pro-choice (none / 0)

if so, not happening

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:16:39 PM EST

The base will abandon him (none / 0)

And if the "women" block is that fickle, they deserve the government they get.

"Is there no keeping with class in whom we mingle with anymore?"

by Brandon on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:21:02 PM EST
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Women aren't that fickle (2.00 / 1)

Quite frankly, if they were the only ones voting we'd probably have been better off...I say that as a man.

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:22:19 PM EST
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Re: Is she pro-choice (none / 0)

She is definitely and publicly pro-choice, not sure why the diarist said it was unsure...

by Whash on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:45:45 AM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

It wouldn't be viewed as bold, but rather as a gimmick to attract a few disgruntled Clinton fans. But if he wants to reinforce his subservience to corporate masters, please let him.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:22:48 PM EST

The media loves McCain (none / 0)

they'll spin in as bold.

The American people; they were for the war before they were against it.

by nrafter530 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:36:35 PM EST
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Re: The media loves McCain (none / 0)

And we'll spin it as a pander -- and a dangerously inexperienced choice at that in light of the fact that he's 72 and has cancer.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:47:29 PM EST
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But! (none / 0)

He was a POW!

by IowaMike on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:13:04 PM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

There has been rumors of a bold choice for McCain and the names I'm seeing is Powell or Whitman. I still thinks he goes with longtime friend Pawlenty. I don't think Romney is it because of the latest ads we have seen from the McCain campaign on Biden. I personally think the boldest move McCain can make is naming Powell. He is well liked and respected across the board. We will see. I don't think naming a woman will help get disgruntled Clinton supporters though. It may help increase turnout among Republican women though.

Restore America's Strength.

by RJEvans on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:25:58 PM EST

Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

the names I'm seeing is Powell or...

I'm guessing Powell has had enough of being the Neocons' lawn jockey. He's been sounding like he'll endorse Obama, probably right after the convention.

"I don't know too much about Sarah Palin, but perhaps that's the good news." -- GOP Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

by Obama44 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:50:09 PM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

Well, he donated to McCain in 2007 for the primary. He could endorse Obama. The only Democrat he ever gave money to for the general was Wilder of Virginia.

Restore America's Strength.

by RJEvans on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:53:47 PM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

Powell is worthless... he doesn't get the minority vote, and his credibility is shattered after Iraq...

It profits a PUMA nothing to give their soul for the whole world... but for McCain? --Sir Thomas More (if he were here now)

by LordMike on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:23:32 PM EST
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More likely Carly Fiorino. (none / 0)

than Meg Whitman. And I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility at all that he will choose a woman. It would be a transparent attempt to exploit the PUMA sentiment aroused by this week's DNC convention. I think it would fail in the end, but that won't prevent him from floating the possibility in order to see how it flies.

by Dumbo on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:26:17 PM EST

Re: More likely Carly Fiorino. (2.00 / 1)

He won't choose Fiorina because she is pro choice and had an awful record at HP. McCain has spoken volumes of Whitman, he trusts her and respects her opinion. If he is going to choose a female VP, it will be Whitman.

Restore America's Strength.

by RJEvans on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:31:13 PM EST
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Oh, I didn't know she was pro-choice. (none / 0)

That may rule that out, then. But she really does have that whole competent executive woman in pant-suit thing down. I expect her to stay close to the top of his campaign.

by Dumbo on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:49:14 PM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

Does she have a story other than being a CEO?

by rfahey22 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:49:11 PM EST

Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

She is worth 1.4 Billion :-)

She has multiple houses as well I will bet. And she WON'T put Cali into play.

http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!

by yitbos96bb on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:08:17 PM EST
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nah. (2.00 / 1)

dont buy it. more likely (although not really) is palin.

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 10:59:57 PM EST

Re: nah. (2.00 / 1)

Praising Obama's energy policy might be problematic for Palin, though, in addition to the corruption and the developmental needs of her newly-born child.

by rfahey22 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:06:03 PM EST
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Re: nah. (none / 0)

yep - but she's hot, young, charismatic, pro-life and highly popular governor. as i said - not likely - but more so than this meg whitman. and imo a highly feared ticket.

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:11:52 PM EST
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Re: nah. (none / 0)

someone said she was hot? Must search for some pictures now...

by Xris on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:46:03 PM EST
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Re: nah. (none / 0)

here's some from vogue magazine.

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:51:05 PM EST
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Re: nah. (none / 0)

Yeah, I have to say that I don't get the hotness thing. Her Vogue cover is photoshopped (her face is on someone else's body). She would be formidable for the other listed reasons, though.

by rfahey22 on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:55:43 PM EST
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lol. (2.00 / 1)

rfahey - the vogue cover you are referring to it snark. it wasnt the cover in the issue she was in. click the link above to see the real photos... IMO she's foxy.

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:12:05 AM EST
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Re: lol. (2.00 / 1)

Oh. Well, I'll admit she's got that attractive librarian thing going on, but I wouldn't say it's overpowering. I would also point out that Biden's not a bad looking guy ... uh, maybe I'll quit while I'm ahead.

by rfahey22 on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:19:04 AM EST
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fwiw. (2.00 / 1)

sebelius was in that vogue issue too, and looked pretty hot too!

"Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather Boa!" Allen Ginsberg

by canadian gal on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:24:59 AM EST
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Re: fwiw. (2.00 / 1)

Now that I will agree with.

by rfahey22 on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:36:10 AM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (2.00 / 1)

A billionaire mediocre CEO with zero political experience and zero elected experience a heartbeat away fromt he white house with a guy who whose in his 70's... YEAH THAT'S SCARY.

McCain would be the stupidest politician ever to pick her. It reinforces the houses out of touch rich meme. Biden will tear her apart. ANd if she is pro-choice even better. Even Romney is a better choice than Fiorina or Whitman. This isn't a Senate or Governor race... its the World Series. You don't call up a single A ballplayer to pitch in the World Series.

http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!

by yitbos96bb on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:07:34 PM EST

Not to mention (none / 0)

if the VP debate is at least part foreign policy, Biden will kill her.

by IowaMike on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:14:54 PM EST
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Re: Not to mention (none / 0)

Agreed. NOW had she been elected as a Senator (not gonna happen in Cali) or as Governor (this is a possibility) first, THEN I'd be more concerned.

http://www.imvotingrepublican.com/ McCain Sucks!

by yitbos96bb on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:29:06 PM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

If McCain goes with a "bold" pick, that means his campaign does not feel it is as close as they let on...

If they have to "throw deep" to try and get some PUMA's then their campaign is in really bad shape.

I do not doubt it could happen, and I sincerely fear it... I'm glad Fiorina is out... she is pure evil... This Whitman would be interesting, and could be somewhat dangerous....

How the GOP base will react is anyone's guess... since sh'es rich, I'm sure they'd be OK with it, but she is from San Francisco, right?

I have a hard time believing she's really anti-choice... she's lying if she says she is...

It profits a PUMA nothing to give their soul for the whole world... but for McCain? --Sir Thomas More (if he were here now)

by LordMike on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:21:32 PM EST

Pluses and minuses for McCain (none / 0)

Biggest Plus:

Could say that she is real change? Is not a politician by profession.

Biggest Minus:
Lack of experience.

But not going to happen.

by ann0nymous on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:31:39 PM EST

Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (2.00 / 1)

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison comes to mind as being a choice for V.P. that wouldn't alienate his party if McCain is of a mind to choose a woman, and she's got decades of experience to match Biden's.

by phoenixdreamz on Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 11:57:36 PM EST

McCain Choses Crist (none / 0)

Because Florida isn't secure, Biden makes it more contendable for the dems, and McCain is screwed if he loses there, there really is no electoral math for him without Florida.

by Davidsfr on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:42:32 AM EST

A Credible Woman would be devastating (2.00 / 1)

Statistical research show that Republican women make good general election candidates. But it's going to be Romney.

Dizzy Zzyzzy

by Zzyzzy on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:59:57 AM EST

Re: A Credible Woman would be devastating (2.00 / 1)

Ordinarily I would agree with you, except choosing Romney would be so anti-climatic for McCain, and wouldn't do any more to make inroads with his party's conservative base than Obama's choice did to placate Hillary's supporters and that wing of the party. I'm willing to bet he aims for one-upping Obama instead. We shall see.

by phoenixdreamz on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 01:20:36 AM EST
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Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

Terrific. Who the hell ever heard of her? She's a wealthy business person with nothing to say to people worried about their jobs, homes, retirement or health care.

The only choice I'd like to see more is Mitt Romney.

by desmoulins on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 02:33:34 AM EST

Re: A bold VP pick possibility for McCain? (none / 0)

I don't buy it because McCain wouldn't be able to attack Obama for inexperience when his running mate has no political experience.

But I'd like to see a foreign policy debate between her and Biden.

by PSUdan on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 08:54:19 AM EST

Especially for an old guy with a history of cancer (none / 0)

He needs a credible president-in-waiting.

by conspiracy on Mon Aug 25, 2008 at 12:02:34 PM EST
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