Come this fall, I won't be voting for either McCain or Obama - nor do I favor one over the other. Whereas I feel Obama would work harder to ensure personal freedoms, I think that McCain will work harder to cut taxes and promote private enterprise. Knowing how the system works, neither would probably occur - which is why I always vote for losers.
Knowing that, I've thought long and hard about good running mates for the two candidates. In my opinion, these two individual would provide the most "X factor" to the McCain and Obama campaigns - and ultimately help to reduce the potential impact of Bob Barr and Ralph Nadar.
If John McCain were smart, he'd choose Sarah Palin as his running mate. This super cute** governor from Alaska is young, vibrant, and has a great future ahead of her. Furthermore, she currently has the highest approval rating of any elected official in the States. This is huge - especially for someone as unlikable as McCain. She'd appeal to the base GOP members by being firmly "pro-life" (a terrible term, really) and having a love affair with oil (you really can't blame her - she's from Alaska). Conversely, she seems to be tolerant of homosexuals and drug decrimilization- bringing some liberal leaning folks into the McCain sphere (maybe). Whatever is the case, she'd certainly make the McCain presidency more visually appealing - perhaps canceling out some of the ickiness everytime I see Mr. John. Palin certainly beats the hell out of Senor Orange, Charlie Crist.
Who should Barack Obama choose? That's easy: Bill Richardson. Oh man, this would be a dream ticket for the Democrats - a liberal rookie senator from Illionis and a left-libertarian governor from New Mexico! Richardson has supported such legislation as: gun rights, fiscal reform, and a more sensible immigration policy. He's a moderate if moderate exists and would work wonders recruiting libertarian-leaning and blue collar liberals. Plus, everyone respects him - and his Christmas cookie recipe looks like it'd kill a man under 150 lbs. You have to respect that.
Obama's biggest mistake would be running with Hillary. God. People can't stand her! Lots of talk is surrounding Jim Webb as well, but I think Slate covers this idea best.
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**Of course, she shouldn't be selected for the sole reason that she's super cute; that would be ridiculous.
3 comments:
First of all, I totally agree about Crist--I've met him, and I do not think that an oranger person exists on the face of the earth. Bad spray tan, or too many carrots? Hard to tell.
And secondly, in the name of intelligent women everywhere, I have to ask how Sarah Palin's appearance has ANYTHING to do with her viability as a running mate for McCain :-p Seriously, you're talking about someone in reference to one of the highest elected offices in the country, and the first thing you say about her is that she's "super cute?" The only time you'd say that about a male candidate is if he were...John Edwards. Watch it, Thompson :-p.
HEY! Easy there! I never said she should be chosen because she was super cute, rather that she happens to BE super cute and this would be a nice juxtaposition to McCain! Sheesh! :)
Anyways, it's not unlike saying: "Sarah Palin - who has glasses - would make a nice VP."
And I can't help it you have no political figure to wrap your lust around.
Palin's got more actual accomplishment, experience and qualifications than Obama times 2.
Let the Dems challenge Palin's experience. That would be rich, indeed. I say, bring it on!
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