Romney is endorsing McCain

[UConnJack]

Honestly, I may not agree with Romney politically, but I think he's a smart man and would probably reject the VP position on it's face for the same reason that Condi would. My thinking is, this election is really the Dems to lose and McCain's going to have a tough time of it regardless of who goes up against. Why would Romney, who is young and has a very good potential of another couple Presidential runs, want to tie himself to such an unpopular candidate within the base of his own party? You don't establish a personal net worth of $250 million by betting on slim odds. I'm thinking, if McCain wants a conservative, he's got to go for one (best case scenario being a governor) with a limited chance of getting to the WH on his/her own, but still brings conservative credibility to the ticket.

As far as Romney endorsing McCain and what it means, well, he's just trying to bring unity to the party, something he also need to do to make another run come 2012.

Good points. I'm ceratinly not convinced of a Romney VP, and previously thought there was no chance, but now I think there may be some small condieration of it on both sides. In the end though, I still don't think it would happen, including for some of the reasons you give.

However, I do think saying its the Democrats election to lose is a bit premature. There is more enthusiasm there now, but the national polls are still statisically pretty close, especially McCain vs. Hillary. Obama has the edge against McCain right now, but I think the speech vs. substance is going to catch up with him at some point. I think Obama is a good man, wrong on most issues, but a good man nonetheless. However, although it will likely win him the nomination, I'm not convinced his message is a lock to propel him into the White House.

 

[MassJester]

However, I do think saying its the Democrats election to lose is a bit premature. There is more enthusiasm there now, but the national polls are still statisically pretty close, especially McCain vs. Hillary. Obama has the edge against McCain right now, but I think the speech vs. substance is going to catch up with him at some point. I think Obama is a good man, wrong on most issues, but a good man nonetheless. However, although it will likely win him the nomination, I'm not convinced his message is a lock to propel him into the White House.

I agree -- this election is up in the air. There is a lot of news that will impact the mood and the priorities of the voters to come between now and November.

That said, I feel a lot better about the Democratic prospects for the White House and gains in Congress than I did four years ago. A lot better.

The voter turnout on the Democratic side alone continues to surprise, amaze and please me a great deal.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

I agree -- this election is up in the air. There is a lot of news that will impact the mood and the priorities of the voters to come between now and November.

That said, I feel a lot better about the Democratic prospects for the White House and gains in Congress than I did four years ago. A lot better.

The voter turnout on the Democratic side alone continues to surprise, amaze and please me a great deal.

Agreed!

 

[punkin]

There have been plenty of Presidents and Vice-Presidents throughout history who haven't been able to stand each other. Kennedy/Johnson come to mind. I don't think Pres/VP have to be friendly eith each other to be good at their job. What do you guys think?

That is true. The current Bush/Cheney love fest is an exception rather than the rule. If you go back much earlier in history (where the runner up was VP), you got some very interesting combinations where the VP and the Pres were from different parties and hated each other as much as Bush hates Clinton.

 

[Galahad]

as much as Bush hates Clinton.

Which Bush hates Clinton? I think you are underestimating that. Politics is their day job - really. There have been numerous reports that the Bushes and the Clintons are quite friendly.

 

[DawnCt1]

Which Bush hates Clinton? I think you are underestimating that. Politics is their day job - really. There have been numerous reports that the Bushes and the Clintons are quite friendly.

I agree. They belong to that exclusive club of US presidents, of which there aren't that many current members.

 

[eclectics]

Which Bush hates Clinton? I think you are underestimating that. Politics is their day job - really. There have been numerous reports that the Bushes and the Clintons are quite friendly.

All except mama Barbara, which is no big surprise.

 

[punkin]

I am not talking about Bush 1 actually. I do not think Bush 2 and Clinton have anything much good to say about each other.

 

[Galahad]

I am not talking about Bush 1 actually. I do not think Bush 2 and Clinton have anything much good to say about each other.

Well it's a very minor thing to be sure, but actually I don't think this is true. They are reported to be very friendly. So are Bush 2 and Ted Kennedy - in fact Bush 2 and a lot of folks you might not expect. Like I said - politics is their day job.

 

[punkin]

Well it's a very minor thing to be sure, but actually I don't think this is true. They are reported to be very friendly. So are Bush 2 and Ted Kennedy - in fact Bush 2 and a lot of folks you might not expect. Like I said - politics is their day job.

I will not argue this. You may be right.

 

[MickeyMouseGal]

All except mama Barbara, which is no big surprise.

Actually, I've met Barbara. She is a very nice lady... very friendly and warm.

 

[eclectics]

Well it's a very minor thing to be sure, but actually I don't think this is true. They are reported to be very friendly. So are Bush 2 and Ted Kennedy - in fact Bush 2 and a lot of folks you might not expect. Like I said - politics is their day job.

Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch are supposedly best buds.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

Hell, word is Hillary Clinton is close friends with John McCain...

 

[punkin]

Hell, word is Hillary Clinton is close friends with John McCain...

That's a no brainer. Now if you tell me Hillary is friends with Barak, I will have a hard time believing you.

 

[Charade]

Hell, word is Hillary Clinton is close friends with John McCain...

Which make the art of politics even more insidious.

 

[yeartolate]

Which Bush hates Clinton? I think you are underestimating that. Politics is their day job - really. There have been numerous reports that the Bushes and the Clintons are quite friendly.

Reminds me of the Sam the Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf cartoons. After a day of pursuit and deciet and viscious behaviour, they clock out with friendly words at the end of the day.

But which is Bush and which is Clinton?

 

[Mugg Mann]

Reminds me of the Sam the Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf cartoons. After a day of pursuit and deciet and viscious behaviour, they clock out with friendly words at the end of the day.

But which is Bush and which is Clinton?

Ralph Wolf is Clinton. He was always getting caught when he approached the sheep from behind.

Bush is not Sam the Sheepdog. Instead, I'm picturing Bush as the Coyote from the Roadrunner Cartoons. Head of the Acme administration, and everything blows up in his face.

 

[Mugg Mann]

And because my mind works this way, can there be any doubt that Barbara Bush is Granny from the "Tweety" cartoons?

 

[MassJester]

And because my mind works this way, can there be any doubt that Barbara Bush is Granny from the "Tweety" cartoons?

Now that's simply brilliant.

 

[yeartolate]

And because my mind works this way, can there be any doubt that Barbara Bush is Granny from the "Tweety" cartoons?

She is more like Sylvester the Cat - she thinks that Tweety should be in Sylvester's mouth, because, after all, Tweety is used to being in confined spaces, so he won't suffer much at all.