McCain May Announce VP Choice Before Friday
So, the “Dream On” speculation of who will get “the call” seems to have moved from Gov. Jindal (who may find himself with his first big ‘job’ since taking over the state of Louisiana when Hurricane Gustav blows into The Big Easy) … and onto Gen. David Petraeus.
I find it unlikely that Sen. McCain would choose the fine General (perhaps he would offer him a cabinet position with the DOD???)
However, I do find it a DELICIOUS fantasy thought that a Vice President Petraeus would serve as head of the Senate … over ALL those democrat senators who smugly and sinfully treated him like shit when he would appear before him.
by Carl Cameron - (FOX)
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain may announce his choice for a running mate earlier than expected, sources told FOX News on Monday.
McCain had previously said he would announce his vice presidential pick on Friday and would appear with that individual at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, following the announcement. Friday is McCain’s 72nd birthday.
But sources close to McCain’s campaign told FOX News that his decision may come sooner than that — possibly on Thursday, when Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination at Invesco field in Denver, Colo.
McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds diminished the news.
“I wouldn’t much weight into reports that there are windows of possibility,” he said.
Several names have come up repeatedly as McCain’s possible running mate, including former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and, perhaps, Democrat-turned-independent Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. Also named is Gen. David Petraeus, the incoming head of Central Command.
McCain’s camp last month floated the idea that he would announce a running mate while Barack Obama, the expected Democratic presidential nominee, traveled overseas to demonstrate his foreign policy chops. Obama’s trip was widely covered in the press, but McCain’s campaign was able to draw attention back to the Arizona senator, who never ended up naming his choice.
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General Petraeus with John McCain is a definite Win Ticket!
August 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pmIf McCain picks Petraeus the democrats are gonna have a harder time attacking him and his VP pick. How does one go about releasing attack ads on a great American general who turned everything around in Iraq?
August 26th, 2008 at 2:20 pmWhile I doubt it’ll ever happen, it would be sooooo fuckin’ sweet to see Gen. Petraeus presiding over the Senate - just watching the Dems squirm would keep me glued to cspan for hours.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pmMac should wait until the public is thoroughly fed up with Obam-bam and his adoring minions. Let him overreach a little bit more before trying to grab the spotlight. Don’t jump the gun.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:54 pmElect John McCain President. Make David Petraeus KING!
August 26th, 2008 at 3:04 pmThere is no way that it will be the General. I say Romney is the guy.
The Gen has unfinished business and is needed elsewhere…
August 26th, 2008 at 3:15 pmEverybody is betting it’s going to be Romney. I think it’s going to be Colin Powell.
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August 26th, 2008 at 3:25 pmPetraeus’ day will come in the future if he chooses so.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:35 pmWouldn’t Petraeus have to retire before he could become even the VP nominee?
And if Hussein wins in November, the GOP ticket in 2012 should be Jindal/Petraeus.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:07 pmokiemarine
I think he would have to retire. Which makes me really torn about this possibility. I would love to see this ticket but our troops need him in the position he is in also.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:31 pmGreat pic at the top of two heroes.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:43 pmwww.mccainpalin.com Its already decided.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:23 pmIn a McCain adminsistration, General Petraeus will rise to the top of the military; and if General Petraeus so chooses, he can have a political future thereafter.
August 27th, 2008 at 3:54 ami think it is fantasy but man that would be a don’t f with with the US combination.
August 27th, 2008 at 4:23 amMitt would be a good choice. He was consistently the number two guy in all the primaries, while the number one guy consistently changed till ole Maverick took off. Middle America likes Romney; I think he would be a good choice. The holy rollers need to get past the religion thing and see he is a smart guy who loves his country and is very good with economics. Not saying I agree with him on everything, but hell the only reason I can even pull the lever for McCain is because of his love and sacrifices for this country and if it came down to it he would protect her with everything we got.. That is my hope anyway.
August 27th, 2008 at 7:32 am