The question almost everyone has on their minds is “who will McCain and Obama choose for their Vice- Presidential running mates?” The media loves to throw as many names out as possible so they can come back later and say – “see, I told you.” Of course the media will completely dismiss the fact that they threw out every name in the phone book, knowing that one would eventually stick!
Who Obama picks as his VP is of little interest to me right now. Once she is named, then I will have something to say. But who McCain picks is of extreme interest. Unlike many pundits, I know that most conservatives can easily support McCain for President. McCain has over a 90% voting record on issues important to each of the conservative pillars. But the wrong Vice-Presidential pick could doom the McCain campaign. With that being said, who should McCain tap to join his ticket?
There are four VP candidates that would make the Republican ticket tough to beat in November. Each of these candidates has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, as do all candidates. Anyone of the four that I am thinking of would bring balance to the ticket, and will definitely generate the type of positive energy that seems to be lacking from McCain’s campaign:
Governor Mitt Romney:
Romney has strong executive experience, both in business and as a former governor. Romney single-handily saved the Winter Olympics in Utah, which was marred in corruption, and headed for fiscal disaster.
He will not help to move the Socialist State of Massachusetts Red, but he will help with battleground States such as Michigan and Ohio. Romney brings a strong economic presence to the campaign, and is a tetanus campaigner.
Romney is deemed to be to “polished” by everyday voters, and some of his position changes (abortion in particular) drew a great deal of attention during the primaries. But he has made no major mistakes, and there are no skeletons in his closet.
US Representative Marsha Blackburn:
Blackburn is a three-term Congressman from Tennessee which I profiled last year. Blackburn is a strong conservative who the Americans for Tax Reform called a “taxpayer hero.”
She has limited executive experience, but she has far more legislative and Executive Branch experience than Democratic Presidential Candidate Obama. Blackburn is an ardent Conservative, who has never wavered on the core principals of conservatism.
Governor Bobby Jindal
One of two exciting Conservatives in the Republican Party. Governor Jindal also served in the House of Representatives before being elected as the Governor of Louisiana.
Governor Jindal is a fiscal and social Conservative, and is able to intellectual articulate his point better than anyone. The son of Indian immigrants, he represents the American dream.
National Review: Is Jindal The One We Have Been Waiting For?
Governor Sarah Palin
The other raising star, Governor Palin would surely electrify the Conservative base. Governor Palin would be the most well-rounded candidate either side would offer. And when I say well-rounded, I do not just mean politically. Governor Palin is the mother of five, and the wife of commercial fisherman. Governor Palin, better than anyone, understands the “kitchen table” issues that many American’s are dealing with today. Governor Palin served as a former councilwoman, then Mayor, prior to serving as the Governor of Alaska, and she likes to describe herself as a “hockey mom.”
Conservative Pulse: Governor Sarah Palin - Bold VP Selection
On a more personal note, Governor Palin eldest son recently enlisted in the US Army, and she gave birth to her second son, who was born with down-syndrome, in 2008. This is what I mean by “well-rounded.” She has the executive experience to serve as the Vice-President, but has the real world experience too many in politics are lacking.
Regardless of who Senator McCain picks, it wold be beneficial if the candidate has executive experience, whether in business, overseeing a city government, or serving as the chief executive of a State. Executive experience is a plus, but Conservative credentials are a must.
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