A Bipartisan Ticket in '08?

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  • Boomer The Crooner
    Boomer
  • Last Online: Aug 29 2008
Discussion Started on May 08 2008 at 09:25:05 am
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A Bipartisan Ticket in '08?

Campaign 2008 is just heating up, as we get closer to knowing who the Democratic candidate for president will be.  On the Republican side, John McCain has been the presumptive nominee for weeks, but the big question for him is, who will he choose as his running mate?

McCain acknowledged the interest in an appearance on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart":


And that got us thinking -- what if McCain selected a Democrat as a running mate, and what if it was either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton (whomever did not win the nomination of the Democratic party).  It could help McCain bring some Democrats over to his side; it would also help him ease the "age" argument, from people who say he is too old to be our commander-in-chief.  It would help Republicans sway some who say the parties are too divided.  And it would certainly help whichever Democratic candidate did not get his or her own nomination!Far-fetched?  Maybe!  But let's talk about the possibilities.  What do you think?
 
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    GEF
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 09:59:27 am
No way! A Vice President from another party would never assist the President in his/her policies. They have two different points of view and that is why they are in different parties. A mixed White House would be ineffective and a detriment to the country.
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    GEF
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Posted: May 09 2008 at 09:59:42 am
No way! A Vice President from another party would never assist the President in his/her policies. They have two different points of view and that is why they are in different parties. A mixed White House would be ineffective and a detriment to the country.
Posted: May 19 2008 at 06:13:23 pm
It's a great idea, but he'd have to be very careful who he chooses.  His "buddy" Sen. Joe Leiberman would be a great choice because he's a very independent politician, even though he lines up with the Dems sometimes.  They've written legislation together and he backs McCain all the way. It's about time we chose people instead of party and this would be a great time to start.
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    Jim
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Posted: May 21 2008 at 11:11:45 pm

I hope whoever runs  or the party chooses one with his/her own point of view who will not be afraid to voice his opinion when he thinks the Pres is wrong.   This is no place for yes men!

 
 

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