CaptnKirk
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From the stance of bringing the South into the Democratic Party camp it would be Edwards.
From the position of offering a continuity of effort and keeping the ball rolling - if, after a two
term presidency (assuming Kerry would win, and repete) it would also be Edwards.
He offers himself as a 'Southern Gentleman' with charisma, a youthful first term politican
that has not yet become set in his ways, nor jaded by the 'Washinton Insider' mentality.
He ran a suprisingly clean campaign through the Primaries, minimum of mudslinging.
If he were to team up with Kerry- and if they were both to stay above the slander, but maintain
a steady 'On the Issues' campaign, only defending the false spin from the Republican Machine,
they could offer a solid and contrise option to the Bush Administration.
Intelligent voters - who actually understand where the countries politics SHOULD be coming from
would have a strong and potential winning team ticket.
Bubba America will stay with Cowbow Dubya - the mob mentality of the posse.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people that gather in large numbers.
(*Note: - My stance is 'I'm a Republican', but Bush has not earned my vote, nor will he get it.)
From the position of offering a continuity of effort and keeping the ball rolling - if, after a two
term presidency (assuming Kerry would win, and repete) it would also be Edwards.
He offers himself as a 'Southern Gentleman' with charisma, a youthful first term politican
that has not yet become set in his ways, nor jaded by the 'Washinton Insider' mentality.
He ran a suprisingly clean campaign through the Primaries, minimum of mudslinging.
If he were to team up with Kerry- and if they were both to stay above the slander, but maintain
a steady 'On the Issues' campaign, only defending the false spin from the Republican Machine,
they could offer a solid and contrise option to the Bush Administration.
Intelligent voters - who actually understand where the countries politics SHOULD be coming from
would have a strong and potential winning team ticket.
Bubba America will stay with Cowbow Dubya - the mob mentality of the posse.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people that gather in large numbers.
(*Note: - My stance is 'I'm a Republican', but Bush has not earned my vote, nor will he get it.)
Right now it looks like John Edwards to garner the southern vote or Wesley Clark to woo the "strong military" crowd. VP choices are never selected for any reason other than to gather votes in perceived weak areas.
"VP choices are never selected for any reason other than to gather votes in perceived weak areas"
What was the "weak area" is selecting Quayle, spelling?
"What was the "weak area" is selecting Quayle, spelling? "
the non-thinking wing of the Republican party, which has been growing in leaps and bounds since 1980.
the non-thinking wing of the Republican party, which has been growing in leaps and bounds since 1980.
Nixon must have been a strong speller, LOL. Quale was perceived as a clean cut all American boy from the midwest, good for the ticket. Need to mention that sometimes you just can't get anyone to run with you, as you probably recall, the current VP was not at the top of the republican list.
Dean and Hilary Clinton are not realistic choices as they bring nothing to the table and would probably hurt Kerry's ticket as they are too polarizing. I think you need to add Wes Clark and Gephardt and Richardson. Clark to compliment Kerry's military record and to perhaps compete in the South i.e. Arkansas. Gephardt to perhaps pick up Missouri and compete in Ohio. Richardson to pick up NM and compete in Nevada and Arizona and elsewhere.
Another Republican choice that has been mentioned is former Maine Senator and Clinton Defense Sec. William Cohen.
Of that list, I would suspect that Kerry would offer McCain the spot but I doubt McCain would accept unless he was 100% positive that Kerry would win (this would require serious polling data). I get the feeling that McCain does not like GWB but I don't know if that is enough for him to jump. Edwards would be the logical and "safest" choice.
Another Republican choice that has been mentioned is former Maine Senator and Clinton Defense Sec. William Cohen.
Of that list, I would suspect that Kerry would offer McCain the spot but I doubt McCain would accept unless he was 100% positive that Kerry would win (this would require serious polling data). I get the feeling that McCain does not like GWB but I don't know if that is enough for him to jump. Edwards would be the logical and "safest" choice.
I agree with this analysis. The list on the poll is horrible, as only Edwards is a realistic choice. I would probably also add Evan Bayh, moderate Senator from Indiana, and Sam Nunn, hawkish ex-Senator from Georgia.
Living in the South, I can tell you that the entire region (including Florida) is pretty much a loss cause for any Democrat because Bush is so damn popular. That throws out Edwards and Clark (they'll be better on the Cabinet anyways); I would choose Richardson to strengthen Hispanic support and be competitive in all of the Southwest.
I'm deathly afraid it will be Gephardt - If Kerry owes too many political favors, he will be forced to go with that loser and cost himself the election.
It will only be Graham if he can blackmail Kerry - that useless twit would be Bush's best friend in an election.
No way it will be Hillary - that scary bitch would only chase more votes away.
It will probably be Richardson - he'll help bring in the southwest. Edwards would be a nice pick, too.
McCain would be the dream ticket - very balanced. But no way in hell it will every happen.
It will only be Graham if he can blackmail Kerry - that useless twit would be Bush's best friend in an election.
No way it will be Hillary - that scary bitch would only chase more votes away.
It will probably be Richardson - he'll help bring in the southwest. Edwards would be a nice pick, too.
McCain would be the dream ticket - very balanced. But no way in hell it will every happen.
McCain is out of the question he was on Chris Matthews Hardball the other day.. apparently likes Bush, he would turn Kerry down...
Don't see wats so great about Bush, except that he's a great liar and a dangerous man.
Don't see wats so great about Bush, except that he's a great liar and a dangerous man.
But on the show he said he had no interest in being VP to anyone... I personally don't want him to be, polls show Edwards to be his best choice for beating Bush, Edwards is a very charismatic man and has great character, he is instantly likeable I've heard from many voters, and was my alternative choice to Kerry. I hope Kerry will chose Edwards.. Kerry would have the best chance at beating Bush then.
McCain said he "Would not leave the Republican Party, period", this morning on the Today show etc.
PingSpike
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- Feb 25, 2004
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I don't know how the hell Kerry won this primary. Edwards seemed like the most electable candidate to me. Your synopsis of him is pretty much dead on IMO. He's very likeable, upbeat and I think he's young and good looking enough that he could garner more female support. (Don't act like that doesn't matter, it most certainly does.)
Kerry + McCain would be awesome to see just because it'd be nice to see a split team like that. But its a gamble and could seriously backfire. Edwards to me is the safe choice that would probably be most successful. I like Wes Clark myself though, but I'm only one guy.
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