Conservative Pulse

Running mates could reshape the race

The Democratic and Republican conventions are stacked right on top of each other. Generally, there isn’t expected to be any significant news out of either event. They will just be carefully scripted shows designed to introduce their candidates to the American public. But it’s doubtful many people will change their minds based [...]

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The reasons not to pick them?

Everyone has been running down lists of potential running mates for John McCain, usually including positive and negative points for each candidate. But since Vice-Presidential candidates have done more harm in recent history than they have good, we thought we’d consider worst case scenarios for each of the top wannabe Veeps. 1. Mitt Romney - [...]

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Can McCain afford to make a conventional pick for Vice-President?

Mitt Romney can bring economic credentials and fundraising ability. Charlie Crist might seal the deal in Florida. Bobby Jindal and Sarah Palin represent minority and female choices that could play very well, particularly depending upon who Obama nominates. If McCain picks a woman like Palin, for example, and Obama doesn’t choose Hillary [...]

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