As election day is approaching and John McCain has all but sealed the Republican Nomination, it is time to take a look at who he potentially may choose to balance his ticket. McCain lacks with the conservative base and needs to select a candidate that appeals to conservative voters and independents alike. Several leading candidates for the nomination include:
Joe Lieberman: Does Joe Lieberman really have a chance to be named VP? If McCain plans on winning, probably not. The independent buddy of McCain, Lieberman has a history of strong foreign policy appeal. However, being a left winged independent, a Lieberman selection will not please conservative Republican voters. With that in mind, it appears McCain's best buddy will remain off the ticket.
Mike Huckabee: I had to throw Huckabee's name into the mix here. Huckabee should be applauded for his "comeback kid" mentality, however he has to know when enough is enough. While a Huckabee oval office seems pretty unlikely, Huckabee may still have a chance to appear on the Republican ticket, as John McCain's running mate. Huckabee has adequate support among conservatives and tremendous support among Evangelicals. However, many conservatives who dislike him, also dislike McCain. While Huckabee may be a good choice for VP, he doesn't quite balance the ticket.
Marsha Blackburn: Quite the intrigueing pick, Blackburn hails from Tennessee and carries quite a bit of conservative support with her. Like Rice, Blackburn has the opportunity to steal some of the overall momentum the Democrats could have going into the election. Republicans view her as a "rising star" and she is definitely someone to watch come nomination time.
Rudy Giuliani: The former Republican front runner may get some consideration from McCain but personally I feel he carries too much baggage to get the nod. Giuliani will become a tool that the Democrats will pick apart if he is indeed selected. I have the feeling that "America's Mayor" won't become America's Vice President, at least for another four years.
Condoleezza Rice: The current Secretary of State poses to make the 2008 election even more interesting. Imagine the possibility of a white male presidential candidate and an African American female pitted against an African American male and a white female (or vice versus). Rice has the experience, serving under both George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. However, her connection to Bush proves to be her biggest downfall.
Tim Pawlenty: The youthful governor of Minnesota, Pawlenty has adequate conservative support and could potentially help McCain win the state of Minnesota come election time. His support for McCain at a very early stage in his candidacy could potentially help him gain consideration. Overall Pawlenty stands a fair chance at getting the nomination.
Another notables include:
Jim Demint
Colin Powell
Mitt Romney
Mike Pence
Joe Lieberman: Does Joe Lieberman really have a chance to be named VP? If McCain plans on winning, probably not. The independent buddy of McCain, Lieberman has a history of strong foreign policy appeal. However, being a left winged independent, a Lieberman selection will not please conservative Republican voters. With that in mind, it appears McCain's best buddy will remain off the ticket.
Mike Huckabee: I had to throw Huckabee's name into the mix here. Huckabee should be applauded for his "comeback kid" mentality, however he has to know when enough is enough. While a Huckabee oval office seems pretty unlikely, Huckabee may still have a chance to appear on the Republican ticket, as John McCain's running mate. Huckabee has adequate support among conservatives and tremendous support among Evangelicals. However, many conservatives who dislike him, also dislike McCain. While Huckabee may be a good choice for VP, he doesn't quite balance the ticket.
Marsha Blackburn: Quite the intrigueing pick, Blackburn hails from Tennessee and carries quite a bit of conservative support with her. Like Rice, Blackburn has the opportunity to steal some of the overall momentum the Democrats could have going into the election. Republicans view her as a "rising star" and she is definitely someone to watch come nomination time.
Rudy Giuliani: The former Republican front runner may get some consideration from McCain but personally I feel he carries too much baggage to get the nod. Giuliani will become a tool that the Democrats will pick apart if he is indeed selected. I have the feeling that "America's Mayor" won't become America's Vice President, at least for another four years.
Condoleezza Rice: The current Secretary of State poses to make the 2008 election even more interesting. Imagine the possibility of a white male presidential candidate and an African American female pitted against an African American male and a white female (or vice versus). Rice has the experience, serving under both George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. However, her connection to Bush proves to be her biggest downfall.
Tim Pawlenty: The youthful governor of Minnesota, Pawlenty has adequate conservative support and could potentially help McCain win the state of Minnesota come election time. His support for McCain at a very early stage in his candidacy could potentially help him gain consideration. Overall Pawlenty stands a fair chance at getting the nomination.
Another notables include:
Jim Demint
Colin Powell
Mitt Romney
Mike Pence
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