McCain Polls on Pro-Choice Vice President
The McCain campaign is not shooting down reports to Washington Whispers that senior aides are polling top donors, delegates, and even radio talk show hosts for their reaction to a pro-choice running mate. "We are in constant contact with our donors and supporters and it wouldn't be at all surprising if people were soliciting their thoughts about any aspect of the campaign," said a McCainiac on background. Our sources suggest that the questions were a way to float the possibility that former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge was in the running for the No. 2 slot, though Republican Party officials said later that Ridge was not on the veep list. Others believe that the pro-choice question is an indication that McCain is seriously considering independent Sen. Joe Lieberman, a close friend and former Democratic vice presidential candidate. That, however, would anger conservatives who for the first time are sounding enthusiastic about McCain. He was strong on their issues during Saturday's TV "debate" at the Saddleback Church. (It might also spoil McCain's latest fundraising letter that references his performance.) Some conservatives went so far today as to suggest that the McCain camp was raising the issue of naming a pro-choice running mate just as a way to woo moderates, even though he has no intention of doing so. And it all comes as we are receiving word from Republican and conservative officials that pro-life Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has moved to the top of McCain's vice presidential short list.
Tags: John McCain | Joe Lieberman | Tim Pawlenty
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Pro-Life and Pro-Middle Class
I'm a conservative Christian voter but I am intelligent enough not to vote on a Pro-Life only basis. I am voting for McCain because of his ethics AND because he will protect the middle class. My husband and I say everday, "If Obama gets elected, life as we know it is going to change." Yes, he will probably help out the "lower working class". But the college-educated, "hard-working class" will be paying even more taxes to help them out and will live at a more equal standard. At that rate, why should my family have any motivation to work hard and try to achieve more for ourselves if it's just going to be taken away through taxes and given to someone else who may not ever work the hours my husband works or make the types of sacrifices we've made to reach the level of living we've reached. If people elect Obama, they have been deceived.
Amazing
How stupid do you think women are McCain? Instead of picking a strong running mate, someone to better our country you pulled an obvious stunt to try and put yourself in the lead. We see through it. Women I mean. Good luck to you.....
McCain's Got it Wrong
As a 51 year old, staunch Republican female who never voted for a Democratic presidential candidate, I'm stunned by McCain's choice for VP!
Experience!?! Who are we kidding? McCain just blew his best point. Such pandering is sickening! I cannot in good conscience vote in this election.
And, it's certainly flummoxing why a mother of a four month old, special needs baby would entertain a political position that requires extensive travel and time demands. Is this a new defination of "Family values?"
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