McCain VP Pick

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Leiberman would've made the most impact, and been relatively safe, yet simultaneously audacious.

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^In "Game Change," it is said that McCain learned he would get Lieberman nominated by the convention, but there would probably be a walk out. It would have severely depressed the base's turnout. He needed someone who excited the base as well as Palin did, while not turning off independents, which was another huge cause of picking Palin.

Yeah, on second thought you guys are probably right. Lieberman is no Zell Miller, and the base would've responded accordingly.

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What about Hutchison's views on abortion?

Would've killed relations with the base only somewhat less than Lieberman.

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What about Meg Whitman for Vice President?

In 2008? No. Maybe for Romney in 2012 if she had won the Governor's race but not in 2008.

Nah, both Pro Choice and a Businesswoman.

Though obviously only the former would've created a problem for Romney. But still too much of one to countance serious discussion. Not to mention if they really wanted someone from NJ that year.....

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What about J.C. Watts?

He said prior to the convention he was considering voting for Obama. That KINDA would've killed his chances right there. Add to the fact that he'd been out of Congress for 6 years at that point and it would look like laughably obvious pandering solely in response to Obama's nomination.