Who will be the next VP of the US? "Veepstakes" part II

VinVega · 08-29-08, 08:55 AM

Previous thread: Here

Resume.

Groucho · 08-29-08, 08:56 AM

Just to pick up the conversation where it left off in the last thread: I agree that McCain's VP pick was surprising. But now that's been officially announced we can end the guesswork and get on with the campaign.

Tracer Bullet · 08-29-08, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

Just to pick up the conversation where it left off in the last thread: I agree that McCain's VP pick was surprising. But now that's been officially announced we can end the guesswork and get on with the campaign.

I agree, Zell Miller? I guess McCain is going for the AARP-campaign.

VinVega · 08-29-08, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Groucho

Just to pick up the conversation where it left off in the last thread: I agree that McCain's VP pick was surprising. But now that's been officially announced we can end the guesswork and get on with the campaign.

We probably need to allow for at least some time for folks to respond before we lock this up and return to the general election thread part one billion. Point taken though.

VinVega · 08-29-08, 09:00 AM

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And I thought the press going ga-ga over the Vice Prez Democratic pick was exciting (if eventually anti-climatic).

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What does this have to do with the climate?

I noticed who perked up when climate was mentioned.

Chew · 08-29-08, 09:06 AM

CNBC reports it is Palin:

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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a self-styled "hockey mom" who has only been governor for a little over a year, is GOP Presidential candidate John McCain's choice for Vice President, CNBC has learned.

According to a Republican strategist, Palin is the nominee, though McCain's campaign has not comfirmed this.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/26454655

DGibFen · 08-29-08, 09:11 AM

Odd that MSNBC has not picked up on that yet.

crazyronin · 08-29-08, 09:13 AM

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Odd that MSNBC has not picked up on that yet.

They're still wiping down the studios after Obama's speech last night.

Chew · 08-29-08, 09:13 AM

Or, in order to attempt to scoop everybody, CNBC is just reporting rumor as fact.

Tracer Bullet · 08-29-08, 09:15 AM

So if it is indeed Palin, then that pretty much dashes any of Obama's hope that he could pull off a win there. At the same time, Obama's choice of Biden sows up Delaware for him (not that there was much chance of it going for McCain). They're trading 3-electoral-vote states, basically. This is the weirdest fucking election I've ever lived through

JasonF · 08-29-08, 09:17 AM

CNN says its Governor Palin, but ABC says Governor Palin is in Alaska, not Ohio.

WHO WILL IT BE!?!?!?!?

JasonF · 08-29-08, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracer Bullet

So if it is indeed Palin, then that pretty much dashes any of Obama's hope that he could pull off a win there. At the same time, Obama's choice of Biden sows up Delaware for him (not that there was much chance of it going for McCain). They're trading 3-electoral-vote states, basically. This is the weirdest fucking election I've ever lived through

If the McCain campaign is picking Governor Palin because they think they need to shore up Alaska, they might as well pack it in. If Governor Palin is the nominee, it's because they think they can make a play for disaffected middle-aged women.

Artman · 08-29-08, 09:23 AM

Well, it could've been worse I guess... she's conservative enough to appease the base, while generating surprise buzz and speculation on whether she'll draw any of Clinton's supporters... whether that translates to any votes or not will be seen.

So Alaska isn't usually a Republican state? I guess I always assumed it was...

Tracer Bullet · 08-29-08, 09:24 AM

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If the McCain campaign is picking Governor Palin because they think they need to shore up Alaska, they might as well pack it in. If Governor Palin is the nominee, it's because they think they can make a play for disaffected middle-aged women.

Oh, I wasn't suggesting that he would pick her for that reason. Just commenting on the absurd side-effect of picking running mates from Alaska and Delaware.

Venusian · 08-29-08, 09:24 AM

intrade still has palin. i think palin is a good political pick. shores up the base and is unknown enough to draw media attention for a while and take it off obama
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Thor Simpson · 08-29-08, 09:25 AM

Palin would be a fantastic pick at this point. Not that I would want her to be president.

scc15 · 08-29-08, 09:26 AM

Doesn't picking Palin take away McCain's main criticism of Obama (inexperience)?

Venusian · 08-29-08, 09:26 AM

yesterday my friends were saying how funny it is that if mccain picks a chick hicks are probably sitting back thinking they could have a black president or woman vp...they'd prefer the woman only if she was hot. does previously being a beauty pagent contestant count?

Tracer Bullet · 08-29-08, 09:27 AM

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Doesn't picking Palin take away McCain's main criticism of Obama (inexperience)?

Maybe if the ticket were reversed.

Thor Simpson · 08-29-08, 09:27 AM

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Doesn't picking Palin take away McCain's main criticism of Obama (inexperience)?

You tell me who has more experience... Palin or Obama.

Next question... Obama or Biden.

Next question Obama or McCain.

These all add up to "Take the one with the boobs!"

crazyronin · 08-29-08, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Venusian

intrade still has palin. i think palin is a good political pick. shores up the base and is unknown enough to draw media attention for a while and take it off obama
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Not to mention that it would drive the PUMA's insane.

Thor Simpson · 08-29-08, 09:28 AM

Also funny... McCain likes to say he was never "Miss Congeniality."

Palin WAS Miss Congeniality. You can count on hearing that repeatedly if she is named.

sracer · 08-29-08, 09:29 AM

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Not to mention that it would drive the PUMA's insane.

PUMA is dead. For all the whining and complaining, they folded like a cheap lawn chair.

Red Dog · 08-29-08, 09:29 AM

Like I suggested in the previous thread....except for the fact that it does nothing to influence the electoral map, it's a very good, if not great, pick by McCain. Because she is an unknown, it instantly shifts discussion away from Obama's speech and toward the GOP. It solidifies the GOP base. It shows that the GOP is moving into the 21st century. She's easy on the eyes. It helps McCain with the married-female vote, which is the key demographic.

Thor Simpson · 08-29-08, 09:31 AM

palin is supposedly in Alaska right now still .

08-29-08, 08:55 AM	#1
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08-29-08, 08:56 AM	#2
Groucho DVD Talk Godfather Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 62,098	Just to pick up the conversation where it left off in the last thread: I agree that McCain's VP pick was surprising. But now that's been officially announced we can end the guesswork and get on with the campaign. __________________ Xbox Live: Runner Groucho PSN: RunnerGroucho "The Borg is a species" -- Tracer Bullet (Citation)

08-29-08, 09:15 AM	#10
Tracer Bullet DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: IND Crosstown Posts: 23,353	So if it is indeed Palin, then that pretty much dashes any of Obama's hope that he could pull off a win there. At the same time, Obama's choice of Biden sows up Delaware for him (not that there was much chance of it going for McCain). They're trading 3-electoral-vote states, basically. This is the weirdest fucking election I've ever lived through __________________ Third World countries are worthy of our derision. -Sean O'Hara Personally, I would say that Tracer Bullet is leading you in the wrong direction. -Supermallet Sometimes you have to decide between the guy who won't give you a cupcake and the one who will stab you in the face. -DeputyDave

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08-29-08, 09:23 AM	#13
Artman DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,997	Well, it could've been worse I guess... she's conservative enough to appease the base, while generating surprise buzz and speculation on whether she'll draw any of Clinton's supporters... whether that translates to any votes or not will be seen. So Alaska isn't usually a Republican state? I guess I always assumed it was... __________________ Keeping sight of the vow we made / Holding fast to the hope - Relentless Intolerance http://trukid.dvdaf.com/owned/blu-ray

08-29-08, 09:11 AM	#7
DGibFen DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,548	Odd that MSNBC has not picked up on that yet.

08-29-08, 09:13 AM	#9
Chew DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 1999 Location: South of Titletown Posts: 18,628	Or, in order to attempt to scoop everybody, CNBC is just reporting rumor as fact.

08-29-08, 09:24 AM	#15
Venusian Moderator Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 36,943	intrade still has palin. i think palin is a good political pick. shores up the base and is unknown enough to draw media attention for a while and take it off obama .

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Thor Simpson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,015	Palin would be a fantastic pick at this point. Not that I would want her to be president. __________________ I'm not a fan of people quoting others and saying "This," but... This. - VinVega

08-29-08, 09:26 AM	#17
scc15 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 111	Doesn't picking Palin take away McCain's main criticism of Obama (inexperience)?

08-29-08, 09:28 AM	#22
Thor Simpson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,015	Also funny... McCain likes to say he was never "Miss Congeniality." Palin WAS Miss Congeniality. You can count on hearing that repeatedly if she is named. __________________ I'm not a fan of people quoting others and saying "This," but... This. - VinVega

08-29-08, 09:29 AM	#24
Red Dog DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV) Posts: 104,469	Like I suggested in the previous thread....except for the fact that it does nothing to influence the electoral map, it's a very good, if not great, pick by McCain. Because she is an unknown, it instantly shifts discussion away from Obama's speech and toward the GOP. It solidifies the GOP base. It shows that the GOP is moving into the 21st century. She's easy on the eyes. It helps McCain with the married-female vote, which is the key demographic. __________________ "A question for you. Would you rather Bucknell make the NCAA's once every 20 years or so and get ass raped by teams like Kansas in the first round or have them drop down a rung to a confernce where they can compete for a title?" - Josh Hinkle 1st Round Final Scores: Bucknell 64 Kansas 63 \| Bucknell 59 Arkansas 55

08-29-08, 09:31 AM	#25
Thor Simpson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,015	palin is supposedly in Alaska right now still . __________________ I'm not a fan of people quoting others and saying "This," but... This. - VinVega