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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Speculation rife in VP sweepstakes

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lindyhop

Are we trying to write balanced articles in the news media? Obama's situation not only takes up a large majority of the article, but he also gets quoted multiple times while McCain's position is merely (and inaccurately) described. And most of the VP examples were democrats. I thought it hilarious and disturbing that Cheney jokes about his small "contribution," because that's not why he was picked at all, and then Obama is quoted as taking that seriously! Please, Obama doesn't deserve more coverage because he's "more newsworthy" - and this article should have fleshed out the concerns of each possible candidate, rather than just mentioning some while briefly explaining others. I was expecting informative, balanced opinions in a news piece.
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cfindlay

ditto lindyhop!.. just what the heck is a community organizer, how does that make someone a presidential candidate and what the heck is with the media facination? His greatest experience (20 years) was in rev. wrong's church.. sounds like carter's second term!
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RVarga

The Case for Charlie Crist Americans are going to be watching carefully who John McCain chooses as his vice presidential running mate. For many, it will be the first indication of how McCain plans to govern and in which direction he plans to take the country. This election is about change. Americans are fed up with high gas prices, a mismanaged war, and sky high deficits. They place the blame for these problems squarely on the shoulders of George W. Bush and the Republicans in congress. I think Florida Governor Charlie Crist would be an outstanding choice for vice president. Extremely popular, he also enjoys one of the highest approval ratings of any Republican office holder in the country. He could effortlessly deliver the state of Florida then could spend time campaigning in important swing states like Pennsylvania, which is where he happens to have been born. Unlike other Republicans who come across as bombastic and uncompromising, Crist is extremely affable and has proven appeal to diverse constituencies across the state of Florida. Florida in fact has been called a demographic microcosm of the nation. If he plays well there, he should play well nationally. Certain key accomplishments by Crist include, reducing property taxes, imposing strict air pollution standards with the goal of reducing greenhouse-gas by 80%, providing Floridians with less expensive homeowners insurance, and imposing a ban on drilling off Florida's coastline. Crist also Worked for missing exploited children with America's Most Wanted host John Walsh. For conservative voters, Crist is pro-life (though not an extremist), has a solid A+ rating from the N.R.A., supported Florida's Defense of Marriage Act, and believes Affirmative Action programs should be discontinued. Crist also has the practical economic experience that comes with running the nation's fourth most populous state. Let's remember how the past several elections were lost. If Al Gore would have carried his home state of Tennessee, he would have won in 2000. If John Edwards could have carried his home state of North Carolina, John Kerry would have been elected. The south is already solidly behind McCain. What we need to win are the crucial swing states of Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. These seem tailor-made for a McCain-Crist ticket. The big problem with several other possible vice presidential candidates is that their appeal is limited to certain segments of the Republican party. Strictly appealing to evangelicals or the economic wing of the party is too narrow. Others would be unable to carry their home states for the ticket. What McCain needs is a running mate with broad popular appeal, and one that can deliver. That person in my opinion is Charlie Crist.
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archangel

THE LORD's ELECT: MICHAEL www.hismajesty2008.info Mccain or obama,forget them both.. God has his elect,and greta mystery babylon system is about to fall,this sept/oct.Florida has added him to the "active candidates list",for the sonshine state's chance to arise and shine. The economic unrest should be all the proof you need as to the judgements that are waiting this mystery woman called great mystery babylon...
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