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Home Front: Politix
Bush smiles at McCain running-mate talk
2006-07-12
Jeb Bush for vice president? The governor just smiled Monday when asked about teaming up with Arizona Sen. John McCain as Republicans hope to come up with a ticket to keep the White House -- now occupied by Bush's older brother.

"I like Sen. McCain. I think he's a good guy," Bush said.

Bush has been the subject of recent speculation that his popularity in vote-rich Florida, his image as a conservative tax-cutter and his age (53) could prompt the 70-year-old McCain to welcome him as a running mate.

"There's all sorts of time to worry about the 2008 election," he said.
Posted by:ryuge

#11  Exactamundo, Cyber Sarge.

Want a Hillary?

Vote Libertarian.
Posted by: Wheager Thromorong1016   2006-07-12 17:08  

#10  Voting Indy is the same as voting for a Dem. FYI Bill Clinton NEVER got over 50% of the popular vote in either election. 3rd party poopers skim off just enough votes to give him the edge in key states.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-07-12 17:05  

#9  Link would help:

http://www.constitutionparty.com/
Posted by: JerseyMike   2006-07-12 15:34  

#8  Well for what its worth, I've been trolling around the Constitution Party site and forums. They are unfortunately beset by internal strife over abortion since a sizable part of their memebership seems to be fundies. But as far as the rest of the platform goes it really gets back to the basics, which I would love to see.
Have a look:
Posted by: JerseyMike   2006-07-12 15:33  

#7  I would vote for another Bush ong before I vote for a Clinton, Gore, Kerry, Biden, Reid, or Kennedy. If McCain gets the nod (and that is a BIG if) I would vote for him long before I Indy or Dhimi.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-07-12 14:40  

#6  Jersey, I personally don't like McCain either so I don't disagree about not voting for him but that all depends on who the competition is. I voted for W twice and before him Perot twice. (Looking back it was dumb not to vote for Dole who I know more about now - ahh, youth.) I have no problem voting third party if I have to. I'd vote Libertarian but they're usually weak on the border situation so I'll have to see what their candidate does this time around.
Posted by: Broadhead6   2006-07-12 14:38  

#5  A lot of people would echo Kelly. I'd be more worried about Jeb's kids than W's.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2006-07-12 11:26  

#4  I voted for both Presidents Bush.

I do not think I would like to vote for another, no matter how capable he might be. It would feel too much like a dynesty going on.

Two Presidents Bush fine, but Tree's a crowd.
Posted by: kelly   2006-07-12 11:24  

#3  I'll do you one better BH6, I won't vote for McCain. He lost me years ago. The GOP needs to have a better plan than to nominate a RINO, or I'll be gone for good.
Posted by: JerseyMike   2006-07-12 11:05  

#2  "There's all sorts of time to worry about the 2008 election," he said.

If he is anything like his brother, who had the republican primary sewed up before primary season had even begun, that has got to rate right off the irony scale.

I suspect Jed is going to sit this one out, figuring that America has "Bush fatigue" after eight years.

The real finesse comes in for the 2012 elections, how he might position himself for best effect.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2006-07-12 10:06  

#1  I'd have a hard time voting for McCain.
Posted by: Broadhead6   2006-07-12 10:06  

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