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Posted at 9:44am on May 22, 2008 My line in the sand with John McCain

By Erick

News is breaking that John McCain is meeting with Bobby Jindal, Charlie Crist, and Mitt Romney this Memorial Day weekend.

The media is missing another name that I know of. Likewise, for those still following the Huckabee veepstakes rumor mill, a whisper in my ear tells me he has taken himself out of the running after a visit by a McCain emissary to Arkansas last week.

Let me just be blunt with the McCain folks. The name that the media is not listing is wholly unacceptable and I really can't think McCain would seriously consider him. I realize he's a friend and all, but seriously, no hell no. And I actually suspect he's just tagging along like he has throughout the campaign. But not him Senator -- go with Lieberman or Ron Paul before you go with him.

Now, to the list as presented by the media:

Bobby Jindal -- I expect he'll say no, but you can ask. Louisiana needs him and he needs more time in office. But good choice.

Mitt Romney -- absolutely, but he really doesn't get you as much as a few others could. But he'd be great.

Charlie Crist -- are you kidding me? Seriously? Let me be blunt yet again: I will bolt so fast from supporting you if you pick this well tanned squish and all his baggage. Charlie Crist is totally and completely unacceptable. That's not even negotiable. I do not think I could say anything positive at all about the GOP ticket if that guy were on it. Go with Ron Paul or Mike Huckabee, but do not go with Charlie Crist. Senator, your problem is with conservatives, not with squishy moderates.

(actually, I think Huckabee would be a good pick for you, but that's another blog post)

I realize McCain needs face time with these guys. My understanding is that this is one of several meetings like this. And I suspect this is the "thanks, but no thanks" meeting. As far as Crist is concerned, it sure as hell better be.

Honestly, and this is where you guys decide I'm crazy, but I'm convinced I'm crazy like a fox, have I got a Veep pick for you, Senator McCain. Seriously.

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