We're told that McCain is going to reveal his pick Friday. It appears that two of his choices have been vetoed, both Tom Ridge and Joe Lieberman. The pro life lobby has stuck it to those two, but I'm positive that either would have prominent roles in the cabinet, if he wins.
It seems to me that Romney has the inside track. It is true that Romney has plenty of comments that will be used against McCain but there is a couple of glaring differences between Romney and Biden's negative comments against those they ran against. Romney never is shown stating that Obama would make a good president. Secondly, he also pounded McCain for being too liberal and not conservative enough. That doesn't hurt McCain with those that are still making up their minds.
Huckabee doesn't seem to be on this list and neither does Condi Rice. Pawlenty, may be there but I don't see that he rallies conservatives but could make Minnesota more likely to be in McCain's column. The fact is though, VP candidates rarely affect a race very much.
Romney also puts Michigan far more into play. His business acumen is probably the best of anyone that ran and his credentials are strong. He is also safe, in large measure.
Picking a woman could shake things up, but I'm not sure McCain wants things shaken up.
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