Well, this is really bizarre. A mixed ticket to the top? What have we come to? Is it all about winning or can't there still be some semblance of core principles that should dictate policy? (maybe use the party platform? How novel.)
At a time when McCain should be trying to unite his conservative base, he is alienating them. I can't actually believe he is seriously considering it. Let's see... he's old. If he utilizes his VP at all (which is not a given - many Presidents have entirely cut out the VP), he would want one who complements his weaknesses - together they should be stronger than each individual. Moreover, if he dies in office as has happened 8 times in our history (3 times in the 20th century) his VP becomes President. That's not good.
Basically, I see him as floating balloons to the left to get elected rather than seeking conservative votes that are a large continent of the Republican vote. No conservatives voting, no Republican President. He is alienating his base. That's bad.
Having said all that, I will still vote Republican because the alternate is absolutely unacceptable (Obama and I agree on almost nothing... but wait a minute, he just changed his position again to appear more conservative!) However, I am disappointed he would even consider this.
General rule, given a choice between the real democrat and the democrat-lite, voters will go for the real deal every time. Democrat-lite is not a winning strategy.
Lee
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