The McCain Veepwatch, Vol. 4: Tim Pawlenty

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GregHere — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:23:40 GMT

...............................................Paw who????

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collegevoter — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:12:07 GMT

Of course it will be Pawlenty. I'm going to get slammed for saying this but I don't care I'm going to save it. The two best Vice Presidential picks for McCain would clearly be Bobby Jindal or Sarah Palin. And McCain would pick them if he could. But the bottom line is the old line Republican bosses, the same cretins who managed to ram Bush through their party nomination process twice won't let McCain pick anyone but a white man for his VP. Dream on. It just ain't gonna happen. Clearly Jindal's the most qualified politician on the Republican side. He's got everything McCain needs: he's a governor with great executive experience, is younger and understands the economy. Ditto Sarah Palin. I'll give you 10-1 odds neither gets the nomination. Anyone care to bet me?

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eddiewhere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:04:39 GMT

We need to get out of Iraq and transfer responsibility and management of that country to the IRAQ's themselves. THEY SHOULD be backed by a multinational force led by Middle Eastern countries until they are able to fight extremist on their own.

Our unilateral approach in the MIDDLE EAST has to come to an end. ECONOMICALLY, IRAQ IS KILLING the average tax payer and making a few private contractors and oil firms rich.

We need Oil. WE NEED OIL. Therefore, getting rid of the Iranian regime is at the top of our agenda.

The majority in Iran want change but not under and American led invasion. It has to be done from within. We lost the support of moderate Arabs and Muslims over the last six years. Hopefully, PRESIDENT OBAMA can empower this group and encourage them to meet with their counterparts.

Inotherwords there should be an alliance between all moderates in the Middle East, JEWS, ARABs, MUSLIMS, ect... These forces must be self motivated by a common cause, Peace. IF this group can be strengthened they themselves will defeat or at least contain the force of extremism.

WE must strengthen the forces behind peace and weaken those against peace on both sides.

THE UNITED STATES CANNOT SOLVE THE CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE CAN ONLY STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO SOLVE THEIR OWN PROBLEMS.

IN THE SHORT RUN WE NEED MIDDLE EASTERN OIL. THIS COMPLICATES OUR ROLE OVER THERE.

WE Should have had an ENERGY SUMMIT TEN YEARS AGO. WE NEED TO COME UP WITH A TWENTY YEAR PLAN to RID OURSELVES of OIL DEPENDENCY IN THE MIDDLE EAST. TWENTY YEARS WILL GO BY LIKE NOTHING. WE HAVE TO START NOW.

THE most dangerous threats are the ones you do not see coming. LIKE CHINA, RUSSIA, EASTERN EUROPEAN organized crime. Monitoring these entities will be our great challenge.

ARE WE READY FOR CYBER WAR. I DON't THINK SO.

GOOD ARTICLE ROMANO. MUCH BETTER.

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eddiewhere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:32:46 GMT

NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM.

"ANYONE WHO DISAGREES IS NOT A REAL AMERICAN eddiewhere 2008

Our unilateral approach in the MIDDLE EAST has to come to an end. ECONOMICALLY, IRAQ IS KILLING the average tax payer and making a few private contractors and oil firms rich.

We need Oil. WE NEED OIL. Therefore, getting rid of the Iranian regime is at the top of our agenda.

WE must strengthen the forces behind peace and weaken those against peace on both sides.

THE UNITED STATES CANNOT SOLVE THE CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE CAN ONLY STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO SOLVE THEIR OWN PROBLEMS.

IN THE SHORT RUN WE NEED MIDDLE EASTERN OIL. THIS COMPLICATES OUR ROLE OVER THERE.

THE most dangerous threats are the ones you do not see coming. LIKE CHINA, RUSSIA, EASTERN EUROPEAN organized crime. Monitoring these entities will be our great challenge.

ARE WE READY FOR CYBER WAR. I DON't THINK SO.

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uuforyou — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:52:52 GMT

Go ahead Pawlenty, sign on with McCheney as VP.

When he loses in a landslide your political career will be over.

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anotherview — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:48:48 GMT

For me Bobby Jindal is it. He has acknowledged that the Republican Party got way off course, and is super popular in Louisiana where he immediately started to get things done, which is what this country needs right now.

He can go toe to toe with Obama oratory skills which means any VP choice of Obama's would be at a disadvantage.

His American Dream story is every bit as strong as Obama's, and he is a man of color. Bobby and McCain together represent the chnaging demographics of our country, and can balance each other.

I would be totally OK with Jindal as President.

Pawlwnty to me, looks like jsut another slick politiciian and he and McCain don't reperent anyhting new. McCain is going to have go with someone that can capture the imigination of the country and the press.

Not only is loyalty important, but who can be the team that America believes will remake the Republican Party and this country. Maybe time for a risk.

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paulte — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:13:49 GMT

He sounds like a pretty good choice but the problem is name recognition. This is the first time I heard the name. I think he needs to dazzle people with his VP choice rather than make people wonder who the guy is. I think he should pick Sam Brownback who is a solid conservative and has a lot of name recognition on the right of the spectrum, especially among Chrisitan Evangelicals. Brownback originally was a candidate for President in this election cycle.

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nopartyaffiliation123 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:33:02 GMT

It doesn't matter who he picks, McCain will lose by a landslide. Very few americans want to support someone that sided with Bush 93% of the time. Sorry folks, not this time...

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Lukkyday — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:42:56 GMT

eddiewhere, you're an idiot, no other way to explain it. You would definitely be the guy to push the old lady and children out of the way in a fire, to save your own butt. Sacrafice is a sign of service. We can serve others in this world, and help make everyone in the world safer. It is a responsibility that was given to us by God. With power and resources, come decisions that are tough to make sometimes. Try talking to a soldier, one who has re-enlisted because they are making such head way over there. We are making such great progress. We wouldn't be Americans at all if other countries would have taken your stance during the revolutionary war. Think about it. Go hide with the other liberal sissies and let the true American Heroes lead this Country.

Tim Pawlenty is the perfect man to be VP. I live near the border of MN in Iowa, and hear about what he is doing up there on the news. I have met him 2 X personally and find him to be exactly what our party needs.

..............................John McCain for President!! The only way for America!!!!...............................

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eddiewhere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:40:53 GMT

"NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM.

ANYONE WHO DISAGREES IS NOT A REAL AMERICAN eddiewhere 2008

Our unilateral approach in the MIDDLE EAST has to come to an end. ECONOMICALLY, IRAQ IS KILLING the average tax payer and making a few private contractors and oil firms rich.

We need Oil. WE NEED OIL. Therefore, getting rid of the Iranian regime is at the top of our agenda.

WE must strengthen the forces behind peace and weaken those against peace on both sides.

THE UNITED STATES CANNOT SOLVE THE CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE CAN ONLY STRENGHTEN AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO SOLVE THEIR OWN PROBLEMS.

IN THE SHORT RUN WE NEED MIDDLE EASTERN OIL. THIS COMPLICATES OUR ROLE OVER THERE.

THE most dangerous threats are the ones you do not see coming. LIKE CHINA, RUSSIA, EASTERN EUROPEAN organized crime. Monitoring these entities will be our great challenge.

ARE WE READY FOR CYBER WAR. I DON't THINK SO.

IF McCain chooses Bobby Jindal he will not be able to play the race card. McCain HAS to play the race card to win. ON the upside JINDAL is very articulated but his parties agenda is misguided. THE INDIAN LOBBY IS VERY WEALTHY and INDIANS ARE PROSPERING ALL OVER AMERICA especially in the technology sector. IF JINDAL IS chosen every INDIAN in AMERICA will support McCAIN.

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eddiewhere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:50:25 GMT

THERE have been instances in the past where AMERICAN LIVES HAD TO BE SACRIFICED WORLD WAR TWO BEING ONE OF THEM. HOWEVER, IRAQ WAS A BIG MISTAKE. YOU TALK TO ANYONE WHO HAS LOST A CHILD IN IRAQ AND THEY WILL TELLY YOU THAT

NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM.

ANYONE WHO DISAGREES IS NOT A REAL AMERICAN eddiewhere 2008

AS AN AMERICAN I REALLY AND TRULY BELIEVE THAT NOT ONE AMERICAN LIFE WAS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM. THERE IS NO JUSTIFIABLE ARGUMENT AGAINST THIS PREMISE.

THIS IS WHY HILLARY LOST AND THIS IS WHY McCAIN IS GOING TO LOOSE.

THEY JUST DON'T GET IT.

NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM

THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH THE SAME GOAL.

REBUBLICANS PROPAGANDA SCARED US INTO BELIEVING THAT WAR WAS THE ONLY WAY.

BULL*****. NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM

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eddiewhere — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:06:50 GMT

There is this argument out there that hear our troops repeating over and over agian. WE CANNOT LEAVE UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE WE CANNOT LET OUR BROTHERS DIE IN VAIN.

NOW THAT IS REAL BUL****. THAT STATEMENT IS GOVERNMENT IDEOLOGY AND NOT MILITARY IDEOLOGY.

COLIN POWELL SAID IT BEST. DEFINE YOUR MISSION CLEARLY SET YOUR OBJECTIVES AND USE OVERWHELMING FORCE AKA SHOCK AND AWE to accomplish your mission.

WE HAVE NO CLEAR AGENDA and NO CLEAR OBJECTIVES. WE ARE NOT SURE. SO HOW ON EARTH CAN WE JUSTIFY THE LOSS OF AMERICAN LIVES. AS LONG AS WE STAY IN IRAQ YOUNG AMERICANS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE IN VAIN. WE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE MADE OUR POINT VERY CLEAR. WE ARE SICK OF IRAQ AND WE ARE SICK OF OUR DEPENDENCY ON MIDDLE EASTERN OIL.

OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

THE LAST FALLACY I WANT TO ADDRESS IS THAT THE SURGE IS WORKING.

THIS ARGUMENT IS SO CRAZY THAT IT IS HARD TO EXPLAIN.

SURGE means temporary. OUR TROOPS PRESENCE IN THAT COUNTRY OF IRAQ IS THE MAIN REASON FUNDAMENTALIST HAVE FOR ATTACKING US.

WE NEED A PRESIDENT THAT WILL DO WHAT IS BEST FOR AMERICA NOT WHAT IS BEST FOR IRAQ.

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Navy2Chief — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:45:41 GMT

eddiewhere,

Spoken like a p by the last pollerson that has never served. As a recently retired military man (Navy Special Forces), I can assure you that the best way to break the moral of the fighting man/woman is to pull out of a fight without winning it, then and only then was it "for nothing". I along with the vast majority of the active duty military (94% according to the latest polls) support McCain because he will not let us die for nothing and he will not bow to the whims of the "noisy minority".

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Navy2Chief — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:46:49 GMT

eddiewhere,

Spoken like a person that has never served. As a recently retired military man (Navy Special Forces), I can assure you that the best way to break the moral of the fighting man/woman is to pull out of a fight without winning it, then and only then was it "for nothing". I along with the vast majority of the active duty military (94% according to the latest polls) support McCain because he will not let us die for nothing and he will not bow to the whims of the "noisy minority".

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Pianissimo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:26:19 GMT

McCain should draft Colin Powell. I know that Powell does not want to serve, but IMO he's the best bet. First, most Americans admire him and trust his integrity. Second, it would neutralise the race issue in all directions, especially those who are planning to vote for Obama primarily because he is black.

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Jaxs — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:36:04 GMT

Bobby Jindal??? Are you serious?Have you ever been to Louisiana? I wouldn't live there on a bet! Louisiana is always at the bottom of every education, healthcare, environmental list, right below MISS and Alabama. If that is sign of his capabitites - no thanks!

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mjreller@hotmail.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:41:15 GMT

Minnesota has felt the pain of Pawlenty. Budget cuts and falling bridges are his legacy here. He even rejected his own proposal for a light rail project (he later re-approoved it). Uuforyou is right, when McCain loses, Timmy's career will be over just like that turncoat uber-phoney Norm Coleman.

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eldar89 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:42:37 GMT

eddiewhere, caps lock may be cruise control for cool but you still need to steer. stop being an ignorant fool, typing in all caps doesn't give your argument validity or add to its truth.

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spike — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:49:34 GMT

Pawlenty would be a good fit with McCain. In his first term he closed a $4.5 billion budget deficit without raising taxes. This past session was as productive as any in the last 10 years in MN -- including his proposal for one of the country's most agressive renewable energy standards- which was passed. Not sure what you mean with "MN has felt the pain" Pawlenty consistently maintains high approval ratings (59%) which is tough to do for a republican in MN.

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SAGG — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:14:15 GMT

"McCain should draft Colin Powell. I know that Powell does not want to serve, but IMO he's the best bet. First, most Americans admire him and trust his integrity. Second, it would neutralise the race issue in all directions, especially those who are planning to vote for Obama primarily because he is black."

As opposed to the ones who'll vote for McCain because he's White. Got it.

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eddiewhere — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:12:56 GMT

McCain is a good guy however he promotes misguided policies. THE BIGGEST BEING THE IRAQ WAR.

JUST LIKE HILLARY HE JUST DOESN"T GET IT. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT OUT OF IRAQ. THE IRAQ WAR IS WHAT GAVE OBAMA A VICTORY IN IOWA. McCAIN is going to get SMOKED in this election unless he changes his stance on IRAQ.

"NO AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH IRAQI FREEDOM.

ANYONE WHO DISAGREES IS NOT A REAL AMERICAN" eddiewhere 2008

There is this argument out there that I hear our troops repeating over and over agian. WE CANNOT LEAVE UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE WE CANNOT LET OUR BROTHERS DIE IN VAIN.

NOW THAT IS REAL BUL****. THAT STATEMENT IS GOVERNMENT IDEOLOGY AND NOT MILITARY IDEOLOGY.

COLIN POWELL SAID IT BEST. DEFINE YOUR MISSION CLEARLY SET YOUR OBJECTIVES AND USE OVERWHELMING FORCE AKA SHOCK AND AWE to accomplish your mission.

WE HAVE NO CLEAR AGENDA and NO CLEAR OBJECTIVES. WE ARE NOT SURE. SO HOW ON EARTH CAN WE JUSTIFY THE LOSS OF MORE AMERICAN LIVES. AS LONG AS WE STAY IN IRAQ YOUNG AMERICANS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE IN VAIN. WE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE MADE OUR POINT VERY CLEAR. WE ARE SICK OF IRAQ AND WE ARE SICK OF OUR DEPENDENCY ON MIDDLE EASTERN OIL.

OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

THE LAST FALLACY I WANT TO ADDRESS IS THAT THE SURGE IS WORKING.

THIS ARGUMENT IS SO CRAZY THAT IT IS HARD TO EXPLAIN.

SURGE means temporary. OUR TROOPS PRESENCE IN THAT COUNTRY OF IRAQ IS THE MAIN REASON FUNDAMENTALIST HAVE FOR ATTACKING US.

WE NEED A PRESIDENT THAT WILL DO WHAT IS BEST FOR AMERICA NOT WHAT IS BEST FOR IRAQ.

THE LATEST FALLACY IS THAT WE SHOULD STAY UNTIL WE WIN. WE HAVE ALREADY LOST.ESPECIALLY THE AMERICAN TAX PAYER and those poor AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO LOST THEIR LIFE FOR NO LEGITIMATE REASON. THE BLIND JUST CANNOT SEE THAT.

THERE IS ONE CLEAR WINNER IN THIS WAR, HALLIBURTON AND OTHER PRIVATE CONTRACT FIRMS WHO FUNNELED BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, WITH THE HELP OF DICK CHENEY, FROM THE AMERICAN TAX PAYER.

LAUTENBERG REPORT CHECK IT OUT.

YES OBAMA DOES HAVE BIG LEAD AND IT WILL GET EVEN BIGGER BECAUSE McCAIN WANTS TO STAY IN IRAQ.