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Thunderball · 02-14-2008, 02:13 PM

Makes sense to me. Seems like the preamble to a McCain-Romney ticket.

From Romney's Point of View: He wants to be President one day, and sometimes being the VP first is a good way to go. He'd be 69 in 2016, which is still "young" enough to run. If anything happens to McCain, he'd be President.

From McCain's Point of View: This brings the hard right back into the fray and they need to bring out that vote to win. McCain appeals to moderates and independents, Romney appeals to the hardcore conservatives. He would have a running mate 10 years his junior in case something happens. Romney also has very deep pockets for a strong campaign.

As for McCain's age... 71 and in good shape is a pretty limited risk. He'd be 79 when he steps down, which is still around the average life expectancy.

02-14-2008, 02:13 PM	#4
Thunderball Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Makes sense to me. Seems like the preamble to a McCain-Romney ticket. From Romney's Point of View: He wants to be President one day, and sometimes being the VP first is a good way to go. He'd be 69 in 2016, which is still "young" enough to run. If anything happens to McCain, he'd be President. From McCain's Point of View: This brings the hard right back into the fray and they need to bring out that vote to win. McCain appeals to moderates and independents, Romney appeals to the hardcore conservatives. He would have a running mate 10 years his junior in case something happens. Romney also has very deep pockets for a strong campaign. As for McCain's age... 71 and in good shape is a pretty limited risk. He'd be 79 when he steps down, which is still around the average life expectancy. Last edited by Thunderball; 02-14-2008 at 02:30 PM.