Mrs. nofate and I were talking about this very thing this morning after she heard one of our local conservative talk radio guys talk about his take on McLame after attending a private affair in Ladue (a very upscale suberb of St. Louis) last night.  For reasons he wouldn't elaborate on he came to believe that it might be Michael Steele, which would, in my mind, solve a couple of McLame's problems quickly.  Steele is certainly no wilting violet when it comes to stating his views.  It just struck me that the whole dynamic might change very quickly if that were to happen.  It also struck me that we will really get to see the racist side of the dumbocrats if that happens.  Clarence Thomas and Condoleeza Rice were warmups.

Another point this radio guy made was that he was very impressed at the way McLame worked the crowd.  He is evidently very adroit at the repartee required and this, radio guy thinks, is part of the reason the Barack of Obama will not condescend to debate or have a town hall meeting with McLame- we all know how good the Barack of Obama can be without a teleprompter and no puppetmasters whispering in his ear.  Argggh!

On a different tack, one of the local TV stations handled the affair by starting out with a mild dustup that occurred when the TV crews filming an interview with McLame did not like being told that they had to use certain camera angles, etc.  They made a point of showing a female campaign worker responding that they didn't need to know who she was, and their reply, "We just want to know who we're working with".  Charles Jaco then went on to do the interview, but I was at work and couldn't watch anymore.   

Update:  Just read expatriot's comment:

McCain needs someone to do his dirty work for him but he also needs to keep himself in the front row.

Steele fits the bill perfectly.  He is definitely "certified black enough to criticize" the Barack of Obama (and his little wife Michelle too!).  This is of course pure speculation.  But it's fun to think about.

"The future is not set.  There is no fate but what we make for ourselves."

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CNN fails to identify the party affiliation of these bozos, but you can bet they're Dumbocrats.

“it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct.” - Justice Antonin Scalia

Is he really good with fundraising? I thought he spent most of his own money in the primary.

I think he'd be good especially for economic advice since neither McCain or Obama have a very good grasp on it.

I can't see McCain picking him though because he didn't like him.

I think he would do best picking an African American to take race off the table and second best would be a woman. African Americans and women are Obama's biggest supporters and also the ones that most easily buy the dems race and sex baiting. Condi Rice would cover both. She would be the best choice.

"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB

Sarah wants to drill.

But I got the impression that McCain doesn't really like Mitt much at all.  And if that's the case, I don't think McCain would choose him.  McCain just strikes me as the type that wouldn't pick a person that would be the most advantageous for his election.  Rather, he'd pick somebody he personally likes and agrees with and wants to have the job. 

I do like that aspect of Senator McCain's personality.

I'm interested in everyone's opinion about a candidate in my congressional district that wants all Republicans to take the following pledge...

I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and esponsibility must be honored.

I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.

I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.

I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.

I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.

I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.

I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.

I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.

FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle or translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm

I have been watching the series Black Gold. I’ve learned a lot more from it than I ever did from Dallas. The biggest thing is that if you tell those West Texas roughnecks there is big pot of gold if the job is done before time they are going to move hell if they have to get to it.

There is lot of money to be passed around like to the companies selling drill pipe, drill bits, drill mud, etc. When the guys get a day off they party and party hard. Bar owners, hotel owners benefit. Let’s face it. So do cathouses.

Drilling in ANWAR may not pump much into the economy of NC but would in Alaska. Drilling in the Rockies may not benefit DC’s economy but just look at what it would do for states like Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. There is a lot of money to be made not just by “BIG OIL.”

The Viking rig brought a well in a little over 2 weeks. They were pumping oil at the rate 300 barrels a day. At today’s pricing the well would bring in $16,000,000 a year. These guys were not working for BIG OIL they were working for a company like the fictious Ewing oil-a bunch of wildcatters. They were taking a lot of risk with their capital.

I think this show needs to be mandatory viewing for Nazi Pelsoi and the MSM because it shows the best of the can do American spirit. Get government out of the way and let those guys DRILL.

Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.

I say pick Alan Keyes, the reason he is not in teh forefront is his bluntness.  He would be a good compliment to McCain, someone to send to these leaders and would make no bones about the mission.  Well if not VP then Secretary of State?

Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.

The Shrub Report reported this news back on July 2.

I guess I will consol myself with a song, an ode to the great Harry Chapin, who died on this date in 1981...

Harry got in his car
And turned the key
Started up and headed up the L.I.E.
Too cheap to get a real car
Had a Volkswagon Rabbit
And that put an end to
Harry's cheap habit
Cause the trucker couldn't stop
So the driver just took aim
And when he hit Harry
Harry burst into flames
You're dead now Harry
And you can't come back
You'd still be alive if
you drove a Cadillac

Double Barf. 

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I am not at liberty to divulge all the reasons Mitt should not be the VP pick, but I can mention I thought he was too quick to raise taxes.

The socialized healthcare thing wasn't very smart either.  I know it wasn't his idea, but he did tout its implementationin the debates.

He's a good man, but there's too much baggage.  <edited for spelling>

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You are correct as to Mitt Romney's assets. But: would evangelicals and Pentecostals accept him as a vice presidential nominee or warm to his candidacy and role on the ticket? Many conservatives have a problem accepting McCain; his VP pick ought to be able to warm up the base.

Bobby Jindal is four years from a VP slot and perhaps eight from a presidential candidacy. Louisiana really does need him. Now. He should be a "surrogate," someone who can help McCain, which the clumsy and politically slow-witted Phil Gramm could not.

Forget people with mostly Congressional experience, not John McCain’s need. He needs a charismatic, articulate running mate, somebody who can respond to policy and personal critiques of McCain and Republicans generally, with wit and style, making points without alienating voters. Most other present or former governors fail McCain's needs, except for Romney and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.

The party convention schedule lets McCain name a choice after Obama. McCain’s pick should be a good counter move. Obama likely will pick Bill Richardson, but could prefer someone else. A woman other than Hillary Clinton? That pick would continually raise the question, why not Hillary? I think Hillary is a stronger possibility than others do, despite Bill’s presence. Obama will do what is expedient to become President and choosing Hillary would be that. (Lenin said that "There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience." Obama practices what Lenin believed.)

Who's strong among conservative Hispanics, if Obama does not choose Richardson? As much as one likes the Diaz-Balart brothers and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, they too bring Congressional experience, not McCain's running-mate need. 

As to women, Gov. Palin does not have much experience, but, from what I have read,will bring much to the ticket. She also could educate McCain on the difference between a few acres of ANWR, the summer resort for billions of mosquitoes, and the Grand Canyon. (I have backpacked in the Brooks Range and love the wilderness as much as anyone, but reason directs the economic use of a few acres of ANWR.)

Obama's experience, or lack of it, will be a factor, but far from the chief one in the election. He is wrong on nearly every issue and challenge facing the United States. In his promised Utopia, the left will rule and the right shall acquiesce.

Can someone please explain the deal with Bush lifting the executive ban? Does he have the power to override Congress or what?