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It's only important if McCain was to win which I don't think he will. He needs to pick someone who will be ready for presidency because I don't see chicken arms making a full term with his anger and health issues.

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Doesn't make a bit of difference to me who John McCain's VP running mate will be, Jack. I'd rather eat dirt than to vote another Republican executive administration into office.

Since McCain doesn't have a chance of winning on his own, it is important that he choose a running mate that is capable of orchestrating a coup. Maybe somebody with connections to Diebolds electronic voting division, or Karl Rove.

It's important because Cheney has rewritten the role of the VP. The days of having a Spiro Agnew are over. McCain might want to pick Mitt Romney because of his economic strengths, McCain's biggest weakness, but McCain looks so small, old, and inconsequential standing next to the tall, handsome, Presidential-looking Romney, that it will backfire. If McCain wants to win, he should pick Hillary Clinton!

It's important in order to make it appear as though McCain doesn't have dementia. You can bet his pick will be much younger, more energetic and from a red state that is now in 'play' for the Democrats. Thus, my suggestion for McCain is to pick Elvis.

Considering his age and increasing symptoms of becoming incompetent, it could be crucial. Look at pictures of our current president before his election and now, and regardless of how you feel about him, you can tell holding office has been a terrible strain. How McCain, who has to take weekends off to recuperate during his campaigning is going to respond to 24-hour/7-day-a week responsibility is anyone's guess. His choice may well end up being acting President!

Oxford MS
It is very important. I don't support Obama or McCain but a good VP pick could change my mind. Someone like Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich would get me to vote for them.

Very important Jack. The person must be young but not so young as to make McCain look as old as you. Smart but so smart it makes McCain look as ignorant as Bush.

McCain's VP choice will not be seen as important as Obama's choice for his VP. McCain's pick will most likely be further to the right – nothing new or different from the current status quo. Since Obama represents a new course out of this rut our country has gotten into, you would think his choice would also be representative of new and fresh ideas.

Considering the numerous gaffes of McCain and his advanced age, his VP selection is critical. He needs to pick someone who is young and has a good vision of the country's future. This person should not be a warmonger!

No matter who he picks though I'm for OBAMA!

McCAin needs to find a VP that has the respect of the American People who who he will listen to. I"d beg Colin Powell for one four year terms to assist.
Jack Carlson
Minneapolis, Mn

Anybody accepting the VP slot from McCain better get used to the negativity that McCain is using. He's going on and on and on about Obama. His campaign is getting very negative. And I think that is just a major try to overcome his hopeless loss.

Considering his age, and his lack of economic knowledge, and his need for someone to help him with his bloopers, he should pick someone young and moldable. Because nobody with any sense is going to want to follow McCain into World War III.

His age and health makes his VP pick very, very important. That person could quite possibly become President. So far as November goes, it doesn't matter much who he picks; Obama will defeat himself, with the dubious help of the smear merchants, and his past associations and decisions.

Personally, I do not want either of them. We had good candidates, but they were either ignored to death or demonized.

Seriously, who really cares, this VP selection won't suddenly change my vote. I care about this country and I refuse to cede anymore power to the party that left it in ruins through 8 years of Bush and 12 years of a GOP congress

Since McCain wouldn't be much different from GW, he would be better of if he picks Dick Chenney.

It is important. I don't recall a candidate who inspires his party to stay home on election day more than John Bush McCain.

If he doe snot make a wise choice for his running mate, his low chances become even less.

Frankly, Jack, I don't give a darn. It will be someone cut from the same cloth, and that won't do any of us any good, unless we're millionaires or more, of course.

The Republicans are looking at the 2012 election and don't appear to be over concerned about a V.P choice for John McCain so they aren't going to sacrifice their "cream of the crop".

Jack, its as important as Hillary Clinton paying of her outstanding debt right now. We know it has to be done but if it gets done we do not really care that much.

His pick will be a one day news story. There is nobody out there on the Republican side that can help him stand up to the wave of change that will sweep the country in November.

McCain's pick for Vice President will be as important as his choosing Phil Gramm as his chief economic advisor. Unless McCain can convince Jesus or Oprah Winfrey to join his ticket, he's going down in a landslide.

He could pick Micky Mouse and it wouldn't matter to me. No, wait... I take that back.. with Micky, we might get free passes to Disneyland or something of value. With McCain, there's nothing for anyone who makes under $250,000.00 a year.

Nada, zipp, zero. McCain represents the OLD guard in Washington and as I am 64 and ready to retire, so should he!! Every time I see McCain I remember how many of my friends died in VIetnam, another wrong war we never could "win"! I see in McCain the friends my grandchildren have lost in Iraq, another wrong war we never can "win"!!
Out with the old, in with the new!!! Peace is Patriotic!!

Jack,

It's not. The party of ideas, is now the party of ideology. There are simply too few good men with any big ideas and McCains pick will merely serve to steal media attention.

Any new ideas his running mate may bring has already been struck dead by the hole McCain's advisors have dug him into.

Jack,
Given McCains age, very important. He needs some one new young and vibrant with fresh ideas who is willing to play second bananna. Not likely to find anyone that fits that discription.

McCain has two directions to go with his choice for VP.

Someone much younger that might have to take over should he win because it is obvious to me that he probably won't be able to govern the full 4 year term.

His second option...and my reccomendation...would be to have someone run simply to get the campaign expierence for the 2012 election, since I don't think he has a snow ball's chance this year.

I couldn't care less who he chooses. He could choose Barney for all I care. Obama is the one I'm voting for.

It is very important due to his age. The one person we will not see get the nod is Gov. Piyush Jindal, (Bobby is just a nickname). Two years as a US Representative in the House and less than 2 years as a govenor, 37 years old, and no foreign policy experience will blow all of McCain's claims against Obama of inexperience out the window. Then when they have to tell the American people that his parents came here from India in the late 60's or early 70's should finish off the McCain run for Presidency. You think people are racist in this country, try to tell them that their next VP has strong ties to India, one of the Countries that is getting a lot of American jobs.

It's not important at all because he's not going to win.

Very important. Obviously, his age makes it more likely his VP will eventually become president. Also, he needs to energize the traditional Republican base and at the same time appeal to moderates and independents–which seems to me next to impossible. Too bad Jesus Christ isn't available.

i will vote for mccain,regardless of his v.p. choice. however i must admit i would really prefer he pick colin powell. this man has so much to offer. his integrity, intelligence, service, and dedication to our country are on par with sen. mccain, and his political ideology is moderate like mccain. this would be the perfect ticket in my book.

Jack
Considering this guy is older than you and I, and not the healthiest person I have seen, picking a strong VP becomes very important as who ever the canidate is could be the president real quick.

Jack, he needs to counter the age issue, so he needs a younger VP. Given his age, that's probably pretty easy to find.

With all his health problems,McCain should pick some one who could be President. It doesn't matter to me as I still won't vote him!

Very important. He needs Justin Timberlake.

It's very important. Considering McCain's age, it's very likely his VP would serve as president before it's all said and done.

Boise, ID

it is insignificant.this is the year,the people of the united states,will take their country back,from those who are trying to wreck it.namely,republicans like mccain,bush,cheney,and rove.they have ruined the gop for years to come ,if not forever.their presidential pick is just as insignificant.it won't matter.

Of course it's important.

McCain needs to find someone, who has top notch skills in the tapping of shoulders, and whispering into ears.

If Leiberman were the best he would have picked him already. Must be a tall order to fill.

if he had a feminist running mate that might help alot. but i dont think there are any feminists in the GOP. most of them are leftists. the exact oposite of the GOP ideology

Makes no difference, Jack. McSame can pick Hallie Berry and it wouldn't make a darn bit of difference. Americans want change this election cycle; he ain't it.

About as important as my selection of green olives in lieu of black olives with my martini last night as I looked at my paycheck. What recession?

Who McCain picks Jack is very important, at least to McCain. So much so that he is timing it right in the middle of Obama's world tour.

very important............. he needs romney for his money. doug in arkansas

Hey Jack
McCain can pick who he wants to pick, he is still the Capt. of the Titanic and who cares who his Ex. O. was
Cinti, Ohio

If McCain is elected it won't matter if a trained chimp is his Vice President. His policies will keep us at war, keep us from economic viability and keep us hated around the world. The United States won't recover from the Bush years and will move further and further from what the founders of our country had in mind. It's frightening to think about.

Who cares? He comes off as a tired old man and picking a smart young one will only emphasize how much he is over the hill. The guy is only a couple of years older that I am, so I know old!!

It will make no difference. There are too many anti-war voters who do not want to see McCain elected. Also, McCain is showing more and more of his memory decline as time goes by.

Right now it is like asking someone to be First Mate on the Titanic, all the while knowing it will sink. Republicans missed their chance to have a shot at this election when they snubbed Ron Paul.

Jack,
It is extremely important. McCain can boast experience on just about everything over Obama, but he is weak on the economy. His pick, if strong on internal economic affairs could be the decisive move in a close chess match.

As the Wolfman says from time to time on major breaking news it's HUGE, HUGE Jack.

Not important. Given McSame’s bush-like inability to see reality, he will probably pick someone like Phil Gramm. If the voters are dumb enough to vote for a 3rd Bush term, they are terminally stupid and will vote for McSame no matter who he picks.

None of McCain's other jokes have been funny, maybe his VP pick will cause uncontrollable laughter.

Jack: McCain's V.P. choice is very important due to his health issues and age. The V.P. is one heart beat away from the Oval Office. It is an important choice for any presidential candidate. But for McCain it is 10 times more important to chose the right person.

John
Alabama

Sorry Jack, he could pick Jesus for VP and still lose in November.

I couldn't care less who John McCain's second in command would be, because if he wins my life will be ruined. I'm a mother of three, working two jobs, and I can't find my louse of a husband to send me a dime now and then. That old geezer's got nothing for me, no matter who sits next to him on the "Stray Walk Express".

jack,not important at all,i'm not voting for mccain anyway

I have been sitting here making a list of possibilities that would help him but I can't fill in the first one so that I can do the second one. He just comes across as so pitifully inept that I feel sorry for him. Consider that I, who can get on line and use the internet, at the age of 78 plus am pitifully inept myself. I would suggest that he randomly choose ten social security numbers and randomly choose one of those ten.

Jack,

Given the mans age it is very important. MCCain needs to select a young person with vision, enthusium and new ideas. Chances of finding that in the Republican party are remote at best.

Well Jack, It doesn't really matter... McCain has no chance at winning this election... {I hope}

Maybe McCain can ask "Lil Bush" from Comedy Central to be his running mate?

Then i'll maybe vote for him.. Lil Bush is a very wise young man... That's what makes his character even more hilarious.

About as important as last years news is today.
Judie
St. Augustine, Fl

It won't matter the majority of voters will elect McCain out of fear regardless of who is his VP.

He needs to pick someone who can discreetly whisper in his ear and correct all the errors of fact he keeps making.

Carol from California

Ultimately it is the single most important decision will make this election. Because if he doesn't find a running mate who can walk on water, he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell to get elected.

Few presidents have ever died in office. Of those that did their replacements were of no consequence or importance. A vice president in America is just as important as the last guy to come across the finish line at the Boston Marathon. Yep.... Irrelevant.

A tall handsome dude will make McCain shorter and less attractive. A really short dude with a winning streak might help.

would not even help if it was GOD

Politicans are always talking bi-partisianship and crossing the aisle.Maybe he could make a phone call to the former first lady.
That's the only way in hell McCain could be our next President.

kenny Chadbourn N.C.

The V. P. pick for both candidates are extremely important this election. McCain needs to choose a younger, energetic, strong person whom the voters could envision as President. McCain does give the impression that he's too old for the job (sadly, his boat left eight years ago).

Jack, I don't think McSame's VP pick is important at all. I do not believe that there is ANYTHING that McSame can do to win this election! There are, however, any number of things that Sen Obama can do to lose it. We Democrats do enjoy shooting ourselves in the foot!

The only thing of importance is someone younger, healther, still has his mind intact, and knows something about the economy.. None of these apply to McCain. But few believe it will be important, since he probably will not win.

None whatever unless he can walk on water, and I don't think that is going to happen. I have always admred John McCain, but this is one time that he hasn't a chance in Hades of winning the Presidency. He is going from a hero, to a defeated presidental candidate. At least he will be going down without a shot being fired, and as a free man.

Pictures of Obama journey to Europe and Middle East is too powerful for anyone to doubt the president and commander-in-chief status. He has taken away the only strength of McCain. Obama will return to U.S.A and should say:.."I came, I saw, I conquered".. God bless U.S.A.

he needs someone who can find china on a map.

Jack, it absolutely makes no difference who McCain picks because there's not a snowballs chance in hell that he will become president .

NOT IMPORTANT to me, i do not care if he puts Jesus as his V.P. i will NEVER vote for him.

Not important as long as he refuses to refute Gramm's economic policies. He got rid of the man but has not distanced himself from Gramm's economic policies. Until that time, he is a certain loser, no matter who he picks.

ABINGDON, MD.

i can care less, neither party listen to 'WE THE PEOPLE"
they forget us, and do as they darn please.

Jack:
Whomever he picks they are NOT going to help.
The GOP is in the toilet.
McShame is TOAST.
BARACK THE VOTE '08 !!!

It really doesn't matter unless he picks Hillary – which would be a "first". Fayetteville, NC

Relavtively important. You know that the Dems will be hammering McCain on his age, so youth is important. However, a lot of GOP people are nervous at how liberal McCain is, so he also needs to quell those fears too. I feel that Huckabee would be a good choice, but that Colin Powell would be the best, as he also takes that whole "race" issue out of the equation.

I won't be surprised if the GOP replaces McCain at the convention with someone else, particularly if he keeps having memory lapses and continues using questionable judgment in personnel matters (e.g., Gramm). If he remains the standard bearer for the Party, then his VP will either be Lieberman, his friend, or Romney, a Party favorite. Either way, it no longer matters to me because I can't vote for him based on his record and his change from the 2000 Straight Talk Express.

I think the choice is very important for McCain. The election will be close and a running mate that can change the color of a state from 2004 (Like Romney and Michigan) could very well swing the results in McCain's favor.

John who?

Superman couldn't save McCain's sinking ship torpedoed by the media and the dark shadow of George W. Bush. It's over. Cue the fat lady.

McCain needs help. He is not exciting the republican base. Just an indicator of republican excitement: I have not seen one John McCain bumper sticker yet, nor a yard sign. I live near heavily republican Orange County, California, and I see Obama stuff everywhere. In fact I still see Bush/Cheney bumper stickers (first and second term), but nothing with McCain. Think about it: Have you seen one?

I believe it's critical that McCain pick a younger VP so someone will be awake at 3 o'clock, am or pm, to answer that red phone when something is happening in the world.

Since McCain (I know, I’m beating a moribund horse) isn’t getting any younger, he will need to select a more youthful person to be his VP, and since McCain has poor grades in Economics (and Georgraphy!), the choice of Mitt Romney might help.
But in the chain of being the next president, McCain is the weakest link.
His VP selection might not help that much.

El Paso, Texas

Mccain's Vice presidential choice does not matter at all. No matter who he chooses he is still not going to be elected in November because Mccain equals a third term of George Bush and no matter who he chooses for vice president he will have the same views and we as Americans are just tired of the old politics. Obama 08.

The Vice Presidential pick is always important, Jack. Who he chooses and why says a great deal about the head of the ticket. The Commentariat will endlessly parse and analyze the meaning and impact of the Chosen. At the moment it appears that the most important quality of whoever gets the offer is to be willing to sign on to a rapidly sinking and directionless ship taking a short trip to Nowhere.

Pablo in Arlington Texas

If McCain progresses far enough to have a chance to appoint a VP,
it better be some one very strong, very smart and who can represent the Republican party well and who can relate to the American people.

Unless Jesus Christ returns to earth and becomes his vice president it will not matter to me who he picks I will not be voting for him.

It is very important. He is already showing signs of senility.

Joe St Louis,MO

He needs to select a running mate that knows more than a noun a verb and the surge is working.

I don't know. Look who Bush chose and it didn't work out.

Since he would be the oldest person ever elected to the office the VP choice is very important since he could be taking office, keeping McCain's health in mind. Perhaps he'll pick his good buddy, Joe Leibermann, he's 5 years younger. If I were McCain I'd chose someone not eligible for Social Security.

Personally I think it has to be Romney with just two topics energy and the economy(with what I'm hearing about Texes thinking of moving) maybe the dear old rev if the dems bring it up LOL.

He brings to much to the table you know private weath maker and all, Michigan, the North east, Utah?

Jindal is to young you know the experience card and all, one for the future. Anyhow I beleive he will force the issue of off shore drilling. Just like old Charlie over their in FL popular governers can help in the old college thing we got going here.

After seeing the sad, sorry parade of GOP presidential hopefuls last year, its hard to see where a good VP choice might come from. If Condi Rice was not fatally tied to Bush and Chevron, she might have some potential. Mitt Romney has a nice tan, but unfortunately, he would also be required to speak without inserting his size 10 into his mouth. McCain might as well just choose someone he likes so they can enjoy the slow ride into obscurity together and maybe have a laugh along the way.

It will only be important if he picks someone with a major in economics and a minor in geography!!

He should pick Hillary for VP and see if she's willing to leave the Democratic party for the chance to be president. Afterall, the Dems don't seem to be giving her and Bill much love lately. And let's face it, it would certainly demonstrate new ideas, bi-partisanship and McCain's mavick reputation (not to mention hardly being Bush's 3rd term).

Well first consideration should be someone who knows the difference between Iraq, Iran and Pakistan as well as their geographic locations. The other consideration should be someone who was born in the 1900's.

Very important!! You have to remember how easy it was to fix the election in Florida and in the end get Bush elected. What if they do it again? The only thing protecting Americans from a president who knows nothing about running anything would be a VP that could at least offer suggestions.

Jack I'm not sure it will make any difference. One thing for sure though...they need to find someone with a name McCain can remember. How about "Chuck O'Slavakia?" There's a name that keeps coming up in most of McCains recent speeches. He must be a front runner!

It's only really important to the person he picks. Whoever it is will likely damage their own political future as they will be forever associated with McCain's self destructive campaign.

The only way McCain's pick will be significantly effective is if he picks somebody with really southern religious credibility. Everyone knows the bible belt doesn't vote on issues Jack. If McCain wants to win, he needs somebody who can use the pulpit a little better than he can.

Cannot see how it will make much of a Diff. The question is whether or not the US is ready for a Black President. Nothing else matters.

It's very important. This lucky soul will be able to tell his grand-kids that he once ran for Vice President, and lost.

Jack,

It is a crucial choice. I hope it's not Bloomberg or Huckabee because I like them.

Don't matter cause he/she will be just as a big of a crook as the man running for president. We are screwed.

Will anybody the actually wants to be John McCain's VP please raise your hand? Hmm, maybe they didn't hear what I said or they are saving themselves for 2012.

doesnt matter at all, McCain's like a twice baked potato.

I have the most uncomfortable feeling that in November McCain will win. 4 or 8 more years of Bush III. If you thought the Patriot Act restricted your freedoms wait to see Act II of National Security, the NeoCon Way.

McCain's veep choice is exactly as important as Dewey's choice was against Truman in 48. People don't remember the loser veeps for very long.

McCain's choice of VP is extremely important. Given his McCain's age (72) & economic weakness, I hope that his choice will be Mitt Romney. I believe Romney will put him over the top in November. He's much younger, has great moral values, & economics is his strong point. Given the current state of our economy, this seems like a no-brainer to me.

Extraordinarily important in the hopefully unlikely, yet horribly chilling, scenario where he is elected in November. I have no doubt, after watching my father suffer for years with Alzheimers, that we are starting to see McCain's loss of faculty, and it's very possible that his VP will have to step in sooner rather than later.

That having been said, there is not one person that he could choose that would make me come over to the dark side of the Republican party, at least not as far as this Presidential election goes.

I don't think it will matter all that much Jack!
McCain is just not cut out to be a president. Let's face it some people are ment to be leaders, and some people are angry they're not.
I wish John McCain well in his retirement.

Monumental considering he'll be choosing someone who's everything he's not!

Any candidates VP pick is important, but it will do little to change voter's opinions. People always vote for the top of the ticket. For those who think picking Mitch Romney will sway Michigan voters need to rethink. Most Michiganders have little idea who George Romney was...that was about 40 years ago. Michigan will vote its pocketbook and that is not good news for McCain.

None of McCain’s other jokes have been funny, maybe his VP pick will cause uncontrollable laughter.

The only way McCain's choice for VP becomes important is if he chooses Hillary Clinton.

jack, it doesn't matter what mccain picks his vp.. i watched the california debate when all the GOPS jumped on mccain.. now all of the sudden, they want to be picked, go figure.. if he picks romney, he will lose the south like huckbee says..so his best bet is to get a fresh person who doesn't have any problems in their closet. but as a voter, i frankly my dear, i give a damn!

Jack –

As long as he picks somebody who is not as senile as he appears, it can only help.

Not too important Jack as it will take a huge error for Obama to lose!!
The Republican candidate isn't the issue but the Republican message sure as hell is!!

Sorry Jack, but not to unkind, but simply, Very Little!

McCain's VP pick is crucial to his sucess. McCain's age and medical history of cancer create a real possibility that his VP will become President, so it's important that his pick be well-qualified. Also, there are some potential Republican VPs who were real duds as primary candidates and who would probably be duds as VP. McCain has to add some excitement to his campaign with his selection and create a sense that he is a winner.

Jack: It is about as important as picking your nose.......

It is important, in a long term since, his pick may give some insight to who Barack may be facing in four years.

It maybe important for Sen. McCain. But, I really don't care who Sen. McCain taps as his V.P. choice. Sen. McCain could ask God to be his V.P. & I still won't vote for him.
Patricia
Palmdale, Ca.

It's about as important as the side dish of a meal I'm not going to order.

Mary Jo
Pittsburgh

It doesn't matter one whit to me, I wouldn't vote for him if he was the last man standing. I'm voting for Obama.

People don't vote for the Vice President. If they did, Michael Ducacus would have won over Bush no. 1. Lloyd Benson had it all over Dan "Bozo" Quayle and mopped the floor with him during the debates. McCain needs Lieberman as his running mate so Joe can stand over his shoulder and protect him from his "senior moments."

jack, he should pick Wolf. so both of you can campaingn for him at the situation room.

Jack, I'ts important that he picks someone with overseas knowledge and experience..I'm sick of hearing he's the expert of the economy and knows how to win a war..Which war is he talking about? And his lack of geography knowledge is nothing but comic relief...kind of like Bush when he talks...

Who ever he picks, I hope their memory is better than his and his campaign staff. Romney is trying to buy the position and Lieberman, is trying to talk his way into a position. Who ever runs with him, is at risk of loosing their seat in the senate or what ever position. And right now it is too big of a risk for them.

Jack, i don't think anything is going to help him not even a vp pick ,but I think he should wait to announce until the dems. convention ,maybe Barack will give a few minutes in front of the 75,000. I am still voting for Romney he looks like a use car salesman to me. Connie from Indiana

Jack,

I don't think it means much to most people, McCain's VP pick certainly means very little to me, I am already sure it's Mitt "The Patriotic Quote Book" Romney. Most people are well aware that a VP pick is purely political to bolster your campaign in areas where it is hurting. What I would rather see from the senator is a definition of victory, and defeat in Iraq, since he seems to think his opponent is so misguided. Wait didn't the Bush administration just lift a page out of Obama's Iraq policy book... Can former presidents be VP's? This failed campaign is in for a long ride.

McCain's V.P. pick will be very important, as it sets that individual up as a contender for the 2012 GOP presidential primary.

Harry
Ky.

The VP choice is only important if the Republicans are planning to jettison McCain at the last minute and get someone who can do better against Obama.

Otherwise, its not important at all since with McCain at the top, the ticket is going to lose.

It means absolutely nothing. Unless, he can come up with an exact (and I hate this stuff) ‘clone’ of Barack Obama.

Jack,
McCain's VP choice is very important at his age.

It doesnt matter Jack, McCain will lose...though someone young might help him get support

Jack,

It's not important to me. I'm not voting for him.

Sen. McCain needs to add some vigor to his humdrum campaign especially in the context of Sen. Obama's current momentum. The only VP candidate for McCain that could cause the media to shift 180 degrees in his direction is Hillary Clinton. They both have mastered playing the victim to build momentum and sympathy.

Jack, he should pick Hannah Montana, then he will get some
of the younger voters!

It doesn't matter at all because McCain is wrong on every issue that most of Americans care about. He could put a resurrected Ghandi on the ticket and I still wouldn't vote for him.

Makes no difference, Jack. John McCain won't be President.

When is John McCain going to understand the WAR is over! al Malaki is not going to sign on to U.S. troops staying as an 'Occuping Force' in IRAQ, a Soverign Nation with a duly elected Government.

There won't be a UN Resolution for troops to stay beyond 2010 period. al Malaki knows it & so does Bush and Obama has known it all along.

John McCain is out of touch.

That's why we're been fed this 'aspirational time horizon' rhetoric. Just another euphenism.

Signed: a 'Typical' white woman from the Bahamas

This idea of McCain picking his candidate this week was probably leaked by his campaign, and the media just is eating it up. The only people stupider than the American electorate are the knee jerk fools running the major broadcast and cable networks. McCain just doesn't want Obama to look presidential, and you all are just playing that violin for him.

It is very important. It will be selected w/ the sole purpose of winning a couple of states that McCain couldn't win otherwise. Qualifications be damned...nothing else matters but winning.

Doesn't matter, He can't win! There is no way a Republican can win after what they have done to this country!

Mccain should select Romney. He needs the 2nd strongest person from his party to solidify him as a real candidate. Again, Mccain has so many things going against him– his age, his war stance, his position on Iraq, his flip flops on taxes, he needs someone with strong integrity. After seeing Mccain's campaign against Obama, I truly feel sorry for him. He is terrible speaking off the cuff, or without a script. I am a conservative Democrat who doesn't really want to jump on the Obama bandwagon... but if Mccain does not have someone presidential to cover his gaffes then Mccain's presidential term will look even more silly than G.W. Bush's.

McCain will mostly pick the money exec for VP, this will help him re-define McCain's Budget balance and over abuse of the congress (both houses) addition of spending the people's money.

I think it is important and he needs a businessman in there with him – Mitt Romney is his best choice, with Mike Huckabee a close second. With either of these 2 as his VP, I would consider voting for McCain instead of Obama. I am concerned about McCain's age and think he needs to look at his VP pick like FDR did in 1944.

I would love to see McCain pick Hillary Clinton for his VP, wouldn't that place a big thorn in Obama's side. Obama is so arrogant he will not pick Hillary because Michelle says NO Hillary!!! Lately Obama is nothing but a big media circus.

Rose
Glendale

I don't think anyone really cares, so why doesn't he just pick you?

wow... that is actually a scary question... he needs to make a good choice just to be average... he should at least ask Al Gore, perhaps the inventor of the internet can encourage him to learn how to use it.

I wonder if the Pope could help get him elected? I am waiting for him to become a Catholic.

Who Cares!!!

Cheers,

Jim

Not very important unless something happens to McCain in office, because the RNC will be running the nation anyway in a McCain presidency.

Jack,his pick has the importance of "warm spit on a dogs back".He doesnt have a clue or chance of getting elected.

Jack,

McCain's VP pick is not important by itself. It is only important when Obama makes his VP pick.

All this talk of Piyush (yes I used his legal name PIYUSH) Jindal being the potential McCain VP pick is a bunch B.S.! It is a shame that the GOP Party leaders are using Jindal in this way.

Personally, I hoping McCain picks Jindal. With Jindal on the McCain ticket, all the talk of Obama being too young and inexperienced is thrown out the window. There is no way a McCain/Jindal ticket will appeal to the Republican base. I can easily see Bob Barr garnering 35% of the Republican support if a McCain/Jindal ticket is put forth.

Throw Hillary under the bus and pick Condi.......

He or she better be in top physical shape !! Just in case.

VP's don't have much to do in gov't, except assume the role of Pres if something happens. In McCains case, because of his advanced age, I believe his VP choice will be very important. Whoever he picks, and I hope it's Romney, is better than McCain himself. McCain has no charisma, is terrible at articulating his point, and is too old to really care about how his policies will affect everyone. The VP just could be the bounce that McCains boring campaign needs. I won't vote for him though, no matter what.

As important as Wolf including you in his daily schedule so that I can watch Situation Room.

Americans vote for the person who is running for President. In all my years of voting, never have I hear someone say they are voting for the Vice President.

Who cares...as long as he has a heartbeat.

Clearly, based on what we are hearing from McCain...he is as confused as the current president. The selection is not very important since McCain has no chance of beating Obama.

I think the only thing McCain can do to swing the attention to himself would be to ask Hillary Clinton to be his VP. That would be a show-stopper! It would also showthat he wants to reach across the aisle to Democrats. It's unlikely, but i don't put anything past the Republicans!

Will it McCain/Romney or Romney/McCain? It may of course be Romney/McCain for now since it will be Romney/somebody pretty soon.

It really doesn't matter who McCain picks for his VP. His is a sinking ship if he is the captain. I say he should pick Bob Dole. Then he could use this slogan: 'Over 140 years of experience! Vote McCain/Dole in 08'

How often have we heard that people vote for the person at the top of the ticket? If that's the case, then it doesn't matter. Maybe Mitt Romney would be willing to dump some more of his millions into another losing campaign, because he would again be on the losing end.

NOT.

after what i just read about his many geograpical gaffs, maybe he should canvas the university of arizona for a geography professor.then his choice will have the same importance as a seeing eye dog is to a sightless person.

Looking at these national polling numbers should make John McCain feel good. Everyone keeps saying it's going to be Obama in a land slide, but almost every poll is within the margin of error. It wouldn't be surprising to see him try and stir up some excitement within the evangelical base by selecting Mike Huckabee. Most evangelicals will vote for McCain, but a greater evangelical turnout bodes well for McCain.

Jack that's ....anybody that even puts his name close to McWar's is an

IDIOT.

The only person McCain could choose that would effect the election is Hillary Clinton. Outside of that people just don't care about VPs.

Incredibly important. McCain needs to pick someone younger, more aware of the facts, good with the economy–maybe someone who knows that Iraq and Pakistan don't share a border.

Jack,
To me McCain's V.P. pick is not important to me at all, i don't like him or his policies. Anyone who teams up with McCain, will also be a loser.
Carl in Illinois

Extremely important. Those people planning to vote for McCain better be looking at the V.P. as the potential President . The Presidency ages anyone, and McCain cannot afford anymore aging.

Jack,

McBush VP pick is a joke! He is only talking about it now, because Obama is getting so much media coverage and he's not even here in the U.S. Actually it sounds like jealously to me. The GOP days are numbered and they know it. There's a new sheriff in town and his name is Obama!

Well, two old farts will just smell twice as bad.

I don't really care. McCain has become very underhanded. I do not trust him and NO MATTER who he selects, will not help him.

Very important. Lieberman would be the best pick. He already has experience keeping him straight with the Sunnis and Shiites. Perhaps he can give him a geography lesson and tell him the news about Czechoslovakia

Razicudlo – Las Vegas

A great team possesses a magical quality greater than the individual players.

As an Independent leaning toward McCain, I think it is VERY important. I've signed up for e-mails from both campaigns and my perception is that Obama is out-campaigning McCain by a wide margin. He certainly knows how to capture the attention of the media. Frankly, Sen McCain needs some help right now and needs to jerk a know in his staff to get things rolling. A good VP choice will draw lots of press. He needs some youth but must have someone who is qualified to take over. But then, that probably does not matter since most will be as qualified as the current opposition.

Chatham, VA

MCcain's pick is important because he has to pick someone who's a lot younger than he is. The republicans ought to be ashame of themselves for putting that old man up as their candidate.

He needs to do something instead of waiting for Obama to do something wrong. Jindall would be a great pick or Crist

Very important because he needs to have someone tell him the difference between Shia and Sunni and that Pakistan does not border Iraq. Perhaps he should hire Lieberman so that he will have someone correct him with his aging mind.

This year, more than others, its very important. Thers only one pick; Carly Fiorina; he'll get a lot of the displaced Hillary fans; and besides, she bright, obvioulsy knowledgeable about buisness, and does well in front of the camera.

McCain-Fiorina wins the election.

well its important because if he goes then theres sombody to pick up the slack and try to bring in younger voters for the republican party

About as important as the Cafferty File is to the Situtation Room. The VP pick provides some collerfull commentary to a relatively boring Presidential candidate.

His pick will be about as important as the music they played on the Titanic..............as it was going down

I think the main issue here is age. If he picks someone too young, the differences between them will be too stark and will only serve to highlight his age.

It's very important! And it needs to be someone who can stand up to McCain if he's elected. I know it's not nice to speculate, but how many 72-year old's take on one of the toughest jobs in the world? IF (God forbid) senility set in, who is the person in a potential McCain administration who could speak truth to power for the good of the nation? Only his wife, a strong VP or a very trusted advisor could take that on. The wife or advisor may be inhibited by personal feelings.

It would matter if he picked a woman.

Right now McCain is about the most ridiculous illiterate candidate the U.S. has ever produced. Absolutely no one can help him now. Send him a geography book will ya?

I believe that with McCain's certain doom in this presidential election a VP pick at this point is mute, unexciting and by far about as boring as listening to Jack.

The selection of the VP for both Democrat and Republican is paramount. McCain needs a VP who is strong where he is lacking. That candidate definitely should be younger. If I were making the choice, I would choose Mitt Romney hands down. If the US ever needed a person in a leadership position who excels in economics and finance, it's now.

Bush 41 picked Dan Quayle, does the VP really matter?

How important was the second mate on the Titanic?

Sure, McCains pick is important, given his age (and his increasing confusion); but won't a young VP pick alongside him just make it obvious just how old and out of touch McCain really is?

Jack, in all honesty, who really cares who he picks for his VP running mate? He's not going to win anyway.

McCain's VP pick is not important at all. He is not going to be elected.

Jack it's only important to McCain, MOST Americans don't care who his VP is, he's NOT going to win. Every country clearly endorses Obama and I for one is sick of McCain's boring, lame and babbling speeches. He's constantly confused in his statements and comes off totally foolish.

We CAN'T have a Commander-In-Chief who can't make any statements that are accurate or legit. McCain is desperate and fumbling all over the place. Even is staff states he needs a NEW staff! What?

Why would it matter who he wants to place on a losing ticket.

His VP choice is key. Considering his age, he will need a VP that will be able to lead the country as well as to attract the younger voters.

McCain's VP doesn't matter at all, seeing as though that person is just another part of the losing team.

About as important as George Bush's positive impact on U.S. history.

None. It would only be important if he were to win.

Jack,

If he picked Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, it would be very important because it would be a twofer. He would have the first Indian-American on a national ticket and the first VP candidate (to my knowledge) to participate in an exorcism. Talk about making your head spin!

Without a strong pick for the Vice President that shows knowledge in the economy, McCain will not be able to overcome the popularity of Obama. If he were smart, his choice would be Hillary Clinton...

All VP picks are important. The man or woman needs to be qualified should the unthinkable happen. My VP choice for McCain is Carly Fiorina.

Scottsdale, AZ

It's not important because Obama will be the next president. The news media will make sure of it.

Seriously, Jack, does it really matter??? Based on the way he is running this campaign, I don’t think he even wants to win. He looks like a deer in headlights when asked anything, and keeps messing up facts. If this isn’t Bush all over again, I don’t know what is!

All Republican VP Nominees are the same to me.just different faces and ages.God forbid if McCain wins in November and due to his feeble nature,memory lapse and health issues.His Vp will be have to be the President of the United States.Should I say President Romney?SORRY,Im sick already…

A bad pick will hurt him far more than a good pick will help.

Bill From Humble

Jack,

Bless his heart, John needs to pick someone who is good company and won't bail on him until the last vote is counted in November.

Everybody knows "misery loves company". His veep candidate might as well be someone he likes – plays cards or Twister or whatever – to pass the time with before The Phone Call.

Only if he picks someone who knows the Iraqi-Pakistan border.

He will need to get someone to help spice up his insipid candidacy !
Can you tell it is dinner time!
Thanks Jack!

Jack

It is crucial. I have watched election coverage for some time now, and I don't think McCain thinks well on his feet. It seems like he has been fed many talking points and that is all he can spew out. Blah, blah, blah. He better get a dynamic V.P. with some charisma and insight into economic issues, or the Republicans will have to dig up the underhanded playbook to win this election.

McCain’s VP announcement will be better timed the week following the Democratic convention. McCain and the American people deserve a “no ghost in the closet” running mate like Mitt Romney.. Romney is not beholden to any special interest groups and like he did with the 2002 Olympics provide leadership to advance our economy forward.

Paul, Arizona

if he pick the kid how can he say that barrack obama is not ready to be commander and chief.

McCain's VP pick isn't important - not now, anyway. He will hold that card for another month or two and try to steal Obama's VP announcement thunder with his own pick. The buzz over a VP announcement is only a feint to blunt Obama's momentum from his overseas trip. It seems like McCain's moves are reactions to Obama's campaign - he is playing defense.

its' about as important as watching paint dry, jack