According to our Constitution and the Amendments to it; bigotry against religion, race, and gender was a thing in America’s past. This election cycle appears to have revived it. On the Republican side; some claim bigotry against the Mormon religion contributed to Romney’s loss and some think bigotry against evangelical Christians contributed to Huckabee’s loss. The Democrats are on the verge of dividing their party and the country over racism and/or gender.
Sen. McCain’s choice for his running mate should be a major decision. With the division among the Democrats; the right choice could practically guarantee a victory. McCain needs a consistent moral values VP to appease those on the religious right. From things I have read, they are the ones that have a history of deciding elections. I would also suggest that Sen. McCain chooses someone not currently holding or potentially obtaining an important seat in Government. We cannot afford to take the risk of losing any seats.
The Democrats have reportedly out raised Republicans by a huge margin. That deficit may never be recovered. McCain is considering relying on Gov. funding. With such limited resources; how can he possibly compete with the Democrats in November? In spite of the potential self destruction of the Democrat Party, McCain needs help.
If Obama wins the nomination, there is a potentially extremely high turnout among blacks and young people. He has been successful in reaching astronomical numbers for both. McCain will need some help in the south and among the youth vote. I’ve read that many of the youth actually claim to be conservative. I’ve heard that recent science findings are making informed youth pro-life. A VP candidate that can reach the youth voters could be a real asset.
The right VP choice will also be able to help reach the forgotten middle class. We are the majority of Americans. We need someone that knows what we’re going through; yet still believes in the American dream. Someone that believes we are capable of making it on our own without a socialistic government trying to do it for us.
Romney has stated openly that he’d love the VP position. He appears to be “campaigning” for it. I don’t know how to research to see if he has been successful in bringing lots of money to the McCain campaign. But, according to the GOP elites, Romney is the “money man.” If he can’t do it; it probably can’t be done. Money is important; but can Romney deliver votes from the religious right, southerners, blacks, middle class, and the youth?
If McCain has to campaign during the General Election on limited funds; how can he get the most votes per dollar spent? According to many various articles and blogs; it appears McCain did well with votes earned by dollars spent during the primary election cycle. From what I’ve read; he came in 2nd to only one candidate. Because of his huge grassroots support; Huckabee was the candidate that received the most votes per dollar spent.
It would be nice to see Sen. McCain pick someone he actually likes, admires, and could enjoy campaigning and hopefully working with. Sen. McCain would be smart to think of all of these things when he makes his decision. The future of our country depends on it.
