I hope that McCain chooses Jindal or Palin.

In the meantime, Obama = Bush 3:
Same mantra : change and unity
Same facade : charming
Same personality: arrogant and ambitious
Same leadership skills: inept

Obama = Bush 3

Gracious unlike the sissy liberals going "pick me" "pick me" "pick me".

Better than Dan Quayle or Mitt Romney at least…but he's too much of an unknown on the national scale to help much.

ROMNEY! ROMNEY!! ROMNEY!!!

"Oh, I didn't graduate medical school for being an idiot!"

Ok, Mike, then where did you graduate for being an idiot?

Who in their right mind would want to run with Mc Flip Flop and risk damaging their own careers? I mean the Republican Brand Name is so tarnished and rusted that no one but Mittens Romney (and he's a multimillionaire so what would negativity on his public service career matter) and maybe Huck-sta-bee would even consider running with McCain. McCain cannot and will not stay loyal to one issue and flip flops on issues so much he's a bobble head doll. Plus he's a campaign finance crook under investigation.

the difference between Mitt Romney and the rest of us is that Romney is a billionare and can sue at his whim. A bored rich man.

Me thinks he doth protest too much.
He wants the job. Why, I don't know. It's a losing ticket.

Can we have a few blogs with a little info about the republicans? I used to love CNN, but must go to Fox or talk radio to hear about McCain and Co. and try to make a choice in November. Thank goodness for Rush and Sean–at least they tell the truth and give me some facts!

Hey Mike,

Why are Obama supporters idiots? We don't support a candidate who changed his views and stances in 2004 after watching Bush/Cheney scare up votes to win re-election. We don't support a candidate that has NOW changed into a SUDDEN conservationist after voting against conservation supported bills over his years in Congress. We don't support a candidate that has suddenly had revelations on healthcare and alternative energy. We don't support a candidate that admits he has no clue on how to help right the economy. So why are we idiots? Why can't you hold an intelligent, adult debate/conversation? What characteristics are you displaying?

CNN I wish you would start some of these comment blogs later in the day to give us working repubs a chance to respond. I am starting to think you're a calculating news service?! I try like crazy to get in an intelligent comment, but have to read dozens of blogs from negative Obama "victims" every day. They refuse to even look at a positive sentence about the best choice for President!( McCain) I guess I am one of the few fools that think I can make a difference and help those starry-eyed young-uns to see the light! All of my conservative friends say not to bother with CNN blogs-they don't post them anyway! Say it isn't so, Lou Dobbs, are you still there–my independent hero?!

John McCain's new ad is horrible. It is reflective of what a bad candidate he is.

M Romney is a bad choice for vice president

The folks from AZ that don't like McIdiot – why do you keep re-electing him to the senate?

Please respond.

nobody wants to be mccain's running mate,except mitt romney.that party is toast.

Rob Portman is someone to consider,but
maybe to aligned to close to the current Administration.
John Kasich is a better choice,
been on TV awhile has visibility,out of office,
also a star on Economics,is dynamic and quite a fighter.
Ted Strickland said he would not seek the VP slot on the
Democratic side,that is a clear opening for John McCain
to choose John Kasich a his VP Running Mate.
John McCain must win Ohio and Pennsylvania
and also Michigan if Obama makes progress out West
in NM,CO and NV.At least that is what the Sunday Morning folks
as saying on the Newsie shows.

Doesn't sound like he sidestepped it at all. It was a pretty straightforward "no."

Sharon, you are welcome to go watch Fox and Billo and get your GOP fix.

I suspect no GOP wants to ally him or herself with McBush at this point. It's a sinking ship and the rats are going to jump off.

But hey, there's room on the Obama boat, even for rats

I'm hoping Obama will look at Chuck Hagel for a possible vp. Howz that for change?

Forget about side-stepping…I'd be Moonwalking away from that question!!!

Obama falters under pressure ( just look at the debates). He is not really fit to run this country. When you think of these words,: inexperienced, naive, elitist, arrogant, only one candidate comes to mind. When selecting a VP, Obama would definitely need somebody with great credentials to shore up his inexperiences. John McCain on the other has many years of experiences on many matters, he's been on committees and members of bi-partisan groups. How can these idiots want to elect Obama on his rhetoric alone. If they think experiences do not count, they should get a pre-med student to work on their brain!

I can't blame him. I wouldn't want to be McCain's VP either. To be McCain's VP means you will be the next president. I can't see him lasting through a full term.

No one in their right mind will take the VP spot with McCreepers.

Oh I forgot, I bet Leiberman is biting his nails waiting for the call for the VP slot.

Leiberman(Independent for Israel) goooo big blue and white!

NOT!

Juan McCain all the way!

No one in their right mind will take the VP spot with McCreepers.

He would be a better choice than M Romney

I just need to know why you all think this election has been won already. Remember Bush was always down in the polls and still won in 2004. Just dont count all your chickens yet. Obama has a lot of baggage and those independents are still undecided. Remember the Evangelicals are still on the fence too, you just need a few slips of the tounge (which obama is capable of doing) and its history for the DEMS.

watched him on Hannity and colmes last night and i like him. McCain has some fine politicians surrounding him…

no one really cares GOP.. you aren not going to win this election…NO WAY, NO HOW! no matter who you choose as VP. Only 5 messages on this post, over 100 for any post that has Obama's name in it….Figure it out GOP, stay out of the news and GET OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

as long as the "VP" is not Mitt Romney

Some Republicans would rather fall behind Obama

than standing for the Republicans this fall.

The repubs are going down hill this year. It's pay back time.

Obama 08 & 12.

even Mccains party doesnt want to work with him. People know how mccain is thats why everyone leaves him alone by himself and Bush. Mccain quit! Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CINCINNATI, Ohio (CNN) — Former Ohio congressman Rob Portman said Thursday he wasn’t interested in being John McCain’s running mate, even if the Arizona senator called him to ask……….a WISE MAN!!!!!!

How abot me, I deserve some recognition of the work I did in the past and the promise that i will work in the future..

Dan Quayle

Who?

I know Rob Portman

Rob Portman is a good freind of mine.

Senator, you are no Rob Portman.

I have this uncanny feeling that Obama is just rehearsing and see if Senator Clinton will be comfortable and adapt to the idea of VP slot. I didn't like the way Hillary ran the primary campaign, BUT I HAVE FORGIVEN HER, and willing to see her as the VP.

I cringe to think of McCain as the next President. It will be a SAD day, knowing amogst other things,that some of our precious soldiers, still living, will die in a couple of months from now from his continued promotion of the war in Iraq.

WHO CARES ABOUT WHO IS Mccain's VP???????

If McBush chooses Portman who was with Bush….then McBush lost this election bigger than Mondale losing to Reagen

As an ex resident of Ohio I can tell you there is a reason he is an EX Ohio Congressman, putting him on the bill as VP would be a terrible idea.

he didn´t even take a picture with mc grief at the town hall meeting…..wonder why…….

Portman is a smart man, he'll help John McCain in other ways than a V.P. spot and save his chances for a better Republican candidate in the future. Republicans are running away from John McCain to save their own political future.

Anyone voting for McInsane is a fool. Why?

Is it any wonder? Over 370,000 jobs lost since january, over 1.5 million homes in foreclosure, over 4,500 soldiers killed in a senseless war, the US is bankrupt, the world hates us, gas is at 4.23 a gallon, john mccain votes against womens equal pay bill, every GI bill, has never voted in favor of an energy bill, wants to drill on our coastlines, is secretly meeting with gay groups instead of in the open, flip flops daily………….

I would not want to run with the Republicans in this election.
MCcain will loss so is better to say NO .

now it is McCain 's turn to get rejections,but I wonder do these people say no before they are asked,because they know they more than likely won't be asked.

Please, pretty please you can have weekends off !! The Republicans might have to offer a 30 million dollar prize to get someone to join this sinking ship

If no one want the job give it to me. I live in Delaware my address is 2575 liberty street Wilmington,DE 19808 and my phone number is (302) 333-8649. I am unemploy and I can use that VP job to make some money to pay my college loans. I am a very good thinker a democrat that can bring good ideas to McCain and the republicans.

I think Mr. Portman is thinking like a family man, and I do believe he would help out McCain in any way possible. Thank you sir.

McCain 08

Michael Lorton, Virginia …………..Let's see what Portman's answer if he is offer the VP position…..I will bet you that his interest is going to change.? VP OR RUNNING MATE IS THE SAME……..CINCINNATI, Ohio (CNN) — Former Ohio congressman Rob Portman said Thursday he wasn’t interested in being John McCain’s(running mate, )even if the Arizona senator called him to ask.

Huckabee!

Anyone accepting McShame's VP offer would have to have a "sacrificial lamb complex" in this GOP losing campaign. McCain's bid is just not as the underdog, but a complete "Goldwater" disaster. Sad!

Can you blame him? He doesn't want to hitch anchor to a sinking ship.

Yeah, I'm not interested either. But that doesn't mean he was going to ask me.

Who?

Smart way to say no to Mc Cain.

Citizen, if the election is a foregone conclusion I wonder why Obama turned down federal campaign funds he used to say he supported?

I am sure this is all part of Operation Chaos. It is designed to make us think we can fight amonst ourselves because McCain is having trouble finding a runningmate. You have to give it to Rush.!

I hope he goes with Huckabee. Talk about bulging pockets on an empty suit.

Can't blame him…

I live in AZ and McBush is NOT even going to carry his own state!!!! He has done NOTHING for the citizens of AZ!!!! McBush and his stupid "pork barrel spending" got AZ NOTHING!!!! Believe me, we here in AZ will not even elect McBush dog catcher–thats insult to the dogs!

Nobody wants to be Obama's VP either. They know he doesn't have any experience and he will break this country.

You idiot Obama supporters would be able to hold an intelligent conversation about as well as NOBAMA speaks.

Go McCain!!

Don't know him but probably because CNN has been caught up in reporting the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton drama for so long.

"CNN the best political groupies for democrats on television"

Who would want to be on this losers team?

Who the heck would want to run in a guarenteed losing election for the republicans?

You have to be a nut case to be running with NutCain.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Man it is like rats off of a sinking ship. McCain is toast and all of the sensible Republicans, except Romney and Huckabee, know it.

Let's see what Portman's answer if he is offer the VP position…..I will bet you that his interest is going to change.

I would not want to run with the Republicans in this election either. Huckabee could help McCain a little bit but yeesh there is always that war stance…

Another way of saying that it is a waste of time to contest the elections