August 29, 2008
Posted: 09:30 AM ET
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty suggested in a radio interview that he will not be McCain's VP pick.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty suggested in a radio interview that he will not be McCain's VP pick.

(CNN) — Sen. John McCain's campaign has told Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty he will not be the GOP vice presidential nominee in November, sources told CNN on Friday.

Pawlenty on Friday also told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis-St. Paul that he will not be in Dayton, Ohio, where the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is expected to unveil his choice of a running mate at a rally later Friday.

Plans reportedly are in place for the senator from Arizona to reveal his VP pick at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, the day after Sen. Barack Obama formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination.

The McCain campaign said it's hoping to have 15,000 people at the Ohio event, roughly five times the size of his largest crowd to date.

But Pawlenty on Friday told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis-St. Paul that he will not be in Dayton, suggesting that he will not be McCain's choice.

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Judith   August 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

how do the people in Alaska and around the Country feel about the drilling in Alaska that McCain wants to do.WIll Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
flip flop on that??

Susan   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

I am still amazed at the way some women talk-Who cares if Sarah Palin is Mccain's pick? Mccain is a late adopter. He won his presidential nomination in March so what the hell has he been waiting for all this while to choose a VP? He is still undecided–SMART!! I have a question for those who keep on saying that Mccain has experience–being a POW is a privelege not a right. He is respected for that but that is not strong enough to take him to the white house. Lay down his experiences like he helped build a library somewhere–then we'll say oh finally something substantial. But the way some reps are talking STINKS–as if it is not coming from a human brain. Cindy his wife should also perch somewhere with her flat "behind". Following your husband like a duckling will take you no where. Sit down with your broken hand and the the "man" do his thing. After all we all know you are his wife.

OhioDem4Life   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Sarah Palin is a one term mayor of a town with a population of 7500 people. She is 1 1/2 years into her first term as governor and she is currently embroiled in a scandal and under investigation by the Alaska legislature for attempting to get her ex brother in law a state trooper fired. When the commissioner would not fire him she FIRED the commissioner. McStupid is DESPERATE. If Hillary supporters vote for her just because she is a woman they were never TRUE Hillary supporters in the first place. Joe Biden is going to CHEW her up in the debate. She is also a Ms. Alaska contestant. John sure does like those beauty contests!!!
Obama/Biden 08

Above Ur Average   August 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

About for more months Re-publicans ? huh? 4MORE MONTHS !!

Puente   August 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Thank goodness for Palin! This will work to insult the intelligence of Clinton supporters! Hey, here's a woman, I'm so progressive! Experience, what's that?

I'm just hoping Huckabee isn't brought in from some dark corner. Ugh.

vera t   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

I am a Hillary supporter and I will vote for a woman to show the dems that they have disrepected thier 60% female base long enough women who are 54% of the population , but we are supposed to stand in line behind men of every ethnicity before a woman of any color gets her chance. AS OBAMA SAID LAST NITE; ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Good luck and god speed Dem party cause you are going to need it. You have excluded us one time too many.

Zach   August 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Hey Fred, in less everyone on this message board is making over $250,000 a year, none of them will see their taxes rise under Obama.

Obama Supporter VA   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

TO
"People make no sense" -

t's amazing. Some bloggers want to know how will Obama pay for all his dreams. Can you explain to me how we pay $1 billion dollars a week in Iraq? We can find the money for wars and the government borrows and takes our tax dollars for their own gain, yet people will not invest in themselves. How pathetic!

Your comments are so true. I am so tired of the Republicans and their lies and fear tactics.

'08 Obama/Biden

Mike from CA.   August 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Can you spell PANDER

Pam-Oregon   August 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

I just don't get alot of people. Last night was historical and made me feel proud to be an american. I am a single white female who struggles like alot of us. I believe Obama can help ordinary people just like myself. I was a Republican who voted for President Bush thinking he can help this country i am ASHAMED for what he has done ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. i AM PROUD TO SAY I'M A CHRISTIAN and though i may not agree on every little issue of Obama's i know he is the right choice for this country. And IF people are voting McCain over Obama for the simple fact that Obama is black? WAKE UP PEOPLE WE ARE IN 2008 NOT 1908! Obama can change, yes change this country it so desparately needs. When i see, watch, or hear Barack Obama is see him as a man and not a black man. This is america and it's time to erase the ignorance of people in this country

Bruce   August 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Real problem is NO ONE WANTS TO TIE THEIR FUTURE TO THIS.

scat398   August 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Don't care. No McCain, not now, now ever.

Bill   August 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

As an Obama supporter, I'm loving these rumors! Pawlenty was the only VP prospect who even remotely concerned me, as he has a decent record and governs a narrowly blue state.

I didn't think McCain would be stupid enough to pick Romney. It would just open the door for Obama to run the same ad's of Romeny criticizing McCain that McCain did when Obama picked Biden. If McCain picks Lieberman, then he might as well deliver his concession speech when he makes the announcement. Lieberman was the worst VP pick anyone has made since Dan Quayle, and I would be very surprised if McCain would make such a dumb choice.

As for Whitman or Palin, I kinda laughed when I heard the picks. They're obviously both designed to get the female vote and nothing more, but if it's Meg Whitman, I will definitely be making some large donations to Obama. While Meg Whitman did a good job running eBay, there is quite a lot eBay has done to harm the American economy (i.e.-excessive fees for small business owners, sales tax evasion, copyright infringement, etc.). I think it's really down to Palin and Ridge, and I think it goes to Palin, if for no other reason than McCain wants to try and create the illusion he's independent from the Bush administration, and selecting a former Bush cabinet member in Ridge wouldn't achieve that.

EC   August 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

PICK LIEBERMAN!!! PLEASE PICK LEIBERMAN!!!

Sarah Palin WHO? WHO? Alaska WHERE? The state with only 3 electorial votes? WHO? Sarah WHO?

Abby :)   August 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Yeah, CNN. Its not working . I don’t care. We’ve known its Romney for a long time and any attempt at creating suspense is quite pathetic. One camping is interesting and one is not. Sorry.

the weather breaks Obama's way :)   August 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Yeah, CNN. Its not working . We’ve known its Romney for a long time and any attempt at creating suspense is quite sad. One camping is interesting and one is not. Sorry.

MikeH   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I had a a talk with an anti-Obama person who pretty much asked the same question that "People make no sense" mentioned, how can he pay for all that. I brought up how are we paying the cost of the Iraq war, taxing corporations and wealthy etc, and it didn't seem to matter to this gal, who is struggling to make ends meet as it is. I told her she would probably get a $1000 tax break from Obama, and she STILL wasn't convinced, so you're right People make no sense.

Back to topic, I thought McCain had a VP choice. Looks like whatever Dem. Convention upstage plan the Republicans had, must have fallen apart. Let's see how many SPONTANEOUS people show up to McCain's events. I doubt it will be anything close to the sea of humanity that was at Obama's acceptance speech.

I agree with Obama. Enough, get the Republicans out of the Executive branch of the US government, the Republicans are too corrupt, and they are trying to create a Police State to protect the wealthy elite.

Anonymous   August 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

There are very few disgruntled Hillary voters, and the ones that are disruntled are so because she wasn't the pick. They don't want "a woman" on the ticket; they want Hillary.

Do you think they'll be happy that a different woman gets to be the first?

anthony   August 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

So, McCain is picking Palin? I guess the Republicans think that experience is overrated too. They want a 44-year-old 1st-term governor with no foreign policy experience to back up 72-year-old McCain? I wonder how Hillary's supporters are feeling about this. Considering McCain is 72 years old, Palin might becom the first female president of the United States if McCain wins but for some reason cannot finish out his term.

YES   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

It's a new dawn,
It's a new day,
It's a new life for …. ALL Americans

And, I'm feeling goooood….

Kevin from MN   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

and, completely out of left field, the pick is: Fred Thompson

GT in CA   August 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Please pick Mitt so the conservative Christians will stay away from the polls.

Jeffrey   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

If Cain chooses Palin, that would be something. I agree I think Hillary supporters would be miffed, and be torn between making a little history of their own or supporting the principles behind their candidate of Hillary. I would hope this would drive them back to the Democratic Party in droves.

Anonymous   August 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Let's hear her accomplishments. Start with her City Council position.

materry   August 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Wow, America would looks so weak with an Elderly Pres! McCain for your own good don't get someone anywhere near your age, and don't get someone young enough to be your grandson. Please don't get someone that's worth twice as much as you and that would create a combined 11 houses total. Don't get someone that has to whisper in your ear to correct you 24/7. I'm sorry you have run out of options…..

Tony   August 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I don't know why her name hasn't been brought up in McCain's veep talks since people are making crazy suggestions like Hillary Clinton and Joe Leiberman, but I think Kathleen Sebelius would be a great pick for him if he wants to have a multi-party ticket. She's a Democrat in a decidedly Republican state who often has to cross party lines and compromise, and would probably sway the independent vote even further over to McCain.

I'm actually surprised that Obama didn't tap Sebelius for vice president, but I shouldn't be surprised since Obama's idea of compromise is "accept my radical liberal ideals or else you're a racist". So it makes sense that he chose the only senator who's more Socialist than he is

MARCOS MARIN   August 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

thank you for not putting my comment,it seems to me that you are fall in love with Obama…that why you did not put it..you acept only comment in favor of obama,but i dont care I KNOW THAT mCcAIN WILL BE PRESIDENT,NO MUSULM IN THIS COUNTRY.GO TO HELL CNN..

John in Ohio   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Palin is strongly pro-life and belongs to Feminists for Life.

With her and McCain in office, kiss Roe V Wade goodbye.

Haley Rodman Clemson   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I've been pushing for Palin all along. She is every bit as smart, eloquent and good looking as Obama but she doesn't have ties to known terrorists, radical religious leaders or political fixers. She has more time running a state than Obama does as a senator (I don't count time campaigning as actual senate work) and, like McCain, she has been pushing back on the Republican leadership on several issues.

Oh, and for those of you who are excited that Biden will rip her apart in a debate or in the media, beware! A mean, old white guy ripping into a beautiful, less-experienced woman on national tv or in the press is going to do Obama more harm than good.

Neal in Houston   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

ABC has reported that Palin is in Anchorage. I am (at the moment) leaning towards Obama but I think the choice of Palin would be interesting and strategically good for the the McCain campaign. On the other hand, Palin is a human being and politician of utmost integrity. While not strong on the national stage, her efforts in Alaska provide evidence that she would fight for government corruption at all levels. Given that she rose in statewide prominence in Alaska by whistleblowing on Republicans, however, leads me to believe she may not ever make it to the national stage with the GOP. If it weren't for our partisan political machinery, she would make an impressive independent politician. If she is chosen by McCain (and the ABC report is misguided), I may have to reconsider for which side I will cast my vote.

tony   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hey Sarah Palin –Big Oil–
Now I understand why you need Barack as president—
Hard working people who work for an industry that includes Oil–Envionment—Forestry, What else–
She's married 5 kids—means you will continue looking for Gov't to help you out—
Won't Happen–
Get a Job–
BTW—If it is Sarah Phalin–
It is BRILLANT–
Women and a reformer –who helped clean up Gov't –5 Kids –ACtual Executive Experience and not the same old politics that Barack picked and tried to sell that as Change–
Thaty is laughable and insulting to intelligent people—
CNN has not posted anything that I send in–
I quess they don't like McCains side–
It's OK we will make our splash at the polls–
McCAIN / PALIN 08″

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

He's going to pick the governor of Alaska, oh boy oh boy another nail in the political coffin of obama….she is smart, gets things done is cleaning up the mess the former bunch of crooks in Alaska have done AND THE DEMOCRATS IN ALASKA LOVE HER.

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Brenda,

Why would you want more of the same???

bert   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

CNN, is closing the Obama links early so that we can not support him with our post. They want McCNN's stories to fill up and distort the interest level of these post. Eight is enough for real.

prab   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

pro-life power- Today i can say that it's a good thing that i brought my family to Canada instead of the USA. I really hope you guys the best, but with Mccain, you guys are nothing compared to us Canadians- It's true! i used to love your country before, but such discrimination and hatred- i've seen seen before in my live!

Tired of W, OH   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

It won't be Tom Ridge. He's pro-choice and the conservative base would never support him.

NORA, FLORIDA   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

For McCain to pick a WOMAN as his VP should be an insult to the INTELLIGENCE of women who are looking to vote for him. How stupid does he thinks women are? Well on second thought if the poles are an indication then most Americans are losing it.

Democracynow2008   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I think McCain would be smart to pick Joe Lieberman if I were in his shoes .
Since I am a Democrat he can pick whomever he wants they are all losers but the big loser will be McCain in November.

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Hillary voters…please show integrity in November. I must admit Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea have won back my respect. When Obama is President, Hillary should be the Secretary of state.

Don't be swayed by some Alaska nobody just because she is female.

The first female VP or President needs to be exceptional not lackluster. Please hold off for THE RIGHT CANDIDATE!

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

McCain's biggest decision awaits him. It is not Pawlenty, nor do I believe it will be Romney……and as far as Patlin is concern……it is not in his political profile to select a woman……..which leaves only one person left…….his buddy……Ridge……. and that is going to seal his defeat…….sometimes no matter who we choose…….it is never the correct choice.

JoJo in NE Ohio   August 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I cannot agree with you more David as I waas moved by Obama's message and impressed with his grit. I would also like to commend you as the most openminded and fair analyst in the industry as you look at the issues with no prejudices or agendas.
Thanks David

Art   August 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

If McCain's VP pick is 1st term, 44 year-old Alaska governor Palin, won't his campain have to abandon the "inexperience" argument against Obama? How prepared would she be to take on the role of Commander-in-Chief? Arguably less prepared than Obama.

Joe Cheesehead, WI   August 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

There is “Senator McCain” who most grew to like/love whatever suites you. For me his maverick stature is nothing but a myth.

Then there is “presidential candidate McCain” that we all have come to dislike. Why you ask? Plain and simple, the “straight talk express” had morphed into the “Straight Lie Express”.

Its sad to see McCain embrace the very painful tactics that Bush/Rove applied on him in 2000 and this has changed him from the proud public servant he was to this bitter and angry unsure person we see today who can barely speak his mind leave alone tell the truth of knowing how many houses he owns or whether truthfully he has picked a VP or not.

McCain you have failed the test because that is not the change we are looking for.

Bit/Alabama   August 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Just read on the Huffington Post:

A Republican source confirms that John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Campaign officials, however, remain mum this morning.

Toni   August 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Sources are saying that he may go with a female VP and I really hope he does, and not because I'm a woman.

I hope to God he does it, because it will be seen by every intelligent female voter for what it is: patronizing and condescending us as human beings, shutting us up and pacifying us…or at least attempting to.

I am not swayed by gender; I am swayed by issues.

Also, besides pissing off female voters who don't like having their intelligence insulted, he probably just lost the support of the ultra conservative base of his party.

WAY TO SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT, MCCAIN!

Knowbetter   August 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

My question is simple….

If John McCain picks a woman, does he really believe that women will automatically vote for him? And what is Hillary going to do when she realizes that "if McCain wins, she could very easily lose her chance to be the first woman president?

My guess is Hilliary won't be very happy about this at all…

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   August 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I think McCain will go with a Cloned Cheney for VP.

Dave   August 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Palin would pick up some of the female vote… but would cost McCain even more of the male vote. Republicans just don't like women in positions of real power, it makes them uncomfortable. Plus, she has scandals attached to her, such as getting her brother-in-law fired from Alaska's state troopers, and her husband works with big oil. Also, they'd lose the "Obama's too young and inexperienced" meme if they picked someone even younger and less experienced than him. I really don't think that McCain would be stupid enough to make this pick… but, some of the foolish choices camp McCain's made lately have surprised me, so, we'll see, maybe he IS that foolish.

Mary   August 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

72 years old today 8 houses 8 cakes and 9 candles on each. So for the vp pick who cares really… Not sure if he needs one…anyway

Judith   August 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Personal to Sarah Palin-Big Oil, at least Dick Cheney isn't MARRIED to Big Oil.
No but Dick Cheney was known to go into Companies and break the workers that was his gift to the American People

bert   August 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I am now an Obama supporter. Obama is right, eight is enough and we do not need four more years of the last eight years. We have to think about the fact that Obama does not except money from these big money lobyist because he is sincere when he says he is going to create five million jobs, make us energy independent, solve this rediculous health care crisis , investing in early child development programs, picking judges that are part of the solution towards fixing this systemic racism in our legal system, and restore the worlds confidence and gravitas in our leadership in human equalities, not just in our country but throughout the rest of the world. If you watched the opening of the Olympics you know we have to get on top of our game and be the best people we can be NOW! Vote for Obama 08 and 2012.

anon   August 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Whoo! At this point, CNN should give Minnesota to Obama, McCain's not getting it.

Chi4Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Sarah Palin…Who??

E for Obama   August 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

An economy wide cap -and-trade system that will do 3 things.

1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Generate 15 billion dollars per year to be invested in renewable energy.
3. Reduce our dependency on oil.

That is how Obama will pay for his energy plan.

And if you want more info on what cap-and-trade is, look it up. Don't listen to these idiot pundits on TV they are counting on your ignorance in order to discredit Obama.

DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!

CG   August 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN.

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

If its Lieberman, then it's proof positive McCain is an out of touch fossil!

MollyO   August 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Obama hit it out of the park last night.
Mc Cain probably feels that his best shot is choosing a woman but the governor of Alaska? Hillary supporters wanted her not simply because she's a woman, but for the experience, etc. she brings to the job. With Obama in office, Hillary will get a prominent role (like Secretary of State) and be part of the great team he's gonna put together.
Hillary supporters will be insulted by this pick which would show that McCain thinks that gender was their only issue.
No McCain, No way!

Obama/Biden (a v.p. who could step into the presidential spot in a heartbeat, can you say that about Sarah what's her name?

Robert   August 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Wow! As a true independent I find it SHOCKING that this discussion is not about who has the better ideas and abilities to lead us into the future. I am disgusted with both sides of this debate (yes, I read the nasty things bloggers had to say about Obama). Maybe instead of tearing down McCain or Obama, we could talk about who has the better strategy for the USA. And by the way, so far neither has sold me. We need to DEMAND a lot more from both candidates then nice speeches and cute ads.

Dump the Rhetoric and Think for Yourself in '08!

Brenda   August 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

If McCain doesn't pick Romney, I'll be hugely disappointed. As a conservative, I'm having a hard enough time with McCain.

Judith   August 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

personal to MsAnnette,Ar
NO WAY
NO HOW
NO MCCAIN!!
After this was said this would be a Great Ad on Tv for the Dem Party to use

McCain, no way, no how!   August 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Nancy, great point!

John   August 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

this is hilarious!!!

Leon   August 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

It really doesn't matter. We are sick and tired of all the tricks that the Republicans use in the elections. As an independent, I am going for Obama / Biden. These are the ones who will work for the people.

Marie in Boston   August 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

If he picks Palin, it will be a blatant attempt to woo the Hillary supporters over to his side. We all know Obama cannot win without them, and this is one way McCain hopes to get them. However, I supported HRC because I felt she was the best candidate, not based on her gender. Palin and Hillary are miles apart on the issues, and Mccain's tactics will not wok on me.

MD FOR OBAMA   August 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Maybe it Hillary. Since he likes using her attack ads.

Pro-life power   August 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

SARA PALIN FOR PRESIDENT in 2012!!! Let's turn over Roe vs. Wade!!!

NO HILLARY- EVER!!

McCain for president 2008- Let's turn over Roe vs. Wade!!!

Former Hillary Supporter   August 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

I am so Praying it will be Sarah Palin. If it is, I will rip up my Democratic voter card and become a Republican1 Sarah Palin could be the first woman President. She freaking rocks!

Brian, Idaho   August 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

ABC News says Palin is still in Alaska and is attending the Anchorage Fair.

LET US BET IN THE POLITICALMARKET. Why on earth would you "suspend" trading activity in the minutes leading up to the announcement? You CNN people aren't very smart.

Tyrone Brown   August 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Hear if here first!

McCain's Vice presidential pick will be CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN, the former govenor of New Jersey and head of the EPA under Bush.

Tyrone Brown
Proud Obamacrat
Seattle, WA

Perry   August 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

How come you glossy-eyed Messiah followers never talk about his accomplishments? Is that because he doesn't have any?
Gov. Sarah Palin has more executive experience AND accomplishments than Obama.
You liberal Dems should be worried. Gov. Palin will attract most of those disgruntled Hillary supporters now!

McCain/Palin '08

jd   August 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Drill here drill now,give more money to the oil companys gas will never go blow $3.25 again,line Bush and Chaney's pockets

Lenny, Princeton   August 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Sarah Palin is under investigation for allegedly pressuring state officials to fire someone (Mike Wooten, state trooper) who was embroiled in a nasty divorce and child custody situation with her sister in her home state of Alaska.

If indeed she is the pick, it will be very interesting to see if the attack dogs come out on the Democratic side (as they have with Obama). I like her as a pick - she's very articulate, the camera loves her and she would woo many of the spurned Hillaryites - but she may be damaged goods, so to speak.

That plane could be a decoy, but who knows? Maybe McCain is rolling the dice…wouldn't be the first time he called an audible.

Tennessee Mike   August 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

I believe Palin is an excellent choice.

In any event, I will not vote for a Communist who wants to take my hard earned $ and give it to crackheads, nor will I vote for a warmongerer, in spite of an intelligent and sharp VP candidate.

Barr/Root 2008

Bruce   August 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Consider yourself LUCKY

Deb n Texas   August 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

I hope that McCain chooses the governor of Alaska, so that Obama campaign could use Hillary Clinton to attack her. Hillary's women voters will surely come on to Obama's side if that happens. This will be to Obama's advantage if McCain's VP is the governor of ALaska.

tj   August 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

If McCain's mate is someone who looks after the oil industry then wouldn't they be a repeat of Bush? I am not a genuis and could care least to be one, but I am an American and I don't care for any more high gas prices. I am going Democratic all the way. Republicans can't say what Democrats will or won't do because they didn't do the things they said they would do. I have three girls and I need to invest in their future but how can I do that paying $87 a week on gas. Bush choose the oil industry over the people and McCain will do the same. I don't won't to give him another house and especially not the White House. Fox News has belittled Obama from the beginning and we all know why. Goodbye Republicans!!! HELLO DEMOCRATS

dollorbil   August 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

It is going to take more than a speech to get things done in washington. The whole stage will have to be changed. The congress attitude will have to change. Too much money from oil and other big business floating around. People eyes get big and their head swims at the large numbers they can line their pockets with. I hope the american people have enough sense to realize the whole system can not be business as usual if the country is going to survive in the way our fathers had it.

Kel in Auburn, AL   August 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Who?

Obummer   August 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

NO WAY

NO HOW

NO BAMA

KCBob   August 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Obama will deliver and pay for his agenda. People like John McCain will be left with only six houses instead of seven when its all done, but I think he will survive.

Spencer from VA   August 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

McCain/Pawlenty
McCain/Romney
McCain/Huckabee
McCain/Lieberman

Seriously, the republican party is a lost cause.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Anonymous   August 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

The GOP thinks women are emotional and not politically sophisticated enough to see this pick for what it is: blind panic.

They think that women will blindly vote for one of their own than for the candidate that has their best interests in mind.

Also, there goes the inexperience line of attack. This woman has been governor for less than two years, and other than beauty pageants and state trooper scandals, has no other relevant experience.

ET from OMAHA   August 29th, 2008 9:54 am ET

McSame desperatly looking for VP
George W Bush is available
Dick Cheney is also available
After all he will secure 38% of votes or what is Bush approval rating again?

J Michael   August 29th, 2008 9:54 am ET

John McCain’s rules of engagement with women:

Call them vulgar names such as c&nt.
Cheat on them, then divorce and marry a rich, young woman, one month later.
Do not give them right to choose what to do with their own bodies.
Oppose equal pay for women, by avoiding to vote on the Fair Pay Act.

Women would have to be extremely dumb and self-loathing to support John “McNasty” McCain.

Sarah Palin-Big Oil   August 29th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Sarah Palin's husband works for British Petroleum (BP) on the North Slope of AK. Talk about letting big oil into the White House…. at least Dick Cheney isn't MARRIED to Big Oil.

Tony   August 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Glad to hear it!

Holly from Minnesota   August 29th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Oh, shucks–was hoping to get Pawlenty our of Minnesota for a while! Someone, take our governor–please!

Shakur   August 29th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Who gives a friggin hell who McCain picks. We can't have another 4 years of the same misery we've experienced here in America! Enough is enough!

MsAnnette , AR   August 29th, 2008 9:51 am ET

McCain's vp choice is Mike Huckabee

NO WAY
NO HOW
NO MCCAIN!!

Scooter Mccain   August 29th, 2008 9:50 am ET

IT DOES NOT MATTER MCCAIN YOU WILL LOSE ANYWAY.

OBAMA……….08

Pawlenty has a crush on McCain   August 29th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Chinless Tim Pawlenty said Obama might be good with a teleprompter, but take that away and he isn’t so hot. Sounds like sour grapes to me. Pasty, boring, whiney, wimpy, no-account Tim a/k/a “Screech”, who can’t even keep this state’s bridges up (never mind give a speech that anyone could stay awake for, with or without teleprompter) tries to insult an obvious prodigy like Obama? Screech/Chinless Tim is obviously intensely jealous of Obama, who is the same age but has made it ON HIS OWN. Chinless Tim, however, has only barely squeaked by in each election (never even winning a majority) and is only being talked about for VP because he enthusiastically licks McLame’s 500 dollar shoes on command (just like he dropped his senate bid on Cheney’s command). The guy is a complete panting lapdog for the GOP.

jadedat51   August 29th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Dick Cheney!

(if it can work for Vladdie Putin…)

Eleanor   August 29th, 2008 9:49 am ET

it doesnt matter who he picks but I felt Pawlenty would have been the best choice
Romney is just another rich arrogant elitist like McCain
how could either one of them with so much wealth ever relate to the the struggles of the average american! its almost a laugh when MCBush thinks being rich is 5 million dollars.Most americans would think they were rich to have a few hundred thousand saved
To me your choice is clear after last night
Obama..Biden08

Nancy   August 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

People make no sense August 29th, 2008 9:32 am ET

It's amazing. Some bloggers want to know how will Obama pay for all his dreams. Can you explain to me how we pay $1 billion dollars a week in Iraq? We can find the money for wars and the government borrows and takes our tax dollars for their own gain, yet people will not invest in themselves. How pathetic!

Very pathetic.

Bit/Alabama   August 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

McCain's campaign is trying to get a woman VP to pander to Hillary's voters…..but it won't work. I don't care what woman McCain chooses…it aint "Hillary." Hillary's voters wanted Hillary not just any woman. Let me be clear—no disrespect to the woman McCain may possibly chose.

The Republicans are running scared because the Democrats have united and will be a tough act to follow.

Obama/Biden

Judith   August 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Personal to "People make no sense" can't ones see that it seems like China owns us and we've borrowed the money from China just like all of us getting that rebate check of $300.00 it was borrow from China and most the people in the USA turned around and bought items for their family of products that were made in China.So China made out both ways

dollorbil   August 29th, 2008 9:46 am ET

It doesn't matter who is picked for what. Until we change the corrupt majority of lawmakers we have in washington the country will continue to implode. We are headed for a major financial breakdown in this country. It has been brought to you by the crooked way business is done in this country. If you want to make a change for your benefit you can buy that change. my friend that is wrong and we better wakeup and change the way we do things and the reason we do things.

James   August 29th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Palin is a GREAT choice. I'm no supporter of McCain but that is an excellent move strategically. Forces my guy to spend some time testing a strategy to attack the ticket which kills time. Its like running the clock in basketball.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 29th, 2008 9:44 am ET

McCain is a nasty old man with a bad temperment. Lieberman would better fit him.

Judith   August 29th, 2008 9:44 am ET

In order for our Party to get things done after Obama wins,we all must vote to put Dems in and take over Congress and the Senate or we will not get nothing done "if" the Reps keep holding out on votes

Millie Gee   August 29th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Poor McCain. Should I go with Mitt, Joe, Hillary, Tim, Tom, Mike? He doesn't know who to pick. I wonder how many times this week he's changed his mind?

Mary   August 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Mr McSame wants to controL everything by himself on everything. He said earlier that the choice of a VP is NOT too important, because the VP is there to cast a vote AT THE SENATE if needed, and to 'REPLACE HIM IN CASE OF' BLABLABLA.
72 YEARS OLD TODAY.THAT IS A LOT OF CANDLES
8 HOUSES 8 CAKES 9 CANDLES BY CAKES

Rave   August 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

And he should be thankful for not getting picked
McCain will pick the TRAITOR, Joe Lieberman
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Sara   August 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Remember when McCain didn't hear a question? But he bumbled thru and answered it anyway.

Want that man's finger controlling YOUR future? I DON'T.

Obama/Biden '08

CL OT   August 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

There are a lot of scared Obama supporters on here today.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 29th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Personal to richardj:

CNN broke this story late last night.

They also broke Biden.

Where was Faux News?! They're showing their true colors toward McCain already - they lambaste Obama, but seldom say anything in the affirmative about McCain.

Sara   August 29th, 2008 9:35 am ET

McCain - 894 of 899 in naval academy

Obama - Constitutional Scholar

McCain - angry, bitter, lives in the past

Obama - even tempered, very caring, wants us to have a better FUTURE

Obama/Biden '08

Dan R.   August 29th, 2008 9:35 am ET

McCain's best bet would be to pick Joe Lieberman. He's been the best translator(whispering in ear) for John in briefing him on where he is and whom he's talking about.

NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 29th, 2008 9:34 am ET

It appears McCain is going to Governor Palin from Alaska, a woman, for his VP.

No doubt he believes that all of Hillary's women supporters are going to swing over and vote for a woman so conservative that she squeaks when she walks?!

DonnieJ   August 29th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Wait a minute, a private jet from Alaska. It must be Ted Stevens! Why? His days as senator are numbered anyway, and his age will make McCain look young and fresh.

Ted Stevens will also be able to advise McCain on where he can get dirt-cheap home improvements for all 7 of the McCain homes!

Sara   August 29th, 2008 9:33 am ET

John McCain led some panty raids - yaaaaaaay

He was an incompetent pilot - yaaaaaay

He IS 72 years old - the VP will be APPOINTED BY THE OAF THAT WANTS TO VETO EVERY BEER - and he wants to keep us at war with the whole world.

Obama/Biden '08

Joe - Wilwaukee, WI   August 29th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Sarah who? Never heard of her. A great pairing indeed - a bumbling old man who is no longer capable of doing anything, paired with a Governer of an oil state who has done nothing.

No thanks. I'll take an intelligent and capable Obama paired with a shrewd and experienced Biden, 10 times out of 10.

People make no sense   August 29th, 2008 9:32 am ET

It's amazing. Some bloggers want to know how will Obama pay for all his dreams. Can you explain to me how we pay $1 billion dollars a week in Iraq? We can find the money for wars and the government borrows and takes our tax dollars for their own gain, yet people will not invest in themselves. How pathetic!

M.B. from Berlin FOR OBAMA   August 29th, 2008 9:31 am ET

who cares… One idiot at the loser's side less or more…well that won't matter in Nov.
Now it will be Ridge or Romney…but this won't matter at all.
Get it suckers… and they 'hello' to President Obama :)

DonnieJ   August 29th, 2008 9:31 am ET

FYI - it's "Middletown," not "Middleton." Look on the map, gumshoes.

Not that it matters. McCain, his VP pick, and the press will be the only ones there. Oh yeah, the crickets will be there to chirp at all of the applause lines, too.

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 29th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Darn and I thought we would be getting rid of him. I still hopes he picks the governor of Alaska.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 29th, 2008 9:31 am ET

SOMEONE HAS TOLD MCCAIN, HE HAS AN IMPOSSIBLE FIGHT AHEAD. . .UNDERSTANDABLE WHY "HE CAN'T GET IT TOGETHER"!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

richard j   August 29th, 2008 9:29 am ET

great scoop, CNN! Its only been 'news' for about two hours now. I know, I know…still too blinded by fireworks and confetti to report the news

brian   August 29th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Palin? Oh my…

Mary Hartman   August 29th, 2008 9:29 am ET

PRAY FOR LIEBERMAN!

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