Thom Hartmann said McCain has a deal with * to carry Jebbie as VP

[Skidmore]

on the ticket in return for *'s support for his own bid for the presidency? A Washington Journal caller mentioned this earlier this morning. Anyone know anything about where Thom got this information? More sourcing info? After the hug, I personally don't see * acknowleging McCain much at all.

[Kolesar]

1. I don't think America wants another bush anywhere near the White House.eom

[helderheid]

34. haven't you heard? It doesn't matter what we want.

[peace frog]

2. Bush doesn't have to 'acknowlege' McCain

McCain is the petitioner here. He's been courting the Bushies for their support of his presidential candidacy, and it seems according to Hartman that Junior's price is a VP slot for his baby bro as well as the usual bowing, scraping and general ass-kissing he considers his rightful due.

[Island Blue]

3. McCain would be an idiot to make a deal like that.

If heaven forbid that ticket should get elected, McCain would have to watch his back 24/7 because IMO he would be a marked man. It would only be a matter of time before President Jeb :puke: would be measuring for new curtains in the White House.

[peace frog]

4. The deal is at least partially sealed

Bush operatives are already running McCain's campaign. No solid word yet that Jeb is a definite lock for Veep.

[corbett]

37. Then Read This!

I've predicted for months exactly what you'll read below. The Republican ticket in 2008 will be McCain/Bush. Read and weep:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/columnists/orl-miket0606jul06,0,170330.column

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<snip>

being McCain's vice president would make Bush a second fiddle. Bush is not a second-fiddle kind of guy, which is why he never considered a run for U.S. Senate.

But Bush might play that role to become president. And make no mistake: That is his eventual goal.

On paper, he is amply qualified, at least from a Republican perspective.

Bush has been a zealous tax-cutter. Florida's economy is booming. He has overhauled the education system. He ably got the state through an onslaught of hurricanes. His wife is from Mexico, and he speaks fluent Spanish. Religious conservatives love him.

If he had any other last name, Bush would be a front-runner for the 2008 Republican nomination. But given his brother's lagging popularity, the name that got Jeb where he is could stop him from going any further.

Diluting that name with McCain's makes it more palatable for a Bush-weary nation. It gives Jeb a chance to get people to look beyond the name.

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http://www.democrats.org/democracybonds.html

[acmejack]

5. I agree with that assessment

That was my immediate thought upon reading that tidbit. McCain needs to get measured for head to to toe body armor & I doubt that would be sufficient.

[Skidmore]

6. McCain is desparate for this nomination.

Hopefully, * will so alienate the Rs that the McCain hug can be used very effectively to deter this.

[peace frog]

8. It's beyond baffling

that Mcain would embrace the very beasts that destroyed his presidential hopes in 2000 via the odious Rovian push polling. Tells me everything I need to know about McCain's 'character', as in: he has none. Unfortunately, most Americans are blissfully unaware of these revelatory facts and will vote for the man in total ignorance of what is to come.

[rzemanfl]

17. He understands who controls the "magical" voting machines. nt

[helderheid]

35. BINGO.

[EFerrari]

10. And don't forget the McCain cake eating with Junior

while New Orleans drowned.

[Cha]

38. mcain looks like a

chipmunk schmoozing with a dead duck.

[FreeStateDemocrat]

7. Probably with a promise to serve only one term.

[Donna Zen]

12. One-term McCain

Yes, that is what I heard during the summer of 04.

[OregonBlue]

19. Exactly what I've been saying. Does McCain have a death wish?

[Ilsa]

29. While Columba goes to Paris to shop for new shoes and then

not declare them upon re-entering the US.

[mitchum]

39. That's a good idea to spread to moderates who may be attracted...

to "fellow moderate" McCain. Of course, McCain is not moderate, but instead a PNAC waterboy. But people are growing aware that the bushes will stop at NOTHING in their lust for power. Convince the McCain supporters that they are marking him for MURDER if they support a McCain/bush ticket.

[wakeme2008]

9. I have been posting here for a long time McCain/Jeb for 08

with the understanding McCain retires after one term. That would give a leg up to Jeb in 2012...

IMHO,,, there are other Repugs out there that see this too and will stop McCain at all cost, they want their turn at the WH and do not want to wait until 2020

[HysteryDiagnosis]

11. He really does flip in and out of reality from time to time... perhaps

he has forgotten what Jeb's brother did to him last go around.... another WTF moment brought to you by people who have endured way too much stress, both at home and abroad.

[sendero]

13. A McCain candidacy...

... is scary, even without Jeb. I think a lot of Americans see McCain as some sort of moderate, and I think he might be hard to beat.

I can totally believe this scenario.

[Foolkiller]

14. I've seen enough . . .

. . . to know that there's not much difference politically between Bush and McCain anymore. They're in the same place on immigration, workers' rights, health care, and abortion. McCain even eventually supported making Bush's tax cuts permanent, and other than the torture thing, he's as hawkish or maybe even more so than Bush. And he'd nominate the same judges.

Just because they don't like each other doesn't mean I should give a damn about McCain.

Other than to worry of course that he's probably the most likely person in America to be the next president.

[alfredo]

15. This photo could keep McCain out of the White House

[peace frog]

16. True, but only if the Dems use it!

The likely Democratic presidential candidates are more likely to shrink from using any advantage no matter how mild. They should force that photo down the throats of every American voter, but they won't... I'll bet real money on it.

[alfredo]

23. We are the Democrats. Use it.

[rocktivity]

41. We could have a field day with it

All we'd have to do is cast McCain as the next Bush and Jeb as the next Cheney!

:headbang:
rocknation

[alfredo]

43. the pose is so infantile. He looks like a kid hugging

his daddy.

[in_cog_ni_to]

18. Why would someone be so dumb as to set themselves up for assassination

McCain's not very bright.:eyes: Know your BFEE.

[Strelnikov_]

25. Ka-Ching. Only Way They Can Get Jeb Close In 08

I don't know if they would even have to 'accident' McCain. Have you seen pictures of him lately? If he is elected in '08, I doubt if his health would allow him to run in '12, over 6 years out.

I agree with Hartmann in that Jeb is the VP nominee for whoever is anointed. It is a package deal.

[B Calm]

20. Too good to be true!

[BringEmOn]

21. Strange world, indeed.

In 2000, the Bush Crime Family destroys McCain in the Repuke primary.

In 2004, Kerry courts McCain for VP.

In 2008, McCain cuts deal with the Bush Crime Family to carry Jeb on the ticket.

[hatrack]

22. Yeah, that name "Bush" at the bottom of the ticket - solid gold!

Sorry, John, but you've served your purpose as the Presidential Sweat Sponge - buy-bye.

[leesa]

24. McCain must be really a dumb guy. He want TWO boulders tied to

his feet before he's thrown into the water? Both Jeb and Dubya?

[calico1]

26. Well now, that's a winning combination...

I am so excited I can't stand it! :eyes:

[DemonFighterLives]

27. I'm not feeling well

I could just - I think I will :puke:

[applegrove]

28. We know there has been some deal. Cause McCain hasn't been

acting himself for a long time.

[Auntie Bush]

30. I could puke at the thoughts of another 12 years of the BFEE in power.

Then 8 more years of Jeb's son. (forgot his name) Who comes after that?
Jenna or Barbara? Don't laugh! They "elected" the drunk...so it's not beyond belief. :puke:

[Crabby Appleton]

31. I doubt it

to many negatives

[RagAss]

32. very credible line of thinking....of course there will be no America by

2012, if such a thing were to happen....

[Octafish]

33. It's most logical. Once McCain's in, Jebthro'll call the Hinckleys.

And this time, the Secret Service won't go to the wrong hospital.

[butterfly77]

36. When will some of these old evil bastards just go away and die....

It seems as though nothing seems to ever happen to these evil ass people

[mitchum]

40. it takes a long time because they have the best health care your money...

can buy

[Vidar]

42. I fear he's right.

[WinkyDink]

44. McCain is yesterday's news. Jeb is a buffoon, and Columba out-

foreigns Teresa any day, with tax-evasion baggage to boot.

NOT a winning ticket.

[jaysunb]

45. hOW RIGHT YOU ARE !

:toast: