United States Republican vice presidential candidates, 2008

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This article lists potential candidates for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States in the 2008 election. On March 4, 2008, Senator John McCain of Arizona won a majority of pledged delegates for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, and became the presumptive nominee.

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[edit] Selection process

Although McCain may choose to wait until the 2008 Republican National Convention in September to make an announcement, sources inside the McCain campaign acknowledge that informal conversations about the selection process have begun.[1] At a speech in Norfolk, Virginia, McCain told supporters that regional considerations would have less bearing on his decision than the candidate's perceived ability to take over the office of the presidency–and the candidate's "values, principles, philosophy, and priorities."[2] One factor that McCain has to consider, more so than does his opponent, is age. Should McCain win in 2008, he would (on January 20, 2009) be the oldest person to assume the Presidency in U.S. history at initial ascension to office, being 72 years old. His running-mate may be scrutinized more heavily in general, and will likely be considerably younger.[3] Other factors that will contribute to the decision are shoring up the conservative base, choosing someone with executive experience, expertise in domestic policy (to complement McCain's foreign policy focus), and electoral college calculations.[3] Any closely-contested general election will inevitably draw attention to the swing states, with high-value prizes in Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.[4]

[edit] Media speculation on John McCain's possible running-mates

News sources and political pundits have begun to speculate on whom McCain would or should choose, based on the candidates' ability to enhance the Republican ticket, personality (ability to work well with McCain), and preparedness for assuming the office of the presidency. The Associated Press reported that McCain had composed a list of 20 or so potential running mates.[5] Over two dozen names have been offered as viable potential running mates by the Kansas City Star,>[dead link][6] the Salt Lake Tribune,[7] the Cornell Daily Sun,[8]the New York Sun,[9] the Indianapolis Star,[10] the Saint Louis Post Dispatch,[11] the Times of India,[12] and the Globe and Mail.[13] This list includes both names that have been mentioned in several sources and some much less likely candidates:

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[edit] References

  1. ^ King, John (2008-02-14). Raising money higher priority for McCain than picking running mate. CNN. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  2. ^ Bosman, Juilie; Jeff Zeleny (2008-02-09). Dems stump hard, McCain talks running mate. San Francisco Chronicle.
  3. ^ a b Hillyer, Quin (2008-02-14). Who Wants to Be a Vice President?. The American Spectator. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  4. ^ Cuniff, Meghann (2004-10-04). Portrait of a swing state. Oregon Daily Emerald. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  5. ^ McCain Easing Into Role of GOP Leader
  6. ^ Who should be McCain's running mate?. Kansas City Star (2008-02-13). Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
  7. ^ Burr, Thomas; Matt Canham (2008-03-02). Could dogged devotion earn guv a VP spot?. Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
  8. ^ Vice President Romney?. Cornell Daily Sun (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  9. ^ Geraghty, Jim (2006-12-06). McCain Hints Minn. Governor May Be His Running Mate. The New York Sun. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  10. ^ Pence suggested as McCain running mate. Associated Press. Indianapolis Star (2008-02-11). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  11. ^ Mannies, Jo (2008-02-12). Blunt in running as McCain’s running mate?. STLtoday. Saint Louis Post Dispatch. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  12. ^ Jindal can be McCain's running mate?. The Times of India (2008-02-10). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  13. ^ Agrell, Siri (2008-02-14). Age and identity politics likely to influence choice of running mate. CTVGlobeMedia. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
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