Spector Struggles To Defend Support of McCain-Palin in '08

It's rare you'll find this blog thanking Chris Matthews, but this video is worth it. Watch as Mr. Matthews ties tool-of-the-year Arlen Spector (D/R/?-PA) in knots over his presidential vote in 2008.



Though, I would like to take umbrage with Chris making a big deal out of Sarah Palin, who was #2 on the ticket, and how Arlen voted for her over his "good friend Joe Biden." The fact is, unless you are completely torn, you don't vote for vice-president. Ever.

Michael Bloomberg Made McCain Shortlist

Interesting news from the Washington Post:

Eventually, McCain narrowed his choices to six finalists.

In addition to Palin, they were independent-Democratic Sen. Joseph Lieberman; McCain's former rival, Mitt Romney; Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty; New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal have been a finalist had he not taken himself out of contention.

While Bloomberg would have certainly been a better pick than Lieberman or Palin, the other "maverick" picks, it's interesting how much of his very-serious potentials were high risk, high reward ideas.

Another interesting note is that, since the article points out that Jindal pulled himself out of contention, it implies that Mr. Bloomberg would have been happy to join the Republican ticket.

Hindsight is always very cool...

Hat Tip: GOP 12