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

Bobby Jindal: Eliquent In Prose As Always

I am a Tim Pawlenty man in 2012, but Governor Jindal shows again in his new Politico editorial why he has so much potential. His ability to argue strong, sometimes complex policy in ways everyone can understand (unfortunately, in writing only thusfar) is comparable to Newt Gingrich, but he is without the baggage and character problems. Combined with the success of Lousiana post-Katrina and through the recession (employment that is actually projected to grown in 2009 and expanded health coverage without a government takeover, among other things), there is no doubt why he is a voice that should be listened to. Just not on video or audio. Yet.

Read his short editorial on health care: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0709/25136.html