Radical Avenue

Welcome to the dawning of a New Age in Republican politics. John McCain has finally earned the near universal love and support of his comrades in the GOP. And with the right nominee for Vice President at his side, Senator McCain should hold his own in November. Several candidates have emerged as possibilities for Vice President.

Fred Thompson
Pros – No one could bolster McCain’s Law & Order credentials like Senator Thompson. Thompson also has a great voice for radio commercials and is McCain’s old buddy from Congress. Next to Thompson, McCain looks positively vibrant.
Cons – The former Senator from Tennessee hails from a Republican state and is not the most dynamic campaigner.

Mike Huckabee
Pros – The affable Governor Huckabee helps McCain with evangelical voters. His name could also be used in a catchy campaign slogan like “Tailhook U and Huckabee Too”. (Senator McCain would need to use a more conventional slogan if he chooses someone like Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota as his running mate.)
Cons – Huckabee is a safe pick.

Beyonce
Pros – She sings. She dances. She acts. She has enough crossover appeal to bring in hip hop and smooth jazz voters alike. What more could you want in a running mate?
Cons – Beyonce might outshine the guy at the top of the ticket.

Eli Manning
Pros – Everyone’s favorite scrappy underdog would meld perfectly with the McCain persona and is popular in New York.
Cons – Manning has yet to publicly describe his stance on campaign finance reform.

Tyra Banks
Pros – America’s Top Model hosts the hippest daytime talk show on TV these days. Oprah who?
Cons – Tyra is not the first choice of conservatives.

Bigfoot
Pros – You can trust a Yeti on national security. Bigfoot’s organic lifestyle and roots in the Pacific Northwest appeal to environmentally conscious voters.
Cons – Bigfoot tends to disappear for months at a time.

John McCain, Vice President