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How Jindal Traded Vishnu for Jesus

Hindu-born La. governor's conversion could help McCain

Jul 25, 08 1:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - When political observers talk about Bobby Jindal’s vice presidential credentials, they often mention that his devout Christian faith might sway the base. It’s a curious advantage for the Hindu-raised son of Punjabi immigrants, but Jindal’s conversion was the sincere product of a deep spiritual quest, the More »

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John McCain • Republican • Christianity • Lousiana • Bobby Jindal • conversion • running mate • vice presidential sweepstakes • Hinduism

McCain May Pick VP
Before Beijing 

No, really this time, we think

Jul 25, 08 8:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain is ready to announce his running mate, and he’s going to do it sooner rather than later, top aides tell the Washington Post. “He's in a position to make (the decision) on short notice if he wanted to,” said one adviser. The announcement... More »

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John McCain • McCain 2008 • running mate • vice presidential sweepstakes

 Jindal Won't Take Veep Slot 

But governor's being considered as keynote speaker, sources say

Jul 24, 08 12:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bobby Jindal issued an uncommonly strong denial that he's interested in the veep slot on the GOP ticket—especially since he's considered a top contender, CNN reports.  But John McCain’s campaign could still feature the Louisiana governor. Republican sources say he’s being considered as keynote speaker at... More »

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John McCain • Louisiana • vice president • Bobby Jindal • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate • keynote speech • Republican National Convention

Flap Over Cop's Job Ensnares Alaska Gov.

Possible McCain VP pick allegedly pushed
to fire sister's ex

Jul 22, 08 2:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Alaska's governor, a longshot possibility as John McCain's running mate, is under scrutiny in the wake of allegations she had the state's public-safety commissioner fired as part of a personal vendetta, the Anchorage Daily News reports. Walt Monegan says Sarah Palin pressured him to fire her sister’s state... More »

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investigation • Alaska • McCain 2008 • vice presidential sweepstakes • Sarah Palin • Walt Monegan

McCain May Announce VP This Week

Or this rumor could be
a 'head fake' to distract from the Obama blitz

Jul 22, 08 7:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Speculation is heating up that John McCain may pick his running mate this week, in a move to divert attention from the media frenzy surrounding Barack Obama's tour through the Mideast and Europe, CNN reports. Then again, there's speculation that the VP rumors themselves are just a “head fake”... More »

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John McCain • McCain 2008 • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate

OPINION

 Crist Could Be Key as Veep Pick 

Governor's strength in Fla. an important asset

Jul 16, 08 12:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Florida’s importance in the general election can hardly be overstated, and his presumed ability to deliver it for the Republicans is at the heart of the case for popular governor Charlie Crist in the veepstakes, writes Chris Cillizza for the Washington Post. McCain may select a VP with more... More »

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Florida • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Republican • Charlie Crist • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate

Analysis

 Ex-HP Chief a Risky VP Choice 

But prominent McCain adviser has clear ambitions

Jul 9, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carly Fiorina sparked stunned silence when talking over breakfast yesterday about the unfairness of health insurance plans that cover Viagra, but not birth control. “These women would like a choice,” she said, despite the fact that her nominee, John McCain, voted against a proposal to mandate coverage. Dana... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • birth control • Viagra • vice president • Carly Fiorina • vice presidential sweepstakes

Webb Officially Pulls Out of Veepstakes

Senator says he told Obama last week he wouldn't run

Jul 7, 08 7:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jim Webb withdrew his name from Barack Obama's VP shortlist today, squelching rumors he might bring military and foreign policy experience to the ticket, Chicago Tribune reports. The freshman Virginia senator has long denied interest, but says he bowed out officially last week. "I believe I am best equipped... More »

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Barack Obama • Jim Webb • vice presidential sweepstakes • Election 2008 • Democratic candidates • vice presidential candidate

Pawlenty Struts His VP Stuff

Now mullet-free, Minn. governor has been all over cable news on McCain's behalf 

Jul 3, 08 12:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Tim Pawlenty's got plenty on his resume to get him on John McCain’s VP radar. He’s the governor of a key battleground state, a smooth campaigner, and an active GOP player who’s been working hard for McCain. But here’s the proof Minnesota's governor really wants the... More »

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John McCain • Minnesota • Tim Pawlenty • McCain 2008 • running mate • vice presidential sweepstakes

OPINION

Obama-Biden Could Be
the Ticket

Senator has foreign policy chops, Catholic cred, stump skills

Jul 2, 08 12:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden, the Delaware senator who sputtered out of the primaries in Iowa, may be the ideal VP for Barack Obama, writes Walter Shapiro in Slate. The 65-year-old chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee has international policy cred, a son heading to Iraq, a pull with Catholic voters, a "... More »

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Joe Biden • vice president • Delaware • vice presidential sweepstakes

Who's the Best VP Pick? Take a Wild Guess

Political mag lists longshot candidates
that strangely work

Jun 29, 08 6:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - Nancy Pelosi suggested an unlikely vice-presidential candidate for Barack Obama this week, and got Politico's editors thinking—who are the best longshot candidates for both parties? They called up political analysts and drummed up seven names that are "unconventional" but "reasonably viable." Bill Gates topped the list... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Bill Gates • vice president • Obama 2008 • Colin Powell • Meg Whitman • McCain 2008 • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate

Fla.'s Crist Works Across the Eco-Lines

Guv backs alternative energy, but open to more oil drilling

Jun 26, 08 1:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is walking an environmental tightrope between encouraging conservation and alternative energy, and promoting oil exploration off the state’s coast, the Wall Street Journal reports.  Recent moves include the purchase of 300 square miles in the Everglades—a deal that shuts down the nation’... More »

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Florida • energy • John McCain • environment • Charlie Crist • Everglades • vice presidential sweepstakes

 'Redneck' Lawmaker Gives
 Obama Unlikely Boost 

Webb helps Dem's credibility on national defense

Jun 21, 08 2:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jim Webb, Virginia’s firebrand junior senator, is becoming Barack Obama’s wing man for courting pro-military and national defense voters. A respected war veteran and best-selling novelist, he is also among the more colorful candidates for Barack Obama's VP slot. But the politician who calls himself a "redneck"... More »

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Barack Obama • Jim Webb • John McCain • Democrats • Virginia • vice presidential sweepstakes

column

 Deja Vu: Joe for Veep?  

Party-swapping, hawkish Lieberman would push McCain to the center

Jun 18, 08 10:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain's best choice for running mate may be a familiar face in the vice presidential slot—Joe Lieberman. The independent Connecticut senator would be the "first Jewish, party-crossing, second-time-around VP nominee in American history," and could push McCain toward the center just enough to attract valuable conservative... More »

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John McCain • Joe Lieberman • vice president • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate

Ex-Clinton Manager Joins Team Obama

Her role as VP aide may keep Hillary from joining ticket

Jun 16, 08 5:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton's former campaign manager and longtime loyalist Patti Solis Doyle will serve as chief of staff to Obama's eventual VP choice. This may mean that Clinton is unlikely to nab the veep spot, since Doyle—booted from Hillary's campaign—has not spoken to her since, Don Frederick blogs in... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • vice president • Patti Solis Doyle • vice presidential sweepstakes • Election 2008 • vice presidential candidate

Opinion

Want to Be Veep?
What to Do, and Not to Do

Pundit advises the wannabes on how to play it cool

Jun 12, 08 2:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Dear wannabe running mates, here’s how to campaign for the No. 2 job, per Mark Halperin in Time: DO:
  • Prove you can be an attack dog while maintaining “eloquence.”
  • Suck up to Michelle/Cindy. They’ll have the final say before the final say.
  • Notify
... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Michelle Obama • Tim Kaine • Mike Huckabee • vice president • Cindy McCain • vice presidential sweepstakes • vice presidential candidate

Opinion

 Carville Touts a Convenient VP 

Nobel-winner would signal US is getting serious about energy policy, says he

Jun 12, 08 6:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democratic strategist James Carville thinks Barack Obama should consider someone with a little experience for the vice presidency: like, say, former VP Al Gore. Carville told CNN that choosing the Nobel Peace Prize-winner would drive home the message that America is serious about a new energy policy. A third term... More »

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energy • Al Gore • vice president • James Carville • vice presidential sweepstakes

 Obama's
 Embattled
 Veep Hunter
 to Quit 

Johnson was skewered over favorable mortgage he received

Jun 11, 08 2:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - A member of Barack Obama’s VP selection team who has drawn a firestorm of criticism this week is stepping down from his post, CNN reports. “Jim [Johnson] did not want to distract in any way from the very important task of gathering information about my vice presidential nominee,... More »

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Barack Obama • vice president • Countrywide • vice presidential sweepstakes • Jim Johnson

Opinion

Specter of Cheney Hangs Over VP Picks

Second banana must be capable, but not 'co-president'

Jun 7, 08 5:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Dick Cheney's shadow looms large as Barack Obama and John McCain consider possible VP candidates, Jules Witcover writes in Washington Post. Once hailed as a sober, responsible running mate, Cheney overstepped his bounds and impinged on the president’s authority. The next VP must be more restrained, Witcover writes,... More »

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Dick Cheney • vice president • running mate • vice presidential sweepstakes

updated

 Hillary on Obama's
 Veep Choice:
 'His Alone' 

Departing candidate says she's open, but not running for VP

Jun 5, 08 3:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Team Clinton tempered speculation that she was bargaining for the No. 2 spot today, deeming the VP choice “Senator Obama’s and his alone.” One day after Hillary Clinton told New York’s congressional delegation that she was open to being a running mate, the New York Times ... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • vice president • vice presidential sweepstakes

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