Bird’s-Eye View

Josh Drobnyk of the Allentown Morning Call reports that the McCain campaign has finalized plans to hold a rally in a Pennsylvania minor league stadium on the Saturday prior to the Republican National Convention. No, it’s not Clipper Magazine Stadium. It has, however, fueled more speculation that Gov. Tom Ridge is closer to becoming the GOP’s […]

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I still don’t think Tom Ridge will become John McCain’s running mate despite what McCain told the Weekly Standard today (see previous blog post), but let’s assume Ridge has made the cut and is among the final three choices. What advantages would Ridge bring?
In no particular order:

While he may be associated with duct tape and color […]

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So … you and I think Tom Ridge is out as John McCain’s running mate because, after all, why would a Republican nominee who’s had trouble rallying the base of his party choose a pro-choice candidate to appear with him on the ticket? How foolish would that be?
But wait … McCain told the Weekly Standard this:
“I […]

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1:02 p.m.: McCain ends by saying rural Pennsylvanians are not “bitter” and clinging to their guns and religions because they’re disenchanted with government and the economy:
“Judeo-Christian values they hold dear is the strength of America. They’re the reason why the people in Georgia today are looking to America.”
Gettin’ on the Straight Talk Express. Keep checking […]

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Former Gov. Tom Ridge said on Fox News this morning he would consider becoming Republican John McCain’s running mate if the presumptive nominee asked him.
There are two reasons why I think Ridge won’t become the vice president pick.
First, Ridge is pro-choice on abortion, and if you thought the conservative wing of the GOP is unhappy […]

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