McCain Looking Elsewhere

[lame54]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/14/mccain-unsure-if-hed-support-palin-for-president/

McCain unsure if he'd support Palin for president

Sen. John McCain says he may not necessary support Gov. Sarah Palin if she she runs in 2012

(CNN) – Sen. John McCain said Sunday he would not necessarily support his former running mate if she chose to run for president.

Speaking to ABC's "This Week," McCain was asked whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin could count on his support. "I can't say something like that. We've got some great other young governors. I think you're going to see the governors assume a greater leadership role in our Republican Party," he said, citing Governors Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Jon Huntsman of Utah.

McCain said he has "the greatest appreciation for Governor Palin and her family, and it was a great joy to know them. She invigorated our campaign" against Barack Obama for the presidency.

Pressed on why he can't promise support for the woman who, just months ago, he named as the second best person to lead the nation, McCain responded that "now we're in a whole election cycle. Have no doubt of my admiration and respect for her and my view of her viability, but at this stage, again … my corpse is still warm, you know?"

[Ken Burch]

1. Well, McCain may be retired by then.

I'm thinking he doesn't really have that much more reason to hang on in the Senate. When's his seat come up again, btw?

[tabbycat31]

2. 2010

[lame54]

3. he doesn't have to be employed to endorse

[Ken Burch]

6. True. But if he's not a sitting senator, what's he got to lose by NOT endorsing her?

If he was retired by then, he could travel the country campaigning AGAINST her. The man would probably enjoy nothing more.

(Well, ok, he'd enjoy the big checks he'd be raking in on the speaking circuit more, but other than that...)

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

8. His self-respect, of course

uh .. er .. never mind ...

:hi:

[AspenRose]

4. He didn't lose totally because of Palin

He lost because he lacked integrity. Still does.

He is as Machiavellian as they come.

[Eric J in MN]

5. In 2003, Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean, not Joe Lieberman.

So if it's a contradiction that McCain chose Palin but may not endorse her for president in the next campaign, then the same could be said about Al Gore.

I don't have a problem with either non-endorsement.

[Ken Burch]

7. That, and really, what exactly does he OWE Armed Christian Barbie?

n/t.