I think that a McCain/Powell ticket is very dangerous....

[trumad]

only because of the Moran factor.

[saltpoint]

1. It's especially dangerous for McCain, because I think Powell is going to

endorse Obama.

[Ichingcarpenter]

4. Is that before or after Powell goes to the Hague?

Powell is such a bootlicker.

[NanceGreggs]

7. I think you're right.

Besides, I'm sure the powers-that-be in the GOP are well aware of the fact that there are many bigoted Republican voters who would sit out the election rather than vote to put a black man a heartbeat away from the presidency - especially in this case, where McCain's ability to serve out even a four-year term is questionable.

[Top Cat]

11. I agree

[arthritisR_US]

15. seems to me I had heard rumors to that effect. n/t

[EC]

2. Besides that

I think Powell and Condi both seem to be leaning Obama...I'm even beginning to think Bush is leaning Obama...

[clydefrand]

3. Why not? His daughter is.

[EC]

13. I know it looked like she started to say that on

(I think it was Leno) and her mother interrupted her...

[Franks Wild Years]

10. Funnily enough, I've thought that...

..Bush doesn't really like McCain. He doesn't think McCain is a by the books Bush style neo-con. Bush thinks he's a spineless 'librul' who has been manipulated by his administration. He'd rather see a 'Bush-ite' win the White House, be that now or in four or even eight years.

Bush may even think that he can be partially credited for an Obama victory by 'paving the way for black people' by putting Rice & Powell in his administration.

[grannie4peace]

14. condi , really??

yuk:puke: :puke: i'll take the vote, though

[EC]

16. I know....

but I saw her a couple weeks back praising Obama about something and she looked smitten...of course she's looked the same way about Bush....too

[jab105]

5. Umm, you do know that Powell has been fairly vocal (for him) that he REALLY likes Obama this time...

add that to the very obvious fact that he's not big on politics after getting burned by the Bush administration, and all I can say is that this aint gonna happen...

The only reason that its hitting the news is to make McCain more appealing (to have considered Powell//to have Powell consider the VP spot) to independents...

I'd bet you anything on this one...

EDIT: cause I can't spell...

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

6. Powell would not take the job. Period. 100%.

Colin Powell is not going to take on the task of being part of a losing and racist campaign. Maybe a winning one, but not just as a spasm to finish off what little is left of his reputation.

There's no upside to the thing.

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

9. Agreed, the chatter is that he's closer to endorsing Obama.

[Erin Elizabeth]

8. There's like ZERO reason for Powell

to accept such a thing. Honestly, this is not going to happen.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

12. Not a chance

There is absolutely no upside in this for Powell. None.

[FrenchieCat]

17. dangerous to our economy!

Kind of Military overdose.

[Phoonzang]

18. It won't be Powell.

Though if it is, we might as well pack up and go home.

[AuntPatsy]

20. BS He knowingly helped lie us into a war that was unwinnable and KNEW IT all along

[Danger Mouse]

19. It'll never happen.

[MichiganVote]

21. McSame will never share the spotlight with anyone as visible as Powell

And Powell's days of being the lapdog for republicans is over.

[Ichingcarpenter]

22. If the Price was high enough he'd sell his soul

Oh, that's right he already did.

[Douglas Carpenter]

23. it simply cannot happen. Any pro-choice candidate would fundamentally shatter the GOP coalition

In the moral system of much of the GOP base that would be like the Democrats selecting a pro-segregationist V.P. candidate.

[Fleshdancer]

24. A dangerous fantasy is still a fantasy

There's no way in hell McCain is going to be lucky enough to get Powell on his ticket.

[eleny]

25. Maybe it would be good for the bigots to finally have to face their racism...

...and to realize that America is moving forward with or without them.

I haven't thought this all through so it's from the 'my 2 cents' department. But I'd like to see them have to finally face themselves.

[aasleka]

26. Powell was abused by Bush and he knows too much about McCain to ever consider serving with him

[angee_is_mad]

27. Ain't Happening

Powell would never do that to Barack. Barack is a young man that he thinks very highly of and he would never take away his chance to make history. Anyway, Mrs. Powell would probably hit him in the head if he considered it.

This is just mcsame trying to manipulate the media and take the focus off of O'Biden.

[Dan]

28. No way, they've both been punked by Bush...

[CitizenPatriot]

29. no way

Powell was burned by the repugs. He has some sense of honor and disagreed with buchco re certain aspects of the war. They also set him up.

McCain secretly hates **, even as he has turned himself into ** lock stock and barrel. Poor McSame, how does he sleep at night?

Our ticket is fan-fuc*ing-tastic! let's not get deterred from our joy and success by rumors and subtle suggestions of imminent danger.

I'm thinking how cool Barack & Michelle and Joe & Jill will look in the WH...Dam! It's Jackie O times 4!

[ErinBerin84]

30. not gonna happen

The McCain campaign is just floating the name as a lame attempt at "buzz". They know that they are screwed.

[Vinca]

31. It won't happen but the fact they're considering it shows real desperation.

Ideally, they need a black VP candidate who is a woman so unless Condi has a change of heart, they're stuck with Leiberbush. He could put on black face and dress in drag I suppose.

[Bad Thoughts]

32. If Clinton was the anti-Obama, Powell is the anti-McCain

Powell has been somewhat, but not entirely, repentant regarding his role in selling the war. He would be a very easy target should he end up on the ticket. But more importantly, his view of IR doesn't jive with McCain's, and I doubt he would sell a tough stance against both Russia and Iran.

[WeDidIt]

33. Grumpy OLD Politicians

A ticket where both men are older than any former president when sworn in?

Both men are 71.

No way is it MCCain/Powell, and if it was age would become the number one issue.

[AlinPA]

34. It could be Petraeus instead of Powell. Military the whole way.

[flpoljunkie]

35. Ain't gonna happen!