Powell Spokesperson: No, He's Not Going To Be Veep, Dammit!

[Hope And Change]

Powell Spokesperson: No, He's Not Going To Be Veep, Dammit!

By Greg Sargent - August 28, 2008, 2:47PM

There's yet another round of rumors today to the effect that Colin Powell is being seriously considered as McCain's Veep.

So we checked in with his spokesperson, Peggy Cifrino, who told us that the answer is definitely, positively, and unequivocally NO!

"There is absolutely no truth to this whatsoever," Cifrino emailed us.

When we asked if Powell had been vetted, she continued: "He is busy with his own life and has said repeatedly that he has no interest in being a vice presidential candidate. He has NOT filled out any vetting papers and there is just no truth to this."

Hmmm. That might mean that the answer is No. Unless...


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[Martinucho]

1. I don't think it will be Liebermann either

I think McCain feels tempted to pick Liebermann, but the pressure from within the party ranks is too strong, and Liebermann himself knows it. Their base would rather vote for Obama than supporting a pro-choice candidate. That's how kooky Republicans are.