Vice President Predictions

I am ready to make my VP picks, even though the secrecy behind these choices is air-tight, I think I've read enough to make a good guess. I think Romney will be McCain's choice for Veep--with the economy becoming more of an issue than anything other than Iraq, Romney shores up McCain's weakness with the economy, and Romney was rallying the conservative base right before he dropped out, making him the most satisfying choice for most hard-core conservatives. Until recently, I didn't think Romney had a chance due to the animosity he had with McCain, but ultimately, issues like Mormonism and campaign insults take a back seat to issues like the economy. Not only that, but because Romney helped pass health care legislation in Massachusetts, he has a greater chance of drawing independent voters that make health care a top concern, cutting into a democratic stronghold. Romney has shown an ability to connect with liberals--he was elected in the bluest state in the country, and he has the ability to change his mind often, and for the most part, be fairly convincing about it.

If Obama doesn't choose Clinton--and I don't think he will--I think he will choose Jim Webb. He is a senator from Virginia, a former Republican, and he was Secretary of the Navy for Ronald Reagan. He also happens to be a very outspoken critic of the war, and he has the credentials to do so, considering he was one of the 5 highest ranking military officials in the country. He has the ability to deliver some key states that normally vote Republican--like Virginia--and he has the ability to counter McCain on security issues. Webb has strong appeal with Independent voters, and he also has strong, favorable appeal with older voters.

I could be way off with these picks--it's like playing pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey drunk--so if I'm wrong, oh well, and if I'm right I'm a genius.