Join me now for some unconventional wisdom: Why not John Kasich for vice president. From Ohio, the swing state of swing states. Son of a milk man. Dynamic. Smart. Media savvy. Not gaffe prone. A friend of John McCain. Capable of inspiration. Knowledgeable about domestic policy. Favorite of movement conservatives from the days when there was a movement.
I think we've found our guy.
You have another vote for McCain/Kasich 2008.
He is strong where McCain is weak -- age, knowledge of economic issues, and conservative credentials. He also has synergy with McCain in that both want to reduce the size of government and have a bit of a maverick streak in them.
Kasich is by far the best choice in my mind.
Posted by: KERNAL | February 14, 2008 at 05:17 PM
I am a huge Kasich fan. He is big in Columbus and will carry Ohio and probably Pennsylvania.
He is a great candidate for VP.
Posted by: Robert | March 05, 2008 at 08:51 AM
I would love to see John Kasich as his vp. How can we get this done?
Posted by: Alan | March 13, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Let's do it.
Posted by: Karen Sellars | June 10, 2008 at 05:08 AM
I am happy to see this site because I have been suggesting Kasich for several months. My case is that he is knowledgeable about economics and the federal budget, he is experienced as an elected official (and chair of the House Budget Committee), is very well-spoken, youthful without being too young, not tied to the recent congresses or current administration, and well-liked in an important swing state. Case closed!
Posted by: Ralph | June 29, 2008 at 07:22 AM
To me Kasich is a no brainer for McCain's VP for the reasons stated in the other posts. He can hold his own with anyone and would bring much needed energy and enthusiasm to McCain's campaign, not to mention his ability to help McCain in the Midwest. Why is he not mentioned more often?
Posted by: Ford | July 17, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Kasich would be a smarter strategic choice than Romney. Kasich would strengthen McCain in the Midwest and also be received well in the South.
Posted by: GWN | July 21, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Kasich, yes, a choice that makes so much sense. No other Republican out there in my view could appeal better to the Reagan Democrats and Independents, exactly the people McCain has to win to beat Obama. Why aren't we hearing more about him?
Could it be a good sign, though, that McCain is set to make his announcement next week in Dayton, Ohio?
Posted by: Big Dan | August 22, 2008 at 09:13 PM
Karren...are you from Texas?!
Posted by: Jason | August 27, 2008 at 10:11 PM
ehm.. awfully silent here Mike. I'm guessing there must not be much to say considering the train wreck of a ticket the Republicans have..
Posted by: Conventional Wisdom | September 30, 2008 at 09:50 AM