Rising Hegemon
The reasons for Romney go beyond McCain's image problem and party doubts. Romney was the first GOP presidential candidate to publicly warn back in January that Obama would be the likely GOP opponent, and then say that he could beat him. This was not mere political braggadocio. He like Obama sold himself as the change guy who can go to Washington cut the cronyism, bureaucratic and congressional inertia, and restore public confidence. McCain is the walking embodiment of the much loathed Washington insider establishment.
Considering my agnostic sensibilities, I naturally find it hard to believe that either "Old World" virgin Jesus or "New World" serial marrying Jesus love me this much.
Mitt Romney proved one thing this election cycle.
He is the biggest effing phony to come down the political pike in years. He certainly is not the only phony, but he's the only one that is so obscenely artificial in construction that 75% of the country finds him a walking, talking, buffoon.
If McCain picks Romney he'll instantly plunge at least 5% in the polls. People really have a visceral dislike of the guy, especially independents. And the thought that "old man" McCain would have a higher than normal likelihood of being succeeded by his VP choice if elected is a factual point Democrats would relish.
So by all means, please pick Romney -- please!
Damn, I hope this becomes conventional wisdom.
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