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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Zoltan! who wrote (25044)	7/20/2000 8:47:12 PM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

I'm not sure if this article means I should welsh on the bet or up the ante. I remain firm in my conviction that McCain on the ticket would be a bad mistake: McCain Said Would Serve As Bush VP By Ron Fournier AP Political Writer Thursday, July 20, 2000; 8:26 p.m. EDT AUSTIN, Texas –– Vanquished primary rival John McCain has told a prominent Republican governor and mutual friend ofGeorge W. Bush that he would be willing to serve as the Texan's running mate, sources said Thursday. McCain, who has previously ruled out a vice presidential bid, signaled his change of heart in a telephone conversation this week with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, amid a series of developments abruptly raising McCain's profile as Bush draws close to deciding, three GOP officials said. Ridge has been considered a top candidate for the job, but told McCain that he didn't think he was still in the running, the sources said. Bush has not given any hints about his plans, other than to say his list is narrow and a decision will come soon. The sources, all of whom were briefed about the conversation by participants, spoke on condition of anonymity. Two of the sources said Ridge told a senior Bush adviser about his conversation, and received a "cool reception" to the idea of putting McCain on the ticket. They also said former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney asked McCain's staff Thursday to provide telephone numbers where the Arizona senator can be reached this weekend and next. Bush is expected to make his selection within the next 10 days before the GOP convention in Philadelphia where he'll officially be nominated. The numbers were turned over. In a separate development, several House Republicans have begun circulating a letter urging Bush to select McCain, according to party officials. They said the lawmakers are concerned about retaining control of the House and think McCain would appeal to critical ticket-spliters and independents, particularly in California. © Copyright 2000 The Associated Press washingtonpost.com