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To: Paul Smith who wrote (238017)	2/8/2008 6:40:20 PM
From: goldworldnet	Respond to of 793928

McCain Hints Choice For VP: Upton? nolanchart.com During the CNN/YouTube debate, McCain gives the qualifications for his VP. They seem to match up with the Congressman from Michigan. by DigitalBob (Libertarian) In last night's CNN/YouTube Republican debate, there was a moment where I felt I had a little insider knowledge. The YouTube video of VP Dick Cheney with the voice of Nick Anderson asked the following question: Yes. Will you grant your vice president as much power and influence as I've had? And remember, before you answer, I'm watching you. The cartoon character was holding a shotgun, reminiscent of the hunting accident Cheney had a while ago. Fred Thompson gave an answer, saying that a Vice President should have some significant duties, but nothing very specific. McCain's answer gave me that "a-ha" moment: Look, I am going to give you some straight talk. This president came to office in a time of peace, and then we found ourselves in 2001. And he did not have as much national security experience as I do. So he had to rely more on the vice president of the United States, and that's obvious. I wouldn't have to do that. I might have to rely on a vice president that I select on some other issues. He may have more expertise in telecommunications, on information technology, which is the future of this nation's economy. He may have more expertise in a lot of areas. But I would rely on a vice president of the United States -- but was Fred said, the primary responsibility is to select one who will immediately take your place is necessary. But the vice president of the United States is a key and important issue, and must add in carrying out the responsibilities of the president of the United States. The Fred that McCain had in mind wasn't Thompson, but Representative Fred UPTON (R, MI-6). Fred UPTON is McCain's election chairman in Michigan. UPTON has a long career in the Republican Party. He is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of the Telecommunications Subcommittee. UPTON has the conservative credentials: smaller government, less spending, Christian values. UPTON got his start in politics as an aid to Dave Stockman, another Representative from this part of Michigan. Dave Stockman was Reagan's OMB director until 1985. Stockman confronted Reagan over budget issues. Stockman was on a mission to balance the federal budget. But Reagan's priority for rebuilding the military took precedence over his balanced budget pledge. When Stockman left the administration, so did UPTON, to run for the same seat in Congress that Stockman had held. Fred UPTON has a long list of causes while a congressman. These issues would fill in the voids in McCain's record. UPTON co-chairs the automotive caucus. He's been very active in environmental issues, including recent work to limit BP/Amoco's dumping of toxins into Lake Michigan. He voted for the override of President Bush's veto on the S-Chip legislation. As a former member of the Education and Workforce Committee, co-sponsored the 2003 Higher-Education Freedom Act. He pushed for a bill that would put fresh fruits and vegetables in children's school lunch. The list of health and consumer protection bills he's supported or co-sponsored would double the size of this article. Some of these positions push him closer to the "moderate" category. He has supported financing the Iraq war, but voted against the surge earlier this year. This contrasts with McCain continual strain of "the surge is working". Compared to everything else on his plate, the Iraq war is just not Upton's hottest thing. So far in this campaign, when it comes to asking about a future Vice President, most interviewers have asked Presidential candidates if they would accept the VP position if they don't get the top spot. The two typical answers are either no, because they didn't have that position in mind, or yes, because they want to serve their country. But asking a candidate who he would want in the position gives voters a chance to decide on the whole package. McCain at least gave some insight into the qualifications, if not the person. By McCain not saying who his Vice President would be by name, he didn't spoil the surprise. * * *

To: Paul Smith who wrote (238017)	2/8/2008 7:21:19 PM
From: LindyBill	Respond to of 793928

Chris Cox I know him. He would be my choice if I was running. Make an excellent Pres. The rest of the top of the list gags me. Rice is a disaster now. Colin Powell? Never get him out of his garage where he spends his time working on cars.