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First thoughts: McCain to make surprise pick
{ 10:49 AM, Aug. 29, 2008 }
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First Read is an analysis of the day's political news, from the NBC News political unit. From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico MontanaroDENVER -- John McCain's done it. He's got the political world buzzing like crazy about a surprise VP choice. Here's what we know: Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney and Joe Lieberman all appear to be out of the running. Of course, these three candidates were the short list, remember? Shows how well the McCain campaign is keeping secrets. The hot name of the morning is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, someone who has been governor less than two years. The pros of her candidacy: conservatives love her and she's known as a hard-core reformer, defeating ethically challenged GOP Gov. Frank Murkowski in '06. She is WILDLY popular in Alaska. The Cons: Does she pass the commander in chief test? Perhaps Palin is a head fake yet again and we should be looking at folks like Tom Ridge or Rob Portman or even Meg Whitman. Bottom line: maybe the Obama campaign should have put t...
Originally from: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/08/29/1303763.aspx
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