Since the major discussion of this summer regarding McCain will be who he picks as Vice President, I thought I'd make a series of threads (one every few days) about particular possible VP choices, and allow people to comment/discuss.

It would be my preference that these discussions involve a tone which is productive and positive, and not negative. Examples:

Productive: I don't think Fred Thompson would be a good choice because McCain may want someone younger due to his age.

Not productive: Fred Thompson is old and grumpy and didn't even want to be President.

I know this might be difficult as we all have our favorites -- I'm not big fan of Huck, for example -- but I just wanted to offer that.

Anyway, with that minor ground rule out of the way, I thought I would start the discussion with Condi Rice.

POSITIVES:
- Experience is unquestionable.
- Ready to step in at any time.
- Continuity between former administration and current administration.
- Female and a minority; possible benefit vs. Hillary or Obama.
- Leader
- Inspirational
- Doesn't seem political, due to not being in elected office.

NEGATIVES:
- More of a moderate, may not sit well with conservatives
- Too tied to Bush -- McCain may not want the tie that strong.
- Doesn't have a "governing" record in any elected office, kind of the negative side of the last positive point.

I bring this up because two days ago, a poll showed that in NEW YORK, of all places, a McCain-Rice ticket would beat an Obama-Hillary ticket.

McCain/Condi wins in NY

Thoughts, everyone?