tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273264.post-28375078182243941002008-05-11T16:08:00.000-07:002008-05-11T16:08:00.000-07:00How does Richardson neutralize McCain inroads in CA? Just because he's Hispanic? CA will swing based on issues and voter turnout, not the ethnicity of one veep candidate over another. And when has a veep candidate energized a voting base?<BR/><BR/>Geographically, I understand picking a running mate for strategy, but to think that means much beyond the particular state and its borders is far fetched. Example: Mel Martinez's endorsement of McCain will mean astronomically more for FL than Richardson running with Obama.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the Catholic vote is helpful, but likely Catholics will vote en masse (D) anyway. Obama's problems garnering Catholics has been due to Hillary's gains, not the Republican party.<BR/><BR/>At least he does bring experience-- something Obama needs. But there's no shortage of seasoned Senators and governors to take on that role. George Will thinks it should be Strickland, which would make a lot of sense, too.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'm pulling for Obama-Dodd, just because it's fun to say.aaronnoreply@blogger.com