John McCain needs to pick a solid conservative to join him on the Presidential ticket. This conservative needs to hold strong views on social issues (like abortion and family issues) and fiscal issues (like controlling government spending, reducing taxes, and earmark reform). There are several politicians who come to mind when holding these views.
One of them is Oklahoma U.S. Senator Tom Coburn. Coburn is a strong social and fiscal conservative who will add to the ticket. He stands firm in his opposition to wasteful government programs and wants to hold the Federal government accountable for their wasteful spending. Additionally, he is staunchly pro-life and pro-family. If McCain selects Coburn, this will unite and rally the conservatives behind his race. Right now, there are many conservatives who are not enthusiastic about a McCain presidency (and I remained negative until I had a reality check recently about how voting for a third party would throw this election towards Obama), and conservatives want someone who will add strength behind McCain’s moderate leaning stances.
Coburn’s name is being floated around the blogosphere. The Right Wing Liberal indicated that Coburn is stepping up to the plate and opposing “Dirty Harry’s” Omnibus Spending Bill and he is not backing down. Not just this, but Dr. No (as Coburn is often referred to) will not back down on principle. This only adds to my support for a McCain/Coburn ticket.
I know that there are several things that factor into the selection of a Vice President. Can they bring in the donations? Does he/she have superstar potential? Do they have chemistry with the Presidential candidate? The list can go on and on. In a crucial election year, such as this one, we can not rely on this list as much. We need to select someone who will add conservative balance to McCain.
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Tom Coburn has a very good book, which made me hate the Socialist Newt Gingrich even more. The title is “Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders Into Insiders.”
If only he would come around on foreign policy….
I have this book at the top of my must read list. Personally, I like Newt on his policies, but I am an even bigger fan of both Coburn and Sen. Jim DeMint of SC for their true dedication to both fiscal and social conservatism.
Yes, Tom Coburn is a good man to have in the Senate, we need more like him. We also need more like Newt.
In case you haven’t noticed Newt has ideas, something the liberals never have. Coburn says no alot and that is good BUT we need folks who say NO to bad ideas but can come up with good ideas–otherwise we will all be democrats.
Clare,
You make a good point with Newt’s ideas. I think he has made some concrete points that could move our country in the right direction. After all, we need to put initiative behind these ideas, not shy away from them to appease popular opinion.
Dr. Tom Coburn + Lincoln of our time , see my blogs – McCAIN-COBURN 2008 since last year, and halthcae will become #1 issue in SEP -OCT ,JUST LIKE OILand gas prices were in MAY -JULY. ONLYissue left for Dems to try to win on…Coburn would trounce any VP candidate on healthcare -google his Dr.Truth video
Senator Dr. Tom Coburn -US SENATOR – DISTINGUISHED PATRIOT , will trump BIDEN IN vp debate – only one with the ‘marbles to do it’; he also brings – Virginia where he created jobs with his Virginia company -COBURN OPTICAL – A VIRGINIA COMPANY, and will plug the last hole in the Republican levie WITH HIS best in America Healthcare Plan -Senate bill S1019. He also has no McCAIN ATTACK ADS which could be used by DEM’s. ADDED BONUS -brings ENTIRE SOUTH , EXCITES THE CONSERVATIVE BASE – as present day LINCOLN