V.P. Selection

I wanted to emphasize the stark contrast between the two candidates Vice President selection criteria. I think it tell a lot about the candidate by how he chooses his Vice Presidential running mate. Let's start with Obama.

When listening to the news this morning, there were several campaign advisers for Obama who were telling how he is going about selecting his Vice Presidential running mate and let me tell you, it is telling. To a One, all of them were saying that Obama is making his selection based on the amount of votes the selectee can bring to the table. Now, I am not naive. I know that it is an important consideration when making your selection, but, I don't think it should be the primary consideration. I think there are other criteria that would be and are more important.

Now on to McCain. On the same broadcast they had campaign advisers for McCain on also. One stated that McCain was weighing the different candidates voting history when it came to important issues. Another advisor stated that McCain was weighing part of his decision on the principles and morals of the different candidates and yet another advisor was saying that McCain was looking at the experience level a candidate could bring to the office, someone who could be President if the need arose.

With the two different selection techniques just explained above, don't you think it speaks volumes as to the type of President each of the candidates are going to make by the way they are choosing their Vice Presidential running mates? I personally think that the contrasts are startling and should open voters eyes as to the type of person they are considering electing. The position of the President of the United States is the most important Job on the planet, and it should be thought of as such. The Presidency was once the most sacred position one could hold, I hope that we can put a person into it's office that can once again raise it to the heights of greatness it once held prior to the Clinton era.

Please listen to the candidates policies, not just hear their voices. Listen to the statements they are making. Forget about your party affiliation and consider what is best for the Country. Which candidate is putting the Country first. Which candidate is willing to take the tough stances on terrorism, the economy, the energy crises and so on. Think about what is best for the country when you go and place your vote. Forget all the hype about the candidates race, religion, color, etc. That also goes for the Vice Presidential selectee also. Who will be the one that puts America on the track to greatness again, I am not saying which candidate will make us liked the most. I am saying which candidate will take the steps necessary to build our military so that no country would dare challenge us. No country would dare try and use economical blackmail against us. No country would dare try and use energy blackmail against us. When you put the Country first, there is only one true candidate!!!!!!!!!!

As always, I look forward to your responses. Earl