Wash. Times: 3 GOP candidates considering General Tommy Franks for VP

[AlGore-08.com]

http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070831/NATION04/108310069/1008

Four-star veep

Three of the eight announced 2008 Republican presidential campaigns are considering retired Army Gen. Tommy Franks as their pick for vice presidential candidate, according to Republican Party operatives.

Gen. Franks, commander of U.S. Central Command until he retired in 2003, orchestrated the military campaign that ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

The choice of Gen. Franks as vice president would be a direct affront to antiwar Democrats, who plan to make opposition to the Bush administration's handling of the war the main plank of their campaign platforms.

A staunch Republican, Gen. Franks hails from Oklahoma but considers Texas his home state. Having him on the ticket would boost Republican prospects in the must-win Lone Star state.

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[BeyondGeography]

1. They're worried about Texas?

[Karmageddon]

2. Excellent. Bring him on. Even the DLC would have a hard time losing to that ticket

[librechik]

3. ACK! Martial Law After Next Disaster Tommy?

Of course! Who else could best Cheney in the arrogance and ruthlessness department?

[TwilightGardener]

4. I used to live near him--he was the one who used to have his wife

fly around on military jets and sit in on classified briefings. I hope to hell not--he's an asshole.

[BenDavid]

5. and this general was behind the planning the

iraq conflict? Well he f****d that one up, did he not? If you going to get a General that actually won a conflict, the Dems can parade General Wesley Clark.....Watch for General Clark to more involved with the Clinton campaign after HRC wins the nomination, and there will be whispers he could be on the ticket as VP....that is if Obama does not accept....General Clark will I believe be in the Clinton Adminstration.....

I do thank you
Ben David

[yellowcanine]

6. That would be a good way to keep the focus on Iraq. Good for Democrats, imo.

That and generals usually make lousy campaigners.

[Eurobabe]

7. Ah, the cigar aficianado himself.

Bring it ON. Loser.

[FrenchieCat]

8. I'll bet my money on our General Clark o beat their General's ass!

I would pay to see that!

[Texas_Kat]

10. Ever since he called the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

"Dickie" Myers, I haven't been able to stop chuckling.

[Nimrod2005]

9. All three are fucking stupid!!!

[PresidentObama]

11. So what? Have our nominee pick General Wesley Clark.

Clark has the credibility, and is well liked. If they want to play that card, we can play it right back.

[FrenchieCat]

12. We shouldn't even wait for them......

Cause it is a pretty good idea....considering the war and all!

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[Blue_Tires]

14. what, did Schwartzkopf turn them down??