Virginia Republicans offer Obama "friendly" advice; Don't pick Kaine.

[Barack_America]

Lol. Thanks for your "concern", guys.

Va. Republicans: Obama better off without Kaine

Even some of Virginia's top Republicans say Gov. Timothy M. Kaine could help Democrat Barack Obama carry the state for president.

But U.S. Sen. John W. Warner and U.S. Rep. Tom Davis say Obama is better off with a vice-presidential running mate with experience in defense and diplomacy.

Warner and Davis, both of whom are retiring from Congress, talked with reporters this afternoon in a Republican-orchestrated conference call ahead of Obama's two-day tour of Virginia.

Obama is readying to announce his pick for VP, and Kaine is said to be on the short list. Virginia, with 13 electoral votes, usually tilts Republican for president. But both parties say this year the state is in play.

"He's been quite an effective governor in many areas," Warner said of Kaine, adding that the two have worked closely on transportation.

But Warner, a former Navy secretary and Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, added, "It's hard to see how he'd bring strength to the ticket in the national security area."

Davis, who represents part of Northern Virginia, described Kaine as a "very able governor." He continued, "Having a governor on the ticket from Virginia would be of some help."

More (about VA's current economic situation):
http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-08-19-0195.html


A Kaine pick really seems to worry McCain. First there was the sudden announcement that Cantor was being vetted as a possible counterattack to a Kaine selection. Now there's this Republican news conference chock-full of "helpful" advice.

I don't know who Obama is going to pick and I trust him to make the right decision. But I do wonder, why not a peep from the McCain folks about Biden moving to the forefront of speculation? Why none of these silly counter-moves and "concern" about him?

[Alter Ego]

1. So...because it would hurt the Republicans, they don't want Obama

to choose Kaine?

Obama: Thanks for your input, fellas! *chooses Kaine as VP*

[Barack_America]

2. Yeah, what odd comments. Mostly praise for Kaine and his ability to win VA for Obama...

With the occasional mention of "Oh BTW, he has no national security experience". As if Obama's vetting team could have overlooked that!

:rofl:

[Barack_America]

3. Kicking because it's funny. nt

[Thrill]

4. This makes me want Kaine more.

[Barack_America]

5. Me too. And the fact the McCain campaign doesn't seem AT ALL concerned with Biden...

Concerns me.