For his Vice President. It looks like the choice was going to be Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. For once, I am thankful that McCain has that maverick streak in him. From ABC News by way of HotAir:
McCain wanted to shake up the ticket.
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s name in the mix as an unconventional choice for months, but she had not been considered a front runner. So over the next few days, with McCain continuing to believe he needed someone who had more of a maverick streak than his other choices, lawyers reviewed her vetting information. They kept their activities from even some in McCain’s most senior inner circle…
The campaign secretly flew Palin into Dayton last night. She and McCain met privately for a couple of hours. McCain concluded she would “shake up the system” and was “a maverick,” qualities he believed Lieberman would have brought to the ticket. But she also would appeal to conservatives–which Lieberman most certainly would not have done.
After their meeting, McCain concluded he was comfortable with his choice. He notified Pawlenty this morning that he was going a different direction.
Kind of interesting that McCain has barely met her and only decided last night. As you know, I couldn't be happier with the pick.
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