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DEL.ICIO.USSecond thoughts on Sonny Perdue for vice president
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As promised, here are the most thoughtful comments from yesterday’s post on Sonny Perdue’s potential as a vice presidential candidate in ‘08.
And we have to say, y’all are a pretty tough crowd. You’ve left it to us offer the most positive comment on Perdue’s possibilities. It came from a GOP stalwart, who’s met Dick Cheney, knows Sonny Perdue well, and has been hunting with both. “Sonny’s a better shot. If he wants you dead, you’re dead,” he said.
Here’s the best of what was posted, as of 5 p.m. Thursday.
From jatlanta:
One idea that lends itself to Sonny Perdue as a Vice-Presidential potential is that he is the exact opposite of Dick Cheney. Dick Cheney’s approval ratings must be around the same level as Jack Abramoff right now. Sonny, instead of being an ideological driven politician, with an impervious belief system, can really be seen as most vice-presidents are, pretty harmless.
With the international resumes of McCain and Giuliani, a vice-presidential nominee with foreign policy credentials might just get in the way. If Romney is the guy leading the charge, then Perdue might not be much help.
From Sunshines Bright
I can’t say I am really keen on Sonny being a heartbeat away from the presidency, myself. He has such an affinity for his ol’ Democrat buddies, that I would be very concerned about his influence in appointing Dems to high positions in the Courts and to other government agencies…as he does in Georgia.
From Great Unmentioner
The first virtue of a vice president is to present no problems. Sonny has answers for Florida land deals, Oaky Woods and PeachCare problems? How nice for him. But who wants the questions?
Sonny is simply not in the top 10 or even the top 25 to the sort of person who would have any influence on such a decision. He’s just not in the ballpark. (Governors are not particularly attractive vice presidential prospects to begin with).
From RJ:
Perdue’s unavailability to the media, except for carefully staged appearances, is mostly attributed to his misinterpretation of the meaning behind his impressive re-election victory, a departure from his commitment to open government, and an uncanny fear that he will be questioned about his land dealings and customized tax break. The high likeability and trust factors Perdue enjoyed during the campaign are disappearing with each new revelation and his arrogant indifference to media questions about his ethical lapses.
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By Ken
February 1, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this
Gov. Perdue would be a perfect fit as Secretary of the Interior or EPA Administrator in a Republican administration. The Oaky Woods land deal would be the prototype for national public policy.
By Nicholas
February 2, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this
You are forgetting that there are numerous other Southern governors that would be better on a national ticket. Barbour, Riley, and Sanford all seem like better Veep candidates than Sonny.
By Steve
February 2, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this
Perdue for VP. Right now Perdoofus is fiddling while the healthcare system in Ga. burns! He is asking for more money for peachcare while cutting the money hospitals receive for treating the poor by 4 million. Managed Medicaid simply withholds care while paying the supposed savings to the managed care company. See how many hospitals close in the next few year, most small town hospitals. Does this make sense when the baby boomers will increase the need for care and hospital beds, we better take good care of our healthcare system now!