One of the cool things about doing a blog like this is that you get to meet really interesting people that KNOW things.  They are called sources and sometimes they have to remain anonymous.   Some of ours indicate that Romney has been the only name consistently on McCain’s short list for V.P. - something that shows real wisdom on McCain’s part.

Yesterday’s announcement by Barak Obama (following Hugh Hewitt’s example, insert the fanfare from Jesus Christ Superstar here) of Joe Biden as his V.P. selection simply makes McCain’s wisdom that much more apparent.  As I picture a Romney/Biden vice presidential debate in my mind, I see Tyson/Spinks.

Biden brings to the Dem ticket the appearance of seriousness.  Romney is the only name floating for Republican Veep that can bring a better C.V. and actually add substance to the appearance.  Both Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito handled Biden very well in their confirmation hearings, and Romney brings a similar education and training the table.  Romney also brings the amazing success and breadth of his business and Olympic experience to bear.  Much has been made of Biden’s ability to add experience in foreign affairs to the Dem ticket.  Well, not that John McCain lacks anything in that area, but Romney’s Olympic experience is, almost by definition, one of the most complex diplomatic tasks a person can face.

The only possible downside to a Romney V.P. selection is The Question.   As we analyzed earlier this week, McCain’s outstanding performance at last weekend’s Saddleback Forum has set the stage to put The Question to bed.

Mitt’s the man - no question about it.
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