A step in the right direction

McCain some how managed to miraculously pull off a South Carolina win. Things are looking up!

Either McCain could become the front runner which will still be an up hill battle for him, or the GOP party will be more fractured going into the convention. Hopefully people can rally around McCain who will be a centrist, someone who will promote fiscal responsibility who is also potentially electable. Even if McCain does get the nod, there are still potential mistakes he could make. I believe a Huckabee VP would be a huge problem. Ideally I'd like to see him run through Super Tuesday ahead, and then give the spot to Joe Lieberman. Would it be a slap in the face to some of the people who voted for him? Sure, potentially. However I believe it could really give him a large advantage in the general election. Additionally you would have the insight of a man who ran in a presidential race previously.

On the flip side let us touch upon the Democrat battle. Clinton is gaining more ground, although it appears Obama could have a chance at taking South Carolina. Vice presidential discussion? Well it is probably too early on either side. I will say that I don't see Hillary being willing to accept a VP spot, however if the tables were reversed I see Obama graciously accepting. I also think that an Edwards VP would be a detriment to a Democrat candidate. It would bring bad recollections of John Kerry. Additionally John Edwards's brand of politics is farther to the left than either Clinton's or Obama's campaign platforms. There would be many questions regarding changes in views/ideals to accommodate the presidential nominee's ideals. (recall when Joe Lieberman was chosen for Al Gore, or when George H. W. Bush was VP candidate for Ronald Reagan)

Anyway, I continue to giddily watch it all unfold!