Hmm. Perhaps my prediction of Mr. McCain's possible Vice Presidents is entirely determined by this Byron York column I read earlier which listed the two as Mr. McCain's two main choices. I had forgotten reading this yesterday...

This line from Mr. Pawlenty struck me though:

...if the definition of conservative is going to be so narrowly construed as to only be those things to the right of John McCain, we’re going to have a fairly narrow market share.

It shouldn't be striking to see Mr. McCain described as a far right conservative - as his record demonstrates he is one. But it is given how he is labeled by the media as an "independent" and "maverick."  While Mr. McCain clearly has demonstrated independence on some issues - and some very important issues - in his foreign policy prescriptions, in his choice of economic advisers, and in his stances on social issues, Mr. McCain is a far right conservative.

I'm glad Mr. Sanford realizes this.

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