Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor is now being vetted by McCain’s VP team, the AP is reporting, and Morrissey over at Hot Air has Cantor fever.
Morrissey lists a couple drawbacks that Cantor would come with, none of which are big enough issues to be deal-breakers. He emphasizes the positives that he brings to the table, and thinks that Cantor would a “very good selection” for McCain to make.
Cantor could boost McCain on a number of fronts. Cantor has rock-solid conservative credentials and is a favorite of the Republican base. He would also provide a little history as the nation’s second Jewish candidate on a major-party ticket, after Joe Lieberman in 2000, and the first Republican. McCain could hope to make major gains in the Jewish vote, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Barack Obama and his long association with Jeremiah Wright and Trinity United, with their pro-Palestinian rhetoric. Cantor is also young, just 45 years old, and an energetic campaigner.
As I’ve already reported, Cantor has already been chosen as McCain’s running mate. I’m just waiting on the official announcement.
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