The Occasional Observer

It's always tough to take these veepstakes articles too seriously. McCain's assistant's friend's pet told my brother's girlfriend that he's picking Huckabee, etc.

But it's tough to deny Mike Allen. The guy knows what time it is. And whether it's because the campaign is floating a trial balloon, or Mike just got a scoop, the word he's hearing is that Mitt is first in line for V.P.

That's pretty big news.

I'm not 100% sure if it's a great pick from a vote getting perspective. But from a GOP unifying perspective, and a governing perspective, I think it would be a great pick. I'd personally be pretty psyched, because it would resurrect Mitt's presidential chances in 4 years. And let's face it, those are chances that were pretty much dead-and-buried three months ago.