Would your vote for President in 2004 have been different if John McCain were Kerry's running-mate?

Question

In 2004, there was media buzz about the idea of Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona being considered for the Democratic Vice-Presidential nomination. McCain quickly dispelled the notion, stating that he was supporting President Bush. However, what if the fantastic had happened with him accepting the number-two spot in Senator Kerry's campaign if it had been offered to him?

For Kerry supporters, would you have been less likely to support a bipartisan ticket, more likely, or the same? For Bush supporters, would a McCain defection cause you to reconsider supporting Bush? What I would like is some rationale behind whatever position that you would have on this question. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Wouldn't have affected my decision to vote for George Bush one bit, McCain is as far left as you can go and still be a Republican. Now if Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh had been running well that might be a different story, no, they would never jump ship like that. Never mind.

Answer 2

No-I used to intern for McCain when he first got elected. I won't go into the reasons why, except to say that he's a Bush supporter and too much like him.

I didn't support Kerry for a lot of reasons, I supported John Edwards.

Next time around, I think the winning ticket would be Edwards/Obama.

Answer 3

McCain is a RINO not a republican
the VP candidate wouldn't make a difference the Presidential candidate was and will always be a loser, America hater,
Cut and run, white flag waving spineless coward

Answer 4

i imagine that McCain would have considered the provide for a second, wondering that he may be able to coach Kerry and different Democrats the thanks to be proud of their u . s . once back!