[Rhodes22-list] Political - Book Report

[Brad Haslett]

Robb,

Webb seems to garner a lot of respect on both sides of the isle.  I'll put
his book in the queue because I'm really interested in reading his thoughts
on globalization. I've read the reports that his name is being kicked around
as a running mate for the Bamboozler.  That would be a mistake for Webb,
he'd be better served looking at the top spot down the road. Bobby Jindal is
being proposed as a running mate with McCain.  Louisiana needs him as
Governor worse and he'll get his shot at the top soon enough.  Unless Webb
is willing to "take a bullet" for the party, he and Virginia are probably
better off if he passes on this one.

Brad

On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 9:21 PM, Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:

> Brad,
> Thanks.  I think I will have to check it out.
>
> Heads up on another book I just read about.  Senator Jim Webb from Virginia
> has just had published a new book.
> http://www.amazon.com/Time-Fight-Reclaiming-Fair-America/dp/0767928350
>
> I'm proud to have him as my Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Not
> your typical politician.  He's now sponsored legislation in the Senate to
> give veterans expanded educational opportunities, which the Bush
> administration is opposing.
>
> I know you've speculated on running mates and such for the upcoming
> election.  Our local paper is suggesting Webb might be a potential VP
> candidate.  It would make some sense.   He has the military background the
> neither the Democrats have to counter McCain's service and would help
> attract blue collar voters that Barrack seems to have some trouble with.
> While I would hate to loose him as a Senator, I certainly see the intrigue.
> We shall see. - rob
>
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>
> Rob,
>
> I finished it just before leaving.  Some of it is a re-hash of articles he
> has published on his website over the years but good none-the-less. Yon is
> pretty objective but as a former Special Forces guy and having spent so
> much
> time with the troops, he's susceptible to cheer leading on their behalf.
> That said, he's objective about the politics.  You'll enjoy the book!
>
> Brad
>
>
>
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