McCain Will Name V.P. Before Olympics

Advisers of Republican candidate John McCain have confided that the announcement of the candidate for vice-presidency is imminent and should come before the start of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

McCain’s advisors revealed on Saturday, August 2 that the announcement of the vice-presidential candidate was in fact forthcoming and should occur before the Beijing Olympic Games start on August 8.

Throughout the campaign, John McCain’s Republican team has remained cautious and stressed that the time for the announcement will be chosen by the candidate himself. But for John McCain, who will celebrate his 72nd birthday on August 29 and who admits to having shortcomings when it comes to the field of economics, choosing a relatively young running mate who is well versed in economic and fiscal affairs seems to be a necessity.

The Most Important Decision of the Candidates

Choosing a running mate is often regarded as the most important decision a presidential candidate is required to make before the election. On the Democratic side, discretion is also needed. “The next time I will speak of choosing a candidate for the vice-presidency, it will be to announce my choice,” Barack Obama declared last week. On the other hand, the Democratic candidate who celebrated his 47th birthday this past Monday and has served as senator since 2005, requires an experienced and seasoned individual, especially on matters of national security. “I want someone who is honorable… I want someone independent and self-reliant, who will be ready to tell me at any moment that he or she thinks that I am wrong,” Barack Obama said recently.