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Whicker's Basket ~ Orange County Register columnist Mark Whicker tackles hot local and national sports topics.

The new veep

October 2nd, 2008, 1:12 am · 5 Comments · posted by Mark Whicker, ocregister.com

As Gov. Sarah Palin heads into her debate with Sen. Joseph Biden tonight, she’s under more pressure than Lane Kiffin was. The only difference is that Kiffin was working for a truly old person. Al Davis makes Sen. John McCain look like Zac Efron.

Some of the most hardcore conservative commentators in America are suggesting Palin be jettisoned from the ticket.

One does not expect that to happen, and Alaskans tell us not to be surprised if Palin hangs in there tonight.

But if the sky falls and sports fan McCain needs to make a change, here are some candidates he should check out:

_ Pete Carroll. Can give energy to the ticket, plus he’s very popular in Oregon.

_ Ilya Bryzgalov. The Phoenix goalie and former Duck is from Russia, which means he knows a lot about Alaska.

_ Manny Ramirez. Very experienced at bailouts. Ask the Dodgers.

_ Dennis Rodman. Talk about a pit bull with lipstick.

_ O.J. Mayo. His “chicken in every pot, Visio in every dorm room” slogan could boost consumer confidence.

_ Reggie Bush. “What real estate crisis?” he asks.

_ Oscar De La Hoya. Promises not to invade any country that weighs more than 135 pounds.

_ Phil Mickelson. Has grassroots appeal, primarily because he’s capable, at any time, of going left OR right.

_ Tim Donaghy. Could be useful on several electoral boards.

_ Roger Goodell. The NFL commissioner could help at Guantanamo. He has experience overseeing hundreds of criminals.

Any other suggestions?

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5 Comments

5 Comments

  • OC Sports fan says:

    Micheal Vick is the one who really knows about a pit bull with lipstick. He probably had lipstick on them to try and increase the entertainment value of his business.

  • Brian Schroeder says:

    Sarah Palin is far and above more qualified than either Obama or Biden. She is more suitable to serve than either of those two! Save your picks for the incompetent democratic ticket!

  • anaheim86 says:

    AL DAVIS FOR PREZ!!!!

  • Brian says:

    Biden is the dim-witted one that thought FDR was president in 1929 and that people were watching FDR on TV back then!!! Biden is about as bright as mud!!

  • Democratic voter says:

    Typical Orange County conservative ranting on the part of ‘Brian’. Keep fooling yourself into thinking the economy is fine and Sarah (”I can see Russia from my window, I must have foreign policy experience”) Palin has anything remotely similar to experience.

    Obama will win. Get ready for one of “THEM” to run the country!

    Orange Country will just have to deal with it or cede from the union which in case you do, I’ll vote in favour of it.

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