GOOD, PAWLENTY:

McCain makes decision on running mate (LIZ SIDOTI, 8/28/08, AP)

Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances.

The Arizona senator will appear with his No. 2 at an Ohio rally on Friday, aides said, though they provided no details on McCain's pick.

Without explanation, Pawlenty called off an Associated Press interview at the last minute, as well as other media interviews in Denver, site of the Democratic National Convention.

Even setting aside morality, it's a simple matter of math, Poll: John McCain Would Lose 10 Percentage Points With Pro-Abortion VP (Steven Ertelt, August 28, 2008, LifeNews.com)

A new ABC News poll finds presidential candidate John McCain would lose as much as 20 percent of his support should he select a pro-abortion running mate. With such a decision adding him the backing of just 10 percent of voters, McCain would suffer a net loss of 10 percent.

The poll underscores the importance for pro-life voters and most Republicans of picking a pro-life running mate such as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

Posted by Orrin Judd at August 28, 2008 8:01 PM