For many who know me, they know that I hail from the State (i.e. The People’s Republic) of Maryland (born, raised, then kicked out after I declared that I was a Republican, New York Yankees Fan and an unapologetic Pittsburgh Steelers Fan…my AFC Team). When I was living in Maryland, I had the privilege of witnessing the dynamic duo of then-Governor Bob Ehrlich and then-Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele. Both of these men led with dignity and gave Maryland a glimpse of prosperity, lower taxes and gasp, a governor’s office without scandal.

However, one part of the dynamic duo began to shine after he declared that he was running for the U.S. Senate to replace Paul Sarbanes. Steele showed that he had fresh ideas and a dedication of being a strong, principled leader who was determined to bring conservatism back to the halls of Congress. With such a strong commitment to party building and returning the country back to the ideals on which it was founded, Steele became a rising star amongst Republicans across the United States. Although he lost his race in 2006, he has now become a celebrity in the GOP through his leadership of GOPAC.

Steele would not only bring diversity to our ticket, but he brings back the enthusiasm and energy that our party has been lacking recently. McCain would be wise to choose Steele, who is a strong leader with much charisma. If Steele were McCain’s running mate, there would also be much crossover appeal as well as the energized Conservative base. While there are many cons to Steele being selected as VP, the pros far outweigh the cons. McCain/Steele has a nice ring, doesn’t it?

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