Speculation includes Lieberman, Giuliani
Dan Nowicki
The Arizona Republic
Democrats already are regularly attacking John McCain for offering what they characterize as a third George W. Bush term.
But a new Theodore Roosevelt presidency might be closer to the mark.
McCain, the four-term Republican senator from Arizona and presumptive GOP presidential nominee, is promising an administration that reflects "conservative principles, values and vision."
He also says his administration would have a powerful environmental bent, in the Roosevelt tradition.
At this early stage, the names and faces that would flesh out a McCain White House remain pure speculation. After all, McCain insists he hasn't even started seriously thinking about a running mate yet. And there's still a general election to win against a yet-to-be-determined Democratic opponent. But political experts and analysts already are contemplating what a potential McCain Cabinet might look like.
Some common guesses envision well-known McCain allies and even past rivals in key positions:
• Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., in a prominent job, possibly even secretary of State.
• Former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., as attorney general.
• Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani as Homeland Security secretary.
• Former Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas as Treasury secretary.
• Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Health and Human Services secretary.
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