Reading the comments, I'm becoming more convinced that he'd probably go with Ashcroft. Although Frist might be an equally strong pick that I just didn't consider.
I don't think he'd pick Huck who, ITTL, hasn't really made a name for himself yet as the former fat governor.
If he's set a woman and is convinced that Dole isn't a good option for whatever reason, McCain might pick Governor Whitman of New Jersey. Although, that's a pick that will not going to cover the "fence-mending" qualification.
And, yeah, I mentioned Condi as more or less a joke. She would be on a list for obvious reasons, but she'd be cut pretty early on in the process, but she's probably going to get a position within the administration somewhere.
I don't think he'd pick Huck who, ITTL, hasn't really made a name for himself yet as the former fat governor.
If he's set a woman and is convinced that Dole isn't a good option for whatever reason, McCain might pick Governor Whitman of New Jersey. Although, that's a pick that will not going to cover the "fence-mending" qualification.
And, yeah, I mentioned Condi as more or less a joke. She would be on a list for obvious reasons, but she'd be cut pretty early on in the process, but she's probably going to get a position within the administration somewhere.