Fascinating. Drew obviously thinks Webb makes sense as Obama’s VP running mate. Agreed? And who should McCain choose? John T. McGreevy is the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame. Also by this author Connelly on Kolakowski, John Paul II etc. Get Commonweal’s latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Recommended for you The Importance of Being a Burden By Cathleen Kaveny July 30, 2026 Imitation of Life By Dorothy Fortenberry August 5, 2026 ‘They Don’t Want to Say Yes’ By Phyllis Zagano July 28, 2026