Disqualified for Exercising the Right to Petition

Paul Mirengoff at Powerline writes favorably regarding speculation that former Michigan governor John Engler could get consideration as John McCain's vice-presidential candidate.

Whatever Mr. Engler's strengths, it will not happen. While Mr. Mirengoff suggests that the former governor's present position as head of the National Association of Manufacturers "might be a plus," in the current political environment being recognized as the head of a lobbying organization almost certainly and unfortunately would be considered as disqualifying.