McCain’s conservative opinions made for lively and ratings-getting debates on topical issues with Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.
Reportedly, the ABC brass wants to bring in someone who can stir the pot even harder.
One of the names the source mentioned wasKimberly Guilfoyle, who apparently hasbeen on producers' radarfor some time.

Don Jr. rather seems to like the idea of having his girlfriend taking McCain’s former seat.
Kim vs the other 4 doesn’t seem like a fair fight though.
You may need a few more libs."

A few did back him up, though.
One fanremarked, “I might start watching the View if @kimguilfoyle was hired!!!”
Others did a lot of eye-rolling.
“Wait … are you saying your girlfriend is tougher than you?“wroteone.
Anothersnarked, “Oh, that’s why you want her to get this job.
Someone in your family has to work.”
Many commenters referenced a dark point in Kimberly Guilfoyle’s career history.
Instead, they reportedly are taking their cue from “Jeopardy!”