Bush/Kasich

[Reaganfan]

Absolutely. Anything is possible this far out. Remember, polls in December 2006 showed McCain and Giuliani up, sometimes by double digits, ahead of all Democrats.

Bush/Kasich: 275
Clinton/Schweitzer: 263

[Reaganfan]

It's a strong GOP ticket, and would put some pressure on Hillary, but the problem is that if Hillary doesn't run, or is stunned in the Democratic primaries, this ticket would actually get weaker (especially if someone like Warren, Gillibrand or Klobuchar is the nominee).

I respectfully disagree. If Hillary said tomorrow, "I am not running in 2016", I think instantly the chances of any Republican winning the White House increase even more (and as of today, I see the playing field level).

[Reaganfan]

Kasich would be a much better nominee than Jeb, in my opinion.

Governor Susana Martinez would be a much stronger VP candidate.

Both of these are true. Jeb is every bit as overrated as Hillary. The best shot the GOP has in 2016 is to run a Midwestern governor, though Walker would be a better candidate than Kasich, in my opinion. Pence would be too, were it not for Kasich being from Ohio.

Susana Martinez is an unremarkable but competent governor who will get picked by Bush, Kasich, or Walker if they're the nominee, simply because of her race and gender. Unfortunately, that's what seems to win elections nowadays, so candidates better suited to take office will be passed over.

I agree. A Pence/Martinez ticket would be very formidable.