The Republican Vice-Presidential Spectulation Thread.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

The only reason I can see not to pick Rubio is he might overshadow/outshine Romney. As the last election showed, there is a different percieved gravitas between a first-term Senator and first term governor. Rubio gets a leg up over Martinez there. Don't know how she presents on camera and public speaking, but Rubio does so quite well indeed. He would likely pass the "voter comfort test".

Ironically, Palin's dismal performance may help him there. He'll initially be compared to Palin (statewide officeholder for only 2 years before tapped for Veep), and Rubio is at the opposite end of the spectrum in poise and speaking ability. The comparisons would only help elevate him.

Martinez seems extremely authentic. She could look women in the eye and connect. She's no Sarah Palin. And I don't think she's a risk, either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek3OSIQVYQE

You gotta admit--she's good. She's my choice for the 2020 Republican primaries.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

I was under the impression that she thinks Roe v. Wade struck an okay balance but was totally okay with Bush's abortion policies because it was definitely a terrible thing that really had to be discouraged. Sort of seemed like a more libertarian approach to it.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

In no particular order:

1. Portman
2. Thune
3. Pawlenty
4. Daniels
5. Christie
6. Ryan
7. Jindal
6. Rubio
7. Sandoval
8. Martinez
9. Haley
10. Rice
11. Hutchison
12. Fallin
13. Ayotte
14. Bush
15. McDonnell
16. de Mint
17. Gingrich
18. Trump
19. Walker
20. Huckabee

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Yeah, I was definitely having trouble filling the 20.
Don't Toomey and Romney really dislike each other though?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Not a bad choice. But I still think Martinez is better.