Romney to announce running mate on Saturday @9am ET in Norfolk, VA

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Rice is a name if picked would cause me to write in Ron Paul. She's not pro-life. Like I've said he needs someone who will solidify the conservative wing to his cause. DeMint, one of the Paul's, Nikki Haley, Susan Martinez or Rubio.

You can't play it safe. You must play to win.

[California8429]

Rice is a name if picked would cause me to write in Ron Paul. She's not pro-life. Like I've said he needs someone who will solidify the conservative wing to his cause. DeMint, one of the Paul's, Nikki Haley, Susan Martinez or Rubio.

You can't play it safe. You must play to win.

Those would not be a pick to win.

[Eraserhead]

Rice is a name if picked would cause me to write in Ron Paul. She's not pro-life. Like I've said he needs someone who will solidify the conservative wing to his cause. DeMint, one of the Paul's, Nikki Haley, Susan Martinez or Rubio.

You can't play it safe. You must play to win.

Nobody is talking about Rice anymore. Unfortunately for you, nobody is talking about any of those other people either.

[morgieb]

JCL, Romney will pick someone pro-life and conservative. Maybe not ultra-conservative, but conservative.

[Phony Moderate]

Rice is a name if picked would cause me to write in Ron Paul. She's not pro-life. Like I've said he needs someone who will solidify the conservative wing to his cause. DeMint, one of the Paul's, Nikki Haley, Susan Martinez or Rubio.

You can't play it safe. You must play to win.

Nobody is talking about Rice anymore. Unfortunately for you, nobody is talking about any of those other people either.

Frankly I'm surprised he didn't put Allen West and Herman Cain on his conservative wish-list like many Tweeters are currently doing....lol.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Rice is a name if picked would cause me to write in Ron Paul. She's not pro-life. Like I've said he needs someone who will solidify the conservative wing to his cause. DeMint, one of the Paul's, Nikki Haley, Susan Martinez or Rubio.

You can't play it safe. You must play to win.

Nobody is talking about Rice anymore. Unfortunately for you, nobody is talking about any of those other people either.

Frankly I'm surprised he didn't put Allen West and Herman Cain on his conservative wish-list like many Tweeters are currently doing....lol.

If I get one more forwarded email from my grandma or her friend about how picking West will make the "Liberals cut and run with their tails between their legs"  my head might explode...

[Politico]

Again, sorry to throw cold water on this, but I wouldn't read too much into Romney's comments about "strength of character, a vision for the country that adds something to the political discourse about the direction of the country".  He has to say stuff like that.  Do you expect him to say that he'll pick a running mate who doesn't add something to the political discourse?

Anyway, at one point I was thinking that there was a chance Romney would make the announcement in Tampa, if he was there for the Florida leg of his bus tour, simply for symbolic reasons, because it's the site of the RNC.  But it looks like he *won't* go to Tampa when he visits Florida on Monday:

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/romney-headed-to-miami-monday-to-launch-his-bus-trip.html

I still think there would be some logic to teasing the announcement at the beginning of the bus trip, and then making the announcement at the end, but I guess that would put us at perhaps Tuesday evening for the end of the bus trip now.  Or maybe it will be later in the week.

Absolutely, but here's the thing: Unless the candidate is with the running mate at the time of announcement, the candidate has to tell the Secret Service who the running mate is before announcing it publicly. The mainstream media is almost surely tagging all of the potential veeps right now just waiting for a sign of the Secret Service.

[California8429]

Again, sorry to throw cold water on this, but I wouldn't read too much into Romney's comments about "strength of character, a vision for the country that adds something to the political discourse about the direction of the country".  He has to say stuff like that.  Do you expect him to say that he'll pick a running mate who doesn't add something to the political discourse?

Anyway, at one point I was thinking that there was a chance Romney would make the announcement in Tampa, if he was there for the Florida leg of his bus tour, simply for symbolic reasons, because it's the site of the RNC.  But it looks like he *won't* go to Tampa when he visits Florida on Monday:

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/romney-headed-to-miami-monday-to-launch-his-bus-trip.html

I still think there would be some logic to teasing the announcement at the beginning of the bus trip, and then making the announcement at the end, but I guess that would put us at perhaps Tuesday evening for the end of the bus trip now.  Or maybe it will be later in the week.

Absolutely, but here's the thing: Unless the candidate is with the running mate at the time of announcement, the candidate has to tell the Secret Service who the running mate is before announcing it publicly. The mainstream media is almost surely tagging all of the potential veeps right now just waiting for a sign of the Secret Service.

adds something though isn't your generic "my vp will be american and a republican". Adding something to the discourse means adding to the ticket, which means not a clone of himself. Sure, maybe I'm looking way to much into those words, or he hinted without even knowing that this person is actually going to add something to the ticket and isn't going to be a Portman or Thune

[Politico]

Again, sorry to throw cold water on this, but I wouldn't read too much into Romney's comments about "strength of character, a vision for the country that adds something to the political discourse about the direction of the country".  He has to say stuff like that.  Do you expect him to say that he'll pick a running mate who doesn't add something to the political discourse?

Anyway, at one point I was thinking that there was a chance Romney would make the announcement in Tampa, if he was there for the Florida leg of his bus tour, simply for symbolic reasons, because it's the site of the RNC.  But it looks like he *won't* go to Tampa when he visits Florida on Monday:

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/romney-headed-to-miami-monday-to-launch-his-bus-trip.html

I still think there would be some logic to teasing the announcement at the beginning of the bus trip, and then making the announcement at the end, but I guess that would put us at perhaps Tuesday evening for the end of the bus trip now.  Or maybe it will be later in the week.

Absolutely, but here's the thing: Unless the candidate is with the running mate at the time of announcement, the candidate has to tell the Secret Service who the running mate is before announcing it publicly. The mainstream media is almost surely tagging all of the potential veeps right now just waiting for a sign of the Secret Service.

adds something though isn't your generic "my vp will be american and a republican". Adding something to the discourse means adding to the ticket, which means not a clone of himself. Sure, maybe I'm looking way to much into those words, or he hinted without even knowing that this person is actually going to add something to the ticket and isn't going to be a Portman or Thune

Adds something to the discourse = Selecting a guy who grew up in a town of 488 people in South Dakota, proving that anybody can succeed in America. Romney desperately needs somebody with a humble background to defend him against the unfair portrayal being made by Team Obama.

Romney was successful in business and is not the best politician in the world, but he is a good, normal guy who is trying to become president while facing one of the best politicians and political teams in recent history. He is in touch with the problems facing ordinary Americans. His veep needs to effectively get this message across the Midwest. Only an authentic, humble Midwesterner can do it. If Thune can't do it, nobody can. Let's not forget that Thune is the guy who defeated Daschle. He is exceptional at retail politicking, which could make the difference across the Midwest.

Side benefit I forgot to mention: He shores up support among Evangelicals (quietly, of course).

When you think about it, Thune is all you could possibly want from a running mate in this election with this candidate.

I'd say there's a 75% probability of the choice being Thune, a 20% probability of it being Pawlenty, a 4% probability of it being Ryan, and a 1% probability of it being somebody else.

[AmericanNation]

Adds something to the discourse = Selecting a guy who grew up in a town of 488 people in South Dakota, proving that anybody can succeed in America. Romney desperately needs somebody with a humble background to defend him against the unfair portrayal being made by Team Obama.

Romney was successful in business and is not the best politician in the world, but he is a good, normal guy who is trying to become president while facing one of the best politicians and political teams in recent history. He is in touch with the problems facing ordinary Americans. His veep needs to effectively get this message across the Midwest. Only an authentic, humble Midwesterner can do it. If Thune can't do it, nobody can. Let's not forget that Thune is the guy who defeated Daschle. He is exceptional at retail politicking, which could make the difference across the Midwest.

Side benefit I forgot to mention: He shores up support among Evangelicals (quietly, of course).

When you think about it, Thune is all you could possibly want from a running mate in this election with this candidate.

I'd say there's a 75% probability of the choice being Thune, a 20% probability of it being Pawlenty, a 4% probability of it being Ryan, and a 1% probability of it being somebody else.

Ryan is all those things except evangelical. 

[Mr. Morden]

Romney schedule:

http://race42012.com/2012/08/10/romneys-bus-tour-incomplete-schedule/

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/romney-headed-to-miami-monday-to-launch-his-bus-trip.html

Friday, Aug 10
No events made public
Saturday, Aug 11
8:45 a.m. — Norfolk, VA
12:30 p.m. — Ashland, VA
3:45 p.m. — Manassas, VA
Sunday, Aug 12
9:30 a.m. — Mooresville, NC
12:30 p.m. — High Point, NC
4:00 p.m. — Morrisville, NC
Monday, Aug 13
8:00 a.m. — St. Augustine, FL
midday? — Orlando, FL
5:00 p.m. — Miami, FL
Tuesday, Aug 14
3:30 p.m. — Zanesville, OH
7:00 p.m. — Chillicothe, OH

[Dereich]

If I was really lucky he'd announce it when I see him in St. Augustine. But he's not going to announce on the tour itself, is he.

[tmthforu94]

I had a dream last night, and in it, Romney announced via email that the pick would be made on August 15th.

I also dreamt it would rain yesterday, and it did. So make of this what you wish.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I had a dream last night, and in it, Romney announced via email that the pick would be made on August 15th.

I don't want such a "gift" for my birthday.

[California8429]

Romney schedule:

http://race42012.com/2012/08/10/romneys-bus-tour-incomplete-schedule/

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/08/romney-headed-to-miami-monday-to-launch-his-bus-trip.html

Friday, Aug 10
No events made public
Saturday, Aug 11
8:45 a.m. — Norfolk, VA
12:30 p.m. — Ashland, VA
3:45 p.m. — Manassas, VA
Sunday, Aug 12
9:30 a.m. — Mooresville, NC
12:30 p.m. — High Point, NC
4:00 p.m. — Morrisville, NC
Monday, Aug 13
8:00 a.m. — St. Augustine, FL
midday? — Orlando, FL
5:00 p.m. — Miami, FL
Tuesday, Aug 14
3:30 p.m. — Zanesville, OH
7:00 p.m. — Chillicothe, OH

So Romney picks the man today and meets in secret with him somewhere? Or at least a super long conference call with the staff assuming they've met bunch. Palin had to be flown out because she never had really met with McCain and staffers.

So if he announces in Virginia- McDonnell. If it's Ohio, Portman. Or of course anyone since it's the beginning and end of the bus tour which is why it starts and ends with Va and Oh and not Fl because we know he never looked at Rubio as he never should.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

but here's the thing: Unless the candidate is with the running mate at the time of announcement, the candidate has to tell the Secret Service who the running mate is before announcing it publicly. The mainstream media is almost surely tagging all of the potential veeps right now just waiting for a sign of the Secret Service.

While I'm certain the SS would like to be kept in the loop that way, there's no legal obligation to tip them in advance. Nor are they the only people in the world who know how to do security.

[Keystone Phil]

August 15th is for the Italy-England Friendly and nothing else. He better not announce that day.

Also, I heard rumblings today that Christie is emerging as a contender again. Any truth to it? I personally doubt it but a source of mine in NJ said he's hearing some things.

[California8429]

August 15th is for the Italy-England Friendly and nothing else. He better not announce that day.

Also, I heard rumblings today that Christie is emerging as a contender again. Any truth to it? I personally doubt it but a source of mine in NJ said he's hearing some things.

He turned down Vice-Chair of the NGA to prepare for 2013. There's no way Romney and Myers would want the same Palin mistake of a VP who's charisma overshadows the presidential candidate.

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

I had a dream Mittens picked Newt for his VP lol

[Supersonic]

I had a dream Mittens picked Newt for his VP lol

Sounds more like a nightmare.

[California8429]

I had a dream Mittens picked Newt for his VP lol

Sounds more like a nightmare.

Sounds amazing

[Comrade Funk]

I had a dream Mittens picked Newt for his VP lol

Would be funny if that miracle did happen, no doubt.

[California8429]

Thune is booked for CNN on Sunday. Will Romney play the McCain thing he did with T-Paw with Thune? Doing it twice to T-Paw just makes it a ritual.

[California8429]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mhastings/veepstakes-sen-kelly-ayotte-changes-travel-plans

Ayotte the new T-Paw let's pretend I'm VP for a day?

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Hehe, this is starting to get fun...