Romney VP search: free-floating speculation and wish list thread

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I read earlier that Ryan is officially being vetted- very interesting

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I hope Romney is foolish enough to make Ryan his VP.

I agree it'd be a silly move

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Portman's association with Bush makes this election about Bush...imagine the line from Obama and Biden when attacked over the deficit..."Romney's running mate was the budget director who presided over many deficits"

Portman won't work, folks...

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I'll have to go with Ryan. I think he could turn away some seniors, but at this point I think it's more important to have a pick who will generate buzz than a pick who won't. Ryan is the only one on the shortlist who'd get people talking.

That kind of talk is what led McCain to choose Palin- though Palin and Ryan are very different. Also- Ryan will turn away seniors for many reasons... among them the fact that he looks and talks like a prepubescent

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I am hoping for a surprise pick with military experience... perhaps some one like General Peter Pace, former Chairman JCS. However- I believe Rubio would be the finest pick aside from some one like that... heis young, dynamic, and would inspire millions of Latinos especially in my state