John McCain/Mitt Romney vs. Barack Obama/Jim Webb

[GPORTER]

I think that Romney is the smartest choice for a running mate at this time. He gives us Michigan and Colorado and Nevada are safe in the GOP column if Romney is the running mate. The reason that I say that is because his father was a goverenor of Michigan and Romney won Michigan in the primary season. He can keep Nevada and Colorado safe because of the mormon vote.

Discuss. Use maps if you wish, but it is not required.

[Iosif is a COTHO]

He would certainly shore up the vital 'vote for candidate who has a running mate who's father was governor over 40 years ago' vote in Michigan. I'd say that'll win Michigan by 15 points at least.


Any effect he'd have in any of those states you mentioned would be minimal, in my view.

[Josh/Devilman88]

Romney is McCain, best pick right now. MI would stay a toss-up. I don't think Romney will help out in CO and NV that much. But the bad thing is, state like VA, NC, MO, OH ect will be turned off because Romney isn't very much liked in them states.

[Lief 🗽]

A Mormon on the Republican ticket would ensure that Obama is not absolutely crushed in states like Kentucky and West Virginia.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I dont like Mitt, but he would reassure conservatives and motivate the Mormon turnout which would help in battlegrounds like Colorado and Nevada. He can only help in states like Michigan as well. But I think there are better choices than flip flopping Mitt. He could also alienate some voters such as myself.

[Lunar]

Are Colorado and Nevada filled full of usually non-voting Mormons who will suddenly turn out and double the Mormon vote for McCain if he selects an LDS vice president?  Most Mormons are Republicans and vote as it is. That's like saying Ohio is going to be safe state because Obama's going to turn out the African-American vote.

And I disagree with Lief that Romney as VP will spark antagonism in Appalachia.

[Lunar]

Are Colorado and Nevada filled full of usually non-voting Mormons who will suddenly turn out and double the Mormon vote for McCain if he selects an LDS vice president?  Most Mormons are Republicans and vote as it is. That's like saying Ohio is going to be safe state because Obama's going to turn out the African-American vote.

And I disagree with Lief that Romney as VP will spark antagonism in Appalachia.

Also,  according to Wikipedia, Nevada is 11% LDS and Colorado is 2%. 

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I'm diggin' B. Jindal but he's too inexperienced to be on the ticket.

[Josh/Devilman88]

I think McCain should pick Crist, but that is just me.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Romney is McCain, best pick right now. MI would stay a toss-up. I don't think Romney will help out in CO and NV that much. But the bad thing is, state like VA, NC, MO, OH ect will be turned off because Romney isn't very much liked in them states.

Das right! If there's one thang we hate more than blacks and Jews, its those damn multiple wives havin' morons! Burn em at the stake I say! In the name of God almighty!

[Albus Dumbledore]

Obama loses badly because everyone hates Webb.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I hate him because he defeated my hero George Allen.

[Josh/Devilman88]

Romney is McCain, best pick right now. MI would stay a toss-up. I don't think Romney will help out in CO and NV that much. But the bad thing is, state like VA, NC, MO, OH ect will be turned off because Romney isn't very much liked in them states.

Das right! If there's one thang we hate more than blacks and Jews, its those damn multiple wives havin' morons! Burn em at the stake I say! In the name of God almighty!

I'm talking about the cosnv base that help bush won in 2000 and 2004. Not everyone in the state.

[Torie]

I hate him because he defeated my hero George Allen.

Out of curiosity, why is George Allen your hero? 

[Aizen]

I dont like Mitt, but he would reassure conservatives and motivate the Mormon turnout which would help in battlegrounds like Colorado and Nevada. He can only help in states like Michigan as well. But I think there are better choices than flip flopping Mitt. He could also alienate some voters such as myself.

There are more Mormons in Washington, Hawaii and New Mexico than in Colorado. There are very few Mormons in Colorado.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I hate him because he defeated my hero George Allen.

Out of curiosity, why is George Allen your hero? 

Because he loves the south almost as much as I do!

[Torie]

I hate him because he defeated my hero George Allen.

Out of curiosity, why is George Allen your hero? 

Because he loves the south almost as much as I do!

IC.  Thanks. Odd for a boy who grew up in Palos Verdes, but whatever.

[Mr. Morden]

If McCain is thinking "I would like to pick a running mate who I personally despise, and who would severely undercut my own claims at being the candidate of 'authenticity'", Romney's his man.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

[J. J.]

For Obama, the best political choice is Clinton.  Other good choices are Webb, Richardson, Warner, and Rendell.

[JSojourner]

How and why does Romney deliver Michigan?  I mean, seriously.  His father was Governor there almost before I was born.  That's a loooooong time ago for most of you.

If this logic holds, does Kathleen Sebelius deliver Ohio for the same reason?  Wasn't her father Governor of that state at one time?

Now -- will McCain win Michigan?  Quite possibly.  But having Willard on the ticket won't be why.