Rick Santorum's VP?

[Paleobrazilian]

Santorum/Daniels doesn't seem too bad, actually. Any damage that has been done by Daniels' "truce" is mitigated by Santorum's unflinching social conservatism. Daniels could probably help out with uneasy fiscal conservatives, as well as bring Indiana back into the Republican fold.

If Republicans need Daniels to bring Indiana back to the GOP, they'll be in huge trouble...

Anyway, he'd still be a good pick, just like Huntsman. Executive experience will be important for his pick.

[Paleobrazilian]

I don't think Bob McDonnell will take that risk as well - he'd prefer to wait and see if Mark Warner will run for the governorship in 2013, vacating a Senate seat.

[Paleobrazilian]

I don't think Bob McDonnell will take that risk as well - he'd prefer to wait and see if Mark Warner will run for the governorship in 2013, vacating a Senate seat.

why would Warner leave the Senate?  his refusal to be vetted by Obama (or run for pres) in 08 suggests that he isn't going to pursue national politics and will try to ascend the seniority ranks...

Larry Sabato suggested this week that the rumor in Virginia is that he's disgusted with the Senate and wants to move back to his home state.