Level I: Portman, Daniels, Pawlenty?
Level II(exciting): Ryan, Rubio, Christie
You may have Romney preferring Ryan and his staff strongly preferring a Level I guy (probably Portman). The trend of Romney's rise probably points to the safer pick. No need for a game change when you are on the path to victory. Romney basically wins the Presidency with Ohio and the Strong resume, economic skill set, Senator compliments the ticket nationally. If Romney locks down Ohio a month or more before the election he will win pretty easily. I would think a Cincinnati guy plays pretty well in Pennsylvania and Virginia as well.
I realize I need to do a lot of research on Portman ASAP. Should we start a thread on him?
Obama can win without Ohio, and Portman doesn't move the needle there. PPP has polled him multiple times.
