Of these four, who do you think is most likely to be Romney's running mate?
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Tim Pawlenty
 
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Rob Portman
 
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All Along The Watchtower
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« on: July 05, 2012, 08:08:15 PM »

Based on this RealClearPolitics article:

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more: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2012/07/05/romneys_vp_short_list_it_may_be_down_to_four_114698.html

I would say Portman is most likely at this point.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2012, 08:21:52 PM »

The GOP base at-large getting behind a former Hindu guy?

We're talking about the same Republican Party aren't we?
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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2012, 08:22:55 PM »

Ryan or Jindal. I'm going against the conventional wisdom. I don't think he'll pick Portman, and I don't see him picking Pawlenty, considering the Obamney Comment from 2011.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2012, 08:26:10 PM »

Portman seems the most bland of them all; if not him, then T-Paw. Jindal and Ryan are exciting, so Romney's probably not gonna pick em.

Also, write-in: Louie Gohmert.
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2012, 08:27:14 PM »

I find it hilarious that anyone is taking Pawlenty as a serious contender at this point.
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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2012, 08:33:15 PM »

Portman absolutely.
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2012, 08:43:04 PM »

Some sociopath in a bad suit. Does it really matter which?
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2012, 08:48:05 PM »

In order...
1. Portman - from Ohio, (kind of) keeps a focus on economics, makes Romney look interesting in comparison.... and from Ohio.

2. Ryan - this would be the gutsy move, it's a tip of the hat to the further-right, again, economic focus (but would have to dance around his comments about removing $1 trillion), also he's young and could serve in setting up a succession.

3. Pawlenty - might help in the rust-belt... but probably not much. The main reason he's out of contention "Obamneycare".


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4. Jindal - suicide move.
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« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2012, 08:57:08 PM »

Ryan.
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« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2012, 09:25:56 PM »

Some sociopath in a bad suit. Does it really matter which?

Good post.
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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2012, 09:28:22 PM »

As I've said all along, Portman.

Pawlenty and Jindal are non starters.

Ryan has too much budget baggage to appeal to swing voters.
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« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2012, 09:30:38 PM »

I say out of these four, Paul Ryan. But I think Portman, with his experience in both houses, as a trade rep, and being from the necessary state of Ohio, might make a good pick.
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2012, 10:06:42 PM »

Portman...which is meh.
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« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2012, 10:06:54 PM »

As I've said all along, Portman.

Pawlenty and Jindal are non starters.

Ryan has too much budget baggage to appeal to swing voters.

And I am steadfast in my belief that the necessary state is Florida.
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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2012, 10:11:52 PM »

As I've said all along, Portman.

Pawlenty and Jindal are non starters.

Ryan has too much budget baggage to appeal to swing voters.

And I am steadfast in my belief that the necessary state is Florida.

I think Virginia's the key, but that's just me. Certainly if Obama wins Virginia again he's won a second term IMO.
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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2012, 10:18:32 PM »

As I've said all along, Portman.

Pawlenty and Jindal are non starters.

Ryan has too much budget baggage to appeal to swing voters.

And I am steadfast in my belief that the necessary state is Florida.

I think Virginia's the key, but that's just me. Certainly if Obama wins Virginia again he's won a second term IMO.


I think you're right... if VA has gone Obama, this is probably what the map looks like...



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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2012, 10:22:30 PM »

Florida and the blue wall are 271 votes.
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2012, 10:34:53 PM »

Florida will certainly be the closest (except in my dreams, where it's New Mexico), but does that necessarily equate to most crucial?
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« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2012, 04:03:52 PM »

Portman or Jindal I think (voted Portman). I honestly don't get why Pawlenty is being mentioned at this point, what does he bring to the ticket? Never mind "Obamneycare", although I think that saying would come out either way.

I think Jindal can bring more to the ticket then most people seem to think. He's a popular young Southern Conservative Governor who actually is known for being very intelligent and brings some excitement to the ticket. I think he could rally the base (his ethnicity won't matter, it will only help I say). And also let's be honest, Jindal is a good "optic" for the GOP as well. Also, being on the ticket in 2012 could help him get more recognition going into 2016 (If Mitt losses). But we can't assume that, so maybe Jindal would stay off the ticket fearing that he might actually be stuck being Romney's Vice-President.

Side note: I think a problem for Romney could be that if he picks a minority or woman it will be seen as a gimmick to "compete" with Obama being black. Like McCain did in 2008.

I think Portman is the more traditional choice. He's a Midwestern Senator who appeals to conservatives and isn't to "flashy". He could bring balance to the ticket without being seen as some kind of "gimmick" (i.e, Palin 2008). He also has a working relationship with Romney personally, so they kind of "jive", if you will. If I had to bet I would say Portman is the pick.

As for Ryan, I don't know. I think after the 2012 election (especially if Romney wins) there could very well be a serious challenge to Boehner for Speaker. I think Eric Cantor and Paul Ryan are two possibilities. That being said if Romney wind Ryan may deliberately stay away from the position in anticipation of a tough midterm in 2014, if he plans to run for President in 2016.

I'm convinced that Rubio will not be on the ticket and was never seriously considered by the Romney folks. Same for Christie. I really wish the media would stop harping on them so much. At this point I'm sure the short list for Romney's VP is Rob Portman, Bobby Jindal, Kelly Ayotte, and Paul Ryan.
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« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2012, 11:22:21 AM »

I picked Ryan of Wisconsin.

If Romney can't win Ohio w/o Portman, he's dead anyway.  Besides, I saw an article recently that showed that Portman added just one point to Romney in Ohio.  Also, Portman is linked to Bush.

Pawlenty would be O.K. if he hadn't invented the term "ObamneyCare".  Minnesota -- good, but he was a governor and that would put two governors on the ticket.  Actually, having TWO "outsiders" this year might not be bad, considering the reputations of the D.C. politicians.

Jindal -- why?  He's another governor -- bad.  Louisiana and all of that region are safe for Romney.  So what's he got -- dark skin?  It'll look like pandering.  Of course, OTOH, dark skin got Obama elected ... hmmm ... but Jindal doesn't have a flat nose.
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« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2012, 11:23:17 AM »

Out of these ? Ryan.
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2012, 01:16:20 PM »


Most. Entertaining. Election. Ever.
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2012, 03:55:05 PM »

Choose Bush's Budget director! DOOOOOOOOOO IT!
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