Time draws nigh for Romney to make veep choice
Sometime this week, I suspect, Mitt Romney will announce his selection of a running mate. Here’s a rundown of the top possibilities:
Loading ...U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: The former U.S. trade representative and head of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush is the ultimate anti-Palin — male, boring, experienced and competent, hailing not from far-off Alaska but from the swing state of Ohio. My favorite for the pick, not least because he would appeal to Romney’s instinct as a CEO to choose a bland No. 2 who would be comfortable staying in the background.
Former Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty: A frontrunner for the VP nomination four years ago who launched and prematurely abandoned a bid for the top spot on the ticket in the 2012 cycle. Again, male, experienced and competent, but again so boring that he let himself get pushed out of the presidential race by fellow Minnesotan Michele Bachmann.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio: The Florida politician, of Cuban descent, is male, somewhat inexperienced at the national level, and about as exotic as Republicans come. He would be a popular figure at the GOP convention in Tampa, but comes with unanswered questions. May be more of a gamble than the cautious Romney will accept.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal: Conservative, popular with the Christian Right. His disastrous rebuttal to President Obama’s 2009 State of the Union speech raised serious questions about his capacity to handle the spotlight, and while his new school-voucher program has made him a hero for many on the right, its ragged implementation to date makes him the biggest gamble of the bunch. The least likely on this list, I would think.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: Male, experienced, and probably the least boring and predictable choice in the litter. A strong personality who basks in the limelight, but again, I’m not sure that those are the qualities that the corporate-minded Romney would seek in a running mate.
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan: Male, experienced and again not boring. By selecting Ryan, the author of the highly conservative and controversial House budget, Romney would all but ensure that the campaign is fought out over issues of taxation and spending, with starkly drawn distinctions between the two parties. Personally, I’d love to see it, if for no other reason than to force the American people to confront the policy choices that they face.
U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte: A bit of a stretch, but the freshman from New Hampshire, a neighboring state to Romney’s Massachusetts, would be my darkhorse pick. She comes across as intelligent and telegenic, and might help Romney improve his dangerously low support among women voters.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: Experienced in the ways of Washington, popular with and respected by almost everyone in the party, a man with little to no personal ego who would be willing to follow whatever script the Romney campaign might hand him. The perfect choice.
– Jay Bookman
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Lord Help Us
August 7th, 2012
9:48 am
How can you possibly include Newt and not Palin – the overview is pretty close too!
FrankLeeDarling
August 7th, 2012
9:52 am
Your kidding about Newt, right Jay?
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
9:52 am
I still say he’s picking a wingnut, if for no other reason than to consolidate the base. Since wingnuts like Palin, Bachmann and Santorum aren’t on the list, I chose Jindal as the most wingnutty person available on the poll.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
9:53 am
Why must we assume he will choose soon? I suspect he will wait and wait and wait.
Lord Help Us
August 7th, 2012
9:54 am
What about Bachmann, Trump, Cain?!? C’mon, all these candidates LED the field at some point in the GOP nomination process. Surely, that makes them good choices.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
9:54 am
By the way, no way he’s choosing Jindal. That man will not gin up the base at all. Also, he’s not white enough.
What? We all know it.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
9:54 am
She comes across as intelligent and telegenic, and might help Romney improve his dangerously low support among women voters.
http://radioboston.wbur.org/2012/04/30/romney-nh-ayotte
I can see that, even though she’s anti-choice and every bit as stupid on “values” issues as your bog-standard Gooper.
In fact, I’ll go out on a limb and say that’s the one I *least* hope he picks.
USinUK - pro-gay-marriage thug and former Girl Scout
August 7th, 2012
9:55 am
oooo … I love it when the time is nigh
ty webb
August 7th, 2012
9:56 am
“bland”, “boring”, “anti-Palin”, “so boring”, “inexperienced”, “disastrous”, “controversial”(jay’s never used that one, by the way, to describe obamacare), “darkhorse”(”RACIST!”).
jay’s adjectives brought to you by MSNBC…which, by the way, still exists.
TM
August 7th, 2012
9:57 am
Is Jindal a male, man or woman? Apparently you forgot to include that particular trait in your discription but it was important to include it in all others.
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
August 7th, 2012
9:57 am
I’m thinking none of the above….
Heard rumors about ….. Guiliani.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
9:58 am
Maddow did a good piece on Harry Reid last night. She basically said there’s no proof of Reid’s claim, and she did not support the idea that Romney has paid no taxes. She even called him out for his “the word is out” and how crazy he’s being on other issues. Seemed like a part humoprous part “WTF?” piece.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/vp/48541078#48541078
Adam
August 7th, 2012
9:58 am
part humorous*
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
9:58 am
Adam — “What? We all know it.”
Spend some time out in the conservative blogosphere. There’s a persistent meme among some people out there that they need a woman or a minority on the ticket. and that THAT ALONE will induce lefties to cross over and vote for the GOP.
Some of them *really do* think it’s that simple.
ByteMe - Political thug
August 7th, 2012
9:59 am
You missed Susana Martinez. Lots more positives than Rubio, but targeting the same Hispanic vote Romney will need to win.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
9:59 am
TM: Conservative, popular with the Christian Right. ***His*** disastrous rebuttal …..
Your point is moot
Paul
August 7th, 2012
10:00 am
Jay
Gingrich? Is this the residual from the comedy clubs you hit on your vacation?
I said early on “Portman” not just because of policy but familiarity with Washington. I’d pull for him because, as a person with past Washington experience and familiarity with the power players, he’d be about the only one who could whisper in Romney’s ear: “those other agendas? They’re nuts! Tried and failed. Campaign’s over – ditch the campaigning and let’s get down to practical policies that just may do what’s needed.”
But for sheer entertainment I’d go for Christie.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:00 am
JHM: There’s a persistent meme among some people out there that they need a woman or a minority on the ticket. and that THAT ALONE will induce lefties to cross over and vote for the GOP.
Some of them *really do* think it’s that simple.
HA! These must be the same ones who think tons of people voted for Obama BECAUSE he was black (when according to one study it looks like he may have lost votes by 3-5% by not being white)
ty webb
August 7th, 2012
10:01 am
my money is on Portman or Rubio…merely based on geography. FL and OH are too important.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:02 am
Paul — “But for sheer entertainment I’d go for Christie.”
Christie would certainly bring a lot of gravitas to the GOP ticket.
Along with a lot of gravity.
Welcome to the Occupation
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
Nice joke throw-away there at the end, by the way.
On Ryan: “Personally, I’d love to see it, if for no other reason than to force the American people to confront the policy choices that they face”
I think this is a misconception. There are no “real” choices here if by that you mean choices about real fundamental directions and governing philosophies over directions the country might go in. The range of possible actions represented by Romney and Obama is laughable. Both are dedicated to upholding the current power structures, with just slight variations in emphasis in how quickly they might go after social programs like SS (which Obama, almost as much as Romney, is chomping at the bits to start hacking away at).
It’s also funny you don’t mention the way Ryan represents the not-so-hidden fundamentalist religious extremism of the Tea Party faction and how such a selection might position that faction to play a greater role in a Romney administration.
Normal Free...Pro Human Rights Thug...And liking it!
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
Stands,
From below…always remember…
http://lolcats.icanhascheezburger.com/2012/08/03/funny-cat-pictures-classic-lolcat-101/
and…
http://lolcats.icanhascheezburger.com/2012/08/03/funny-cat-pictures-classic-lolcat-101/
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
I want Romney to hire someone to look for the best VP, and then that person should recommend HIMSELF, naturally. It worked so well for the Republicans LAST time that happened:
http://crooksandliars.com/john-amato/dick-cheney-betrays-george-bush-new-boo
TaxPayer
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
Oh pleeze pick Gingrich. Or Bachmann. Then again, Paul Ryan would be a fun pick. Just listening to him describing the wonders of walking down that yellow brick road paved by Ayn Rand and him clicking his heels together the requisite three times in order to poop out that magical mystery budget of his… I could listen to him go on and on for hours.
Erwin's cat
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
By the way, no way he’s choosing Jindal. That man will not gin up the base at all. Also, he’s not white enough.
What? We all know it.
projected bigotry Adam?
FrankLeeDarling
August 7th, 2012
10:03 am
Romney himself is so lifeless that it will be hard to pick someone with less personality.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:04 am
Adam — “HA! These must be the same ones who think tons of people voted for Obama BECAUSE he was black (when according to one study it looks like he may have lost votes by 3-5% by not being white)”
I couldn’t say that it was the *same* ones, but I wouldn’t bet against the possibility.
Paul
August 7th, 2012
10:04 am
oh, and Jay…
If Romney really wanted to show he’s not a caricature from Hollywood casting, when reporters ask if he’s picked a running mate he should say “yes.” Then when he’s strung that out and they say “who is it?” he should say “Sheldon Cooper. Next question?”
Redneck Convert (R--and proud of it)
August 7th, 2012
10:04 am
Well, this Romney’s so f***ed I already got my eye on 2016. He couldn’t get a date among the women Marines if he was the only male on a island. The only hope he’s got is for a depression between now and November and 40% unemployment. Sooner or later the truth’s going to come out about how much taxes he paid or never paid and then even Joe Sixpack will be throwing bricks at him.
So it don’t matter which VP pick he makes. The choice of which co-pilot goes down in flames with him don’t interest many people.
Me, I’m already making plans NOT to log in to Bookman’s blog the day after the election. I got a boss and a wife to nag at me. I don’t need No. 1 Foxy Lady getting on here and telling me to go f*** myself.
That’s all I got to say and I got work to do, so have a good Tuesday everybody.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:05 am
Rand Paul. Wack-a-doodle-doo!
Fly-On-The-Wall
August 7th, 2012
10:05 am
I suspect Portman. Romney likes boring. He definitely doesn’t want anyone who will steal the spotlight. So nothing like a Palin in this Veep selection.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:06 am
WttO: There are no “real” choices here if by that you mean choices about real fundamental directions and governing philosophies over directions the country might go in. The range of possible actions represented by Romney and Obama is laughable
I disagree wholeheartedly. There is a WIDE range of policy difference. Other than you vague concept of minor tweaks, what can you tell us about how they will be the same?
In war, Romney would start more of them and end less of them. Drones would be used “liberally” by the conservative, more so than Obama has. Romney proposes cutting taxes at the top and raising them at the bottom. Obama proposes the opposite. Romney proposes getting rid of entire departments of the government, Obama merely keeps them in place to do they job they were intended to do. Romney would sign any measure to undo Obamacare, Obama obviously will not do that.
How are they the same?
TaxPayer
August 7th, 2012
10:06 am
And Mitt picking a woman for the second highest position in the nation! Mitt’s upbringing instilled in him the proper place for women–tending to the Olympic show horse results–not doing a man’s job.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:06 am
You missed Susana Martinez. Lots more positives than Rubio, but targeting the same Hispanic vote Romney will need to win.
I’ve been bullish on her as well, but it looks like there might be some bad blood there.
Jefferson
August 7th, 2012
10:07 am
He should pick someone with more money than himself so he won’t look so out of touch with reality.
USinUK - pro-gay-marriage thug and former Girl Scout
August 7th, 2012
10:07 am
Jindal???
ohpleez ohpleez ohpleez
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:08 am
Erwin’s Cat: If Romney picks an old white boring candidate, like we all know he will, you guys gloss over the fact that he does so because he doesn’t want to drive away the racists. There is no possibility that he will choose non-white non-male. None.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:08 am
Is Nikki Haley not even a possibility?
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
August 7th, 2012
10:09 am
I pick whoever is the best candidate to help defeat El Jeffe.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:09 am
I voted for Chris Christie, by the way. Just because I think pricks of a feather tend to flock together, so that’s how I bet.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:09 am
ByteMe — “You missed Susana Martinez. Lots more positives than Rubio, but targeting the same Hispanic vote Romney will need to win.”
I agree. If Romney wanted a Hispanic partner on the ticket, Martinez would be a much stronger choice than Rubio IMO.
no good choices
August 7th, 2012
10:09 am
Where is Michelle Bachman? That would be the best choice for Romney! After all, she was a candidate too!!!
Erwin's cat
August 7th, 2012
10:10 am
Asking a left leaning blog who Mitt should pick as VP is an entertaining notion…
I hope he picks Hillary
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:10 am
I pick whoever is the best candidate
yes, yes, and that would be…?
ty webb
August 7th, 2012
10:11 am
“Asking a left leaning blog…”
leaning?
godless heathen
August 7th, 2012
10:11 am
I think Obama will “gin up” Romney’s base aplenty as he continues his character assault on Romney. A wise choice for Romney will be someone that will bring votes in from outside the base, such as Sen Ayotte.
Erwin's cat
August 7th, 2012
10:12 am
Erwin’s Cat: If Romney picks an old white boring candidate, like we all know he will, you guys gloss over the fact that he does so because he doesn’t want to drive away the racists. There is no possibility that he will choose non-white non-male. None.
and if he doesn’t you’ll say it was a token pick…your bigotry is heavy today
no good choices
August 7th, 2012
10:12 am
Palin should be a nice pick also! Her family is well known in the U.S. now and they know how to rai$e money!!
F. Sinkwich
August 7th, 2012
10:12 am
I voted Bobby J. in Jay’s poll. He’s sharp, experienced, and dead-on correct on almost every issue.
Recon 0311 2533
August 7th, 2012
10:13 am
At least there isn’t a Republican version of Joe Biden on the short list.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:13 am
E. Cat — “Asking a left leaning blog who Mitt should pick as VP is an entertaining notion.”
It’s almost as much fun as hanging out in the conservative blogosphere and listening to their campaign advice for Obama. This past weekend, it ranged from defecting back home to Kenya to outright committing ritual seppuku.
Jeffrey
August 7th, 2012
10:13 am
Love the newt bit at the end. Priceless. I still say he’s going to pick pelosi so he can look somewhat conservative.
Doggone/GA
August 7th, 2012
10:15 am
“I voted Bobby J. in Jay’s poll. He’s sharp, experienced, and dead-on correct on almost every issue”
Wouldn’t it be more correct to say he’s right on almost every issue?
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
August 7th, 2012
10:16 am
Character assault on Romney?
A. You mean explaining his position or lack of on issues?
or
B. Would require that Romney had character
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:16 am
Erwin’s Cat: and if he doesn’t you’ll say it was a token pick…your bigotry is heavy today
Actually if he doesn’t I will be surprised and say I was wrong. It will also increase his chances of getting independents, as long as he doesn’t pick someone who is REALLY bad with the press.
I admit I am not 100% sure Romney will pick a white male, but I am close to sure. I am, however, 100% sure Obama will win regardless.
$100 down on it, for each and every person that wants to bet against me – I wager Obama wins.
Peadawg
August 7th, 2012
10:16 am
“yes, yes, and that would be…?”
Someone other than our 2 current choices
Doggone/GA
August 7th, 2012
10:17 am
“Someone other than our 2 current choices”
so when does your campaign start?
Butch Cassidy (I)
August 7th, 2012
10:18 am
How about an unknown from a middle class background making the median income of $50,000 a year? Oops, my bad. I guess you already have to be in the million dollar club to play the game.
Lord Help Us
August 7th, 2012
10:19 am
Joe the Plumber?
Peadawg
August 7th, 2012
10:20 am
“so when does your campaign start?”
I’m too blunt. I tell it how it is. I’d tell the voters what they NEED to hear, not what the WANT to hear. I’m not politically correct.
No chance in hell I’d get elected…
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:21 am
Alas, PD, Pat Paulsen is no longer with us.
Recon 0311 2533
August 7th, 2012
10:21 am
The only bet I’d make at this point is that this will be a very close election that could go either way and may include some surprises during the voting process.
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
August 7th, 2012
10:22 am
ANybody here got the Mitt Veep App?
Up Up and Away
August 7th, 2012
10:22 am
“At least there isn
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:23 am
Presidential campaign slogan: “I’ve upped my standards. Now, up yours.”
Stonethrower
August 7th, 2012
10:26 am
Doesn’t matter who he picks. Gas going up again, food prices on the rise so it can’t get any worse under Mitt.
Don Abernethy
August 7th, 2012
10:26 am
How about Jay Bookman??? Life long conservative Republican !!
Grasshopper
August 7th, 2012
10:26 am
But who should Romney’s Green Jobs Czar be? That is the real question.
Up Up and Away
August 7th, 2012
10:27 am
Adam
Offer your bet so the loser must pay the money to the selected charity of the winner.
That ends up being win, win.
JamVet
August 7th, 2012
10:27 am
Is Joseph McCarthy still dead?
What a shame.
Talk about energizing the stuck on stupid base…
FrankLeeDarling
August 7th, 2012
10:28 am
Chuck Norris for VP
Peadawg
August 7th, 2012
10:28 am
Stonethrower
August 7th, 2012
10:26 am
You forgot unemployment ticking up again. I still don’t think Mitt can do better seeing as he’s a George Bush clone (I think…can never get a read on him as much as he flip flops). I also think the Democrats should have had someone oppose Obama.
Don't Tread
August 7th, 2012
10:29 am
Maybe we NEED someone a bit more “boring”…I could do with a little less of the “excitement” generated when Joe Biden constantly puts his foot in his mouth…
Welcome to the Occupation
August 7th, 2012
10:30 am
Adam, you’re right that in two areas, foreign policy and SCOTUS nominations, there are potentially large ramifications for the country if Romney defeats Obama. Under Romney we are likely to see the executive branch of the US move even closer to losing any critical distance from the Netanyahu/Likud faction in Israel. But again, as Ehud Barak has said, the current president has already moved a long way in that direction himself, being, as Barak noted, by far the most compliant US leader to the wishes of the current Israeli government that we’ve ever seen. So, again, that trend is likely to continue.
However, there is arguably a difference between the two in foreign policy, just not in terms of the basic fact of advancing US militarism and empire, which they’re both obviously sworn to uphold no matter what. The difference would come in terms of the underlying philosophy informing that advancement, Romney being likely to put hard-core cast of neocons back at the center of the policy apparatus while Obama embodies the more subtle and pragmatic, yet still determined and militaristic, school of American imperialism. And you’re right, that difference in emphasis and style can, as we saw in Iraq, still have catastrophic implications.
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
August 7th, 2012
10:32 am
10) During a July campaign stop in Virginia referring to American businesses: “YOU DIDN’T BUILD THAT!”
9) “I suspect that most people in Cincinnati would acknowledge that I’VE TRIED REAL HARD ………. ” (He had a Democrat House for two years and Senate for four).
7) To the American people: “It’s absolutely not a tax increase !” http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/06/obama-campaign-its-a-penalty-not-a-tax-127721.html
6) To the American people: “Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this Presidency.”
5) To Larry King: “There has been a tendency by this administration (Bush) to hide behind executive privilege.”
4) Speech to an Hispanic group: “With respect to the notion that I can just suspend deportations through executive order, that’s just not the case ………. ”
3) To the American people: “The private sector is doing just fine.”
2) Please pass to Vladimir: “After the election I’ll have more flexibility.” http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=-Czo5Vf8KZs
1) To the American electorate: “If I don’t have this done in three years, then there’s going to be a one-term proposition.”
BINGO !!
b-troll
August 7th, 2012
10:33 am
i have no idea who he’ll pick
i’d guess portman too, but who knows…..
veepstakes, silly parlor game
Steve
August 7th, 2012
10:34 am
Is Algore available?
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:35 am
Scout: Actually, THIS is more like BINGO:
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/07/26/12970811-all-out-of-context-all-the-time?lite
As we discussed last week, at this point in the race, Republicans aren’t just occasionally taking Obama quotes out of context; they’re actually building their entire 2012 campaign strategy around sentiments the president didn’t actually say. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it.
Let’s start a running count:
1. The Romney campaign took Obama out of context in its very first television ad of the race.
2. When the president told business leaders that U.S. policymakers have been “a little bit lazy” when it comes to attracting businesses to American soil, Republicans took that out of context and launched a series of attacks.
3. When Obama said private-sector job growth is “fine” relative to the public sector, Republicans took that out of context, too.
4. Obama said public institutions help businesses succeed, and Republicans continue to take that out of context.
And 5. Obama said Clinton’s tax policies were better than Bush’s, which the RNC is taking out of context.
Remember, in theory, none of this should be necessary. If the president were the radical leftist his attackers make him out to be, Republicans wouldn’t have to resort to cheap garbage like this. They’d be able to use real Obama quotes and real Obama policies.
Instead, we’re left with ridiculous tactics that treat voters like idiots.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:35 am
WttO: Sounds like we agree.
Recon 0311 2533
August 7th, 2012
10:36 am
0311/8541,
Careful they’ll start calling you a liar.
Adam
August 7th, 2012
10:36 am
Remember, in theory, none of this should be necessary. If the president were the radical leftist his attackers make him out to be, Republicans wouldn’t have to resort to CHEAP GARBAGE like this. They’d be able to use real Obama quotes and real Obama policies.
Re-quoted for emphasis.
Bernie
August 7th, 2012
10:37 am
My Bet is that Romney’s choice as the Republican candidate still has not solidified with the party. The growing issue of Mitt refusing to show his PAPERS and the otherwise luke warm support already from party members does not bode well with the general electorate. His campaign could still could implode prior to the convention. His ongoing misteps and gaffes are occurring more frequently and regularity.
The dissing of Sarah “Word Salad” Palin is not going to help either. For as polarizing as she is, we must all admit she is at least fun to watch. My selection would be for SARAH just for the excitement and entertainment effect that she would bring to MITTS ” BUTTERMILK” like campaign so far. Long on political rhetoric, short on specifics, plans and proposed policies. who really wants a Leader that says vote me in and wait , I will tell you my intentions later!
Then He and his wife says to the American people….” YOU PEOPLE, are not going to get anymore personal information on me! ”
I think Jeb and Rubio are standing by at the ready, just in case that it does. Romney’s selection of a Vice President is like selecting which Vanilla flavor ice cream is for desert. It Does not MATTER!
However, to include Newt’s name is humorous and outrageous all at the same time. The only thing about it is, such a choice would happen when PIGS FLY!
Calista, stands a better chance of another TIFFANY “BLING”shopping spree before that would happen
Granny Godzilla - Union Thugette
August 7th, 2012
10:37 am
0311/8541/5811/1811/1801
Bingo?
More like Twister.
East Cobb RINO, Inc. (LLC)
August 7th, 2012
10:39 am
I do not think the veep name is on that list. Seems GOP candidates for President do not like to have too strong of a #2. Think more along the lines of a Dan Quale type but maybe with some minority background and much more conservative. Even Palin came from out of nowhere.
Oscar
August 7th, 2012
10:39 am
Thomas Jefferson. Someone the GOP now admires and claims as their own. And since the VP basically does not do anything, there should not be a requirment that he be alive.
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:39 am
Recon — “Careful they’ll start calling you a liar.”
If the shoe fits.
Steve
August 7th, 2012
10:41 am
@Bernie
August 7th, 2012
10:37 am
I believe it is Obama that paid millions to NOT SHOW HIS PAPERS.
curious
August 7th, 2012
10:41 am
Cheney is the man.
Good thing he didn’t go into the military: talk about friendly fire.
Brosephus™
August 7th, 2012
10:41 am
I do not think the veep name is on that list. Seems GOP candidates for President do not like to have too strong of a #2.
Then how do you explain Cheney?
Joe Hussein Mama
August 7th, 2012
10:42 am
Brosephus — “Then how do you explain Cheney?”
He wasn’t the #2, despite his job title.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:43 am
maybe with some minority background
I’m sorry, but I read “minority background” and I’m visualizing Tim Pawlenty in a 90s hip hop video, “just chillin’ with my homiez…”
Oscar
August 7th, 2012
10:43 am
I doubt if Rubio or Christie would take it. Jindal is surely out of the running, or out of the question.
That leaves Portman of Pawplenty as the only viable choices left.
But assuming Mitt will choose someone viable is probably a long shot.
stands for decibels (SfBA)
August 7th, 2012
10:44 am
He wasn’t the #2
Cheney’s name will forever be Number Two to me.
Brosephus™
August 7th, 2012
10:45 am
He wasn’t the #2, despite his job title.
If you ask some people, they would disagree. They would likely call him The #2, or the alternative name for dropping deuces.
Steve
August 7th, 2012
10:46 am
How about the number 7 lunch combo at El Azteca:
Both lucky and hispanic.
East Cobb RINO, Inc. (LLC)
August 7th, 2012
10:46 am
As Joe said, despite how the org chart looked Cheney was a #1 with a weak #2.
Native Atlantan
August 7th, 2012
10:47 am
@Recon — The GOP already has their “Joe Biden”, it’s your presumptive presidential nominee.
MiltonMan
August 7th, 2012
10:47 am
Romney could pick a hillside of bramble and that would be a 1000% improvement over the crud we allude to as VP now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxdj-ZwKNZ0&feature=related
Jackie
August 7th, 2012
10:48 am
Rob Portman is the only choice that is safe for Mitt Romney.
Steve
August 7th, 2012
10:48 am
And furthermore, the #7 combo comes with BLACK beans and is served by a female tree hugger named Ralph.