There is no surprise that the media is pushing and probing continually to talk about Mitt Romney's possible Vice Presidential choices. That is the late July early August topic in an election year. I couldn't imagine it any other way. I wanted to do two things for this posting. First, I wanted to let all three followers know I am alive. Second, I wanted to possibly get a discussion going to see what people want in Romney's VP choice and how much it matters to possible swing voters.
- Condoleezza Rice-She is simply the most brilliant of the possibilities. She knows foreign policy better than anyone in the country (or at least equally with Powell but has such far superior judgment). She certainly won't sway many minorities to vote with Romney, but she could help squelch the white guilt that put Obama in office.
- Marco Rubio-Level headed youngster with very good judgment. He looks and sounds fresh and leaves you full of hope for the future of the country. I only hope his youth and inexperience don't become a problem in the election should he be chosen. Oh yeah, that mormon baptism when he was a kid might loom as a haunting fact for some in this election. You can almost hear the stupid brainless, hopeless, toothless South Carolina voters thinking, "Those damned mormons will be running everything soon."
- Tim Pawlenty-I like his great mid-western background and his good common sense. I know Tim is very near and dear to Romney's heart. He did a great job of exposing Bachman's lunacy early on in the race. He has been an effective executive and has the relevant experience to lead if needed. He didn't manage to do very well in the early debates.
- Bobby Jindal-I know so little. He is very well liked as governor of his home state in spite of being a minority in Louisiana. His smile and enthusiasm are infectious. He seems to work well across any lines you throw at him. Is he well enough known?
- Rob Portman-Perfect alternative to Rice. He is very level headed. He is well liked in some key states including, of course, his home state of Ohio. His very presence commands respect and allegiance. What an incredible choice Portman would make! But,...is he too perfect?
My completely ridiculous pipe dreams:
- Joe Lieberman-We need to come back to the middle. Our nation is so polarized that we desperately need to restore the respect for the American political system that only works with effective compromise and efforts at middling. Joe is in the middle and thank heaven for him. He is too old now and not as popular as he once was.
- Micheal O. Leavitt- I know, I know, I know! Too ridiculous to entertain. Chief of Staff, anyone!!!
