No shocker in store: Romney veep search under way
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Source: AP-Excite
STEVE PEOPLES and KASIE HUNT
BOSTON (AP) - Don't look for a vice presidential shocker from Mitt Romney. His choice of a running-mate - a search he announced Monday he has begun - will be guided by both his methodical, risk-averse corporate training and the lessons his party learned from Sarah Palin's selection.
Preparedness to serve and loyalty to Romney are likely to trump other credentials as the all-but-sure Republican nominee looks to avoid the blowback John McCain faced four years ago with his surprise choice of the little-known, first-term Alaska governor for the GOP ticket. Questions about Palin's readiness to serve, McCain's decision-making and his advisers' vetting came to define the Arizona senator's flawed campaign.
Mindful of that, Romney will put experience at the top of his list of qualities as he chooses a No. 2, according to senior advisers and GOP operatives familiar with his thinking. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak candidly about a process Romney himself is trying to keep as private as possible as he works to narrow a field that may begin with as many as a dozen prospective candidates.
"The hallmark for Governor Romney's candidacy, and how he would be as president, is that he approaches these decisions in a well-thought-out methodical way," said Steve Duprey, a former McCain adviser and current New Hampshire-based member of the Republican National Committee. "It won't be like the McCain campaign where there was a big surprise and effort to create a game changer."
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In this March 29, 2012 file photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks in Manchester, N.J. Days into his new role as presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney has initiated a months-long search for a running mate, an effort to be guided as much by his methodical corporate-based approach as the shadows of Sarah Palin. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
anti-alec
(420 posts)Let's see if he pulls a McCain and pick yet another dumb Republican.
dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)izquierdista
(11,689 posts)Daniel537
(1,560 posts)He needs someone from a swing state and who can appeal to Hispanics, though i don't think either will make much of a difference, but for appearances sake.
Mr.Turnip
(645 posts)his percentage does down by 2 with him on the ticket.
He's apparently not as popular as everyone thought he was I guess.
Daniel537
(1,560 posts)except me, to get out and vote for him, and for those of you who remember the 2000 election, well you know.
Alexander
(15,318 posts)If he's playing it safe, I think the choice might be Rob Portman.
WomenAgainstRomney
(4 posts)Mitt might think he has a chance now, but this is W.A.R.! Women (and men) need to speak up, and be prepared to vote. Join us at Women Against Romney on Facebook!
aggiesal
(8,942 posts)Tim Pawlenty
Daniel537
(1,560 posts)Even Dole/Kemp would have more life than that ticket.
onehandle
(51,122 posts)chelsea0011
(10,115 posts)This guy is breathing 2016
Turbineguy
(37,392 posts)Sounds like it will be Bachmann then. Not much risk of her being smarter than him.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)Please repost in GD or Politics 2012.