Hotline: Rmoney should avoid Portman & Pawlenty & go with Rubio or

[WI_DEM]

Given Mitt Romney’s tendency to play it safe, some insist that Ohio Sen. Rob Portman and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty are the clear favorites as a running mate choice. But look closer and it becomes tough to see what they add to the ticket.

By contrast, if Romney picked Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, he could inaugurate the “fix-it” ticket, featuring two turnaround executives with a record of results. By picking Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, he could make some inroads with the solidly Democratic Hispanic electorate and build an inspirational narrative around the creation of an “opportunity society.”

Of course, each of these choices carries varying degrees of risk. But by picking a talented running mate and delivering a winning convention speech, Romney has the opportunity to convince skeptics and redefine the election.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/n2k-presidential-why-romney-should-avoid-portman-pawlenty-20120808

Hmm, didn't Rubio run up a state credit card on personal items in Florida? and Jindal? if anything he's more boring than Rmoney!

[flamingdem]

1. Remember when it was leaked that Romney is not even vetting Rubio?

I believe it considering his credit card scandal stuff..

[ellisonz]

2. I still think he's making a big mistake by not picking a woman.

My hunch is he's going to play it safe and pick T-Paw.

[WI_DEM]

3. Who knows? he might pick a woman.