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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Sooner or later, Mitt's going to choose a running mate. But who? Speculation, anyone? [View all]leftofcool
(19,460 posts)10. I figure Rand Paul the teabagger's wet dream
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Sooner or later, Mitt's going to choose a running mate. But who? Speculation, anyone? [View all]
backscatter712
Apr 2012
OP
Rubio is unqualified. Not enough national experience. Christie won't like being second fiddle.
RBInMaine
Apr 2012
#5
Doesn't Rubio have more national experience than President Obama had at this point in 08? n/t
kelly1mm
Apr 2012
#7
You are correct, the President was elected to the Senate in the 2004 election, so he had twice as
kelly1mm
Apr 2012
#16
From wiki - "In the late 1990s he served as a City Commissioner for West Miami" nt
kelly1mm
Apr 2012
#18
Sorry, I can't see them picking a woman again. They view Palin as a colossal mistake.
MatthewStLouis
Apr 2012
#20
Rubio; if not, Santorum. They have to run a right-winger with Romney. Perry may not be out
AlinPA
Apr 2012
#15
I think it will NOT be Nikki Haley. She's currently got a bunch of problems right now.
Tx4obama
Apr 2012
#33
I wouldn't be surprised if he picked Rice. Personally I think she'd be the best choice and
Auntie Bush
Apr 2012
#47
Himself, after being unable to tear his eyes away from his reflection in a mirror.
Arkana
Apr 2012
#37
Paultard is an insult derived from retard, which is hurtful, rude and insensitive.
Ptah
May 2012
#70
Republicans, being conservatives, will think they tried it with a woman and lost.
morningfog
May 2012
#53
Hard to say. Mitt has a huge ego, is entrenched in male dominated institutions
morningfog
May 2012
#54
me thinks Paul Ryan and his budget might give him the Bagger count should he get picked...
opihimoimoi
May 2012
#61