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In reply to the discussion: Rubio appears to be gearing up to be Romney's VP [View all]Liberal_Stalwart71
(20,450 posts)24. Being inexperienced is not a weakness when it comes to Republicans if the candidate
Last edited Mon Jan 30, 2012, 03:42 PM - Edit history (1)
in question IS a Republican.
And in fact, I can envision a scenario where Mitt claims to be the one with experience, which will nullify criticisms against Rubio.
In addition, Rubio can paint himself as an "outsider," since he's not been in politics for long.
The Romney/Rubio ticket terrifies me. I think Americans are duped by good looks and silly platitudes.
The Rubio pick could engage Hispanics--even non-Cuban Hispanics--just because there's a sense of pride.
It's the one ticket that I think has potential to give Obama-Biden a difficult time.
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What are the chances of Rubio accepting the VP slot if Gingrich offers it to him
no_hypocrisy
Jan 2012
#3
I dont think anything will happen on this until its determined who the nominee is.
DCBob
Jan 2012
#4
A Arizona politician stated that Brewers antics will cost the Republican party dearly in Arizona.
demgrrrll
Jan 2012
#20
Republicans have successfully put into place these Voter ID laws. Same in AZ.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#25
The thing is Rubio makes Palin look like a savvy pick in comparison. This little
Malikshah
Jan 2012
#10
Serious question - when has a VP candidate ever won the election for a candidate?
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2012
#11
The role of the VP has evolved since Watergate. Bush I, Gore, Cheney were much
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#26
From what I've read, they're not phenomenal...he's at only 40% approval.
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2012
#46
His response to President Obama's weekly address this week may as well have been
Bolo Boffin
Jan 2012
#12
VP canidates DON'T help win a state Romney is still likely to loose Florida with this DICK HEAD
bigdarryl
Jan 2012
#15
"would look like an amateur next to Joe Biden." He'd look like a Mensa member compared
Number23
Jan 2012
#21
Being inexperienced is not a weakness when it comes to Republicans if the candidate
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#24
As I asked before, please point to an election in the last 40 years where the VP won the race...
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2012
#28
I dont' think I've made such a statement. But I don't think that choosing a VP
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#33
I see what you' re saying, and again, I neither stated nor implied that a VP
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#50
Gearing up for is not the same as trying to get picked....this shows he has interest
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#29
He actually had more than Rubio, Beacool. Serving in IL state legislature
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#34
You're an Independent on Democratic Underground? Isn't that a violation
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#38
You didn't. You don't have to. And you've made no bones about how you
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#47
been on DU for 5 years with over 10,000 posts and you say you are an Independent??
DCBob
Feb 2012
#58
No. He only lied about his family history to make it sound more inspirational.
BlueStater
Jan 2012
#41