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SteveG

(3,109 posts)
19. Not a chance it will be Christie
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 10:22 AM
Aug 2012

Romney needs someone who can help bring him a swing state. Even with Christie on the ballot, there is just not a prayer of Romney winning NJ.

Your last best guess - VEEP for CREEP [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Aug 2012 #1
Chubby has repeatedly said he doesn't want it and seemed awfully serious when he said it 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #2
I doubt he could keep up with the physical pace TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #3
also knowing how nit-picky anal Robme is, Christie's weight probably disgusts him. nt Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #11
I'd be surprised Freddie Aug 2012 #4
Oh Portman will be controversial. He was a lobbyist for Dictators. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #21
He's from another Atlantic seaboard state and brings nothing unique to the ticket. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2012 #5
Plus NJ is solid blue Freddie Aug 2012 #6
Christie isgoing to be keynote speaker, I think. Not veep. morningfog Aug 2012 #9
Not a chance it will be Christie SteveG Aug 2012 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Aug 2012 #23
ryan. n/t veganlush Aug 2012 #7
the only thing about Ryan is, is that he is so young. Robme has repeatedly talked about Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #12
Ryan would certainly be an ROI for the Koch Brothers and tea party investors in Robme. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #22
Other: it will be someone that won't shadow his massive narcissistic ego. nt Javaman Aug 2012 #8
well, isn't Christie the only one who could do that, no pun intended? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #13
Pawlenty. He's about as exciting as watching paint dry. nt Javaman Aug 2012 #15
I was just thinking...since he is so egotistical, he probably doesn't think anyone could overshadow Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2012 #16
or Javaman Aug 2012 #17
i wonder how much veganlush Aug 2012 #34
Bucky the Robot from the comic strip "Brewster Rocket" - hey, he was Intergalactic President! HopeHoops Aug 2012 #10
Romney's veep will be.. ananda Aug 2012 #14
I plan on winning those puppies Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #18
Romney will pick Uncle Joe Aug 2012 #20
Rick Snyder - Gov of Michigan Casandia Aug 2012 #24
I've been back and forth on this one. My final guess is back to it being Portman. Lone_Star_Dem Aug 2012 #25
I stand my ground - Kay Bailey Hutchinson demwing Aug 2012 #26
Portman is the "do no harm" candidate. JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #27
VA Gov Bob McDonnell. FSogol Aug 2012 #28
Huckabee chknltl Aug 2012 #29
No Tejana Susana? KamaAina Aug 2012 #30
Rafalca Doc_Technical Aug 2012 #31
The teahadists want Ryan, but I think it'll be Portman for the ultimate 'Bland and Blander' ticket.. truebrit71 Aug 2012 #32
I think any of the top choices is pretty good for us... Adrahil Aug 2012 #33
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