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Drunken Irishman

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11. Serious question - when has a VP candidate ever won the election for a candidate?
Sun Jan 29, 2012, 04:57 PM
Jan 2012

Why would anyone be scared by a VP candidate? I don't get it. VP candidates have historically brought nothing to the table. The last VP candidate I can think of who actually made an impact was maybe Lyndon Johnson in 1960 and that was a generation ago. Since, has there been one VP candidate you can point to that helped win an election for the Republican or Democrat?

Generally, there is a small boost after the VP is named. It doesn't last. People won't be voting for Rubio - they'll be voting for Romney. Banking on the VP pick to win you the election is a failed strategy. All you have to do is ask McCain, Kerry and Al Gore - three guys who made political picks and lost the race.

Remember, Edwards was the supposed up-and-comer in the Democratic Party this time eight years ago. He was young and charismatic who won power in a conservative state and how'd North Carolina vote? Well Kerry won nearly the exact same amount of votes Gore did four years prior.

No impact whatsoever. Floridians might like Rubio, but unless it's Rubio-Romney, it's not going to mean a lick.

Just my take, tho.

I think Rubio is the obvious choice for Romney davidpdx Jan 2012 #1
Yes it will be more difficult without Florida but I think Obama still can win it. DCBob Jan 2012 #2
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
He's an empty suit who lied about his family history. BlueStater Jan 2012 #5
Hispanic Vote Isn't Monolithic... KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #6
That makes sense. His perceived benefits may be superficial. DCBob Jan 2012 #7
exactly right but I'm wondering if they'll soften flamingdem Jan 2012 #8
Not With Their Immigration Policies... KharmaTrain Jan 2012 #17
A Arizona politician stated that Brewers antics will cost the Republican party dearly in Arizona. demgrrrll Jan 2012 #20
That would be fabuloso flamingdem Jan 2012 #22
Rubio Obamacare Jan 2012 #9
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
Yes, perhaps you are correct. DCBob Jan 2012 #14
I addressed that... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #16
Well, now..... Doc Holliday Jan 2012 #23
I never said it was an effective strategy... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #27
The role of the VP has evolved since Watergate. Bush I, Gore, Cheney were much Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #26
I'm not even convinced he'd bring Florida... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #30
I'm praying that you're right!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #31
Is he even that popular in Florida? BlueStater Jan 2012 #43
From what I've read, they're not phenomenal...he's at only 40% approval. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #46
LBJ did some heavy lifting for JFK. MADem Feb 2012 #57
His response to President Obama's weekly address this week may as well have been Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #12
That was Daniels. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #13
Daniels responded to SOTU. Rubio responded to the weekly address. n/t Bolo Boffin Jan 2012 #18
Ah, okay. Thanks. Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #19
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
They care because it's a story... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #42
I see what you' re saying, and again, I neither stated nor implied that a VP Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #50
Well you said you were terrified by it... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #51
From your words to God's ear. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #52
Oh you should be drunk regardless. ;) Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #53
Gearing up for is not the same as trying to get picked....this shows he has interest Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #29
Rubio would be a good choice for Romney. Beacool Jan 2012 #32
He actually had more than Rubio, Beacool. Serving in IL state legislature Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #34
Who's reopening anything? Beacool Jan 2012 #35
You truly need to let 2008 go. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #36
I have no horse in this race. Beacool Jan 2012 #37
You're an Independent on Democratic Underground? Isn't that a violation Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #38
Oh, please.......... Beacool Jan 2012 #45
You didn't. You don't have to. And you've made no bones about how you Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #47
"I have no horse in this race" Obamacare Jan 2012 #54
been on DU for 5 years with over 10,000 posts and you say you are an Independent?? DCBob Feb 2012 #58
I am now an Independent. Beacool Feb 2012 #59
Hillary is still a Democrat treestar Feb 2012 #60
Obama didn't have much and there he i CfBlake2 Jan 2012 #40
Rubio CfBlake2 Jan 2012 #39
No. He only lied about his family history to make it sound more inspirational. BlueStater Jan 2012 #41
Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #44
Don't worry. I've alerted the mods re: CfBlake. It's a troll. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #49
Troll Alert!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #48
That would fitting since they are both liars! ncteechur Jan 2012 #55
Obviously Rubio is way more qualified since his father was Thomas Jefferson. Didn't he say that? ncteechur Jan 2012 #56
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