So, Who Will Mitt Pick as His Prom Date?

[romantico]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:13am

I don't think it's any of these. I think Mitt leaked this list to get the MSM talking and he will pick someone off this list in hopes of creating a surprise. Mitt needs to energize his base and none of these three are going to do that.


"Speculation over who will join Mitt Romney on the GOP ticket continued Tuesday, one day after a since-denied report that the presumptive nominee had already made up his mind.

The latest reading of the tea leaves comes from Reuters, who reports that it appears to be a three-man race among Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal-three men widely considered to be 'safe' choices in the post-Palin world."

http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2012/07/16/romney_will_announce_vice_presidential_selection_soon_friends_reportedly_say.html

[Addison D.]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:22am

Good discussion on this topic going on right now on WNYC in NYC.

93.9FM or wnyc.org for the live stream.

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:23am

Yeah, this is definitely a diversionary tactic to try to move the focus away from Bain and his tax returns.

[romantico]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:24am

I predict he will announce his choice VERY SOON,as in possibly this week. I'd be surprised if he does it on a Friday afternoon or the weekend but it's possible. Oh, and here is my favorite VP choice so far. Gotta love it.

Public Advocate Picks Matt Drudge in Top Ten Conservative Leaders for Vice-President

http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4386520191.html

[Playbilly]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:27am

How can he pick Jindal? Where would all the racists go?

[madbrian]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:30am

According to GOP 'logic', Jindal should be ineligible for the ticket. His parents immigrated to the US when his mother was pregnant with him; if life begins at conception, then he's not American-born.

[romantico]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 10:35am

Before they pick Bobby Jindal they should watch this. I remember thinking the exact same thing Jon Stewart was thinking when I first saw this.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-february-25-2009/bobby-jindal-s-republican-response

[blueroses]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 4:43pm

Chris Christie! Imagine the histrionics at the VP debate. Maybe he'll even ask the moderator if he/she is stupid.

Posted: 7/18/12 at 4:52pm

Jindal is an "Anchor Baby."

If it's anty of those names I'm happy- Jindal makes Kenneth the page look charismatic. Pawlenty & Whats his face are both duller than dirt. There is no "game changer" on that list.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 4:54pm

It won't be Christie, he's giving the keynote address at the convention.

[romantico]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 5:00pm

Christie has asked Romney to release more tax returns. That could be awkward if he is his VP.Would Mitt consider picking a smart female candidate?

[PalJoey]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 5:02pm

If I were one of them, I'd want him to clean up his tax-return mess before dragging MY ass into his SH*T.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 5:25pm

"In what sense, Charlie?"

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 5:25pm

"Would Mitt consider picking a smart female candidate?"

Condi was on his list.

[romantico]

Posted: 7/18/12 at 5:28pm

She was not a very popular choice amongst the Tea Party/Republican party. Plus, isn't she tied too close to the failed Bush Administration?

[romantico]

Posted: 8/1/12 at 2:55pm

Narrowed down to only two. Announcement could come ANY DAY NOW. I hope the press lays off the tax record scandal til he announces his VP pick. Any coverage will be overshadowed with his VP announcement.

http://www.mediaite.com/online/vice-president-buzz-around-paul-ryan-swells-to-crescendo/

Posted: 8/1/12 at 3:01pm

Condi was never on the list- she has given numerous interviews where she has said she's never run for office and never will. She was thrown out into the discussion by Mitt's campaign to try to divert attention away from the Bain debacle. And disgustingly, when the Cons ripped into her, Mitt remained Mum, using her but not defending her.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 8/1/12 at 3:42pm

Ru-bi-o! Ru-bi-o! Ru-bi-o!

BANGARANG!

But why start doing the smart thing now?

[Addison D.]

Posted: 8/1/12 at 5:51pm

Just to keep things shallow...

I can't hear "Rubio" and not think of Porfirio Rubirosa. And we all know what HE was famous for...

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 8/2/12 at 12:28pm

Isn't he suppose to be announcing soon? I think he'll probably wait till after the olympics.

[romantico]

Posted: 8/6/12 at 4:44pm

Never even heard of this one.

http://thedesperateblogger.com/2012/08/romney-campaign-vetting-chase-for-vp-slot/

[Addison D.]

Posted: 8/6/12 at 5:43pm

Is THAT what happened to ol' Weir Dippeschitz?? He was my room-mate at boarding school--haven't talked to him in years. Good ol' Dippy Dippeschitz. His grandfather Adolphus made a fortune as a bootlegger during Prohibition. Then his Father--Adolphus II--married some crazy Irish poet he met in Greenwich Village in the 50's. She's the one who insisted on naming him Weir--almost got poor Dippy cut off.

Updated On: 8/6/12 at 05:43 PM

[SNAFU]

Posted: 8/6/12 at 5:47pm

Romney/Jameson 2012!
Hey, she's brighter then Palin.

[ChiChi]

Posted: 8/7/12 at 5:24pm

I just hope he trips and falls on his smug face.

[romantico]

Posted: 8/9/12 at 7:44pm

WOW. I've heard this twice tonight.

"Tea Party and GOP flacks are atwitter over rumors that Romney's VP selection might be announced tomorrow. Breitbart editor Dana Loesch is calling it for Bobby Jindal."

http://www.joemygod.blogspot.com/2012/08/cnn-poll-shows-obama-leads-by-seven.html

First off, why would they make such an important announcement at the end of the week (a Friday? Really?)

Second, Bobby Jindal? LOL!