Comments on: Romney Takes Lead in VP Race

By: hillplus

hillplus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:50:00 +0000

As much as I want Romney any way I can get him, the VP spot is not traditionally a power spot. If Romney takes it and then McCain crashes and burns, then we don’t get what we ultimately want, that is Romney for president 2012.

By: ConservativeEdge

ConservativeEdge — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:46:56 +0000

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By: Denny

Denny — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:53:08 +0000

I have offered 28 reasons why I think John McCain should pick former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney as his V.P. running mate. I do not think Romney would be so foolish as to turn this position down if McCain were smart enough to offer it to him.

http://777denny.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/reason-27-why-john-mccain-should-pick-gov-romney-as-his-vp-now/

Go McCain-Romney 2008!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:23:03 +0000

I am sure that I read somewhere that McCain stated that he would only serve for one term . That means if Rromney ran as his VP, then he would be a shoo-in for 2012.

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By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:50:41 +0000

Well i think Romney is DEFINITELY running in 2012. His making nice now hs gained him a lot of ground with the folks who mistrusted him as a political opportunist.

The thing is, I’m relatively certain that McCain is a one-termer. The guy is, after all, 71 years old. So it’s possible Romney would take the VP slot if McCain admitted to him (privately of course) that he’d be the man in 4 years. But I think Romney would prefer to run as a washington outsider. I also doubt if MCain would offer it to him. He just doesn’t like the guy and there are other options to placate hard-core conservatives.

By: unitethegop.com

unitethegop.com — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:25:10 +0000

We want Romney for VP! Check out http://www.unitethegop.com
Even with Romney’s Endorsement of McCain we need to send the message to the GOP and McCain that Conservatives still want Romney. If we continue to vote for him in the upcoming primaries we will be able to convey that message effectively. Romney continued to get votes even after his suspension, and I have NO DOUBT he will continue to get votes after the endorsement. This will continue to gain delegates for him, even though ultimately the delegates will most likely vote for McCain at the Convention. At which point, we hope we have a McCain-Romney ticket.

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:19:21 +0000

I don’t care who you are or what you think - when you are asked to be VP, it is not likely you’ll say no, despite your future plans.

By: C Stanley

C Stanley — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:10:27 +0000

I think it’s probably not about the VP slot too- and mostly agree with Justin, but I could see it either way. The only thing about the Reagan analogy though is that in this case, it might make more sense for Romney to consider accepting the VP position given that McCain’s age makes it unlikely that he’ll serve for two terms- so perhaps being second in line would make McCain’s VP the anointed one for 2012.

In any case, McCain’s team is not giving any details about their short list for VP, and they’ve indicated that they definitely won’t make that decision until the Democratic nominee is known. My take on that is that it’ll probably be more about regional politics than about shoring up any particular part of the GOP base. I’m thinking if Hillary is the nominee, that perhaps FL becomes more important so maybe he’d go with Crist- and if it’s Obama, maybe someone from the upper midwest like Pawlenty. I think it’s going to be a matter of electoral politics- determining whether McCain’s main goal is to hold the red states or to try to turn some purple ones red.

By: Jay_C

Jay_C — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:44:18 +0000

I don’t think Romney really wants the VP spot either, he just endorsed McCain "for Republican party solidarity purposes" and to look like he is not a sore loser. I don’t think McCain would offer him the spot either, they hate each other. (did you see that forced handshake moment at the endorsement, very awkward) I think it is possible that Romney would possibly take some other slot in a McCain administration (Economic Advisor) or something to that effect. I also think Romney is looking to be POTUS in 2012. I don’t think a McCain presidency will make it two terms, unless the American People see the War on Terror is more of an issue than the economy as we approach 2012.

By: Justin Gardner

Justin Gardner — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:40:08 +0000

Ultimately, I don’t think Romney gives a damn what would be better for the ticket. Remember, in 1976 Reagan was offered the VP slot too and he turned it down. He too had his eyes trained on 1980, and even Romney’s staff has said he’s perfectly positioned for 2012. But I’ve been surprised before. Just my gut on it tells me no. He doesn’t want to be the Republican John Edwards.