Romney selects Paul Ryan as his V.P.

**TimothyK** · July 13th, 2012, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Steve53

Far too often, politicians fail to consider the unintended consequences of what would otherwise be considered "no brainer" votes. Allen West is an astute student of history and as such he tends to be a more careful observer of current events.

Anyone drill down into the reasons why he's voted the ways he has?

In other words; What was his rationale as it concerns the bigger picture?

I wouldn't know without said drilling. I'm just saying that from the vague shallow surface understanding I have about him.

I very much respect his honesty and willingness to say what he's going to say without fear of the PC police. Allen West calls a spade a spade and a communist a communist; which happens to be many in the democratic party!

I do know Allen West is a straight shooter, a US veteran, and willing to tell it how it is like few people can. He'd make a fine VP, and would be a decent pick.

But his voting record, especially the NDAA bit, would be the first thing on the chopping block for the opposition and his critics.

Someone like Cain, you could only attack his personal life which folks look down on. His record, the thing that matters, is otherwise spotless.

If the best that Obama can do is personally attack his opposition, he won't win with that.

If that would be his game (it'd all but have to be with someone like Cain), it would be a war of attrition. He's not exactly in a position to do that given his own dirty laundry.

With Rubio, I don't think there's any dirt on him at all beyond the potential eligibility thing; and I would honestly love, love to see how Obama might tackle that.
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OT, Condoleezza Rice, I think she would be a bad pick.

I doubt she's going to tear into Obama like a Rubio, West, or Cain pick. I guess he can do a lot worse then Condi if that's who he's going to pick.

Being better then Biden isn't very hard, but yes, she would be many leagues above him as a VP. At that, the libertarian 'mostly against' abortion thing doesn't sit well with me at all.

Don't think that would be very wise of Romney.

**HeIsEnough** · July 13th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by carol1948

I don't believe I ever heard of her having the foot-in-mouth disease that Biden displays often.

Not that I want her or anyone else, but I think mickey mouse is better than Biden.

I think the person who has to debate him will have trouble dealing with him, he's so bombastically naive and crooked. I remember Clinton was accused of being one who will "say anything" to get elected. And then we got Biden.

I do know one thing, I'll just have to deal with whoever it is. Its not like I have a choice over it.

**Buzzardhut** · July 13th, 2012, 06:48 PM

If Romney wants to energize the populous for V.P. he'll choose Ron Paul.

**icebear** · July 13th, 2012, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzardhut

If Romney wants to energize the populous for V.P. he'll choose Ron Paul.

**Mom2ten** · July 13th, 2012, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzardhut

If Romney wants to energize the populous for V.P. he'll choose Ron Paul.

**BarbT** · July 14th, 2012, 11:10 AM

Ron Paul ...

Eeeeuuuu ...... don't even THINK about it!

**iSong6:3** · July 14th, 2012, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Buzzardhut

If Romney wants to energize the populous for V.P. he'll choose Ron Paul.

Checking to see if we're awake?

**NarrowRoad** · July 14th, 2012, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by iSong6:3

Checking to see if we're awake?

is right!

Deb

**NoProvision** · July 14th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by tbrian40

We really don't have an option whether it's Rice, Rubio, Jindal, Christie. Much, much, much, much X10 better than Buffoon Biden. Is it November yet!?

Biden... Biden... Oh, yeah, Joe Biden? Whatever happened to that guy? I was beginning to think Michelle Obama was VP.

**Raptureorbust** · July 14th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by NoProvision

Biden... Biden... Oh, yeah, Joe Biden? Whatever happened to that guy? I was beginning to think Michelle Obama was VP.

What is scarier is they are throwing trial balloons out having Hillary as VP for the Democratic ticket.

The adverse implications are far reaching.

**IMSAVED** · July 14th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Raptureorbust

What is scarier is they are throwing trial balloons out having Hillary as VP for the Democratic ticket.

The adverse implications are far reaching.

Is that ever the truth.

**Hootmon** · July 14th, 2012, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by NoProvision

Biden... Biden... Oh, yeah, Joe Biden? Whatever happened to that guy? I was beginning to think Michelle Obama was VP.

He is bidin' his time...

**carol1948** · July 15th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Condi Rice still says no to VP if asked. If she isn't interested in the position, she should not be asked. This nation does not need a half-hearted VP. Having said that, I have not heard one name mentioned that sounds good to me, and I can't think of one.

**fan4sure** · July 15th, 2012, 10:18 AM

My husband and I were bouncing names around for a wise VP pick for Romney and he is strongly for Chris Christie's no nonsense approach and I'm leaning toward Allen West. One thing he asked me was if I thought Ron Paul had ever done abortions in his medical career? Hmmm.......don't know.

**Robinbobbin** · July 15th, 2012, 03:11 PM

I actually hope it is Condi. She has a rock solid knowledge of her Bible and she has a rock-solid understanding (to the point she taught it at Stanford) of the Cold War, Putin and what it is Russia is trying to accomplish. I think our country could do a lot worse than have Condi Rice as VP. I'd happily vote for a ticket with her name. I like Rubio, and I'd be happy to see him on the ticket, too, but I don't think he'd ignite the firestorm Condi would. You can't get more intelligent, more knowledgeable than her.

**IMSAVED** · July 15th, 2012, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Robinbobbin

I actually hope it is Condi. She has a rock solid knowledge of her Bible and she has a rock-solid understanding (to the point she taught it at Stanford) of the Cold War, Putin and what it is Russia is trying to accomplish. I think our country could do a lot worse than have Condi Rice as VP. I'd happily vote for a ticket with her name. I like Rubio, and I'd be happy to see him on the ticket, too, but I don't think he'd ignite the firestorm Condi would. You can't get more intelligent, more knowledgeable than her.

She might have a rock solid knowledge of the Bible but does she live by it?

**Steve53** · July 15th, 2012, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by IMSAVED

She might have a rock solid knowledge of the Bible but does she live by it?

Are we vetting a possible VP candidate or are we being fruit inspectors?

We must remember that no one this side of Heaven is perfect.

**treasures** · July 15th, 2012, 04:43 PM

I watched a WSJ interview in which a few speculative hints are given, though Condi wasn't mentioned, Rubio was...along with a few others.

http://live.wsj.com/video/clues-emer...ticle_tboright

**barryinaustralia** · July 15th, 2012, 05:54 PM

I somehow remember Dr. Rice using the term "contiguous Palestinian state" a few years ago in support of a Palestinian nation connecting the West Bank with the Gaza strip - effectively cutting Israel in half.

No, I do not think she is a strong supporter of Israel.

And I do not think that Romney would pick Alan West. West is a very strong Christian and would enhance the ticket IMO, but the last thing Mormon Romney wants is someone who believes THE BIBLE, like West or Palin or Bachman as his running mate.

**Robinbobbin** · July 16th, 2012, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by IMSAVED

She might have a rock solid knowledge of the Bible but does she live by it?

Does anyone live by it 100% of the time? I don't know if she lives by it. I do know that she has been vetted backwards, forwards and back again and there aren't any skeletons in her closet that could come back to bite Romney.

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