S.E. Cupp: C’mon, Romney’s not really considering a woman for VP
posted at 6:36 pm on July 6, 2012 by Allahpundit
Via Mediaite. I’m inclined to agree, notwithstanding Ann Romney’s comments to the contrary. It has nothing to do with Team Mitt being “anti-woman” or whatever imbecilic label the left would slap on this. It’s a simple matter of there being few prominent Republican women pols available right now who clearly fit Romney’s core VP criterion of being ready to be president on day one. Ideally he wants someone with significant executive (or at least national) experience, a reputation for competence, and a background that’s squeaky clean to the point of boredom. Pawlenty’s an obvious possibility; Portman, while lacking executive experience, has served in the White House, the Senate, and the House, so he’s another. None of the Republican women frequently mentioned as possibilities fit the description. Ayotte and Susana Martinez landed on the national landscape just two years ago. (As did Rubio, of course, which is probably why he allegedly wasn’t closely vetted until recently.) Cathy McMorris Rodgers has served in Congress for seven years but picking her would raise the question of why, if Romney was open to a VP from the House, he didn’t pick the far more prominent Paul Ryan instead. If the answer is “Because Mitt’s afraid of Ryan’s budget,” that’ll be received, shall we say, coolly by conservatives.
Who else is left? You don’t suppose…
No, the woman Ann Romney likely has in mind is Condoleezza Rice, the former secretary of state.
Rice wowed the crowd—and seemed to impress Mitt Romney, who was standing beside her—when she spoke in a featured role at a Romney campaign event two weeks ago in Park City, Utah. Rice is qualified, would be a poised (if novice) candidate, and would complement Romney in terms of area of expertise, gender (obviously!), and life experience. Rice offers an unusual combination of being at once a reassuring pick (she served at the highest levels of the federal government for eight years) and an exciting one.
What’s more, while the other VP possibilities have decent but middling favorable/unfavorable ratings (and are mostly unknown), Rice’s favorable/unfavorable, according to a Rasmussen poll a couple of months ago, is a pretty staggering 66-24. Rice has said she’s not interested—but Dick Cheney said he wasn’t interested at this point in 2000.
You think? Jeb couldn’t run this year because George is still radioactive (the worst president ever according to Newsweek’s recent poll). A majority of voters still blame Bush more than Obama when they’re asked who’s responsible for the rotten economy. And yet Romney’s big VP surprise, with candidates as well regarded as Ryan, Jindal, Rubio, and Christie in the mix, is going to be … one of the most recognizable members of the Bush administration, who’s associated first and foremost with his foreign policy? What am I missing here?
Exit question: The buzz for Jindal seems to be growing by the day. If he’s the pick, what’s his answer when reporters ask him why he endorsed Rick Perry instead of Romney in the primary?
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Awww, c’mon CHUMP’ ……. we need your response to ClassicCon‘s 9:51 PM comment.
Don’t leave, now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : (
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listens2glenn on April 17, 2013 at 10:45 PM
You know probably the funniest part of watching chumpthreads put his floaties on to pretend he can swim in deep water?
Only one person in this thread took his position regarding the issue FROM al Qaeda:
Note the bolded sentence. That’s what chumpthreads was citing.
And yet somehow WE’RE supporting Al Qaeda.
rogerb on April 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Bwahahahaa
that was a hoot.
CW on April 17, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Is it still true that when we kill terrorists that we are creating new terrorists? Or did that claim expire when Obama won his first term?
Just wondering.
CW on April 17, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Oh, Yeah!!!
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 10:58 PM
Had phone calls to attend to) Well, that’s a nice email, but a little late to ask for improvements. He’s joined up with Schumer and the Dems and that is a bridge way too far for me. Nothing good will ever come with that.
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 11:03 PM
I just got back online myself. I’m sure you had a lot to talk about. I think whenever our kids are too far away, we all are concerned. And if their work is risky, it’s more concerning.
With him being in Manhatten during that time would have been bad enough without the Boston tragedy. Scary times.
Praying for your children in the morning, during the day and before you go to bed is the best thing you can do. Divine protection is better than any President or man could provide, and more so during these times of lax National Security.
I hope you enjoy your time with your son:-)
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM
I haven’t enjoyed his misery this much in some time. Even if it is just feigned. Starve.
Bmore on April 17, 2013 at 11:43 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA
Oh, wow.
Chuck Schick on April 17, 2013 at 11:45 PM
@Cindy… I listened again to that conversation between Rubio and Levin and heard him say the gun control will be back on the floor next week.
Even tho Levin asked great questions, he should have asked him who is responsible for enforcing the laws on the books now and why they aren’t held accountable.
Also, on 3 different times he sounded just like Chief Justice Roberts, blaming the people for electing the wrong people and elections have consequences. That was his answer to 3 questions that Levin asked.
I still heard the reason Rubio is coming up with this is to do it before the Dems do.
Rubio gets a No vote from me.
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 11:49 PM
Check out all the anti-gun Facebook pages. Great entertainment value there.
THE BUTTHURT MUST FLOW!!!!
Dunedainn on April 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM
We used to have trolls that made a little sense. This one just keeps digging that hole.
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Don’t use Facebook, but going to check some other websites. From what you say, all the Obots must be out and about, LOL
bluefox on April 17, 2013 at 11:53 PM
My response to anti-gunners everywhere.
Dunedainn on April 17, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Mark Levin said “you can’t deny the man has integrity” speaking of Marco Rubio.
Sorry Levin, you are wrong. All I heard was a slick salesman, and I’m not buying any of it, none at all.
bluefox on April 18, 2013 at 12:00 AM
I just assume that anyone against the 2nd Amendment aren’t Americans. And we certainly have plenty in Congress since they are behind this Anti-2nd Amendment movement. Or rather they have the power to bring bills up for a vote.
We, the people get to vote too and I hope it’s a landslide against every traitor in Congress.
bluefox on April 18, 2013 at 12:08 AM
I don’t know, I think it’s easy for a guy with Rubio’s background to want the same for everyone who comes here. I understand his desire to give everyone the chance at the American Dream, I just think he’s more than a little naive about the sheer numbers.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2013 at 1:10 AM
If I’m not hearing things, Rubio mentioned in his interview with Levin that Reid would bring the gun control bill up again next week. That must mean that Obama and Company plan a full out attack again.
Cindy Munford on April 18, 2013 at 1:17 AM
So much for Obama’s “Charm Offensive”.
Jack Deth on April 18, 2013 at 2:24 AM
It appears the democrats may have allowed a good crisis to go to waste.
JackM on April 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Is it true Crazy Uncle Joe was actually blubbering?
Please don’ tell me I missed that.
JackM on April 18, 2013 at 7:22 AM
They had a tragedy, not a crisis. They misinterpreted and paid a heavy price.
Their use of the Newtown parents only served to emphasize the difference. Taking advantage of a tragedy is unseemingly. The Senators, and America understands.
Jabberwock on April 18, 2013 at 7:48 AM
Baucus is running again next year and has already raised $1.5M. The R with the most dough has about $400K. Tester voted for everything except the AWB. Good to know.
Kissmygrits on April 18, 2013 at 8:35 AM
Obama got what he wanted last night. He was in a win-win situation.
His pre-staged and fake “shameful” speech was instead a “pitiful” display of American Presidency ….. with a whole lotta “liar” thrown in for good measure.
Carnac on April 18, 2013 at 8:40 AM
So all done, chumpthreads?
Because I was debating it. Quite successfully.
You’re the one running away because you don’t know basic information on the topic.
rogerb on April 18, 2013 at 8:55 AM
LOL @chumpthreads. Wow..the chump got his azz handed to him over and over again on this thread. What a pathetic little chump.
HumpBot Salvation on April 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Great Report !!
BigSven on April 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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