With a different take on this scenario, an interesting statement from the chairman of the MA Republican party, explaining the importance for personal chemistry and the ability of working well together for the President and Vice President.
Robert Maginn, chairman of the Massachusetts Republican party.
“The second thing is, there’s gotta be good personal chemistry. The president and the vice president have to work together very well. So there’s a personal connection that has to be there, they have to be able to help each other, advise each other.”
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/romneys-vice-presidential-checklist/