Republican VP nominee?

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Unless by some fluke Palin is nominated, in which case we have '72 Redux VP-wise, who do you think it will be?

My prediction: it will be Bobby Jindal.

Requirements:

- Interfactional unity
- Conservative beloved by base
- Personality
- Experience
- (Romney): healthcare
- reform record


Jindal has all of these, plus a charming, self-deprecating and fiery personality that will do him well on the trail. He's hardly been coy about his ambitions, almost openly flirting with the idea in various interviews while making crystal-clear that Romney is his candidate.

All those named such as Rubio, Martinez, Sandoval, Ayotte are 20-monthers, and lest we forget, Sarah Palin had been governor for that exact period of time when she was picked. While they're more substantial figures than Palin, they're far too inexperienced and apart from Rubio, none of them have given even a hint of national ambitions.

So let's discuss.

I agree 100%. I think I maybe the only person on this forum who seriously thinks the GOP will win 2012.

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I wonder if that Romney/Rice ticket is still possible/viable.

That would be interesting, but she wont. She hasnt really been in the spotlight at all.

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I would bet on Jindall, even if it is Romney.

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I've had the feeling a long time that if Romney is nominated Jim DeMint would be his pick.

*Strong Conservative from the south, tea-party darling.
*Not as disliked as some other tea-partiers (Palin)
* Supported Romney in '08

Someone who's said that single mothers shouldn't be schoolteachers is unlikely to get very far on a national ticket.  Romney could find another conservative who doesn't have a history of making such politically radioactive comments.

R-R-R-Ron Paul 2012 anyone? As VP?

Better as the nominee