Still no Veep.

[cbrer]

Does being an unethical, hypocritical, imperialistic, out of touch, fundamentalist bastard also make one a coward?

Or is it just that no one wants to run with his dumb ass?

[teddy51]

1. I think that he is the problem in that he doesn't want anybody that could out shine him as

his VEEP. Maybe he will run with his wife as VEEP.

[cbrer]

2. She definitely fits

The "duller than him" bill. God, the thought just made my penis pull in!

[Ptah]

3. Isn't that typically done at the convention?

[cbrer]

4. I don't know the historical record

But isn't there usually a name by now? With the "official" pronouncement at the convention?

[RedStateLiberal]

6. Palin was announced as the VP pick at the end of August. nt

[Drunken Irishman]

24. In the last few elections, it's generally announced before the convention...

Since the GOP Convention is going first, Romney should be announcing his VP soon.

In '08, Obama announced Biden on August 23rd:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/eye-on-2008/obama-picks-biden.html

In '04, Kerry announced Edwards on July 6th:

http://articles.cnn.com/2004-07-06/politics/kerry.vp_1_kerry-ticket-senator-kerry-key-battleground-state?_s=PM:ALLPOLITICS

In '00, Bush announced Cheney on July 25th:

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/25/us/2000-campaign-running-mate-bush-reported-set-name-cheney-partner-ticket.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

In '96, Dole announced Clinton on August 10th:

http://cgi.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1996/news/9608/10/dole.announce/

In '92, Clinton picked Gore on July 10th:

http://articles.latimes.com/1992-07-10/news/mn-1845_1_running-mate

I didn't do incumbent parties because they either had their running mate (as was the case for Bush in '92, Clinton in '96 and Bush in '04) or because their convention was held after the Republicans and their pick came after the Republican's choice - which was the case in '00 and '08.

So, of the past five elections, three were picked in July and two in August. The latest Romney will announce is the week prior to the Republican Convention, so any time before August 27th.

[SoutherDem]

5. I agree with the post of teddy51

But, then again if you were a Republican being vetted. Would you want to tie your political future to Romney?

[former9thward]

7. Obama did not announce Biden until August 23, 2008.

[cbrer]

8. I should have known better

Than to ask a loaded question like that. I appreciate the heads up, but all I really wanted to do was bust his chops.

[onenote]

22. Understood. But busting his chops works better when you have a factual basis for doing so

I get that your post was well intentioned, but in the future I suggest that you take a moment to check the historical record.

[Tx4obama]

9. It's still too early - I doubt there will be anyone announced until some time in August. n/t

[Motown_Johnny]

10. Agreed.

They want excitement going into the convention.

It will be a while yet.

[Marie Marie]

11. You are right. They are going to need some excitement going into the convention.

Romney certainly isn't generating any on his own. They should bottle him as a sleep aid.

[PopYoColla]

12. *hits buzzer*

I think imma take "no one wants to run with his dumb ass" for $200 Alex....

[bluedigger]

13. Rand Paul will be emplaced at the convention.

Patience.

[flamingdem]

14. He knows it will just bore everyone

T-Paw or Portman is my guess

[FSogol]

20. VA Gov Bob McDonnell. It'll be announced 2 weeks before the convention. n/t

[michaelslomo]

15. Veep choice not announced till close to convention.

Also, as far as your description of Rmoney as "an unethical, hypocritical, imperialistic, out of touch, fundamentalist bastard," he may be many things, but as a Mormon he is definitely not a fundamentalist. I think the fundies do not even consider Mormonism to be Christian.

[nevergiveup]

16. Romney is waiting

for Rubio to get a couple more months of senatorial experience and then he will be ready

[progress2k12nbynd]

17. Wise Latina! I thought this was going to be Sotomayor...

I love that woman.

[Jamaal510]

18. What happens if Mitt Rob-me doesn't pick a Veep at all?

[Tx4obama]

19. He will have to pick one that the delegates at the Republican convention can vote on

See the nominating process for the VP here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Vice_President#Nominating_process



Interesting tidbit:

Under the Twenty-second Amendment, the President of the United States may not be elected to more than two terms. However, there is no similar such limitation as to how many times one can be elected Vice President. Scholars disagree whether a former President barred from election to the Presidency is also ineligible to be elected Vice President, as suggested by the Twelfth Amendment.[18][19] The issue has never been tested in practice.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Vice_President#Nominating_process

[WI_DEM]

21. It's still early. Don't worry he'll have a VP.

[cbrer]

23. What? Me worry?

(insert Alfred E Newman smart ass grin)