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Amerigo Vespucci

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53. They ALL have baggage, but I'm guessing Ryan or Portman.

Mon Jul 16, 2012, 01:39 PM

Jul 2012

My guess is that it's gonna be a white guy. As much as Romney might like to "shake things up," I believe he'll play it safe with the veep because of the Bain / tax returns controversies.

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Make your predictions here: Who do you think will be Mitten's VP??? [View all] WI_DEM Jul 2012 OP

Some really stupid bigot... joeybee12 Jul 2012 #1

Portman warrior1 Jul 2012 #2

I don't know....but I will predict that he will drop out and Bloomberg will fill the void. Klukie Jul 2012 #3

you think the GOP would nominate a pro-choice, pro-gay rights republican??? WI_DEM Jul 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author Klukie Jul 2012 #14

Can't he pick his VP retroactively? KansDem Jul 2012 #4

Love it KansDem turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #56

Pawpricky 3feetofsnow Jul 2012 #5

I'ld like that for reasons I've shared at DU. turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #59

rob portman bigtree Jul 2012 #6

Agree get the red out Jul 2012 #16

He will chose VA Gov Bob McDonnell. n/t FSogol Jul 2012 #7

He's going to choose as a running mate... Chan790 Jul 2012 #22

You expect some level of competency from the Romney people? FSogol Jul 2012 #26

"I'll take transvaginal ultrasounds for $500, Alex." CTyankee Jul 2012 #43

Seamus would be a good choice. Wilms Jul 2012 #9

Bernie Maddoff? Scuba Jul 2012 #10

Hilarious!! solara Jul 2012 #33

Will retroactively name George Wallace, or some other bigoted southern gubnor. Hoyt Jul 2012 #11

Fred Garvin Ichingcarpenter Jul 2012 #12

Being linked to Romney would be political suicide for a young politician....I'm guessing he goes wit cbdo2007 Jul 2012 #13

Ted Nugent, Michael Milkin, either of the Koch bros.... firehorse Jul 2012 #15

With all the trouble Mitt is in... C_U_L8R Jul 2012 #17

Ryan or Ayotte LonePirate Jul 2012 #18

At this point, it'll be a throwaway candidate. onehandle Jul 2012 #19

"Buckey the Robot" from the comic strip "Brewster Rocket" HopeHoops Jul 2012 #20

I don't anyone will want to run with that self centered buttwipe gopiscrap Jul 2012 #21

At the moment they've moved from Rice to Jindal. Solomon Jul 2012 #23

Some southern tea bagger, to prove to the base that Mittbot has "cred" pink-o Jul 2012 #24

Dick Cheney Kablooie Jul 2012 #25

Mitt won't select Cheney for VP deutsey Jul 2012 #28

I used to think Romney was more "competent" than McCain, in terms of campaigning.... YoungDemCA Jul 2012 #27

Romney has a new problem for a presidential candidate-- but one I expect we'll see Marr Jul 2012 #29

He should call up Mr. Potatoe.... Historic NY Jul 2012 #30

My money is on some white congressman Wellstone ruled Jul 2012 #31

Or Womach from Arkansas. turtlerescue1 Jul 2012 #60

I still think Mitt Romney Johonny Jul 2012 #32

And they're not even from the same state! KamaAina Jul 2012 #46

Some one who doesn't mind losing. GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2012 #34

Who do you think will be Mitten's VP??? Flashmann Jul 2012 #35

I would say Ryan Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #36

But isn't Ryan's anti-senior budget and caustic personality going to be a problem? progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #40

I dunno Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2012 #41

Jeb Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #37

Tough to guess. He needs the born-agains, needs the minority vote, women don't like him. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #38

This is why I initially went with Rice and I think they attempted to vet her, but from what I hear stevenleser Jul 2012 #42

Susana Martinez has it covered except maybe the born-again part KamaAina Jul 2012 #47

I think you could be onto something.. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #61

Kay Bailey Hutchison... PCIntern Jul 2012 #39

Some jerkface. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #44

A stripper, right now that will PROLLY get peoples attention away from Bain...but maybe not uponit7771 Jul 2012 #45

Pawlenty has moved Dalai_1 Jul 2012 #48

whoever it will be, it won't be a Mormon MariaM83 Jul 2012 #49

Either Susana Martinez or Nikki Haley. n't BeeBee Jul 2012 #50

I'd have to adjust the white balance on my tv. Atman Jul 2012 #51

Pawlenty, Portman, Ayotte or Jindahl cali Jul 2012 #52

They ALL have baggage, but I'm guessing Ryan or Portman. Amerigo Vespucci Jul 2012 #53

Thune or Ayotte Efilroft Sul Jul 2012 #54

At this point, I am not sure that mittens will be the candidate .... MindMover Jul 2012 #55

Bristol Palin? or maybe "Tawwwwd" NRaleighLiberal Jul 2012 #57

This person Tony_FLADEM Jul 2012 #58

who is that? Hate her jacket, looks like a straight jacket. n/t progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #63

That's Kay Bailey Hutchinson. A Senator from Texas. Tony_FLADEM Jul 2012 #64

Ahhhhh OverseaVisitor Jul 2012 #62

I think it will be who ever they have the most dirt on... Kalidurga Jul 2012 #65