Kristi Noem Suggests Biden's Dog Should Have Been Killed, Too

[Simeon Salus]

67. Based on Noem's own standards, she really should put herself down. Politically, she's done. She'll sell pillows.

Politically, South Dakota might as well be Puerto Rico.

Traditionally, a vice president is usually chosen because they bring something specific to the ticket. They are attractive. They appear calm and prepared to take on the presidency if necessary. They are connected to an important state the party must win.

A voting bloc, a fresh face, a regional offset. Often a vice president choice is a politician from an important swing state like Wisconsin (speaker Ryan) or Indiana (Gov. Pence). Jack Kemp was a New Yorker, but a former NFL football quarterback and cabinet officer. Quayle was the senator from Indiana.

Palin was unusual in this regard, because she didn't bring a specific group of voters to the table (perhaps the crazies).

Trump has his side of the ticket sewed up. Noem gives him three electoral votes. I'm not seeing it.