Ernie S.
Diamond Member
Bob Dole and John McCain worked well with Democrats as well. Neither is especially Conservative nor charismatic and were hand picked by the MSM to be either an easily defeated candidate, or barring that, an acceptable alternative. I really hate it when the GOP allows the media to nominate its candidate.Knowing Marco, I believe he would take the job if the party convinced him that he gave Romney the best chance for a win. He's young enough, has the charisma, looks and following to make him a very viable successor to Romney 8 years from now.Yea, that is my thinking. Rubio does carry a lot of weight with the TEA Parties... he's not a 'party' man... he's quite an independent thinker.... which is why I respect him. I like what he had to say about Romney... it confirms other feedback I've had about him.
I'd like to see Rubio as VP, but I don't think he'd take the job if offered.
Rubio in the second spot would guarantee Florida and gain a good percentage of the Hispanic vote.
I'm not convinced that Romney is the best candidate, but he's the best in the race, at this point. What bothers me is he's a McCain/Dole candidate; chosen for us by the MSM.
He really isn't a 'McCain/Dole'. One of the things I like about him is his ability to work with the Democrats... I know other conservatives might disagree but - whether we like it or not - this country belongs to ALL Americans. We owe it to our country to find ground that both sides can walk.... look at what happens when we don't? Eight years of a clusterfuck on the right, followed by four years of left wing bullshit.... I'm tired of that.
While Romney is a better candidate in my never humble opinion than either Dole or McCain were, he is not my ideal. Damned if I know who is.
Rubio/Christy in 2016 or 2020 could work for me.