HitsRus;1775979 wrote:I like Kasich for his reasonable levelheadedness and capabilities. He'd make a good VP....
Both Kasich and Christie have handily won 2nd terms in states held by the democrats in the last 2 presidential elections. I realize everyone is pissed at the establishment including myself. I don't think either of these candidates should be relegated to footnotes. Neither are my ideal pick but I'd take either of them over the current front runner.
HitsRus;1775979 wrote:But I agree with Iclfan in that I don't know if he sells with the rest of the country. I think Haley is bring floated for VP for a reason.... A Rubio/ Haley ticket neutralizes any suggestion that the GOP is only a party of Old white men, making the Dems have to run on issues alone.
Its a sad state in our politics when ones race and genitalia are neutralizing factors over substance and ideology. I care more about what is between a candidates ears than their legs. I know you do as well and are just stating your opinion given the unfortunate political reality.
Also I am not a fan of familial political dynasties. One would think throwing off the king would have made this anathema to the American electorate. It was not long before you had the Adams. Since 1980 I think only in 2012 did we not have a Bush or Clinton somewhere in the presidential mix (primaries included).
I was born in 1972. The first presidential election I was eligible to vote in was between a Bush and a Clinton. Nearly a quarter century later the possibility of that same choice of names exists though at this point not likely. In my opinion the sooner we put these political dynasties behind us the better we will be.
