Posted on 11/28/2015 8:42:12 AM PST by jimbo123
Influential GOP consultant and policy adviser Karl Rove says former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels would be the perfect running mate for whoever wins the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.
And at the very least, Rove adds in an exclusive interview with Newsmax TV, the GOP's vice presidential pick should be a Midwesterner to maximize the Republican ticket's drawing power.
"It would be good to have somebody from the Midwest. I've got an out-of-the-box idea for you, how about the former governor of Indiana, Mitch Daniels," Rove said Wednesday on "Newsmax Prime" with J.D. Hayworth.
"[He's] done an exemplary job serving in the Reagan administration, serving in the Bush administration, serving as an eight-year very successful governor of a Midwestern state.
"And is now taking a strong role in reforming our education as the president of Purdue University. Anybody would be well-advised to look at him as a VP running mate."
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J.D. Hayworth would be a better running mate.
Going for #2 now that #1 is lost to the GOPe.
Still trying to make the rules, eh Karl?
Karl Rove’s “suggestions” get thrown into the trash in our house.
How about J.C. Watts?
Too funny.
If Kasich weren’t so establishment-GOP, he’d be a good choice....would likely carry his swing state.
Mitch Daniels? Too exciting. Maybe go with Pawlenty.
These guys just don’t ever give up..
It’s somewhat disturbing to see this turncoat appear so smug and confident. Either the money is so good that he puts on a convincing act, or he knows of plans for his group to cheat their way to grabbing power. I pray it’s the former but will prepare for the latter.
Say no to Mitch Daniels.
He’s stuck in yesterday’s strategy. The idea that in today’s world people vote according to where a candidate is from is truly lame. What matters is their ideology - we’re in a left-right world.
Anyone Karl Rove endorses is a Cheap Labor Express open borders amnesty whore
Looks like Rove is giving up on attacking Trump...he’s FINALLY figured out how much the base DESPISES him, and how his opposition only MADE TRUMP STRONGER.
So now he’ll try to place a GOPe guy who sold his only toll road to foreign nationals in one of the most corrupt CRONY CAPITALISM cases in our history (well, at least to me).
He still doesn’t get it does he?
Dear Tokyo, try someone like Chris McDaniel....
I do think that Senator Cruz would do well to pick a governor or former governor as his running mate. And Daniels might be a fine man for the job. But Rove promoting him gives one pause.
Karl, Karl, Karl.
It’s OVER. We’re not listening anymore.
Yes, it’s funny. Karl doesn’t know that he is so OVER.
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