Good one. A lot of people have mentioned Haley Barbour as the nominee but he said he isn't running. I like him too but Hunter is my fave and I'll always see him as the top of the ticket and it would put an honorable Vietnam vet in the presidency. I wonder if Haley would take a VP nomination? But I've always liked Don Nickles very much and how about JC Watts?
I like Haley Barbour very much.
More so for his ability to explain things clearly and convince people of something, than even for his executive performance as Governor, although that's a big plus. I think we desperately need someone who is quick on his feet and a quick reactor, with a great grasp of the issues, who is a clear and convincing speaker. I like both men you mentioned but I don't think they come close to making it on my top criteria.
Some people put down that Haley is from the South and say the country will reject someone from that part of the country at this time. I don't believe it. Depends on many factors as to how they would react. Would he take VP? My guess is he would, IF he believed in and got along with the Presidential nominee.
If not Haley, I am trying to think of someone from the Midwest or Rust Belt...that part of the country we are having such political trouble with now. It needs to be someone who is conservative, a fairly well known name, and someone who is most of all a convincing spokesman for the President (yes they must be qualified to be President, of course). If you think of anyone from there, or get any suggestions from others, leaving out Rick Santorum (sob), who couldn't get re-elected to the Senate so I'm afraid he's out, please ping me to it.
Ok? Thanks.