In politics, temprament is everything. Newt does not have the temprament to defer and move out of the spotlight required for second on the ticket. He would be a terrible choice for vice-president. Strangely enough, I think Giuliani would be a great choice to be Thompson’s vice-president. Of course, it takes a strong candidate to choose someone with whom you have wide ideological disagreements. But the best leaders are a little misleading. Giulani would soften Thompson’s conservative image and maybe confuse some swing voters. But only Bush’s weakness has made this vice-presidency more significant. It may be time to go back in time when VP’s were seen only at State Funerals and rarely heard.
Fortunately for us Republicans, I doubt Fred and Rudy’s egos could fit on the same ticket. I really truly dislike Rudy - basically because he’s got the Constitution wrong. The Republic can survive lots of things, but we are so far away from original intent now, that voting for someone like Rudy is just impossible (for me). Some would say I have a litmus test. That would be correct. I want the whole constitution. Every damn enumerated power and every single right. Rudy has demonstrated he’s unable to read the plain meaning of the 2nd Amendment. That’s the kiss of death for your’s truly.