[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

I think you’ve got the winning idea though. First, I think Romney is the only one who has a real shot at beating her (I’m no Romney fan, but I think it’s true).

If he were the nominee and he chose a solidly conservative African-American who could connect with the people, Mrs. BJC would go down in flames. That said, I don’t think Steele is the man (he lost his last election...not a good sign) nor is Rice (she is not qualified having never won an elected position and has made some serious mistakes regarding the Mideast).

[mainerforglobalwarming]

Choosing an african-american to be the veep might not amount to anything. Just about every major black gop candidate lost in 2006. But I say throw the dice, take a chance on transforming the electorate. Right now the wound is wide open, the clintons keep pouring salt into it. If the republicans have a nominee before the democrat convention, I’d urge that person to pick a black candidate for the veep. If that person is in their 50’s they’ll be set up to serve as president in 8 years.
So I know folks will say this is pandering to african-Americans. Probably is. I want a conservative as the veep. I don’t care what that person’s race or sex is. But the moderates and independents and black voters probably will care.