“Romney couldn’t even win the nomination”
Neither could anyone else McCain will pick. That’s kind of a silly statement, since Romney did get 4 million votes, the 2nd highest amount. So if you go by performance in the primary, Romney should get the #2 slot.
Cantor or Cox would be good picks for governing. For winning, go with palin or Romney IMHO.
Better to pick a person who didn't run than pick one who ran and bombed miserably. Again, if you are going to pick an old white guy who bombed in the primary, pick Thompson.