[Clintonfatigued]

Rob Portman is an OK running mate to a poor nominee. I have nothing in particular against Portman, but he isn’t an exciting or inspiring nominee, either. The only possible drawback would be his work in the Bush Administration.

[hinckley buzzard]

Right, Portman is just the kind of guy we need to be in government, but he lacks the clown appeal the masses feed upon.

[goseminoles]

The Bush administration is stellar compared to what Romney is bringing..

[Sun]

Yes, Portman is OK, but not as conservative as Rick Santorum, but I don’t think Romney is wise enough to pick Rick.

Most importantly, Santorum would be the BEST person to take over the country, if Romney became sick, or something.

In fact, Santorum would be better than Romney anyway, but unfortunately Romney will be the candidate.

[jennings2004]

Yeah, not flamboyant, that’s the answer...I suggest Senator McConnell, he fits that requirement to a “T”! /s

[LS]

Agree. I see nothing about Portman that would swing an election or even swing OH. He’s a relatively safe vote in the Senate. Again, do NOT deplete the Senate conservatives.

[GOPsterinMA]

“The only possible drawback would be his work in the Bush Administration.”

Yep. OTOH, people are looking back at the Bush years as “the good ole days”.