I just think Palin gives him a guarantee, against a Hillary candidacy.
If Romney goes with a Mexican-American, yes he can mobilize a certain proportion of the voters in that segment of the voter base.
However if he nominates a female, he’s got a nominee who will take a certain percentage of EVERYONE.
Even if Hillary runs...
Martinez is Hispanic and a woman.
If Romney goes with a Mexican-American, yes he can mobilize a certain proportion of the voters in that segment of the voter base.
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Romney is a Mexican American. His father was born in Mexico.