Really, VP’s serve two purposes, 1) They have to competent to take over if the God forbid happens and 2) You would like someone to be able to deliver a key state, which for Republicans, Ohio is Key. Dems can win without it, Republicans can’t.
Kasich meets both. Rubio would also meet those 2 points since Florida is essential for Republicans. Texas for now is still a solid Red State so I see no path for a Cruz VP. maybe if he gets over losing, he could be considered for a Supreme Court position it Trump wins as there are likely going to be several more retirees the next 4 years. So even with Cruz hypothetically going to the High Court, his replacement will likely be a solid Republican.
Thanks for injecting some sanity into the thread.
Agreed. Best to pick someone who’s been in the race, therefore already vetted.
Why not a dark horse? How did Eagleton, Ferraro, Quayle, and Palin work out?