[Clintonfatigued]

This is an old posting, but if you look at it analytically and historically, this idea makes sense. Remember, in 1988, Michael Dukakis’s choice of Lloyd Bentsen didn’t spur a third-party candidacy from the left, and Bentsen had ADA ratings of under 50%. Choosing Giuliani as a running mate would really enhance Thompson’s appeal in the Gore/Kerry states, and Thompson needs to pick off a few of them, as some of the Bush states (Ohio, Colorado, Nevada, and perhaps Virginia) could very well go Democratic next year.

[fieldmarshaldj]

At this point, I’d much prefer Giuliani given some Ambassadorship or to run for Mayor of NYC again in 2009.

[The Pack Knight]

It would make sense for Rudy to be Thompson's running mate except for one thing. Contrary to popular wisdom, it's actually unusual for the VP nominee to be someone who actively ran for President for that same term. There have only been two since actual primaries began in the 70s, George H. W. Bush and John Edwards. Only one of them, Bush, mounted a truly serious challenge to the potential nominee.

I think it's more likely that the running mate of whoever is the nominee will be someone who isn't even in the current discussion for President. See my above post.