THAT would be the conservative dream ticket. Unfortunately, it's not politically realistic. He has to be able to draw large numbers of DEMS and independant moderates in order to win. Kennedy picked Johnson solely because he could deliver Texas. Otherwise they had almost nothing in common and actually rather disliked each other. If Hunter could reliably be predicted to deliver California, then it's a lock. But no 'Pubbie can guarantee The Republic of Kalifornia. Thompson will choose somebody moderate and who can deliver votes. I love Fred, but I know he's a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and so I recognize that his vp and entire cabinet will be first vetted by them as it's been since 1929. Fact of life. Scrutinize every administration since FDR and you'll reach the same conclusion.
Ever flirt with the thought of Thompson/Rudy?
Don’t know how the primaries will play out, or who would accept what, but it might be a good combination.
And I wouldn’t feel bad pulling that lever.