Candidates choose their VP running mates in part by what help that VP running mate can bring to the ticket. Romney is going to have a tough sell to conservatives. Having somebody like Bachmann as a VP would help Romney seal the deal. Bachmann appears to be keeping that option open - if not outright operating as a stalking horse - by keeping her gloves off Romney.
Good point, which sort of makes sense from a business-side view of politics. But Bachmann always struck me as an idealist, who would put beliefs and principles above everything else.
I get that she’d try to bleed votes and support, because it’s politics, and that’s the name of the game. But still, she almost comes across as a leech rather than a serious player.
I might get flamed for saying it, but I completely agree with you on Gingrich, btw. I’m still hoping Cain will rebound but my instincts tell me he’s finished, and Gingrich is the last real hope we have to beat Romney. He has a colorful past but you can’t deny his experience. I’ve done some thorough research on his background and record and I think he’s traditionally been a lot more conservative than people here are giving him credit for. I won’t mind if he gets the nomination, and I’d sure take him over Romney, or especially Obama.