Since we’re getting ahead of ourselves on Newt’s VP selection possibilities, I imagine he’d look to a governor, as the person with executive experience.
I think Perry’d rather stay in TX. IMO the current governor with the best background would be Kasich. He was chairman of the Budget Committee, had a tv show, so he’s clearly articulate, and just happens to be governor of an EV-rich swing state. What’s not to like?
I don’t know a on about Kasich’s history and politics, but I like what I’ve seen of him. He’s also a great communicator who’s been a commentator and host on FOX. To me being a good communicator is the single most important quality we need in a candidate, after conservative bonafides of course. Kasich did just suffer a major defeat on his anti-union legislation in Ohio though, so I don’t know if he would be viewed as damaged goods. OTOH, if his initiatives are that unpopular, he may not survive as governor, so he might be doing himself a favor by moving to the V.P. slot.
We need Kasich here in Ohio. Although I agree he’d be a great Veep~
Alan West also comes to mind. It’ll be interesting who gets the Veep pick.