Posted on 04/23/2016 7:08:56 PM PDT by MaxistheBest
John Kasich has enough delegates that he can probably put Donald Trump over the top if Trump doesn't win the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot at the party's convention in Cleveland this summer.
That's reason enough for Trump to put the Ohio governor on his ticket. In fact, he would do well to magnanimously throw the vice presidential nomination open to the convention with the knowledge that his own delegates would secure the spot for Kasich.
But pure palace intrigue is the least of the reasons that the GOP front-runner should run with Kasich. The governor comes from a swing state that Republicans must win to take the presidency, he has crossover appeal with Democrats who watched the Republican debates and mistakenly thought he won every one, he's got both executive and legislative experience and, most important, his selection would signal to both the establishment wing of the GOP and the general electorate that Trump is serious about governing.
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I know.....
I can’t stand the guy. But Ohio....
I disagree. Trump needs a veep that has been and would be loyal to him and the cause, a rebel like Sarah Palin or Allen West. Another good choice would be Ben Carson, a calming influence but still an outsider.
I would have already voted for him in the primaries.
John Kasichs “popularity’ is a mirage. They just see him as a generic Republican and the fact that someone like him runs and leads Hillary Clinton shows that a generic Republican is preferred by the voteing public. It should be easier for Cruz or trump to get a general election majority than current popularity numbers shows because of this metric. The public really does not know that kasich is a cheap immigration enthusiast for the C of C. He should not be considered for the national ticket as such.
Yeah, what about all the Soros money Johnny accepts? This guy is establishment to the core. I’d take my chances with Rubio-
Hey, I’ve been saying Susana Martinez for months. She’s been siding with the “moderate GOP”, but I think she’ll come around. She really would be a good pick.
Did they support McCain/Palin and Romney/Ryan ?
I think Dan Quayle is available, no?
fyi
They supported McCain despite McCain and because of Palin.
They did not support Romney because of well, Romney
Trump / Martinez could work.
“Thanks, youve convinced me that we are in topsy-turvey world. Kasich is good if Trump chooses him!”
Through the looking glass, yeah.
And Paul Manafort is a sterling chap.
I don’t believe that is your call, Jessup, though you wish it were.
How’s the wowee in Maui?
I never said that Zotting was my call, all I do is provide targeting information and let our Esteemed Founder dispatch the dirt bags.
And I predict your time is coming soon too.
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Guess your prediction hit the mud didn’t it pal.
Too bad we don’t hear your observations after what Trump actually did. (If you are still with us, i.e. alive.)
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