Which candidate should be the Republican nominee?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by KSig RC

OK, fair enough - I just don't think this is a new phenomenon. In fact, I'm pretty sure it was something that happened in the 1800s, if we extend it out to "using VP to moderate a position or bolster appeal to a voting bloc."

Unfortunately, I think it's an endemic evil to a democratic system. In fact, it's probably rational behavior for anybody who wants to be elected.

Not the 1800s, but I'd say JFK's pick of LBJ fits this description.

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Not the 1800s, but I'd say JFK's pick of LBJ fits this description.

And you can see how THAT worked out . . .