who do you think Fred Thompson should pick as the vice president?

Answer 1

Personally, I hope that Fred Thompson picks Rudy Giuliani to be his running mate.

Thompson himself reminds me of a Reagan-era throwback politician. He doesn't have to be flashy, doesn't have to get hyper or overly excited, doesn't have to pretend to be someone or something that he's not. He just comes across as an intelligent, reserved individual that's not going to put up with anyone's crap. That's who we need running this country.

As for his running mate, I think Giuliani would be the most logical candidate. He has a proven, established track record in NYC, and the fact that he helped hold that city together after the 9/11 tragedy goes to show that he won't crack under pressure. Yes, there are talks of "skeletons" in Giuliani's background, but a. which candidate, on either side, is spotless, and b. that's why he'd make a better VP candidate. Plus, as VP, he'd be presiding over the Senate, giving him more input and influence in policy creation. Not to mention the possibility of taking some of NY's electoral college votes away from the Democratic candidate ;)

Mitt Romney, I think, would be another ideal presidential candidate. He is a very intelligent, passionate and capable man. There's no denying that his political record speaks for itself. However, I'm just worried that the Democrats would have a field day attacking his religious views. It seems "taboo" as it is to be an open Christian nowadays, but his being a Mormon would give them a great big bullseye to target a smear campaign against. Not that it should matter in the slightest, but, being realistic, we know it would...

Answer 2

Its way too early to begin talking about Vice-Presidential nominees of a candidate who just got into the race -- especially given the way that the Republican Party runs its primaries.

Because he just got into the race, it is unclear what type of candidate he will be. As such, it is unclear what weaknesses will need to be addressed.

Knowing Senator Thompson's reputation, I do not think that any of the other candidates running will be the VP nominee nor would they help the ticket. If Senator Clinton is the Democratic nominee, General Powell and Secretary of State Rice would be strong potential VP candidates. Senator Hatch would be another possibility but I do not think that he would accept the nomination (which might also be a problem with General Powell and Secretary of State Rice).

If he goes within the candidates running for President, he will probably go with Governor Romney.

Answer 3

You're all wrong. Whoever wins the nomination for the Republicans will most likely pick someone from a swing state, especially Ohio. Figure this: Iraq will be the main issue. A large majority of Americans clearly side with the Democrats on this. The Dems won't lose a state that Kerry carried in 2004 and if Ohio swings to the Dems, they win. Pretty basic. Picking someone from a state you already know you won't win, or one you already know you will win is stupid. Picking Rice, an architect of the War most Americans want out of, is stupid. Picking Powell, who looks weak because he didn't do more to prevent the war, is stupid. The Republicans need to hold on to what they won in 2004, especially Ohio. If the Republicans are smart (I have my doubts, since they stupidly married their party's future to Bush's policy in the first place), they'll pick a respected Ohio Republican as the running mate.

Answer 4

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
Since Fred Thompson plays a district attorney, it's only logical to have a policeman as vice president. I nominate Robocop.

Answer 5

i admire Thompson and alter into in actuality supportive of him on the beginning up. in spite of the undeniable fact that, he looked as though it might lack the fireplace interior the tummy needed for campaigning. additionally, being a senator, i think of a extra efficient stability to the value ticket could be a former governor, reasonable to conservative in leanings; Romney, Huckabee, Whitman could be good options. I actually have a bias for governors and can certainly want to work out a former political chief government on the value ticket. i think of Thompson might have a place in a McCain cupboard, in spite of the undeniable fact that, which could open up extra opportunities in 2016.

Answer 6

If Fred Thompson is the nominee for President, I think he should choose Former Governor of Florida John Ellis "Jeb" Bush.

Answer 7

Himself?

Answer 8

John Edwards, they are both trial lawyers who support a woman's choice.

Answer 9

Larry Craig for real balanced ticket.

Answer 10

Sam Waterston, so it can be:

Law and Order: Murphy's Law Edition
(spin off).