With a few months left until the time comes when Mitt Romney will most likely pick his Vice President, his priorities must be weighed. He could go the safe route, picking a man with plenty of experience, or a game changer, someone who brings a little more flare. He could choose someone who has a similar Moderate-Republican view or well-liked by the Tea Party. This is when he must decide what traits will help him beat Obama. My priorities you ask?
· Game changer: Romney needs someone to balance his characteristics. He is considered by most to be closer to the dull side so he needs a VP candidate to excite the voters on what is to come if they are elected.
· From a battleground state: It is always good to have a VP that you can expect will get you some more electoral votes. Winning swing states is crucial in the final outcome and with a fairly close race expected; it would not be a bad idea to get a little head start.
· Tea Party: Since Romney is a Moderate- Republican, a VP who appeals to the Tea Party would surely get him some extra votes. This combination could then appeal to the right of the center but also the center; where the candidate is usually selected from.
· Appeals to a different ethnic group: Republicans are not known for their appeal to minorities. That is usually given to the Democrats. But a VP with a different ethnicity could pull a lot of decisive votes the Republicans way.
Therefore, with my previous list of traits I believe could help Mitt Romney win the election, I would choose Marco Rubio. Not only does he fit all those qualities but he is a rising political star who has enough supporters to make a big indent in this presidential campaign. He also may appeal to younger voters who generally vote Democrat.
On the other hand, a potential running mate that I don’t believe would improve Romney’s chances of beating Obama is the former governor of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty. Not only did he leave his position with a weak approval rating, but he is also not from a state that would get Romney votes anyway. He does not qualify as someone who could boost Romney’s campaign either because he has a similar persona, dull and boring.
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