Politics

Romney Fundraisers Desperate for a Vice Presidential Pick

Mitt Romney’s fundraising since the 2012 race began in earnest has already been relatively impressive, to the point that it has prompted several panicked emails from DNC fundraising representatives begging for money. However, the people responsible for Romney’s fundraising haul have already set their heights on even greater success, once they have not one, but two candidates to fundraise off of. For that reason, the Daily reports that Romney surrogates are licking their chops in anticipation of Romney’s Vice Presidential pick, which is expected to come any day.

With Mitt Romney expected to pick a running mate any day now, top Republican fundraisers are deep into planning a fundraising blitz that will immediately send their new VP candidate across the country to rack up cash from donors eager to hob-knob with the second half of the ticket.

Much depends on who is chosen and when the pick is announced, but ambitious plans are being pushed forward in the hopes of pulling off more than a dozen fundraisers headlined by the vice presidential nominee before the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., at the end of August, according to several Romney insiders. [...]

Republican fundraisers who have been gleeful over their financial success are eager to start the phase of the campaign when they have two bona fide candidates they can deploy to different events.

Unsurprising, and given Romney’s already impressive fundraising (most of which he has yet to spend), one imagines that this increased amount of money will lead to an even more devastating Romney counter-punch once the campaign begins spending its money in earnest.

As to who the nominee will be, conventional wisdom still revolves around Rob Portman, Tim Pawlenty and Bobby Jindal, though Paul Ryan is being aggressively pushed in some corners.

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  • LoveOurRepublic
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:32am

    Jindal and Rubio aren’t eligible because, while they are citizens, they are not Natural Born Citizens, due to their parents not being citizens at the time of R’s & J’s births. Selection of either would result in loss of conservative votes for Romney. West or Ryan would be the best picks. West would give blacks another option than Obama, and either would draw in conservative votes for Romney.

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:30am

      Think outside he box Mitt, ….Jan Brewer, Rand paul, or the governor from Wisconsin, I forget his name at the moment, Scott something………Walker ?

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    • franmyster
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:56am

      “No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen Years a resident within the United States.”

      Per the Constitution…Notice no mention of parents birth place or citizenship status. The President, not his parents, must be natural born. Remember, at the time of the writing of the Constitution, none of the founders were United States Citizens as we understand today. They were all born as British subjects in British America.

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    • mtcountrygrl
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:56am

      I have a theory about VP picks that has been right ever since Regan…The presidential nominee picks someone further to the right or left then themselves. This way they can appear more moderate and use the VP to sure up the “base”. And if elected who from the opposing party is going to assinate them. Think about it…would the right shoot Clinton and end up with Al Gore?! Would the left shoot Bush and end up with Chenney?! How about Obama, as much as we dislike him, BIDEN! McCain – Palin. Regan was concidered far right so he was pressued by his party to pick a moderate, Bush. And he was shot! Just saying

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 4:38pm

      Although I didn’t vote for him in primaries because of his comment about Iran and Israel, I agree with just about everything else this man has to say … a good pick for VP would be Ron Paul.

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    • tifosa
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:40pm

      Portman? Pawlenty?

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    • RonPaulOrNoOne
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:22pm

      Ron Paul or you lose the nomination

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  • loneindividual
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:19am

    Paul, West, Ryan in that order

    If Romney doesn’t pick those….and Ryan is the least on that list but he’s an objectivist republican (which I find dangerous because of how insensitive it comes across).

    West is a solid man and historically would look beautiful. Still….having an open libertarian in office wouldn’t look bad either…and by chance might look better.

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  • Daddymac10
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 5:41am

    Guarantee you the GOP will pick a boring white guy for VP because that is what Republicans do, play it safe. A party with no spine; we’ll get the typical clean-cut stiffs. If 2008 wasn’t bad enough, now we got a choice between RomneyCare or ObamaCare?? The difference is one has a R in front of his name while the other has a D…

    Bachmann / West 2012 ..write-in

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  • BUDDY LITTLE
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:48am

    Romney is having difficulty finding a VP candidate that wont be liked more than him:{

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  • The_Cabrito_Goat
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:44am

    I wish he’d Pick the user colt1860. Or Gonzo. Most likely Gonzo

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  • KHENRI
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:38am

    I don’t know about VP but for Sec of Labor- Dan Parfait- hands down. No one more fair minded, smart and a FORWARD push for AMERICA

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:04pm

      @ KHENRI
      Republicans Don’t Use FORWARD
      in their Political Propaganda.
      That‘s the LEFT’s New Slogan.(MSNBC, OBAMA)
      ABC,CBS,NBC,CNN, have not gotten on board yet
      but give them Time.

      In Historical Context FORWARD
      has Always been the Communist Slogan of Choice.

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  • Brother Winston Smith
    Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:16am

    Doesn’t Romney have to get nominated first?

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    • Chet Hempstead
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 3:49am

      No, of course not. Why should he? It is known with 100% certainty that he will be the nominee, so he needs to pick a running mate in time to announce it before the opening of the Convention.

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    • The_Cabrito_Goat
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:24am

      The occupiers are already waiting for the Republicans to come in Florida. I’m dreading this convention.

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  • JEANNIEMAC
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:40pm

    Obama’s eligibility has been thoroughly discussed on the internet. explaining the fact that both parents of a VP or presidential candidate must have been born in the USA. Both of Rubio’s parents were born in Cuba. He is not eligible to be the VP candidate. Allen West is the best choice. Many blacks who are sorely disappointed with Obama, but who might still vote for him, would be given a much better alternative in Allen West. Allen West is a patriotic American, well educated, a retired Lt. Colonel and a person whom many Americans would gladly vote for as president when Romney’s term is up.

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    • LoveOurRepublic
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:24am

      Agree … West would be a great pick, providing the blacks another option than Obama, and would draw in many conservatives. Rubio is also not eligible for the same reasons. Selecting either Rubio or Jindal would result I suspect in a loss of conservative votes for Romney.

       
    • bTeri
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:34am

      Cant agree with you. I love, love love West but you have to think nationally about winning the election and West is way too polarizing a choice – Romney wont take that risk Beyond that, Romney has said that he wants someone that is qualified to be President now – that should eliminate West as a one term Congressman. He’s an incredibly impressive and accomplished individual and although its probably impossible I wish we had representation as qualified and honorable as West in New York – but realistically West isnt a good or practical choice for VP in this election.

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    • Okiebug
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 8:18pm

      If you would read the US Constitution it says that the person has to be born here, this does not mean his parents. Look at the anchor babies that the illegals are having and the babies are US citizens. Please wake up and think before you speak.

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  • soybomb315
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:53pm

    why is it always about money with these guys

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:18am

      @ Soybomb
      It’s always been about the Money.
      I have a New Idea for Romney.
      Instead of wasting all the money in
      States that we already Know Who will Win.
      Red States, Blue States Thing.
      Only Spend money in the Battleground States.
      5 or 6 States.But now comes the Fun Part.
      Instead of Spending the money on TV an Radio Ads.
      Send All the undecided Voters a Check.
      That can only be cashed with a returned Ballot.
      Voting for Mitt.
      I’m Sure this is Illegal, an since I’m in one of the Reddest
      States in America I wouldn’t be getting a check.
      Just an Idea but it makes as much sense as Spending a Billion
      Dollars on Negative Ads.Anyone Who doesn’t Already Know that Obama
      is A Disaster as a President shouldn’t be allowed to Vote.
      But I Quess that would eliminate almost all the Democrats.
      an certainly all the Dead People an Fictional Characters.

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  • RiseLiberty
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:47pm

    Romney, how do you just concede florida? It’s Rubio, man. Grow a pair!

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  • Newz
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:28pm

    Allen West because character counts.

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  • SCREW-WINDOWS
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:11pm

    Just pick one thats Tea Party approved.

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    • OlefromMN
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:30pm

      Hard to argue against that.

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:00am

      That would be Great ! But an it’s a big BUTT.
      The RNC has not yet even invited Sarah Palin
      or any other TEA Party People to Speak at the Convention ?
      Mitt Romney an the RNC have done Nothing to Try
      an Get the TEA Party Support.
      The RNC; I’m not sure about Mitt, just backed Dewhurst in
      Texas against Ted Cruz an outspent him 3 to 1.
      Makes me wonder who they will back in the General in Nov.
      Cruz or the Democrat ?
      I Really Don’t Want to make this a Battle of US vs THEM.
      But they have fired the first shots.
      An we’re Basically on the same Side. (friendly fire)

      Allen West , Rubio, Cain, Bachman, Rand Paul, Paul Ryan.
      would all be Fine with Me.
      But I‘m Thinking it’s Pawlenty or Portman, long shot Chriss Christie.

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  • Psychosis
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:04pm

    ACTUALLY WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE IS THE MEDIA IS DESPERATE FOR SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT OTHER THAN OBAMA’S COMPLETE AND UTTER FAILURE

    any new drama will do for the soap opera we call the media

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    • jespasinthru
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:59pm

      Why do you think they’re making so much hay out of that silly Chic-Fil-A nonsense? “Hey, everybody, look at the squirrel!” It‘s just to distract you from what’s really going on. Did you know that Russia is building nuclear missile plants in Cuba right now, with Obama’s blessing? Of course you didn’t, because the media won’t tell you. They just keep you focused on the trivial and the insignificant.

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    • hi
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 12:11pm

      Hey! How did you use all caps? I can’t even write LOL in all caps at beginning of sentence!

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:02pm

    Regardless of who Romney taps for VP, there will be those who gnash their teeth and threaten to sit the election out. Any of these people who actually have a brain will eventually settle down and realize that however unpalatable they personally find the VP choice, it doesn’t make Obama any better or more tolerable or less dangerous. At this point, this election is much more about a Firing than it is a Hiring. Like it or not.

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:28pm

      It doesn’t make Romney any less of a Progressive though either:

      Romney: “My views are progressive.”

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:37pm

      And there we have an example of one of the ones without a brain. Thanks for your input, KID.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:54pm

      @MODEL82A1
      Good plan – set the bar as low as possible

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:29am

      @ MODEL82A1
      I Totally Agree but it still doesn’t make sense
      to push away your Base Voters.
      Even if You Know they will vote for Mitt in Nov.

      OK I get it, He’s going for the Middle of the road,
      Fence Sitters, Can’t make up their Mind.
      Dumbass Moderates.
      You already got the Conservatives (where else they going to go ?)
      need to bring the dumbass moderates on board.
      GOOD PLAN !

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  • javasport
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:52pm

    West!!!

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  • nowonuno
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:48pm

    Pick Pawlenty and lose. What is this fascination with him? He offers exactly squat. Pick whomever the most conservative person that the left fears and you win. This person must be able to articulate conservatism, since Romney struggles with it. There are a lot of people with conservative values that don’t even know it because they have been indoctrinated. Rubio or Alan West would be great. Jindal and Ryan are good too. I don’t know much about Portman. IMHO, Palin gave McCain’s campaign life. “My friend” McCain makes drying paint look exciting. He would have lost by 20 points without Palin. The Dems know it which is why they are trying to influence the pick. I hope Romney and Americans are smart enough to see it.

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  • Armyduderetired
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:48pm

    I sure hope we get a good VP. Who wants Portman? Pawlnt? Bobby maybe Ryan yes. I would rather it be the other P (Palin) than the first 2. At least I like Romney more than Mcshame.

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  • saynototheo
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:48pm

    Hannity said Romney’s behind in the polls in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. I pray Romney picks Rubio who is popular in his state and a favorite in our nation for VP

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    • jespasinthru
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 11:19pm

      We’ve got a serious voter fraud problem here in Florida. It’s not the illegal immigrant vote or the dead vote, it’s the New York vote. Florida is infested with millions of wealthy New Yorkers who moved here to protect their wealth from New York’s outrageously high taxes. But they still support Obama, because they have that hypocritical limousine liberal attitude. Taxes are for the little people, you know. On election day they go to the polls here in Florida, after they have already mailed absentee ballots to New York. So they get to vote twice. This has been an ongoing problem through several election cycles, and the true locals are really pi$$ed off about it. But the election officials won’t bother to listen to us, because most of them are transplanted limousine liberals themselves.

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  • saynototheo
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:46pm

    Hannity said Romney’s behind in polls Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. If I were Romney, I’d pick Rubio…he’s popular in Florida, popular in the Republican Party, & favorite in our nation for VP picks.

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    • nowonuno
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:01pm

      Don’t believe the polls. Only a couple are reputable (a.k.a. not liberal funded) and even those are going to keep it close to make money. You’ll see the truth in the last few weeks, so they can save face. They over-sample Dems (e.g. Pew poll) to support the agenda. If you sample mostly iPhone owners, what would their device preference likely be? Also, look at the sample demographic. Persons = crap, registered voters = mostly crap, and likely voters = better. Dig deeper into the polls for the real story. The harder to find, the more BS. Believe none of it because everything today is spin. Just show up on Nov. 6th and be counted (maybe twice if you’re a Lib or dead).

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  • Smokey_Bojangles
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:44pm

    He will just pick another Rino and lose more conservative votes.

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  • OlefromMN
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:43pm

    My guess is the AP is desperate for a VP pick. They want a new attack target. Mitt is wise to hold out.

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    • nowonuno
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:06pm

      String the media along just for sport. It is more entertaining than anything produced by Hollywood.

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    • OlefromMN
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:22pm

      @nowonuno

      You got that right! They fall all over themselves trying to get the newest nugget and don’t even care if it is true. How many false reports of the VP pick are we on? It’s over double digits.

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  • KC1
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:42pm

    Ha does it even matter?
    Hes a Massachusetts progressive and hell pick from like minded colleagues. If they think they can garner Tea Party support its to late. Most well read tea party constitutionalists have already decided Mitt and Obama are both socialist and a VP pick will not change that.

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:39pm

    This is like reading the last chapter in a thriller book. Save his pick for the Convention, otherwise, why would we watch, to see McCain slober something, or listen to some other Rino spout partyline speeches. Maybe in the next few weeks he can play it like the Bachelor, bring out 6 VP candidates, and make them compete, then dismiss each one until there are only 2 left. Then convention night, he can give a rose to the choice. Hey, even make a fundraiser out of it, 1 dollar a vote for who you think will get the “ROSE”.

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    • Mutiny
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:45pm

      Lol

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    • cykonas
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:39pm

      I’ve never seen the show, but I like the format. You hit one out of the park! Thanks for a good chuckle. Peace.

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    • justangry
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:55pm

      Very nice, Darmok. Ha!

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on August 4, 2012 at 11:40am

      DARMOK
      I Like It.
      Sarah Palin an Allen West Competing.
      I Think She can Take Him !

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  • watersRpeople
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:39pm

    Mitt Romney is a schmuck who’s gonna lullaby the U.S people to sleep regarding Islam as much as Reagan put America to sleep regarding Communism. Fortunately Israel is going to act before the election, if they had half a brain.

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:38pm

    VP WEST 2012! Oh, yeah!

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    • RossPoldark
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 9:51pm

      I agree West would make an excellent VP pick. If Romney picks Plawlenty that would really hurt his chances.

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    • Celeste.Christi
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:27pm

      I too prefer West.
      That said this election is about ABO. He could pick an orange juice can and he’s still got my vote.

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