2016 Postmortem

flpoljunkie

(26,184 posts) Tue Jun 19, 2012, 07:42 AM Jun 2012

TPM: Report: Marco Rubio Not Being Vetted for VP Spot

(Also reported this morning on MSNBC's Morning Joe by Politico's Mike Allen.)

6:55 AM EDT, TUESDAY JUNE 19, 2012
Report: Marco Rubio Not Being Vetted For VP Spot

The Romney campaign is not vetting Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, reports ABC News. The campaign has not asked Rubio to complete any questionnaires or asked him to turn over any financial documents. Two months into the Romney campaign’s vetting process, it’s unlikely that Rubio has yet to be asked.

Though it now looks unlikely, the young, Hispanic senator from a crucial swing state is often touted by Republicans and the media as a likely VP pick.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/marco-rubio-not-being-vetted-for-vp-spot

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TPM: Report: Marco Rubio Not Being Vetted for VP Spot (Original Post) flpoljunkie Jun 2012 OP

ABC's Jonathan Karl says in the clip T-Paw is at the top of Romney's VP list. flpoljunkie Jun 2012 #1

"He (Pawlenty) also won't outshine Romney in the charisma department." yellowcanine Jun 2012 #4

IMO, Romney is a lot like Barrack Obama Cosmocat Jun 2012 #6

Romney-Steele is more flowing! Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #14

If only Barry would have called Marco first Rmoney would have the Latino vote today! n/t gordianot Jun 2012 #2

He's 12 years old. zanana1 Jun 2012 #3

How long was the vetting process for Palin? LiberalFighter Jun 2012 #5

About five days, according to 'Game Change.' flpoljunkie Jun 2012 #7

2 minutes? Rosa Luxemburg Jun 2012 #13

Than FL may not be as bad for us as I thought. hrmjustin Jun 2012 #8

Oops. TPM wrong again. former9thward Jun 2012 #9

No they're not. The only reason Romney finally said that Rubio IS being vetted is because jenmito Jun 2012 #10

To think you actually believe that. former9thward Jun 2012 #11

To think you don't believe he only said that after NOT saying it during all the chances he had jenmito Jun 2012 #12

Lawrence O'Donnell seems to agree with me. He'll be covering this story tonight. He just jenmito Jun 2012 #15

And if he picks Rubio I sure you will say he had to do it. former9thward Jun 2012 #16

He won't pick Rubio. I'm (99.9999999%) sure of it. n/t jenmito Jun 2012 #17

Kick for former9thward-I was right. n/t jenmito Aug 2012 #18

flpoljunkie

(26,184 posts)

1. ABC's Jonathan Karl says in the clip T-Paw is at the top of Romney's VP list.

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 07:51 AM

Jun 2012

Tim Pawlenty has been vetted for the position by the McCain campaign. He would be acceptable to the Teabagger wing of the party, and he's been very effect campaigning for Romney--aggressive and articulate. He also won't outshine Romney in the charisma department. Two vanilla beans in a pod.

yellowcanine

(35,699 posts)

4. "He (Pawlenty) also won't outshine Romney in the charisma department."

Reply to flpoljunkie (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:34 AM

Jun 2012

Cosmocat

(14,564 posts)

6. IMO, Romney is a lot like Barrack Obama

Reply to flpoljunkie (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 11:22 AM

Jun 2012

in terms of style of campaigning.

Like BO's campaign did in 2008, they did the math, never got too high or two low, and rode it out.

Romney has done that.

I also think he tends to be a bit "no drama," too. I know people WANT to think he will make some wild VP pick, but I think it will be a safe choice like Pawlenty, or maybe someone from Ohio or Virginia if they think he can help them pick one of those states off.

But, I don't think he picks a wild eyed, flame throwing type of "teabagger."

Rosa Luxemburg

(28,627 posts)

14. Romney-Steele is more flowing!

Reply to flpoljunkie (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:58 PM

Jun 2012

Pretty please!

gordianot

(15,238 posts)

2. If only Barry would have called Marco first Rmoney would have the Latino vote today! n/t

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 07:55 AM

Jun 2012

zanana1

(6,113 posts)

3. He's 12 years old.

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 08:09 AM

Jun 2012

I saw him on television last night. I don't think he can even grow a beard yet. He's a cute kid, but way too young.

LiberalFighter

(50,928 posts)

5. How long was the vetting process for Palin?

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 10:22 AM

Jun 2012

flpoljunkie

(26,184 posts)

7. About five days, according to 'Game Change.'

Reply to LiberalFighter (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 02:25 PM

Jun 2012

Rosa Luxemburg

(28,627 posts)

13. 2 minutes?

Reply to LiberalFighter (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:53 PM

Jun 2012

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

8. Than FL may not be as bad for us as I thought.

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 02:26 PM

Jun 2012

former9thward

(32,006 posts)

9. Oops. TPM wrong again.

Reply to flpoljunkie (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 07:36 PM

Jun 2012

How unusual. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/romney-marco-rubio-is-being-vetted-as-possible-vp-pick/2012/06/19/gJQAd36joV_blog.html?wpisrc=al_politics_p

jenmito

(37,326 posts)

10. No they're not. The only reason Romney finally said that Rubio IS being vetted is because

Reply to former9thward (Reply #9)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 08:27 PM

Jun 2012

he (or his campaign) realized if they let down so many RWers and Teabaggers and Cubans (especially in FL) by knowing Rubio isn't even being CONSIDERED, he'll be even worse off with them than he already is.

former9thward

(32,006 posts)

11. To think you actually believe that.

Reply to jenmito (Reply #10)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 08:32 PM

Jun 2012

Who knew TPM had such power!

jenmito

(37,326 posts)

12. To think you don't believe he only said that after NOT saying it during all the chances he had

Reply to former9thward (Reply #11)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:39 PM

Jun 2012

throughout the day for any other reason than to not disappoint those who want Rubio to be VP is puzzling. It has nothing to do with TPM. It's common sense.

jenmito

(37,326 posts)

15. Lawrence O'Donnell seems to agree with me. He'll be covering this story tonight. He just

Reply to former9thward (Reply #11)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 10:15 PM

Jun 2012

said that Romney was in full damage control 11 hour after ABC ran the story about Romney NOT being vetted and after Jeb Bush saying the non-vetting of Rubio was a big dis to the Cuban-American community. Sure enough, Romney had to do manage control and SAY Rubio is being vetted.