POL Someone I know who is "in the know" says Portman is VP choice
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TerriHaute
Hoosier Gardener
That's bad. Another freaking lawyer and career politician. I really hate to see anyone who has not been a state governor on the presidential ticket.
Remember, Rombama was selected by the elites to LOSE against Obamney. Their positions on nearly every issue are virtually identical, and Rombama is hugely vulnerable to attacks based on his record in Mass. Further, a more boring, stuffy, out-of-touch "multi-millionaire elite" individual couldn't possibly be found (hes literally a republican Kerry, and do you remember what we said abiut HIM?) The man has not a shred of charisma, credibility or ability. In short, he's perfect to run and lose against Obmaney.
And you expel will still believe you had a choice....
And you expel will still believe you had a choice....
Jeff B.
Don’t let the Piss Ants get you down…
There are a couple of big negatives that Portman is carrying, probably the largest being his service in the Bush Administration. The other being the he makes Tim Pawlenty look like Jay Leno in the personality department!
I'm not too sure on this one, but I didn't see Sarah Palin coming, either.
Jeff B.
I'm not too sure on this one, but I didn't see Sarah Palin coming, either.
Jeff B.
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Dio
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Off Wikipedia.....bold is mine...Dio
Robert Jones "Rob" Portman (born December 19, 1955) is a lawyer and the junior United States Senator from Ohio. Portman, a member of the Republican Party,[1] succeeded retiring Senator George Voinovich in 2010.[2] From 1993 to 2005, Portman served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 2nd congressional district, which stretches along the Ohio River from the Hamilton County suburbs of Cincinnati east to Scioto County and Pike County. Portman won six consecutive congressional elections with over 70 percent of the vote.[3][4] During his career in the House, Portman acquired a reputation as "one of the few Republicans who regularly form alliances with important Democrats to get legislation enacted."
more at link..http://www.ask.com/wiki/Rob_Portman
Robert Jones "Rob" Portman (born December 19, 1955) is a lawyer and the junior United States Senator from Ohio. Portman, a member of the Republican Party,[1] succeeded retiring Senator George Voinovich in 2010.[2] From 1993 to 2005, Portman served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 2nd congressional district, which stretches along the Ohio River from the Hamilton County suburbs of Cincinnati east to Scioto County and Pike County. Portman won six consecutive congressional elections with over 70 percent of the vote.[3][4] During his career in the House, Portman acquired a reputation as "one of the few Republicans who regularly form alliances with important Democrats to get legislation enacted."
more at link..http://www.ask.com/wiki/Rob_Portman
I worked in Minnesota under the Pawlenty administration. The man is an arrogant, elitist PoS. trust me on that...
Infoscout
The Dude Abides
From now on, I believe the Repubs should be referred to as Abbot and Costello, because the Romney campaign is such a joke, it is just a sad comedy routine at this point, I have no sympathy for the Repubs when they lose in November, none at all. The party is a joke! All those big states that went for Romney in the primary's can rot for all I care, Paul should have been the one to debate Obama. The whole Republican party is a sellout!!!
VesperSparrow
Goin' where the lonely go
So...Romney is already throwing the election? (if this is true)...I just thought it would've happened at the RNC.
Mobama another 4 years. Heck, we should just let him STAY as potus.
Mobama another 4 years. Heck, we should just let him STAY as potus.
It should now become a little more clear to the dgi folks. This is a Palin redux. Now that the threat of Ron Paul is all but guaranteed gone, it's time to start shoring up a loss for the Romney campaign.
I am praying this is not going to be the VP choice, but in my heart of hearts I believe the Reps DO NOT want to be in office any time soon - nor do tptb want them there.
imaginative
keep your eye on the ball
Historically, whoever wins Ohio wins the presidency.
Rattlehead
did someone say BBQ?
Once RP was successfully marginalized (yet again), we've been saying PLAINLY that there was no hope.
Told ya so....
Told ya so....
night driver
ESFP adrift in INTJ sea
There are LOTS WORSE choices out there, remember....
Flippper
Time Traveler
Remember, Rombama was selected by the elites to LOSE against Obamney. Their positions on nearly every issue are virtually identical, and Rombama is hugely vulnerable to attacks based on his record in Mass. Further, a more boring, stuffy, out-of-touch "multi-millionaire elite" individual couldn't possibly be found (hes literally a republican Kerry, and do you remember what we said abiut HIM?) The man has not a shred of charisma, credibility or ability. In short, he's perfect to run and lose against Obmaney.
And you expel will still believe you had a choice....
I was gonna say it but you beat me to the punch.
Dio, I would expect nothing less from liberal globalist romney as choice for running mate, though I doubt he actually chose the man, good find.
I wish you robama folks would wake up and realize this is all being done on purpose. There are literally thousands of more qualified, good, conservative America loving republicans out there who would have been obama beating better choices, but no, the globalist run RNC chose the white obama. It's a win/win for them, they get the Destroyer of America in either person people think they are choosing at the ballot box. And still, some will vote for globalism. Very sad.
At least voting off party would show the globalists the fight they are in for when TSHTF-they already have their choice ready for presentation via the MSM in November.
Thomas Paine
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Natalie Portman? Padmé? Can't be. Weak is the force with that one.
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
Bad choice!
TIK
Inactive
Thomas Paine--remains my hero!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dennis, I'm curious what gave you that opinion of Pawlenty. I agree there is nothing particulary compelling about him as a VP nominee, but I always got a good vibe from him as a person. He was quite friendly when my daughter and I approached him for a picture at a volleyball tournament. I've never known anyone who has had an encounter with him come away with the impression that he was arrogant or elitist.
I worked for a state agency, 400 yards from the capitol bldg. Some of the work I did was directly related to legislative bills, and the associated database and in-work status reports. We got "insider info" on him all the time.
Josie
Has No Life - Lives on TB
That's what I was thinking! Natalie Portman is the only Portman I know.
Isn't the usual way these things are done is to wait till one is actually nominated at the convention first and then announce your choice as a running mate? And doesn't the convention start August 27th? That's a good three weeks plus away. A lot could happen between now and then.
SIRR1
Inactive
I consider myself reasonably well-informed, but until seeing Dio's post from Wikipedia I was wondering, "Who TF is Portman?"
Talk about a dark horse.....
Natalie Portman or Princess Amidala from Star Wars Brutus!
SIRR1
Palin is the reason a lot of people voted for McCain.
We hoped he got elected and then died of old age.
Here's the Natalie Portman that makes me get a little "anxious" (heh). No wisecracks please, it's just a MOVIE...
Be Well
may all be well
You read my mind!
I am hoping that there is a huge revolt at the R convention. Along with another thing I won't mention 'cause it isn't nice.
Beelbill
Inactive
rodeorector
Global Moderator
Now let me think a minute....that would be two yankees. Great way to marginalize the south.
SIRR1
Inactive
With his new heart I thought maybe the Dickster would get the nod, I wonder if there is a limit on how long a VP can serve as VP?
SIRR1
Doomer Doug
Deceased
the fix is in. Romney was selected in order to LOSE to Obama, just like McCain was selected to lose to Obama. Dole was selected to lose to Clinton in 1996.
2013 is when the fiat money starts to run out for social programs. In order to keep funding the urban mob cuts will have to be made in Defense, which will help China in particular. Obama can sell cuts to the urban mob better than Romney could. Austerity will be the new focus in the second Obama administration. This "austerity" will be paired with massive tax increases on "the wealthy" as well as a vigorous effort to increase fascist central government control. Assuming Holder isn't impeached, which he may be as a sop when the replotards lose the presidential election, we can expect rapid movement on: the UN gun control effort, further restrictions on travel and movement, massive tax increases and enforcement agents, de facto illegal immigration legalization and finally, open ended and large scale attacks on "domestic terrorists."
2013 is when the fiat money starts to run out for social programs. In order to keep funding the urban mob cuts will have to be made in Defense, which will help China in particular. Obama can sell cuts to the urban mob better than Romney could. Austerity will be the new focus in the second Obama administration. This "austerity" will be paired with massive tax increases on "the wealthy" as well as a vigorous effort to increase fascist central government control. Assuming Holder isn't impeached, which he may be as a sop when the replotards lose the presidential election, we can expect rapid movement on: the UN gun control effort, further restrictions on travel and movement, massive tax increases and enforcement agents, de facto illegal immigration legalization and finally, open ended and large scale attacks on "domestic terrorists."
Brutus
Inactive
starting to AWAKE, are we? IT'S ALL UNDER CONTROL. LOL. Been aware, for a long time, when as CPO Naval Supply, started noticing the anomoly that USA and Russian specs on such mundane details as fuel tank drop points, hydraulic fittings, electrical fittings, were very similar. Oil Well.
Now, IF ONLY we could drill another 10k feet below the two wells in N Maine that were abandoned with finding of natural gas @ 32k feet, to get to the possibly unlimited oil beneath, and go elsewhere, we wouldn't need mideast oil, nor the residue of the cold war. Please note the remaining of those times, Iran, Syria, for starters, were soviet clients. Time to drop out?
Now, IF ONLY we could drill another 10k feet below the two wells in N Maine that were abandoned with finding of natural gas @ 32k feet, to get to the possibly unlimited oil beneath, and go elsewhere, we wouldn't need mideast oil, nor the residue of the cold war. Please note the remaining of those times, Iran, Syria, for starters, were soviet clients. Time to drop out?