There is an ideological split among Republicans over who should be presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s running mate, according to a CNN/ORC International Poll released today. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tops the list of those presented with a list of possibilities, with 26%. Rick Santorum, Romney’s chief rival in the GOP presidential race, was the top pick of 21%. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were tied at 14%.
But among self-described tea party supporters, Rubio is the top choice, with 22%, and Christie is second, with 18%. Rice and Santorum drop into a tie for third place.
Among Republicans who say they aren’t tea party supporters, 36% say Rice is their choice, and one in four say they prefer Santorum. Christie barely cracks double digits, and Rubio is in single digits among non-tea party supporters. More in CNN.
Doesn’t make a difference unless Christie has to resign as gov! Then it’s a wonderful idea!!!
I want Christie to remain Governor of NJ; he’s a great Governor and has put this state’s finances back on track.
I think that Romney should pick a conservative to excite the conservative base and galvanize his campaign, just as Sarah Palin excited the conservative base and galvanized McCain’s campaign.
(As much as many people hate Palin, millions of conservatives came out to vote for Palin in 2008, not McCain. I was one of them.)
I asked His Honor the Gov and he emphatically said today that he wasn’t asked, hes almost certain that he will not be asked, and in the event that he is asked he almost certainly will NOT leave NJ until his all important work is done. This is his calling and he must finish his mission….and besides he said, hes not a good #2 type of guy anyways….
I hate rice
He will not make a good VP #1 he has a very liberal record its only when he became gov. he started moving to the right “a little” but the democrats will have a hay day uncovering his past 25 year liberal record and it will hurt Romneys chances perhaps another position in the administration but not VP
He would make a terrible VP, who would he be able to bully,he would have a hard time minding his manners.
Becoming VP would harm his chances at becoming president. He would be held liable for any msitakes, real or percieved, that Romney might make.Wait it out, and become president Christie!