There has been a lot of speculation lately about who John McCain should, or is going to pick to run alongside him in his battle for the White House. CNN’s Political Ticker has also been reporting that it appears that McCain might be heading in the direction of Mitt Romney.
It’s no secret to anyone who has read this blog that long before I was a McCain supporter, my top choice, by far, was Mitt Romney. Naturally, there is some bias with me when it comes to this, however to help paint a better picture, here are 5 reasons that I think would give John McCain incentive to selecting Mitt Romney as his running mate.
- Mitt Romney brings a strong understanding of economics and economic policy to the table. This isn’t something that was picked up in a committee hearing, instead something learned by operating, managing, and consulting some of American’s top companies.
- Mitt Romney will bring some much needed youth to the campaign. Yes, Mitt Romney isn’t the first guy you think of when it comes to being youthful, but at least he has an understanding of technology and new media.
- Mitt Romney understands the importance of having a strong relationship with foreign countries, but beyond that also understands the value in having strong business relationships. Mitt Romney has dealt with foreign economies before and he will have no problem transitioning those skills and observations on a larger level.
- Mitt Romney is an articulate speaker, who can quickly make key points without having to rely on note cards and overused talking points. It’s one of my biggest pet-peeves with McCain, is that most of his speeches seem overly rehearsed, or reliant on note cards and talking points. I know that’s how politics is, but some just pull it off better than others.
- Mitt Romney will be able to bring in a considerable amount of money into the campaign. Even without his personal wealth, Mitt Romney is an extremely well connected guy, both in business and religious circles. These two areas are obviously areas that McCain could be stronger in when it comes to fundraising.
I’m sure others might have their own reasons, or even opposition to this. Regardless of your point of view, I welcome and urge all comments!
