What if instead of choosing Paul Ryan, Romney had picked Rob Portman as his running mate? would this change the outcome?
No, unless Romney keeps his mouth shut about letting the auto industry fail. If he doesn't utter those words, then he could possibly flip Ohio with Portman on the ticket. I think barring a drastic turn of events, Obama still wins.What if instead of choosing Paul Ryan, Romney had picked Rob Portman as his running mate? would this change the outcome?
What if instead of choosing Paul Ryan, Romney had picked Rob Portman as his running mate? would this change the outcome?
Romney picked Ryan to sure up the conservative votes. Portman would alienate this group, especially advocating for gay marriage.Portman was vetted for VP, and told the Romney campaign that his son was gay. The campaign said it wasn't an issue, but I am guessing some on the religious right would not be happy if Portman had been picked. Indeed I understand that Portman was very reluctant to even be vetted because of it.
Romney picked Ryan to sure up the conservative votes. Portman would alienate this group, especially advocating for gay marriage.