Rudy Giuliani is the most qualified to take over and govern immediately in an emergency. Of all mentioned, he would add the most credibility and stature to the ticket. In the VP slot the mild layer of tabloid sleaze against him would slide off. He brings gravity on homeland security, economics & taxation, the law, and proven governing ability. A great smile, too, and brilliant when speaking extemporaneously. Needs to stop replaying the “when I was Mayor” tape.
Mitt Romney proved himself a telegenic presence and fine debater in the campaign. Vetted and found almost too perfect, his handsome normalcy would contrast well against Hillary. The failure of his awful health care compromise in Massachusetts could work against the ticket. But in a year when American Idol voters may decide to exercise their presidential franchise, his extraordinary good looks would certainly help the ticket.
Chris Cox is very smart and well spoken, telegenic, and exceptionally well versed on foreign policy, the law, and of course economics/taxation. Well-liked by religious conservatives but not off-putting to educated swing voters. Highly educated, impossible for the opposition to position as “another religious hick”. Great smile, looks young, and a new enough face to most voters to suggest the party is at long last ready to “turn the page.”
