https://pjmedia.com/michaelwalsh/2012/08/08/two-cents-on-the-veepstakes/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:06:57 -0400<![CDATA[I see that my colleague Bridget Johnson is touting the possible front-runner status of Ohio senator Rob Portman as Romney&#8217;s vice-presidential choice. To which I say: if Mitt wants to see all the conservative air go out of his campaign balloon, the colorless Portman would be a perfect choice. Maybe win Ohio, lose the other swing states, and &#8212; given the Democrats&#8217; lock on their electoral base of California, the Great Lakes region, New York, and New England &#8212; go down in a landslide.]]>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:04:25 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Walsh]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-walsh/2012/08/08/two-cents-on-the-veepstakes-n119644