VP pick: Pat Buchanan?

Hagel, no question.

I don't agree with him on every domestic issues but his foreign policy is spot on (in my book) and if he were to team up with Ron Paul it would be a truly formidable force.



RP supporter from greater Boston
 
Remember that credibility is key. Gravel is insane, so he's out. Kucinich is a fascist. Hagel is okay. Buchanan is less okay but tolerable. A big win would be former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. Or perhaps former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura.
 
Yes to Jesse...

Yes to Jesse Ventura, but no to Pat Buchanan. Admittedly, I don't think people hate him as much as they used to, but alot of people still hate him, worse I think than whatever Hillary may be dealing with...
 
Duckman said:
Yes to Jesse Ventura, but no to Pat Buchanan. Admittedly, I don't think people hate him as much as they used to, but alot of people still hate him, worse I think than whatever Hillary may be dealing with...
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Agreed. Buchanan is totally awesome and also totally unelectable. It's not fair that he is perceived that way but as another poster said, he has "baggage". Also note that in a general election you want someone with cross-over appeal. Pat could help him win the republican primary, but not the general election.

Ventura would be a great pick. Experienced. Cross-Over Appeal. And his views, while not as "hard-line" as Paul's are right there with him. He doesn't like big government, reckless spending, the war in iraq, gun control or invasive big brother.

And yes I realize we're not there yet, but it's fun to think about.
 
Hmm...

I like Walter Williams but I also think he is kind of a 'pundit,' and I don't think that is a good combo for Ron Paul. Just IMO.
 
Agreed. Walter Williams isn't in politics. We can't expect a novice to serve as a credible running mate.
 
I love Buchanan but he rubs many people the wrong way, in other words, He's not as likable as Ron Paul.

I think Bill Richardson would be an excellent pick!
 
IMO:
1. John Stossel
2. Pat Buchanan
3. Alan Keys
4. JC Watts
5. Larry Elder

(I think you see where I'm going with the last three).
 
ronpaulitician said:
Larry Elder is a LONG way away from turning on the war in Iraq.
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I agree. That's why he was my last choice (and it was reaching).

Larry, like many, changed his entire outlook after 9/11. IMO, he let his once-clear-vision get clouded with hatred for "terrorist" and the need for revenge.

I used to love Larry. I still agree with him on many issues, but on the GWOT, I do not.
 
I have been a fan of Pat Buchanan ever since reading his State of Emergency: The Third World Invasion and Conquest of America He is a staunch supporter of immigration control and represents more of the social conservative ideals that appeal to me, although I don't think that he would be successful.
 
Yeah, I love Pat, but I don't think he'd be the best choice of running mates in the general election.

Now as a Secretary of State... ;)
 
Patrick J. Buchanan is a great man and a true American patriot. He is also a strong Constitutionalist. I truly hope he is Ron Paul's running mate.

As for Pat's negative public image, he was a victim of a massive smear campaign.

Read more about that here: http://www.jbs.org/node/1188

I fell for the smear. I regret that. If I had known what I know now about Pat Buchanan I would have supported him in his bids for the presidency. I do truly regret that.

The difference between then and now is the internet. Now people can educate themselves rather than waiting for the MSM to spread their propaganda.
 
guntherg16 said:
Patrick J. Buchanan is a great man and a true American patriot. He is also a strong Constitutionalist. I truly hope he is Ron Paul's running mate.

As for Pat's negative public image, he was a victim of a massive smear campaign.

Read more about that here: http://www.jbs.org/node/1188

I fell for the smear. I regret that. If I had known what I know now about Pat Buchanan I would have supported him in his bids for the presidency. I do truly regret that.

The difference between then and now is the internet. Now people can educate themselves rather than waiting for the MSM to spread their propaganda.
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The same attacks will be be leveled against Ron Paul when he picks up New Hampshire.
 
Nathan Hale said:
Or perhaps former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura.
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Speaking as a former Minnesotan from the Jesse Ventura days, NOOOOO!!!! Maybe he talks a good talk, but he is simply too irresponsible to be in an executive position. The reason current governor Pawlenty was elected is because he vowed to clean up Ventura's budgetary and managerial mess; the reason he was so popular for his first two years is because he succeeded, and ran things completely differently from how Ventura did.

I acknowledge that he is popular for his over-the-top personality, but if he were to become Dr. Paul's running mate, there will be millions of Minnesotans to vouch for his lack of fitness for office.

Considering Paul's rapid growth of late seems to be due to his ability to intelligently make an argument for his positions, I think a similarly thoughtful running mate would be the best way to add further support. Even though Williams would be unconventional, what about Paul is? For the most part, I think people would respect him even if they disagree with him, which is an excellent attribute if you want crossover appeal. Stossel, as hambone suggested, would also be a person many people would probably find thoughtful and trustworthy.

If a more experienced politician would be a more prudent choice (perhaps so), then what about Sen. Tom Coburn? He is probably the Senate's leading voice for constitutional spending, and is also an M.D.

Upon closer inspection, Coburn is a "stay the course"-er. Although I still like him on nearly all other counts, it would be nigh impossible for the two to reconcile such a major difference on one of the most important issues to many voters. Forget I suggested him!
 
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Guys! Two things to remember when selecting a vice president:

1) Balance the Ticket.
2) Don't pick someone who people would be willing to "replace you" with.
 
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