A lot of factors go into choosing a vice-presidential nominee.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The vice presidential candidate does not usually make much difference at the polls. But that may be changing as voters become more aware that the understudy must be ready to take over if needed.
The vice presidential candidate tends to be a bit of an afterthought.
Remember, no one decides who they're going to vote for based on the vice president. I mean that literally.
Originally, the main purpose of the convention was to determine who the party would have as the presidential nominee and the vice-presidential nominee.
By definition, the person who learns enough to become the nominee is almost certainly the best person for the general election.
When you're the presidential nominee you get to pick whomever you choose to be on the ticket, and that person gets to say yes or no because, obviously, it's a very important decision.
I don't know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.
The Vice-Presidency is sort of like the last cookie on the plate. Everybody insists he won't take it, but somebody always does.
There are three opportunities that you have during a general election campaign where you can substantially move the needle of public opinion. One, is your convention speech; two, are the base; three, is the selection of your vice president.
He has selected from a group of overwhelming candidates. This candidate was nominated to the Supreme Court because of his extremely overwhelming qualifications.