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2) Chris Christie (Governor, New Jersey)Comment:
Strengths: He has been a ferocious Mitt backer, is charismatic, generally well liked by conservatives, fiscally conservative, and he’s also a ferocious attacker, which is a useful trait for a VP. If he could help deliver New Jersey, it would make him a considerably more attractive candidate, but that may be a tall order.
Weaknesses: This is Christie’s first term as Governor, so he’s inexperienced. This would also put two moderate, northeastern Republicans on the ticket. That could dispirit conservatives and could make it even more difficult to hold southern states like North Carolina and Virginia.
I think Christie might fit Romney's style a bit better. Being liked by the conservatives, this could help him indirectly in North Carolina and Virginia. It may be better to go on offense than to play defense, so an attacker could be better than a low charisma type like Portman. New Jersey may be a tall order, but Pennsylvania isn't, and Wisconsin may not be. He needs to pick up some votes where a Southern conservative can't find them, forcing Obama to defend his own turf. If he had any impact on Pennsylvania at all, it could be a difference maker. From my own point of view, Christie would be acceptable, although it doesn't help me like Romney that much. A VP won't win it for him anyway. The key is to keep it from losing it for him.
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