The RtWH2008 VP nomination thread

bigMatt · 03-16-2008, 06:27 PM

Those of you who have followed the Rumble to the White House 2008 know that Rudy Giuliani has won the GOP party's nomination for president. It will now be up to him to select an appropriate partner for the GOP ticket.

Alan Keyes and Fred Thompson have been given automatic bids based on their performance in the primaries. The Giuliani campaign is requesting assistance from readers to help fill out the field of potential nominees.

Here is how this will work: Please nominated a candidate for VP. The candidate can be someone who participated in the GOP presidential primary (like Ron Paul or John McCain). Or it can be someone who is currently active in US politics but did not participate in the presidential primary (like Sam Brownback or Lindsay Graham). The candidate must be a US citizen of appropriate age (over 35).

You can nominate more than one candidate. Once a candidate is nominated, he or she must be seconded by another individual in order to become a viable VP candidate. A candidate must be nominated AND seconded in order to become a legitimate choice for VP. If this candidate was in the primary, the original fighter file will be used. If this candidate was not in the primary, he or she will be "rolled up" using the RFG.

Once we have between 6-8 candidates, the candidates will be put up for vote, the candidate receiving the most votes will become Giuliani's partner in the upcoming RtWH2008 general election.

CONN CHRIS · 03-16-2008, 07:10 PM

I nominate Abassador Alan Keyes.

He has intimate knowledge of India in particular and Asia in general. He will appeal to elements of the Republican base that may be somewhat skeptical of Giuliani. He also has a mean right hook and has Wyoming in his back pocket (or was it Montana?).

Romultiltus · 03-16-2008, 07:46 PM

I nominate the former governor of Florida - Jeb Bush...

Brooks TVB · 03-16-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I nominate Abassador Alan Keyes.

He has intimate knowledge of India in particular and Asia in general. He will appeal to elements of the Republican base that may be somewhat skeptical of Giuliani. He also has a mean right hook and has Wyoming in his back pocket (or was it Montana?).

Seconded.

Lee · 03-16-2008, 11:37 PM

This is as close as my guy will get, so I nominate Ron Paul.

Romdawg88 · 03-17-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

This is as close as my guy will get, so I nominate Ron Paul.

I feel the same way so seconded.

bigMatt · 03-17-2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

I nominate Abassador Alan Keyes.

He has intimate knowledge of India in particular and Asia in general. He will appeal to elements of the Republican base that may be somewhat skeptical of Giuliani. He also has a mean right hook and has Wyoming in his back pocket (or was it Montana?).

It was Wyoming. And yes, Ambassador Keyes is already in by virtue of his "strong" showing in the primary. He and Thompson will be on the ballot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

This is as close as my guy will get, so I nominate Ron Paul.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romdawg88

I feel the same way so seconded.

Ron Paul has been officially added to the VP ballot.

bigMatt · 03-17-2008, 02:04 AM

Since I shafted the guy out of a Presidential run (he was in the "real" race for about 5 minutes), I will nominate Sam Brownback for a spot in the VP run off.

Jeff1787 · 03-17-2008, 11:53 AM

Jeb Bush, seconded.

Dagrims · 03-17-2008, 12:32 PM

I nominate Condoleeza Rice.

Jeff1787 · 03-18-2008, 04:56 PM

If it is ok to second two people, then I second Rice.

bigMatt · 03-18-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff1787

If it is ok to second two people, then I second Rice.

I think we can let that one slide.

Confirmed and on the VP ballot:

Alan Keyes
Fred Thompson
Ron Paul
Jeb Bush
Condoleeza Rice

Nominated but awaiting a second:

Sam Brownback

There is still plenty of time to get your favorite candidate on the ballot! The nominating process will continue until the RtWH2008 completes the March 4 Primaries.

McClearyMauler · 03-18-2008, 05:20 PM

Colin Powell

bigMatt · 03-18-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McClearyMauler

Colin Powell

A very intriguing nomination.

Powell joins Brownback awaiting a second.

CONN CHRIS · 03-24-2008, 08:34 PM

I'll second Secretary Powell but I'd better see some votes for the good Ambassador.

bigMatt · 03-25-2008, 12:24 PM

Confirmed and on the VP ballot:

Alan Keyes
Fred Thompson
Ron Paul
Jeb Bush
Condoleeza Rice
Colin Powell

Nominated but awaiting a second:

Sam Brownback

The nominating process will continue until the RtWH2008 completes the March 4 Democratic Primaries (the next primary is February 12. There are 9 Democratic contests left to be run before the GOP VP vote begins.)

Romdawg88 · 03-27-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigMatt

Since I shafted the guy out of a Presidential run (he was in the "real" race for about 5 minutes), I will nominate Sam Brownback for a spot in the VP run off.

Since no one else has seconded him I'll do it. Make the VP race a little more interesting.

bigMatt · 03-27-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romdawg88

Since no one else has seconded him I'll do it. Make the VP race a little more interesting.

Mr. Brownback would like to thank you personally for your support.

03-16-2008, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happily On the Bandwagon Posts: 2,188	The RtWH2008 VP nomination thread Those of you who have followed the Rumble to the White House 2008 know that Rudy Giuliani has won the GOP party's nomination for president. It will now be up to him to select an appropriate partner for the GOP ticket. Alan Keyes and Fred Thompson have been given automatic bids based on their performance in the primaries. The Giuliani campaign is requesting assistance from readers to help fill out the field of potential nominees. Here is how this will work: Please nominated a candidate for VP. The candidate can be someone who participated in the GOP presidential primary (like Ron Paul or John McCain). Or it can be someone who is currently active in US politics but did not participate in the presidential primary (like Sam Brownback or Lindsay Graham). The candidate must be a US citizen of appropriate age (over 35). You can nominate more than one candidate. Once a candidate is nominated, he or she must be seconded by another individual in order to become a viable VP candidate. A candidate must be nominated AND seconded in order to become a legitimate choice for VP. If this candidate was in the primary, the original fighter file will be used. If this candidate was not in the primary, he or she will be "rolled up" using the RFG. Once we have between 6-8 candidates, the candidates will be put up for vote, the candidate receiving the most votes will become Giuliani's partner in the upcoming RtWH2008 general election.

03-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21,316	I nominate Abassador Alan Keyes. He has intimate knowledge of India in particular and Asia in general. He will appeal to elements of the Republican base that may be somewhat skeptical of Giuliani. He also has a mean right hook and has Wyoming in his back pocket (or was it Montana?). __________________ REC World Prizefighter Rankings

03-16-2008, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Romultiltus Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 11,963	I nominate the former governor of Florida - Jeb Bush... Attached Images __________________ UTBA Links Page

03-16-2008, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 1,822	This is as close as my guy will get, so I nominate Ron Paul. __________________ Chilton Roughnecks My UTBA Franchise

03-17-2008, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jeff1787 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 751	Jeb Bush, seconded. __________________ MLB Replay starting in 1901 Gangs of New York

03-17-2008, 02:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happily On the Bandwagon Posts: 2,188	Since I shafted the guy out of a Presidential run (he was in the "real" race for about 5 minutes), I will nominate Sam Brownback for a spot in the VP run off.

03-17-2008, 12:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	I nominate Condoleeza Rice. __________________ "Read books, get brain."

03-18-2008, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeff1787 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 751	If it is ok to second two people, then I second Rice. __________________ MLB Replay starting in 1901 Gangs of New York

03-18-2008, 05:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
McClearyMauler Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Olympia,Wa Posts: 53	Colin Powell

03-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
CONN CHRIS Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 21,316	I'll second Secretary Powell but I'd better see some votes for the good Ambassador. __________________ REC World Prizefighter Rankings

03-25-2008, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happily On the Bandwagon Posts: 2,188	Confirmed and on the VP ballot: Alan Keyes Fred Thompson Ron Paul Jeb Bush Condoleeza Rice Colin Powell Nominated but awaiting a second: Sam Brownback The nominating process will continue until the RtWH2008 completes the March 4 Democratic Primaries (the next primary is February 12. There are 9 Democratic contests left to be run before the GOP VP vote begins.)

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