Mitt Romney for McCain VP?

Sophie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:48:20 +0200

When they were in competition with each other, Mitt Romney and John McCain fought bare-knuckled for the presidential nomination. But now that McCain has secured the place and is on the lookout for a running-mate, speculation that Romney will be chosen is mounting. So what would the conservative Mormon bring to the table as the country's vice president?

Romney campaigned for the primaries with a video that began "McCain is not as conservative as Romney". Describing himself as "a full-spectrum conservative" and a supporter of "limited government", the "preservation of marriage", and "a foreign policy based on the national interest", Romney sparked a fierce battle between the two. Each insisted that he was the one who would work hardest for the economy and for freedom of speech, and fight hardest against abortion rights, gay marriage and terrorism, until the former governor of Massachusetts stepped down in early February. Five months later and the dual long over, everyone wants to know whether the pair would, and could, work together in the White House.

Super Tuesday live blogging: 4 - 6am

Julien — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:34:27 +0100

Super Tuesday live blogging: 2 - 4am

Julien — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:34:22 +0100

Don’t know what to make of the Michigan primaries? You’re not the only one…

Julien — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:08:22 +0100

Commentary from our Observer George Shantzek on the Michigan primaries. On the Democrat side Hilary Clinton enjoyed an easy win, but it counted for nothing. While Mitt Romney surged forward on the Republican front, the victory won't weigh half as much as it seems.