What would Chris Christie bring to the GOP presidential ticket?
By CNN's Jack Cafferty:
Chris Christie says Mitt Romney should call him when it comes to the No. 2 spot on the Republican ticket.
The popular New Jersey governor tells Newsweek magazine that he's not sure how he'll react if Romney asks him to be his vice president, that it all depends on what Romney says.
Christie adds it's possible he'll say "no", even though he's not even sure he'll get the call.
But Mitt Romney ought to seriously consider Christie. The ever-outspoken, down-to-Earth Christie could help the often-aloof, seemingly removed Romney in many ways.
Voters like Christie's honesty and bluntness – and he connects with them in a way that Romney just can't. Plus Christie could fire up the base, especially those who think Romney hasn't been a strong enough conservative voice.
As Newsweek points out, Christie has succeeded in both identifying and mastering the defining public policy challenge of this era: reining in the cost of government.
His willingness to take on the teachers' unions and public sector workers and cut government spending in New Jersey is what the rest of the country needs to do.
It's just one reason why Christie would be a bold choice. But it might also be one that Mitt Romney is not prepared to make.
That's because Christie comes with risks too. Being outspoken isn't always what you want in a vice president. Just ask Barack Obama.
But if it happens, those vice presidential debates between Christie and Joe Biden would definitely be must-see TV.
Meanwhile, if Christie doesn't get tapped as Romney's No. 2, there's growing buzz he could be the keynote speaker at the Republican convention this summer. Once again, must-see TV.
Here's my question to you: What would Chris Christie bring to the GOP presidential ticket?
Tune in to "The Situation Room" at 4 p.m. ET to see if Jack reads your answer on the air.
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Why is Mitt Romney refusing to answer questions on Obama's new immigration policy?
By CNN's Jack Cafferty:
When opportunity knocks, it's a good idea to answer the door, especially if you want to be elected the next president.
Last week, President Obama announced that illegal aliens under the age of 30 who have been here since before they were 16 would no longer be deported and would be eligible to apply for work permits if they meet certain requirements.
In doing so, the president handed Mitt Romney a golden chance to score some points with the beleaguered middle class.
With millions of American citizens out of work and unemployment at more than 8%, it was a gift to Romney. But instead of pointing out these things and suggesting that the few jobs being produced should go to American citizens, Romney was silent. Instead of saying immigration is a huge problem that needs to be dealt with, but not at the expense of giving American jobs to illegal immigrants, Romney was silent.
Instead of pointing out that Obama was violating immigration laws and instead is making his own laws when it comes to illegal immigrants, Romney was silent.
In fact, he was given a second chance Sunday by Bob Schieffer on CBS's "Face the Nation," where he was asked five times about this issue. But the best he could do was refuse to answer, dodging the question in the best political tradition.
If Romney wants to be the next president, he should start speaking out for the rule of law and on behalf of American citizens, especially when the choice is as clear as Obama made this.
Here's my question to you: Why is Mitt Romney refusing to answer questions on Pres. Obama's new immigration policy?
Tune in to "The Situation Room" at 5 p.m. ET to see if Jack reads your answer on the air.
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