And despite all the criticism that our current politics are shallow , the fact is that competence can matter very much when candidates stand before the media . Julian Zelizer says voters sometimes seek a VP to make up for their loss . He says vice presidential candidates should not be the focus of media attention . VP choices should be up to the task of dealing with reporter questions , he says . Zelizer : If Romney picks someone to appease his supporters , he could alienate them .
Julian Zelizer says voters sometimes seek a VP to make up for their loss . He says vice presidential candidates should not be the focus of media attention . VP choices should be up to the task of dealing with reporter questions , he says . Zelizer : If Romney picks someone to appease his supporters , he could alienate them .