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 candidates sometimes seek a VP to make up for their weaknesses . He says vice presidential nominees should not become the focus of media attention . VP choices must be up to the task of dealing with reporter questions , he says . Zelizer : If Romney picks someone to appease party base , he could alienate moderates .