Katie Couric 's questions did huge damage to Palin in 2008 in a manner that most Democrats could only have dreamed of doing . 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 . TL;DR The 2016 election is shaping up as one between two political dynasties. Zelizer : If Romney picks someone to appease party base , he could alienate moderates .
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 . TL;DR The 2016 election is shaping up as one between two political dynasties. Zelizer : If Romney picks someone to appease party base , he could alienate moderates .