Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 September 2012
In this article results are presented from a conditional logit model of vicepresidential selection that correctly predicts Mitt Romney selecting Paul Ryan ashis vice presidential running mate in 2012. The model, which correctly predicts 14of the 20 contested major party vice presidential nominations from 1960 through2008, suggests that media exposure, political experience, having served in themilitary, age, and gender/racial/ethnic diversity are significant factors inselecting a vice presidential candidate in the modern era.