Newt would be better than Rubio. But Newt may be best used elsewhere. VP is kind of a joke. Look at Biden.
But if Newt was VP and if Romney had to step down for any reason, things could get interesting.
A PALIN/WEST TICKET is a great choice - with Newt in a prominent Cabinet position.
West could be learning the 'ropes' for the future & we need to start building a strong Conservative back-up crew for the future.
The current GOP as it is now is turning Conservatives off & there may come a time that we will have to form our own Conservative party or be slaves to the GOP/RAT parties forever.