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Who should The Donald pick for a RUNNING MATE/VEEP?
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| 2/24/2016
| ExSoldier
Posted on 02/24/2016 11:32:15 AM PST by ExSoldier
Let's just hypothesize a bit and say that TRUMP has it all locked up. Who should he pick for his running mate?
Keep in mind that he has already BURNED a LOT of potential bridges, even given the explosive nature of the primary system as it exists. Some stuff can be overlooked, not really meant, or said in the heat of a tense moment during say a debate. But the personal nature of Trumps attacks often leads to extended acrimony and lasting anger, not easily smoothed over. Especially since some things said, even if forgiven by the target could and would be used by the opposition to paint the ticket as being insincere and could damage the odds of victory in the general election.
Additionally, what should the criteria be for his selection? If he chooses an experienced political operative, might his "outsider" status be put into jeopardy? If he chooses someone from outside of politics does that weaken the ability to "govern?" These are tricky issues that must be navigated with all the care of getting through a minefield, because that is exactly what it is... a political minefield on which the future of the nation rests.
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To: Georgia Girl 2
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:08:44 PM PST
by
CaptainK
(...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
To: Sybeck1
Ditto Marsha Blackburn....BIG TIME!!!
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:09:05 PM PST
by
newfreep
(TRUMP & <S>Cruz</S> 2016 - "Evil succeeds when good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke)
To: ObozoMustGo2012
Allen West!
I doubt the esteemed Col. West would give him the time of day.
63
posted on
02/24/2016 12:09:09 PM PST
by
lucky american
(Progressives are attacking our rights and y'all will sit there and take it.)
To: Charles Henrickson
See post 22. Perfect match.
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:10:56 PM PST
by
lucky american
(Progressives are attacking our rights and y'all will sit there and take it.)
To: Lurkinanloomin
In the real world Jindal is eligible. (Perhaps not, however, in the birther fever swamp)
65
posted on
02/24/2016 12:12:13 PM PST
by
Dagnabitt
(Islamic Immigration is Treason)
To: ExSoldier
Scott Brown talked up Rubio. He supports Rubio.
I’m for Newt for VP.
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:12:25 PM PST
by
nikos1121
(Go Trump!!!!)
To: TBP
Besides Trump not being the nominee, do you also believe in unicorns and sasquatch?
67
posted on
02/24/2016 12:13:24 PM PST
by
Solson
(Trump plays to win. Deal with it.)
To: Charles Henrickson
Trump needs someone who is his equal in terms of traditional moral values and knowledge of the Constitution. I'm thinking Charlie Sheen. LOL! Post of the day!
To: Sybeck1
I love Marsha. I also like Allen West.
How about Jeff Sessions
69
posted on
02/24/2016 12:17:15 PM PST
by
Engedi
To: ExSoldier
Don't know about VP pick, but I want Rudy Giuliani as AG.
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:17:49 PM PST
by
mware
To: ObozoMustGo2012
he was my first thought as well. if not VP, then Secretary of Defense
To: Brilliant
I predict Rubio. If for no other reason than he needs a job come January.
To: ExSoldier
A conservative on the ticket would be good. That way, we would have at least one.
73
posted on
02/24/2016 12:21:43 PM PST
by
gdani
("I can be the most politically correct person you have ever seen")
To: Dagnabitt
Children of foreign nationals are NOT natural born citizens.
74
posted on
02/24/2016 12:21:46 PM PST
by
Lurkinanloomin
(Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
To: ChuteTheMall
Pam Bondi, the Attorney General of Florida. Just checked the pictures, and WOW !
75
posted on
02/24/2016 12:23:08 PM PST
by
onona
(I've held my nose so long I can't even remember what an election smells like !)
To: dead; DoodleDawg; lucky american
76
posted on
02/24/2016 12:23:54 PM PST
by
Charles Henrickson
(Trump is the Republican Bill Clinton: same age, same ego, same morals.)
To: ObozoMustGo2012
“Allen West!”
I can live with that.
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:26:00 PM PST
by
EQAndyBuzz
(GOPe - Enriching the consultant class while selling out their constituents.)
To: ExSoldier
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Jesse Ventura.
Not only does he have executive branch experience, not only has he won a major election, but he's the only person in that category who can make Trump look sane in comparison!
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:32:38 PM PST
by
Johnny B.
(Trump IS the croney capitalist his fans want him to protect them from.)
To: Lurkinanloomin
LOL, let me know when a U.S. court rules that Jindal, Rubio or someone else born in the U.S. to foreign parents cannot be President. It's not going to happen.
I understand the NBC theories/principles, but in the real world, NBC stands for NoBody Cares.
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posted on
02/24/2016 12:36:53 PM PST
by
Dagnabitt
(Islamic Immigration is Treason)
To: ExSoldier
The Rent is Too Damn High dude.....
80
posted on
02/24/2016 12:37:39 PM PST
by
GotMojo
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