I think Ben Carson has been disqualified as a potential V.P.
Cruz would obviously be the guy I want in there. But Allen West might be the best fit for Trump and would be an interesting play of the race card. Wouldn’t hurt with Florida either. It would be risky though to pick anyone who hasn’t yet been fully vetted on the national stage.
I think Cruz should be the next SC Justice. Man with his intellect and backbone can be trusted to safe guard the Constitution relentlessly for decades to come. Jeff Session Senator from AL is most likely Trumps VP pick. He was the 1st major supporter from the GOP to support Trump. Trump Values loyalty. Sessions also balances the ticket geographically, politically and give Trump someone to manage Congress for him. Job of President is too big for 1 person to do it all. A smart executive like Trump is probably all ready thinking about who he wants on his team. He and Sessions work well together.
Allen West would be an interesting choice, because he fills in the gap in military experience that Trump lacks. As you say, it would be risky, because West would be raked over the coals, and it’s hard to be sure there aren’t skeletons back there nobody knows about.
Col. West is a resident of Texas now.