Thoughts on Trump's Vice President (Whoever it May Be)

[Genoa]

“Allowing Trump’s successor to emerge and be developed at a later time,” as George W. Bush did by picking someone like Cheney, would be a disaster if it resulted in another McCain or Romney. No thanks. Pick a real conservative, relatively young, and make him the favorite for 2020 or 2024. (Pence is 57.)

[grania]

I trust Mr. Trump to make the best decision, with as you stated, there being no perfect VP choice. It's obvious that Mr. Trump is giving the selection a lot of vetting and thought, and I like that part of the process is (1) surviving a one-on-one interview with a tough but fair TV reporter and (2) showing enthusiasm and and ability to convey the message at a Trump rally. We know from Celebrity Apprentice that Trump decides, and he knows what works best for what he wants to achieve.

Keeping all that in mind, Governor Pence has done way better than anyone expected. But I would NEVER place bets on trying to figure out what choice Mr. Trump will make!

[Dr. Sivana]

I'm hard pressed to remember an election where the selection of VP made a material difference in the November outcome.

George the Younger's pick of Cheney probably made the difference between winning and losing.

[bgill]

Trump will announce it in his own time.

Please, let it be West.

[dragnet2]

Once the pick is made, there is sure to be much caterwauling, foot stamping and other displays of disappointment, rage and indignation.

This is nothing new.

The corrupt in D.C., the controlling globalist, and assorted anti-American anti-freedom extremist have been doing this 24/7 since 6/16/2015.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Jeff sessions would be fantastic

[SamAdams76]

I hear you but GWB never bothered to groom or develop anybody - leaving us with John McCain!

I do not think a President Trump would make the same mistake. I believe he will bring a lot of talent into the Administration and likely not one but several of them will emerge as serious future presidential candidates. People who we are not even talking about today as being major players.

So in Trump's case, he may decide to go with a seasoned vet for now over some young upstart. I believe he's always thinking well ahead.

[GBA]

My guess is that Trump had picked his VP a long time ago. I bet he worked that detail out long before he "officially" decided to run.

Trump knows how to be a showman and keep things interesting, and his VP may or may not be anyone the world is currently focusing on

I think I'll be surprised and possibly disappointed if it is.

[novemberslady]

Here's hoping that Trump has a wild card up his sleeve for VP and really WOWS us

yes, a wild card please...

[dragnet2]

They will very likely lose to one of Trump’s sons. The Clinton’s and Bush’s are not the only ones who can play political dynasty.

[proust]

My hope is Sessions, but Pence is a choice I can live with...

[Genoa]

I agree that Bush not only had no heir apparent but didn’t bother to try and find one either. Pence is both young and seasoned. At 57 he has a long future ahead of him. And should the worst happen, he would make a good president.

[SamAdams76]

Wouldn't it be something if Trump knew who his VP would be before he even decided to run! And that person has been lurking in the background, out of sight, ever since, while the media focuses on the "obvious" candidates.

Sometimes the best way to hide something is in plain sight.

My memory might be fuzzy on this but didn't McCain plant Sarah Palin with the press pool during the announcement? When her name was announced, she simply got up and walked right past them on her way up to the stage.

[TangledUpInBlue]

I’ll just say that it’s interesting that Fox has severed ties with Newt. He could be the man. Eye of Newt!!

[Genoa]

Yes, the Trump boys are both sharp as the proverbial tack. I have heard them on the radio. Ivanka is OK too.

[proust]

I don’t think it’s wild card time. It’s been a year of wild cards. A safe, stable choice that’s relatively inoffensive and doesn’t lose votes. Trump is already a wild card running a high risk high reward campaign. He needs a stable, boring counterweight.

[stars & stripes forever]

[Sometimes the best way to hide something is in plain sight.]

I still think the VP will be SARAH PALIN.

[Snowybear]

There are two things Trump respects more than anything else.

1. Loyalty. Pence voted for Cruz. Enough said. Gingrich has been on the Trump Train since the beginning.

2. Truth Telling. Trump respects people that have their own opinions and can back them up. That is Gingrich all the way. Gingrich is not afraid to tell Trump he’s wrong on something and Trump respects that.

[Genoa]

Palin for interior or energy.