Posted on 04/27/2016 10:47:11 PM PDT by Innovative
Although Trump seems to be making a concerted effort to appear more “presidential” by delivering a speech on foreign policy in Washington on April 27 and more traditional by bringing in grown-ups like veteran GOP political operative Paul Manafort, his choice of a running mate could still be as unconventional as his can’t-look-away campaign has been.
Among the obvious candidates are former rivals like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who threw himself onto Trump’s gold-plated bandwagon shortly after pulling out of the primary race; Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who would help in his crucial home state and possibly offset some of the Hispanic animus toward the illegal immigrant-bashing billionaire; Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, an early primary dropout and former darling of conservative fat cats; and Ben Carson, the soft-spoken former neurosurgeon who has endorsed Trump and could add gravitas to the ticket — plus as an African American, he might make it seem more inclusive.
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I know it’s just a dream of mine for Newt, but he sure knows the inside workings of DC and knows how to deal with Clinton!
Newt!
Newt VS.The Clinton’s, it would be like an old family reunion!
He would be perfect for Chief of Staff.
You would have to dig him up first.
We don’t need to continue the hate of Israel with Condi. Next candidate.
No to Rudy ever.
He was a sitting board member (as opposed to an honorary member who didn’t attend meetings) for The Stonewall Veterans Association.
That’s a great idea!
no
And she’s pro abortion which goes with trumps love of planned parenthood I think she would suit him well. And alienate the rest of us hoping to find a way to pull the lever for a New York liberal
Thanks for the Duncan Hunter link. I read it all. Hope Trump has good ideas on now to best utilize Duncan in a position within his administration. Duncan came out very early for Trump. Excellent judgment on his part.
Mike Pence.
No, It was Admiral James Stockdale.
You’re coming around.
Monica Crowley.
He needs a legislative expert. Someone who will “motivate?” Congress to follow through on his ideas. I bet he chooses a VP and a cabinet the same way he would hire for an effective, competitive company. It is his style, it is what he is used to doing, and it has always worked making him successful. I think there will be a lot of surprises ... We are so used to “political picks”. ...Trump is breaking all the molds, I’m betting he will choose “effective” over “political.”
"The Apprentice" way?
I’ll do it! Pick me!!
Judge Jeanine!
No input on prospective VP’s, but notice the way the author writes this article.
Clearly he is begrudgingly admitting Trump has had great success, but takes every opportunity to attempt to belittle and marginalize Trump’s legitimacy.
Can’t wait until these mainstream media swine have to utter the name “President Trump”.
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