Updated Data Analysis Including Marco Rubio:
Vivek Ramaswamy: 20%
Strong support for his intelligence and potential roles in the administration.
J.D. Vance: 18%
Viewed positively for his alignment with Trump’s agenda and political skills.
Kristi Noem: 14%
Significant support but with some reservations regarding past controversies.
Tim Scott: 12%
Mixed reactions; appreciated by some but doubted by others.
Marco Rubio: 10%
Mentioned as a potential candidate, but with concerns about his establishment ties and effectiveness (Free Republic) (Free Republic).
Tulsi Gabbard: 9%
Notable following for her independent stance and character, but with reservations about past affiliations.
Josh Hawley: 7%
Positive mentions for his conservative principles and boldness.
Kari Lake: 6%
Recognized for her media presence and support for Trump’s policies.
Ron DeSantis: 4%
Popular within the GOP but seen as more effective in his current role.
Mark Robinson: 3%
Noted for his strong, uncompromising stance.
Glenn Youngkin: 2%
Less frequently mentioned compared to other candidates.
The only one I see helping Trump in November is Tim Scott….. he would effectively block the race card attacks, help a little with black voters and help with suburban white women voters.
I just don’t see another of the others making a difference.
Question: Among the above listed candidates, which would likely add the most democrat, independent, and libertarian support to president trump? And who would hurt the most?
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To evaluate which vice-presidential candidate would likely add the most support from Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians to President Trump, and which would hurt him the most, let's consider each candidate's background and appeal:
Potential to Add Support:
Tulsi Gabbard:
Democrats: Gabbard, a former Democrat, has a history of appealing to more moderate and anti-establishment Democrats. Her anti-war stance and criticisms of the
Democratic Party's elite could attract disillusioned Democrats.
Independents: Gabbard's independent-mindedness and willingness to break party lines resonate well with Independents. Her emphasis on civil liberties and government accountability appeals to this group.
Libertarians: Gabbard's anti-war policies and support for civil liberties align with Libertarian values, potentially drawing support from this group.
Ben Carson:
Democrats: Carson might appeal to conservative Democrats due to his background as a prominent African American leader and his calm, rational demeanor.
Independents: Carson's outsider status and success story could attract Independents looking for non-traditional candidates.
Libertarians: While not as strong as Gabbard, Carson's general approach to smaller government and individual responsibility could have some appeal to Libertarians.
Potential to Hurt Support:
Kristi Noem:
Democrats: Noem's strong conservative positions and alignment with Trump’s policies are unlikely to attract Democratic voters.
Independents: While she might appeal to some conservative Independents, her strong alignment with Trump might not resonate with more moderate Independents.
Libertarians: Noem's positions might not strongly align with Libertarian values, particularly on issues like civil liberties and foreign policy.
Vivek Ramaswamy:
Democrats: Ramaswamy's positions on social issues and his support for policies like raising the voting age could alienate Democratic voters.
Independents: His proposals might be seen as too radical or untested, which could be off-putting to Independents.
Libertarians: While his business background might appeal to some, his support for certain policies, like raising the voting age, might not align with Libertarian principles of individual freedoms.
Summary:
Most Likely to Add Support: Tulsi Gabbard would likely add the most support from Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians due to her broad appeal across different voter groups and her willingness to challenge both major parties on key issues.
Most Likely to Hurt Support: Kristi Noem would likely hurt Trump's appeal to Democrats and Independents the most due to her strong conservative stance and close alignment with Trump's policies.
No conservatives are chosen? Just RINO deep staters?
People are saying it’s already Doug Burgum but he’s an on the list?
Guess I’m in the 2%. I predict Youngkin
No Rompaswamy.
• Hindu - issue for me
• poster child for migration crisis as an anchor baby
• poster child for big Pharma
No.
Never trust a pajeet.
Personally, I like Sarah Sanders for the position…but I’m not going to be picky about it, in the end it’s just about not getting a political class traitor (like Pence) in the position.
He is intelligent, articulate, brown and down with being a conservative.
He raises the bar for Affirmative Action hires.
By association he is the perfect counterpoint to Kamala the Kackler. He diminishes her by his candidacy for VP.
What’s not to like.
Nope.
That’s RamaSWAMPY, and, no.
I’m for Stephanik
Just in general , there are criticisms of every potential VP here on Free Republic. There seem to be more people saying no to certain people, than those saying they approve.
When the VP nominee is chosen, many here will express disappointment.
Where is “None of the above”?
Yes he is. Ignore the tiny handful of bitterly aggrieved people who see Vivek as their scapegoat.
Kim Reynolds or Sarah Sanders will be the choice.
NO
Ben Carson
MTG
Sara Huckabee Sanders
General Mike Flynn
I suspect Trump will probably listen to bad advice, and there is no shortage of bad advisers, and go with a safe, boring choice.