Posted on 06/24/2024 4:06:56 PM PDT by bitt
Anticipation over selection over who President Trump will select as his running-mate reached fever pitch over the weekend as the 45th President proclaimed just before a rally in Philadelphia he had already made the pick in his mind.
Now, reports have emerged that the list of contenders for the coveted number two spot has narrowed.
NewsNation has learned Trump has finalized his list to three candidates: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. CNN and NBC have also revealed the same three names are finalists on Trump’s list.
Trump’s original list also included Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), Representatives Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY), as well as former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson in addition to the three finalists.
NBC further reports that the choice will likely come down to Burgum and Vance. NBC notes that Burgum has made a massive impression on Trump, particularly with his loyalty, looks, and wealth.
Another point in Burgum’s favor is that his understated demeanor means there’s no risk of him outshining the 45th President. Trump wants workhorses to help advance his agenda, not folks looking to rush to the cameras.
Moreover, Burgum will also be in attendance at Trump’s debate with Joe Biden this Thursday according to NewsNation. This is potentially significant because Trump has said that his pick would be at the showdown.
It is unknown at this point whether Vance and Rubio will be in attendance as well.
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Why, he’s not MAGA, not authentic, and would not add a single vote. As an anchor baby, he will cost votes.
Yes, she would be good choice.
Trump cannot change his residence at this point. Would Rubio resign and move? Doubtful.
None of the 3 make sense. All from states Trump will win without them. None of them add anything to the ticket.
Agree.
And, Pres Trump will need to keep JD and Non-MAGA Marco Polo in the Senate.
She not so anymore and not for years. Look at the thread and links on FR over the past week. She really does match Trump more than most. I say her or Sanders.
Great points about Sarah!!
BTTT.
Trump has learned nothing from being backstabbed non-stop by the neoCONs, apparently
I already said why.
He is not a loser - but Sherrod Brown is a very good politician who has won numerous times and is very strong in the Northern part of Ohio. Brown is going to be very tough to beat.
Brown ran against Now Governor Mike DeWine and beat him by double digits.
I think it would be a hoot if he picks Gabbard. I agree with you that in many respects it would be a good move. However....
She lacks executive experience, either in business or in government. She hasn't had to make the awful, painful decisions that please almost no one, but are nonetheless the right decision. That takes experience. But she might surprise everybody, given the opportunity.
That said, I think her presence on the ticket would draw more people than it would chase away. And it would enliven the campaign tremendously.
She’s a military officer, that means leadership training and experience.
Lincoln wasn’t exactly a beauty.
Lincoln looked good with his beard. If he was clean shaven, then yes, I see your point.
Ridiculous
Good point.
Brown only beat Renacci by 7 points in 2018, which was a Democrat wave year. I heard Renacci put in a very weak effort.
Thank you for correcting my misinformation. I didnt research it carefully enough after reading it is so many other places.
Can you imagine how loudly the opposition will howl if this happens?
I wouldn’t move to NYC for anything - what a sad mess it has become. It is almost as if the opposition is competing to see who wins in a “destroy this city” contest.
I like your thinking on this. I hope you are right.
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