One of the governors would be a good complement to Trump, Christie or Walker are my choices. Both have experience running a “purple” state, both have taken on unions and other entrenched forces and won, and both have downsized their state governments and are operating them efficiently. They have also both been vetted, and whatever skeletons were in their closets are old news and no big deal.
The problem is, Christie is NJ and Trump already has NJ. Plus he’d be better as Attorney General. Walker would bring some geographical diversity and is a good administrator who could actually “get things done”, such as eliminting federal departments and cutting costs.
Kasich has done a very good job in Ohio but I think he’s maybe too squishy for Trump, who would be wanting to FIRE him the first time he started in about Ohio or Mailmen.
Outside government - many choices. I don’t think he would pick Fiorina, but a strong proven female executive who may have a bit more government or similar administrative experience would be a good choice. Palin is too polarizing, but maybe a Suzanna Martinez (NM Governor) or someone from the business world.
Very well put.
Agreed. No way can you have two North Easterners on the ticket.
Ksick as much as I hate to say it would be a good pick as Ohio is a swing state that Trump needs to win. And he’s a good party nag and does what he’s told. Nobody wants to pick a guy who has too much naked ambition for VP because you always have to look over your shoulder. Trump is going to want a foot soldier for VP. I certainly would.
A vice president doesn't eliminate federal departments or cut costs. If that doesn't come from the president then the vice president can't do anything. If it comes from the president then who the vice president is would be irrelevant. Especially a governor, who has no experience in getting things through Congress.