Posted on 03/21/2023 1:23:48 PM PDT by RandFan
While there are a lot of choices, the early betting is on a Capitol Hill firebrand uniquely poised to bring in the libertarian wing of the GOP, which could provide a bump of 3% to 4% of the vote.
“There are only two realistic GOP nominees: Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis,” said an adviser to House Republicans who is also close to several past conservative presidential candidates.
Since neither is likely to pick the other as a running mate, the adviser offered libertarian Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) as a good fit.
“Rand Paul as VP for either eliminates the need for a libertarian nominee or third-party candidate," the adviser said. "And having that extra 3%-4% moving to the Republican ticket in 10-12 key states would be the margin of victory."
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
“”You NEVER give up a Senate seat.””
I think Rand Paul is smarter than given credit here. WHY would he want the VP spot? He’s the best man for just about ANY job I can think of but not one at “second fiddle.” He’s too good and smart for that!!!
FOR President - YES!!!!!!! But I bet he still wouldn’t want to get in the pig pen with the rest of the pigs. Life’s too short to wallow in the DC muck!
“”Worked so well with Sessions.””
THAT was sure a boo-boo!!!!!!
Who is the anonymous adviser?
The article isn’t worth a bucket of warm spit, either.
“”VP is an absolute USELESS position!!””
Absolutely - couldn’t agree more!!!!!
It hasn’t been done before but Rand could run domestic policy. Trump is needed on the world stage. He could be his own SOS and keep the rest of the world from starting a war. The sos gig would not be eliminated. Just downsized while the head of the department would be ceremonial. Rand sets himself up for ‘28. He’d be a great POTUS some day. It’s better before he turns 70.
“How do you get 1%?”
I’ve always said it should be Rand Paul ! I’m just not 100% Trump, yet. I’m not a DeSantis fan either.
But, Rand Paul would be good.
Like Obama did?
Like Biden did?
I like the idea—let Rand Paul Be there—he could give Trump the know how of Public office Pence never gave him. He would make a good president if Trump should fall.
I agree, he is pro-American and has the guts to fight back.
I think Rand would be a great choice...But. Far too often he’s the only one in the Senate that makes sense. And that is a place that needs some common sense.
Senator Rand is excellent but I am uncomfortable with giving up his Senator seat in wishy washy Kentucky home of McConnell and Democrat Governor Beshear.
i would like that...
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