The obvious choices aren’t on the list, Youngkin of VA, Greg Abbott of TX and Mike Pompeo of KS. Of the seven on the list, Ben Carson would make the best VP. Carson is a national treasure.
Those that are on the list show that Trump in some sense is considering a diverse list.
I’ll comment on a few:
Carson - has a very good rapport with Trump, and maybe could be the difference-maker in his home state of Michigan. Carson served well in Trump’s first cabinet, and would make a good vice president or counselor to the president.
DeSantis - no charisma, came across as a policy wonk during the early primary period; but, being term-limited as Governor of FL, he is well suited for a cabinet position. attorney general?
Vance, Rubio, Scott, Stefanik, Donalds - each Senator is precious, and so are Congressman in leadership positions. We do not elect a dictator in the country, but the head of the executive branch of government within a system of checks and balances. We need to win the Senate and keep the House so Trump can easily get his nominees through the Senate and so we can get control of the budget. With large enough majorities in the Congress, we can fix immigration, S.S. and Medicare, income and health security, and everything else that has gone from bad to worse under Biden.
Burgum - like Youngkin, but ND is in the bag and Youngkin expands the playing field. Burgum, like the other governors being mentioned, would be a good candidate for a cabinet-level position. energy?
Vivek Ramaswamy - not ready for VP, even for the precocious, age is a consideration; but, would make a good candidate for a cabinet-level position. health and human services?
I prefer General Flynn myself ...
I agree, and I love the guy, but he isn't candidate material. He's not quick and articulate enough, and he hasn't got it in him to be tough as nails. That's not a bad trait in a person, but it's not helpful in a presidential candidate. We need a sharp, quick-witted, articulate fighter.
“Burgum, like the other governors being mentioned, would be a good candidate for a cabinet-level position. energy?”
Governors and senators have historically underperformed as cabinet secretaries. Tommy Thompson, Rick Perry, etc., fizzled instead of sizzled.