Posted on 07/04/2016 9:27:24 AM PDT by Helicondelta
Donald Trump announced he would meet with Sen. Joni Ernst on Monday, one of several recent names dropped on his Twitter feed that are fueling speculation over his highly-anticipated vice presidential selection. "I look forward to meeting @joniernst today in New Jersey. She has done a great job as Senator of Iowa!" Trump tweeted early Monday.
Ernst's name appeared in reports on VP shortlists over the weekend, and a senior Trump adviser confirmed to CNN that Ernst is being considered.
Trump also doled out some conspicuous praise for Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, who have also been floated as potential running mates.
Trump tweeted his approval of Cotton's performance in an interview on Meet the Press on Sunday: "Senator Tom Cotton was great on Meet the Press yesterday. Despite a totally one-sided interview by Chuck Todd, the end result was solid!" Trump wrote.
(Excerpt) Read more at edition.cnn.com ...
PLEASE Not pig castrating Joni Ernst. THAT Alone will turn off all women....as it did for me.
Jim Kolbe - Former Congressman from Arizona
I think Trump pretty much is THAT person. He has been winning -- against all odds and against all Republican elite forces against him. I was just thinking that the one weakness he may have is with dealing with the Congress. So, someone to help with that would be nice.
None of these is my dream candidate, but at this stage I'm just happy that Marco Rubio and John Kasich aren't on the short list.
Bull
She didn't need to do anything. She served later by dodging sniper fire in Kosovo. < / sarcasm >
Except if it’s that dope Christie
Tom Cotton is the best choice out of these three.
Why pick someone who nobody’s heard of or can bring in additional votes, what’s wrong with Manafort? What the hell is an Ernst?
Yes, that is a problem. While he has stated otherwise over recent years, beyond a pardon, I don’t think he’s done anything whatsoever to protect 2nd amendment rights. I like him but, yes, that is a disqualifying challenge.
What’s bull? That Trump is no conservative, or Christie is no moderate?
That Trump should habe a moderate for VP. This country doesn’t need future moderate presidents.
Christie is a moderate?
You said Christie was a moderate and in some ways I would say he definitely is.
Ah, but he’s not really a moderate. I only said he was, and I was being very, very sarcastic.
I don’t think it’s politically correct, but it’s correct politically. Every vote is gold. There is a swath of undecideds/millenials/independents that hold the anti-woman meme on Trump. A woman VEEP would corral some of those voters.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.