Posted on 12/27/2023 8:02:03 PM PST by bitt
Given the recent discussions about a potential Vice President pick by Donald Trump, several people have asked for my perspective.
Because I look at the office of the presidency slightly different than most, and specifically because the real challenge that needs to be addressed is located deep inside each institution of government, my perspective on the running mate is somewhat different than most.
The Vice President is the safety mechanism for continuity of government in the event that something happens to the President.
Additionally, for the unique nature of the 2024 election, the VP pick technically becomes the 2028 MAGA candidate by default and general intention. Therefore, the selection of Trump’s running mate holds a greater weight of importance given the single term objective.
The primary factor of President Trump’s pick for VP should be, who will be the 2028 nominee.
Prior to President Trump’s first term in office, traditionally the role of the Vice-President, the actual tasks they are assigned to carry out, were generally ceremonial in nature. However, President Trump approached the VP role differently, and gave substantive policy initiatives to Vice President Mike Pence. [Pence proved he was not a good executive]
It should also be remembered that another unique aspect to President Trump’s term was his control over every of aspect of economic policy and trade. This level of economic focus, with controls completely retained by President Trump, was then used as a mechanism to influence President Trump’s foreign policy.
As stated by several Trump economic officials when describing the Trump doctrine, “economic security is national security.” The America-First outlook was a domestic economic focus, used as a lever to influence foreign policy activity.
As a consequence, the President Trump economic team was extremely stable throughout his term. USTR Robert Lighthizer, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, CEA Chairman Larry Kudlow and Trade/Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro all worked in close coordination on their specific assignments that were instructions from President Trump.
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You are incorrect. Give up that ridiculous argument. SCOTUS has already decided what constitutes a natural born citizen. You make yourself look ignorant and foolish
I’d vote for Laz
I agree. Though she doesn’t bring many delegates, she is highly competent and should be a good VP.
As a real longshot,... Tulsa Gabbard
No thanks. He’s said some real odd things of late
Like what?
Noem mean tits in Thai
Rick Grennell!!!!!
I’m not wrong. Vivek is not a natural born Citizen. He even admitted his parents weren’t US citizens when he was born. He’s an anchor baby.
The MAGA party could not care less about character when it comes to their leader and his choices.
None of the pro-abortion females will be voting the Repub ticket anyway. So it shouldn’t matter how strict her position is on that subject as far as alienating any Trump voters is concerned.
Yup. Rand Paul man is smart, and serious. He’s one of the few who fights the fight, among other things, against waste and for reducing the debt. Too bad no one listens to his very wise advice.
You are an idiot. His parents mean zero. HE was born in the US. SCOTUS has already ruled on this. You just sound ignorant
Like joe comments about Trump
You are correct!
Cite the Supreme Court case!
Elise Stefanik, please.
Agreed. Unfortunately, there are some people here who like to flaunt their ignorance. Keep fighting the good fight.
I hope it is Mark Robinson!
VP is there to advance Trump’s policies and be competent enough to step in if needed. VP’s who are looking ahead to their own ambitions in 2028 may not loyally champion what Trump wants done.
I like Josh Hawley. Not impressed with Kristi. She caved on the transgenders on women’s sports. Like Sarah Huckabee or Kari Lake.
Nikki Haley is a nightmare whose political ambitions need to be crushed into oblivion in 2024.
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