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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Isn’t she the Hawaiian commie girl?
Don Jr. gets my vote, followed by Eric. Ivanka is way down on the list until she either divorces Jared or he renounces liberalism publicly and through deeds. I think we need about 28 years of Trump (4 Donald, 8 Don, 8 Eric, 8 Barron) to reverse the damage the left has done to our republic since 1992.
I think Trump might as well paint a target on his back if he chooses either Noem or Dr. Carson. Like Harris, Trump should pick the establishment would loath to be president if anything happened to Trump. I would think Navarro or MTG might be better choices. I would also throw in Matt Gaetz if he isn’t chosen to be Trump’s new Attorney General.
The only sibling of Donald J. Trump who is an Art. II, §1, cl. 5 natural-born citizen is Tiffany Trump.
Corey Lewdowski would welcome her 😁
There is nothing in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 US. 649 that says Ark was an Art. II, §1, cl. 5 natural-born citizen. Let’s not forget, that Ark’s parents eventually moved back to China. Ark is a naturalized citizen at birth via 14A §1. Citizenship ascribed by law is naturalized citizenship. Citizenship ascribed by natural law as a natural right is natural citizenship at birth.
I’d like to see Tucker Carlson as veep.
General Flynn to head up ‘intelligence’ and clean out deadwood and ‘weirdos’ who got their jobs based on kink rather than merit...
And Mike Pompeo for VP if Iran becomes a larger threat...
AND NOT A WOMAN BECAUSE SHE’S A WOMAN, AND NOT A BLACK BECAUSE THE PERSON’S BLACK ETC.. NOT A SEXUAL WEIRDO BECAUSE OF THE KINK... MERIT MERIT MERIT...
And the person needs to be MAGA... and qualified to BE PRESIDENT IF NECESSARY.
What does Noem bring to the ticket?
At least she won’t stab him in the back, as NH would.
However, she would be targeted by the left just like SP was.
I also like Kari Lake, Byron Donalds, Mike Lindell, Monica Crowley, Donald Jr., Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk (yeah I know he's not qualified but he's a patriot), Vivek Ramaswamy (not qualified?)..
Trump and Lake BOTH had their elections STOLEN FROM THEM.
Exactly. I like him too but you need some killer instinct in political major league, and he seems too much a Queensberry rules guy.
The only female I'd trust is Sarah Sanders. She can handle herself in the ring and has proven it often. But she won't snag any extra votes and the VP candidate's main job is to add to the tally.
I’d love it if he picked another shrewd business man.
I think career politicians as President are why we are in the mess we are today.
Agree with you 100%. Keri Lake is the right choice.
Pick me...
Joe Fonebone...
Oh, the world would not like me..
His picks are his potential downfall. (Sessions?)
Unfortunately, there just isn’t much to choose from.
Good people don’t want to get into politics, and who could blame them?
VR smells of used car salesman.
HOW ABOUT DAN BODGINO
The black vote is moving toward Trump in a big way and Dr. Carson would seal the deal. I’m not that wild about him but if that’s what it takes to make sure the election isn’t stolen again, then so be it. Just don’t let Mrs. Carson anywhere near a government credit card and no redecorating the Observatory, not even one couch cushion.
Dr. Ben Carson
A joke, no doubt.
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