Posted on 03/28/2024 9:08:30 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
By all accounts, President Trump’s search for a running mate is entering the home stretch.
And just like that, four of the 12 leading contenders that Axios profiled just two weeks ago are out—for now, anyway.
Many expect Trump to choose a woman, a black, or a Hispanic to be his running mate, operating on the thesis that Trump just needs more diversity points to get over the hump next fall.
We will, of course, support President Trump, no matter his choice. We want Trump to win in 2024, and we want his political revolution to win in the annals of history. Making the right call for vice president is crucial to both of those desires. And in Revolver’s view, simply picking a “diverse” candidate is not the way to go. Instead, the answer is clear: Among the names still being considered for the role of Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance leads the pack.
Most reports have Trump down to a small stable of likely picks, and on Tuesday, Bloomberg released a report that, if true, narrows the field even more:
Donald Trump has ruled out Vivek Ramaswamy as his running mate and is instead eyeing the entrepreneur for a Cabinet job, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Republican presidential nominee sizes up a possible administration.
Trump personally told Ramaswamy he won’t be his vice presidential pick, according to people briefed on the discussion, but is considering him for posts including Homeland Security secretary.
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Trump is known to change his mind about personnel and policy, but for now, he isn’t satisfied with his roster of vice presidential possibilities. Stefanik, the No. 3 House Republican, is seen as lacking a national profile, fundraising base, or ability to deliver her home of New York state, a long-held pipe dream for Trump,...
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Vance should stay in the Senate. Vivek is the correct answer to gain the youth vote.
Vivek is the guy.....if he can remain loyal.
No. Take no GOP sitting senator and risk a Senate seat in the election. Someone is unthinkingly promoting J.D. Vance and not considering larger consequences.
I have to agree, Vance is more important in the Senate. If Vivek’s beliefs are close to his rhetoric, I could accept him as a VP.
Gut feeling...Tim Scott.
I doubt it. Too strongly pro life. Ditto Governor Noem.
The Soros Foundation guy?
Yes that could be a political liability.
I have always liked Allen West. He would be good for VP.
Trump has stated that the VP selection must be someone who is strong and capable of making MAGA the law of the land.
Trump loves the snakes, I’m betting he picks another python.
Again now, Trump's VP will be someone not even mentioned yet. So, you're gonna have to dig a big deeper. Perhaps a LOT deeper.
I'd mention a possibility, but then it would be "mentioned".
Senators make pizz poor Presidents...
Trump/Vance '24
Mike Rowe?
How often are you going to trot out that canard?
Vance should stay in the Senate.“
Right, Trump has Ohio. Vance is needed in the Senate. It’s hard to get a MAGA in there. He should stay where he is. Nothing is more than getting the rats out of the White House. I hate saying it but l think Tulsi helps him the most. The youth vote and women. I know she is very much on the wrong side of some issues but Trump has to win or our country is finished.
No, I still think he’s going to pick Tulsi Gabbard. Vance doesn’t offer anything beyond Trump’s core base.
My hubby agrees with you that Vance should stay in the Senate. I believe that Trump has said that Vivek would NOT be a VP pick; but, that he will be somewhere in his cabinet.
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