Posted on 06/24/2024 6:47:44 PM PDT by conservative98
Republicans' top pick to be Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate, according to a new poll by The Economist/YouGov.
DeSantis, who was initially considered Trump's top contender for the candidacy but quickly dropped out from the primaries after a sweeping defeat in Iowa, has said he is not interested in the position.
However, over four in ten respondents who identify as Republicans chose him as their preferred pick, while 40% of independents who lean toward the GOP giving the same answer.
The poll showed that Florida Senator Marco Rubio followed suit with 27% of respondents choosing him as the potential VP. The senator, in turn, is vying for the position, but he is reportedly not willing to audition for it.
According to The New York Times, he has taken a low-key approach. Aides and donors view him as one of several options who would pose little risk of creating unwanted distractions for a candidate already facing multiple legal threats.
At the same time, he is also known to have a strong relationship with Susie Wiles, a fellow Floridian and Trump campaign senior adviser who is coordinating the search for a running mate.
But a potential Trump-Rubio ticket may run into some issues, starting from within. Rubio's quietness on the campaign trail has perplexed Trump, who has privately wondered how much the senator actually wants the job, according to two people familiar with the subject.
Similarly, Trump has told advisers that Rubio would have to move out of the state, according to The Times, as the Constitution potentially bars two residents from the same state from sharing a presidential ticket.
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That is a flat-out cultist lie.
There was nothing he could have done about the Mar-A-Lago raid. It’s a federal case. A state governor cannot do anything to stop it.
But the Trumpkins don’t care. They think it’s a good club to beat up DeSantis, and that’s all that matters.
Stabbed him in the back? How?
Sorry, I know you want to believe that, but it’s a lie.
Maybe, but FWIW, http://www.trumpburgum.com redirects to the Trump campaign website.
I like Tulsi, but given her history, I don’t think I want her a heartbeat away from the presidency. Maybe Secretary of Defense.
Best governor in America, winning for conservative, constitutionalist, America First principles daily.
Which comment are you referring to?
Gabbard or Sanders as VP? Both help Trump, Gabbard the most--former Dem like Trump, an Independent, views are moderate like Trump, woman, person of color, attractive, which helps with Trump, and a veteran. Checks off a lot of boxes.
President Trump as Florida resident and too late to change? Yes, I think so, since he has filed paperwork to run for President as a resident of Florida. Not sure if he can change. A VP, just nominated and not filed, like Cheney years ago, can change.
That’s not true.
Where were you during the primaries? Trump did anything but waht you're sayign.
Also a Floridian. Same problem as DeSantis or Rubio.
That is a flat-out cultist lie. Period.
And you are sure free to think that. All I’m doing is giving my opinion. And I’m right.
No, you are not right.
Your opinion.
Close. The electors have to choose one. Of course they vote Trump but can’t vote DeSantis ir Rubio. But if the ticket gets enough elsewhere it wouldn’t matter. The VP would just get 30 votes less than the Prez. If the are over 300, no problem.
Unless the ticket have 300 votes. Prez 300, VP 270.
Only one parent is required.
Sanders has only been gov just over a year. Bad look to jump to higher office already. DeSantis actually thought about it in 2020.
If the ticket got 300 plus EVs, moot. The VP can afford to lose the Fla 30 votes.
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