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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NTSA.
What’s in it for DeSantis?
Fortune and glory, MR. Fortune and glory.
Trump would have to move from Florida, and I don’t see that happening.
It’s better to remain as the Governor than to be VP.
Per the US Constitution, the President and Vice-President cannot be from the same state.
Every mention of the dozen or so possible VP picks brings out controversy. A bad sign.
Hope the announcement will not cause 70% of supporters to bitterly back out because they hate the VP. /S
Before attacking me think about the names “Noem” and “Nikki”.
I doubt very much that it will be DeSantis.
If Rubio can move out of state so can anyone else. Where there is a will there is a way.
I don’t know what Republican voters are thinking about, but they are not thinking about what it takes to extend and expand MAGA past 2024 to 2028 and beyond. America MUST be saved and the Left defeated.
Trump’s VP will be the presumptive Presidential frontrunner in 2028 after Trump’s wildly successful 4-year term. Politician DeSantis as President in 2028? No.
The ONLY one on the national stage who has consistently stood for the actual plan to bring down the unconstitutional portion of the feds and restore America’s Free Constitutional Republic is non-politician Vivek who does not mince words about what needs to be done to deal with the greatest enemy of America - her own mostly unconstitutional federal government.
Patriots, get a clue!
It would remove DeSantis from FL governor’s office - and he’s probably the best governor in the nation. He should stay in FL and continue to be the best governor in the nation - Trump doesn’t need him to win, and DeSantis will hopefully be a far stronger presidential candidate in 2028.
Due to their seriously negative public treatment of each other this is a non starter for me.
Keep Reagan’s 11th commandment. Disagree about policy but don’t do the personal insults etc. It comes back to bite you.
Doesn’t matter if he’s the favorite of people. It ain’t going to happen.
A common misconception. If they are from the same state you forfeit that state’s electoral votes. 12th amendment. Trump could just declare he’s a resident of NJ, register to vote there, spends bunch of time between now and the election, and it’s fixed. Obviously the governor of the state can’t do that
It will be Desantis…..obvious choice. Too tired to articulate why.. it only makes sense.
“Every mention of the dozen or so possible VP picks brings out controversy. A bad sign.”
I doubt anyone will pass on the opportunity to elect Trump because his VP pick doesn’t compare favorably.
We’ll just have to hold our nose and vote. We can always complain later if it turns out bad. We are used to doing that.
Not true. They can, but the FL delegates can only vote for one of them, not both Trump and Rubio for VP. they would have to vote for someone else for VP which could deny rubio enough votes to become VP.
Just another minor legality the RATS will ignore down the road if they have the chance. Who is going to stop them?
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