Posted on 07/15/2024 12:27:05 PM PDT by Morgana
Donald Trump has picked Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, choosing a grassroots favorite ahead of more seasoned political operators.
The former president left it until the last possible moment, using all his showman skills to leave the world guessing, before opting for 39-year-old Vance after the Republican National Convention had already begun in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Vance swept to national attention when he published his bestselling memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' in 2016, the year Trump was elected president.
He has been a senator for less than two years but has established himself as one of the fiercest defenders of Trump’s 'Make America Great Again' agenda, especially when it comes to foreign policy, trade and immigration.
The former venture capitalist and U.S. Marine had initially been critical of Trump.
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“despite his young age”
His young age might be plus.
Good, solid choice!
The thought has to be not only who could lead if something, God forbid, happens to President Trump, but also who could carry on this new patriotic reform for the next 8-12 years.
Pray for both men’s safety!
Trump Ad Vance!!
OK. Fine. So long as he’s not a cackling moron or a DEI pick.
What a great pick. Pro life family man, lets all get on board the Trump train. MAGA.
I’ll post some links in a little bit.
IMO a mistake. Not as big a mistake as Pence for sure.
What can we expect from President Vance beginning 2028? Will he lead the anti-political effort to dismantle the 80%+, $3 trillion unconstitutional portion of the feds that NO ONE except Vivek talks about?
IMO, Trump has not done what’s necessary to extend and expand MAGA in 2028 and beyond.
You're an idiot.
Interesting because you just tell lies, I actually back up what I say. Lot less longer than I have. Why don’t you swear allegiance to this country not foreign countries?
YES!!!! MAGA!!!!!
Shhhhhh do not give demoRats any winning issues.
Hopefully we don’t get any more Indians invading America after Trump/Vance are elected.
JD was blowing up the internet and news source rumors in the last 24 hours. Apparently they were right.
I wonder if his comments after the shooting which pissed off the idiot liberals suddenly elevated him into 1st place.
Saw “Hillbilly Elegy”. Definitely intriguing.
I figured that when I saw the video of the multi-car escort from Vance’s home this morning.
If Vance will hold on to his conservative stance and refused to bow down to the left, he can be a successful VP and then serve as President for eight years. If he fails us, he will serve as VP for four and then be gone.
Vance was great in response to the East Palestine oil spill and really stood up for his constituents Hopefully, he will stand up for our nation.
How are Melania and Barron holding up. I bet Barron's p*****.
Yup...i remeber the 18 mo cut off.
Trump may have plans for Vivek that give him plenty of room to dismantle the behemoth.
As for your disappointment that he hasn’t done enough for us, take a hike.
What winning issues? You think the Democrats are now going to be pro-life and anti-minimum wage? Second of all, now that Trump has an almost insurmountable lead, you think this is the time to shift far to the left?
Indians are the most productive people in USA, with highest average income per person in USA. Opposite end are illegal invaders who are dependent on welfare and have no marketable higher level skills.
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