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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If so, cross him off the list. We don’t need that crap again.
“I’d like to see Tucker or Jordan personally”
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Tucker is my Dad’s favorite for the role.
Either Tucker or Jordan would be interesting, to say the least.
“I believe Mike Pompeo stabbed Trump in the back a couple of months ago.”
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Not only that, but it was Pompeo that long ago announced that he had the list of
US State governors the government of CHINA deems “Cooperative”, yet once
that secret Chinese Bio Lab was accidentally discovered in California, I have
NOT heard Pompeo make a peep about checking the OTHER China cooperating
states for similar secret bio-labs on our soil.
Steven Miller for Attorney General.
This is the most important post for Trump to fill.
>>>Excellent suggestion. PDJT certainly was burned by two disastrous AGs and Miller is already at work with his legal foundation.
As far as Veep possibilities, just saw NJ Congressman Jeff Van Drew on Newsmax, who met Trump at the White House after switching from being a Dem. He’s endorsed PDJT and might prove helpful in swinging New Jersey and perhaps NY to vote for Trump.
I like Kari Lake but think she needs to have a little elective office experience under her belt. Also, she would be an vital Senate ally for ‘47 which could make her a formidable MAGA contender in 2028.
They can share the adultery ticket.
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Is that really the best you KoS trolls can do? Seriously?
I’m ALMOST starting to feel sorry for you. Man, that was just sad....
Horrible, horrible choices. Both want gays in the military just for starters, but with Trump that may be a given.
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Funny how the same handful of KoS trolls appear on the same threads, without fail. All spewing democrat talking points.
Why, it’s almost as if you are the same person posting under different names.
Just sayin.
After Obama and Kamala, what difference does that make?
Thank you! A typical LIEberal smut smear! With no basis in fact!
AND, that tells us that the LIEberals are scared to death of Trump/Noen!
The main thing to remember about Trump’s veep: he must be viewed by the Deep State as Trump on steroids, thereby creating a fire insurance so that they never again seek to remove him.
Sorta what Rubabaga has with Kampuchea Harris, but, one would hope, competent.
I think it’s hilarious that the morality police around here have no problem with a multiple adulterer as their candidate. The guy cannot keep a promise to his wife and you expect him to care about you?
its laughable.
But you guys go ahead and nominate whomever you want.
F off KoS troll...F off. You haven’t been taken seriously here for a long time.
Get your liberal insane ass out of here.
OR? we will continue to bat your stupid ass around like a cat playing with a toy full of catnip.
Meow....
Vivek RamaSwampy.
H/T to MissFreedomSeeker.
Being opposed to gays in the military and taxpayer funded gender transition surgeries is a leftist talking point? You’ve clearly been mislead by your leader, I suggest you find a new one, like I did.
“I believe Mike Pompeo stabbed Trump in the back a couple of months ago.”
He might have a couple months ago. He definitely did about a year ago. I posted the links here last week.
You really do think you ared fooling people with your stupid leftwing talking points, don’t you.
Add liar to the list of who you are.
You NEVER supported Trump.
You trolls are all the same and everyone here at FR can see you for exactly who you are.
Go back to KoS with your tail between your legs kid...
Good one. Beware, the True Believers will consider this blasphemy.
Yes I did ,as my posting history clearly shows. You’re just having trouble accepting that things have changed since 2019. Drastically.
Your words are meaningless.
Your hatred for Trump is clear. NOONE goes from supporting Trump to hating Trump like you do. Doesn’t happen.
Desantis is toast, he just hasn’t admitted it.
Will you vote for Trump in the general or are you now “all in for Nikki Mcrombush??
Or are you still on the paid Desantis disrupter train? Gonna drive that car over the cliff??
Which is it??? Not that you would ever give an honest answer. That isn’t why you are here.
And like I said earlier...funny how the small handful of pretend Desantis “supporters always jump on the same thread at the same time.
Huh...odd, right?
LMAO....
You NEVER supported Trump.
‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’
Yes I did ,as my posting history clearly shows. You’re just having trouble accepting that things have changed since 2019. Drastically.
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OK, now I get it. That is when your brain injury occured.....damn...it all makes sense now.
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