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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I’m calling it now. He’s going to pick Kristi Noem.
Nah, can't be true. The MSM tells us over and over that the Trump White House was always total chaos.
Those choices would certainly make for an interesting 4 (or more) years...
GMTA. Said same on another thread a few days ago. She'd be a great pick. I'd be smiling ear to ear on voting day, voting Trump/Noem.
They can share the adultery ticket.
I think you are correct. Kristi Noem checks most boxes except diverse and swing state.
Trump/Noem it is.
Has there ever been any corroboration of that rumor?
Any PROOF?
Defense Secretary: Vivek Ramaswamy
Horrible, horrible choices. Both want gays in the military just for starters, but with Trump that may be a given.
One of the people he can not pick is Nikki.
He can not pick Nikki.
The TDS butthurt is strong, with you.
My number one VP choice is Rand Paul.
You guys are just so excited about losing. If you thought the Red Wave in ‘22 was a bust…just wait until you run those two.
Aside from the perverts here on FR lusting after her…the rest of the country will just shake their heads.
Good luck with that.
Kristi Noem? Based on what?
For one thing, she isn’t even mentioned in the article, unlike Ben Carson.
Why would she be better?
You sound jealous.
Jealous, or, scared.
Maybe a combo.
Get help.
I prefer Lauren Boebert. I know she’ll be strong on the 2nd amendment. The only problem with her is that the media will give her the Sarah Palin treatment. In that case, might as well as go with Vivek (seriously).
I’m not opposed to Dr. Carson as VP choice but I think Trump’s VP choice will be the defacto MAGA, America First candidate in 2028. Not sure Carson’s aggressive enough to be President. I would vote for Don Jr. in 2028. He’s seen first hand the dangers to personal liberty that Liberals/Progressives pose.
copied notes on Ramaswampy...
More reasons Ramaswampy shouldn’t be part of Trump’s Cabinet
• US presidential candidate rising in polls wants to end US military aid to Israel by 2028 https://allisrael.com/vivek-ramaswamy-says-he-wants-to-end-u-s-military-aid-to-israel-by-2028
• DC_Draino https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1685050142783590400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Vivek announced on Twitter Space he wants America to enter into Obama’s TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) Said Trump got it wrong by pulling out Translation: He wants to outsource more middle class jobs to Asia
• Swampy Character https://t.me/MissFreedomSeeker/11865
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