Posted on 02/20/2024 9:50:18 PM PST by libh8er
Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that six Republicans are on his shortlist for a potential running mate and vice president at a town hall on Monday.
In his first hint at who could be his Vice President if he wins the election in November, Trump's list included two former opponents and an ex-Democrat.
Trump, 77, confirmed Florida Governor and one-time foil Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina are all among the ex-rivals being considered.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Florida Republican Byron Donalds, and former Democrat Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard are on his shortlist.
A DailyMail.com poll in New Hampshire found Ramasmway is the top choice to be running mate, followed by Scott in second and Tucker Carlson and Ben Carson in joint third.
'All of those people are good. They're all solid,' Trump told Laura Ingraham Monday night.
Trump said, however, that deciding on a running mate might not be the biggest decision of his campaign.
'The one thing that always surprises me is that the VP choice always has no impact,' he said.
Trump noted that 2008 Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin did have an enormous impact, but faced attacks unlike anyone ever had before.
He then attempted to make his case for what qualities he felt his running mate should bring to the ticket.
'It's a very important position. You would like to get somebody who could help you from the voters' standpoint,' Trump said - but noted he wanted someone with 'common sense.'
DeSantis became a target of Trump's notorious mockery during the primary, though the Florida governor dropped out and endorsed him.
Gabbard, who served several terms in the House of Representatives and ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat, has since left the party ..
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If this is true, which it probably isn’t, then he lied a few weeks ago when he said none of those primary candidates would be considered.
Vivek is a complete and total fraud I cannot for one second believe they are seriously considering this turd. I understand the name dropping to pander to the folks foolish enough to support him, but picking that complete and total fraud would be a dumber decision Than endorsing OZ.
I have supported Trump since 2015, but if that tues is on the ticket that’s a bridge too far for me. I will not be part of putting an flat out corrupt lying fraud and con man into the Vice Presidency
I seriously don’t think for one second they are actually considering him, but if they are they are bringing into their administration a man who lives up to every negative accusation the left has ever made about Trump.
“Personally, I don’t see him picking Gov Desantis”
That would be 100% horrible, and if he were to be that STUPID, I don’t think I’d vote for him.
Pence was bad enough, betraying PDJT at the end. RD already has proven he’s a liar and a deceiver.
Trump/De Santis 2024...
Ramy needs to prove he’s a natural born citizen.
Ben Carson, Byron Donalds, Donald Trump Jr, Krist Noem, Devin Nunes, MTG, and MatT Gaetz
“I hope Donald goes with Ron DeSantis.”right
Right. Hire someone whom already has betrayed you. That’s so smart. 🙄 Fool me once Shane on you ...
And we think Jill Biden is bad. Just wait until Jill DeSantis is second in line to be FLOTUS. PDJT and Melania would need to hire two food tasters
Also, Harmeet was on the RNC Board Of Directors the whole time Ronna was misappropriating funds. A board whose job is is to oversee the operation, including budget. Then she had the nerve to condemn Ronna for doing it. Do. Not. Trust
You are suffering from some kind of ptsd. I know the cause isn’t Vivek. He is just triggering it.
Neither were icky Nikki’s parents, but she is already accepted by RNC. The word parents is absent in Constitution.
Obama’s father was Kenya citizen.
Neither were icky Nikki’s parents, but she is already accepted by RNC. The word parents is absent in Constitution.
Obama’s father was Kenya citizen.
Like I said....... De Santis is the Republican bench.
Yup, same here. As "President of the Senate" the second man really needs to be an adult. DeSantis would be a good choice..
He was asked by Ingram if he is considering those names. He did not name them himself.
“They are on his list, but it doesn’t mean that they are the only candidates.”
Yep - and for those who want to throw a hissy because of DeSantis being on the list - remember that Trump once “talked” with Romney...
One would have to move out of FL first. I don’t see that happening.
Jr is much better as an independent.
he’s pulling votes from slo Jo... team him with Trump and the bulk of those votes go back to Biden.
i’ve felt the same... tho a cabinet position for RFK Jr would also do as it’d give him a chance to fix some of the things he’s passionate about.
Yes Marxism ...he’s passionate about more Marxism!
https://nypost.com/2013/03/10/rfk-son-is-oil-broken-up-over-chavez-death/
https://news.yahoo.com/why-many-libertarians-suddenly-fond-160029097.html
https://www.johnlocke.org/reminding-the-right-about-rfk-jr-s-wrongs/
No the man is an utter fraud, period.
Bought a failed drug. “Reinterpreted” (lied) about the fact the drug had failed 3 trials. Ran around telling people it worked, then finally after scamming everyone for hundreds of millions with his lies released a new actual study that again showed for the 4th time it didn’t work .
He’s a con man and a fraud. Great at telling people what they want to hear but actions never match up with his talk
Man backed company that wanted to give the government full access to your medical records to track covid
He’s a fraud, period
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