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Donald Trump says Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on vice president short list
Texas Tribune ^ | 03/01/2024 | Matthew Watkins

Posted on 03/01/2024 12:19:16 PM PST by Responsibility2nd

Donald Trump said Thursday during a visit to the Texas-Mexico border that Gov. Greg Abbott is “absolutely” on his short list of potential vice presidential candidates for his 2024 run.

During a joint interview with Abbott on Fox News, the former president was asked by host Sean Hannity whether Abbott was under consideration for the position. Trump responded that Abbott is “a spectacular man” and he was honored when Abbott endorsed him for president last year.

“And he’s done a great job,” Trump said. “Yeah, certainly he would be somebody that I would very much consider.”

“So he’s on the list?” Hannity said.

“Absolutely, he is,” Trump replied, as Abbott looked on.

(Excerpt) Read more at texastribune.org ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: finesse; gregabbott; niceofhimtosay; texas; trump; vp
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To: Jim W N

I’m thinking Vivek right along with you. And you know what I think - it was decided a LONG time ago, contrary to what is being said now. Although there’s a nice Italian guy, Pino Grigio who I’m considering.


21 posted on 03/01/2024 1:29:56 PM PST by JudyinCanada (The left is loathsome, beyond anything I could have believed.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

He could be a good running ... er ... rolling ... mate.


22 posted on 03/01/2024 1:32:01 PM PST by x
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To: Night Hides Not

ok, then get Patrick elected gov.


23 posted on 03/01/2024 1:33:49 PM PST by devane617 (Discipline Is Reliable, Motivation Is Fleeting..)
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To: x

Booo. That’s terrible.

That’s something I would say.


24 posted on 03/01/2024 1:34:46 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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bla bla bla. Youngkin is VP. Cruz is AG.


25 posted on 03/01/2024 1:37:46 PM PST by StAnDeliver (TrumpII)
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To: JudyinCanada

I think you’re right. Trump told us about two months ago that he’d already made up his mind. All of that plus what Vivek was preaching from day one plus an inner sense from the Lord I think, added up to me feeling that Vivek was the man.


26 posted on 03/01/2024 1:39:26 PM PST by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Yeeesss!!!
27 posted on 03/01/2024 1:39:34 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Among the many VP choices facing former President Trump this time around, and things being what they are, and if the Democrats win back Congress next year and are successful in removing Trump from the presidency using 14A §3, I think Allen B. West would be Trump's best VP pick. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, a former Member of the US Congress from Florida, the Executive Director for The American Constitutional Rights Union, and a former Texas GOP Chair. Check out You Own Nothing
28 posted on 03/01/2024 1:41:03 PM PST by batazoid (Plainclothes cop at Capital during Jan 6 riot...)
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To: Fai Mao

Thank you-and I want gov Abbott to stay right here for another term-he is needed for the foreseeable future, as is AG Paxton. And there is no excuse for people to use a person’s disability to downplay their qualification for a job or political office-that is REAL discrimination. Gov Abbott is a paraplegic-he is not mentally retarded, is not mentally ill, and is not disabled by 2 major brain injuries, like FJB.

And you are spot on concerning the funding-considering how much we pay to the fed, I think our gov has shown remarkable restraint in how little of that amount he claws back into the state’s pocket. Drastically lower the taxes and then tell the fed to fo...


29 posted on 03/01/2024 1:59:04 PM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to sadldle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: Jim W N

Abbott is probably thinking to himself. I hope Trump wins, but if the Democrats steal this one Texas is going to secede. I live in Arkansas and am from Louisiana. If everything goes to hell I would hope to join Texas and pick up Oklahoma and Missouri as well.


30 posted on 03/01/2024 2:00:39 PM PST by Bayou Dittohead
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To: Responsibility2nd

Josh Hawley for VP.

Of course, he’ll make Dem and MSM heads explode. He knows how to politically street fight too.

But he’s telegenic looking and speaks very well.

Now Missouri is a safe state for the GOP - but I can’t see him hurting the ticket.


31 posted on 03/01/2024 2:05:55 PM PST by MplsSteve
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To: Bayou Dittohead

Although all of the above is possible, I don’t think the world will yet plunge into utter darkness which will happen as soon as America drowns.

The Left will get its way, just not yet IMO.

BTW, it it did happen, I live in New Mexico and would shuffle right over to Texas. But I’m not completely sold on Texas because the real deal will be the FIRST STATE to refuse federal funding and go independent, like the states are supposed to be. IMO Texas should do that NOW regardless of the 2024 election.


32 posted on 03/01/2024 2:14:41 PM PST by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

hOORAY!


33 posted on 03/01/2024 2:19:43 PM PST by ABStrauss (I miss Rush! )
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To: Texan5; Fai Mao
I looked it up. This is but one reason why Texas will not secede.

 

Which states received the most money from the federal government?

The federal government provides funds through various overlapping programs. As a result, the proportion of federal aid in state revenues is determined by the combined funding received by both state and local governments.

In terms of overall aid, the five states which received the most federal aid were:

 

However, this report goes on to say that Texas is not all that depended on FedGov as are other states.

34 posted on 03/01/2024 2:32:43 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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To: JudyinCanada

How about Cha R. Donnay?


35 posted on 03/01/2024 2:41:55 PM PST by Fledermaus (Is it me, or all of a sudden have the buried trolls come out on FR like cicadas? It's all noise.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

If they count SS and Medicare those numbers are meaningless


36 posted on 03/01/2024 2:43:46 PM PST by Fledermaus (Is it me, or all of a sudden have the buried trolls come out on FR like cicadas? It's all noise.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

How much is the PanTex Nuclear facility worth to the US?


37 posted on 03/01/2024 2:44:00 PM PST by Fai Mao (Starve the Beast and steal its food.)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Dan Patrick is my choice for VP.

He is very telegenic, and I love his passion. He would tear Kamala up in a debate.

38 posted on 03/01/2024 2:45:20 PM PST by volare737
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To: Fledermaus

Oh yes....Cha R. Donnay is a fine, fine, candidate!


39 posted on 03/01/2024 2:47:20 PM PST by JudyinCanada (The left is loathsome, beyond anything I could have believed.)
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To: BigFreakinToad

Depends on how many republican senators we end up with.


40 posted on 03/01/2024 2:53:29 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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