Posted on 06/11/2024 10:08:30 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Media are reporting that V.P. vetting paperwork has been sent out to the following people:
1. Doug Burgum
2. Marco Rubio
3. J.D. Vance
4. Tim Scott
5. Byron Donalds
6. Elise Stefanik
7. Ben Carson
Accepting that the media has this right, which is always circa 50/50 — though yes, the list seems reasonably accurate — how would the prospects rank?
1. Ben Carson.
Positives: What’s not to like? Everyone’s favorite uncle. Well mannered, dignified, well spoken, accomplished in his tenure at HUD, loyal to Trump. Vetted, passionate Christian and would signal to the black community Trump’s commitment to advancing their interests, which could be vital in the key states of Pennsylvania, Michigan (Michigan native), and Wisconsin.
Negatives: May be seen as too extreme on abortion, a key Dem talking point. Perceived as presidential material if something happened to Trump? Open to attack as an ”Uncle Tom” by the extreme Dem partisans, but that could work against them.
2. Marco Rubio
Positives: Vastly experienced, perceived as capable of stepping into the office if required. Would further solidify the Hispanic shift to the GOP, which could be vital in Arizona; Nevada; and Georgia, which has one of the fastest growing Hispanic communities.
Negatives: Apart from the Dems endlessly bringing up Trump’s 2016 attacks on “Little Marco,” etc. and his SOTU response perceived failure, there are no negatives. There is a (Dem-promoted) perception that he is lacking energy, but the campaign would take care of that. The “both from the same state” meme would be easily handled.
3. Tim Scott
Positives: Much the same as Dr. Carson’s, but with the addition of being younger and coming across as more vital.
Negatives: Again, somewhat the same as Carson’s, but with even more Dem scurrilous attacks on his relationship with his girlfriend.
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TTIWWVivek
As a reminder, both Art. II, Sec. 1 and the 12th Amendment say that electors must vote for at least one person on the presidential/vice presidential slate who is from a state other than their own. This goes back to the days when the president and vice president ran separately.
It’s never been tested now that they’re part of a joint ticket. Wisdom suggests that, if Trump has Rubio or Donalds as his Veep, Democrats will try to invalidate Florida’s Electoral College count.
I’d like to see Mark Robinson just so that it would be doubling the enjoyment of watching the campaign, eviscerating Kamaltoes during the debates (or finding some excuse to not show up), watching lieberal heads explode daily etc....
Thought Tim recently got married.
Rubio Negatives: supported and voted for the Gang of 8 Amnesty bill in 2012. Total phony
Scott Negatives: endorsed Lisa Murkowski. Total phony.
When push came to shove, these two were on the other side.
I like Ben Carson.
But Democrats could invalidate Florida Electoral College Delegates, but only for either Trump or his VP....not for both.
The rest of that statement notes that Trump could just take up residence in another state, if he chooses a Florida resident.
(Of the list, I’ve liked what I’ve seen of several, especially Stefanik...)
“Have you ever been arrested?”
I have many problems with this person’s assessment.
It is a poor job actually and leaves out key negatives about a few.
Oh good grief. Anyone who says that has to have absolute political amnesia. Rubio is a Deep State asset, quintessential GOPe, and has been Mr. Amnesty for his entire career until 5 minutes ago.
Tim and Marco are both poor choices.
It’s like the big fella on the radio. No one can replace him so this is really a non-factor.
Johnny Carson-no equal.
Vince Lombardi.
Any others?
To be honest I don't know much of his stance on many issues but I think he would be a pick I can support. He is from FL so the residency thing would have to be worked out.
The smartest thing I’ve heard anyone say on this topic is that Trump needs to pick someone the left would detest as much as he. Its his security.
I was listening to a youtube clip the other day and thought to myself; “this guy sounds like another Trump and I wonder if he is interested in entering the political arean.
This guy = “Mr. Wonderful”. Kevin O’Leary.
O’Leary is a born leader and knows how to get things done just like Trump. Probably won’t happen but someone to think about.
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