Trump’s New Running Mate Imperative

WSJ ^ | July 7, 2024 | Editorial Board

[BurgessKoch]

The need for stability and experience should eliminate the young MAGA-in-a-hurry types like Sen. J.D. Vance or Members of the House.

As the GOP convention nears, and voters focus on the election, the race remains closer than it should be given Mr. Biden’s infirmities. Swing voters still worry about Mr. Trump and the possibility of four more years of turmoil. The former President can help his campaign, and the country, by projecting stability and calm.

We know many readers will think this is impossible, and maybe it is. Yet he showed admirable restraint after the debate last week, letting Democrats implode, until his profane golf-cart outburst.

The opportunity is there to present a reassuring alternative if Mr. Trump wants to take it. And he has a timely opening to send that message with his vice presidential choice in the next week. Now leading in the polls, he doesn’t need an attack-dog VP or someone to rally his core voters. He needs a choice who shows mature judgment and has the ability to appeal to anxious and undecided voters.

[MayflowerMadam]

Yes; you’re right. I remember she replaced LIZard.

[vivenne]

Yep. And Pompeo was CIA and against Trump.

[vivenne]

Youngkin is the Deep State.

[MayflowerMadam]

Tulsi is a Hindu. No matter what else she is or isn’t, she’s a Hindu. We had a Muslim already, and we definitely don’t need another follower of an eastern religion in America’s White House.

[vivenne]

She’s in the House.

[vivenne]

Wrong. It recently was reported, though I always suspected, that Popmeo was working against Trump when in CIA and SEC of State. Not trustworthy.

[vivenne]

Yep.

[vivenne]

Interesting take.

[vivenne]

Thanks for finding and posting. I knew I’d read that Pompeo was not helpful to Trymp.but couldn’t remember exactly what he had done. Not a trustworthy guy.

[vivenne]

Agree.

[central_va]

No Youngkin, he is globalist RINO. The no-Wall Street Urinal can go to H.

[central_va]

No Establishment Republicans.

Hear hear!!!

[central_va]

It should be EXACTLY what the Murdochs do not want.

Bump

[Churchillspirit]

What DID he say?

[central_va]

Trump gets the blame for the “turmoil” they cause?????

[central_va]

WSJ is out of touch with the working class. It is obvious.

[MayflowerMadam]

I don’t care about the F word. The Lord’s name in vain is my red line.

And... if Trump can reverse everything PINO has done, hooray!!

[redfreedom]

Dick Cheney?

He’s too old. Now his Liz Cheney would be a solid winner (for the deep state, that is).

[central_va]

Yuk. Youngkin is an establishment RINO.

[Qiviut]

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