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Trump’s New Running Mate Imperative
WSJ ^ | July 7, 2024 | Editorial Board

Posted on 07/07/2024 7:24:53 PM PDT by 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.

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To: BurgessKoch

So, WSJ want Mitt Romney for VP. No surprise there.


41 posted on 07/07/2024 8:17:35 PM PDT by Fireone (Who killed Obama's chef?)
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To: BurgessKoch

WSJ Editorial Board is a bad faith actor. Ignore them.


42 posted on 07/07/2024 8:17:36 PM PDT by eclectic (Liberalism is a mental disorder)
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To: lasereye

He’s all in for Ukraine. Supports the FBI and domestic spying.


43 posted on 07/07/2024 8:19:16 PM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: piytar

Tim Scott? The same Tim Scott that reaffirmed 2 weeks ago that Trump lost the 2020 fair and square?

That Tim Scott?


44 posted on 07/07/2024 8:19:17 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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To: EvilCapitalist

I like Dr Ben Carson. I also like Lt Col (ret) Allen West.


45 posted on 07/07/2024 8:19:52 PM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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To: BurgessKoch

No assistant democrats.
No Tim Scott, Gabbard, Haley, Cheney, Romney, or any of the other deep state sympathizers.
This is for all the marbles, MAGA Conservatives, or it’s over.


46 posted on 07/07/2024 8:22:54 PM PDT by Fireone (Who killed Obama's chef?)
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To: BurgessKoch

Mike Pence worked out so well.


47 posted on 07/07/2024 8:24:03 PM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: All

The only criteria is zero Swamp experience.

That generally means any political career disqualifies.


48 posted on 07/07/2024 8:24:04 PM PDT by Owen
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To: EvilCapitalist

And we would have another 77 year old running for President in 4 years.

Not to mention his milquetoast personality to put everyone to sleep.


49 posted on 07/07/2024 8:27:05 PM PDT by battletank
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To: piytar

Sure hope you are right about Scott. Trump’s #1 criteria for a veep is loyalty and I think that Scott is showing he can be that man.


50 posted on 07/07/2024 8:27:54 PM PDT by MHT
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To: BurgessKoch
He needs a choice who shows mature judgment and has the ability to appeal to anxious and undecided voters.

I feel like I've heard this line before....

Hmm. I say anyone that's been similarly "approved" by insiders as offering stability and maturity should be quickly shunned.

51 posted on 07/07/2024 8:28:12 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie ("We want no Gestapo or Secret Police. F. B. I. is tending in that direction." - Harry S Truman)
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To: piytar

Sure hope you are right about Scott. Trump’s #1 criteria for a veep is loyalty and I think that Scott is showing he can be that man.


52 posted on 07/07/2024 8:28:28 PM PDT by MHT
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To: BurgessKoch

I like Dr.Ben Carson. The problem is the last time I saw him be interviewed he looked so tired. What he said was great but he just looked so tired. I hope he is is not having any physical health issues. Love the man.


53 posted on 07/07/2024 8:28:38 PM PDT by willk (Local news media. Just as big an enemy to this country as national media)
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To: EvilCapitalist

I like Dr. Ben Carson too.   I think he exemplifies Teddy Roosevelt's philosophy of "speak softly and carry a big stick".

54 posted on 07/07/2024 8:28:40 PM PDT by Songcraft
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To: Scrambler Bob

If the WSJ says no to Vance, he’s my pick.


55 posted on 07/07/2024 8:28:42 PM PDT by CaptainK ("If life's really hard, at least its short")
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To: EvilCapitalist

Carson +1


56 posted on 07/07/2024 8:30:57 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ )
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To: EvilCapitalist

Too dull & boring. Lacks charisma.


57 posted on 07/07/2024 8:31:08 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (I will be voting for Trump/whoever he picks VP in November. If he loses in 2024, country is toast.)
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To: BurgessKoch

I’m amazed at how many on our side pass off Pompeo as some deep state hack. Why? Because he was Director of the CIA? Yes, he was. Why, exactly? Because DJT sent him into the belly of the beast for that mission. Then, DJT sent him around the world as Secretary of State. If your mission is to slay the Deep State and the globalists, CIA Director and Secretary of State would be the two main avenues of focus and Pompeo alone had two of the most important missions of the DJT first term. Pompeo has always been loyal to DJT and a trusted advisor. He is completely vetted, with no chance of any “surprises” possible with each of the others. A Military man. Patriot. Religious. DJT and Pompeo foreign policy was the sole reason there were no wars during DJT45 reign. I repeat, no war. That fact alone blows up the deep state neoCon tripe. Pompeo is the most qualified out of all of them on the VP list, by far. Ready to go up against Harris or any other highly-qualified Dem VP candidate. Most importantly, ready to be President of the United States on day one, which is, per DJT, the most important qualification for his thinking on choosing a VP, and he is young enough to carry the torch through to 2036. DJT already told us who it’s going to be. The most qualified. That’s Pompeo, and it will be a great choice.


58 posted on 07/07/2024 8:36:13 PM PDT by Christopher592
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To: catnipman

I thought one of the qualifications was saying the election was stolen. Tim thinks it was done fair and square.


59 posted on 07/07/2024 8:40:57 PM PDT by roving (Deplorable Erectionists Listless Vessel )
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To: Christopher592

He wanted to assassinate Julian with no trial.


60 posted on 07/07/2024 8:42:48 PM PDT by roving (Deplorable Erectionists Listless Vessel )
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