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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

Greg Abbott. He’d be great as Trump’s Border Czar, and the Texas LT Governor Dan Patrick is far more conservative than Abbott.


81 posted on 07/07/2024 9:21:58 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!s)
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To: Ancesthntr

Sarah is considered bible belt hick trash to the soccer mom suburban yenta types. IOW she’s not “beautiful” like they are

She’s great though!


82 posted on 07/07/2024 9:21:59 PM PDT by Jaysin (Trump can't be beat, unless the democrats cheat)
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To: HandBasketHell

Trump should pick SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas as his VP.

Or Thomas’s wife!


83 posted on 07/07/2024 9:24:39 PM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: BurgessKoch

The last 3 democrat presidents have no military background at all, Clinton, Obama or Biden. In fact, Clinton was a draft dodger. When it was his turn to step up, he ran and hid. Like all democrats, he’s a cowardly parasite, living off other people’s money, and other people’s sacrifices.
Both Bush presidents were veterans, and Bush 41 was a bona fide war hero.
Trump did not serve, but at least he attended a military academy.

The whole country relies on those who serve in the military, yet democrats seem to hate the veterans.
Since Biden took office, my VA bennies have been reduced and slashed significantly, despite Biden’s claims that he’s taking good care of the veterans. He’s a liar.

I would like to see somebody who at least appreciates the sacrifices made by those who choose to serve, maybe Senator Tom Cotton.


84 posted on 07/07/2024 9:40:42 PM PDT by Thapsus_epiphany (Socialism is a prison, Communism is a death camp )
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To: BurgessKoch

He’s gotta be MAGA. I need a reason to vote when Trump is gone. He’s gotta be younger. This should be the last old man election for a while. No Youngkin No Burgum No Rubio.


85 posted on 07/07/2024 9:59:40 PM PDT by SACK UP
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To: Mariner

Paul would be exciting to me and terrifying to the deep state!


86 posted on 07/07/2024 10:32:01 PM PDT by Theophilus (covfefe)
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To: BurgessKoch

What we need is someone who is prepared to become the standard-bearer for a constitutional republic after Trump. If we just go back to the GOPe then any gains Trump makes will rapidly be lost, the Marxist bureaucratic blob will grow and usurp power again, and we’ll be right back to where we are now. We need someone who understands the need to fight and has the conviction to uphold the Constitution. I really don’t care about much else.


87 posted on 07/07/2024 10:32:32 PM PDT by EnderWiggin1970
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To: OrioleFan

As another O’s fan... I second Allen West! Black Patriot all male, all Texan, a good leader and would draw black voters... that the Rino Establishment hates him is a good sign!


88 posted on 07/07/2024 10:36:38 PM PDT by PalominoGuy ( )
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To: BurgessKoch
This is ridiculous, and should be ignored. The Wall Street Journal is just trying to goad Trump into selecting another Mike Pence. We saw how that went…no thanks. It’s obvious they’re terrified of MAGA specifically, and conservative populism in general, and are trying to ensure that there is no successor after Trump to carry the MAGA banner forward. It’s so transparent what they’re trying to do; they really do think we’re stupid.

And I get sick of hearing the RINO hand-wringers talking about the “chaos” during Trump’s first term. Yes, there was chaos, but it was all fabricated by the left and the complicit RINOs, ala “Russia!, Russia!, Russia!” They were like arsonists running around constantly setting fires and then trying to blame the fire department for the ensuing “chaos.”

89 posted on 07/07/2024 10:36:51 PM PDT by noiseman (The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.)
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To: piytar

No to go-along-to-get-along senators. No backbone, no firm principles.

Have we not learned this by now?


90 posted on 07/07/2024 10:37:58 PM PDT by citizen (Put all LBQTwhatever programming on a new subscription service: PERV-TV)
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To: Lizavetta

3 conservative eunuchs with no impact in recent times.


91 posted on 07/07/2024 10:41:29 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: BurgessKoch

Imperative? Why? So they can descend on this person and haul them off?


92 posted on 07/07/2024 10:43:00 PM PDT by stanne
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To: Ancesthntr

She is clearly the best selection.

She has been all along but the recent debates over the rest clearly drives that point home.

In addition to your points, ofc her dad is an experienced politician that can offer decent advice. If she grew into the role, she would be our successor.

It’s a shame that it doesn’t seem like she is being considered for the position.


93 posted on 07/07/2024 10:47:04 PM PDT by Freest Republican (There is no tyranny that cannot be justified by imbeciles)
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To: Fiji Hill

LOL


94 posted on 07/07/2024 10:50:36 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: Ancesthntr

Too ugly.


95 posted on 07/07/2024 10:51:18 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: EvilCapitalist

Huh? Another Pence?


96 posted on 07/07/2024 10:51:44 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Prince of Space

Carson is squishy. America needs tough, smart leaders. Men who can sit across ruthless sons a bitches and scare the crap out of them with an iron fist. Men like Trump, Reagan, Patton, Curtis LeMay, Winston Churchill, Thatcher…


97 posted on 07/07/2024 10:55:11 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Prince of Space; All

Carson is squishy. America needs tough, smart leaders. Men who can sit across ruthless sons a bitches and scare the crap out of them with an iron fist, and carry on Trump’s policies. Men like Trump, from the past like Reagan, Patton, Curtis LeMay, Winston Churchill, Thatcher…


98 posted on 07/07/2024 10:56:13 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Cobra64

In that case, General Flynn would be a good fit.

Someone took a big shot with him this week as he got bet down to 10/1 third choice from 100/1 before drifting back up to 25/1.

I was excited at the prospect but folks convinced me that he is too controversial.


99 posted on 07/07/2024 10:59:48 PM PDT by Freest Republican (There is no tyranny that cannot be justified by imbeciles)
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To: piytar

I can’t picture Tim Scott as president, can you? I prefer Byron Donalds or Vivek. Vivek is equally energetic as Trump and would be best at carrying his platform forward. Also, relatively YOUNG and not a LIFE-LONG SWAMP CREATURE.


100 posted on 07/07/2024 10:59:52 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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