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Trump’s Subtle Shift in His V.P. Calculations
The New York Times ^ | July 12, 2024, 12:47 p.m. ET | Michael C. Bender

Posted on 07/12/2024 10:20:01 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Donald J. Trump appears to be giving more weight to political calculations in selecting a running mate, by picking someone who “helps you get elected.”

For much of the past year, Donald J. Trump has described his perfect running mate as someone who could easily take over as commander in chief if needed and help him draw a contrast to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

“It’s got to be somebody that can be a good president, which Biden doesn’t have,” Mr. Trump said in April during an interview with Hugh Hewitt, a conservative political commentator.

But now, as the curtain closes on his theatrical selection process, his public statements suggest that his thinking has shifted and he’s giving more weight to political calculations.

Mr. Trump said on Monday his top priority remained someone qualified to be president and then quickly added a second criterion: “Somebody that helps you get elected.”

His new focus on someone who can help him win may stem from indecision over his choice, some allies said. Mr. Trump has said he plans to announce his running mate before or during the Republican National Convention, which begins Monday. Some aides have wondered whether he will announce his pick before then, in time for a campaign rally on Saturday in western Pennsylvania.

Two people who spoke separately with Mr. Trump this week said they had the impression he was still undecided. As of Friday morning, he had not called any of his top three contenders to offer them the position, according to two advisers who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.


(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections; US: New York
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1 posted on 07/12/2024 10:20:01 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

At this point we have no idea who the Democrat nominees will be.

They could change even at the last minute.


2 posted on 07/12/2024 10:22:09 AM PDT by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Behind a paywall. Do they suggest who is now among his choices using this new calculation?


3 posted on 07/12/2024 10:22:22 AM PDT by Reno89519 (I'll go out on a limb: Trump & Gabbard 2024 or Trump & Sanders 2024)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

NYT ?

pffft


4 posted on 07/12/2024 10:24:49 AM PDT by Ken Regis (I concur )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They should include a disclaimer on the front page of the NYT:

“This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.”


5 posted on 07/12/2024 10:25:13 AM PDT by edwinland
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Donald J. Trump appears to be giving more weight to political calculations in selecting a running mate, by picking someone who “helps you get elected.”

No vice-presidential nominee has ever helped anyone win the race for POTUS - at least not in my lifetime. Donors and pundits care about the vice-presidential nominee - no voter gives a crap. We vote for the top of the ticket.

My only interest in Trump's VP nominee lies in the fact that this person will be the GOP front-runner in 2028 - for that reason I want him to pick a strong America First populist candidate who cares about strictly defending our borders. Whoever he picks will not help Trump win the election in any way.
6 posted on 07/12/2024 10:25:32 AM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I believe everything the New York Times says because they never lie. They told me so.


7 posted on 07/12/2024 10:27:55 AM PDT by Quentin Quarantino
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Trump's theatrical selection process
8 posted on 07/12/2024 10:28:00 AM PDT by ComputerGuy (Heavily-medicated for your protection)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I hope His VP choice is made of stern stuff because the Left is going to come at them with EVERYTHING they’ve got and it’ll be UGLY.


9 posted on 07/12/2024 10:28:56 AM PDT by The Louiswu (Pray for Peace in the world.)
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Behind a paywall. Do they suggest who is now among his choices using this new calculation?

No.

From the excerpt that I posted:

Two people who spoke separately with Mr. Trump this week said they had the impression he was still undecided. As of Friday morning, he had not called any of his top three contenders to offer them the position, according to two advisers who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

10 posted on 07/12/2024 10:28:57 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████ ████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Trump doesnt know or we would know by now, and thats ok. Trump is being Trump, soaking up all the publicity.


11 posted on 07/12/2024 10:29:52 AM PDT by pghbjugop
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To: Quentin Quarantino

The media never lie.


12 posted on 07/12/2024 10:30:47 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie ( )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Why would anyone want to read anything about DJT in the NYT? They will never print anything positive, and if it’s derogatory, it’s probably not true. It’s the last place I would seek information about Trump.


13 posted on 07/12/2024 10:31:40 AM PDT by Spok
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I don’t believe the NYT.

I think Trump decided on his VP about 6-7 months ago and I think it will be VIVEK, the ONLY guy who has THE plan to continue and EXPAND MAGA past 2028 after Trump is gone.


14 posted on 07/12/2024 10:32:21 AM PDT 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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Every few days, the media has a new person that they are sure will be Trump’s VP. Their information is based upon information from someone “familiar with his thinking”.

What does that tell us? It tells us that they are making stuff up and trying to form opinion rather than report any news. The NYT’s and WaPo have no inside person that is aware of Trump’s thinking on anything, much less his VP selection.

Rove is pushing for Doug Burgum. A DC GOPe insider. I don’t think Trump is that foolish, but Burgum should be immediately stricken from any list.


15 posted on 07/12/2024 10:34:37 AM PDT by CFW
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Sorry...Never read the Times...Its only purpose is mass confusion.


16 posted on 07/12/2024 10:35:18 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

True but a VP who can articulate MAGA in a different way could help Trump get elected because some people might be more open to the MAGA platform if it was not synonymous with Trump in their minds. Trump’s supporters are locked in- the right VP could bring in independent voters who might bite the bullet for for years if the liked who is up next.


17 posted on 07/12/2024 10:35:42 AM PDT by bigbob
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To: cgbg

I think we do. 90% Biden, 9 Kamala Harris, 1% someone else.


18 posted on 07/12/2024 10:35:49 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

McCain didn’t win, but he would have done significantly worse without his VP.


19 posted on 07/12/2024 10:36:38 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: CFW

“It tells us that they are making stuff up and trying to form opinion rather than report any news.”

That is part of it.

I would hope that President Trump is trying to pre-plug some leaks.

How do you do that?

Tell Aide #1 that Person X is your VP choice.

Tell Aide #2 that Person Y is your VP choice.

Tell Aide #3 that Person Z is your VP choice.

When the Slimes and the Compost run their story you have just found a leaker!


20 posted on 07/12/2024 10:38:13 AM PDT by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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