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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSo, who will be Trump's new VP?
According to YouGov, Republicans top choices are DeSantis, Cruz, Carson, Ramaswamy, or Scott.
My guess is that he will select a female. I will say that it will be Kristi Noem. If they win, we may have the first ever VP sue the President for sexual harassment.
Who do you think it will be?
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RockRaven
(15,062 posts)And also white, obviously.
Yavin4
(35,453 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(145,794 posts)Silent Type
(3,014 posts)Ocelot II
(115,946 posts)Tim Scott might be a possibility, since he's been groveling and ass-kissing enthusiastically. He has little personality; he's kind of a Black Mike Pence, which is good because he won't upstage Himself. The fact that he's Black might be a deal-breaker, though, because TFG is old and crazy and if he does get elected he might die or be committed (or convicted of state crimes) while in office, which would make Scott president, and the MAGAts would be stuck with another Black president.
It will have to be someone who has never argued with, criticized or opposed TFG in any way - which rules out all primary challengers, past or present. That leaves only the most avid sycophants, who must at the same time be someone who won't steal the limelight; TFG hates that. So maybe not any of the howler monkey media whores like Marjorie Traitor Greene or Lauren Boebert or Matt Gaetz. Maybe Mike Johnson? He's White and a fanatical evangelical and he's boring and bland. He's another Mike Pence but even worse. We can count on TFG to whoose the very worst person, in any event.
Yavin4
(35,453 posts)was indicted/convicted/drop dead before election day. The whole reason for Trump was White revenge for Obama's victories.
Ocelot II
(115,946 posts)Actually, it would make me laugh my ass off.
speak easy
(9,344 posts)If the ticket is to be 1000% MAGA, the VP is Don Jr.
Diamond_Dog
(32,144 posts)Both champion ass kissers who adore the orange disaster.
PortTack
(32,819 posts)FBaggins
(26,783 posts)There is no law saying that they cant be from the same state
only that electors in that state cant vote for both of them.
Even that is simple to fix. Bush/Cheyney were both from Texas yet had no trouble.
But I doubt its DeSantis. Better credentials for President
but lousy campaigner. And it isnt as though Florida is in play
llmart
(15,565 posts)I think that's how he got around the issue.
Tommy Carcetti
(43,226 posts)I suppose Trump could re-assert New York as his state of residency, but after everything he's been through there regarding trials both criminal and civil, probably not.
I don't think it will be DeSantis.
FBaggins
(26,783 posts)Anywhere he had a golf course would do.
But it really isnt an issue. Not just because it wont be DeSantis. The only
Impact would be that the VP slot loses FLs electors. That could theoretically mean the VP slot rolls to Congress to pick - but I cant imagine a scenario where Trump wins but we somehow control that process.
Eyeball_Kid
(7,440 posts)If he ends up in the slammer from getting convicted on over 20 felony counts, he could just call his residence a jail cell in New York. Problem easily solved. And doing so wouldn't hurt his election chances one bit. His adoring worshippers don't care if he's in prison. He could be languishing in solitary and he's still be the apple of their eyes.
Yavin4
(35,453 posts)I dunno. May turn off some women.
gopiscrap
(23,766 posts)Tickle
(2,585 posts)That's what I heard
Yavin4
(35,453 posts)She was a Democrat in 2020. To have her leap frog the entire party in just 4 years would be a tough sell. Also, she is shady as fuck.
lastlib
(23,356 posts)so there's that--the GOPee would have to fall in line behind.
Submariner
(12,513 posts)around 2014, and explained how years ago running as a republican for local office in Honolulu wasn't getting him elected, He said he decided to run as a democrat, because in blue Hawaii, he stated democrats typically win the office their seeking, and that's what worked for him.
He was born in American Samoa, and appeared to have a huge beef with the U.S. presence on the island going back to WWII. He said by winning as a democrat, he could work his republicanism into his job.
I think Tulsi carries on with his bitterness about how islanders were treated as her dad taught her, and suspect she is running his democrat to republicans crossover scheme.
Mz Pip
(27,456 posts)The others mentioned might be too loud and not obsequious enough.
Yavin4
(35,453 posts)May turn off some of his cult members.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(8,138 posts)WarGamer
(12,494 posts)She has great filters and lighting and could help him look better on TV, but, she might be too old and could be considered handsome in her own right.
WarGamer
(12,494 posts)maspaha
(225 posts)I live in AZ and were sick of her. Now that Kyrsten Sinema has decided not to run for reelection, with Kari out, well get Ruben Gallego in the Senate and we can redirect all those campaign dollars to removing traitors Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar from the House.
WarGamer
(12,494 posts)Trump won't pick her... no upside for the ticket compared to Noem.
montanacowboy
(6,111 posts)he can't take a chance a VP would upstage him; he can't trust any of them, but he could trust "The Family"
I wouldn't put it past him. Keep it in the family.
Dulcinea
(6,677 posts)But aren't there laws against that? IANAL, but I would think so.
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,849 posts)Barring a POTUS from appointing ANY family or extended family member from serving in any position of government or Presidential Administration. Having Jared and Ivanka did not stop him the first time.
" Laws? I don't need no stinking laws!?
WarGamer
(12,494 posts)Top odds on Noem...
But Noem really doesn't bring much. And there are the Lewandowski rumors which everyone has denied and they're probably bullshit.
Gabbard might offer some interest to some younger voters and look bipartisan.
RFK Jr has flat out said he wouldn't accept the offer...
Tucker Carlson is probably hated more by women than Donald Trump.
Scott, Stefanik... no
If it weren't for the whole Florida problem... I'd suspect Trump is looking at Rep. Anna Paulina Luna... the former news-babe turned politician.
Possibly a wildcard?????
Matthew McConaughey blasted the "illiberal left" and defended the MAGA base in 2020... has spoken of a political future and in 2011 admitted that "Celebrity Apprentice" was on his DVR at home.
Trump would love a "showman" pick... it's not 2016, he doesn't have to pick a Pence to make Party officials happy... he can go with a protege.
SoFlaBro
(1,988 posts)CincyDem
(6,416 posts)If they are, that states electors cant be cast for that ticket. He cant give up Florida.
But
like dick Cheney, she could move out of state.
But
that screws with the House because she would no longer be a president if her district so I think shed be obligated to resign, cutting further into republican msjority.
SoFlaBro
(1,988 posts)Eyeball_Kid
(7,440 posts)for a perfect disaster.
budkin
(6,725 posts)Im serious.
Amishman
(5,559 posts)Tunguska Tucker would blow up any chance Trump has of carrying independents, and I don't see any path for victory for Trump without at least breaking even with indies.
jmowreader
(50,578 posts)I'm thinking Ivanka Trump. The last time he had a vice president who wasn't part of the family, the VP couldn't honor one measly little request to throw away the electoral votes and put him back in office.
llmart
(15,565 posts)Can't get any more vapid than Pence, unless you pick Ivanka.
brettdale
(12,389 posts)Do people mean tucker or ben.
Celerity
(43,682 posts)Response to Yavin4 (Original post)
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Emile
(23,104 posts)would want to be his vice president?
It will have to be someone who is crazy, Marjorie Taylor Greene?
GuppyGal
(1,748 posts)True Dough
(17,358 posts)Because she touches Trump, if you know what I mean.
maxrandb
(15,378 posts)or, it's some other woman he wants to sleep with.
Pollsters will show how her appeal "spells trouble" for President Biden among women.
I would add sarcasm at this point, but I am not sure I am really being sarcastic.
Dipshit could pick a Russian Sparrow, and the media would just normalize it and investigate how the VP pick "impacts" the Biden campaign.
They would highlight how "unprecedented" he's being.
boston bean
(36,224 posts)Vinca
(50,323 posts)the black guy who was a regular behind Trump isn't showing up this time around. Guess the check didn't clear.
TSExile
(2,525 posts)I still think it's going to be some bland, milquetoast white guy who is even more of a bootlicker than Pence. Of course, I've been wrong before...
Hugin
(33,222 posts)The first being that TSF will play it like The Apprentice. Garnering even more free time in the MSM and here in teh DU. If this is the course look for him to ultimately choose some old white male milquetoast who doesnt threaten his gigantic soap bubble of an ego. Speaker Johnson would fill the bill in this case.
Another possibility is that like every other dictatorship in recorded history, he wont have a VP or heir apparent. Too risky that they have their own little coup. If this course is taken, look for the SCrOTUS to approve the move 9-0 because the need for a VP to be chosen as part of a ticket isnt specified in the US Constitution. As a backup plan, the SCrOTUS may say that since she was the second highest GrOPper delegate holder, Nikki Haley is the de facto VP. Alternately, they could rule that having Mike Johnson dual hatted as second in line is plenty good. Ever notice how acting is so often good enough for the GrOPpers?
The last possibility I had entertained (and the most likely) is that his oligarch patrons will insist on insuring their ROI by hand selecting a shadow to make sure TSF finds his way out of a window and takes his place in the inevitable future where TSF can not be counted on to do their bidding in a timely manner. These people are not playing around or by the rules.
Prove me wrong.
DemocratInPa
(362 posts)There hate will make November alott easier..
I was actually worried he pick Haley cause as much shit she gets on here, I felt she made him a tougher person to beat in November.
NM
SocialDemocrat61
(697 posts)I wouldnt put it past him.
tinrobot
(10,927 posts)Ivanka is distancing herself from him.
getagrip_already
(14,934 posts)That's the only woman he would put on the ticket.
And so controversial it would hit every headline instantly.
Plus it would get his name on every sign twice.
She would do it just to upstage melania.
Kid Berwyn
(15,033 posts)Doesnt really matter who the Fly selects, Shitnozzle only needs a Veep to follow orders.
tinrobot
(10,927 posts)bluestarone
(17,101 posts)Kristi Noem.
TxGuitar
(4,216 posts)bucolic_frolic
(43,442 posts)He would feel best about Stefanik or Lake, but I doubt either could deliver their home state.
Noem. For sure.
Dark Horse? Is Marsha Blackburn available?
Ping Tung
(755 posts)He/she should also swear to put no other Gods before him.
Bristlecone
(10,144 posts)ok_cpu
(2,056 posts)votes for her weren't protest votes, and she wants to be VP. The orange guy needs her voters. If she can hold it together, she's positioned to call her shot.
mountain grammy
(26,663 posts)Sickening
Bristlecone
(10,144 posts)LiberalFighter
(51,263 posts)Stinky The Clown
(67,838 posts)Response to Yavin4 (Original post)
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Alice Kramden
(2,168 posts)And his new office will have bars on the windows
oasis
(49,454 posts)FloridaBlues
(4,013 posts)Dan
(3,585 posts)Bobstandard
(1,330 posts)1) Hes a horrible human being who pushes all the MAGA buttons. He hatesand goes aftergays, mothers, women, non-evangelical Christians, immigrants, Democrats and liberals of all stripes. Hes a crook whos under indictment and whos great at using time and his position office to protect himself. Trump, of course, loves all that.
2) Texas has 40 electoral votes
The only thing against him as far as Trump is concerned is that hes strong. Trump doesnt like having strong people around him. Hes too weak and paranoid for that. (Hes also too dumb to notice that everyone around him is just using him to get power and wealth for themselves. )
hamsterjill
(15,224 posts)Who of the lot that kisses The Donalds orange ass and tells him how awesome he is will be the winner.
TexasDem69
(1,865 posts)But Im not sure he has enough sense to think about who makes the most political sense. So probably Noem. Haley would be a good choice if hes serious about winning but theres zero chance he picks her.
Stinky The Clown
(67,838 posts)He'd worry that Lake would upstage him.
You couldn't word it as "VP candidate?"
Your phrasing makes it sound like you expect that VP, and thus the evil one, to win the election.