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Assuming he gets the nod... Other. He should offer the VP seat to a woman democrat. It'd cut the sails out of Hillary real quick if she happens to make it to November. (God forbid) It'd also cut the sails out of anyone that attempts to call him out as a misogynist. Of course, they prolly would anyways. :shrug: But I think it would gain him support across the woman's aisle and the democrat aisle. Well...at least from the non-diehard ones. If he was able to pull off convincing a black woman democrat to take the VP seat he would prolly be guaranteed the POTUS seat.
How would little Marco deliver Florida in the GE when he couldn't even carry it....and even couldn't even come in second during the primaries?Except for those that will not read what is written on the wall, it seems the race is defined. This seems like a good time to survey everyone's early takes on Trump's would be VP. Time to pivot toward November...
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Who do you think?
1) Christie - he is often standing behind him in a way that is almost creepy
2) Cruz - A senator with Texas values
3) Kasich - Ohio
4) Rubio - can little Marco deliver FL?
5) Palin - now there's a ticket that can generate gaffs at a record rate
6) Ernst - The Donald's got balls; Joanie knows how to cut them off
7) Scott - A bit of a dark horse, sort of speak, but well balances the demographics
8) Murkowski -
9) Other
Good thought, but I can't see a real democrat running with him.
How would little Marco deliver Florida in the GE when he couldn't even carry it....and even couldn't even come in second during the primaries?
Good question.... I don't think he can. Frankly, the notion of a VP candidate delivering a state I think is more myth than reality... Similarly, the idea that a guy can deliver the Hispanic vote because he speaks Spanish is also a myth.
Generally I agree....but I do think that sometimes a STRONG VP candidate can help deliver his home state. Someone like Kasich probably could deliver Ohio....but Mr. 1 in 43 would probably not deliver much more. A Spanish speaker like Rubio is also not likely to deliver many latinos, because he doesn't share their politics and values (as a group)...someone like Julian Castro would...not just because he shares their culture and language, but because they can relate to him and they agree with his politics and values.
If he was able to pull off convincing a black woman democrat to take the VP seat he would prolly be guaranteed the POTUS seat.
He'll pick Jane Fonda.
Personally, I think Christie would be a dumb choice... having two New Yorkers on the ticket won't go over well for those conservatives that hate New York values. That said, right now I think he has the inside track.
I think Trump needs a Senator that will help him navigate Washington and someone from middle America that will help him mitigate the liberal from NY perception. For that reason, I like Ernst and Scott. Paul Ryan would also be an interesting choice, but I don't see him taking the job.
Sarah Palin would be his dumbest choice (which, of course, has multiple meanings, but only one outcome: he certainly loses), but always makes for a fun discussion.
I probably should have put Rice on the poll... she would interesting.
I'd say (if he is smart) Kasich.
That would salve the anti-Trump Republican establishment, gain him the critical State of Ohio, and also help with crossover Democrat and moderate/liberal Independents.
I not sure having one of those woman on the ticket as VP will have much sway with Democratic women voters, although it can't hurt much (except maybe costing Ohio).
It will definitely NOT be Christie. In fact, I would not be surprised if Christie is shut out of any administration job if Trump were elected. (I think it is almost certain he will not be elected president!)
Considering his political acumen, I would not be surprised to have Trump pick one of his daughters as his veep.
Really?
Since 1920, major-party nominees for president have carried their running mate’s home state 65 percent of the time; the percentage is slightly higher than that, 72 percent in elections since World War II.
...now comes a reputable academic study, summarized by its authors in Politico Magazine, concluding that Veep candidates have remarkably little influence on the voting decisions of their fellow home-state citizens.
I think its dumb that people cant tell the difference between New York and New Jersey
Assuming he gets the nod... Other. He should offer the VP seat to a woman democrat. It'd cut the sails out of Hillary real quick if she happens to make it to November. (God forbid) It'd also cut the sails out of anyone that attempts to call him out as a misogynist. Of course, they prolly would anyways. :shrug: But I think it would gain him support across the woman's aisle and the democrat aisle. Well...at least from the non-diehard ones. If he was able to pull off convincing a black woman democrat to take the VP seat he would prolly be guaranteed the POTUS seat.
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