Who do you think's gonna be Trump's vice presidential nominee?

[Cubus]

Trump said he had already chosen his running mate, but won't disclose it for now.

Who do you think he's gonna pick and who would be the best choice?

Kristi Noem - governor of South Dakota

Elise Stefanik - representative from New York

Nikki Haley - former governor of South Carolina and former ambassador to United Nations

Tim Scott - senator of South Carolina

Vivek Ramaswamy - biotech businessman

[abc3643]

None of those although you should have added Kari Lake.

Of those, Tim Scott then Krisit Noem would be best BUT the racists and "traditional men" who make up much of the MAGA ilk wouldn't want them nor any of these candidates. And Haley is out, period, because she is disloyal. I don't think she'd accept anyway because that would be political suicide for her because of her then blatant hypocrisy.

So, Trump would go with a sycophant White man like Jim Jordan.

That said, I could see Trump selecting Kristi Noem so he could "grab her by the pussy". Even at 52, she is an incredible piece of ass, I have to admit.

[docster]

Haley might be a RINO so I'd rule her out. Vivek isn't a Christian so I'd rule him out. I've heard the name Stefanik but don't know anything about her and even if she were picked, I don't think she could help get a majority in New York State.

Of this list, I'd say it's between Noem and Scott. Either would be excellent choices for the job even though both states are already red. I know Scott is a Christian. I haven't looked up Noem's beliefs.

[Cubus]

MAGA Republicans would not stop voting for Trump if he chooses Haley to be his vice presidential nominee. On the other hand can draw some people that would not vote for Trump normally. So I would not rule her out.

[abc3643]

She's out. She wants nothing to do with him and, more than that, he won't have her because he considers her disloyal. If you don't understand that about Trump, then you don't understand Trump, period.

[Cubus]

@abc3643 What I understand about Trump is that he would do anything to win presidency. If Haley can help him, he's gonna make her his running mate.

[abc3643]

No, you really don't understand Trump.
While you are right that he would do anything to win, it's not everything to win.
Trump takes slights on him very personally and once to slight him or are disloyal to him in any way, you become a "persona non grata" to him forever. Put in simpler terms, it's like you were his wife and cheated on him.

[abc3643]

* once YOU slight him or are disloyal to him

[milyjohn]

Loyalty means a lot to Trump so I think he’ll pick Ramy.

[TrueConfection]

I'd love to see Kari Lake as Trump's running mate.

[Cubus]

She's running for Senate. Besides she didn't really achieve anything in her political career. She lost an Arizona gubernatorial race and that's all.

[TrueConfection]

I'd rather not have a career politician in office. She's well versed on every subject. Also, AZ was another corrupt election.

[Cubus]

Trump himself is not a career politician so he probably would choose someone who is, to balance the ticket.

[OlderAndWiser]

I like Tim Scott, but I think he may pick Chris Christie.

[Cubus]

I am not sure Christie would be a strong candidate, besides Trump probably won't fight for North East.

[DryGermanGuy]

How so? Christie has been very critical of Trump who is known to hold grudges for years.

[Cubus]

@DryGermanGuy in 1980 Republican primaries Ronald Reagan and George Bush sr were fierce rivals, and later the latter one became Reagan's vice president.

[docster]

I read a book that said the Republican establishment FORCED Reagan to take Bush Sr. because Bush
was a part of the establishment. I don't know if it's true or not.

[Cubus]

@docster Well, he was part of "Eastern Establishment" probably the last Republican presidential candidate to be one, but whether they forced him I dont know.

[DryGermanGuy]

Sure, but don't forget that Reagan and Bush were actual politicians and mature adults. Such people can work together at least for the good of the party, if not the country. Trump is rather a childish, petulant, boorish gameshow host.

[Snakeyes7]

I would prefer Vivek but I would be happy with Scott or Noem. Nikki Haley is a neocon and I don't know Stefanik so I can't really say how effective of a VP she'd be.

I would also suggest Kari Lake but I haven't heard from her in a while and she was dealing with a lawsuit last I heard so maybe she is too busy to take a commitment like that.

[Cubus]

Kari Lake is running for Senate

[Snakeyes7]

Oh ok

[BCRanger10]

I either don't know or don't like most of these. The only one I really do like is Vivek.

[Cubus]

Vivek wouldn't balance the ticket.

[BCRanger10]

Trump should hire him one way or another. Have him destroy some useless department.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

Kristi Noem.

I'm almost willing to bet money on it.

[Dargil]

I like Elise Stefanik but she is too "mean" from a Dem standpoint. She tells the truth, and that hurts.

[Paris13]

I Have Heard Tell Kristi. xxoo

[OtterMan68]

whoever sucks up to him the most