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Katashi_itto

(10,175 posts)
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:21 AM May 2016

Who will be Donald Trump’s running mate? Here are five options

With Donald Trump as the Republican party’s presumptive nominee , it’s time for him to start contemplating a running mate. Here are five options for the veep stakes for the outsider who has often said he would look for a number two with political experience:

Chris Christie

Christie’s endorsement of Trump was a pivotal moment for the campaign. But while the New Jersey governor has been a helpful and loyal surrogate, he doesn’t add any geographic balance or conservative credentials. Plus, the footage of Christie standing behind Trump looking like a hostage on Super Tuesday doesn’t help.

Newt Gingrich

The former House speaker and 2012 presidential hopeful has long been a rare pro-Trump voice in Washington

Mike Huckabee

Joni Ernst

Mary Fallon



http://www.rawstory.com/2016/05/who-will-be-donald-trumps-running-mate-here-are-five-options/

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Who will be Donald Trump’s running mate? Here are five options (Original Post) Katashi_itto May 2016 OP
with any mercuryblues May 2016 #1
Christie doesn't fit the profile they claim to be looking for. Renew Deal May 2016 #2
I doubt he wants a loser like Newt... Phentex May 2016 #3
As others have said, it's probably going to be a woman. trotsky May 2016 #4
Joni Ernst hasn't done jack fucking shit since she got elected. bullwinkle428 May 2016 #5
That's a good thing, actually NV Whino May 2016 #7
I think Kasich is a good choice NV Whino May 2016 #6

Renew Deal

(82,938 posts)
2. Christie doesn't fit the profile they claim to be looking for.
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:28 AM
May 2016

Gingrich doesn't really either. He's been out of the game too long and he might have a more slimey personal background than Trump. I don't think they will double down on adultery and bluster.

Phentex

(16,523 posts)
3. I doubt he wants a loser like Newt...
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:29 AM
May 2016

Newt lost his bid. And he has baggage. And he's not going to appeal to the millennials. He's stale bread.

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
4. As others have said, it's probably going to be a woman.
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:41 AM
May 2016

It will "neutralize" any attempts to point out Drumpf's misogyny in the eyes of the public.

Ernst and Fallon are both sufficiently whackadoodle enough to hitch their wagons to Drumpf.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
6. I think Kasich is a good choice
Thu May 5, 2016, 10:14 AM
May 2016

Dispicable as he is, he has experience and would be a good fall back when: a.) Trump quits, or b.) Trump is impeached.

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