Whom Should Trump Pick As VP?

[wolfcreek]

More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.

I agree...when did they turn into Leftists?????


Do they not realize this pick could be the next POTUS?

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

The real question is does it ever matter who these guys pick as VP? Does it ever have an effect?

Trump should probably pick someone either establishment or traditionally conservative like Cruz as VP, to unify I guess. But it never, ever makes a difference. For better or for worse Trump is the bill of goods.

[Free Vulcan]

More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.

  Here's some cheese to go with that whine.

[Jazzhead]

To give a serious answer, I'd say Newt.  He's the only person Trump could pick that might make me support him.

And it's not because I'm a particularly huge fan of Newt, either.  But I see him as perhaps the one outside person who could have the most influence over Trump given his age, pedigree, etc..  He would probably be the most influential VP Trump could pick, and anyone who could have influence over Trump is a good thing.

The problem I have with most of the ticket-balancing choices (Martinez, etc.) is that they're just putting earrings on a pig.  All they might do is make Trump more electable in the eyes of some, which won't really change anything about the guy.

While Newt might persuade some of the NeverTrumps to waver,  it doesn't look like Trump is going to run his campaign by appealing to conservatives.   We're like African American voters in the Democratic party -  it will be assumed we have nowhere else to go.   I think Trump is intrigued by forging an alliance with Sanders voters - folks who are as alienated and disaffected as the Trumpsters.   And just as susceptible to the easy answers of a demagogue.   

[wolfcreek]

While Newt might persuade some of the NeverTrumps to waver,  it doesn't look like Trump is going to run his campaign by appealing to conservatives.   We're like African American voters in the Democratic party -  it will be assumed we have nowhere else to go.   I think Trump is intrigued by forging an alliance with Sanders voters - folks who are as alienated and disaffected as the Trumpsters.   And just as susceptible to the easy answers of a demagogue.

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

[XenaLee]

This poll is, in all probability, moot....since Trump will no doubt pick the one that is the least likely to be a successful 'pick' for VP...and the least popular among the right in the USA.

Now...I would love to be wrong on this and would love to be wrong about Trump...who, IMO, is acting as the "spoiler" candidate with the intent to destroy the GOP 'from within' for the liberals/Democrats.  It would thrill me, in fact.  But...I don't think that thrill is coming any time soon (if ever).

[XenaLee]

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Trump, himself, will deserve a good measure of credit for that... due to his own inflammatory and divisive rhetoric.  It's almost as if he 'wants' folks to not like him and just stay home on election day [blink blink].  He has certainly managed to alienate enough folks on the right, the very same voters he would need in order to defeat Hillary.  Coincidence?  Nah.

[Free Vulcan]

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Dude, haven't you heard? Trump doesn't need my vote!

He's the dealmaker. He made an offer. I accepted it.

What a deal!

[Jazzhead]

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

And that will have to be enough.

But after the election,  the repudiation of Trumpism will allow principled, limited government, liberty-centric conservatism to re-establish itself.   The movement is doomed unless we act to cut out the cancer.     

[geronl]

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

wah wah, stop the Trumpertantrums.

You didn't want conservative votes anyway, remember.

[geronl]

I agree...when did they turn into Leftists?????

Trump is a leftist.

It doesn't really matter to me which of the 2 terrible candidates win, I want them both to lose.

[MACVSOG68]

And that will have to be enough.

But after the election,  the repudiation of Trumpism will allow principled, limited government, liberty-centric conservatism to re-establish itself.   The movement is doomed unless we act to cut out the cancer.   

I think I heard that in '08 and in '12. 

[Bill Cipher]

Nevertrumps will be irrealivant except for helping elect Hillary.

Nope.  I am not responsible for what others do with their votes.  It is the STrumpets who are responsible for having picked a nominee who cannot win against Clinton, arguably the weakest democrat candidate in living history. 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Nope.  I am not responsible for what others do with their votes.  It is the STrumpets who are responsible for having picked a nominee who cannot win against Clinton, arguably the weakest democrat candidate in living history.

To be fair, we don't know that yet.

[wolfcreek]

Trump, himself, will deserve a good measure of credit for that... due to his own inflammatory and divisive rhetoric.  It's almost as if he 'wants' folks to not like him and just stay home on election day [blink blink].  He has certainly managed to alienate enough folks on the right, the very same voters he would need in order to defeat Hillary.  Coincidence?  Nah.

I was a Cruz guy yet, nothing Trump said made me upset.

Seems there are some way too many overly sensitive people these days.

That aside, Hillary will hurt a lot more 'feelings' before she's done.

[wolfcreek]

To be fair, we don't know that yet.

Not only to many believe that but, they're trying to convince others that Hillary can't lose.

[Jazzhead]

I figured I'd answer the question seriously, even though I'm #Nevertrump.

 From the list of candidates in the poll, I picked Jim Webb.   Someone with the reputation as a seasoned military leader would be the best fit for Trump.  The best thing the Veep pick can bring to a Trump Presidency is the sobriety and level-headedness needed to curb Trump's ego, temper and impulsiveness with respect to national security matters.  That's the stuff that can get us all killed.   

[RetBobbyMI]

More childish nonsense from the never/Trumps. Anything to ruin  an attempt at a civil question and poll. Thanks for your attempt.

If Trump were a true conservative and had the credentials to prove it, he might get more respect. But he doesn't and he won't.

Maybe, just maybe, if he chose Cruz (if he were to accept on the condition he were to be nominated to the SCOTUS) it would give Trump leverage with the Senate...consent or he will as President of the Senate make life miserable.

[geronl]

 From the list of candidates in the poll, I picked Jim Webb.   Someone with the reputation as a seasoned military leader would be the best fit for Trump.  The best thing the Veep pick can bring to a Trump Presidency is the sobriety and level-headedness needed to curb Trump's ego, temper and impulsiveness with respect to national security matters.  That's the stuff that can get us all killed.   

Just announce him as VP and Sec of Defense too

[pogo101]

Just announce him as VP and Sec of Defense too

Webb's problem, particularly teamed with Trump of all people, is that he is openly pro-abortion-rights.  And come on, Trump is pro-choice, his protestations to the contrary recently (after the age of 65 -- again, come ON) notwithstanding.  Enough anti-abortion voters would decide to sit on their hands, and we are again left with the witch.  I'd be ok-ish with Webb otherwise; maybe he could sign a blood oath of some sort?

[A-Lert]

If Trump were a true conservative and had the credentials to prove it, he might get more respect. But he doesn't and he won't.

Maybe, just maybe, if he chose Cruz (if he were to accept on the condition he were to be nominated to the SCOTUS) it would give Trump leverage with the Senate...consent or he will as President of the Senate make life miserable.

The problem Cruz has is his unpopularity with his peers in congress. I'm not so sure he could get confirmation if nominated for the SCOTUS.

[Sighlass]

Trump, the only person to pick himself as VP, then have the VP fire himself from the top position just to do it all over again.... Then flip flop for years back and forth if it was the correct thing to do.

[Jazzhead]

Those who oppose Trump fall, basically speaking, into two categories - those who view him as unprincipled/a changeling/just another liberal, and those who view him as, well,  a wackobird.    I'm mainly in the latter camp.   And for someone with my kinds of concerns,  I can't think of a better choice for Trump's VP than Jim Webb. 

 Webb may have ideological flaws (as noted earlier, he's pro-choice),  but he's the one choice that telegraphs Trump's seriousness and humility to seek the kind of counsel he'll need as President.  Webb's resume is varied and actually quite amazing,  he'd have cross-party appeal,  and he brings heft to the one area - foreign policy - where Trump's personality scares  people the most.   

Webb also,  like Trump and the rest of us, has a problem with Hillary -  he said a few months ago he wouldn't vote for Clinton but might for Trump.

Free advice from a confirmed #NeverTrump is worth the price paid,  but if Trump were to ask me, his best veep option is Jim Webb.   

[Bill Cipher]

I nominate Jazzhead.  He'll bring a true sense of the president with him when he takes on the position of Vice President.

[Bigun]

Those who oppose Trump fall, basically speaking, into two categories - those who view him as unprincipled/a changeling/just another liberal, and those who view him as, well,  a wackobird.    I'm mainly in the latter camp.   And for someone with my kinds of concerns,  I can't think of a better choice for Trump's VP than Jim Webb. 

 Webb may have ideological flaws (as noted earlier, he's pro-life),  but he's the one choice that telegraphs Trump's seriousness and humility to seek the kind of counsel he'll need as President.  Webb's resume is varied and actually quite amazing,  he'd have cross-party appeal,  and he brings heft to the one area - foreign policy - where Trump's personality scares  people the most.   

Webb also,  like Trump and the rest of us, has a problem with Hillary -  he said a few months ago he wouldn't vote for Clinton but might for Trump.

Free advice from a confirmed #NeverTrump is worth the price paid,  but if Trump were to ask me, his best veep option is Jim Webb.

Hmmm! I view him as just another liberal wacko!