Final four: Trump drops four names when asked about highly anticipated vice presidential pick

[mystery-ak]

Final four: Trump drops four names when asked about highly anticipated vice presidential pick
By
Annabella Rosciglione
May 24, 2024 9:09 am
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In a campaign stop in the Bronx, New York, former President Donald Trump named some of his possible vice presidential picks, a sign the list may be shortening.

In an interview with News 12 New York, Trump singled out Dr. Ben Carson, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as top options on a list that has continued to grow.

“We have so many,” Trump said when asked about picks for vice president. “You could take people like Ben Carson, people like Marco Rubio, or J.D. Vance. I mean, there’s so many. Elise is doing a fantastic job, but I could go on for quite a long time. We have many people who would do a really fantastic job.”

When asked about the timeline, Trump said he would make a decision “sometime during the convention,” which is when presidential nominees typically announce their vice president. Trump has floated all of these names as picks for various reasons.

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[mountaineer]

Carson and Rubio should not be on the list.

[collins]

don't really like this list so much - I still think it will be DeSantis or Tim Scott for some reason. Maybe that guy in ND, not Nikki for sure.

[Cyber Liberty]

Carson and Rubio should not be on the list.

We already know Rubio can't do it.  12th Amendment, I believe.

[DCPatriot]

We already know Rubio can't do it.  12th Amendment, I believe.

Wouldn't pee on Rubio if he was on fire!!

[mystery-ak]

Carson and Rubio should not be on the list.

I hope it's not Carson...I love him but he doesn't have the personality to stand-up to experienced politicians

I am gonna throw Haley in the mix..have a feeling she was promised something for her endorsement..

[libertybele]

Wouldn't pee on Rubio if he was on fire!!

 

[corbe]

   Carson and Scott are Meekers, one with more racial overtones than the other, similar to his last pick;
 Pence. 
   Noem and Rubio(G_d forbid) are distractions.  It's all Bread and Circuses at this point and I don't care.  I'm used to Trump disappointing ME w/picks.


    As long as Ryan and Cruz are appointed as heads of the FED and DOJ, respectively,  I'm happy.




    It's easier for a Man to Dream when he's stoned.

[libertybele]

We already know Rubio can't do it.  12th Amendment, I believe.

Correct -- that is my understanding because of the 12th Amendment.

However I have also read that the President and VP can indeed be from the same state, it's just that the delegates/electors can't vote for both -- so in a close race, it would make a difference.

Consider:

https://www.history.com/news/can-the-president-and-vice-president-be-from-the-same-state

[libertybele]

   Carson and Scott are Meekers, one with more racial overtones than the other, similar to his last pick;
 Pence. 
   Noem and Rubio(G_d forbid) are distractions.  It's all Bread and Circuses at this point and I don't care.  I'm used to Trump disappointing ME w/picks.


    As long as Ryan and Cruz are appointed as heads of the FED and DOJ, respectively,  I'm happy.




    It's easier for a Man to Dream when he's stoned.

Ryan?

[libertybele]

don't really like this list so much - I still think it will be DeSantis or Tim Scott for some reason. Maybe that guy in ND, not Nikki for sure.

No.  It cannot be DeSantis technically, because of the 12th Amendment.

Tim Scott is too meek and mild.

Burgum.  Not a fan.

[libertybele]

Out of all of those mentioned, Stefanik of NY.

I see Noem has been dropped from the list.

[corbe]

   Thank You for correcting me @libertybele I meant Rand Paul at the FED.

[mystery-ak]

We need Cruz in Tx although I would like to see him in the Admin

[libertybele]

   Thank You for correcting me @libertybele I meant Rand Paul at the FED.

LOL-- @corbe  I knew exactly who you were talking about (stoned or not, I gottcha).   I got a good chuckle. 

[corbe]

LOL-- @corbe  I knew exactly who you were talking about (stoned or not, I gottcha).   I got a good chuckle. 

    Next week I won't be stoned this drunk early @libertybele cause my Bestest will be living here, there's just a certain responsibility to that.

[libertybele]

    Next week I won't be stoned this drunk early @libertybele cause my Bestest will be living here, there's just a certain responsibility to that.

 

[Cyber Liberty]

Wouldn't pee on Rubio if he was on fire!!

Me too, so there's that.

[libertybele]

We need Cruz in Tx although I would like to see him in the Admin

IMHO IF indeed anyone could possibly drain the swamp it would be Cruz. 

He is desperately needed in the Senate, but in the long run, because Congress and the GOP are so messed up we'd be better off if he left his Senate seat for a position that would have a longer and stronger impact.

[Cyber Liberty]

IMHO IF indeed anyone could possibly drain the swamp it would be Cruz. 

He is desperately needed in the Senate, but in the long run, because Congress and the GOP are so messed up we'd be better off if he left his Senate seat for a position that would have a longer and stronger impact.

I don't think Trump would be well-served by poaching from the Senate.  Didn't turn out so well last time in 2017.

[Bigun]

I hope it's not Carson...I love him but he doesn't have the personality to stand-up to experienced politicians

I am gonna throw Haley in the mix..have a feeling she was promised something for her endorsement..

With all due respect, I think you greatly underestimate Ben Carson.  Nicki Haley is a hard NO for me.

[libertybele]

With all due respect, I think you greatly underestimate Ben Carson.  Nicki Haley is a hard NO for me.

Ben Carson without a doubt is quite capable and intelligent, but the drawback to him being a VP and on the campaign trail is that he's too soft spoken, too laid back, and not relatable. Nor can I see him as a negotiator.

Just my observation from when he campaigned back in '16.

[libertybele]

I don't think Trump would be well-served by poaching from the Senate.  Didn't turn out so well last time in 2017.

Trump will never utilize Cruz. Trump's ego won't allow it.

[Bigun]

Ben Carson without a doubt is quite capable and intelligent, but the drawback to him being a VP and on the campaign trail is that he's too soft spoken, too laid back, and not relatable. Nor can I see him as a negotiator.

Just my observation from when he campaigned back in '16.

I see him very differently. I don't think being rude and crude is a requirement but the ability to say NO and mean it is critical.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Karoline Leavitt to Newsmax: Trump Likely to Announce VP at Convention
Newsmax, May 24, 2024

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/trump-vice-president-running-mate/2024/05/24/id/1166118/