Author Topic: Trump turns against 'spotlight hound' Kari Lake as possible 2024 running mate: report (Read 1954 times)

libertybele · « **on:** July 06, 2023, 06:07:41 pm »

Trump turns against 'spotlight hound' Kari Lake as possible 2024 running mate: report

Kari Lake — the far-right MAGA Republican and conspiracy theorist who lost to Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in 2022 — is being mentioned as a possible candidate in two races: Arizona's 2024 U.S. Senate competition, and as a vice presidential choice if Donald Trump is the nominee. Lake, however, hasn't made a decision about the Senate race.

Lake is reportedly on Trump's all-female short list of possible running mates if he wins the GOP nomination; the others are Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii (an ex-Democrat who is now a MAGA-friendly pundit on Fox News). But according to the Daily Beast's Zachary Petrizzo, Trump is reconsidering Lake's presence on that list — as he believes she is too much of an attention seeker.

The Beast interviewed some Trump advisers on condition of anonymity. One of them described Lake as a "spotlight hound," and another said of her, "She's a shameless, ruthless demagogue who wants power and will do whatever she has to do to get it."..........

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-turns-against-spotlight-hound-kari-lake-as-possible-2024-running-mate-report/ar-AA1dwsM2?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e671590d3b0e4f01b04fe88b3e184e54&ei=14

mountaineer · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:11:03 pm »

So much for the "Trump is schtupping Kari Lake" rumors.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:32:55 pm »

Trump has done no such thing. People float on, off and back on the list from a multitude of sources up to the moment Trump points and says "this one".

Don't take any rumor for more than what it is --- a rumor.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:43:44 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 06, 2023, 06:32:55 pm

Trump has done no such thing. People float on, off and back on the list from a multitude of sources up to the moment Trump points and says "this one".

Don't take any rumor for more than what it is --- a rumor.

I like them both, but it would not be a good slate. We still need her in AZ.

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:44:25 pm »

Quote from: mountaineer on July 06, 2023, 06:11:03 pm

So much for the "Trump is schtupping Kari Lake" rumors.

I hear that a lot on Twatter, and its revolting.

Kamaji · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:49:28 pm »

DCPatriot · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2023, 06:59:34 pm »

Quote from: Cyber Liberty on July 06, 2023, 06:44:25 pm

I hear that a lot on Twatter, and its revolting.

Haven't we learned once already?

Grizzly Mama in the end was just cleavage, legs and a smile.

At 77 next month, give me some Sarah Huckabee!

txradioguy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2023, 07:24:17 pm »

As we see yet again...in the Trump world there's only room for one person in the spotlight.

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2023, 10:20:36 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 06, 2023, 06:32:55 pm

Trump has done no such thing. People float on, off and back on the list from a multitude of sources up to the moment Trump points and says "this one".

Don't take any rumor for more than what it is --- a rumor.

You have absolutely no idea one way or the other, just like the rest of us.

DCPatriot · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2023, 10:29:43 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on July 06, 2023, 10:20:36 pm

You have absolutely no idea one way or the other, just like the rest of us.

You cannot have it both ways, @Maj. Bill Martin @Right_in_Virginia

She's either a Trump operative chocked full of talking points and inside strategic information, or she's just like the rest of us!

Maj. Bill Martin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2023, 10:36:17 pm »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 06, 2023, 10:29:43 pm

You cannot have it both ways, @Maj. Bill Martin @Right_in_Virginia

She's either a Trump operative chocked full of talking points and inside strategic information, or she's just like the rest of us!

Perhaps others did, but I never claimed she was a Trump operative.

However, even if she is/was being paid by the Trump campaign, she still wouldn't know his personal, rather than public, thoughts about Lake. It's entirely possible that only Trump himself actually knows how he feels about Lake, though I'd expect that his very top aides may have a much better idea than do the rest of us.

But otherwise, it's just guessing.

Hoodat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2023, 10:44:51 pm »

Does this make Trump a back stabber?

Cyber Liberty · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2023, 11:25:31 pm »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on July 06, 2023, 10:20:36 pm

You have absolutely no idea one way or the other, just like the rest of us.

That is what I think she was saying.

I don't think it will be Kari Lake, though. And I'll say up front that I have no special or inside information.

massadvj · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2023, 12:10:13 am »

"She's a shameless, ruthless demagogue who wants power and will do whatever she has to do to get it."..........

Sounds perfect for Trump. She's his mini-me.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2023, 12:16:55 am »

Quote from: Maj. Bill Martin on July 06, 2023, 10:20:36 pm

You have absolutely no idea one way or the other, just like the rest of us.

As you wish.

@Maj. Bill Martin

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2023, 12:30:30 am »

Quote from: massadvj on July 07, 2023, 12:10:13 am

"She's a shameless, ruthless demagogue who wants power and will do whatever she has to do to get it."..........

Sounds perfect for Trump. She's his mini-me.

Two targets, one insult ---- well done. Truth be damned, of course, but kudos none-the-less @massadvj

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2023, 12:36:32 am »

Quote from: DCPatriot on July 06, 2023, 10:29:43 pm

You cannot have it both ways, @Maj. Bill Martin @Right_in_Virginia

She's either a Trump operative chocked full of talking points and inside strategic information, or she's just like the rest of us!

@DCPatriot

Sighlass · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2023, 01:03:40 am »

Quote from: txradioguy on July 06, 2023, 07:24:17 pm

As we see yet again...in the Trump world there's only room for one person in the spotlight.

Well we have seen what Trump liked in the past for VP, someone to keep quiet and nod in the background... I imagine in Trump's eyes, Pence was a perfect angel until he didn't do Trump's crazy biding after the election.

I tend to agree with you, there isn't enough oxygen in the room for Trump to have another person with persona he fears he can't dwarf.

Right_in_Virginia · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2023, 01:13:48 am »

Quote from: txradioguy on July 06, 2023, 07:24:17 pm

As we see yet again...in the Trump world there's only room for one person in the spotlight.

Sounds like you've never watched a Trump rally or keynote address. I'll try and remember to ping you to the next one and I hope you watch it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised @txradioguy

Kamaji · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2023, 04:34:19 am »

Quote from: massadvj on July 07, 2023, 12:10:13 am

"She's a shameless, ruthless demagogue who wants power and will do whatever she has to do to get it."..........

Sounds perfect for Trump. She's his mini-me.

Which is exactly why she won’t be his VP pick. She’s too dangerous to his delicate little ego.

Idiot · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2023, 09:18:55 am »

Quote from: Kamaji on July 07, 2023, 04:34:19 am

Which is exactly why she won’t be his VP pick. She’s too dangerous to his delicate little ego.

GtHawk · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2023, 03:10:06 pm »

Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on July 07, 2023, 01:13:48 am

Sounds like you've never watched a Trump rally or keynote address. I'll try and remember to ping you to the next one and I hope you watch it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised @txradioguy

Meh, Trump is a major attention whore and I don't have to watch him do or say anything, he's the same guy that was a reality TV star.

DefiantMassRINO · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2023, 03:25:42 pm »

That's why Trump was smart to pick Pence for his first term VP - Pence couldn't steal the spotlight from the fly on his head.

Free Vulcan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2023, 03:49:47 pm »

Kari committed the original, unpardonable sin - don't ever outshine Trump or crowd the spotlight.

Fishrrman · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2023, 06:18:41 pm »

Kari Lake was NEVER going to be a choice for VP -- by Mr. Trump or anyone else.