GOP’s top four picks for vice president are not on Trump’s short list
By
Paul Bedard
June 10, 2024 11:12 am
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Four of the top choices of running mates for former President Donald Trump are not on his short list, leading some supporters to believe that his list is either a head fake or that he is letting revenge guide his decision.
In the latest I&I/TIPP Poll just released this morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) are the top four choices among Republican voters to run for vice president.
Three ran against Trump — DeSantis, Haley, and Ramaswamy — said difficult things about him, and are off his short list. Abbott has also clashed with Trump, though they have recently joined tightly on closing the border.
None received a package sent out by Trump’s team vetting potential running mates, according to reports.
Asked for their first pick, Republicans listed their top four choices in this order:
— DeSantis 14%.
— Haley 11%.
— Ramaswamy 8%.
— Abbott 7%.
The survey analysis picked up on the concerns about Trump’s list.
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