A Science Experiment: Who do you think D. Trump should choose for a running mate

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  1. Credence2 profile image79
    Credence2posted 7 years ago

    Those of you leaning or selecting Trump for President next fall......

    Excuse me for climbing in the lion's den, folks. As hard as it is I am trying to put myself in Donald Trump's shoes.

    If I were him,  who would I select for a running mate?

    What direction should he go toward:

    1. Condi Rice- address the gender and ethnicity angle

    2. Newt Gingrich- double down on the outsider/maverick image

    3. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama- double down with one having impeccable conservative credentials

    4. Gov. Chris Christy- Moderation bringing the comfort of a mainstream political personage

    5. Anyone else

    So, who do you think he should select and why?

    1. wilderness profile image93
      wildernessposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      I don't think Trump could work well with a woman.

      If you're saying Christy is mainstream I take that to mean liberal - don't think Trump could work with a liberal. 

      Don't think Trump could work with a maverick very well either

      That leaves either Sessions (don't know the man) of someone else.

      1. Credence2 profile image79
        Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

        Well, Wilderness, Sessions is your man based on your observations here.

    2. lions44 profile image94
      lions44posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      A female would be the best choice. But pickings are slim..  I would also recommend a Latino, but there are none that would run with him.

      1.  Jeff Sessions would be a wasted pick because what are you gaining? Alabama and more white guys?
      2. Everybody seems to hate Chris Christie (left and right).
      3. Same w/Gingrich.  I personally think the man is brilliant but his reputation  is too tarnished.
      4.  I loved Condi Rice, however, like Christie, she is hated by both the left and right.
      My choices:
      5. Bob Corker (Tenn.) -  Southern state that is starting to turn gray. He is a smart guy and sound reasonable on television.
      6. Joni Ernst - Smart. Army Vet. Dem State.

      If they were willing, I would recommend Rubio or Kasich, but that ship has sailed.

      1. Credence2 profile image79
        Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

        Interesting observation, thanks for your feedback.

  2. colorfulone profile image77
    colorfuloneposted 7 years ago

    I think, Senator Sessions would be a great choice, but only Trump knows if he would be the best choice for VP.  Sessions would need to agree 100% with the direct Trump wants to lead, that would help give Trump the anti-assassination insurance he needs.

    1. Credence2 profile image79
      Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Colorfulone, are you among the group that thought that Mitt Romney might of lost in 2012 because he was not conservative enough?

      Would a more conservative ticket, with Sessions riding left seat,  make for a better chance of Mr. Trump to winning this fall?

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    calculus-geometryposted 7 years ago

    I can't imagine Condi Rice even voting for him.  Still, maybe she would do it as a big FU to the conservative establishment who constantly scapegoated her for everything during Bush II.   

    Anyway, my money is that giant garbage bag of hamburger grease Christie.

    1. Credence2 profile image79
      Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      If I recall, the Trump campaign had recently seriously considered her. She declined the offer.

  4. Castlepaloma profile image76
    Castlepalomaposted 7 years ago

    Nobody likes Sarah Palin?

    1. Credence2 profile image79
      Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Sarah Palin? You have got to be kidding, even Donald knows better than that..

      1. Castlepaloma profile image76
        Castlepalomaposted 7 years agoin reply to this

        Hey I'm kidding, thought it was good for laugh.

  5. Credence2 profile image79
    Credence2posted 7 years ago

    Hey guys, thanks for your imput.

    Have a happy 4th!

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    PrettyPantherposted 7 years ago

    Seriously?  Trump will only pick someone who is willing to kiss his shoes.  His daughter or Chris Christie.

    https://timedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/trump-christie2.jpg?quality=75&strip=color&w=1100

  7. Castlepaloma profile image76
    Castlepalomaposted 7 years ago

    Chris must be a 10, why not her?

 
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