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

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   Credence2posted 8 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?

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      wildernessposted 8 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.

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         Credence2posted 8 years agoin reply to this

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

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      lions44posted 8 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.

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         Credence2posted 8 years agoin reply to this

         Interesting observation, thanks for your feedback.

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   colorfuloneposted 8 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.

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      Credence2posted 8 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 8 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.

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      Credence2posted 8 years agoin reply to this

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

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   Castlepalomaposted 8 years ago

   Nobody likes Sarah Palin?

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      Credence2posted 8 years agoin reply to this

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

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         Castlepalomaposted 8 years agoin reply to this

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

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   Credence2posted 8 years ago

   Hey guys, thanks for your imput.
   
   Have a happy 4th!

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   PrettyPantherposted 8 years ago

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

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   Castlepalomaposted 8 years ago

   Chris must be a 10, why not her?

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