Tulsi Gabbard For VP?
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Posted By: RockyTCB,
3/26/2024 7:38:26 AM
Donald Trump either has a short list or a long one, depending on the media source, in his search for a running mate. Either way, he could do a lot worse than Tulsi Gabbard. At least she knows, unlike many establishment Republicans, just how malicious Democrats are, since she used to be one and saw the depravity up close.
Maybe Trump will choose Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, or New York Rep. Elise Stefanik. He might turn to Ben Carson, a Cabinet official in his previous administration, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, or South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. All would be
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Skinnydip 3/26/2024 7:46:42 AM (No. 1685839)
No, no, no and NO!
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
andyboy 3/26/2024 8:02:02 AM (No. 1685862)
There's a lot about her I like -- but not her political positions. Maybe RFK will choose her as his running mate.
17 people like this.
Reply 3 - Posted by:
Daisymay 3/26/2024 8:06:47 AM (No. 1685868)
Marco Rubio, Yes. Tulsi, NO! We need to remember we're lookin for someone who can step in the President's Chair should something happen to Him. Marco would be good as would Tom Cotton. JMHO
22 people like this.
Reply 4 - Posted by:
TCloud 3/26/2024 8:16:20 AM (No. 1685881)
No more Mike Pence Wannabe's alright?
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Strike3 3/26/2024 8:21:21 AM (No. 1685886)
All of this speculation and guesswork is killing me, stop it. After Mike Pence, literally anybody will be an improvement and fortunately there are many good people from which to choose. If Trump avoids everybody who constantly attempts to convince us of their strong religious faith, it will be okay. Two rules, no box-checking and no RINOs.
21 people like this.
Reply 6 - Posted by:
Krause 3/26/2024 8:29:07 AM (No. 1685896)
Isn’t she on Kennedy’s list too?
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
HicoKid 3/26/2024 8:40:06 AM (No. 1685909)
Trump should stick to his criterion that the VP would be a good president. It ain't Tulsi Gabbard.
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My cat would be a better choice than Tulsi...
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Rama41 3/26/2024 8:55:39 AM (No. 1685926)
Great two-hour interview online with Tucker worth listening to. Another with Joe Rogan from some time ago. Was the Dems darling as a freshman, until she told them to pound sand. Destroyed Kamala with one comment at the first 2000 Dem debate. Army Reserve LTC accused of treason by Mitt Romney. Understand that a mini-Trump #2 isn't going to expand ticket appeal.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Rinktum 3/26/2024 9:00:19 AM (No. 1685930)
No. Not trustworthy. The VP this time around is going to have to be a pivotal position, and one that is closely aligned with the President’s agenda. He must be willing to do whatever is necessary to get this government to be accountable to we the people. We need a hatchet man who will clear out the radicals, dead weight, and demand accountability in all aspects from personnel to the demand of financial responsibility. We also need an excellent communicator. I still think Vivek would be great. He has been in the private sector and he is not enamored with politics but more interested in the bottom line. We don’t need someone whose first thought is how anything looks politically. His focus should be on the country and what is best for it and the people who make it work.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
Rather Read 3/26/2024 9:11:51 AM (No. 1685938)
I disagree with Tulsi on quite few things, but she is a veteran and she loves this country which is more than I can say about the rest of the democrats.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Hazymac 3/26/2024 9:14:40 AM (No. 1685942)
No way.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Dodge Boy 3/26/2024 9:22:00 AM (No. 1685952)
The level of corruption in the DC swamp is off the scale. While I don't have anything against Gabbard (other than the fact she was a dim before) and have never met her, I'm not particularly interested in a political transplant. Trump's VP will have his/her hands full helping to close/re-engineer several federal agencies. This individual must have the tenacity and stick-to-it schtick like Trump does.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
mobyclik 3/26/2024 9:33:34 AM (No. 1685964)
And it must be someone who is not the least bit afraid of the stinking, lying media. They must understand they're going to be attacked 24/7 starting the moment Trump names him.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
stablemoney 3/26/2024 9:35:26 AM (No. 1685965)
Thanks for the suggestions to destroy us. Next suggestions? Nikki Haley, Senator Mulkowsk, RFK Jr, Sheila Jackson Lee?
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
ThreeBadCats3 3/26/2024 9:35:36 AM (No. 1685966)
J. D. Vance is young but from reading his book and following his behavior in the senate, perhaps it is time for a person who has lived in our real society and seems to have integrity as well as intelligence. I’ve heard that he gets along well with Trump, which suggests that he has a sense of humor, as Trump does.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
kidsmom 3/26/2024 9:49:45 AM (No. 1685980)
I like Vivek R--he's savvy and not afraid of confrontation. I also think he'd be willing to step up and tell the President (privately) if he were sliding off the rails. Trump's strength is his courage and love for this country; and his weakness is choosing the wrong people to partner with him in his vision (example Mike Pence). And yes, after 4 years as Trump's wingman, I think he would be an electable POTUS.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
montwoodcliff 3/26/2024 10:09:40 AM (No. 1686009)
Never! Don’t trust her…a Democrat at heart!
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
padiva 3/26/2024 10:18:10 AM (No. 1686014)
No!
Tulsi for a non-controversial position with the VA.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Yuban 3/26/2024 10:22:33 AM (No. 1686018)
I will let you know how I feel AFTER DT has picked his VP. I do not respond to rumors. Total waste of time.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
DVC 3/26/2024 10:22:56 AM (No. 1686019)
NOT ever. She is a hard leftist with a few points of common sense. She is right about 5% of the time, at best.
NO, NO, a thousand times NO!
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
john56 3/26/2024 11:13:07 AM (No. 1686064)
Couple of things.
Tulsi sounds good on FNC, but she voted for at least one if not two Trump impeachments as a House member. Maybe VA secretary or NATO ambassador.
And the running mate will NOT be a Floridian. It's a bit constutionally complicated, but basically the electors in the Electoral College from a state cannot cast votes for a President AND a Vice President from their own state.
Kristi Noem still is my choice.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
Gallo3 3/26/2024 11:23:38 AM (No. 1686072)
Vivek is the guy that has the guts, smarts, and independence from RINOS and 'Rats, who could step up after Trump and help save our beloved Republic.
Up The Swami.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
LadyHen 3/26/2024 11:32:28 AM (No. 1686082)
No.
Whoever is second has to be able to take over in 4 years without hesitation. Be all diverse if you like but make sure the choice is a good solid populist conservative.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
WV.Hillbilly 3/26/2024 11:48:00 AM (No. 1686103)
Not only no, but Hell No!
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
DE01A13 3/26/2024 11:52:41 AM (No. 1686109)
No to Rubio also. My guess is that his VP choice will be someone who isn't on the radar right now.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
Geoman 3/26/2024 12:31:49 PM (No. 1686140)
This Gabbard idea was floated and discussed on these pages last week. It was surprising how many self-proclaimed Trump supporters posted "no former democrats, ever!" One would have to assume that they did not know Trump, at age 63, was a registered democrat, not switching back to the GOP until 2009, after Obama was sworn in as our 46th president. Some of the same posters proudly post how they are 'finished with Republicans and will never vote for one again,' acting as if Trump is running on a MAGA party ticket, not as a Republican, even after he was our most recent Republican president, at least until the draconian Covid rules, some clearly unconstitutional, facilitated massive ballot box stuffing via the U.S. mail, that resulted in Biden being elevated to the office. Two of our most effective presidents, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, were former democrats and I voted for them both, although I prefer a conservative ideology over populist ideology. Given Trump's record as president #45, I have no qualms about voting for him again, as he is clearly the superior choice in 2024. While I often disagree with some of his statements, if he chooses as his running mate, Gabbard, they would still get my support. Her military background and experience in the Hawaii and U.S. House of Representatives, only strengthens the ticket. Whomever he chooses, it is his choice to make and unlike his first term, when his supporters claim he had several cabinet-level selections pushed on him by RINOs, his executive background in business and in office should enable him to make wise choices, outside of RINO influence.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
Gordon Freeman 3/26/2024 1:14:52 PM (No. 1686170)
#27 I agree with your comments and I would add if not the VP definitely a cabinet position.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
Safari Man 3/26/2024 1:18:15 PM (No. 1686173)
In her heart, she's still a dimocrat.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
danu 3/26/2024 3:28:03 PM (No. 1686282)
we are in a dangerous place; our candidate , and his choices, will be surrounded by enemies.
we've spent years watching constant global attacks to our border, from treachery within and without
--pinpointed to weaken our military and health care systems. the vp choice is critical to the presidency.
dr carson- can fight to protect the health of the president, and of the citizenry.
gen flynn is a traditional fighter who knows where the bodies are buried, and what to dig up, or hunt down.
skills and righteousness should outweigh wokey wokey race or gender games-enough of that!!
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
udanja99 3/26/2024 7:00:28 PM (No. 1686398)
The only thing you need to know about her is that she endorsed Bernie Sanders.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
YorkieMom 3/26/2024 9:01:20 PM (No. 1686495)
Wow, all of these posts and no one mentioned Tim Scott. That said, NO to him too. He probably deserves it more because he can't stop talking about how loyal he is to Trump. He's probably too nice. Also NO to any woman and Ramaswamy, among others, but I'd rather Trump choose Gabbard than Ramaswamy, who reminds me too much of Obama, a smooth talker, but not trustworthy, imo. It will be interesting to see who is finally chosen.
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
rochow 3/26/2024 9:41:17 PM (No. 1686516)
Absolutely no, No, NO!
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
Falconer 3/27/2024 6:43:30 AM (No. 1686639)
I like Tulsi. But as VP? The barrier for me is the ultimate disdain or (hatred) I have for democrats. I'm not sure I can get past that fact when deciding who my favorite should be. It's Trump's pick though. And I'll be good with it.
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Reply 35 - Posted by:
Marcus 3/27/2024 9:46:46 PM (No. 1687223)
J.D. Vance.
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