Who Should Trump Pick As His Running Mate?
GOP Voters Strongly Back Scott, Rubio
And Carson: I&I/TIPP Poll
Issues & Insights,
by
Terry Jones
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Posted By: RockyTCB,
7/10/2024 10:23:50 AM
The Democrats’ recent panic over President Joe Biden’s apparent mental infirmities underscores the importance of the vice presidential pick. In the case of former President Donald Trump, who will only be able to serve one term if re-elected, the choice is just as important if not more so. A handful of favorites has emerged, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
In the past two months, the I&I/TIPP Poll has queried voters about a long list of 22 possible choices for Trump.
However, in recent days, that list has shrunk markedly. Trump campaign insiders, Republican Party officials and those close to Trump
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
bpl40 7/10/2024 10:33:26 AM (No. 1753619)
Every choice has it's tactical pluses and minuses. Strategically I still vote for DeSantis.
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Don't pick for votes. Pick as if they will be our next president, if you love this country.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
mc squared 7/10/2024 10:48:43 AM (No. 1753628)
It's name recognition. People prefer those whose names they know.
I don't want to lose my FL Governor, and while I like Carson, I don't see him as the right man. Overall, I cringe at a Senator in the position, as they've done nothing but disappoint me. I prefer a governor who, presumably, has executive experience.
I'll have to trust Trump on this.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Californian 7/10/2024 10:51:39 AM (No. 1753632)
No one cares who the VP is. Articles about VP picks are pure filler.
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JD Vance offers the most as he appeals to Conservatives, veterans and younger voters.
Mike Pompeo would be my first choice though.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
Alecto2 7/10/2024 10:53:05 AM (No. 1753634)
Rubio - dear God, no!
Whoever better be strong morally because you know the IC and PTB will attack them and anyone dear to them or associated with them.
17 people like this.
Reply 7 - Posted by:
fysammy 7/10/2024 10:53:14 AM (No. 1753635)
Please not Scott! He's another "finger in the wind" Mike Pence.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Moritz55 7/10/2024 10:55:50 AM (No. 1753642)
Definitely not Ben Carson. He’s a smart, kind, decent man, but the Dems would eat him alive.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
singermom9 7/10/2024 11:08:29 AM (No. 1753650)
Byron Daniels
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
mc squared 7/10/2024 11:15:09 AM (No. 1753654)
#4: "No one cares who the VP is. "
Not before THIS administration, anyway.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
reefdiver 7/10/2024 11:20:08 AM (No. 1753659)
Seems to me that it should not be a senator or congressman because they are needed in congress to support Trump's policies.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
ARKfamily 7/10/2024 11:24:09 AM (No. 1753663)
#8, Ben Carson did okay with the reporter last week. Did you watch it?
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
Gordon Freeman 7/10/2024 11:25:04 AM (No. 1753665)
Definitely not Pompeo he’s in the same category as B Barr.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
privateer 7/10/2024 11:26:53 AM (No. 1753668)
I dimly remember that Barry had a VP. Yeah, doesn't matter.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
zephyrgirl 7/10/2024 11:57:54 AM (No. 1753692)
It needs to be a governor who has government executive experience. Senators and Congressmen just sit around and talk. Remember Sessions?
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 7/10/2024 12:03:15 PM (No. 1753698)
Is this poll a true reflection of the American public? I have my doubts. For example, no mention of Vance or Bergum. Not that I truly favor either of them.
I would prefer Rick Scott or Rand Paul over Marco Rubio or Tim Scott. I think both have more accomplishments, and I don't play identity politics. Neither resonate though. The only other governor is DeSantis, but he waits until 2028. He doesn't resonate either.
I would consider any outsider. Both Carson and Ramaswamy come to mind but neither truly resonate.
Only other name is Nikki Haley, but she is a definite 'no'. I would put Kristi Noem over Haley, but she does not resonate either.
Since I can't find a real favorite, I'll be content with whomever Trump picks.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
LC Chihuahua 7/10/2024 12:04:07 PM (No. 1753700)
Forgot Pompeo. Not a bad choice.
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Reply 18 - Posted by:
thomthomp 7/10/2024 12:05:06 PM (No. 1753701)
Pray Trump learned his lesson with Pence.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
john56 7/10/2024 12:11:36 PM (No. 1753709)
Until a couple months ago and her ill-thought out book, Kristi Noem was my choice.
But I think Tim Scott might be the choice this time.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
DVC 7/10/2024 12:12:18 PM (No. 1753710)
NOT Rubio!! He's twice put in "amnesty for all" bills and tried to get them passed.
NEVER Rubio, he's NOT going to support deportation, he'll push for amnesty.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Daisymay 7/10/2024 12:26:43 PM (No. 1753729)
Judging by this Poll, NOBODY has a Good Pick. I would say Rubio has the most experience (Trump could just make one of his Golf Clubs his new Primary Residence. People from NY do it all the time here in FL to get away from the horrible Taxes in NY). J.D. has the best chance of winning in 2028 and DeSantis would be the best President in 2028. So, we all have our reasons for picking the VP and my guess is Trump will pick someone who hasn't even been mentioned! Stay tuned!
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
WV.Hillbilly 7/10/2024 12:27:30 PM (No. 1753730)
NOT Burgum.
He's a globalist who pals around with Bill Gates.
Gates donated $100,000 to Burgum’s gubernatorial campaign in 2016. was able to bypass state laws and swallow up 2,100 acres of prime farm land.
Burgum vetoed legislation that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in sporting events outside of their birth gender.
He vetoed legislation that would have banned the use of transgender pronouns by public school officials.
He vetoed school choice legislation.
He wants to make North Dakota “carbon neutral” by 2030.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
udanja99 7/10/2024 12:35:08 PM (No. 1753739)
Scott waffles too much and Carson is too nice. Rubio has improved greatly but I’m still not sold on him.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
DVC 7/10/2024 12:36:09 PM (No. 1753742)
Re #22, please explain what "state law" would prevent ANY American citizen buying land in North Dakota? Sound like baloney to me at first look..."bypassing state law", but perhaps there is something there, please explain.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
chagrined 7/10/2024 12:38:47 PM (No. 1753749)
I'm with you poster #22. We need that friend of Bill Gates, Burgum, like a hole in the head.
A lot of people have already forgotten how bad Pence ended up being, not to mention the current VP Cackles.
I don't see what is wrong with Sarah Huckabee Sanders. I don't recall her stabbing anyone in the back, rino style. AND if I recollect correctly, she's a strong supporter of President Trump.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
cold porridge 7/10/2024 12:55:04 PM (No. 1753762)
#5: Do some research. Pompeo is not who you think he is.
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
DVC 7/10/2024 12:58:16 PM (No. 1753764)
Rubio is a big time IC shill and employee. He is Vice Chair of SSCI, which are the enablers of the IC takeover of the government, and now are all controlled by the IC via blackmail.
NOT Rubio, he is a bad guy, for certain.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
JHHolliday 7/10/2024 1:06:08 PM (No. 1753769)
I will go with anybody Trump picks, of course, but as a practical if not cynical choice, I prefer Scott or Rubio for the demographic edge. The main thrust should be to win. The Dems probably realize they are going to need massive voter fraud to win this time and, hopefully, the GOP knows they have to go all out to at least slow it down if not stop it entirely. It won't be easy. The Dems are now signing up illegals to vote and Lord knows what other criminal tricks are up their sleeves. More cooked up lawfare indictments..."Show me the Man" etc a la Beria. Nothing is beyond them in their unbridled lust for power. The graft money is nice but it's just a side benefit for the power to force us into thinking the proper thoughts and doing what they say.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
YorkieMom 7/10/2024 1:28:57 PM (No. 1753790)
Tim Scott will not bring in the black vote. The Dems will tear him apart, and he is too wishy-washy. I have a feeling Rubio is the choice, and he will appeal to Hispanics. But, if Don, Jr. has his way, J.D. Vance will be the choice.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
chumley 7/10/2024 1:32:14 PM (No. 1753793)
If the past is any indication, no matter who he picks it will be a deep state plant.
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Yes #25, I agree about Sarah Sanders. She is my first choice.
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
planetgeo 7/10/2024 2:01:00 PM (No. 1753817)
Listen to me now and hear me later...forget finding someone who checks all your boxes and focus on who can help Trump WIN. That person happens to be Rubio. Think, people, THINK. The Democrats have actually set it up for him to be a serious factor in this race by importing...Latinos. Yes, it will make a difference to have the "first Latino VP candidate" running. Beautiful irony added to the win.
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
John Farson 7/10/2024 2:09:37 PM (No. 1753825)
Choose for 2028. We have enough to win 2024.
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Reply 34 - Posted by:
John Farson 7/10/2024 2:10:52 PM (No. 1753827)
Choose for 2028.
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His name doesn't come up, but I would love to see Jim Jordan.
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Reply 36 - Posted by:
NorthernDog 7/10/2024 2:18:50 PM (No. 1753833)
I wouldn't mind if its someone not necessarily 'next in line'. It will be difficult to prep for a campaign in 2028 while busy within Trump's 2nd term. The VP should be someone who can take over the Presidency on a moment's notice. That's what is most important.
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
danu 7/10/2024 2:40:33 PM (No. 1753852)
too right #3 on the 'sincerity' of senators, #26 is eagle-eyed on slick gits...
carson knows how to punch back, and when, and who. discretion is the greater and better part of valour.
knowledge is power when it comes to seeing through the dr fakeys of the swamp.
our people have perished -by the millions- for want of knowledge and honest medical information.
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
cor-vet 7/10/2024 2:48:27 PM (No. 1753859)
Gabbard.
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Reply 39 - Posted by:
danu 7/10/2024 2:55:31 PM (No. 1753863)
we agree w #20. we believe pdt does not need rubio to 'appeal' to hispanics
--they already love the president and his policies.
senators are generally useless, arrogant entitlement 'do you know who i am' voters.
however, our cousins had a neighbour-grandpa wilson, who liked a senator called proxmire of wisconsin, iirc ?
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Reply 40 - Posted by:
WV.Hillbilly 7/10/2024 3:43:07 PM (No. 1753879)
#24
North Dakota enacted an Anti Corporate Farming law in 1932 to prohibit all corporations or limited liability companies from owning or leasing farmland or ranchland,
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Reply 41 - Posted by:
DanvilleBill 7/10/2024 4:24:07 PM (No. 1753913)
In order of my preference:
1) Pompeo
2) Burgum
3) Youngkin
4) Cotton
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Reply 42 - Posted by:
montwoodcliff 7/10/2024 4:41:20 PM (No. 1753925)
None of the above! How about Musk? The trouble is that he is busy with his own enterprises. Don't forget about Youngkin in VA. Whomever he picks, it has to be somebody tough enough with deep pockets to withstand the forthcoming lawfare.
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Reply 43 - Posted by:
snapper451 7/10/2024 5:10:31 PM (No. 1753944)
Not yet!!!! Don’t do anything to change the disastrous news cycle for Democrats and Dementia Joe. This has staying (and stinking) power. As the Art of War says, when your opponent is messing up, don’t interfere with him.
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Reply 44 - Posted by:
Twinkle93 7/10/2024 6:04:06 PM (No. 1753991)
Rubio is out of the running because he resides in Florida like Trump. In 2000, Cheney had to move back to Wyoming.
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Reply 45 - Posted by:
JimBob 7/10/2024 7:36:06 PM (No. 1754044)
This guy is not in the mix either, but I REALLY like Mark Robinson, Lt. Gov of NC.
A man with good morality, strong beliefs, and NOT ASHAMED OF THEM!
link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfhCL_uiNt4
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