This guy gets my vote for Trump's VP

[atlkvb]

The more I listen to him, the more he makes complete sense to me as Trump's running mate

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance

There are others who would work...N. Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Tom Cotton...but for my money I like this guy.

Listen to how well he answers these interview questions, particularly how he handles why he now supports Trump after trashing him earlier in his career. (he used to be a "never Trumper")

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...-the-world-is-on-fire-under-biden/ar-BB1mg68q

Bio

*editor's note:

He's good...smooth...plain spoken....direct...answers the questions completely (no doublespeak). He's obviously very smart, yet doesn't come across as some sort of wild eyed ideologue. He talks common sense and he can appeal to Trump skeptics who refuse to even consider Trump's successful policies because of his abrasiveness. JD gives Trump a chance to make an argument to those folks for his superior policies over creepy Joe's. That's the main reason I like him, Trump should give him serious consideration as Veep IMO.

*note #2:

I almost forgot to mention he balances out the ticket with his youthful look. Comes across on TV as the future face of the MAGA movement, and he helps Trump appear as a Senior Captain who's grooming his worthy accomplice to take over and keep the MAGA movement going strong.

Lots to like about this guy. [thumbsup]

 

[WVU82_rivals]

 

[roadtrasheer]

The more I listen to him, the more he makes complete sense to me as Trump's running mate

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance

There are others who would work...N. Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. Tom Cotton...but for my money I like this guy.

Listen to how well he answers these interview questions, particularly how he handles why he now supports Trump after trashing him earlier in his career. (he used to be a "never Trumper")

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...-the-world-is-on-fire-under-biden/ar-BB1mg68q

Bio

*editor's note:

He's good...smooth...plain spoken....direct...answers the questions completely (no doublespeak). He's obviously very smart, yet doesn't come across as some sort of wild eyed ideologue. He talks common sense and he can appeal to Trump skeptics who refuse to even consider Trump's successful policies because of his abrasiveness. JD gives Trump a chance to make an argument to those folks for his superior policies over creepy Joe's. That's the main reason I like him, Trump should give him serious consideration as Veep IMO.

*note #2:

I almost forgot to mention he balances out the ticket with his youthful look. Comes across on TV as the future face of the MAGA movement, and he helps Trump appear as a Senior Captain who's grooming his worthy accomplice to take over and keep the MAGA movement going strong.

Lots to like about this guy. [thumbsup]

His movie is pretty good. He did come from a very poor upbringing. Shelly Moore Capito son or nephew is running in WV hope he gets curbed stomped.

 

[atlkvb]

His movie is pretty good. He did come from a very poor upbringing. Shelly Moore Capito son or nephew is running in WV hope he gets curbed stomped.

He does have a compelling story. Makes him genuine to lots of folks. Definitely NOT a swamp creature!

 

[phillya]

Vance as VP is 100% MAGA ticket. It would be a statement that Trump is not going to pander to any group.
The future of the country is at stake. The whole new administration has to be on board with America first conservatism.

 

[WVU82_rivals]

 

[dave]

I'm still hoping for Tulsi Gabbard.

 

[WVUStrick44]

Trump just needs to win. Whatever VP candidate that can bring in the independents that is who I'm rooting for! Has to bring in actual voters.

 

[atlkvb]

Trump just needs to win. Whatever VP candidate that can bring in the independents that is who I'm rooting for! Has to bring in actual voters.

One of the amazing things we've seen about Trump is his political instincts are uncanny. He'll pick a running mate who's a perfect compliment to getting his agenda accepted, as well as charging up his base of support. Another reason I like this guy Vance...to me he's the total package for all that!

 

[dave]

One of the amazing things we've seen about Trump is his political instincts are uncanny. He'll pick a running mate who's a perfect compliment to getting his agenda accepted, as well as charging up his base of support. Another reason I like this guy Vance...to me he's the total package for all that!

I like Vance OK and he checks the box being in a swing state but I'd rather not lose his Senate seat and a military careered former Dem who chose that party because they felt it was better for the working class only to realize it was a complete socialist **** show is pretty appealing

 

[dave]

Also. Tulsi debating Kawamala would be the epic of epic vp debates ever

 

[atlkvb]

I like Vance OK and he checks the box being in a swing state but I'd rather not lose his Senate seat and a military careered former Dem who chose that party because they felt it was better for the working class only to realize it was a complete socialist **** show is pretty appealing

His conversion to me is his appeal, especially to swing voters. Go back and listen to that clip I linked to ITT on him explaining why he changed his mind supporting Trump. It's quite the selling point for those fence sitters.

 

[atlkvb]

Also. Tulsi debating Kawamala would be the epic of epic vp debates ever

Tulsi to me will never have the base of Trump's support. She's still a Democrat on key issues involving big government like school choice vouchers, entitlement reform, making the tax cuts permanent and of course abortion. I get her appeal to the RINO wing of the GOP, but Trump will never offer her a spot at the top of the ticket because the base doesn't trust her.

 

[WVUStrick44]

Tulsi to me will never have the base of Trump's support. She's still a Democrat on key issues involving big government like school choice vouchers, entitlement reform, making the tax cuts permanent and of course abortion. I get her appeal to the RINO wing of the GOP, but Trump will never offer her a spot at the top of the ticket because the base doesn't trust her.

These are all valid and good points. I'll add that the base will vote Trump no matter who get's the VP selection. Trump should select someone who brings in undecided voters. If Tulsi can bring in more votes than any other selection then Tulsi would/should be the selection.

Trump has to bring some of the folks who voted biden in 2020 in order to win.

 

[dave]

Tulsi to me will never have the base of Trump's support. She's still a Democrat on key issues involving big government like school choice vouchers, entitlement reform, making the tax cuts permanent and of course abortion. I get her appeal to the RINO wing of the GOP, but Trump will never offer her a spot at the top of the ticket because the base doesn't trust her.

Tulsi isn't a RINO though. She is a representative from a liberal state. She is pragmatic and she is really into politics because she wants to look out for her military peers.

Trump himself is not a true conservative on many issues. I don't care.

I want people in government who hate the system the way it is now and who want to take it to the place it was I tended by our founding fathers.

 

[atlkvb]

Tulsi isn't a RINO though. She is a representative from a liberal state. She is pragmatic and she is really into politics because she wants to look out for her military peers.

Trump himself is not a true conservative on many issues. I don't care.

I want people in government who hate the system the way it is now and who want to take it to the place it was I tended by our founding fathers.

I agree...I'm just commenting on why Tulsi hasn't caught on with GOP base voters yet. Trump's hard core support. She's not as dedicated to dismantling Leviathan as most GOP base voters who support Trump are. I ticked off a couple of examples.

 

[roadtrasheer]

Tulsi isn't a RINO though. She is a representative from a liberal state. She is pragmatic and she is really into politics because she wants to look out for her military peers.

Trump himself is not a true conservative on many issues. I don't care.

I want people in government who hate the system the way it is now and who want to take it to the place it was I tended by our founding fathers.

Trump is a mix , a good mix of old school Democrat and Reagan republican. Tulsi is more liberal than Trump, she's not leftists by today's standards but she's far from conservative even by today's standards. I like her and wouldn't have a problem with her . She would DESTROY kamala...that's not saying much

 

[atlkvb]

Trump is a mix , a good mix of old school Democrat and Reagan republican. Tulsi is more liberal than Trump, she's not leftists by today's standards but she's far from conservative even by today's standards. I like her and wouldn't have a problem with her . She would DESTROY kamala...that's not saying much

She appeals to a certain voter who's fed up with "business as usual" in D.C. Hell some Democrats are like that! However, she's fundamentally an activist for big government and that's what's keeping her candidacy lukewarm among traditional GOP base voters IMO.

 

[atlkvb]

These are all valid and good points. I'll add that the base will vote Trump no matter who get's the VP selection. Trump should select someone who brings in undecided voters. If Tulsi can bring in more votes than any other selection then Tulsi would/should be the selection.

Trump has to bring some of the folks who voted biden in 2020 in order to win.

I think that happens by default. I think the traditional voting for a Veep goes out the window this cycle...Trump is the elephant in the room. You're either strongly in support of him, or strongly against him. No one else on his ticket will matter unless they're not firmly lined up with his agenda.

 

[roadtrasheer]

Sooner or later she will come to understand the only way to get rid of the status in DC is to shrink government

 

[atlkvb]

Sooner or later she will come to understand the only way to get rid of the status in DC is to shrink government

I think she sees that when it comes to certain things...like the DOJ for example. However she's still in favor of food stamps, government funding abortions, public schools, and mandates on EVs. Those positions will never fly with Trump's base. Never!

 

[ThePunish-EER]

Trump is a mix , a good mix of old school Democrat and Reagan republican. Tulsi is more liberal than Trump, she's not leftists by today's standards but she's far from conservative even by today's standards. I like her and wouldn't have a problem with her . She would DESTROY kamala...that's not saying much

Trump is a capitalist who believes in free trade, less restrictions. He loves his country and wants what is best for her. As you stated, he’s a good mix of each of the strongest and best qualities each party once offered. The problem is, neither party represents any of them any longer. And THAT is why people love Trump.

 

[atlkvb]

Trump is a capitalist who believes in free trade, less restrictions. He loves his country and wants what is best for her. As you stated, he’s a good mix of each of the strongest and best qualities each party once offered. The problem is, neither party represents any of them any longer. And THAT is why people love Trump.

 

[dave]

Trump is a mix , a good mix of old school Democrat and Reagan republican. Tulsi is more liberal than Trump, she's not leftists by today's standards but she's far from conservative even by today's standards. I like her and wouldn't have a problem with her . She would DESTROY kamala...that's not saying much

So far the best the left and Rinos have come up with on Tulsi is that she is apparently is a Russian agent like Trump. Usually when they go there I become their fan. She was great on Joe Rogan.

 

[atlkvb]

So far the best the left and Rinos have come up with on Tulsi is that she is apparently is a Russian agent like Trump. Usually when they go there I become their fan. She was great on Joe Rogan.

They have to use smears because they can't win support for their positions on their own merits.

 

[dave]

They have to use smears because they can't win support for their positions on their own merits.

At this point it isn't even smears. Russia Russia Russia tested well and scares people. Just like telling old people that Republicans want to take away their SS. They have started that **** already too. Anyone with a brain should see the pattern already

 

[roadtrasheer]

I think she sees that when it comes to certain things...like the DOJ for example. However she's still in favor of food stamps, government funding abortions, public schools, and mandates on EVs. Those positions will never fly with Trump's base. Never!

In all fairness I'm not for completely doing away with grub stubs or public assistance, that's a whole different conversation. I'm for vouchers but think we still need public schools... again not sure how that would work .
Paying for Abortions is ******** , I'm all for paying for birth control.
I like EV just don't believe climate is a issue all though I'm a tree hugging and believe the epa could be a good thing if we can get the corruption out of it .

 

[roadtrasheer]

Trump is a capitalist who believes in free trade, less restrictions. He loves his country and wants what is best for her. As you stated, he’s a good mix of each of the strongest and best qualities each party once offered. The problem is, neither party represents any of them any longer. And THAT is why people love Trump.

I've said since 2016 Trump is trying to get the best of Reagan and the best of jfk and put it together but that don't fly in today's corruption. Both sides can eat a big bag of dollar store cocks

 

[WVU82_rivals]

 

[atlkvb]

In all fairness I'm not for completely doing away with grub stubs or public assistance, that's a whole different conversation. I'm for vouchers but think we still need public schools... again not sure how that would work .
Paying for Abortions is ******** , I'm all for paying for birth control.
I like EV just don't believe climate is a issue all though I'm a tree hugging and believe the epa could be a good thing if we can get the corruption out of it .

I don't have a problem with temporary assistance for folks who've fallen on hard times (I'd like to see some of that repaid through their taxes once they get back on their feet) What I'm against are permanent fixtures receiving welfare & food stamps. We need to get government out of education, period. Public funding of abortions is even worse. The whole climate change BS is BS. EV's are actually worse for the environment, and they are unaffordable as well as impractical. Human beings do not and cannot control climate!

It's utter nonsense.

If we set out as a goal for humanity to reduce Earth's overall temperature by 10 degrees each year on our command, how would we do it?

 

[Hillbilly Tea]

Vivek is incredibly impressive although it seems he would be wasted as a VP . Would like to see him in a very prominent role in the Trump administration.

 

[dave]

VP is a **** position.

Let's discuss who the attorney general will be. Someone who can out criminals in prison and get rid of the joke prosecutors and agents in our judicial system.

 

[atlkvb]

VP is a **** position.

Let's discuss who the attorney general will be. Someone who can out criminals in prison and get rid of the joke prosecutors and agents in our judicial system.