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(29,546 posts) Sun Jul 10, 2016, 01:44 PM Jul 2016

Who will Donald Trump choose as his running mate? [View all]

Last edited Mon Jul 11, 2016, 03:26 PM - Edit history (4)

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/07/trump-vp-cheat-sheet/481662/

Besides the 10 choices listed in the poll, the following names have been mentioned as possible vice presidential candidates:

- Jon Huntsman
- Ben Carson
- Bob Corker (Withdrew himself from consideration as possible VP on July 6)
- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval
- New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
- Sen. Rob Portman (Ohio)
- Florida Gov. Rick Scott
- Ohio Gov. John Kasich
- Scott Brown
- Sen. Jeff Sessions (Alabama)
- Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer
- Rand Paul
- Rudolph Giuliani
- Joe Walsh

20 votes, 1 pass \| Time left: Unlimited
	Lt. General George Flynn,USMC (Ret.)
	2 (10%)
	New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
	2 (10%)
	Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas)
	0 (0%)
	Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa)
	0 (0%)
	Newt Gingrich
	9 (45%)
	Sarah Palin
	1 (5%)
	Indiana Gov. Mike Pence
	4 (20%)
	Florida Sen. Marco Rubio
	0 (0%)
	Rudolph Giuliani
	2 (10%)
	Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin
	0 (0%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Who will Donald Trump choose as his running mate? [View all] red dog 1 Jul 2016 OP

In an attempt to make him appear sane by comparison, Gary Busey NightWatcher Jul 2016 #1

Newt Gingritch --- THe only man who makes Trump look like a good family man and good husband... Mass Jul 2016 #2

I'll add former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown to the "non-poll" list red dog 1 Jul 2016 #7

Susana Martinez shot the idea down weeks ago Warpy Jul 2016 #3

That's why Susana Martinez is not one of the choices in the poll red dog 1 Jul 2016 #25

Jeff Sessions (who's not in the poll), is a lock louis c Jul 2016 #4

I've added Sessions to the non-poll list red dog 1 Jul 2016 #9

His daughter. He likes to keep it in the family. nt Quackers Jul 2016 #5

I thought his daughter was a Democrat. red dog 1 Jul 2016 #26

So was Trump at one time. Quackers Jul 2016 #35

Ivanka Trump is 34 - one year too young jmowreader Jul 2016 #39

She's turning 35 before the election. emulatorloo Jul 2016 #56

Go Sarah! Go Sarah!...you betcha Demonaut Jul 2016 #6

I'd say Pence is the most likely; he brings a swing state and region: ericson00 Jul 2016 #8

Pence is definitely a top contender red dog 1 Jul 2016 #12

if Indiana is a swing state, Trumptoast for breakfast, sports fans! Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #67

Indiana voted for Obama. B Calm Jul 2016 #74

there is no way huntsman and probably kasich would agree to run as his VP JI7 Jul 2016 #10

You're right about Kasich, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #15

no he hasn't. you must be thinking of someone else. JI7 Jul 2016 #16

From The Atlantic article cited in the OP red dog 1 Jul 2016 #17

ok, i looked it up and it was more things like "he could maybe bring the party together" JI7 Jul 2016 #28

I still think he'd accept it if it were offered to him red dog 1 Jul 2016 #34

Most Republicans would accept it if it was offered jmowreader Jul 2016 #40

Retired Lt. Gen. Flynn book_worm Jul 2016 #11

I'll add Lt. General Michael Flynn to the poll red dog 1 Jul 2016 #14

It has to be someone with a dead career and Hortensis Jul 2016 #13

John Kasich will decline a draft rbrnmw Jul 2016 #33

Well, shoot. Last time I read he was. Hortensis Jul 2016 #62

I could be wrong a Republican friend told me he wasn't going rbrnmw Jul 2016 #63

You're likely right. It's been a while since I've looked, Hortensis Jul 2016 #64

The only person who is as fantastic and great and also as very very very smart as he is... Salviati Jul 2016 #18

if you haven't seen this, put down your pepsi: Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #68

I had not seen that before... Salviati Jul 2016 #69

Gingrich...Isn't it being reported that Trump may quit if he wins? Nt maryellen99 Jul 2016 #19

"Donald Trump Hints To New York Times That he may Quit If he Wins" red dog 1 Jul 2016 #22

I've been having a rather evil thought about this very Different Drummer Jul 2016 #20

I've read the reports, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #21

I agree he might choose a woman Different Drummer Jul 2016 #23

He won't pick Martinez, because he knows she doesn't like him, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #36

Ernst took herself out of the running. See Iowa forum for details emulatorloo Jul 2016 #55

Thanks, I didn't know that red dog 1 Jul 2016 #71

Don't rule out wheniwasincongress Jul 2016 #24

Republican leaders would never allow that to happen, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #41

The question should be who will accept the offer! randr Jul 2016 #27

Leading the list of who will accept the offer, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #29

The mere acceptance of the offer would disqualify a candidate randr Jul 2016 #30

Good point! red dog 1 Jul 2016 #45

Kevin Spacey is topping his current shortlist. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #31

He should host a game show: "Who Wants To Be A Vice Knucklehead!" lindysalsagal Jul 2016 #32

I understand Flynn is pro choice. Kingofalldems Jul 2016 #37

That aint happening, then. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #44

Flynn n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2016 #38

I would say Christie but I suspect Trump has little respect for all the bootlicking. Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #42

My guess is that he will choose Gingrich, red dog 1 Jul 2016 #48

Satan. Rex Jul 2016 #43

Satan's like "ah, I'm in Cancun for the next few months. I'm really booked up" Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #46

Trump says hello and Satan says goodbye. Rex Jul 2016 #49

"I've got a reputation to think about, you know, Don" Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #51

Oh dam! Satan went there! Rex Jul 2016 #52

Best answer yet! red dog 1 Jul 2016 #47

It will be Satan Jr. poppy wants his son to learn from the worst. Rex Jul 2016 #50

Aren't there some things that even Satan wouldn't do? LeftishBrit Jul 2016 #60

I could watch that left-side video for hours red dog 1 Jul 2016 #72

OJ enid602 Jul 2016 #53

O.J. is still in prison and won't be eligible for parole until November 2017. red dog 1 Jul 2016 #79

Rudolph Giuliani no_hypocrisy Jul 2016 #54

Rudolph is now a poll choice red dog 1 Jul 2016 #83

Newt Gingrich, I wanna see a "family values" ticket with 6 marriages between the two of them. Shoulders of Giants Jul 2016 #57

Hey! Where's all the above? rock Jul 2016 #58

His ego? LeftishBrit Jul 2016 #59

Or a candidate backed by ALEC.. LeftishBrit Jul 2016 #61

Noot. nt arely staircase Jul 2016 #65

Rudy or Rand Paul is what I think. nt karadax Jul 2016 #66

1st vote for Rand Paul red dog 1 Jul 2016 #70

Tea Bagger Mike Pence B Calm Jul 2016 #73

He could pick JC himself madokie Jul 2016 #75

Gingrich. He and Trump are just alike in so many ways and both are useless pricks. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #76

Do you want what the prediction is today or tomorrow liberal N proud Jul 2016 #77

John Barron ChoppinBroccoli Jul 2016 #78

or John Miller red dog 1 Jul 2016 #80

Giuliani... liberalmuse Jul 2016 #81

Giuliani is now one of the ten poll choices red dog 1 Jul 2016 #84

Will vote. Thanks! n/m liberalmuse Jul 2016 #85

Adolf Hitler Re-Animated! John Poet Jul 2016 #82

Some speculation that the convention delegates will make the choice for him Shrek Jul 2016 #86

That would be awesome! red dog 1 Jul 2016 #87

Joe Walsh (the batshit one, not the good one). Buns_of_Fire Jul 2016 #88

I'll add him to the non-poll list red dog 1 Jul 2016 #89