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jmowreader

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40. Most Republicans would accept it if it was offered

Sun Jul 10, 2016, 05:27 PM

Jul 2016

I think if I were Trump I would put a food taster and car starter on my Cabinet - especially if I chose Newt Gingrich as my running mate. Gingrinch would give his eye teeth to be president but can't get elected for little inconsequential reasons like that no one can fucking stand him. But if Trump named him VP then Trump were suddenly incapable of being president (because his vice president put a bomb under his chair, say) Gingrich would automatically become president.

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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