Out of this list, who'd be the best VP pick for Trump?

[Catholics vs. Convicts]

Kasich isn't the answer. If the ticket is two old white guys, with one of them being a racist buffoon, Hillary is just going to eat them up. Trump needs to have someone who can get a foot in the door with women or minorities. Now, good luck finding that, but if she wanted the job, Martinez would be killer. Probably the best Trump can do is find some Uncle Tom, who will probably have a weak resume.

[bigedlb]

Alan West, or Pam Bondi (Fl)

[Kingpoleon]

Would Walter Jones consider joining a ticket?

[SillyAmerican]

Kasich isn't the answer. If the ticket is two old white guys, with one of them being a racist buffoon, Hillary is just going to eat them up. Trump needs to have someone who can get a foot in the door with women or minorities. Now, good luck finding that, but if she wanted the job, Martinez would be killer. Probably the best Trump can do is find some Uncle Tom, who will probably have a weak resume.

I think you're probably right. And I say this as one who likes Kasich, both in terms of his temperament and his record of achievement during his time in government. But Trump would be best served by convincing either Martinez or Haley to take his VP spot.

[Mr. Morden]

Kasich isn't the answer. If the ticket is two old white guys, with one of them being a racist buffoon, Hillary is just going to eat them up. Trump needs to have someone who can get a foot in the door with women or minorities. Now, good luck finding that, but if she wanted the job, Martinez would be killer.

I just don't see Martinez agreeing to join a ticket with Trump.  Her recent comments suggesting that Trump's words were offensive seems like a clear signal that she's not interested.  Haley's also been pretty critical of Trump, and I can't see her doing it either.  Ayotte's busy with reelection.

Maybe Ernst?  Otherwise, both Marsha Blackburn and Mary Fallin were asked recently about running on a ticket with Trump, and they both gave evasive non-denials suggesting that they might be open to it.

[standwrand]

Marco Rubio whether or not he can deliver his home state

[PresidentTRUMP]

1. Kasich (His career is basically over after Ohio term if he doesn't end up on the national ticket)

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Well below Kasich as options:

2. Rubio - If he wants the position and be VP to a trump candidacy, rumor is hes warming up to the idea i've been reading.

3. Susanna Martinez - She would be a great choice for Trump but has come out hard against him several times so i don't think she would want it.

Kasich is the obvious choice no matter how much bad blood there is between now and the convention. He would help Trump win Ohio and help him in the mid-west states and also help his chances in PA. Not to mention he has all the political experience a candidate could have which would be big for someone like trump without much experience to speak of.

[Catholics vs. Convicts]

Kasich isn't the answer. If the ticket is two old white guys, with one of them being a racist buffoon, Hillary is just going to eat them up. Trump needs to have someone who can get a foot in the door with women or minorities. Now, good luck finding that, but if she wanted the job, Martinez would be killer. Probably the best Trump can do is find some Uncle Tom, who will probably have a weak resume.

I think you're probably right. And I say this as one who likes Kasich, both in terms of his temperament and his record of achievement during his time in government. But Trump would be best served by convincing either Martinez or Haley to take his VP spot.

Yeah don't get me wrong Kasich would be a great VP, but he just doesn't help that the ticket at all.

I just don't see Martinez agreeing to join a ticket with Trump.  Her recent comments suggesting that Trump's words were offensive seems like a clear signal that she's not interested.  Haley's also been pretty critical of Trump, and I can't see her doing it either.  Ayotte's busy with reelection.

Maybe Ernst?  Otherwise, both Marsha Blackburn and Mary Fallin were asked recently about running on a ticket with Trump, and they both gave evasive non-denials suggesting that they might be open to it.

I agree, I highly doubt Martinez would do it. Ernst could, maybe.

[Meclazine for Israel]

I say pick Christie and let him take over the tough-talking, insult-slinging braggadocio style that got Trump where he is, while Trump etch-a-sketches towards presidential.

I have to pay that.

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