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| Trump eyes running mate with political experience |
| 2016-05-05 |
| [Al Ahram] Donald Trump, the de facto Republican nominee in the race for the White House, said Wednesday he wants a running mate with political experience who can work well with Congress. Trump said his pick for vice president -- unlike the billionaire real estate mogul himself, who is political novice -- will be someone well-versed in Washington politics. "It will probably be a person with political experience," Trump said in an interview with television broadcaster ABC the morning after his chief remaining rival in the race, Texas senator Ted Cruz, abandoned his White House bid. "I would like to have somebody that could truly be good with respect to dealing with the Senate, dealing with Congress, getting legislation passed." Trump seized a resounding victory in Tuesday's primary in Indiana and is expected to easily scoop up the 1,237 delegates necessary to officially secure the nomination. His brash style, stances on issues that depart from party orthodoxy and personal attacks have divided Republicans. Trump's choice of running mate -- a decision generally announced shortly before the party's national convention that culminates the nomination process -- could help him sway skeptics. This year's Republican National Convention will take place in Cleveland, kept in touch with the world by Obamaphone, ...was ruled by a Democrat machine from 1942 through 1971. After the river caught fire during the administration of Carl Stokes they tried a Republican, then went back to being Democrats when the party hacked up Dennis Kucinich ... , Ohio in July. Trump declined to divulge any VP names on Wednesday. "I'm considering a lot of people, to be honest," he told the "Fox and Friends" morning show. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #11 But will he pick any of them, #9 Ship? |
| Posted by: Barbara 2016-05-05 20:38 |
| #10 I am sure that Donald Trumps business acumen extends to selecting management types then he lets them do their job. |
| Posted by: Angaimble Elminemble1032 2016-05-05 17:52 |
| #9 I will vote for Trump if he picks Mattis, I will vote for Hillary if she picks Mattis and I'd vote Green if Jill picked General Mattis. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2016-05-05 13:09 |
| #8 #3 Lousy SF writer. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2016-05-05 10:50 |
| #7 If he puts together a running mate and cabinet that is experienced, but willing to fight to get things done instead of the constant limp wristed selfish PC fucks we get now, I might have to reconsider voting for the man. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2016-05-05 10:47 |
| #6 Bolton for SecState. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2016-05-05 08:28 |
| #5 @#4: Special Ambassador At-Large - paint his quote on the side of his C-17. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-05-05 08:02 |
| #4 |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-05-05 07:55 |
| #3 My preference is Newt. Trump will pick the best in order to secure the best deal to get things done as fast as possible. His other choices will be very interesting. Things will all come together seamlessly if my hunch is correct. It will appear dramatic compared to O. As in any company leadership sets the tone throughout the entire company or country. |
| Posted by: Dale 2016-05-05 07:18 |
| #2 His pick for running mate and his potential nominations for top cabinet positions will be most interesting. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-05-05 03:12 |
| #1 Wonder if Joe Biden is on the list? |
| Posted by: Pappy 2016-05-05 01:00 |