Clinton VP news LATEST: Podesta now calling the losers to tell them its not them

[Ronnie]

I actually think Gingrich could be a great choice for Trump.  He would be able to coach Trump on policy, and also legitimize him to many conservative and establishment skeptics.  I mean, yeah, he has skeletons in his closet, but I dont think they'd come up too often.

Gingrich's only real weakness is that he's an old, white man.

[Ronnie]

Carson may pull a Cheney and pick himself.

Doubt it.  Trump said that he wants an insider.

[Ronnie]

What evidence do you have that Trump can surmount the massive demographic wall that faces him?

[Ronnie]

I think he's going to pick someone with the following attributes:

>Is a policy wonk
>Is not an old white man

IMO, he should go for a southern woman.  He needs someone to soften his rough edges to an extent.

[Ronnie]

Hmm, I probably should have included the caveat, "didn't run her state into the ground."

I was thinking along the lines of Marsha Blackburn or Renee Ellmers.  That said, I'm not sure either of them is the sort of policy heavyweight Trump would need.

[Ronnie]

Based on the Greta interview, it actually doesn't seem like he's going to pick Christie.  I'd say Fallin, Sessions, and Gingrich are the most likely choices at this point.

[Ronnie]

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Lol, is he implying that Trump can't win in the state?

[Ronnie]

I think Carson might just be trolling.  There's no way Donald would be stupid enough to even consider her.

[Ronnie]

So much for Ben Carson's report:

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/732019210185003009

[Ronnie]

It's not going to happen, but what do you all think of Kay Bailey Hutchison as a potential running mate for Trump?  She's a smart, well-mannered, establishment-conservative southern woman.  I think she'd be a perfect complement to his politics and his style.

[Ronnie]

It's not going to happen, but what do you all think of Kay Bailey Hutchison as a potential running mate for Trump?  She's a smart, well-mannered, establishment-conservative southern woman.  I think she'd be a perfect complement to his politics and his style.

Even hypothetically, there'd be nothing in it for her. Someone younger like Ayotte would be a better fit.

There's "nothing in it" for Gingrich either, and he's still being floated as one of Trump's top choices.  As for Ayotte, I think I have a better chance of being chosen than she.

[Ronnie]

He ran the vetting process for Republican presidential nominee John McCain in 2008 that ultimately selected Sarah Palin.

Trump should drop him like a hot rock.

[Ronnie]

Please not Corker, Donald. Pick Kasich! He's the most competent guy by far.

Kasich said he'd refuse if Trump asked him.

[Ronnie]

A guy on Chris Matthews' show just said that Bob Corker's aides ask journalists to ask him whether he'd be interested in being Trump's running mate.

[Ronnie]

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https://twitter.com/Politics1com/status/735634266898341888

Here's an article that expands on those comments:
https://www.google.com/amp/m.huffpost.com/us/entry/donald-trump-paul-manafort-general-election_us_574619eee4b0dacf7ad3e201/amp?client=safari#

[Ronnie]

Yeah, I actually floated her not too long ago, but I did some research, and discovered that she ruled herself out as an option for McCain's running mate in 2008.  I do think she would be a strong running mate, but considering she's not even serving in the senate anymore, it's very unlikely she would accept Trump's offer.

[Ronnie]

I think Trump will do whatever he can to gain Kasich's endorsement once he begins campaigning in Ohio.

[Ronnie]

I'll be blunt and say that the top three are Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie, and Rick Scott.

I disagree.  I think it's Newt Gingrich, Scott Brown, and Bob Corker.

[Ronnie]

I'll be blunt and say that the top three are Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie, and Rick Scott.

I disagree.  I think it's Newt Gingrich, Scott Brown, and Bob Corker.

I feel like you give Trump too much credit.

As ignorant about policy and as hate-filled as he is, I also think he's an incredibly savvy politician.  I guarantee you he won't pick someone like Sarah Palin.

[Ronnie]

Kobach is really handsome, but that's all he has going for him.  I frankly think Scott Brown would be the better choice if Trump wants someone physically attractive.

Also, he should really try to extend an olive branch to conservatives with his pick.  Ann Coulter & co. have nowhere else to go, so there's no use appealing to them.

[Ronnie]

I now believe Trump is likely to pick either Jeff Sessions or Scott Brown.  Neither would help him win over any key demographics or states, but do running mates ever really help much in those respects anyway?  Trump might just need someone who would be loyal to him, has legislative experience, and agrees with him on most issues.  I think they both fit that bill.

[Ronnie]

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I might be looking into it a bit too deeply, but "or something else" really seems like code for "he's not my first choice for VP."

[Ronnie]

Great choice, Hillary!