Here we go again. If Trump has to replace Pence as VP, who does he pick?

[Lincoln Republican]

I think the world of Mike Pence and believe he will be a great Vice President and a great President if the President resigns.

But let us say for discussion purposes that Vice President Pence finds it necessary to resign from office, let us say, two years into the first term.

This being the case, who does President Trump pick as the new Vice President?

I know, here we go again.

Please discuss.

[Meclazine for Israel]

Does it have to be an elected member of Congress?

[Lincoln Republican]

Does it have to be an elected member of Congress?

No, absolutely not.

Strictly speaking, the President would be free to pick anyone he wants, as long as they meet the constitutional requirements.

Although, clearly, the President is most likely to pick someone politically experienced.

And the pick would have to be confirmed by Congress.  So the President would have to be sure he picks someone who would get confirmation from Congress.

[justfollowingtheelections]

It depends on who in Trump's administration has done well up to that point, who was confirmed with a large number of votes etc.  My guess is an army guy.  It could be Mattis or Kelly.

[Lincoln Republican]

Good question, Winfield. If Pence resigns to open up an electrocution camp for gay teens or something like that, I could see President Putin choosing longtime confidant Rex Tillerson as his replacement.

Your first sentence is great, wonderful in fact, and I completely agree.

However, your second sentence is completely ridiculous, and pure hackery.

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Omarosa?

[Frodo]

Stephen Bannon

[Lincoln Republican]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

[Lincoln Republican]

Omarosa?

Not a serious answer.

[Lincoln Republican]

Stephen Bannon

Not a serious answer.

[Blue3]

Ivanka will be living in DC, so them both being residents of NY State wouldn't hurt him in 2020. I could see him doing it. And yes, we're talking about Trump, this is a serious answer.

Also, I think Trump might designate Ivanka as First Lady. There have been other cases in the past where the First Lady was actually the niece or daughter of the President.

[Ban my account ffs!]

Good question, Winfield. If Pence resigns to open up an electrocution camp for gay teens or something like that, I could see President Putin choosing longtime confidant Rex Tillerson as his replacement.

Your first sentence is great, wonderful in fact, and I completely agree.

However, your second sentence is completely ridiculous, and pure hackery.

I guess you would know a thing or two about pure hackery now, wouldn't you?

[Lincoln Republican]

Ivanka will be living in DC, so them both being residents of NY State wouldn't hurt him in 2020. I could see him doing it. And yes, we're talking about Trump, this is a serious answer.

Also, I think Trump might designate Ivanka as First Lady. There have been other cases in the past where the First Lady was actually the niece or daughter of the President.

Trump nominating his son in law as VP?  Not even Trump would do something that stupid.

Would never get congressional approval for one thing, let alone all the other problems that would come along with this.

No, not a serious answer.

Second point, in the event that Melania Trump was unable to fulfill her responsibilities as First Lady, then yes, Donald Trump could have his daughter, Ivanka, fill in for the role of First Lady.

And yes, you are correct, historically, there have been other female family members, and sometimes not even a family member, who have filled in for the role of First Lady.

[Lincoln Republican]

Good question, Winfield. If Pence resigns to open up an electrocution camp for gay teens or something like that, I could see President Putin choosing longtime confidant Rex Tillerson as his replacement.

Your first sentence is great, wonderful in fact, and I completely agree.

However, your second sentence is completely ridiculous, and pure hackery.

I guess you would know a thing or two about pure hackery now, wouldn't you?

How do you think I recognized it as pure hackery in the first place? 

[ag]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

Yet, one of the more likely ones in practice.

[ag]

 Not even Trump would do something that stupid.

You may be surprised.

You elected him: you own him now.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

Yet, one of the more likely ones in practice.

Given that Kushner will likely be one of the last, and thus most influential, opinions Trump would hear on such an issue, it seems all too likely.

[Kingpoleon]

Nikki Haley, Scott Brown, James Mattis, Jim Webb, Jan Brewer, and Jon Huntsman would likely get the shortlist.

[Lincoln Republican]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

Yet, one of the more likely ones in practice.

Where are all of you getting this bizarre notion from?

No, not serious, and not likely.  In fact, not even remotely a possibility.   

[Lincoln Republican]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

Yet, one of the more likely ones in practice.

Given that Kushner will likely be one of the last, and thus most influential, opinions Trump would hear on such an issue, it seems all too likely.

I have no idea where you are all getting this science fiction from.

Not probable, not likely, not even remotely possible.

[Blue3]

Don't delete this thread. Let's check it again in 10 years, and so how much nepotism was in the Trump administration.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Probably his son in law Kushner

Not a serious answer.

Yet, one of the more likely ones in practice.

Given that Kushner will likely be one of the last, and thus most influential, opinions Trump would hear on such an issue, it seems all too likely.

I have no idea where you are all getting this science fiction from.

Not probable, not likely, not even remotely possible.

Much like the election of President Pussygrabber himself.

Really, the Trump-cult needs to end their denial and admit that their messiah has all the depth of the Aral Sea.

[Lincoln Republican]

Do not post in this thread unless you have a serious answer to my original question.

Kushner is not a serious answer.  It is delusional.

[Sir Mohamed]

Well, good question, although I don’t see Pence resigning in the next four years. He published his tax returns and has no business interests. I disagree with him on virtually all issues, but I don’t think he’s corrupt. The only possible reason to step down would be his health.

I have a feeling the Trumpster would try to get an unconventional choice through. Either a businessman or a general. Maybe Mattis, Kelly or Flynn. Even Tillerson could be an option (he wouldn’t try with Petraeus, because wouldn’t get through). If it’s a politician: Rick or Tim Scott, Scott Brown or Jeff Sessions. But my gut feeling tells me he would try an unconventional candidate. He wanted this already back in summer but he (or his kids) chose Pence to appease the party establishment. Now that he won, he is in a stronger position within the party and congress.

[justfollowingtheelections]

Ivanka will be living in DC, so them both being residents of NY State wouldn't hurt him in 2020. I could see him doing it. And yes, we're talking about Trump, this is a serious answer.

Also, I think Trump might designate Ivanka as First Lady. There have been other cases in the past where the First Lady was actually the niece or daughter of the President.

Can a male be First Lady?  Why the hell do we need this office anyway?  What a waste of my money.