‘All Solid’: Trump Acknowledges VP Shortlist That Includes Former Primary Rivals
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Trump Hints at Potential VP Shortlist
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The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Whoever becomes Trump's VP pick won't get much benefit besides being labeled an endorser of illegal mobs who attacked the Capitol. Historically, VPs from neither party have gone on to become president, which proves the absurdity of this whole spectacle. What matters is who is willing to back Trump's second presidency despite the threat it poses to stability and US democracy.
Pro-Trump narrative
Whoever Trump picks needs to be a firm believer in his America First message and be prepared to fight the ruling elites hard once in the White House. They also need to appeal to the middle-of-the-road voter but avoid undercutting them like Mike Pence did the first time around. The primary polls have shown that Trump is all but confirmed as the GOP candidate — with a loyal and savvy right hand, he will be unstoppable.