July 11, 2016
By: Juanita Jean Herownself
Category: Uncategorized
Word has it that Trump has narrowed down his Veep list to Mike Pence, Chris Christy, and a general yet to be named.
So a governor from Indiana or New Jersey? Why would they do it?
Why does Pence want to be Trump’s #2? The hard truth is that he’s not too popular in the Hoosier State, and he could very possibly lose reelection to a second term as governor of Indiana this November, which would end his political career. Joining Trump would let him get out of that pickle. His advisers tell National Review’s Eliana Johnson that they think even being on a losing ticket with Trump would position Pence as a top prospect in either 2020 or 2024.
So Pence thinks losing with Trump will help him get elected President later on? They do know that as Trump’s veep candidate, all he’s leaving with is Trump’s pee on his head?
Hell, by late September, Trump will be bad-mouthing his own veep candidate.
Yet another fool auditioning to be court jester. But then pence would look cutie poo in a multicolored hat with bells, and pantaloons to match with a cute little jacket and shoes with turned up toes and more little bells. Wonder if Drumpf will make him wear white makeup with red rough dots on his cheeks. Hmm. Drumpf would look cute in that outfit too.
1I just hope I wake up, and this is all a nightmare. OMG Is there enough low IQ bigots in this country to elect this con-man?
2I need a drink.
When Pence was in Washington he swore bad words about anyone who would raise taxes as he felt that the majority of them were unnecessary. Then he got elected governor . . . otherwise, no one outside of Indiana has ever really heard about him.
3I’m in Indiana.
4Simply, the man is not too bright.
But . . but . . what about the half-term quitter ex governor of Alaaaaasska who already has experience running for VP, helped McCain’s campaign to achieve glorious victory, and is a big fan of The Donald?
5Trump/Pence. Sounds like tuppence. That’s Brit for chump change. But, then… hmmm, kinda fits, no?
6Barandsail, we all know Pence is not too bright if he thinks hitching his wagon to that ugly ox is going to enhance his political career.
Sorry, my apologies to decent, self-respecting oxen.
Oh yes, let’s have a Trump/Palin ticket. Not only good for sick laughs, but neither one will bother to stay in office for more than about five minutes’ worth of actual work. And it would be a hoot to watch them fighting over the cameras and mics.
7According to Rachel’s blog-master Steve Benen, the general has, apparently, been named. It’s Michael T. Flynn – former chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency and **gasp!** a lifelong registered Democrat!
OK, here’s the upside as far as the RNC is concerned:
He has lambasted President Obama — check
He’s viciously anti-Muslim — check
He likes Putin — check
But then:
He’s a Democrat
He’s not adamantly anti-choice
He’s a Democrat
He believes what 2 consenting adults do in the bedroom is their business or, at least, he’s not a froth-at-the-mouth-fire-and-brimstone-anti-gay-word-momma-wouldn’t-let-me-get-away-with
He’s a Democrat
He’s a political amateur with no experience in elected office
Oh, and did I mention? He’s a Democrat
So here’s my take on this whole foo-foorah:
If Trump were to tap Flynn it would settle a whole lot of bets being made around water coolers and in bars across the country: “When and how is Trump going to finally, finally manage to get out of the race?”
We know he wants out. Desperately. But, no matter what outrageous statements he made, no matter what crazy stunts he pulled, he just couldn’t catch a break – people kept voting for him anyway.
BUT — he may have just hit on a winner – um, I mean loser. Finally.
Pick an at least kind of pro-choice DEMOCRAT who doesn’t tear his hair out about gay marriage and he might just get himself out of this publicity stunt gone sideways. Whew! Saved by the skin of his teeth!
8Trump/Pence
Wouldn’t give tuppence for the pair.
9two crows: Your description of Flynn is a little dated. Now (what… 4 hours later?) he’s ANTI-CHOICE. How about that! Wow… just wow. I mean, there are whores and then there are WHORES. Makes you wonder if he wears shoes or flip-flops.
10JAK–you win. Truppence–love it. I’m in IN, too, and I really wish he would leave us for Donald. With Bayh running again we might turn this state purple.
11“They do know that as Trump’s veep candidate, all he’s leaving with is Trump’s pee on his head?”
12Plus a salty taste in his mouth!
Hoosiers are hoping Trump rids them of Pence.
13“Erickson mocks Pence as ‘perfect’ Trump VP pick”
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/erick-erickson-mike-pence-trump-225370
14I guess The Donald is TRYING to lose; why else would he make such a dog’s breakfast of his campaign and his VEEP selections?
15The latest this evening is Pence, Gov Cartman or the newt. If Pence is likely to lose to a Democrat then I want him to run there.
Cartman or the newt? Who cares? Not me.
16Yeah, Pence might be the one. He has a veneer of rationality, but at last night’s event he flung right-Wing garbage talking points like a wood chipper run amok in a landfill.
The only question is whether he’s a big enough lickspittle to mollify Trump’s monstrous ego. I’m guessing he’s a more convincing toadie than Christie, and certainly more than Gingrich, whose hubris rivals even Trump’s.
17“…they think even being on a losing ticket with Trump would position Pence as a top prospect in either 2020 or 2024.”
Sure. See fellow Hoosier Quayle, Dan.
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