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[HookMeUpII]

Things have changed..

Haley is not only going to be at the convention.. she is now scheduled to speak at the RNC...


In other news.. Trump announced this morning that he is going to reveal his VP pick tonight at the RNC.. we shouldnt have to wait much longer to find out who is on the ticket..

https://www.npr.org/live-updates/trump-2024-rnc-milwaukee

Just came to post this. AND she's scheduled to speak tomorrow night. Typically, from what I read, the VP pick never speaks at the RNC before they are announced.

If he picks her, that's such a smart move. God I hope he does. She's sharp. She's a woman. She carries herself well.

I said once before, with all the damage he's done to his reputation with women, he would be smart for his VP pick to be a woman.

 

[mdwest]

If she isnt the VP pick.. I think thats a very strong indication that at a minimum she and Trump have found a way to let bygones by bygones.. and that she would likely at least assume a major cabinet position in his next term if he is elected again.. (Sec State maybe?).. which could keep her political career alive and maybe give her 1 more shot at a whitehouse run of her own in the future..

The fact that she is speaking Tuesday, the day after the VP pick is announced does give hope though..

 

[cash_tx]

Things have changed..

Haley is not only going to be at the convention.. she is now scheduled to speak at the RNC...


In other news.. Trump announced this morning that he is going to reveal his VP pick tonight at the RNC.. we shouldnt have to wait much longer to find out who is on the ticket..

https://www.npr.org/live-updates/trump-2024-rnc-milwaukee

This speaks to a theory floated by a good friend of mine earlier today. That Nikki Haley was added to the agenda because she will be revealed as the VP candidate. Seems like a move with multiple advantages to it, IMO.

 

[HookMeUpII]

If she isnt the VP pick.. I think thats a very strong indication that at a minimum she and Trump have found a way to let bygones by bygones.. and that she would likely at least assume a major cabinet position in his next term if he is elected again.. (Sec State maybe?).. which could keep her political career alive and maybe give her 1 more shot at a whitehouse run of her own in the future..

The fact that she is speaking Tuesday, the day after the VP pick is announced does give hope though..

I think you're right and do agree. She holds a great image and really portrays herself well. VP pick might be a stretch though:

South Carolina at RNC: Nikki Haley initially not invited to the convention now speaking

Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace also are scheduled for the speaker's stage during the GOP gathering in Milwaukee

www.greenvilleonline.com

I didn't realize she didn't even get an invite. That's a big jump from snub to nominee but we can still hope.

Wouldn't surprise me to have Trump pull a fast one on us though lol.

 

[Hunt anything]

VP will be announced this afternoon at 4:37 eastern time, according to Fox News.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Anyone like to give me odds. I’ll take Haley

 

[HookMeUpII]

Well, he picked Vance. I don't think that was a good move.

 

[Brent in Az]

Vance does not inspire me

 

[Brent in Az]

Anyone like to give me odds. I’ll take Haley

I'm very grateful that he didn't pick Haley. A card carrying swamp member, who would most likely try and undermine Trump and the MAGA movement.

 

[Altitude sickness]

He is completely qualified and will do a great job,

 

[HookMeUpII]

He is completely qualified and will do a great job,

We sure about that? Once again, I'm voting Trump.

2 years as a US senator? Not exactly lighting the world on fire there.

He's a veteran which is commendable without question.

But there's not much else. I support all his beliefs. Big on 2a, religious values, etc.

 

[skydiver386]

J D. Vance will do, but there are so many other proven Republicans that I'd rather see on the ticket. Problem is, half of them won't take the job.

 

[Brent in Az]

I don't believe in identity politics, but Scott could have been a more qualified pick, and appeal to black voters.

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

“There once was two brothers. One went to sea and was drowned, the other was elected Vice President. Neither was heard from ever again.”
Thomas Marshall

 

[Brent in Az]

People at the RNC were booing Mitch McConnell.....lol.
Everyone knows what he is.

 

[HookMeUpII]

I don't believe in identity politics, but Scott could have been a more qualified pick, and appeal to black voters.

He picked a young, white, Christian male, with a strong and outspoken stance on pro-life and just 2 years experience in the senate.

Really makes me question who is advising Trump.

Haley? Woman, multi-ethnic. Did a great job representing the USA.
Scott? Highly regard and respected African American. Experience.
Rubio? Latino politician with experience.

Eeesh...it just gets worse as you hash it out.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Tim Scott would’ve been a great pic and would be a great president.

He most likely would not bring many minority votes because they would just call him a sellout

 

[Brent in Az]

He picked a young, white, Christian male, with a strong and outspoken stance on pro-life and just 2 years experience in the senate.

Really makes me question who is advising Trump.

Haley? Women, multi-ethnic.
Scott? Highly regard and respected African American.
Rubio? Latino politician with experience.

Eeesh...it just gets worse as you hash it out.

Trumps picks baffle me sometimes.
I don't have anything against Vance, but there are better choices.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I think Trump has just made his election chances harder. He needs the middle ground, not his base, they are already there.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Trumps picks baffle me sometimes.
I don't have anything against Vance, but there are better choices.

He has some good ones and some very poor ones. This one is relatively poor, but not the worst. Scaramucci, Tillerson, Bolton, etc. Now those are bad picks in his cabinet.

But then Mnuchin, Navarro, etc. were all amazing.

I just really question who in their right might would think Vance was a good pick.