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TOPIC: Donald Trump's Vice Presidential Pick for the 2024 Election
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"The number one rule of the vice president selection is twofold. One, can you step into the job immediately? And two, you don't want to upstage the number one."
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Donald Trump is the likely Republican nominee for the 2024 election, with his vice presidential pick being a subject of much speculation.
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are unlikely choices for Trump's running mate, with DeSantis not adding much to the ticket and Haley not being a favorable choice.
Vivek Ramaswamy is seen as a tempting but unlikely choice due to his potential to upstage Trump and lack of electoral college advantage.
Tim Scott's previous poor performance in the primaries and his senatorial background make him an unlikely pick for vice president.
Byron Donalds could be an excellent choice for his dynamic presence, policy-making experience, and the potential to counteract accusations of racism against Trump.
The selection of a female vice presidential candidate, such as Kristi Noem or Elise Stefanik, is not seen as a solution to sexism accusations against Trump.
Tulsi Gabbard and Tucker Carlson are considered long shots, with Gabbard lacking platform synergy with Trump and Carlson's lack of governing experience being a risky proposition.
The ideal vice presidential pick should be ready to step into the presidency if needed, not upstage Trump, and complement his platform and electoral strategy.
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