I’m still pulling for Tucker to be his VP. The man doesn’t want the job, making him the perfect VP candidate.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, once considered a leading candidate to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate, is reportedly losing traction in the vice-presidential selection process. After suspending his own presidential campaign, Scott endorsed Trump and actively campaigned for him, particularly in South Carolina, helping Trump secure a victory over former Governor Nikki Haley.
🇺🇸 TOP CONTENDER FOR TRUMP’S VP “EXTREMELY UNLIKELY” TO BE CHOSEN
According to sources close to Trump, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, once a frontrunner for Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, now faces diminishing prospects.
An insider:
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 13, 2024
Despite being on Trump’s shortlist for VP—which includes names like Senator JD Vance (R-OH), Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum—sources suggest Scott’s chances are diminishing. Insiders claim that Scott does not stand out significantly in any specific area crucial for a vice-presidential candidate. Although still ranked in the top five, his impact, especially among the black community, might not be as strong as initially expected.
The decision-making process is ongoing, with Trump expected to announce his choice during or before the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Candidates are currently being vetted, with a final decision drawing near. However, the feedback from Trump’s camp suggests that the former president does not view the VP choice as a major electoral advantage, reducing the impact of his decision on candidates like Scott or Rubio.
🚨Report: Senator Tim Scott is slipping into the Vice Presidential race. He is widely seen by people close to President Trump as “extremely unlikely” to be chosen as the VP Pick.
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— The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) June 12, 2024
Moreover, several “dark horse” candidates are also in the running, including Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Let, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Dr. Ben Carson. Trump’s criteria for his vice-presidential pick include fundraising ability, effectiveness on adversarial TV, and debate skills, particularly against Kamala Harris.
While Scott has received significant support and acknowledgment for his role in Trump’s campaign, including from high-profile financiers like Ken Griffin and Bill Ackman, insiders emphasize that his likelihood of being selected is lower compared to others. Trump senior adviser Brian Hughes stresses that any assertions about the certainty of the VP pick are speculative, with the final decision resting solely with Trump.
Major Points
- Senator Tim Scott’s likelihood of becoming former President Donald Trump’s running mate is reportedly diminishing.
- Scott actively supported Trump in his home state of South Carolina, but insiders suggest he may not significantly impact key demographics as hoped.
- Trump’s VP shortlist includes Senators JD Vance and Marco Rubio, Governor Doug Burgum, and several dark horse candidates like Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
- Criteria for Trump’s VP choice focus on fundraising, media effectiveness, and debate skills, particularly against Kamala Harris.
- Despite Scott’s strong campaigning, Trump advisors indicate the VP decision will not heavily influence electoral outcomes, with the final pick remaining uncertain until Trump’s announcement.
Kirk Volo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
