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Siwsan

(26,289 posts) Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:04 AM Jul 2016

Does anyone really think that Trump cares who fills his VP candidate slot?

I can picture him having his minions put the names on a dart board, spinning it, and throwing darts until he finally hits the board. Which ever name the dart hits (or even gets close to) was the name selected.

His first choice probably would have been a mirror.

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Does anyone really think that Trump cares who fills his VP candidate slot? (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2016 OP

well he cares about branding, so in that sense, yeah, he cares unblock Jul 2016 #1

Yep, it is, it's all about branding, like a bully sales/marketing guy. Bottom line, Trump only RKP5637 Jul 2016 #3

I've said, all along, this is just a gargantuan ego trip for Trump Siwsan Jul 2016 #5

And what is really shocking is how so many R Americans supporting him RKP5637 Jul 2016 #8

They don't want to admit to what a f-up'd mess they've allowed their party to become Siwsan Jul 2016 #11

I think he cares a lot Chemisse Jul 2016 #2

I wonder if the GOP pressured him to take Pence, because they know, if elected, Trump won't last Siwsan Jul 2016 #4

He chose a VP that appeals to Washington Elite, Agnosticsherbet Jul 2016 #6

Nah. He took Pence at the urging of the RNC, but Trump could care less. tonyt53 Jul 2016 #7

Trump will marginalize Pence, as you say. Trump is using Pence as a tool, and Pence is RKP5637 Jul 2016 #9

The Kochbros had the highest bid. GeorgeGist Jul 2016 #10

Suggestion for someone with a little talent gratuitous Jul 2016 #12

Does anyone think Trump cares (full stop) Johonny Jul 2016 #13

Trump has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't give a shit. Nitram Jul 2016 #14

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(52,307 posts)

1. well he cares about branding, so in that sense, yeah, he cares

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:06 AM

Jul 2016

but as much as the veep job usually sucks, being veep under trump would be a horrendous job.

fortunately for pence hillary will spare him that humiliation.

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

3. Yep, it is, it's all about branding, like a bully sales/marketing guy. Bottom line, Trump only

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:14 AM

Jul 2016

cares about himself. IMO he sees this as another trophy to win if he can. It's all about the game that he cares about IMO. I seriously don't think he cares about presidential duties/responsibilities. IMO he sees the US as a real estate deal, now he wants the country.

Siwsan

(26,289 posts)

5. I've said, all along, this is just a gargantuan ego trip for Trump

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:20 AM

Jul 2016

It is so disheartening and pretty damn frightening that he has gotten this far. He is the king of the zombie brained morons.

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

8. And what is really shocking is how so many R Americans supporting him

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:50 AM

Jul 2016

can't see/comprehend/understand what's going on, totally void of critical thinking, or even just a little thinking. They can't even seem to understand the old republican elites backing away from him. His supporters are almost like a form of mass hysteria.

Siwsan

(26,289 posts)

11. They don't want to admit to what a f-up'd mess they've allowed their party to become

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #8)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 12:04 PM

Jul 2016

It's an entire party of naked emperors ignoring the gigantic gold leafed oompa loompa elephant in the room.

Chemisse

(30,816 posts)

2. I think he cares a lot

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:11 AM

Jul 2016

That his choice be subservient to him, and to not attract the spotlight - at all!

And possibly that the GOP is happy.

But I think that is the extent of the qualifications.

Siwsan

(26,289 posts)

4. I wonder if the GOP pressured him to take Pence, because they know, if elected, Trump won't last

Reply to Chemisse (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:17 AM

Jul 2016

And they wanted someone THEY believe is credible, to replace him.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)

6. He chose a VP that appeals to Washington Elite,

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:27 AM

Jul 2016

Corporate conservatives, and the religious right in order to unite the Republican party. It was a very stratification choice.

He cared.

tonyt53

(5,737 posts)

7. Nah. He took Pence at the urging of the RNC, but Trump could care less.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:33 AM

Jul 2016

He made it very clear when he introduced Pence - it really was all about Trump.

RKP5637

(67,112 posts)

9. Trump will marginalize Pence, as you say. Trump is using Pence as a tool, and Pence is

Reply to tonyt53 (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:53 AM

Jul 2016

clueless or he just wants to bask in the limelight of Trump and go along for a ride.

GeorgeGist

(25,322 posts)

10. The Kochbros had the highest bid.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 12:02 PM

Jul 2016

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)

12. Suggestion for someone with a little talent

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 12:09 PM

Jul 2016

Take some of the footage from the Trump interview on 60 Minutes where Pence is inexplicably sitting next to him, and every time there's a 2 shot of Trump and Pence, replace Pence with someone else: Chris Christie, Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, Cookie Monster.

Johonny

(20,879 posts)

13. Does anyone think Trump cares (full stop)

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 12:58 PM

Jul 2016

Nitram

(22,853 posts)

14. Trump has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't give a shit.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Jul 18, 2016, 01:29 PM

Jul 2016

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