With billionaire Donald Trump pulling away from the pack in the race for the GOP presidential nomination, speculation has already begun about a potential running mate.
And while Trump has so far declined to name names, rumors are circulating that Ohio Gov. John Kasich is angling hard for the job and may be a Trump favorite.
The story has begun circulating in recent days that Kasich, running a distant fourth in the delegate count, is sticking around the 2016 race to increase his national profile with an eye toward the VP nod. Kasich is considered to be siphoning votes from more mainstream Republican candidates like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, and not Trump.
Rumors starting to circulate that Kasich thinks staying in gets him Trump veep pick by holding back others.
— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) February 21, 2016
Kasich could also be enormously helpful in delivering Ohio, a traditional battleground state, into Trump’s hands.
The National Review noted in a January article titled, “Trump/Kasich 2016” that at a previous Republican debate, the two were complimentary toward one another on issues like how the U.S. should approach North Korea.
Since reports of Kasich’s interest in the VP job surfaced, Trump has seemingly added to the speculation. In a recent interview Q&A hosted by Pat Robertson at Regent University and broadcast by CNN, Trump indicated he wanted for his vice president “somebody that’s political, because I want to get lots of great legislation we all want passed.”
As a former Congressman, Kasich knows his way around Washington well.
Trump elaborated, “We’re going to probably choose somebody that’s somewhat political,” and when pressed refused to rule out a fellow GOP presidential candidate as the one he has in mind.
“Some of the people I’ve dealt with, I have a lot of respect for,” Trump said.
The Political Insider reported Tuesday that the move would make a lot of political sense, saying the two candidates “agree on many issues and Kasich has a different style that can win over certain Republican demographics, too. His standing as a governor who just easily won re-election in a key swing-state for the general election means Kasich is likely the choice.”
A good indicator of whether Trump and Kasich are playing for the same team should come during tonight’s debate. Look for them to team up on Rubio, Trump’s closest GOP rival.
– The Horn editorial staff
Bobbie says
For what it is worth, I think that a possible Trump/Kasich ticket could be a formidable one…
And as foolish as this may sound, a Trump/Rubio ticket could also be very interesting…
However, I seriously doubt that their ideologies could be somehow merged…
Dan55 says
Bobbie, I agree with your thinking. I think there are a few from the original field of 17 that would compliment President Trump. They all come with plusses and minuses of course, but many come with certain levels of expertise that could help the Trump administration.
Larry says
I would have liked to see a Trump – Fiorina ticket. She’s tough and bring a corporate side to government and I think they would make a good team and actually get some business done and the US back to greatness.
Mikeyavelli says
I agree. But kasich may be the electable choice. Boring, but electable.
tom says
Mike John is a very great person, being from Ohio when he was a representative, I can assure you he was always a people person when he thought about his politics. He would have probably run for prez sooner, but when his mother and father where killed in an accident, it took a little starch out of him. I am glad to see his return to the polictical ring. Look at his record for what he has done since he has been governor, and he had no problem getting a second term. Would compliment Trump tremendously.
ILLINOIS BOB says
Trump has no credible reason to pick Kasich UNLESS Trump wants to lose election.
Kasich is a disaster (a used car salesman and nothing more) – Ohio is now heading towards a economic disaster now that oil fracking income in Ohio drying up for the foreseeable future.
Kasich previous DC experience: Kasich is the King of ADDING government PORK in every spend he was involved. That is not smart negotiating with both sides of aisle, that’s paying off the other side. Kasich’s “balanced budget” claim was not without great national debt increases — so Kasich is crapping everyone by not telling the whole story.
In Ohio, Kasich claims to have implemented a tax decrease this year (DUH – its an election year and Kasich wants the Ohio lemmings to feel good about him entering the primary voting period). How stupid does he think Americans are or the Ohio residents are? Odds are favored that Ohio incurs tax increases next several years to keep all his “programs” going which were back-end loaded with cost.
That’s why Kasich wants to jump ship and head back into a cushy DC job BEFORE OHIO IMPLODES.
Lea Meyers says
Hey, Vice Presidents aren’t supposed to be comic relief. Only idiots like Joe Biden make themselves into public jokes. Kasich would be great, but frankly HE should be the PRESIDENTIAL candidate. When re you folks going to figure out TRUMP IS A LIBERAL DEMOCRAT TRYING TO STEAL OUR PARTY AWAY FROM US?
Kasich, on the other hand, was the guy who delivered FOUR FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGETS IN A ROW as chairman of the House Budget Committee (don’t believe all that guff about Bill Clinton having done it: HE VETOED THE BUDGET and the House passed it AGAIN — THREE TIMES!) AND Kasich served on Armed Services, so he knows how the military works, too. Trump’s never had ANY experience with defense policy, and it’s clear from is comments he doesn’t understand much about it! How about Kasich-Rubio?
Richard says
I think Trump would be best served by a VP who knew how to govern, get things done, and knew his way around politics. Thus Kasich is a good choice. But Carley Fiorina is a smart and capable woman, and well liked by many, including me. She would make an excellent choice for Secretary of Commerce. A tour there learning the Washington ropes would gain her needed experience for perhaps making another run for the White House.
Dennis Recker says
Carley Fiorina is a highly qualified management oriented decision maker but she does not offer that proven political experience Trump has identified as a central criteria for his VP selection. Fiorina does not bring an assurance of carrying a key battleground state in the November Campaign.
J Easley says
Richard Says:
I totally agree with Kasich as VP, however I would like to see Carly taking on the task of Medicare fraud.
Lea Meyers says
Carly SAID she’s not interested in being VP — and she said it AFTER she dropped out of the presidential race. Now, she might be persuadable, but she’s not a typical politician and I think we can believe she means what she says. Otherwise I think she’d be wonderful — I wanted her for PRESIDENT.
BUT NOT WITH TRUMP. Trump MUST be stopped before he STEALS the Republican party and turns it into another DEMOCRAT PARTY. HE IS A LIBERAL DEMOCRAT. He is NOT NOW, and NEVER HAS BEEN, a Republican, much less a conservative. He’s running as a Republican because he knew he could’t beat Hillary for the Dem nomination. HE WANTS TO TAKE OVER THE PARTY AND REMAKE IT IN HIS OWN IMAGE: PRO-CHOICE, ANTI-GUN, and careless with the people’s wealth and prosperity.
CW says
I think you guys are forgetting the ’08 McCain/Palin combo and how well that actually turned out, those were terrible times for the conserves and John VP choice surly didn’t help matters neither, that just obviously just aided to the fire for Obomber!!
Ralph L Carpenter says
How about Fiorina for Secretary of State instead?
mike says
All I ever hear is this guy is good or this guy is good because they know how to get things done. What do you want done? Kasich did nothing but grow govt. when he was a rep. I thought everyone voting for Trump wanted smaller govt. and spending under control. If Trump wants to win he better choose a veep to the right of Ted Cruz or nobody conservative will bother showing up to vote, therefore Hillary wins.
cabbage says
Are you crazy??????
Jane Goodwin says
OH I HOPE he does not pick her. She isn’t good at anything. She has failed at every job she has ever held. He will not pick her. Rudy would be great. But he will know who he wants. Just keep praying that he will have wisdom in choosing his VP. And his cabinet. And his advisers.
Ilse says
That was my thought as well.
Lois Wenk says
Carly F is a woman and Trump hates women. He is more likely to ask J Bush. J Bush is more passive and more likely to cow tow to Trump!
Lea Meyers says
Trunp hates women? Really? I’m surprised — he’s been married three times, suggesting he can’t stick with ONE but not that he does’t LIKE them! I’m willing to accept what you say, but it comes as a surprise — I’d have said he LOVES women, but wants to use them as arm-candy, not for their brains. Except his daughter, I guess: he’s handed her a ton of money for the new Trump Hotel in Washington DC.
Rick Worthington says
LOIS! Lois! Stop lying…How on earth did you ever come by the idea that Trump “hates women” ?
NOTHING could be further from the truth. What he DOES hate are people who misconstrue what he says ( and what the opposition like to portray him as …AND what naive folk like you keep posting!) We all know you don’t like the man – and that is your perogative, but at least stick to the fact instead of making slanderous comments – just like a lot of his opposers. We all know that if someone “throws enough mud, some will stick,” and THAT, dear Lois, is exactly what those who, for whatever reason, don’t like about Mr Trump – whose qualities, I might add, are extremely good, fair, and MOST desirable….you’d only need to ask those who are close to him – and THAT I gather, you are NOT!
If, in the long term, The Donald does succeed in becoming President, and in the unlikely event that all his supporters (i.e. MOST Americans) are proven wrong – THE%N you’ll have something to gloat about!!!
Julia Morgan says
Trump does not hate women! A majority of his CEO’s of his businesses are WOMEN. They love him!
paula riobinson says
Trump loves women. Women love Trump. Read the small print
TRUMP 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PJ says
Trump does not hate women .. What nonsense to post he does.
Alan Humphries says
Really unlike scuz buckets like Hildabeast, who pays women less than men,Trump takes care of women.
Richard says
Yes and what a combo that would be, the 1st lady VP and would give him the women support, she is more liked then I think Hillary is; far more honest anyway.
Jerry says
I also agree with Bobbie in that John Kasich would be a very good choice as his VP running mate. However, my personal preference would be for someone more like a Newt Gingrich as his VP running mate. That is, If Newt would even be interested in Teaming up with Donald Trump for the VP slot! I do understand that Newt Gingrich would be bringing along some maybe unwanted baggage but he is a person who is very well versed (probably more so than anyone else) on the US Constitution and the workings of Congress and the Senate. We all know that Newt attempted many times in the past to break away and distance himself from the Washington political hacks and was criticized for it! Much as Trump is being criticized today! So in that respect Newt would fit right in with Trump and be an extraordinary asset as his VP! But Gingrich does have vast experience knowledge of the aspects of Foreign affairs and he knows his way around Washington, DC . He was formerly Speaker of the House of Representatives and still has many political friends there and he’s still very well respected in the DC political circles. He is now AND has been for many years an excellent spokespersons within the Republican Party and is a frequent political commentator on the TV networks and is still considered a expert in politics and one of the great political speakers on the Washington scene. In my view, he would be a great choice as Donald Trump’s VP running mate!
Joe Claborn says
I agree–Newt is so smart–but Kasich would probably appeal to the “Establishment” more.
JoAnn Graham says
I agree Newt would be an excellent choice and an INVALUABLE advisor, but the sad state of American politics is such that who is best qualified is not the best choice in terms of electability. It would be risky to have TWO “anti-establishment” types on the same ticket, as that would likely cost Trump a lot of votes from the “establishment-minded”, moderates, and possibly even independents, and I don’t think cross-over Dems would vote for Newt, either. Trump is going to need all those groups to get elected, and beat the built-in electoral advantage Dems have because of the number of minorities in large cities making up most of the population in key electoral states.
An “establishment” guy like Kasich might be a better addition to Trump’s ticket to win votes. Trump already HAS the anti-establishment crowd in his pocket. He needs to balance that with somebody who can attract OTHERS into his tent with his running mate pick.
Carol Backer says
I have a wonderful friend whos Dad worked for Trump at one of his Casinos in New York city Years ago when she was a child, her Dad an alcoholic and someone reported him and he was sent to Donald Trump, Trump talked to him and told him if he would go to treatment, he would have a limo pick him up and he would continue to pay his wages and pay for treatment. It all kept his family together. She says there is no-one like Donald Trump. A Good story to tell before the voting on tuesday here in Florida.
destiny says
Kasich sucks. Didn’t you watch the Townhall meeting when he mocked the person who he said would get lower benefits. He gets a fat pension and great healthcare and lets the illegals and refugees get social security but citizens get left out in the cold. If Kasich is on the TRUMP ticket I will vote democrats in rather than Trump and some smarmy repugnant and I despise the dem candidates.
ILLINOIS BOB says
AGREE ! TRUMP is to smart, this is just the media and GOP establishment leaking rumors ot see if there is a knee jerk reaction by potential voters.
Never happen is my guess.
john says
yes
Lea Meyers says
I know Newt Gingrich, and I can tell you there is NO WAY he would team up with Trump even if HE (Gingrich) were at the top of the ticket. Newt is ONE Republican who UNDERSTANDS how Trump is trying to DESTROY the Republican Party and create something in his own image. Newt would NEVER agree to help him do that!
John says
Newt Gingrich would be my choice for Secretary of State.
D.Culp says
You apparently are NOT from Ohio as I am. Kasich would NOT be a good VP choice! He just screwed his chance of doing good in Ohio for what he just did to our State when he stopped the funding for Planned Parenthood that covers ALOT more than just Abortions. I am also for Birth Control Pills , and for helping people with STD Infections and the Pamphlets to teach about Safe Sex in Schools etc. I am also for helping Women get Abortions if they have been raped and especially if it is an Early Abortion within the first month as soon as the woman finds out she is pregnant , it also helps get rid of Fetus’s for girls that get pregnant by their Father’s , which can cause a deformed or mentally retarded baby to be born.
Carol says
I agree, Jerry–Newt is perfect/knows the Establishment like the back of his hand. Knows foreign policy, knows everything DT needs to know and understand about Washington. He would be an exceptional VP. TRUMP 2016
iola says
I hope kasich isn’t the one I’d hate to have to listen to all he has done for Ohio and about his story of little Johnny for four years please trump don’t pick him
bobby z says
lets wait until Super Tuesday is over before we put Trump in the driver seat.
Robert says
agree
Jo says
My guess is a deal has already been cut between Trump and Rubio they are both dog eat dogs.
charlie says
IOLA,,,,
I have to agree with you,,,i got tired of listening to kaschis ,, what a hero is is or was of what,,,the guy makes me puke,,,,
Robbie says
I happem yp like a Trump/Gingrich ticket. Strong. Gingrich has a high positive polling with American boters.
Dennis Peters says
I think with Rubio’s knowledge in forign affairs he would be better as secretary of state and later as president. He at least should be in line somewhere. I am fine with any of the top three but not kassic
Kimmi says
It has to be someone that can work with a liar who has a huge bad attitude!!! If Donald Trump ends up being our president, God help us!!!
walter says
WHY DONALD TRUMP? HE’S HIS OWN MAN, NOT BIG MONEY PACS, OR, THE NEWS MEDIA. HIS IQ IS 156+. 99.9% ABOVE THE WORLD. SMARTER THAN ANY NEWS MEDIA, OR POLITICIAN.
MSNBC HATE HIM, DEMOCRATS HATE HIM, CNN HATE HIM, REPUBLICAN PARTY HATES HIM, FOX HATES HIM, KELLY HATES HIM, POLITICAL ESTABLISHMEN HATE HIM, AND THE NEWS MEDIA HATE HIM. NONE CAN CONTROL HIM.
HE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT.
WE DO NOT NEED 1ST YEAR POLITICIANS, OR GOVERNERS THAT HAVE SOLD OUT TO BIG MONEY PACS.
1—HE DOES NOT NEED A JOB, 2—DOES NOT LIE TO YOU, 3—DOES NOT NEED BIG PAC MONEY, 4—DOES NOT NEED A BOOK DEAL, 5—IS TIRED OF SEEING OUR COUNTRY GOING DOWN THE TOLLET.
A NEW BRAND OF POLITICS, THE TRUTH. IN MY 85 YEARS, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A MORE QUALIFIED, SELF FUNDING, WITH NO OBLIGATIONS, PERSON RUN FOR ANY OFFICE.
TRUMP WANTS TO FIX THIS NATION. GET OUT AND WORK FOR HIM THEN VOTE FOR HIM.
TRUMP IS THE ONLY ONE QUALIFIED TO RUN THE LARGEST BUSINESS ON EARTH, THE US GOVRNMENT. AGAIN, WE DO NOT NEED, FIRST YEAR SENATORS, MAYORS, OR GOVERNERS ALL OBLIGATED TO BIG MONEY PACS WITH NO BUSINESS EXPERIENCE, WE NEED DONALD TRUMP.
Spike says
perhaps you could enlarge the font before you post as I can’t read anything that’s not all caps and very large.
vic says
What difference does that make? Maybe you should learn to cap the first letter of the sentence. Complain about something that matters!
dax says
” Maybe you should learn to cap the first letter of the sentence” This is very funny. Thanks
Shirley says
Spike, how condescending! All that’s important and you focus on font size and punctuation. BTW your punctuation is very poor. If that’s so important to you maybe you should go back to school and you can help the teacher grade papers!
Saber-dance says
Spike, perhaps at age 85 Walter has trouble reading fine print. Have a little mercy on us old folks; we were already working hard while you were still in diapers.
Michael A. Heath Sr. says
So this critique makes you smart? Wake up here, the subject matter is TRUMP !!!!!
Mary says
I would be interested in seeing Rudy Guiliani as his choice. Thoughts?
JB says
Rudy would be a perfect choice and fit.
Martin says
Rudy is a big cry baby.. and not what i would call a leader…He’s also a gun grabber and anti 2 nd amendment. I can still remember seeing him struggling down that New York side walk almost balling..with the WTC in smoke a half mile away. He said: “I was close…God…it could’ve been me!”
Margot Moenning says
Awesome choice!
Margot Moenning says
Great choice; politically savvy very articulate, smart.
Joe Claborn says
Rudy would be good too.
JoAnn Graham says
Rudy would be an AWESOME pick!
Kurtenbach says
Too liberal on social issues, and two New Yorkers on the same ticket lacks the needed balance that having a Kasich Cruz or Rubio would provide, since Texas,Florida and Ohio are VITAL to a Republican win!
Jay Bell says
I agree, Trump would be smartest to pick someone who could help him in one of the “must win” states of Ohio (Kasich) Texas (Cruz) and Florida (Rubio). It will be interesting to see which of the three turns out to be weakest for Trump in the primaries. My guess would be that he would be weakest in Texas and that naturally gives way to picking Cruz as his running mate. (That is if he doesn’t do something stupid and pick someone with whom the voters are unfamiliar.) So far, Trump has been pretty spectacular in his instincts.
dax says
Never Rubio. He love then hate illegals. What a fake ambitious little kid.
John says
Rudy Guiliani for Attorney General!
Patty says
Rudy for VP!! Yes! A brilliant man.
Michael Edward says
IF RAND PAUL WERE HIS RUNNING MATE TWO BENEFITS WOULD ENSUE: PAUL WOULD KEEP TRUMP’S EYE ON THE CONSTITUTION AND THAT WOULD STOP AND CONSIDERATION TO ASSASSINATE TRUMP. THERE IS NO WAY the PTB WOULD ALLOW RAND AS PRESIDENT.
THAT’S WHAT IS DO WERE I TRUMP.
OHIO WILL GO WITH TRUMP, REGARDLESS.
Margot Moenning says
I agree.
Ron says
Better yet, Ron Paul. Not as squishy as his son.
Lexi says
AND WE BETTER PRAY HE IS SMART ENOUGH TO NOT HIRE ANY CAREER COUNSEL OF FOREIGN RELATIONS PUPPET – BUT HIRE BEN CARSON ( AN HONEST GOOD MAN ) AS HIS VP
Kacey says
Lexi…I would want Trump to make Dr. Carson his Surgeon General!
Dot says
Carson as VP. A Trump/Carson ticket would get my vote.
Veronica M reimann says
Or surgeon general.
Trump is smart enough to delegate to the right people in the right positions. He did not get where he is today by being stupid or feeding from the government trouth
Chris Christie or Trey would make excellent attorney generals . Bolton for secretary of state
dax says
Bolton for secretary of state… I agree.
Mikeyavelli says
!
EJC says
I AM WITH YOU ON THAT——VIC-PRES.——-CHRISTIE——BOTH ARE GO-GETTERS
Margot Moenning says
Christy-no. They are too much alike. Would like to see him in the administration.
Steve Dolyniuk says
Sorry, I do not agree with you in regard to Christie. He is a big bag of wind.
Gary Smith says
So is Trump
Deb says
Gary is right…..two big bags of wind….they’d turn Washington into the Windy City.
JB says
I totally agree with everything you posted. Time to take back our country and not via the “establishment choices” It has not worked in the past and surely won’t work now with a Rubio or a Cruz.. As mentioned above Rudy Guiliani would be a good choice. Ran Paul is NOT and should not be considered from any angle.. he has a chip on his shoulder all the time. Kasich is too wishy-washy and talks too much about Ohio. Guiliani has public appeal, is smart and experienced Trump/Guiliani
Trump Supporter says
I worked for Mayor Giuliani personally. He is the most honest politician I ever heard from. If TRUMP picks him, hold on folks keep your hands inside, this is going to be a fun ride. TRUMP should keep in mind when telling America that the unemployment rate will go down when he gets in, he must take into account that the rate will go up sharply when all these life long politicians are newly unemployed.
Michelle says
Walter,
You are right on!!!
Trump all the way!!
peggy says
WALTER……
VERY WISE …….and I DITTO everything said……….. I would like to see Trump carry Ohio …..Really like Gingrich , wonder if he could fill a spot somewhere as he knows where a lot of bodies are buried …literally–.such as Hillary – Bill – and the Democratic party ….
VOTE TRUMP !!!!
Shirley says
I love Gingrich too! He will be invaluable in Trump’s cabinet. I agree Kasich has the balance that will enhance the ticket. Forget Rubio (too inexperienced) Cruz perhaps Supreme Court (not trustworthy but could be good in SC. Carly can be good asset but not VP as we need Trump as businessman and someone else that knows the political environment. Kasich (Ohio) good choice.
Betty says
I totally agree with you ! Whoever is picked for vice president is fine with me . AS THE SLOGAN GOES
“LET’S ROLL” , AMERICA , PL E ASE ALLOW DONALD TRUMP T HE SAME PRIVILEDGES OTHER PRESIDENTS HAVE HAD !!! WE HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE AND EVERYTHING TO GAIN !!!!
Shirley says
Good one!! “Let’s Roll”!
Shirley says
Excellent!! Trump is the ONLY one that CAN and WILL turn our country around. No more of the same old same that we get from Republican elites and their minions! MAKE AMERICAN GREAT AGAIN!!
jb says
AMEN
MIKE PHILIPS says
Everything that you wrote is a reason people are going to vote for him. Tired of politicians lies, phony smiles and old Hillary is a champion of both. We had the village idiot for 8 years and made it through so how bad can Trump be?
Debi says
Amen you said it all!
Lea Meyers says
DONALD TRUMP IS A LIBERAL DEMOCRAT WHO WANTS TO TAKE OVER THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND CREATE A NEW PARTY IN HIS IMAGE: PRO-CHOICE, ANTI-GUN, PRO EMINENT DOMAIN (even for building parking lots for his limousines), PRO SPENDING ON THINGS HE LIKES AND OPPOSED TO SPENDING ON THINGS THE MIDDLE CLASS NEEDS. He is running as a Republican ONLY because he knew he couldn’t beat HILLARY for the Democrat nomination (that was before Bernie, and before the emails scandal). HE WILL BETRAY OUR TRUST AND THE ONLY REASON HE WON’T BETRAY MINE IS THAT I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO — ZERO — TRUST IN HIM TO BEGIN WITH. Go on drinking the Trump Kool-Aid, but REMEMBER what happened to the LAST bunch of adoring sycophants whose leader poured them some Kool-Aid — IT WAS POISONED AND THEY DIED. Trust Trump? Trust him to BETRAY US!
Allan says
Trump will definitely chose Wisely: May possibly be a well proven candidate none of us have even considered.
Artin Avedissian says
We need Donald Trump as President! Let him choose his VP!
paula riobinson says
well stated and YES, AMERICA DOES NEED DONALD TRUMP.
TRUMP ! TRUMP! TRUMP!!!! VOTE TRUMP 2016. AMERICA
HAS NOT BEEN GREAT FOR TOO MANY YEARS.
TRUMP IS OUR MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Kimmi says
Get your head out of the sand!!! Trump is a baby, spoiled rotten to the core!!! He is the biggest liar of all of them put together!!!
If he does anything that he says he will do, I will apologize to you.
I do believe he knows allot about trade but I bet he will only do what will line his pockets before America…and if it helps America in the meantime that will be fine with him.
Don says
You must be a democrat, the only koolaide here was served by Obama…..
Darl says
I’m from Ohio. You don’t want that RINO Kasich anywhere near the White House.
Rosech says
I agree, nor Rubio, nor Carson. Cruz a definite yes.
Margot Moenning says
Love Cruz, would like him to play a role, but seems to annoy his colleagues .
Shirley says
No Cruz! He used to be my second pick until his true colors came out. Liar in so many areas…Carson, Rubio, Trey Gowdy, fake letters from IRS, fake photos, etc. That’s enough for me!
Lea Meyers says
Cruz lies. A LOT. And he also treats other people like he is thinks he’s BETTER than they are — smarter, more determined, has better judgment, etc. Maybe he IS (in some cases it’s unquestionable: this guy is not SMART, he’s BRILLIANT. But you don’t TREAT people that way, especially when they’ve been carrying the conservative banner (in many cases) since BEFORE CRUZ WAS BORN. Washington is a city that runs on BIPARTISAN COMITY (across-the-aisle friendships are common), and Cruz doesn’t know the meaning of the word. He’s got to learn to get the heck off his high horse and work WITH other people, not let them know he (Cruz) thinks they’re idiots.
drmaddogs says
Cruz would make a good ‘Supreme’, where being a Pain in the derriere is actually a good thing.. also it is his ‘level of competence’, higher order would mean reaching a level of incompetence.
Rudy for V.P.,Christie head of DOJ- level of competence.
Paul for intermediary with the Banks -level
Gingrich- advisory role and its time to have that position a two person function, not with one person.. too many mistakes coming into play.
Carson- possibly a fixer for Health.. to say.. get him in to run HHS. Surgeon General doesn’t have real power that is needed.
Rubio needs some tempering still, the forge of war would benefit him and we are at a war with fundamentalist extremists… keep him away from commercial entities like Lockheed Martin/ all lobbyists and an assignment for Defense.
Kasich- He like cows/Ohio, get him in Commerce Department.
Each of the ‘assignments must have oversight, each individual must be slapped down hard every time they stray from their Oath, any repeated ignoring of, two strikes, and publicly fire them as a disgrace to their office…… its the only way to be sure.
Steve Dolyniuk says
No ! Not Cruz. He is disliked by the Rhino republicans almost as much as Trump. However, he is a darn good liar.
Kacey says
Dr. Carson would make a good Surgeon General and I hope Trump appoints him.
Betty says
I AGREE !!!
Albert says
Yes I agree Carson Surgeon General under Trump !!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley says
YES!
Lexi says
SO TRUE , HE IS A CFR PUPPET – ALL career politicians are OWNED by the cabal – they are paid to DESTROY AMERICA , it is mind boggling Americans STILL can’t figure this out. ALL CAREER LIARS NEED TO BE KEPT FAR AWAY FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
Margot Moenning says
Dodos !
Margot Moenning says
Whoops , DIDOS.
Steve Dolyniuk says
Margot: You mean Dildos !
Sue says
Kasich would be a disgrace!!!!!
Trump better get his sh*t together when deciding on his VP
I’m all for Trump, but never Kasich!!
destiny says
I agree, Sue!
ILLINOIS BOB says
Yep – Ditto
JOE says
I AGREE IM FOR TRUMP ALSO BUT WILL NOT SUPPORT HIM IF HE PICKS KASICH ,HES LIKE ALL THE REST OF THE BACK STABBERS GOP ,I WOULD LOVE TO SEE TRUMP /CRUZ OR EVEN CARSON .
Shirley says
HA HA! You think Kasich is a backstabber but think Cruz would make good running mate!!??
Lea Meyers says
Whose back did John Kasich stab? He’s one of the most straightforward, honest people in Washington (maybe you don’t think that’s saying much, but it DOES mean a lot). He’s also very experienced — he’s the ONLY man on EARTH who has BALANCED THE U.S. BUDGET FOUR YEARS RUNNING (don’t believe that BS about Bill Clinton having done it — Clinton TRIED to VETO the balanced budget passed by the REPUBLICAN Congress). AND Kasich served on the Armed Services Committee and knows quite a lot about defense matters, too, which could be helpful because TRUMP DOESN’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MILITARY MATTERS. Not a THING.
DEE says
Glad you said it. I’ve been cringing reading those who say Kasich. From Ohio since Kasich first got into politics so know what I’m talking about. He was re elected from lack of choice. Hold nose and vote. Re read above post on what he has done in Ohio. Lies about everything. Takes credit for things he did not do. I’m a Trump person but would think long and hard if I thought HE would be giving Trump advice!
Seagraves says
Rubio !! For VP ? No way – I could see him reporting whatever goes on in the Oval Office
The WH snitch
John Merli says
I believe that regardless of the running mate he picks, we will all be lucky. Trump knows how to delegate to experts and then follow-up. We are lucky Americans to have so many patriotic Republican/conservative choices of men who love this country. Personally, I want to see him choose Sarah Palin who also pulls no punches. After 8 years, she will “carry on” the Conservative principles.
Mikeyavelli says
Trump /Palin Whitehouse would have the lefties snarling more than we do with the kenyan.
peggy says
Was she intended for a ‘troll’ placed in Trump’s group sent by Cruz ? That may sound cruel – I liked her – but she and Cruz have been very close – lotsa’ rumors.– and a sudden jump on her part ….. just sayin’ ………………
Irnee says
I like Sarah but her screeching talk is more than most of us can take. Someone needs to tell her to tone it down….she sounds like Hillary.
Albert says
You Mean Hellary the lier !!!!!!!!!!!!
marie heston says
Right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
James N Hall says
Sarah has a mind of her own yet she is a team player. Can she pull the women ‘s vote or do most women dislike her aggressiveness ? Still she would be of great help to some one like Trump,they could get along well. I think Sarah Palin would be a good mix.
Kathleen Shipley says
Sarah Palin helped lose the last election she ran in. We can’t afford her again, don’t take that chance. Trump is brilliant and we must trust him to pick the perfect running mate. I am sure he is already studying this. Love Trump and will not vote again if he loses. There are a number of people at Fox who are with Trump and I love it when I see them. This, of course, does not include Megan Kelly.
Connie Baby says
Evidently no one ever told Megan Kelly the saying that People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
When it comes to the debates, I want the moderator to ask questions that concern how that Candidate plans to run our country. In the very first Debate, Megan Kelly really attacked Trump with that horrible question she asked him and to top it all, she seemed to have enjoyed asking it. I don’t watch her as much anymore, because for a long while, she kept knocking him which turned me off. They should’t have her as a moderator anymore because Trump won’t come if she is.
Carol Backer says
I dont watch Megan very much anymore.
Shirley says
You’re right. Trump is brilliant and we must trust that his pick will be the right one. Can’t stand Megyn!
If the Republican’s screw this up in favor for their “pick” I’m through with the Republican Party!!
paula riobinson says
SOOOO AGREE!!!!
DEBRES says
don’t believe Rubio has an ideology, just a fierce self-serving ambition. as a Floridian i have 1st hand knowledge of his worth 2 our state.
Debi says
agree
jason george says
They wouldn’t have to merge. Kasich or Rubio or Cruz or Carson would have to fall into line with whatever the president wanted.Nobody except his mother cares what Joe Biden thinks. Sorry, but that’s the way it is.
Steve Dolyniuk says
Joe Biden had a mother?? I thought Ted Kennedy gave birth to him.
paula riobinson says
FUNNEE!!!!!!!!!
Vikki says
I’m for Rand Paul!…that would bring conservative yet reasonable into the picture…I know they’d have to come to a compromise and learn to get along, but I think it’d be a GREAT balance if RP will go for it!…they would be unstoppable!…Trump/Paul 2016!!
Linda House says
Rand Paul has worked with the system and is successful. People like him. This could work.
Lynn says
I hope he gets Giuliani
Awake says
Trump /Guiliani. That would be REMARKABLE and FABULOUS!!!
mrsh says
Are you on DRUGS?? Giulianni brokered the NAFTA deal to the Spaniards!! That is treason! He is a treasonous lech and is also a UN stooge. He should be in prison along with the Hildabeast and all the other white house swine.
Shirley says
Yea, Lynn! My thoughts exactly!
Carol Backer says
I agree Trump, Giuliani
EJC says
I woulds like to see a TRUMP—–CHRISTIE—— Both are GO GETTERS
Shirley says
Like the Trump/Christie ticket too!
EJC says
I think the best ticket would be TRUMP——-CHRISTIE——-BOTH ARE GO–GETTERS
Rosaline says
I would like to see a Trump-Kasich ticket.
Emily says
I agree with Rosaline.
lucy leach says
Your nuts!!! He sucks….
Lois Wenk says
Trump is the problem. Dump Trump as he is highly disrespectful and hates most people and throws friends under the bus, is a spoiled rotten bully. Carson for President!
Rick Worthington says
Lois – looks like you’re wrong again Surprise, surprise It looks as though Carson’s out now, so what do you suggest this time? That Donald Trump is disrespectful and hates most people is just a figment of your twisted imagination…WRONG AGAIN! But that’s par for the course – I’m looking forward to the posts you write when you actually say something CORRECT or nice – and not necessarily about the Donald, whom we all know you don’t like. But that’s OK – just do your homework, read up a little on the various candidates ( and D.J.Trump) and at least get something right for once. But be nice – you are supposed to be a Christian, huh?
Dennis Recker says
Kasich would bring a lot to a Trump Candidacy. He is a proven government administrator and completely vetted. His congressional budget experience and his above average performance as Ohio’s Governor seems to match Trump’s selection criteria. Kasich on the ticket with Trump will go a long way toward unifying the Republican Party and I think Kasich helps Trump in the critical Mid West region of the Country.Biden did not hurt President Obama and Kasich would be at least as presentable on the campaign trail as Biden.
David says
This discussion is a waste of time. Trump and ANYONE will lose the general to most anyone.
Jim Gentry says
Kasich is already losing Ohio, Rubio is a puppet for the GOP and Dem establishment, Ted Kruz has been lied about and attacked more by Rubio and Trump than any other candidate. Trump is my candidate with Cruz as my alternative. If any of the field is chosen for VP for Trump the obvious outsider is Cruz, he brings the Constitution and Trump brings backbone and business savvy. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. We cannot put Rubio or Kasich in office if we expect a change from Obama.
Dennis Recker says
Perhaps Cruz would be an effective Attorney General or Supreme Court nominee. If the Republicans are going to win the Whitehouse and retain majorities in the House and Senate it will be because they put together a winning coalition that offers a competitive, reasonable platform that appeals to 51% of the nations voters.
Martin says
Trump should go with Rubio…He needs help withe the Hispanic vote…
Dan says
How about a Trump/Cruz team? I’m sure they could mend torn relationships, kiss and hug each other for the good of the party against killary.
Carolyn Ferrante says
Kasich is too old to attract millions of votes. Trump should choose Cruz as his Vice-President. So what they just called each other “liars?” I love the idea of Melania and young son in our White House. Hope they have a Siamese cat!
Kimberly King says
Trump will not pick anyone that is not a natural born citizen and Marco Rubio is a anchor baby so that definitely is not going to happen when he was born his parents were still just immigrants they were not citizens of the United States yet.
Bonnie says
I agree!
WhiskeyMan says
Whew! Sounds like the ‘Reality TV’, ‘American Idol’ lovers, nothing but ‘Sports’, ,’Darwinism’, ‘etc.’,
while our Nation ‘goes to hell in a hand-basket’, peep’s have been outspoken!
… have personally actually read Ben Carson’s books, and believe that he should be, should
have ‘Ben’ (pun intended), our Nation’s first ‘legitimate’ president of color.
Never have regarded the current ‘I Proclaim myself the ONE’ and ‘fundamentally want to change America’
bigot as legitimate in any stretch of the word. (Question, 7+ billion disappeared? unaccounted for?)
For the un-informed, Ben Carson and his brother actually grew-up in a Detroit ghetto, raised by a
mother, who had to work multiple jobs to raise both of them, when abandoned by his father.
Their mother actually instilled in them the necessity to ‘be the best that you can be’ through study.
Ben is an accomplished brain surgeon, and his brother a rocket scientist.
(… seriously believe that this Nation needs Constitutionally-minded brain surgery @ this point!)
We need someone that is a true Constitutionalist, and non-‘establishmentarian’ for President!
GO BEN! & RUN BEN RUN! (My personal opinion, just saying!)
Wil says
You’re all wrong. The best pick for Trump would be Sarah Palin.
She does no politics and it would be a good offset for Trump to win the election.
Sarah Palin is articulate and very intelligent and knows how to handle people and can get the job done.
Just because she’s got stupid kids to get her in trouble doesn’t mean she doesn’t know what she is doing herself she is very intelligent.
Jay Bell says
Yes–I agree. Kasich is a very popular governor and has worked with Republicans and Democrats in Ohio to solve a variety of difficult problems there. I have relatives in Ohio who are very happy with him as governor. I think he would be very useful to Trump in the V.P. slot.
Truth seeker says
I think that Trump wants someone that knows Politics, but is not so into the Political Cesspool that they will have to look back to make sure all of their Skeletons do not come out of the closet. I believe it will be a Four-Star General., cause he is always saying how our Military needs to be Strong and the only way he could accomplish this , is to have a Military Leader as the Vice-President. Trump has been Threatened by the UK and parts of Israel . He would send his General to assure them this will not be tolerated.
thurl pearson says
trump and jeff sessions would be a great team..
deze says
can the news get any worse?/ bad enough with frump but kasich? hes a damn rino!
vannee says
Rice would be the best choice
Lori says
That’s what they said about Reagan the Movie Star, he will never win Thank GOD for Reagan
ruth says
no rubio, TRUMP SHOULD GET A GOOD CONSERVATIVE WOMEN TO BE VICE PRESIDENT. WE HAVE A FEW DAM GOOD CONSERVATIVE WOMEN TO PICK FROM. THAT WOULD REALLY BE A TICKET THAT WILL NOT FAIL!
Ronald Rowley says
Trump should not cave to establishment or democrat politics and team up with either Rubio or Kasich. I would much prefer to have another anti-establishment individual, or even the well hated Senator from Texas, as his running mate. This latter individual has been keeping book on the tyrant for quite a long time and that would be invaluable in taking down all of the criminal actions with which the tyrant has infested our country.
David says
If there is a pick I would a christie
Linda says
But, Bobbie, by picking up Kasich he could take Ohio which would be HUGE.
Len says
It was obvious to me that Kasich was showing Trump how knowledgable he is in the debate. John is a very formidable candidate for VP.
Garla says
I agree with you because the USA needs a businessman as President and that is Mr. Trump, and Mr. Kasich is the equilibrium that will hold the pendulum centered to run the domestic and international Government’s affairs in a proper way.
Keith says
I like Trump and Kasich in 2016! All aboard!!!!!!
mrsh says
Rubio would not be a good VP because then the GOP would kill Trump asap. Trump needs Carson! I say Trump/Carson would be the biggest winning ticket possible since Carson isn’t a RINO stooge already, and 2 really sharp guys in the 2 lead positions for a change would be exactly what this country needs right now. I’m SO SICK of anti-Americans being in charge of our country and running it into the ground! No more CFR/UN supporting garbage people, so that yields 2 people- Trump and Carson.
Falendra Ram says
Very True ,,, Trump/Carson would be the dream team for USA and the rest of the world. America will be no pushover again, The Anti-Americans can go to hell then. Together we’ll make America Great Again. Go Trump/Carson team !!!!
Catherine says
I think Donald Trump should pick Dr. Carson to be VP. I have heard a lot of people, who feels the same way. That would add many votes.
Falendra Ram says
Trump/Carson would be a dream team for me. Black & White, That’s what a lot of people want and that will get a lot of black and minority votes.
Lillian says
Kasich should hold back until D.T. releases his taxes — at that point many think ‘big mouth’ will have to get out of the race.
Mel says
I doubt it his big mouth may save your life, job, and Liberty. He knows what he’s doing in business aspects and like it or not America is a business a very big business. Besides all that it’s time to not elect a politician and vote for a human being not a go fetch kinda guy. Yes he does speak what’s on his mind and so do most Americans. The days of the good ole boys and yes men should be over and let someone who don’t play lead us.
W. Gebrosky says
Amen.
Starlifter168@ 60168 says
I Agree, the Country should be ran like a business The Trump is a leader, also he’ll be able to make decisions and won’t back down. ” There’s a New Sheriff in town”
ruth says
YES and it’s TRUMP! TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, and a DAM GOOD CONSERVATIVE WOMEN FOR VICE!
Sherry L says
Amen!
Steve Dolyniuk says
Lets all pray, that there even will be an election. The Corrupt, Illegal in the presidents office, just may declare Marshal Law & stay in for the rest of his life, so he can destroy the Constitution entirely, The Democrats did not build all of those FEMA camps & confiscate all of the Ammo, & brass for nothing. Russia has an EMP bomb, & Obama would not approve money to counter act, or destroy the missal that would carry it over the USA. I truly believe, at this point every thing is in Gods hands, & if the right person is not elected, the USA will become a Third World Country. Are there enough Real Christians left to save this once Great Country??
Laura Plush says
Steve is absolutely right. After stupid people reelected Obama I kept trying to tell people there will be no election in 2016; S.C. “evangelicals” should be ashamed of themselves; they have turned away from Christ; I pray true Christians fast and pray for God to forgive us once more and protect and give wisdom to Cruz. the only courageous God-fearing man in the race.
Phil says
2Chronicles. 7:14 says” If my people:(Christians) which are called by my name, shall humble themelebar and Pray, and seek my face, and turn from their (sin), then will I (God) hear from hear from heaven, and will drive their sin, and will heal their land”
Glenna says
all of them should show tax return even Hillery, they all hide stuff,
glen says
can i see your tax return ??
Awake says
You wouldn’t know how to even UNDERSTAND Trumps taxes!!
I could give a rats ass about Trumps taxes. I want the man to swoop in and MAKE AMERICA GREAT!!!!! Did we see Obamas taxes? Hell, we haven’t seen ANY RECORDS on Obama. Mitt is an old fool. He ruined the last election and caused us four more miserable Obama years. What the hell does mitt know about taxes, or being a president? Idiot
A.J. says
AMEN! HALLELUJAH! Mitt lost to McCain. McCain lost to Obama. And then the GOP runs Mitt against Oblala? What the hell were they thinking? Mitt needs to go jump in the Great Salt Lake! As for Kasich, he is losing to Trump in the polls in Ohio. Kasich dumped an increase in Medicaid clients into the system by cutting reimbursements to Medicaid providers. Now Doctors are leaving Medicaid like rats from a sinking ship, making health care HARDER for the poor to obtain in Ohio. As a Caregiver in Ohio, I now have to work longer, to earn half what I was making before Kasich. In southern Ohio, I don’t know anyone, Dem or Repub who isn’t struggling under Kasich.
Connie Baby says
WE NEED TRUMP AS OUR PRESIDENT. AS SOON A HE IS NOMINATED, LET’S PUT TRUMP SIGNS EVERYWHERE !
ruth says
WELL SAID! TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!
Steve Dolyniuk says
Who really cares about Tax returns? I sure don`t. just more crap the politicians started, so they could bad mouth someone else. Vote for the person who will do the most good for our country. Vote for Trump !
Dan55 says
From what I’ve heard, Cruz and Rubio haven’t released their tax forms either. Why is the focus only on Trump? Sounds like the establishment is desperately trying to find anything they can find on him.
DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!!!
glen says
amen brother trumper !!!!
Patty says
Certainly seems like it. People who live in glass houses, shouldn’t throw rocks! !
DEBRES says
the rumor that Trump would lose 2 Clinton in a general election was probably spread by establishment republicans.
now who’s spreading the word about a certain other candidate being the only1 who has a chance against Clinton?
Trump Supporter says
This is a Romney fabrication. He is just jealous that TRUMP is going for the finish line….. Romney just proved he is just a political establishment hack. The republican establishment will so ANYTHING to stop TRUMP. The whole system stinks. If we the people don’t rally and vote for TRUMP we can just pack it in. Its all over!
Steve Dolyniuk says
You are so right. I am somewhat surprised with Romney though. Another wimp that does what ever the establishment asks him to do. If he had not listened to Rove, & pursued Obama on the Benghazi scandal, Obama may not have won the election.
Lillian says
amen!!
A.J. says
Romney is just sour grapes that Trump has a chance. Romney lost, leading to the current chaos. He should shut up and go the hell away!
paula riobinson says
AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JoAnn Graham says
The reason they’re all suddenly talking about Trump’s tax returns is they are DESPERATE. Everything they try to do to stop him blows up in their faces and only makes him stronger. Right now his opponents in the race, the GOP establishment and the Dems are ALL casting about looking for something–ANYTHING–they can use to derail the Trump train, and are hoping if they can get their hands on his tax returns they can comb through them and find SOMETHING that will turn off his supporters and get them to switch to one of THEM or the Democrats. So they ALL have a vested interest in getting their hands on Trump’s tax return that has absolutely NOTHING to do with electing the best man for the job.
Buster says
You don’t know anything about Trump. what would his taxes have to do with Trump’s run for president. there is no requirement for Trump to show his taxes. and, he has already done that at his own choosing.
GenEarly says
Lillian are you really Mutt Romney or Harry Barry-Reid flinging tax rumors?
Lillian says
I am for Trump!!
ruth says
I DON’T give a DAM about TRUMP’S TAXES. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT!
Charlie morris says
He has filed corporate and personal taxes yearly and approved by the accountants,do you really think trump file and does his own taxes this is a non subject brought by insider hacks,trumps tax returns don’t matter I would be more concerned about the return favors cruz and Rubio are expected to do for their donors and exactly who they are
glen says
speaking of big mouth have you looked in the mirror lately ???????? vote trump !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JAdams says
Trump filed and paid his taxes. That’s all I care about. Details are for IRS not me. He should just refuse to release them as a waste of his staff resources. I want a President who can make this kind of cost /benefit decision. Make America Great Again
Trump Supporter says
He could do the same as Hillary. Wait unril the FBI ordered it under a subpoena, then destroy everything he has then release only the pages he wants, because he already went over it.
B Allen says
Based on what. Romney. Good grief. I submit to you cruzer and Rubio haven’t released anything.
wendy says
Why? I don’t care if he paid low taxes as all wealthy people do. I don’t care if doesn’t have as much money either. Trump is not a politicain so what he does in the private sector until now is meaningless! The only caveat would be if he was given a ton of money from the Clinton Foundation to throw the presidency. Other than that, he still gets my vote and millions of others.. What is shameful i s that Romney (the loser), is bringing up the subject when Trump supported him in his campaign.
Tom Rutledge says
It is really interesting all the comments made by people, how much do any of you realize what our present “Quote” leaders have done to us. I have followed the political scene for over fifty years, and what the career elected officials have done and continue to do to us, is there yet to be one of them who could make it on their own, or one who is not in someone’s pocket.
All of them are so busy trying to be politically correct and trying to please all, that they do not even know what this country stands for, our Country was founded as or what it is supposed to be. Everyone has a right to say what they think ( freedom of speech) bear arms, 2nd amendment, worship as they seem fit, (or not). Why are so many trying to change the country to there line of thinking, in stead how the majority rules.
We need a Donald Trump, not in anyone’s pocket, can and will shake things up, perhaps bring the congress back to representing US. While he had help getting started from his Father, who hasn’t helped their children, he has built an empire, he can bring our country back together, can perhaps get us started to be proud of being an American, be respected by others in the world again.
If you think that the rich do not pay taxes, think again, property taxes, sales taxes on personal goods, business taxes, all of which the majority of Americans can only bitch about.
I worked for myself, on a commission basis for over fifty years, Was born into a democratic family, switched to a independent after working about ten years, worked long hard hours, kept my family clothed, housed, and fed, never got rich, but always had the dream, never got assistance from any Government agency kept to my self, honored DR Martin Luther King, how he opened to door for black people to get an education, pursue the American dream and to work hard to become Lawyers, Doctors, Judges, Ceo.s police personal, firemen, school principal’s, teachers, everything that is out there
well I guess I’m to long winded, I never was the greatest speller, and I am a hunt and peck typist. thakes for your attention and I’m going to vote for the Donald.
Lynn says
Wrong – IRS audits DT every year and he’s OK…
Sherry says
Trump’s taxes are not due until April 15 like everyone else so what is the big concern about getting them out immediately ??? As he has told everyone, His tax returns are HUGE and he fights for every break he can get to pay as little as possible because he does not like having the government decide how to spend his money. Have you seen his proposed tax platform ? My husband and I would fall in the pay 10% column instead of the 33% column that we are paying now. I could care less about how much Trump is actually worth, or what his tax returns look like….. what I care about is our Country, our Freedom, our way of Life, our Religion, our children and grandchildren, our Veterans, our economy, our declining jobs, our future AND our Safety…. Trump will build the border wall and will ban the refugees until we can figure out how to safely vet them.
Trump Supporter says
Do I reallty care if TRUMP is worth 9 billion not 10…… I like the feds accounting, like unemployment is under 5%. Oh i’m underemployed so I’m not in that calculation. Just vote TRUMP and end all this BS
Dan says
Big mouth huh? Maybe big accomplishments too! Like being a super successful businessman? The rivals better not attack him bitterly in tonight’s debate coz it will just catapult their own demise, previous losers like perry, who never knew what boomerang on him!
Albert says
DAN, In Your Dreams Trump will be the next President 2016 YR
Shirley says
You’ve been listening too much to the self-serving Republican elites, Media, lobbyists and special interests!!
Trump WILL be our next President if they will listen to We, The People!! These frauds care nothing about what the people want!! Disgusting!! TRUMP 2016!
Len says
You are depending on the word of that Big Loser Romney, who could not say why. I guess you’re just stupid!
C says
A VP for Trump from the following Trump/Kasich, Trump/Cruz, Trump/Christie, or maybe even Trump/Bush. If he picks either palin or that carly he will not fair so well
Len says
Trump will never pick Jebby Baby! Bush is GONE!
Bruce says
Actually, Trump-Huckabee seems logical to me, especially if Huckabee endorses before the SEC primaries.
John E. Givans says
I will only vote for Trump IF he picks a rock-ribbed Conservative as Veep. He picks Kasich? I’m out. Gone. I’ll request a write in ballot and vote for Gen. Mattis.
Dennis Recker says
Sitting it out for any reason only helps Clinton.
jerry says
the only big mouth here I think is you lillian do you own a tax service or act as Trumps CPA they will try anything to bring Donald down because he is his own person you should try the same
Lillian says
I never wrote that comment. I am for Trump!
TOM says
Donald don’t pick Kasich , Ohio is not in good shape, Roads falling apart, support for Innovation stopped, Lake ERIE POISON ALGI AND Toledo’s water SUPPLY. I75 FROM SOUTH TO north A TRAFFIC MESS. Ohio’s infra-structure falling apart. High taxes, low paying jobs, corruption, while Kasich runs all over the country running for President (That he could never be) leaving us in Ohio with out a leader!
GenEarly says
Trump should pick Sen Jeff Sessions from Alabama, imo. Sessions has stood apart from the rest of the senate Chamberpot Repubs on the destructive TPP and other “trade deals’, yet maintains a working relationship unlike Cruz, and is not a RNC-Chamberpot lapdog like Rubio.
Kaisch is just pure ProgreSSive and his expanding of Medicare as part of Obamacare will bankrupt the Ohio budget….after he leaves the governors office of course.
Trump as president will be independent of political party strings, the first such president since Washington, truly historic, as opposed to the “historic” of Hilarity as the first Vagino-Amerikan Comrade Presidente’.
Chism says
Finally someone with sense. Sessions or even Mike Lee that both have the experience and are for closing the border, stopping illegal immigration, stopping the corruption of which Trump has been campaiging on. Cruz blew it. Rubio never, Jeb never, Kasics never all because of pathway to citizenship and increased visas. Never a RINO type that has those ideologies.
wendy says
If Kasich doesn’t win Ohio, then I wouldn’t pick him. That would tell me you are right about him. He’s also boring!
Thunter says
Sounds like you think he is no leader were he there
Justin W says
If Trump does become the nominee he is going to need to select someone with solid conservative credentials to be on the ticket. I’m skeptical of Trump’s recently unveiled conservatism and traditional family values claims. I think Trump, like Hillary Clinton, is an opportunist who is willing to say whatever is needed to get elected. My concern is what we will get once a President Trump takes his hand off the Bible.
Michael Powell says
I don’t care if his hand is on the Bible. I only care if he opens it and reads it. That is all that really matters and if he is willing to follow what it says.
Ltpar says
You are very niave Michael. What in Trumps life would ever lead you to believe that he follows the Bible or for that matter is even a Christian. Trump says what he needs to say for the moment at hand and the audience he is talking to. Trump, if elected would be guided by ego and the ultimate power he has achieved, not the Bible.
drmaddogs says
Trump has interceded a number of times to help individuals, directly. Its a lost story and people don’t understand some of Trumps benefice towards others.
He has gone directly to Soldiers to help for one example… and not like Obama politics, not like most people that “give” to a foundation and say, ‘I’m done for this year’.
Does he go around looking for people to help? Of course not, he isn’t a Saint, he has a life to live, but most Christians, real Christians use about the same model.. you help others along the way.
Reminds me of another example where when his limo broke down and a couple stopped to help him, he paid off their home mortgage.
I would be hapy to know all Christians were as willing to help, personally, without regard for notoriety and self acclaim.
Tell me agaign about the ‘Bible’, tell me again ‘ego’, ‘ultimate power’, try once more to infer Trump is all about himself. I will tell you to understand the story of his brother and what Trump learned about himself.
Trump Supporter says
Justin you keep voting the establishment. If you can’t see TRUMP is the ONLY one that can get us out of this mess. How has voting wprked out so far? We need you to come on board. Remember it them (the establishment, Washington and the media ) versus us the American people. Remember that Republican and Democrats want status quo, and would even vote against their own party to keep an insider in office…..
Dan says
Justin, do you really think Trump is in it for himself? You must have your head buried in the sand for so long!!! He supported both McCain and Romney with millions of dollars but both were losers (no guts and just plain weak candidates) so he took the burden himself for the good of the nation. He even said he won’t take a salary. He cares for this nation as he is a very caring person with many similar untold stories coz he doesn’t toot his own horn like the rest of the stablishment candidates. Remember he is self funding, ergo: He can’t be bought by anybody unlike the rest of them ( they will be puppets on a string) and will make us proud Americans once again. Now, do some researching, will you?
Shirley says
What’s most important to you? No, Trump is not perfect or a saint. He’s never claimed to be. This is part of what he does say he will do:
Stop illegal immigration; strengthen Military; reduce govt. spending; smaller government; support 2nd. Amendment; renegotiate trade agreements to bring jobs back to U.S., Strong Leadership…on and on and on! He’ll clean house in DC! What exactly are you looking for? More of the same? If so, vote for any of the other candidates and that’s exactly what you’ll get!
TRUMP 2016!
Dan55 says
AMEN, SHIRLEY!!!!!!!
Len says
Why did the Muslim Fraud use a Bible. Perhaps the Anti-Christ faked it!
Gideon says
The Donald is brilliant and will mak3e the right choice.
PinnyPed says
Trump said yesterday that his VP pick will be someone with legislative experience at the DC level. While Kasich was once a congressman (I think) his recent experience is as a governor. I think it will be a senator with some experience on him. Trump/Sessions anyone?
ELAINE says
TRUMP/RUBIO HE WILL BE READY FOR PRESIDENT AND VERY WELL GROOMED FOR THE POSITION
Shirley says
No Rubio!!!
Len says
Rubio is an Idiot. He and his other Mormon friend Romney should run for President of Russia!
Roy says
Personally, I would have to hold my nose even tighter to vote for such a ticket since Trump’s conservative traits are questionable and Kasich is NOT a conservative at all. I would still vote for the ticket over either Clinton or Sanders but without expecting them to accomplish anything but maybe slow down the country’s rush towards destruction. They certainly would not stop or reverse that rush. The best we could hope for is some minor accomplishments that would at least make the political atmosphere more receptive towards electing a real conservative at the end of their term(s) in office.
JoAnn Graham says
If they could at least stop our headlong rush to the cliff’s edge with all the idiot lemmings behind pushing us over the cliff, that would be a MAJOR accomplishment.
Mark says
Please Trump , do not choose that lady from Alaska. She is not liked by most people. You will lose if you pick here.
Tom Rutledge says
what do you refer to as most people? you have no idea, not does anyone else have any idea what most people think!
paula riobinson says
you called it right, Mark. that lady from Alaska is a no-no. I think a great partee person, but
as VP……naw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think our front runner and soon to be Prez knows that.
TRUMP 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerry says
NO way, Kasich, He can be the Hug specialist, He does not work with Trump, I cannot see it. But there is rumor that Marco could be the VP
Chris says
I Hope he will pick Paul Ryan.they both will be perfect partners.
They will make America great again since Ronald Reagan.God bless America.
GenEarly says
Lyin Ryan is a Prog Putz advocating Amnesty and has publicly attacked Trump over his Mooslem “Refugee” moratorium proposal. Ryan and Romney are aligned Chamberpots, and Romney just attacked Trump.
Do you really not know any of this?
glen says
he should choose me we would get alone great and get america back where it belongs !! why me ?? because i love america and am not politically correct i tell it like it is and don’t care who is offended !!!!! i’m for all “AMERICANS” and i would shut the border down so tight a grain of sand couldn’t blow across it. and as far as terrorist i would kill all of them, also i would fire every muslim sob in our goverment that the muslim oboma has hired ,and i would prosecute hillary clinton and do everything i could to her in jail for the rest of her life !! and if my post offends anyone tough shit !!!!!!!!
Lynn says
YES Glen. You hit the nail on the head. I would like to be on your advisory team. TRUMP and you / me!
Ltpar says
Ryan showed his true colors when buying into the two year Federal Budget fiasco which added several trillion dollars to the national deficit. Ryan will either get in line or Trump will remove his head from his body.
Steve Dolyniuk says
Everyone seems to have a favorite. Let`s just wait & see what happens. With all of the Corrupt groups fighting trump, he may have to pick someone who will appeal to voters sitting on the fence, in order for him to win. I decided from the very start, when I heard Trump was going to run, that I would vote for him. I have not changed my mind.
Michael Powell says
I thing that Donald Trump is wise enough to not ask a yes man to be his running partner. He should ask somebody who doesn’t agree on everything he says.
Fran McGill says
Trump is just throwing some names on the table for reactions.. The true person he is think about is not one of them. won’t call that out till much later into this..
Jim says
At least he will use the Bible and not the Quron line a previous jerk has done. Fully explains his Muslim leaning destruction of America. No question about it. So many afraid to say it or bring it up to the Nation. That’s the fundamental change this guy wanted to do all along.
Trump Supporter says
Why are we so worried about the bible. Im a Catholic. I just want my president to fix the waste, corruption in Washington, get us back to work, lower my taxes and keep my family safe etc. Let the pope and families values handle the bible………
tEDDY COHN says
RUBIO/TRUMP IS THE TICKET …WILL GET THE YOUNG LATIN AND THE OLDER MIXE WHITRE/BLACK.
Ltpar says
Rubio is clearly an establishment candidate and not cut from the same cloth as Donald Trump. Don’t think you will see Rubio on anybody’s VP selection list.
EZ says
The only ticket that works is a Trump/Cruz ticket. As VP Cruz will be president pro-tem in the senate and will be able to throw his weight around.
Terry says
I could care less about the Donalds tax return…all I care about is someone that will smack around the Washington “good ole boys” that take more time off than they work dealing with the issues before them. And we need Donald, who will certainly get tough on our security issues, both at home and abroad.
GO DONNY BOY, (but be humble too, humility goes side by side with strength)
Lynn says
Thanks, Terry. I love your closing comment! Strong message as are many of the comments I have read today in support of Donald J. Trump! GO GO, Go Donny Go – GO GO, Go Donny Go – DONNY BE GOOD!!!
Bob Li says
I like the Trump/Carson ticket better. 2 weeks ago Kasich stated he wasn’t interested in the VP spot and wouldn’t take it.
SUSAN MILLER says
TRUMP IS THE ONLY CHOICE, HE HAS THE ABILITY TO SURROUND HIMSELF WITH THE BEST. HIS TAX RETURNS DON’T MEAN ANYTHING. JUST GET RID OF THE GOOD OLE BOYS. WE NEED TO RALLY AROUND HIM. FRANKLIN GRAHAM CALLS HIM THE DRAGON SLAYER WE NEED TO SAVE THIS COUNTRY.
Lynn says
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
D/D says
Track records of older Americans who have lived through decades of ups & downs, should be a guiding light for younger Americans, that said,
85 year old Walter is someone you should listen to.
I’m 80 years old, of sound mind, not so much body, We the people are to blame for the condition of our country, henceforth letting the good old boy network lead.
I agree with 80% of what Donald Trump stands for, I’m not going to let the 20% stop me from supporting him.
YOU CAN LOOK AT TAXES AS CASH FLOW , AND YOU SPEND MORE THAN THE CASH FLOW BROUGHT INTO A
GOVERNMENT/ BUSINESS, YOU WILL HAVE BANKRUPTED YOUR GOVERNMENT/ BUSINESS.
Ltpar says
Kasich is nothing but a weak sister establishment hack. If Trump wants to take on the establishment and win, he will need someone more in line with his kick down the doors philosophy. Cruz would be a better VP choice, but after all the crap Trump has thrown at him, he might decline. Carly Fiorina might also be a good choice because she has a strong business background, is not from the establishment and knows how to take a meat ax to the bureaucracy. Fiorina might also help Trump with the women vote. Will be interesting who Trump picks as his running mate, assuming of course he gets the nomination.
Deb says
Based on his performance so far… since a woman would be a good choice… I think the only appropriate choice would be… Kim Kardashian.
Trump Supporter says
Really Deb?
Deb says
I’m sorry… but his performance has been nothing beyond narcissistic hubris. The only one who could keep up with that would be one of the Kardashian girls. When asked a question he simply calls other candidates names… it’s reality TV and it’s entertaining but this country needs some serious answers.
Elizabeth Ketchum says
If Trump picks a woman for his VP choice, he will lose……………………Please D.J. Trump – pick a man.
Thomas E Stanley says
Actually I wold like to see the Trump/Carson ticket. I wonder about Kasich, as how controlled he is by PACS. Rubio and Cruz would both be a disaster as they are both corrupt. But I really think he is going to pick someone whom we don’t even know about. Remember Trump does his own thing – Regardless it will be interesting.
Trump Supporter says
Why is TRUMP VP pick have to be a presidential candidate? Are these other empty suits the only choice he has? I think there’s a lot smarter people out there!
gregory says
Had to be sure you got this, explosive!
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 1:49 PM
Subject: What I See Happening In a Trump Presidency
Interesting take on Trump.
William J. Bennett, Host of Bill Bennett’s Morning in America Show, is one of America’s most important, influential, and respected voices on cultural, political, and education issues. He has one of the strongest Christian worldviews of any writer in modern times.
What I See Happening In a Trump Presidency
By Bill Bennett
They will kill him, before they let him be president. It could be a Republican or a Democrat that instigates the shutting up of Trump.
Don’t be surprised if Trump has an accident. Some people are getting very nervous: Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, Eric Holder, Hillary Clinton and Jon Corzine, to name just a few.
It’s about the unholy dynamics between big government, big business, and big media. They all benefit by the billions of dollars from this partnership, and it’s in all of their interests to protect one another. It’s one for all and all for one.
It’s a heck of a filthy relationship that makes everyone filthy rich, everyone except the American people. We get ripped off. We’re the patsies. But for once, the powerful socialist cabal and the corrupt crony capitalists are scared. The over-the-top reaction to Trump by politicians of both parties, the media, and the biggest corporations of America has been so swift and insanely angry that it suggests they are all threatened and frightened.
Donald Trump can self-fund. No matter how much they say to the contrary, the media, business, and political elite understand that Trump is no joke. He could actually win and upset their nice cozy apple cart.
It’s no coincidence that everyone has gotten together to destroy The Donald. It’s because most of the other politicians are part of the a good old boys club. They talk big, but they won’t change a thing. They are all beholden to big-money donors.
They are all owned by lobbyists, unions, lawyers, gigantic environmental organizations, and multinational corporations – like Big Pharmacy or Big Oil. Or they are owned lock, stock, and barrel by foreigners like George Soros owns Obama or foreign governments own Hillary and their Clinton Foundation donations.
These run-of-the-mill establishment politicians are all puppets owned by big money. But there’s one man who isn’t beholden to anyone.
There’s one man who doesn’t need foreigners, or foreign governments, or George Soros, or the United Auto Workers, or the teacher’s union, or the Service Employees International Union, or the Bar Association to fund his campaign.
Billionaire tycoon and maverick Donald Trump doesn’t need anyone’s help. That means he doesn’t care what the media says. He doesn’t care what the corporate elites think. That makes him very dangerous to the entrenched interests. That makes Trump a huge threat to those people. Trump can ruin everything for the bribed politicians and their spoiled slave masters.
Don’t you ever wonder why the GOP has never tried to impeach Obama? Don’t you wonder why John Boehner and Mitch McConnell talk a big game, but never actually try to stop Obama?
Don’t you wonder why Congress holds the purse strings, yet has never tried to defund Obamacare or Obama’s clearly illegal executive action on amnesty for illegal aliens? Bizarre, right? It defies logic, right?
First, I’d guess many key Republicans are being bribed. Secondly, I believe many key Republicans are being blackmailed. Whether they are having affairs, or secretly gay, or stealing taxpayer money, the National Security Agency knows everything.
Ask former House Speaker Dennis Hastert about that. The government even knew he was withdrawing large sums of his own money from his own bank account. The NSA, the SEC, the IRS, and all the other three-letter government agencies are watching every Republican political leader. They surveil everything.
Thirdly, many Republicans are petrified of being called racists, so they are scared to ever criticize Obama or call out his crimes, let alone demand his impeachment.
Fourth , why rock the boat? After defeat or retirement, if you’re a good old boy, you’ve got a $5 million-per-year lobbying job waiting. The big-money interests have the system gamed. Win or lose, they win.
But Trump doesn’t play by any of these rules. Trump breaks up this nice, cozy relationship between big government, big media, and big business. All the rules are out the window if Trump wins the Presidency. The other politicians will protect Obama and his aides but not Trump.
Remember: Trump is the guy who publicly questioned Obama’s birth certificate. He questioned Obama’s college records and how a mediocre student got into an Ivy League university. Now, he’s doing something no Republican has the chutzpah to do. He’s questioning our relationship with Mexico; he’s questioning why the border is wide open; he’s questioning why no wall has been built across the border; he’s questioning if allowing millions of illegal aliens into America is in our best interests; he’s questioning why so many illegal aliens commit violent crimes, yet are not deported; and he’s questioning why our trade deals with Mexico, Russia and China are so bad.
Trump has the audacity to ask out loud why American workers always get the short end of the stick. Good question!
I’m certain Trump will question what happened to the almost billion dollars given in a rigged no-bid contract to college friends of Michelle Obama at foreign companies to build the defective Obamacare website. By the way, that tab is now up to $5 billion.
Trump will ask if Obamacare’s architects can be charged with fraud for selling it by lying. Trump will investigate Obama’s widespread IRS conspiracy, not to mention Obama’s college records. Trump will prosecute Clinton and Obama for fraud committed to cover up Benghazi before the election. How about the fraud committed by employees of the Labor Department when they made up dramatic job numbers in the last jobs report before the 2012 election?
Obama, the multinational corporations and the media need to stop Trump. They recognize this could get out of control. If left unchecked, telling the raw truth and asking questions everyone else is afraid to ask, Trump could wake a sleeping giant.
Trump’s election would be a nightmare. Obama has committed many crimes. No one else but Trump would dare to prosecute. He will not hesitate. Once Trump gets in and gets a look at the cooked books and Obama’s records, the game is over.
The jig is up. The goose is cooked. Holder could wind up in prison. Jarrett could wind up in prison. Obama bundler Corzine could wind up in prison for losing $1.5 billion of customer money.
Clinton could wind up in jail for deleting 32,000 emails or for accepting bribes from foreign governments while Secretary of State, or for misplacing $6 billion as the head of the State Department, or for lying about Benghazi. The entire upper level management of the IRS could wind up in prison.
Obamacare will be de-funded and dismantled. Obama himself could wind up ruined, his legacy in tatters. Trump will investigate. Trump will prosecute. Trump will go after everyone involved. That’s why the dogs of hell have been unleashed on Donald Trump.
Yes, it’s become open season on Donald Trump.
The left and the right are determined to attack his policies, harm his businesses and if possible, even keep him out of the coming debates. But they can’t silence him. And they sure can’t intimidate him.
The more they try, the more the public will realize that he’s the one telling the truth.
Steve Dolyniuk says
I read this too, & it is scary, but something I hope Trump has seen, & will take note of. For some reason, there are sure many people in this country who just cannot see how Corrupt our Government has become, & just what these people will do to hang on to the power they have given themselves.
Tom Rutledge says
As long as it does not effect the average American they could care less,we live among the stupidest citizens in the world!
Most will not go out and vote of even get an absent tee ballott.
Deb says
And then they will bring back tearing up the Second Amendment. Afterall, Americans will truly be moved if their hero is shot before the election. Win win!
Surly Curmudgen says
Any government, all governments, unhindered, will become tyrannical. The constitution is that hindrance on our government. In the past one hundred years we have become the frog in boiling water. Those wanting to become tyrannical have slipped the handcuffs and leg irons off the government and put them on the citizens. Our elected public servants all seem to want continued and more control over the citizens and ever more power to the government.
All but maybe one of the candidates for president are wannabe tyrants or go along to get along types who promise no change to government conduct. do we continue the course to becoming bouillabaisse for the tyrants or do we put a stop to their agenda?
Trump might be the one to stop them and none of the others will even try.
Bobbie says
Good Comment… I would just like to add that it is very obvious that the politicians are more concerned with their political futures and their party than they are with our personal well being or our countries well being. It is sad and I can only hope that we the people can somehow stop this assassination of Mr. Trump.
I just can’t believe that they have super pacs, schemes, outside people, news media, and anything they else can find or use to try and take him down. This whole thing is incredible, and if we allow them to succeed, we will never have another chance to elect a person who is free of special interest groups, donors, political favors, and the like. Our freedoms will be chipped away until they are gone, our constitution rewritten, no chance at government by and for the people, and a nation that we can no longer be proud of or call America…. Let’s really think about this intelligently before we cast a vote that could doom us to a future that was not meant to be! This is OUR COUNTRY, not the politicians or the people in Washington who seek nothing more than personal gain, power, and control. LET’S FIGHT THIS WAR AND WIN IT FOR “WE THE PEOPLE”… (US) !!!
Bobbie says
I am posing this comment again because I hope more people will get to read it… It is very obvious that the politicians are more concerned with their political futures and their party than they are with our personal well being or our countries well being. It is sad and I can only hope that we the people can somehow stop this assassination of Mr. Trump.
I just can’t believe that they have super pacs, schemes, outside people, news media, and anything they else can find or use to try and take him down. This whole thing is incredible, and if we allow them to succeed, we will never have another chance to elect a person who is free of special interest groups, donors, political favors, and the like. Our freedoms will be chipped away until they are gone, our constitution rewritten, no chance at government by and for the people, and a nation that we can no longer be proud of or call America…. Let’s really think about this intelligently before we cast a vote that could doom us to a future that was not meant to be! This is OUR COUNTRY, not the politicians or the people in Washington who seek nothing more than personal gain, power, and control. LET’S FIGHT THIS WAR AND WIN IT FOR “WE THE PEOPLE”… (US) !!!
john-atlanta says
Donald Trump should pick Alveda King !
Watch Clinton and the DemonOrats danced around that pro-life and no-homo marriage choice !
Besides, she is a beautiful woman (talking spirit) and I would trust her with nuke weapons. I would NOT trust the people that are not natural born citizens (Obama, Rubio, Cruz) with them,
Surly Curmudgen says
Eugene Peterson would be a good choice. He is a declared candidate for the libertarian party nomination.
JEAN URDIALES says
STOP WORRYING ABOUT TRUMP, HE IS A GENIUS AND KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.HE WILL MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT AND OUR ONLY HOPE IS THAT HE WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT SO HE CAN UNDO THE DAMAGE THAT HAS BEEN DONE TO OUR COUNTRY
Paul R. Wade says
Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson are the two most brilliant people running for President. I think these two candidates are the very best candidates we could ever have.
I pray to God every day that Donald will choose Dr. Ben as his running mate.
Further more I feel that Dr. Ben will have a monumental influence on Donald as his VP after they get to working together.
Since Mr. Trump is so hugely wealthy I really think he will only run for one term and turn the presidency over to Dr. Ben after getting the country to turn around in the right direction so that then Dr. Carson will then be able to handle the Presidency alone with the help of a new VP. I would choose Carley for that.
JoAnn Graham says
Trump had better wait and see how Kasich does in Ohio before naming him running mate. He is going to need every electoral vote he can GET, because the Dems control urban areas where most of the population resides in key electoral vote states like Ohio. If Kasich can’t at least deliver Ohio’s electoral votes to the fold, Trump had better steer clear of him and make a better choice. Cruz and Texas’ electoral votes would be a better choice, if Cruz is willing.
Ron Coon says
The right person for the job as Vice President to President Trump, should be the man that would have been the VP for Newt Gingrich in 2012, if Reince Preibus had backed Newt instead of two time loser Mitt Romney; and that right man for the job is ALLEN WEST.
Two warriors in the White House; One, a financial and business genius and guru and Two, a Veteran warrior of the Sword. Both with the mindset of Americans first, before any other country and especially any in the Middle East, save Israel.
TRUMP/WEST 2016/2020 succeeded by ALLEN WEST/CONDOLEEZA RICE 2024/2028
Not only a Black President and VP, but a man and a woman.
Now are those perfect recipes, or what?
Scott says
Gov. John Kasich would be an excellent choice. Trump/Kasich team would be dynamic. Sen.Rand Paul,Ben Carson and Gov. Christie are assets to the country and should serve in key administration positions.
The GOP must get out of this failed and stubborn path of pulling for their favorable boys and without reservation to fully support Donald Trump.
stevenl says
Some top GOP people are ready and willing to back-stab the base if that is what it takes to get rid of Trump and have Hilary in power. I suggest that 1/2 a demo + 1/2 a repub (= Trump) is far better than a full demo! As long as we get the better half of both sides we the people will be the winner.
James says
Wrong! Kasich is a communist BUM!
Carl says
I think the best team would be Cruz & Trump they both are focus on the same thing
Luigghy Brignoni says
We trust Sir Mr President Donal J TRUMP 2016 and he will pick the right person to Make America Great Again ….. TRUMP 2016
Joe Hunt says
How about Col. Alan West from Florida! Very intelligent and will bring in Florida.He also speaks his mind
Trump Supporter says
Joe not a bad idea…….That would have them shaking in theor boots even more. Alans first assignment could be prepare legal affidavits against all the former politicians for corruption and theft from the American citizens………
Joe Hunt says
How about Col.Alan West from Florida! Very intelligent on the Military and will bring in Florida.
stevenl says
He could go to the Defense.
Carol says
He will choose someone who will bring in the minorities. Trump is still weak on the minority side so look for it.
Trump Supporter says
That is sad that the minorities can’t see the big picture. He is the ONLY true candidate from both sides that wants to help them. He wants to bring companies back ro the U.S. so they will hire more. He wants to deport Illegals, stop illegals from coming here, he wants to cut spending on waste. People this means JOBS. TRUMP is not splitting the people up by race. He wants AMERICANS ONLY to succeed. If you can’t see that, keep voting the establishment .
Phillip Lake says
Either Kasich or Carson would make a very strong ticket and hard to beat.
stevenl says
K appears to be a good and compassionate man. My Ohio folks tells me that he should reject the VP job and continue his excellent job in Ohio. That says it all.
A.J. says
As One of K’s victims/subjects in Ohio, a lot of us wish RINO John needs to retire.
bonnie l, Dorward says
I agree.
KAREN MCGRATH says
TRUMP AND SESSIONS SOUNDS GOOD TO ME, I FOLLOWED JEFF SESSIONS VOTING RECORD ON NUMBERSUSA.COM AND HE IS A GOOD CHOICE.
bonnie l, Dorward says
I like that choice as well as Newt Gingrich. If you ever listen to Newt he never talks negative about Trump.
James says
Kasich is no good for Trump. Kasich sides with obama on virtually every issue, even common core. Ohio is run like a police state. For instance, if your child misses 15 days of school throughout the year, the parents are charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and you must go to court!!!! EVERY absence must be with a doctors excuse or they are illegal absences. There are traffic checkpoints EVERYWHERE and EVERY weekend. ALL traffic tickets must be answered in court! No matter how minor. Utility companies are permitted to shut off customers in the middle of winter! I could go on and on. Kasich runs Ohio like a communist dictatorship and I do not want to see him as Trump’s running mate. Trump will LOSE if he chooses that bum.
A.J. says
Kasich is no good for anyone. As One of K’s victims/subjects in Ohio, a lot of us wish RINO John would retire.
Kate says
He will pick RUBIO for sure!
Tom says
Stand with Trump, If not we will fail and fall as a nation which was the number one success in the world. Jealousy of our success as a just and righteous haven will be applauded by all the corrupt nations that abound in our world. May God Bless America and lead us from this dark and foreboding end.
steve says
do not choose this man as your running mate, if so, kudos to hillary for knowing better ,the only way this can work is for trump to go out of who is running, seriously choose someone who has no special interest, or can not be bought( good luck on that one) trump is the only o e who can not be bought , bit when i hear about kasich, i have to wonder what this was all about
gtmerkley says
Trump will do what Trump douse best. Get someone to run the country for him. So That VP needs to be good and know how to get things done.
steve says
wtf is he thinking, seriously the man is a genius and an insane person at the same time
bonnie l, Dorward says
I strongly believe Donald Trump should ask Newt Gingrich to run as VP. That would be a powerful ticket! I do however believe that both Carson and Kasich are staying in the race to help Donald Trump. I’d like to see Trump offer them both a suitable position when he wins and Christie the Attorney General position. Let’s not forget it was Christie who knocked Rubio off his pedestal.
Bonnie
Robert Hagedorn says
Isn’t there a conservative smart black woman somewhere for his running mate? All the Dems could do would be to jump up and down and make little squeaking noises. Plus, there would be the possibility of a 16 year run, along with the first black woman president.
A.J. says
Condoleeza Rice.
bonnie l, Dorward says
Good one!
M. Denise Wagner says
My vote for Vice-President is Mike Hucklebee, you might ask why he Knows the Law inside out. He has been watching everyone in Washington for quiet a while. He knows what laws have been passed and where the down falls of said laws are. With Mr.Trump strong- with no obligations – no ones puppet, and his business savvy also Hucklebee is no mushroom Things in Washington will finely be shaken down and cleaned out. Then /OR at the same time be putting it in good order, America Strong. YES with these two it is Win WIN, Thats my Dream Team ~~ Trump and Hucklebee ~~
A.J. says
Mitt lost to McCain. McCain lost to Obama. And then the GOP runs Mitt against Oblala? What the hell were they thinking? Mitt needs to go jump in the Great Salt Lake! As for Kasich, he is losing to Trump in the polls in Ohio. Kasich dumped an increase in Medicaid clients into the system by cutting reimbursements to Medicaid providers. Now Doctors are leaving Medicaid like rats from a sinking ship, making health care HARDER for the poor to obtain in Ohio. As a Caregiver in Ohio, I now have to work longer, to earn half what I was making before Kasich. In southern Ohio, I don’t know anyone, Dem or Repub who isn’t struggling under Kasich.
debdell says
Trump – no establishment connected politicians for VP – got it! You would be setting yourself up for the establishment to take over. You don’t need a politician for anything. You don’t need to fit into the political system to get things done. You need to stay outside the corrupt political system and just tell the people who is doing the right thing and who is corrupt working for the special interests and screwing the public. Since it is all about reelection for those guys, the public will fix the bad ones by taking their jobs away.
bob says
new motto,
president trump. president trump, clean out washington.
Frank says
I like Trump – Cruz but probably never happen.
WILLIAM BURNS says
I’m just a stupid democrat from W.V. but I don’t think Trump has any of these in mind. He is his own man and whatever the “experts” have said about him has always played out differently than what they say.
First of all, They said he wasn’t a viable candidate because he was a billionaire businessman . Then they said he was an actor. then they said he couldn’t get the Latino vote and the Black vote. Now they are saying the VP job can get it done for him….
As a democrat who plans to vote for Trump; I think his VP pick and his cabinet will surprise everyone. I know of one democrat that he is talking to a lot about his stepping across the isle to get the job done. So I just wanted you guys to start looking at the broader picture as we are a long way from election day. I also think that there is a lot of room for women in his cabinet……..Trumps message is clear….PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF WASHINGTON POLITICS AND THE GOOD OLE BOY RULES.
Deb says
The Donald has made a fortune out of his connections to politicians. Rules bent, projects approved… good ole boy rules have been good for Trump. Don’t think they haven’t been. But on the other side of the aisle… nothing but cradle to grave subsidies being offered.
A.J. says
Glad to hear that a WV dem has realized that the dem party sold y’all out with Oblala the socialist. Hopefully Manchin will not endorse any of the dems. WV needs to keep coal alive.
paula riobinson says
play it again, Sam…oops, William. Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Penney says
I’m a Sara Palin supporter myself. I think that if she would have been running as President and McCain or anyone else for vice president 8 years ago the Republican party would have stood a better chance. Me personally, I don’t care for John McCain. He has no personality, no enthusiasm, and no drive about him. Jeb and other Americans have gone on about him being a hero. He got captured. That was not a hero. The hero’s were the ones that went in to save their butts. Anyway back on the topic……I would be all for a Trump / Palin ticket because both of them can tell it like it is when needed and I think we have had enough of the yes man stuff from both parties.
Deb says
I like Sara and McCain threw her under the bus. However… she is done… she’s damaged goods.
Paul says
Gulianiwould be perfect VP for Trump….Palin as secy of energy; let her do for USA what she did for Alaska and reign in big oil….Carson to fix VA….Fiorino to recofigure IRS and tax code….Christie as Atty General….Reinstate Gen Petreous and make him head of military and let him reinstate our war type admirals/generals that Oboma force retired…..Linsey Grahm as secy of Defense….Secy of State ?????but bet Trump has someone in mind….Secy of Treasury?????…..Secy of Education; eliminate along with majority of IRS….there is a good start on balancing the budget
Deb says
I have a question for Trump supporters… I understand that Trump is self-funding his own campaign because politicians involved with big donors “Pay to Play” are of weak character and cannot be trusted… aren’t the big donors who support the candidate in the “Pay to Play” scheme just as guilty? Trump may not be taking $$$ from big donors but he has donated big bucks to many on both sides of the aisle for years. Explain to me why his character shouldn’t be questioned? His use of the H1-B visa program to staff his hotels puts his we have to stop losing jobs to foreign countries in question. Please explain why his rhetoric is more important than his behavior. I trust behavior… talk is cheap.
Deb says
First – Trump has to win the nomination. If he does perhaps we could look beyond the splash, delivery and packaging. Donald has enough of all of that. Maybe someone who has some political experience would be a good choice. Something solid. A track record of political accomplishment… not just more flash and awe.
Wil says
You’re all wrong. The best pick for Trump would be Sarah Palin.
She does no politics and it would be a good offset for Trump to win the election.
Sarah Palin is articulate and very intelligent and knows how to handle people and can get the job done.
Just because she’s got stupid kids to get her in trouble doesn’t mean she doesn’t know what she is doing herself she is very intelligent.
TRUMP AND. P A LIN. IS THE TICKET
Ron says
Trump/Palin ticket. It just makes sense. They both are for the American People.
josebear5 says
Yes Trump want some body he can have as a lapdog. like Rubio he is the right man for the job.
Trump Supporter says
Deb, when your in business you do have to grease the wheels to get things done. TRUMP understands that, maybe he can stop it. Trust me he sdidn’t write those checks because he loves them. Do you know how much he pays his trump hotel staff in Nevada? Its over 14.00 a hour. If he had to use the H1 visa to get employees that tells you that people want a government check then working hard.
Deb says
Politicians will tell you the wheels have to be greased too. Same thing.
Deb says
It’s crony capitalism regardless of which end of it you are on.
Mariano Loo says
Enough with the Obama impostor now after breaking his oath turned to the constitution having nuclear power in the hands of the enemy Muslim Iran commissioned by Congress unconstitutional agreement of conservative and liberal elite who have their police state above the Constitution. Cubanitos of unconstitutional conservatives elite wants to get their fingers on nuclear power to tyranny Fidel and Raul Castro, unconstitutional candidate Rafael Ted Cruz was born in the territory of Calgary Alberta Canada and Marco Antonio Rubio was born in Miami without jurisdiction because their parents were foreigners Cuban citizenship does not meet requirements pinpointed in written text limitation fourteenth amendment to the 1781 Constitution, both do not have US citizenship certificate and both are ineligible for US president that they are violating the clear text and mandatory expressly stated in the article II of the Constitution and amendment XIV, Ted and Marco back to Canada and Cuba that revolution needs urgent “political revolutionary” to restore Cuban constitution and freedom on the island honored as a hero Emilio Estefan lost without him. Donald J Trump SR was born in territory of Queens New York he is the best candidate republican for president USA because he has image and voice independent and he have to strong personality, capacity and honesty by to save US republic and our Country that are to destroyed for actually administration of communist Obama care, Donald J Trump SR is with capacity to enforce our Constitution 1781.
Vote Trump!!!
Trump Supporter says
Deb i don’t understand his behavior. How about him paying off a couple’s mortgage after they stopped to help him on the side of the road. How about him paying off a family farm mortgage after a woman contacted him that the bank would not work with them. How about flying a sick child and all her medical equipment across the United States because no airline wpuld and did free. How about building a ice skating rink for the kids in Harlem. Come on……….Also He doesn’t use focus groups, teleprompter, he speaks from the heart. So sorry sometime he goes off script. He’s a lot better then Cruz that will lie amd cheat, Rubio a well scripted establishment loved politician that talks down to you not to you. Bernie the test dummy for socialism or Hillary who should be in jail…..,..,
Trump Supporter says
You may not like every view TRUMP has but it will be better then that Hope and Change we got. TRUMP calls it as it is……. If the republican party and maybe the dems too is working this hard to get him out of the race, proves only one thing folks. Its Washington, and the establishment against the American public. I cant believe the politicians hate this country and love power and money so much that they will do anything, they even have the media on board. ……I truly think if we all go and vote for TRUMP every sitting politician will end up packing it in, or trying to kiss his ass. Maybe regular citizens could run for those empty seats……..
Cathy says
I would like to see a Trump Rubio ticket. Then in 8 years the Republican Party can elect the first Latino to the White House. You can bet those two will do a great job and show the world how BAD Obama was.
Fred says
Trump is definitely not my choice but his nomination is just about a fait accompli. The choice for a VP is really a pragmatic one: Who brings strength to the ticket.? Kasich brings Ohio’s electoral votes, an history of service as a Representative and the Governor of a large state. He also has a personality quieter than that of Trump. Sarah Palin?- are you guys nuts? It is all about who is electable. Be like me.- I’ll hold my nose and vote for Trump. You should do the same regardless of whom is his VP
Robert says
In my opinion, Ben Carson would make a GR8 VP .
Jay Bell says
While Trump may need help with Texas, now that I think about it, he would never pick Cruz. There’s a bit of bad blood between them and with Trump accusing Cruz of being a “liar” over and over, he is unlikely to turn around and pick him for V.P. Trump is more apt to pick someone like Rick Perry, who is popular with Texans but not Cruz. Someone suggested that it would be good life insurance for Trump if he picked Rand Paul for the V.P. slot. LOL–Do you think that’s why B.O. chose “dumb-as-a-rock” Biden for V.P?
Don says
Kasich is too much of a moderate. John McCain lost the 2008 election as a moderate RHINO and Romney lost the 2012 election as a moderate RHINO. Why try for another strike out with Kasich?
My V.P. preference would be Ben Carson, and break up the established political sewer in Washington. Ben seems to be a very thoughtful, Constitutional value predicated candidate.
Whether the country would cast a vote for another black after 8 years of Obama is the real question!!
Kacey says
The UNITED STATES of AMERICA is the LARGEST business in the WORLD!
Time for a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN to take the reigns! GO TRUMP!!
ALSO–
TRUMP should appoint DR. CARSON to be his Surgeon General!
Frank Belmont says
I say Judge Andrew Napolitano! FOX fired him for being TOO constitutional and Politically Incorrect
and he could help get this nation back to the Republic it was meant to be rather than the Muslim Totalitarian Facist Dictatorship it has become.
F. C. Hilnbrand says
I would hope TRUMP would go for Ben Carson. I think the 2 of them would be GREAT for our country and each other. Both have no political back ground and that way they come in to clean our country up an not be pestered by the ones who wish to buy there help and friendship. That is why WE the PEOPLE are showing TRUMP we LOVE his ideas of the WALL and ridding our country of the ILLEGALS including the FAKE ones who got a FREE ride by saying “2014”. We want him to CLEAN house!!! Ben Carson will take care of being by TRUMPS side and handle the rest of the nightmare that OBUMMER has left our country in. Ben Carson could handle the OBAMACARE nightmare. Help the disabled men and women who served in our military and got injured and now need help from the VA and are NOT getting it. Help our Chaplins so they can help the men and women pray or receive prayer before surgery or going into battle without being told they will be court marshalled if they do. All I know is together they make a GREAT team with NO political ties to drag them down or get them to do things for them and not the country and that is what our country does not need. Two men who can NOT be bought and WANT to bring our country back to the country it once was. So my prayers are TRUMP and CARSON in 2016 for our USA!!
KEN OVERMAN says
JOHN BOLTON .. ONLY ONE FOR ..
SECRETARY OF STATE
Ken Frazier says
Ken, I totally agree with you about John Bolton;However, I believe we need him At the United Nations instead.
Larry D. McCarty says
Mr. Trump is the man we need in the White House, I would love to see Mr. Carson as VP now that is a good team for the W/H……
Fred says
Folks, you’re not listening to me! A lot of you are for Trump, so be it, but there are not enough of you to beat Hillary. You have to appeal to more moderate voters if you want to get a Republican elected. I don’t care if it isn’t Kasich but he has more pluses and would help in the mid-west. Which is better, to win with a moderate VP or lose with a Trump shadow? Talk about pyrrhic victory!
Thomas says
If you like Trump please read these articles and pass them on to your friends. Thanks for looking.
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/dear-trump-fan-so-you-want-someone-to-tell-it-like-it-is-ok-here-you-go/http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2016/02/22/robert_b_reichhhh_produces_the_best_campaign_ad_ted_cruz_could_wish_forhttp://www.okwu.edu/blog/2016/01/trumping-morality/.
Leila Prelec says
A Trump/Kasich ticket would be fantastic! Terrific idea! They complement each other really well. I think after how Rubio behaved last night at the GOP debate, Trump should stay as far away from him as possible. Rubio speaks from both sides of his mouth, and has gotten totally nasty now that he’s desperate. I hope Mr. Trump wins Florida!
Ken Frazier says
Once Donald Trumps secures the Republican nomination he would be a fool not to appoint a woman or a minority for his running mate. My choices would be either: Condoleezza Rice,Dr. Ben Carson or Herman Cain. No matter how you slice it, race will play a role in this election and just might make a difference in the life or death of our nation.
Michael Tagliaferro says
If elected: there’s only one of the original candidates that can give to a Trump presidency national and international legitimacy, Rick Santorum. He challenged the Supreme Court and won; he debated H. Clinton and won; led the fight to Welfare Reform; predicted and warned of Iran’s ambition to dominate Arabia and beyond….without someone like Santorum, Clinton, or anyone else representing the democrats, could win the election on Trump’s lack of political experience; think about it – seriously – before jumping into an emotional frenzy.