You voted, and the results are in!
Here’s who tens of thousands of The Horn readers chose for their dream President/VP ticket in the 2016 presidential election.
Most of the results match early polling numbers for conservative voters, but the appearance of Sarah Palin as the preferred vice presidential candidate of 3.7% of the nearly 30,000 readers who voted surprised some of us.
Without further ado, here are the top ten vote getting presidential dream tickets, with their total votes and their percentage of the total vote —
What do you think of the results – are you surprised? Share your comments below.
Moe Verner says
Something tells me those aren’t the real numbers of people who voted in this poll. Pretty sure there are like 40 people who visit this site.
Jay smith says
They are the real numbers. This poll went on for about a month. Thinking it was a new one each time I saw it,, I filled out the forms and voted. After the first time I voted, all the other times, a sentence stating that I had already voted and could not vote again came up.
Moe Verner says
Oh I see. Thanks for the clarification. That’s a lot more believable.
Daniel Darby says
Something tells me, if your republican, you would rather have Rubio or Jeb, like some “fox media bias”, as well as the leftist “all”.. But the true conservative would pick the Trump/Cruz ticket.
Robert says
TRUMP/CRUZ Dream Team Vote TRUMP 2016
allen says
I totally agree. thumbs up!
Loretta says
Same with me, Moe..when I tried to vote again, it showed I’d already voted, I though it was a new poll. 🙂
nancy shaw says
The same thing happened to me. So I know its legit. It also agrees with my vote in the beginning — that is, on the first day the poll appeared.
Joie Thomas says
THIS is definately a winning ticket, in my opinion. My plan is not only to vote but to volunteer to CAMPAIGN for them in any way that I can possibly be helpful…These men are WONDERFUL and will fix the MESS our country is in!
William Hays says
I agree.
Louis says
I agree. They look like real numbers but they look like the Democrats’ Dream Team for the Republicans. A Trump-Cruz team would be the answer to all of Hillary’s prayers. They wouldn’t carry a state outside of the Republican base in the Old Confederacy. And not even all of those!
Fred says
Louis, you live in a dream world.
Masanja Balele says
There is one site cheating the polls. The site was asking whether you want to vote for Trump or Jeb. I checked Trump but the site checked Jeb. This is unlawful. I wish I kept the site.
Eileen Kolesar says
see that’s what Im afraid of. they put out fraudulent numbers and even the votes are tampered with.
Kevin says
AGREED THIS IS A FICTITIOUS NUMBER !!! NO DOUBT !!! TRUE HARDCORE REPUBLICANS HAD A BEN CARSON AND TED CRUZ – OR TED CRUZ AND BEN CARSON, TO DEFEAT EVERY AND ANYONE !!!!! THIS POLL IS A FAKE !!! ANY REAL REPUBLICAN, FOR A TOTAL CHRISTIAN REVERSAL, AND BACK TO NORMALITY… THE WAY GOD WANTS US, WITH NO ABORTION, NO HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGE, NO AMNESTY AND ENFORCE THE CONSTITUTION AND END LIBERALISM WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR TRUMP, HE ACTS LIKE IT’S A GAME SHOW !!! ANYONE VOTING FOR HIM IS FAR TOO LIBERAL TO BE CALLED A REPUBLICAN !!!
Kevin says
THERE ISN’T A SHADOW OF DOUBT, THIS WAS PAYED FOR BY TRUMP HIMSELF !!!!
Randy says
There is a difference between being a republican and being a conservative, they are not the same. I voted in this poll for Trump/Cruz. And when I tried to vote a second time, it wouldn’t allow me to vote, so this is a valid poll.
While Ben Carson is a very smart guy, I believe that he doesn’t have the strength and the ability to deal with the corrupt politicians in both parties. I know the old saying, “Speak softly, but care a big stick.”, I just don’t think that he carries a big enough stick to beat down the crooks in Washington. It’ll take someone to speak loudly and carry a huge baseball bat to deal with Washington. I also have a problem with some of his statements and issues he supports. Besides, he is beholden to his donors, to do their bidding. Everyone but Trump are beholden to their donors, Trump won’t own anyone any favors. And I believe he will clean house and a lot of people will go to jail by the time he is done. Of course this is assuming that we actually have an election next November.
Loretta says
Kevin, you are SO Wrong, my family IS hardcore Republicans and we want Trump/Cruz, they are the ONLY ones who can Make America Great again. We’re DEFINITELY NOT Liberals. Wasn’t for Trump at first, the more I learn the TRUTH about him the more we think he’s the one….TRUMP/CRUZ 2016
Tim Minnich says
Trump and Cruz rule! They are certainly my choice.
Jackie says
Yes Yes I too believe that this combo would be great and our country would be on its way upward. Jackie
Ralph says
Cruz is not eligible do some research he is not eligible for Pres nor VP
just tried to post cruz COLB and they won’t let me.
jack cole says
mine too GO TRUMP,GOOD ,HOPE THEY RUN ON THE SAME TICKET
Jay Humphreys says
This would be ok as long as Ted Cruz is President !!
Thumper says
Absolutely, and Cruz/ Carson would ve even better. Trump should be Sec of State.
Eileen Kolesar says
now that is something to think about…he is good for trying to keep situations on a good level.
Mike says
I would like to see a Trump-Kasich ticket or a Trump-Christie ticket.
o'brien says
RIGHT ON. THE BEST DUO.
Randy says
Kasich and Christie are both RINOs and are only in it for the glory, not for the American people or country. Trump doesn’t have to run. He’s worth billions of dollars, so why is he running? Maybe, just maybe he loves America and wants to bring her back to her glory days. None of the other also rans, care as much about what is happening to this country. If they did, they would speak out. But everyone except Carson, Cruz and Trump are place fillers. Their jobs is to take up space on the ticket, so that bush or rubio can win with a smaller percentage of the votes. When the establishment put this game together, they were planning on bush being the nominee and with all the other candidates taking votes away from the other also rans, bush would be a shoe in with fewer votes. The establishment didn’t plan on the outsiders, Trump or Carson. They also, certainly didn’t plan on Trump being the front runner by such a wide margin or that bush would fade like a frost bitten tomato.
Alan says
If not President Cruz, i like Supreme Court Justice Cruz!
David says
Hey now there’s a d… good idea!
Jay says
If Trump and Cruz are the pair, I hope all will get behind them so as to get the Democrats out of the Peoples House..
Rosech says
Definitely for Trump as president and Cruz as VP and later Cruz as president. This is the strongest men to get our America back. Anything less and we will be stuck on retrogression and enslavement. Definitely will never ever vote Democrat again!
Alexandra says
THE PERFECT DAY – 1 JANUARY 2017
DAY – January 20, 2017 (I can dream, can’t I?)
1. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Theodore Cruz are sworn into office.
2. In a rare event on inauguration day, Congress convenes for an emergency meeting to repeal the illegal and unconstitutional Socialist healthcare farce known as Obamacare. The new Director of Health and Social Services Dr. Ben Carson announces that an independent group of healthcare management professionals is hired to handle healthcare services for poor and low income people. They are also assigned the duty of eliminating Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Government’s costs for public healthcare are reduced by 90%. Healthcare insurance premiums for working Americans are reduced by 50%. The move saves billions of taxpayer paid dollars. Healthcare service in the U.S improves 100%.
3. Newly appointed department of Homeland Security Chief Sarah Palin announced the immediate deployment of Troops to the U.S. Mexico border to control illegal immigration and the immediate deportation of illegals with criminal records or links to terrorist groups. New bio-encrypted Social Security ID’s are required by every American citizen. Birthright is abolished. All immigration from countries that represent a threat to the safety of American citizens is terminated indefinitely. The move saves American taxpayers billions of dollars. Several prisons are closed.
4. Newly appointed Secretary of Business and Economic Development John Kasich eliminates more than half of the Government agencies operating under the Obama administration saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Stocks rise 100%.
5. Newly appointed Director of Government Finance Rand Paul announced the abolition of the IRS and displays a copy of the new Federal Tax Return form. It consists of one page. The instructions consist of two pages. The Federal Reserve is audited. The move saves American Taxpayers billions of dollars and increases tax revenue.
6. Newly appointed Secretary of State John Bolton announced that The United States has resumed its role as the worlds’ superpower; that mankind is not responsible for the weather, seasonal changes, and how the sun influences our climate. Additionally, NASA is no longer a Muslim outreach program or climate change advocate, and will resume its traditional role objectively broadening our knowledge of our universe.
7. Hillary Clinton is in jail, where she belongs. Her cell is directly across from Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton who are serving time for “Hate Crimes”. She bitches at them constantly from behind the bars of her cell in what some might call cruel and unusual punishment.
8. Bernie Sanders is in the nuthouse, where he belongs. His room is directly across from Nancy Pelosi, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chris Matthews and Al Franken. They meet for tea every day at ten and discuss the success and benefits of Communism and Socialism throughout the world. They also wonder when the “Mothership” is going to pick them up and return them to their home planets.
9. Windows 12 is released. It is designed for humans, doesn’t try to satisfy the needs of every person on the planet, doesn’t require a degree in nuclear physics to operate and looks just like Windows 7 except it is easier to use.
10. Barack Obama flees the United States under cover of darkness and returns to his homeland of Kenya before his trial for treason begins. He deplanes on a remote jungle airstrip. It was reported that he was last seen wandering through the jungle singing “Hakuna Matata” with a chimp named Commie.
11. Oscar Meyer announces the introduction of a new cholesterol and fat free pepperoni that tastes just like regular pepperoni.
12. Not to be outdone, Kraft Foods announces the introduction of several varieties of cholesterol and fat free cheeses that taste just like regular cheese.
13. Dead people are no longer allowed to vote in Chicago, a huge blow for the Democrat Party in the State of Illinois.
14. I receive a call from an attorney in Ireland. He explains that I have inherited a brewery and coastal estate in Ireland from a distant relative and that I need to be in Dublin as soon as possible to sign the papers. Ten hours later we tour our new vacation home. There is a red Ferrari in the garage, also part of the inheritance.
And this my friends constitutes THE PERFECT DAY!!
Robert Metro says
Wow, very good pics, this is my dream too! I will forward this on to everybody I know but will add to point seven that it is the new Attorney General Trey Gowdy that put Hillery there!
John C. Bishop says
That was a very good thought out plan of events. I take my hat off to you. I just hope it all falls in place.
Richard says
THAT would be the BEST DAY of anyone’s life! OMG, I would love to read and hear that in the media for sure one day!! GO TRUMP! GO TRUMP! GO TRUMP!
DixieBelle says
Correction – Cruz’s real name is Rafael Cruz. He adopted the name “Ted” when he started to college (I think). The rest of your post, I am in total agreement with.
Annick Stiefel says
TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT TED CRUZ FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Thumper says
If Trump is nominated, Hillary wins. Trump will never get independent or moderate votes. He’s the poison pill for the Republican party.
Kevin says
AGREED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Randy says
Actually Trump draws a large percentage of independents and democrats as well as republican. Maybe you should actually read the polls instead of guessing at them. They show that Trump also gets, for now, at least 25% of the black vote and 37% of the hispanic vote. So go peddle your poison pill to the democrats. Killery should be in jail instead of running for president and Bernie Sanders should be in the nut house away from the squirrels.
Retta says
Thumper, you are wrong, Trump is a winner in everything he does, he’s not one to lose at anything he goes after. His adds will put her under, I believe he’ll spend as much as he wants to win. She won’t have a chance and beside Trey just might have her arrested before the election.
Ann says
Trump/Cruz ticket might just be the ticket!!!!!!
Ann says
Trump/Cruz Ticket might be just what we need.
Livio Andreatta says
Trump/Cruz is a grand slam…..both have passion…..it’s a combination I could Trust!
Donna says
AMEN – I hope the masses are going to vote. because that is the dream ticket I hear everywhere. It is the only hope this country has…………….
Jo Ann Fonzone says
sounds like a great winning team to me. hey Moe, u still on the 3 stooges ?
Joseph Stonelake says
I agree, Trump Cruz can rebuild America and reaffirm our loyalty to our Allies around the world ! I do not see this with any other Candidates regardless of party or affiliation !
Tom says
I hear many, many people voice a preference for Rubio-Cruz Or Cruz-Rubio. Rubio would draw the most independents and Dem crossover votes.
Thumper says
Carson or Rubio. Trump will guarantee Hillary’s election. He’ll get no crossovers, no independents, and no moderates.
Kevin says
AGREED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary says
You must live in Florida!
Dory says
I would like to see Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson. 2 very intelligent, caring, individuals who could make a REAL change. Republicans would also address the “republicans have a war on woman” LIE, and the “black lives don’t matter to republicans” LIE!
DogWithoutSlippers says
Dory, I’ll match you with my ticket: PALIN/CRUZ
Thumper says
You’re right on target. Trump is a 21st century George Wallace, a liberal spewing conservative rhetoric to stay in office so he can enact his liberal agenda. Would you be surprised to know Wallace ALWAYS got the black vote?
L a Vonne Murdock says
TRUMP/ CRUZ GREAT TEAM…..
Danny Stewart says
Trump & Cruz are the only logical choices, in that order. After 8 years, Cruz & somebody. This would bring the US back to number one.
Mary says
It would be a travesty to have Cruz and Trump together. Trump is so forceful–a real blowhard, braggart. He would never to listen to or work well with anyone. I don’t know of anyone who could work well with him as he would think he was king. I’d rather see Cruz with Carson or Rubio, either as Pres or VP. They would make a good, sane, reasonable team.
Thumper says
Exactly! Trump is a blowhard, but worse yet he’s a liberal spewing conservative rhetoric to get nominated.
Kevin says
CRUZ- CARSON OR CARSON-CRUZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN, PERFECTION !!!
Bob says
I agree with your choices here Kevin. However if Trump wins the Primary I’d like for his VP running mate to be Gary Busey. Just for laughs. He’s a lot funnier than Joe Biden.
Mrs CArol A Winn says
I think it would be wonderful if Donald Trump and Ted Cruz teamed up.They are both great guy’s and I believe together they would do wonders for America. Un like the Awful and no good Muslim we have in office now. Obama has done more to hurt America than any other president America has ever had. He and his Wife think they are ROYALTY spending millions of TAX payers money traveling all over the world and even taking GRANNY with them on all the lavish vacations.They both need to be BOOTED out of the White house long ago. WE need a TRUMP TED TEAM in the White house. in 2016 YES YES YES . .
joslyn lott says
I would love for Cruz to be our next President who he will pick for his running mate needs to be God fearing. Anyone that wants to take God out of this Country will give America over to Satan. America have been blessed because of our stand for Christ. I will continue to pray and ask for the blessing and direction of the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.
Thumper says
Cruz/carson fits the ticket.
Dan Volker says
Can’t think of a better team.Now if they can only beat Hillary…….
Thumper says
They can’t. Trump alienates potential crossovers, moderates and independents. Polls show Trump losing even to Bernie the socialist!
Kevin says
TRUTH BE KNOWN !!! CARSON AND CRUZ !!! IT HAS TO BE !!! AMEN
AJ says
I would pick TRUMP, 4 potus. VP Condoleezza Rice. She has more experience than the rest of GOP candidates, plus she was Secretary of State, and no one died on her watch, unlike the MURDERER, LYING, Hillary Clinton.
sooz22 says
They complement each other. Trump is the no-nonsense business guy that doesn’t mince words, and Cruz is the savvy political insider that knows how to get things done. Both are Christians (one moderate, the other passionate), they love this country and will fight for us! And either one of them can whoop Hillary! Don’t forget to vote, folks. No time to sit this one out!! Our future depends on it.
AJBostick says
Trump/Cruz that is the only way to go. Voters say they are fed up with politicians making promises and once they get elected they never keep their word. Well voters, now is your chance to change our money-hungry politicians and get some honest, strong-willed people in who are not afraid to do what it takes to “Make America Great Again”. That of course is Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.
benny says
We need the most strongest person possible and that is Trump & Cruz. There are others who are running that would be great to serve in his cabinet.
Paul Clark says
Trump &Cruze have my vote and many other of my friends who have voted Democrate party line in the past as we are fed up with all the lies from the Va Vets to Bengozi letting our hero solders die with the embassidor after they were attacked. Hillery is worse than Bill when it comes to lies. Remember Bill even under oath when he said, I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN! What an ASS and she is no better. WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE in her testimony after four of our people are fed because you and your boss Obama lied to us and left them there to die alone. They are all rotten to the core! Hillery, you need to go to jail for what you have done, period.
P. Thomas says
TRUMP/CRUZ 2016 IS A GOOD CHOICE!! FOX NEWS GOP DEBATE showed that they could work very well together. TRUMP is a workaholic and will work tirelessly for the American People!! CRUZ will be a good navigator and anchor. I like the fact that TRUMP is not going to take a salary as president. He has said many times that he doesn’t need the money! I like that he is spending HIS money to run!! I read an article that said that the people who run for president become millionaires. I saw that Hillary is proposing a 247 billion dollar tax hike to repair the infrastructure of this country. The thought of her in office scares the cr*p out of me! I am hoping that the American People turn out on voting day and vote TRUMP across the country! TRUMP needs to repair the horrible mistakes this government has made!!! He has said he will rebuild the military, and I believe him! He has said he will build the job market and I believe him! He has said that he will clean up the corruption in the government and I believe him! He has said he will build a wall and I believe him! He has said he will help the Vets and I believe him! He has said he will get rid of the lobbyists and I believe him!! Maybe he will give the GOP some GUTS to stand up to the democrats! The only agenda I see with the democrats is to make this country a 3rd world country! I see the democrats making the American People more and more dependent on the government! I see them taking more and more of our personal freedoms and personal ambitions away and making us subservient to their whims! We are now, as a country, so much in debt and the democrats keep spending more and more. This has got to stop. The American People are getting bled dry!! It will be a lot of work for TRUMP, but I believe he is up to the challenge!! I am also feeling he will take care of ISIS! He will protect the people! I also think he will take care of Monsanto and stop them from polluting this county, it’s people, and the world!! I also believe he will deal with the drug companies using The American People as lab rats, pushing their drugs with all their side effects down our throats with not a care in the world!!! That has got to stop!!! I also believe he will deal with the AMA shoving medical procedures, surgeries and chemo us, without even considering natural alternatives!! Big business is controlling the American People as much as the Government!! I believe these things, because I have spoken with his campaign headquarters in NY. I have talked with them about all these things and they have told me that MR TRUMP is aware of this stuff and will deal with it when he is elected!! Anyone can call the campaign headquarters and talk to people there!! They will take down your name and phone and listen to what you have to say and even write down things that are important to tell MR TRUMP! I told them that Canada has privatized their “Social Security” and taken it out of the Governments hands. Within two years, it was in the black!! Their Government no longer has any control or connection to it! That has to happen here!! Any time SS gets going, the government takes money from it and puts in an IOU! Then they tell us it’s failing and WE need to fix it! They steal from SS, but they don’t have to worry, because from what I hear, when they leave office they still collect their salary for the rest of their lives! I think that is a good reason why this country is in so much debt!!! They give us Obama care and then the government opts out of it? This country is a mess and I believe the democrats are a huge contributor to this!!! Yes, and the GOP is at fault also!! It is a tall order, but, as I have said before, I believe that MR TRUMP can deal with and fix this mess!!! TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! AMERICA IS MARCHING!!! A VOTE FOR DONALD, WILL “TRUMP” THE DEMOCRATS HAND!!! ANYTHING ELSE IS A BAD PLAY!!!
Frances says
Very well put!!! GO TRUMP GO!! I am a 56 year old women and I want TRUMP to be the next President, he has the guts to stand up to terrorism!!
Jake Mohorovic says
Rubio and Kasich
Leonard Ferguson says
Trump/Cruz or Christie would provide the strength and fortitude necessary to make America great again. If one had been in a coma for the last seven years, they would not be able to believe the depths this wonderful country, blessed by God, has fallen.
Bill says
Trump and Cruz Would be good, un-fortunately most New Yorkers have there vote taken away by the electoral system. All of NY was Red last Presidential election except Erie county (Buffalo) and NYC they where Blue so Dems won the Electoral votes. Gives a guy a lot of incentive to vote when it doesn’t count. But I still will vote for any Rep.
Irene says
Trump and Cruz have been my choice since the beginning. I pray they get the Blacks votes, after all It was the Republican Party that free them.
The Democrats love to give and give and keep robbing the tax payer for to keep them, under their control, instead of providing jobs to make them feel worthy. My dad was a stout Democrat and mom a Repulican. I vote for the person who can lead our country into prosperity. Making and keeping lazy people will not get this country to be proud again.
alba suarez says
Trump/Cruz 2016 we are in need of bold leadership and enforcers of our Constitution!!!
Carl says
Trump / Cruz for 2016
Darryl says
Cruz for President, Trump can be a VP in the same way Biden is, running his mouth and no one taking his seriously.
David says
Perfect combination of business and military.
Penny Silva says
Alexandra is very funny, but the message is right on. When I listen to Trump, I hear the sounds of planes, bombs. see the invasion of our country. The man doesn’t have diplomatic bone in is body, we need a strong sensible voice running this country. If he wins I believe we will be in real trouble, worse than anything any of the other candidates sans Clinton, could ever dream up.
This election is about, truth, honesty, hard work, cleaning up the mess created by over the last 12 years.
Richard says
I LOVE IT! This is a winning ticket! I am confident these 2 guys working together and still surrounding themselves with the BEST cabinet they can find, will fix the screwed-up mess we are in, thanks to Obummer and Clintbitch! We need Trump and Cruz is all I can say! I also believe that it is high time to Impeach Obummer before he can do any more damage like what he is planning to do right before he leaves office. Do NOT think he will leave easily! NO WAY! I have read that he is planning to sign an exec. order proclaiming an uncontested third term for himself! UGH! BARF!
GO TRUMP! GOM TRUMP! GO TRUMP!
RKP
Jeanne says
They will make a strong pair to take on the mess left by Obama.
Paul says
I’m a democrat but I would vote for Trump…he’s are best bet. I don’t like Obama nor Clinton.
msomerset says
Would love to see ALL OF THEM involved in a new kind of Administration! Something that looks more like what the Founders wanted for this country. That’s probably what it would take to save this Republic. Ted Cruz for PREZ would be awesome! Recommend his book, “Time for Truth”. He is a true patriot and a brilliant attorney. He would also be a God-send on the Supreme Court which can turn either way during the next Administration. If he is not a prominent part of the next Administration, we are all done as a nation.
Ken says
They are the best pair we could have. Super I love it.
AJ says
The REASON we LIKE Trump is because he isn’t “one of them”…..HE NEEDS TO NOT PICK ANY OF THESE TRAITORS, and find someone like Stephanopolos as his running mate!!!
Gerald Graham says
I like Trump, Cruz, Rubio and Carson. Trump has got the ball rolling. Still waiting after the Iowa caucuses but I believe any one of them [four] will make a good team
Dale says
The only hope we have is someone that has the guts to stand up and fight the tyranny and corruption that has consumed every facet of government.