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[Poll] Who do YOU think should be Trump’s VP?

July 6, 2016 By: Stephen Dietrich

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With the vice presidential rumors swirling, we want to hear what The Horn News readers think.

Below are the five names reported to be on Donald Trump’s VP short list

Vote below and tell us which candidate you’d like to see nominated — or propose your own nominee with a comment below!

About the Author

Stephen Dietrich

Stephen is a U.S. Army veteran with over a decade of combined experience in political commentary, economics, and news.

Comments

  1. Dawg# says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I am sure that whomever he chooses will be ok, but Newt would probably add more brain to the campaign.

    • Walter Hatfield says

      July 6, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Donald Will appoint people around him to do the lifting, he’s a very bright man and although I prefer Newt Gingrich, I’m sure whomever he selects will be a very qualified person.

    • diane gerber says

      July 6, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      I think Newt is the best on the list. Christie has way too much baggage-including his own email gate and bridgegate. He is too brash and DT needs someone to offset his tone. Newt has baggage too but is a real powerhouse in terms of legislation. Who I would LOVE to see Trump nominate is Allen West!!!! He would be amazing for SO many reasons!!!

      • Pamela Stevenson says

        July 6, 2016 at 1:53 pm

        I agree, Newt should be VP

        • A Natural Born Citizen says

          July 6, 2016 at 4:23 pm

          I do not. Gingrich is a long time CFR member.

      • SUE says

        July 6, 2016 at 2:48 pm

        I AGREES WITH YOU 100%

        • A Natural Born Citizen says

          July 6, 2016 at 4:26 pm

          Let’s try this again. The last time I tried to post, my message wasn’t posted. I do not agree with you. Gingrich has been a long time CFR member.

          • Patti500 says

            July 6, 2016 at 8:00 pm

            What is the CFR and why is it important?

      • Morgan says

        July 6, 2016 at 10:34 pm

        Allen West is the best all round choice .

    • ronald morrison says

      July 6, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      Newt Gingrich would be the Democrats first choice for Trumps VP , Gingrich resigned in disgrace as speaker before he was to be thrown out as speaker !! The Democrats would tear him to pieces about his past ,Gingrich should never hold any public office !! Gingrich and Bill Clinton have a lot in common ,both were whores while in office and we don’t need these kind of people serving us !!!!

      • George Jones says

        July 7, 2016 at 6:24 am

        He did not resign in disgrace. He made the mistake of being honest and that book deal is nothing short of stupid. That does not make him a criminal. If Newt is a criminal, what do you call Hillary, the devils wife.

      • bill says

        July 7, 2016 at 7:10 am

        Exactly !

    • Brigid says

      July 6, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      Newt Gingrich would be the biggest mistake he ever made. Choosing Newt would be political suicide for Donald Trump. He should choose Jim Webb or Bernie Sanders.

    • George Jones says

      July 7, 2016 at 6:22 am

      I agree with you, Newt knows more about how the government works than any other choice. He will make a good running mate for Trump and together they can take lying Hillary to the dumps. Newt is outspoken and honest in relation to the rest of the congress. He himself could dig the hole for Hillary.

  2. Dennis Disney says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Where is the poll?

  3. ellen mary schantz says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:08 am

    I do not think the choice of vice-president will matter much in light of the total “clown” that heads the ticket. Trump cannot remake himself through his vice-president. He is crude and brash and I think many will simply not vote in this election. People with good judgement will not be able to hold their noses and vote for either one of the candidates.

    • Edwin bowers says

      July 6, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      A non vote is a vote for the liar Hillary Clinton. Political power in the hands of this elitist snob would be a disaster for our country.

    • George Jones says

      July 7, 2016 at 6:30 am

      If anyone does not vote in the upcoming election, then you have no right to complain. It is time for the real American people to stand up and be counted. The democrats count dead people, and those living liberal democrats are brain dead so they should not be counted. If you want America to turn into a country like Argentina, then by all means vote for Bernie. It is our America, not theirs, and the only way to get it back is to not vote for Hillary or Bernie. There is only one way to go and that is Trump/Gingrich. Don’t stick you head in the sand, it will do nothing for you. Stand up for America, and God Bless America.

  4. Skeeter says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Senator Rand Paul would be a fine choice.

    • Joy says

      July 6, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Not in this lifetime Maybe Rick Perry if he would even be interested. After having him as governor for so long I would trust him completely to be honest and work hard for the country. Time to get the good ole boys out.

  5. tommy Thompson says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:24 am

    we need new leaders in the white house it getting ..to BE A HOURE…… house.

    Tommy Thompson

  6. Mike Thornton says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:37 am

    I like Ambassador John Bolton for VP. He’s a tough no nonsense type of guy and you would have a twosome that could start to get this country back on track. This politically correct stuff has got to stop. Amen!!

    • Fredda Shutes says

      July 6, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      I agree! Hadn’t thought of him but he would make a great VP. Doesn’t have a lot of political baggage, either, that I am aware of.

  7. Christopher S. O'Rourke says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Former Texas Governor Rick Perry was never mentioned except by myself & some other people. A Trump-Perry ticket is a perfect balanced slate of North-South, East-West, both Donald J. Trump & Rick Perry are from states that are key states that have a large number of electorial votes, number of voters as well. Balanced slates always win elections normally.

    • AFVET says

      July 6, 2016 at 2:48 pm

      I agree. Rick Perry has the experience & is a constitutional conservative and brings balance to the ticket. He is very Presidential & is a great speaker.
      He would be a great asset to the Donald. A Trump-Perry ticket will really Make America the Greatest it’s ever been. Newt would be better suited as Senior Advisor.

  8. John R. Stallworth says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    He needs Ohio – but still probably won’t win. Choose J.K. JRS

  9. Cashman says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Ben Carson is only choice. Don’t you remember newt being As liar and hated. By fellow politition? Carson has no baggage, is not a politition, and will get black vote. Where in the hell are you on congressional term limits? Mention this to American and they will follow you. Are you afraid to do this?

  10. Carol says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    What schemes were proposed by Rep Nep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and Sen Phil Gramm (R-Texas) related to “national emergencies” about EOs??

  11. MysticDrkBear says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Judge Jeanine Pirro,
    Best out come to change America and make it great!

    • Walter Hatfield says

      July 6, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      You are a bright star in a dark sky of CORRUPTION, I believe you would make a good Vice President Judge!

  12. Kelly says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    I think Allen West and Trump would be a nice balance for our government, if Allen West was running again I would more than likely voters for him

  13. Ladd says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    Truly I think his best VP would be Sarah Palin, and that is because she ALSO was not really a politician, but actually a conservative. She was DESTROYED by the politicians who were afraid of her for very stupid and foul “issues”, starting with her being a “Miss America” in the past. Actually her WORST problem was that she was NOT a politician as such and the political “machine” knew she was a danger to them — but they managed to get her to give up, and she diod not have the resorces that Trump has, or she would have done much as he has now. Non politicians are claimed have no brains, supposedly — just like Hedy Lamarr (the actress) was an airhead too. SHE was actually an Austrian physicist who developed the begiinning concepts of broadband (DSL) and GAVE the patents to the US to use in a radio that Germany could not intercept. Actually she specifically meant it to be used so that we could use torpedos from airplanes to shoot down U-boats, with torpedos immune to jamming — but our government was too foolish to use her design for that function (probably thought an actress could not know what she was talking about — but her first husband was an arms dealer and she KNEW weaponry — our loss), so it took us a lot longer to clean out the wolfpacks out after the British shipping. Likewise NOW, the politicians claim Trump is “just a businessman” and cannot handle politics like they do. They ARE right in that, he will hire those who have the knowledge he needs to use and HATES lies and incompetence, so the political machine KNOWS they have to stop him, or else THEY WILL BE STOPPED. Of course, that is what WE, THE PEOPLE want — but politicians never DID care about THAT, we are nothing at all to them and they think they are princes (more like the emperor of myth who was talked into going naked in his “new clothes” — he was as stupid as our POLITICIANS ARE!

  14. Linda says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Dr Ben Carson. With his influence the country might start walking with God again.I can just imagine how foolish we now look to all the countries of the world.

  15. oldtimered says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Newt Gingrich is one of the most intelligent and knowledgable about the US Constitution.
    As far as past errors he has reformed beautifully.
    Newt made Bill Clinton cut welfare by 50% and got that 50% off welfare and to work where they succeeded.
    The communist one world government democrat and world forces could not stand this success in the US and getting the poor off the plantation, so Newt was mercilessly attacked.
    Trump and Newt would be great.
    Anyone on the above list would be good except Chris Christie, he did more for Obama in 2012 than any other republican. Christie is also a Rino, no way.
    There are so many great choices for VP and all were born of 2 US parents in the USA and raised here; so we can stop another illegal action of Obama and the spineless republicans in congress.
    Pray for the USA and the world.

  16. Joseph Cooper Jr. says

    July 6, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    I voted for Senator Rand Paul. If for whatever reason Donald Trump had to step down like for poor health who is best to take his place? Senator Rand Paul because Senator Rand Paul and Donald Trump have the same foreign policy.

  17. Richard Denisar says

    July 6, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    From the listed Names. Newt Gingrich
    He is a stable, sensible addition that can deal with the political intricacies.

    But personally I would like to see him have Ben Carson as VP, if Newt Gingrich could then be hired by Trump , as a liaison with congress and senate.
    I believe Trump should be elected as voice of the people, but have a real good political team at his side.
    Republicans Unite!!! Support Trump! Support the people! The trump children, are less brash but very smart. Lock the Clintons Up!

  18. Bobbie says

    July 6, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Condoleezza Rice

  19. Kathie says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Allen West!

  20. mike Dacunti says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    CondeliseAlso she won’t pull any pinches Rice she smart she secratr y of state She can get the black vote for Trump Also she won’t pull any punches

  21. ron says

    July 6, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    how about LOU DODD for VP, he is as knowledgeable as all of them together

    • william Knott says

      July 6, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      i think NEWT could be better use to all of us as CHIEF OF STAFF.BEN CARSON AS SURGEON GENERAL.although it wont happen,GEN, PETRAUS AS SECT OF DEFENSE.TREY GOUDY AND JUDGE JEANNIE both good choices as ATTY, GENERAL, not sure about SARAH PALIN, lots of baggage. CHRIS CHRISTE?????????????, the VP MUST BE VERY STRONG WILLED AND THICK SKIN,unlike BIDEN THE WHIMP,and be 100% ready to do the job. SECT OF STATE,maybe ALLEN WEST,, above all choices,stay away from CRUZ,RUBIO,KASISH,FIORINA

  22. Gordon Paschall says

    July 6, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Ted Cruz,would be the best President
    Or VP , he will definitely bring in
    More Votes than Any of the others,
    Because he is Fighting the establishment GOP !!

  23. SH says

    July 6, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    Too bad presidential elections are not as they were at the founding of this county; most votes becomes president with the next candidate with the second most votes becomes VP. Then they would have to learn to work together. That aside, Rudi Giuliani would serve better than any mentioned above. Sorry tooffend anyone, but Newt is a joke and one joke, Trump, is more than enough.

  24. Julie says

    July 6, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    What is wrong with all of you choosing Gingrich? Trump’s a dead man if he chooses Gingrich. Trump needs to choose someone the “power group” does not want for President. He needs to choose Ron Paul, David Duke, or Mike Rivero.

  25. Judith A LONGINETTE says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    RUDY GIULIANI!

  26. Cheryl Rahkonen says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I think Allen West would make a great VP.

  27. Billie Stambulic says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Ben Carson or Allen West

    • Billie Stambulic says

      July 7, 2016 at 12:46 am

      Both very smart men.

  28. Roger E Tracywhitlock says

    July 7, 2016 at 12:51 am

    Newt Gingrich is the best choice For Trump. Stands head and shoulders above the rest.

    • bill says

      July 7, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Newt is more than qualified to be the VP, but unfortunately he carries to much baggage with him. That would be a plus for a DemoRAT but it’s a big loosing point for a Republican.

  29. bill says

    July 7, 2016 at 7:16 am

    If he would accept the nomination, Rudy Giuliani would be a terrific VP. For that matter he would be a great President !

    He might have a slight tarnish with respect to Sanctuary Cities but that might be his only weakness. And that would draw votes from the wishy washy Independents.

  30. Marshall Kelly says

    July 7, 2016 at 7:56 am

    I think that Ted Cruz would be the most effective person for the position.

  31. Mickey Mouse says

    July 7, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Ben Carson or Condelleeza Rice either one would be a good choice.

  32. farmer john says

    July 7, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Who ever Mr. Trump pics for VP will not make a difference because these sleeze bags called DUMBOCRATS will rig the election in favor of this LESBIAN BITCH CLINTON just like they did for the TURD in office in 2012.
    Our votes do not matter anymore. Clinton will continue the destruction of America. I feel sorry for the younger generation.
    GOD be with us!

  33. Chuck Skidmore says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I recommend an educated, knowledgeable and cultured lady, who has had vast federal government experience: Condoleeza Rice.

  34. Chuck Skidmore says

    July 8, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I recommend a cultured, educated, and refined lady with vast federal government experience:

    Condoleeza Rice

  35. Eldee C. Spratt says

    July 10, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    If not me, then Allen West

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