Trump Picks Mike Pence As VP Nominee

[Deleted User 8570]

Tweeted it out this morning... He's trying to shore up evangelicals I think... It's not a bad move but the question is how will his backing down on the Religious Freedom bill effect his standing with them? He's supposedly widely liked in that realm...

[Matt]

Any word on if Eric Trump wanted Pence?

#VampireLivesMatter

This logo is accurate, at least the TP:


"Trump-Pence - America's Shit Ticket"

[screen glare]

Can't get much more white bread than Pence. Dumbass move, Donald. Opportunity wasted. Welcome back to the white house, Madame President.

[Deleted User 8570]

Can't get much more white bread than Pence. Dumbass move, Donald. Opportunity wasted. Welcome back to the white house, Madame President.

You wouldn't happen to have some racism or racial bias glaring out of that post would you? So he's white... What of it?

[MWmetalhead]

A creepy logo for a creepy ticket. Makes sense to me! Loved John Dingell's tweet about it.

[audiophile]

Pence is an unknown - this does nothing.

[Turkeytop]

Make America Great Again

The last time I was in the U.S., less than three months ago, it was still great. When did it stop being so?

[zzand]

Let's see if I can help a bit. Pence instituted the largest tax cut in Indiana state history and gave back tax money to all state taxpayers in their state tax refund, while the state still has over 2 billion in reserve. He has brought jobs to the state, new industry and expanding companies already here. He is in with the Tea Party, Conservative Christians and the Anti Abortion crowd. He has the respect of many in the House and Senate and was a Congressman before becoming Governor....On the flip side, made a mess of the Religious Freedom Act and had to back pedal and then Trane announced they were moving to Mexico...Did a daily three hour talk show that was syndicated through Network Indiana in the 90's I believe....Married, kids, all that good stuff.....Pretty straight forward Republican who brings the political knowledge Trump lacks.......Less controversial than either Gingrich or Christie.......

[Deleted User 8570]

Make America Great Again

The last time I was in the U.S., less than three months ago, it was still great. When did it stop being so?

When it stopped being predominately white working class and the manufacturing jobs all left and we became politically correct obsessed etc...

At least that's THEIR thought process. I think it's still great and I refuse to believe the sky is falling because it doesn't reflect reality -- well except the one created by the news media making a few select stories seem like what's going on everywhere. The reality reflects a much better picture especially in living standards, mortality rates and other socioeconomic measurements.

The 1950's isn't all it's cracked up to be...

[screen glare]

I'm not a racist, NS. Contrary to your simpleton implication.

My point was/is - by selecting Pence, Trump misses an opportunity to defy the majority of those voters who thus far aren't on board with the optics of the Trump campaign, nor the soundbites.

He picks a guy who couldn't be more "white bread". That means a white male far right-leaning politician who believes in trickle down Ronald Reagan voo doo economics and is socially a throw back to the 1950's. Someone incapable of convincing females, non-whites, and every other person Trump has insulted that Trump's really a fine man who deserves a second look.

Pence may offer his knowledge and his experience to Trump in how to maneuver through the political minefield of congress, how to raise campaign funds, and attract reluctant evangelicals. But that would mean Trump would have to actually TAKE his advise, CHANGE his ingrained knee jerk way of communicating, and TRY to build consensus on important matters. Nice fantasy. But - so sorry. The Donald doesn't operate that way.

Try to keep up, NS.

[audiophile]

If Trump wins the general, I hope he resigns to go back to run his business.

[Deleted User 8570]

I'm not a racist, NS. Contrary to your simpleton implication.

My point was/is - by selecting Pence, Trump misses an opportunity to defy the majority of those voters who thus far aren't on board with the optics of the Trump campaign, nor the soundbites.

He picks a guy who couldn't be more "white bread". That means a white male far right-leaning politician who believes in trickle down Ronald Reagan voo doo economics and is socially a throw back to the 1950's. Someone incapable of convincing females, non-whites, and every other person Trump has insulted that Trump's really a fine man who deserves a second look.

Pence may offer his knowledge and his experience to Trump in how to maneuver through the political minefield of congress, how to raise campaign funds, and attract reluctant evangelicals. But that would mean Trump would have to actually TAKE his advise, CHANGE his ingrained knee jerk way of communicating, and TRY to build consensus on important matters. Nice fantasy. But - so sorry. The Donald doesn't operate that way.

Try to keep up, NS.

You know... You'd be more likeable if you wrote more posts that were that well explained...

[screen glare]

You mean likable like you, NS? hahahahaha

This board is not a popularity contest among those who post. I don't care WHAT others think. Just that they DO think.

[Bryce]

He picks a guy who couldn't be more "white bread". That means a white male far right-leaning politician who believes in trickle down Ronald Reagan voo doo economics and is socially a throw back to the 1950's. .

Would you care to compare the financial health of the state Pense.has been running to that of a.progressive run state, like say California?

[Deleted User 8570]

He picks a guy who couldn't be more "white bread". That means a white male far right-leaning politician who believes in trickle down Ronald Reagan voo doo economics and is socially a throw back to the 1950's. .

Would you care to compare the financial health of the state Pense.has been running to that of a.progressive run state, like say California?

Here... You beat him up this time...