Running Interference. . .

(Running Interference. .  .)

In this last week, only Donald Trump's was not a catastrophe. China is experiencing economic woes. In the recent cold, all the vaunted electric vehicles could not run. As the New Hampshire Primary is mere days away, Donald Trump holds a 50% advantage with Governor Haley at 33%. Governor DeSantis all the back at 5%. For his part, President Biden will not even appear on the New Hampshire but he will be in Raleigh to discuss Bidenomics.


On the surface, the former President seems to be on his way to the GOP Nomination. However, before the Republican Convention, this year, July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Trump will be in court in various venues at various times. Trump will not necessarily be able to campaign to the level in which he would need. So, what is required is a surrogate, one who could speak in his place. A choice for his Vice President would be able to campaign on Trump's behalf if he is in court.


Now the identity of this individual is yet to be revealed but one can imagine several possibilities. Governors Kristi Noem of South Dakota or Sara Sanders of Arkansas could be considerations. Governor Abbott of Texas and, even conservative media personality Tucker Carlson was floated as an idea.


In any event, Trump's choice will have the carte blanche ability to act in his name. Signs will be printed with TRUMP/VEEP and adorn Trump rallies and, if Trump is otherwise occupied, the surrogate would take the stage in Trump's place. Could the traditionally large Trump rallies be sustained ?


Throughout Trump's career, he had to plan ahead. Certainly as a developer, then as a TV star and finally as President. Suggesting a running mate now will have the Ticket complete for the rest of the year. Simply put, the "Interference" Candidate will need someone to run interference.

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