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Former President Trump has said he has made his selection for Vice President. The name could be announced on Thursday at the Debate or at the Convention next month. This will be a new VEEP because, not only will he or she need to follow Trump till November and then be the standard bearer come 2028. Now, this is an event that is anticipated as this could be the next Republican President, after Donald Trump.


The one chosen will need to fill arenas in the same manner that Trump can. As the former President can be otherwise occupied. If one were to guess as to Trump's choice, it will probably be a Senator Rubio or a Congressman Donalds. Or if residency is a problem, Governor Sanders from Arkansas could be the selection. This list of candidates will, among them, need to be able to mirror Trump, to become him, to be him.


If Trump has indeed made the choice, the earlier an announcement is made the better because there is a role to be immediately fulfilled, The Campaign can proceed apace and a "ticket" can go forward. Trump-X bumper stickers and t-shirts need to be manufactured. Lawn signs need to be crafted. The various headquarters need to get their volunteers and staff assembled.


So many things to do and a short time to get there. If the former President does well Thursday, Trump can emerge from the CNN lashing and say he has his selection for his Number Two. Tonight, the answer could be revealed. So, the call needs to be made and so travel arrangements set. When Trump takes the stage, he could also be bringing a surprise. Stay tuned.

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