More than half of U.S. voters say they’re likely to vote for former President Donald Trump in next year’s election, and most do not really care who Trump picks as his running mate.
That’s according to the latest Rasmussen Reports.
The survey finds that 53% of likely U.S. voters are likely to vote for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, including 38% who are very likely to vote for the former president.
Forty-three percent (43%) are unlikely to vote for Trump next year, including 34% who say it’s “not at all likely.
Among those who are at least somewhat likely to vote for Trump, 13% say they’d be more likely to vote for him if he chose a woman as his vice presidential running mate, while eight percent (8%) would be more likely to vote for Trump if he picked a black running mate.
Fifteen percent (15%) would be more likely to vote for Trump if he chose a non-politician as his running mate.
However, 57% of likely Trump voters say the choice of a vice-presidential candidate would not make much difference in their 2024 vote.
To see survey question wording, click here.
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The value of Trump’s VP pick is in setting that person up to be the presidential candidate in 2028. Most voters aren’t thinking about that now, but as the campaign progresses they will think about it more and more, so it’s really a more important decision than it may appear to be at the moment.
“Among those who are at least somewhat likely to vote for Trump, 13% say they’d be more likely to vote for him if he chose a woman as his vice presidential running mate, while eight percent (8%) would be more likely to vote for Trump if he picked a black running mate” Is identity politics still in the cards??
How about the most qualified to be POTUS should the need arise? IMO Trump picked Pence to get him the Christian support but now many Christians love Trump and hate Pence now. Who ever Trump picks would have to be a strong fiscal conservative, law enforcement, MAGA supporter.
Look what we got when Biden predefined his VP and SCOTUS picks, or Newsom going with an out of state person because SHE was BLACK and LESBIAN. Sex, Race, skin color, and yes personal lifestyle should be an after thought when voting for anyone.