In a recent USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll, Donald Trump’s supporters were asked about their choice for his running mate in the next election. The poll revealed that none of the respondents mentioned Mike Pence as a potential vice president. This article discusses the results of the poll and explores potential running mates for Trump in the future.
Key Points:
- USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll reveals that none of Trump’s supporters mentioned Mike Pence as a potential running mate
- Explores potential running mates for Donald Trump in the future
The poll conducted by USA TODAY and Suffolk University surveyed Donald Trump’s supporters to find out who they would choose as his running mate in a hypothetical future campaign. Surprisingly, none of the respondents mentioned Mike Pence, who served as Trump’s vice president during his term in office.
This lack of support for Pence as a running mate could be a result of his perceived lack of loyalty to Trump. In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Pence was heavily criticized by Trump and his supporters for not overturning the election results in Congress.
So who are the potential running mates mentioned by Trump’s supporters in the poll? One name that came up frequently was Ron DeSantis, the current governor of Florida. DeSantis has been a staunch ally of Trump and has gained popularity among conservatives for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in his state.
Another potential candidate mentioned by Trump’s supporters is Nikki Haley, the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Haley is seen as a rising star in the Republican Party and has a strong conservative track record.
Other names mentioned include Tucker Carlson, the popular Fox News host, and Ted Cruz, the Texas senator who ran against Trump in the 2016 Republican primary. Both Carlson and Cruz have been vocal supporters of Trump and have remained loyal to the former president.
It is clear from the poll that Trump’s supporters are looking for a running mate who is loyal to the former president and shares his conservative values. Many of the potential candidates mentioned have demonstrated their support for Trump and his policies in the past.
Overall, the results of the poll suggest that Trump’s supporters are looking for a fresh face to join him on the ticket in future campaigns. While Mike Pence may have served as his vice president in the past, it seems that Trump’s supporters are ready to move on and find a new running mate who better aligns with their values and loyalty to Trump.
