Presidential nominees weigh a variety of factors when selecting their running mates, not the least of which is the ability to boost the ticket's chances of winning in November. So among the plausible vice presidential choices this year, who would help Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump the most?
In a Monmouth University Poll out Thursday, six potential running mate choices from each party were gauged to see how much they would help — or hurt — their party's prospects. While a lack of name recognition is a significant factor for many, a couple of notable findings emerged.
Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, would seem to be a drag on Trump's chances should he pick her to once again be on the Republican ticket.
Among the 803 registered voters polled, 42% said they would be less likely to vote for the real estate mogul with Palin as his running mate, compared to only 13% who said they'd be more likely to.
I checked the poll myself and found the following about possible VP choices:
Newt Gingrich-
More likely to vote for Trump: 24%
Less likely: 26%
Chris Christie-
More likely: 20%
Less likely: 28%
Marco Rubio-
More likely: 27%
Less likely: 20%
Joni Ernst-
More likely: 7%
Less likely: 15%
As you can see only Marco Rubio actually helps Trump more than he hurts Trump.
But if he really wants to lose this thing, and there are a number of people saying that he does not actually want to be the President, then adding Sarah Palin to the ticket will certainly help Trump to do just that.
What's even more convenient is that he can simply turn around and blame his loss on her.
And true or not pretty much everybody in the country would be happy to agree with him.
O/T - New rape case filed today against Trump. Lisa Bloom has all the details. The case docs are at her link below.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/LisaBloom/status/745744567740342272
https://www.scribd.com/doc/316341058/Donald-Trump-Jeffrey-Epstein-Rape-Lawsuit-and-Affidavits#fullscreen?platform=hootsuite
DeleteI would like to see Levi get in touch with Lisa Bloom. She would do him right.
DeleteDrumpft takes after his old grandpa, who was an Epstein type when he went to Alaska for gold and opened up 'hotels'. Toad has a low rent version and continues the business traditions of collecting blackmail material and specimens.
DeletePapers filed in 2006 state that Epstein installed concealed cameras in numerous places in his property to record sex between prominent people and underage prostitutes for criminal purposes such as blackmail.
Instead of following police recommendation, the prosecutors considered the evidence weak and presented it to a grand jury. Former chief of Palm Beach police Michael Reiter later wrote to State Attorney Barry Krischer to complain of the state's "highly unusual" conduct and asked him to remove himself from the case. The grand jury returned only a single charge of felony solicitation of prostitution, to which Epstein pleaded not guilty in August 2006.
In June 2008, after pleading guilty to a single state charge of soliciting prostitution from girls as young as 14, Epstein began serving an 18-month sentence. He served 13 months, and upon release became a registered sex offender. There is widespread controversy and suspicion that Epstein got off lightly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Epstein#Solicitation_of_prostitution
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http://pagesix.com/tag/jeffrey-epstein/
Who in the hell would agree to run on the ticket w/Trump. Swear to God, the only one I can think of is the idiot, Sarah Palin, from tiny-town, Wasilla, AK!
ReplyDeleteTrump will pick Ted Nugent. Ted will say yes.
DeletePoopy pants Ted has been "vewy vewy quiet" since Cruz backed out.
DeletePlease, no mention that Palin is in anyway not a good partner for Trump. I have been doing my best to make her look impressive and like a WINNER to Trump. I would like it very much if he doesn't vet her and he picks her.
DeleteNot vet her? They've been planning this for ages; he knows exactly who she is.
Delete6:22 PM He knows that she is stupid.
Delete6:22 pm We all know who she is, and the lies just keep coming.
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or specifically dealing with crimes in the alaska air national guard
http://www.cryptome.org/2012/12/ng-alaska-blaylock-pdf
1130 well why oh why did the AG resign?
Deletewhat did Sarah's pappa daddy do? hmmm
I'm still trying to figure out what she's going to talk for a half hour about on July 1. Talk about a brain bleed for anyone listening! No thanks.
ReplyDeleteA vowel movement?
DeleteTrump for an hour and Palin a half? Holy, holy, holy! There is no way I will listen in -
DeleteDown w/the two of them. Both are scum bums - so much alike - even though one from New York City and the other small town Wasilla, Alaska?! Could you get any further a part in everything? Holy, holy, holy!
rodent copulators like Scarah never lack for words
DeleteOn the Democratic side (and yes, I'd love to see Elizabeth Warren) there doesn't seem to be a real clear trend either way with any of the possibles. That said, it is the first time I've heard Al Franken mentioned! Ignoring the merits for the moment, I have to say that he, like Biden, always makes me smile. Sort of an intriguing thought though
ReplyDeleteYou should be ashamed for not eliminating Palin long before now, so that her name would not even be on a list of prospective running mates. But it helps this blog to keep Palin in the public eye so that all of the dummies here can hate on her and drive your numbers up.
ReplyDeleteDummies? And Gryphen should be ashamed for not eliminating her name? You, are delusional. And, hell yes. Any chance Sarah Palin is in any way becoming politically energized again gets my attention. You obviously have not met her. Let me assure you, she is dumb as a post except when it comes to her pocketbook. I applaud Gryphen for keeping us aware of her activities.
Delete5:22 PM - Oh honey, she did that ALL on her own without any help from Gryph!
DeleteI don't think Gryph is concerned at all about his numbers; he posts about things of interest to him on a wide variety of subjects.
Delete"Not eliminating?!" He was the first to say it would never happen. Proofreading is your friend.
So, anom 5:22 -- Now we have all noticed you are definitely "one of the dummies here who hate, drive Gryphen's #s numbers up".
DeleteThanks for that,'Dummie' buh bye!!
5:22 should be ashamed of stalking Gryphen daily. It has a problem facing the truth. It has to be suffering from loneliness, because what mate would accept hours and hours of pursuing Gryphen's blog and ass kissing the stupid Palins? BTW, you drive the numbers up by posting constantly non-stop. Are you still in Middle School, kid?
Delete@5:22 Palin should have been eliminated when she posted this photo with her pregnant daughter in 2006. What happened to that baby?
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That above photo of $carah is one of my favorites. There she is, wonky eye all in full view, looking "sexy" in her mind. The big gulp photo is a keeper, for sure.
DeleteWTF is dRumpf up to NOW?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-50-million-campaign-loan_us_576c45f2e4b0f1683238f643?section=
Don't know, but, yopu know there has to be a financial benefit. He is not doing it reassure donors... Maybe if it is not a loan, then he doesn't have to explain all of the expenses in the FEC filing. It is his money and he can spend it how he wants??? Just a wild guess.
DeleteOff-topic: The Old Redneck will take a few minutes off tonight.
ReplyDeleteRalph Stanley, a giant in the world of bluegrass music, died today at 89.
I am so sad.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn-1p3MU39k
:(
DeleteI'm sad, too, Old Redneck. That's a lovely tribute.
DeleteA great musician, a great man, and a great Democrat. Vale, Mr Stanley.
:(
DeleteIndeed!!
WSM AM will be covering his career tonight most likely!
M from MD
Eddie Stubbs is not on WSM tonight, but they just mentioned that he passed after a long fight with skin cancer.
DeleteRIP Ralph Stanley.
M from Md
One less light . . . .
DeleteI discovered Ralph Stanley in college.
He left a beautiful musical legacy
DeleteI love that picture of Sarah.....I remember a promotional picture for the Lord of the Rings movie series that had Gollum in a similar pose.....
ReplyDeleteNo doubt she reminds me of Gollum....her pursuit of political power and her unbridled hatred for President Obama has fully consumed her and has turned her into a truly ugly creature
ah......my presh......usssssssssss. Thanks for the dead-on description of the ugly gnarly dweller of darkness.
DeleteThe title for that photo of Sarah is "Do I suck? Yes, I do. I mean, yes I am. Sucking."
DeleteOk who is the idiot who conducted this poll in first place?
ReplyDeleteI have my popcorn ready for her next trump speech:)
And to see Willow new wig ,makeup and hooker outfits :) :)
O/T I know in Politics children are off limits, but is it just me or do one of trump sons resemble Frankenstein?
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Ericstein?
DeleteIt is not just you, and YES one does. Also, too has anyone noticed that Ivanka's head is egg shaped?
DeleteThey are no longer children. When they aren't busy stumping for his campaign they are busy separating the populous from their hard-earned money. As surrogates, they are fair game for questioning and criticism about their family agendas.
DeleteThe youngest son who is well under 18 is off-limits IMO and for the most part, few even mention his existence.
His sons look creepy. I also wonder if Ivanka has had her silhouette "enhanced." Daddy does love them big.
DeleteAlso, too Tiffany, his daughter by Marla Maples is not seen too often. She has her father's egg shaped face, and those strange lips and mouth.
DeleteI was so disappointed in 2008 when McCain chose Palin and I did not vote that year knowing from living AK what a terrible choice she was.
ReplyDeleteI did vote for Romney/Ryan knowing that they would lose, now this year, I think my family will have to abstain again as Trump just seems to not have a solid understanding of how Government works.
Good thinking. You're coming around.
DeleteI really hope you re-think your stance on "abstaining'. You have understood for 3 election cycles (12 long years) that the Republicans have chosen lousy candidates but either abstain or vote for a candidate that can't win. My experience is quite a little different. My entire adult life I voted Republican (including unfortunately for "W" twice. Not sure why but likely because of my family and focusing more on career than politics. However, as an Alaskan, when McCain chose Palin, I quickly went into Wasilla and changed my voter registration to "undeclared". I have reasons for choosing "undeclared" vs. "Democrat" that include the ability to vote either ballot in state-wide primaries to try to make sure we don't end up with a RWNC like Miller in the Senate. In presidential elections since 2008, I have voted for the Democratic candidates. And, frankly will do so this time also. I refuse to abstain just because the Republicans aren't the party they used to be and have moved so far to the right that they have virtually fallen off the edge of the world. Please read the Republican platform for 1956. It will really surprise you. Republicans have morphed into freaks none of us can recognize.
DeleteMoney can do THAT to some people. The NRA owns most of the gop. Also, too the pharma companies pay their errand boys big $$$.
DeleteJust think...a Trump/Palin ticket would obviously be called, the "Gruesome Twosome!"
ReplyDeleteHow the heck do you address or refer to the skank? As the running mate for orange retard.
ReplyDeleteMs. Stupid? The dumb sidekick? The trump sucker?
I got to know! Maybe, the moron?
Anonymous7:07 PM-
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at pics of his sons,I can honestly say that...yes, you are right. However, I see 'Franky' in all his sons. lol
Remember when Sarah was asked about her opinon on Supreme Court issues and she said 'I'll get back to you on that'...well here is Trump with the same response when he gets questioned on specifics and proof.
ReplyDeleteWhen Donald Trump was pressed for evidence to back up his claim that foreign governments hacked Hillary Clinton’s email server, Trump fell apart and offered nothing but vague promises.
Holt: But is there any evidence that she was hacked other than routine phishing attempts?
Trump: I think I read that, and I heard that, and somebody also gave…..
Holt: Where?
Trump: also gave me that information. I will report back to you. I’ll give it to you.
Video of Trump on The NBC Nightly News:
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/23/trump-falls-asked-evidence-backup-claim-clinton-server-hacked.html
" Any of them, all of them". BWAHAHAHAHA, Trump is just like the 2008 Sarah "AFRICA IS A COUNTRY" Palin. All talk, no substance.
Delete"Our allies in North Korea" also, too!!
DeleteI just saw clips of that interview. Talk about a flip-flipper and, yes, answers straight out of $arah's playbook! Now watch him take credit for Brexit.
DeleteGeez, I just do not understand how stupid people can be that they do not see right through him.
In a move that made their 2016 election bias clear, CNN hired former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski despite the fact that Lewandowski is forbidden by a non-disclosure agreement to say anything negative about Donald Trump.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politicususa.com/2016/06/23/cnn-shows-anti-clinton-bias-trump-corey-lewandowsi-hire.html
>>>Lewandowski is forbidden by a non-disclosure agreement to say anything negative about Donald Trump.<<<
DeleteLike there's anything wrong with this!
Anonymous8:28 PM,
Deletesarcasm?
ot It would be good if Sarah and Bristol behave.\ Look who can blow them up.
ReplyDeleteIf not quiet yet, he is working on it.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un claims new missile can strike US targets in Pacific
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/23/north-korea-kim-jong-un-missile-strike-us-targets-pacific
This may be the source of some of Bristol's creeps. Remember N Korea likes to hack. If they think S and B are hot and want them or their kids it could be murder when they are rebuked. The Donald would want to negotiate for a meet up but that could also fail.
If it is not too late Bristol might want to stop attracting creeps. Dough-boy can't protect her, he looks like a joke and a man servant to Kim. Western men are all weak and none of the big bad dud that threatens ISIS will work to counter Kim missiles. He will love to try them out just for sport and to show the West. He is bright enough to figure Palins are detested in the states. While no one likes them being hit, if he has to choose targets they would work the best.
It would be easy to forgive him for taking out any reality stars. Especially the political dreamer type.
The big question is Who Would Want to be Trump's VP? Other than Sarah, I think that the choices are Newt or Christie.
ReplyDeleteThey picked Sarah Palin in 2008 to pick up the disenchanted Hillary voters, and it didn't work. Picking Sarah again would really be the Kiss of Death. She hasn't learned anything in the past 8 years. If anything, she has gotten worse. Bring her on!
The Old Redneck is back.
ReplyDeleteBristol is now pimping "Rogue Outdoor Apparel" on her Instagram page.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHBppb7h-jg/?taken-by=bsmp2&hl=en
Note the comment "My husband saw you at your office today."
If we are to believe that Sailor was born Nov or Dec
Deleteshe is too young to be standing
with such minimal support don't you think?
6 months old and standing on her own? Blurred photoshop to mask her pigmentation again? That is not Dakota Meyer's biological baby. Bristol is too stupid to avoid telling on herself.
DeleteMaybe she blurred the photo to obscure the sore under Sailor's nose.
DeleteThat baby is a fist sucker. She came out sucking. That is what appeared to be going on with her mouth. Not Herpies. Hope she's doing well. Cutie pie.
Delete8:46 Its only a matter of time. Sarah tells on herself all the time. PROJECTION.
DeleteShe's going on 8 months old and looking like Joey more everyday, Duhkota.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead, Don. She's been through the process before and knows all the right things to say to sell your brand. Imagine the shock and awe Hillary and Liz will go through! They'd be so stunned they wouldn't be able to say a word without belly laughs after each one. Sarah's the rill Dill, you betcha!
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