By Evaristo Lara
May 25, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT
Unexpectedly, Tom Cotton, Republican senator from Arkansas, joined the the list of candidates to become Donald Trump’s running mate.
As the 77-year-old Republican’s presidential campaign progresses, it is necessary that he soon designate the person who will accompany him as vice president if he succeeds in the November elections.
In fact, the proposal launched by Kamala Harris, vice president of the nation, to debate with the possible Republican running mate, on July 23 and August 13, puts even more pressure on Trump to make his designation.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott was believed to be ahead, Well, its strength lies in the African-American votes that it could bring to the New York tycoon.
However, the list also includes JD Vance, senator from Ohio; Vivek Ramaswamy, a Cincinnati businessman and former Republican candidate; Marco Rubio, senator from Florida; and even Doug Burgum, former governor of North Dakota.
Now, information released by the newspaper New York Times, points out that,At least three people close to Donald Trump – cited on condition of anonymity – agree that Senator Tom Cotton is also considered. as an option to accompany it on the electoral ballot.
And in addition to the growth he has had in politics, the fact that, between 2005 and 2010, the Arkansan has successfully served in the US army in various diplomatic challenges carried out in Iran, Korea is well regarded by the New York magnate. of the North, China, Cuba, Russia, Syria and Venezuela.
Given the alleged interest in him being the person chosen by the favorite in the majority of the polls, during an interview with the Fox News television channel, The 47-year-old politician simply did not want to delve into the subject.
“I suspect only Donald Trump knows who is really on his short list. “When we talk, we talk about what it will take to win this election in November, so that we can begin to repair the damage that Joe Biden’s presidency has inflicted on this country,” he indicated.
The only thing clear about the designation of the nation’s former president is that, even though Nikki Haley has mentioned that she will vote for him instead of Joe Biden, he is off the list.
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