# Who will be Trump's running mate? (J. D. Vance Has Been Chosen) **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [January 22, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511 "2024-01-22T20:48:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 60
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1182 "2024-08-07T20:23:26Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > > [@PhillyGuy](#): > > > > The GOP would have learned a lesson from the quick Democratic embrace of Harris. The RNC would near-instantly rally around whomever seemed to be the front-runner. > > This made me giggle like a school-girl. > > No. I don’t see something like that happening. It would be like The Purge. They would go at each other like wounded coyotes. I glanced at this list and didn’t spot the coyotes, but I only clicked through to a few: [RNC Membership](https://gop.com/about-our-party/rnc-members/) ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1183 "2024-08-07T20:56:12Z")
Vance who managed a single tour in the marines, and got to corporal, is dissing Walz, who served for 24 years and got to the exalted rank of command sergeant major. Now it is true, that Vance actually maybe SAW combat- wiki- _served in Iraq as a [combat correspondent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_journalism_in_the_United_States) for six months in late 2005.[[21]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance#cite_note-:13-23) He was part of the [Public Affairs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_affairs_(military)) section of the [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_Marine_Aircraft_Wing)[[22]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance#cite_note-24)[[23]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance#cite_note-25) and said that his service “taught me how to live like an adult” and that he was "lucky to escape any real fighting_ . Vance got a good conduct medal. Walz got (wiki) \* _Army Commendation Medal._ \*\* Army Achievement Medal (2)\* \*\* Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (6)\* \*\* National Defense Service Medal (2)\* \*\* Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.\* \*\* Armed Forces Reserve Medal (5) with “M” Device (1)\* \*\* NCO Professional Development Ribbon.\* \*\* Army Service Ribbon.\* ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1184 "2024-08-07T21:02:45Z")
The whole military experience tit for tat goes away with two words: “Bone spurs”. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1185 "2024-08-07T21:11:50Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Even if it would make strategic sense to quickly fall in line behind an ordained successor, (a) Trump would likely never willingly specifically anoint someone to replace him on the ticket, and (b) such a void would cause a massive feeding frenzy among every single poser who hopes to become the next Trump. And part of the challenge with that is that who would the now leaderless RNC-ers be listening to when judging who of the aspirants is presenting himself as the best replacement? The Trump cult faction has gutted the RNC’s own in-house “experts class” . And don’t count on the high elected officials, we saw what happened with replacing a Speaker of the House. Meanwhile, just replacing _Vance_ in the #2 slot because he says f—-this in response to Trump deciding it’s the last time he listens to Junior and repeatedly backing the bus over them both, would be _awkward_ as Hell but comparatively no sweat as long as it’s a (forced) withdrawal and another handpick. As mentioned if he _refuses_ to go then it’s a problem since they’d have to actually edit the rules to allow removing him for a cause of no confidence. ---
**Author:** ![Tride](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tride/32/13907_2.png) [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1186 "2024-08-07T21:17:01Z")
I heartily agree, but c.f. McCain… It’s insane. ---
**Author:** ![flurb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1187 "2024-08-07T21:33:11Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Yes; it’s been discussed repeatedly in this thread, though not recently. The RNC has an already-established procedure for replacing a candidate (either for president or vice-president) who withdraws or otherwise becomes unavailable (e.g., dies, is incapacitated, etc.) > > If Trump were to somehow no longer be able to run, I don’t believe that their procedure would automatically elevate Vance to the top of the ticket; they would have some sort of emergency conferences to hash out and select a new candidate – during that, they certainly _could_ choose Vance, but they might well not. You are correct: > [@Who will be Trump's running mate? (J. D. Vance Has Been Chosen)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/629): > > Not to beat a dead horse, but specifically Rule 9 of the Rules of the Republican Party provides that: (a) The Republican National Committee is hereby authorized and empowered to fill any and all vacancies which may occur by reason of death, declination, or otherwise of the Republican candidate for President of the United States or the Republican candidate for Vice President of the United States, as nominated by the national convention, or the Republican National Committee may reconvene the nati… The Republican National Committee is composed of about 150 state committee chairmen and national committeemen elected by the state parties. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1188 "2024-08-07T21:53:28Z")
> [@flurb](#): > > The Republican National Committee is composed of about 150 state committee chairmen and national committeemen elected by the state parties. It is now a fully owned trump outfit. If trump died? Well, who knows? Likely Vance. But if trump went more senile that he already is, or had a stroke- I do not think the RNC would try to replace him. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1189 "2024-08-08T01:13:00Z")
If Trump dies tomorrow, there is zero chance they go with Vance. It’s clear to all what a bad choice he was as VP. There’s no way they’d see him as their best alternative. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1190 "2024-08-08T02:30:02Z")
The RNC is 100% trump. and since der Fuhrer anointed Vance, they must follow his orders. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1191 "2024-08-08T05:10:33Z")
Here’s an interesting piece of trivia about Mr. Vance. > **[Project 2025 leader postpones launch of his book with Vance foreword until...](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/project-2025-leader-postpones-launch-of-his-book-with-vance-foreword-until-after-the-election)** > > As Project 2025 hits turmoil, the head of the influential, far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his potentially fiery new book until after the November presidential election. Trump's running mate JD Vance... > Kevin Roberts, who took over Project 2025 as part of a leadership shake-up amid blowback over its recommendations for a potential Donald Trump White House, said Wednesday he is focused on defeating presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Trump’s running mate JD Vance penned the foreword to Roberts’ book. But, you know, the Trump campaign has no connection to Project 2025 of course. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1192 "2024-08-08T05:44:29Z")
Vance is continuing to be weird, edging into creepiness. > **[JD Vance adds to "weird" behavior by "stalking" Kamala Harris: Mary Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/jd-vance-adds-weird-behavior-stalking-kamala-harris-mary-trump-1936230)** > > Vance has seemingly been following Harris and her running mate Tim Walz on the campaign trail this week. If you want to subject yourself to more of Vance’s cringeworthy efforts on the tarmac, ranting almost Trumplike to reporters unprompted, you can see it in this video. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/dkBAQnkwnL0/maxresdefault.jpg "WATCH: JD Vance Speaks To Reporters After Surprise Visit To Kamala Harris's Air Force Two") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkBAQnkwnL0) ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1193 "2024-08-08T05:49:36Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Vance is continuing to be weird, edging into creepiness. Who the f\*\*\* is running that campaign? Not only are they wasting time and money sending him to cities where there’s no way he’s going to get a tenth of the attention that Harris and Walz are getting, but letting him be a loose cannon like that? ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1194 "2024-08-08T05:59:12Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > If you want to subject yourself to more of Vance’s cringeworthy efforts on the tarmac, ranting almost Trumplike to reporters unprompted, you can see it in this video. What is interesting is that trump never really does “interviews”. They ask a question, they get typical trump gibberish, most of it with almost nothing to do with the question. > [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Who the f\*\*\* is running that campaign? Nobody really. The RNC is now run for the benefit of trump and only trump. It is full of sycophants, losers, and relatives. This is actually good for the down ballot races for the Dems. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1195 "2024-08-08T06:35:33Z")
Sorry, but I think JD will be J-Dumped in a week or two. I won’t even blink if Orangefuck claims his new running mate is Casey Anthony or Aileen Cannon, or Ivanka. Either way, if he loses, he’ll be trashing Vance before the count is final. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1196 "2024-08-08T06:36:23Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Sorry, but I think JD will be J-Dumped in a week or two. I doubt this. ---
**Author:** ![OldOlds](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a3d4f5/32.png) [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1197 "2024-08-08T13:15:44Z")
Yeah, Harris and Walz need to start calling him a stalker. It will add to the weird/creepy image and I guarantee it will stick. Dolphin porn? Couch Fucking? Stalking? Who ARE the Republicans these days? ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1198 "2024-08-08T13:17:26Z")
For some reason, Vance has made a habit of going after members of the military and picking fights with those who have done more. > **[Yale Law Never Prepared J.D. Vance To Match Wits With A General - Above the Law](https://abovethelaw.com/2022/02/yale-law-never-prepared-j-d-vance-to-match-wits-with-a-general/)** > > J.D. Vance gets clowned like it's election day. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1199 "2024-08-08T13:28:16Z")
Trump admit to making a mistake? Nah. He probably couldn’t care less about Vance’s weird behavior or foolish remarks. But what he absolutely can’t forgive is the way he’s stolen the limelight from him for several days. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1200 "2024-08-08T13:37:48Z")
It’s the strategy of owning the headlines/stage. Trump is a master of outrageous behavior and nonsense ideas ourside reality (build the wall, dome over the US, build thousands of new nukes, bleach…). Vance is just following the script. Attack, attack; force the others to respond to the attack rather than promote policy and ideas. Our media are suckers for this kind of action. “VANCE CHARGES HARRIS AIRPLANE” gets more space than “HARRIS PROPOSES HEALTH PLAN” complete with rational ideas -Media- “ZZZZZzzzz”. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/1201 "2024-08-08T13:39:46Z")
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