# Who will be Trump's running mate? (J. D. Vance Has Been Chosen)

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**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")\
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**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-trumps-running-mate-j-d-vance-has-been-chosen/996511/579 "2024-07-17T13:51:41Z")

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I’m of the opinion that J. D. Vance is more baggage than help to the campaign. The announcement was lost in the shooting clutter and made zero impression that I could see. Probably the way Don the Con wants it.

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