Exploring Potential Vice Presidential Picks for Donald Trump in 2024: Pros and Cons of Burgum, Vance, Rubio, Scott, Stefanik, and Cotton

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Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17, 2024.
Several potential contenders for the role and their pros and cons are discussed below.
Exploring Potential Vice Presidential Picks for Donald Trump in 2024: Pros and Cons of Burgum, Vance, Rubio, Scott, Stefanik, and Cotton

Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17, 2024. The choice of running mate holds limited power in US politics but can be a boost or a liability to presidential campaigns. Here's a look at some potential contenders and their pros and cons.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R)

Pros: Since dropping his own presidential bid and endorsing Trump in January, Burgum has been a reliable surrogate. He has shown the ability to handle questions about thorny issues such as abortion and gender-affirming care for minors, having signed legislation on these topics into law in North Dakota. Burgum also brings deep pockets to the campaign.

Cons: Burgum has expressed skepticism about the importance of choosing a running mate, stating that 'the people of this country are focused on the issues.' This could be seen as a lack of enthusiasm for the role.

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio)

Pros: Vance is a US senator representing Ohio and has voiced support for law enforcement and promised to reform the education system. He could be a fierce attack dog for Trump, connecting with his base through his 'Hillbilly Elegy' book and personal story.

Cons: Vance may not have enough experience in politics or government to effectively serve as vice president.

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida)

Pros: Rubio is an establishment choice who could help Trump win over traditional Republican voters and bring credibility on foreign policy. He has a strong record of supporting Israel and advocating for sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

Cons: Rubio ran against Trump in 2016, and their personal jabs during that campaign could resurface. Rubio may also not be as popular with the base as some other contenders.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina)

Pros: Scott is a historic pick who could help Trump with outreach to Black voters and resonate with voters through his family journey. He has also secured US-Mexico border funding and advocated for hawkish foreign policy and hardline policies against Cuba, Iran, and China.

Cons: Scott may not be seen as a strong enough attack dog for Trump or have enough experience in government to effectively serve as vice president.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-New York)

Pros: Stefanik is a potential choice to help solidify Trump's standing with suburban women voters, having defended him during his first impeachment and seen as having a bright future in the party.

Cons: Stefanik may not have enough experience or name recognition to effectively serve as vice president.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas)

Pros: Cotton brings military experience and foreign policy chops to the GOP ticket, having served in the US military during the Iraq War and fiercely criticized Biden administration policies on economy and immigration.

Cons: Cotton may not be as popular with Trump's base or have enough political experience to effectively serve as vice president.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • The article does not provide any new or exclusive information about the potential vice presidential picks.

Sources

98%

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Will Trump give the familiar VP storyline a new makeover in Milwaukee?

National Public Radio (NPR) Saturday, 22 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • In 2016, Donald Trump was the Republican presidential nominee and Mike Pence was his running mate.
    • John Kerry, Democratic nominee in 2004, chose John Edwards as his vice president after they both finished primaries.
    • Barack Obama chose Joe Biden as his vice president in 2008 after they were both primary rivals and Obama passed over Hillary Clinton.
  • Accuracy
    • Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for vice president at the Republican National Convention in the coming weeks.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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These are Trump’s potential picks for vice president

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Kaanita Iyer Friday, 21 June 2024 21:18
  • Unique Points
    • North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for most minors and enacted a near-total ban on abortions in North Dakota.
    • Burgum has expressed skepticism about the importance of choosing a running mate, stating that 'the people of this country are focused on the issues'
    • Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is another possible contender for Trump’s running mate. Rubio ran against Trump in 2016 but has since adopted Trumpism and regularly defends him.
    • Rubio is among the candidates who received vice-presidential vetting materials from the Trump campaign.
    • If chosen, Rubio would be the first Hispanic running mate on a major party ticket.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Trump’s VP contenders: Pros and cons for each pick

The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Brett Samuels Tuesday, 18 June 2024 10:00
  • Unique Points
    • North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is a contender for Trump's running mate with deep pockets.
    • Sen. JD Vance is another contender who could be a fierce attack dog for Trump and connects with his base.
    • Sen. Marco Rubio is an establishment choice who could help Trump win over traditional Republican voters and bring credibility on foreign policy.
    • Sen. Tim Scott is a historic pick who could help Trump with outreach to Black voters and resonate with voters through his family journey.
    • Rep. Elise Stefanik is a potential choice to help solidify Trump's standing with suburban women voters, having defended him during his first impeachment, and seen as having a bright future in the party.
    • Sen. Tom Cotton is an under-the-radar contender who brings military experience and foreign policy chops to the GOP ticket.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article provides a balanced analysis of the potential pros and cons of each VP contender for former President Trump. However, it does not disclose any sources used in the creation of this article. This would have been useful to provide context and credibility to the information presented.
    • The analysis focuses on both pros and cons for each potential VP candidate, providing a well-rounded view.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several instances of appeals to authority and dichotomous depictions. The author repeatedly mentions the opinions of Trump's campaign, Trump himself, and various political analysts as evidence for the pros and cons of each potential running mate. This constitutes an appeal to authority fallacy. Additionally, the article presents each contender in a binary fashion as having either pros or cons without providing nuanced analysis or context. This is an example of dichotomous depiction.
    • Trump personally likes Burgum and his wife, according to aides for both men,
    • Burgum's failed presidential bid reflected some of his potential downsides as a running mate.
    • Vance has shown he would be one of the fiercest, most loyal attack dogs Trump could pick.
    • Democrats will undoubtedly resurface his critical comments about Trump around the 2016 election.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Scoop: Trump has big fundraising plans for VP

Axios News Site: https://www.axios.com/2024/01-30/prior-authorization-gap-insurer-drug-decisions Sophia Cai Friday, 21 June 2024 08:30
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Trump’s choice for his running mate will have fundraising ability as a key factor in their selection.
    • Fundraising will be one of the top assignments for Trump’s VP pick during the campaign.
    • Several potential VP picks, including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), have been active on the fundraising circuit lately.
    • The RNC has been planning a fundraising event for Trump’s eventual VP pick during the Republican National Convention on July 17, called the ‘Strength in Unity Reception’.
    • Trump and his VP pick will raise money for the Trump 47 Committee, Save America PAC, RNC, and state Republican parties in that order of priority.
    • Trump has said he’ll announce his running mate soon.
    • Vance lobbied tech entrepreneur David Sacks to back Trump and set up a fundraising dinner in San Francisco.
    • Burgum had a call with a seven-figure Republican donor organized by RNC finance chair Meredith O’Rourke.
    • Next Tuesday, Burgum will be doing a Zoom fundraiser with Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree, organized by the RNC.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article mentions several potential Vice Presidential candidates and their fundraising activities. While the author does mention that Trump's campaign has received waves of donations since his conviction, it is not an assertion by the author but rather a statement about what has happened. The article also mentions that money is still a priority for Trump's campaign, but this is not a fallacious statement as it is based on information provided in the article. The author does make an appeal to authority when mentioning that several Republican sources have told Axios that fundraising ability will be a key factor in Trump's choice for his running mate. However, this does not significantly impact the overall score as it only makes up a small portion of the article.
    • Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Emily Elconin/Getty Images
    • Fundraising ability will be a key factor in former President Trump’s choice for his running mate, Republican sources tell Axios.
    • The RNC’s finance team has been meeting every Wednesday to discuss vice presidential fundraising.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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US elections 2024: Who will be Donald Trump’s vice president?

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Saturday, 22 June 2024 15:19
  • Unique Points
    • Elise Stefanik is one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress and has backed his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
    • JD Vance is a US senator representing Ohio and has voiced support for law enforcement and promised to reform education system.
    • Tom Cotton is a vocal defender of Israel and has called for sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
    • Doug Burgum, governor of North Dakota, signed into law a near-total abortion ban.
  • Accuracy
    • The 2024 United States presidential race has been short on surprises.
    • Former President Donald Trump is expected to reveal his choice for vice president in the coming weeks.
    • North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is a possible contender for Trump’s running mate.
    • Burgum signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for most minors and enacted a near-total ban on abortions in North Dakota.
    • Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is another possible contender for Trump’s running mate.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article provides a balanced and informative overview of potential vice-presidential picks for Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential race. It includes their views, policy stances, and how they could impact the Republican ticket. However, it does include some inflammatory rhetoric such as referring to Stefanik's critics who claim her messaging mirrors a white supremacist conspiracy theory as well as calling the conviction in Trump's felony charges a “rigged” justice system. Additionally, there is an instance of ad hominem attack by referring to Rubio's nickname given by Trump as “little marco”.
    • Elise Stefanik, US congresswoman Stefanik is one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress [File: Tom Williams/Pool via Reuters]
    • Inflammatory Rhetoric: “The Republican Party, we offer you freedom. They [Democrats] offer you oppression,” he said in a recent social media video about what the GOP can offer communities of colour. “We offer mo’ money; they offer no money.”
    • Ad Hominem: Trump and Rubio are both Florida residents. But if Rubio is Trump’s pick, he could change his official residency before the election.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication