McCarthy suggests Trump picks Nikki Haley as VP
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:56 PM – Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Representative Kevin McCarthy, the former GOP House speaker, believes that if former President Donald Trump secures the Republican nomination in 2024, he should choose political rival Nikki Haley as his vice president.
“If I was a political person, and I was going to advise somebody, you’re going to pick the vice president that’s about addition, not subtraction. So you’re not going to pick somebody that already equates to you,” McCarthy (R-Calif.) told Andrew Ross Sorkin.
“Now if I was picking for purely political decisions, what it looks like today is the anti-Trump vote is going to Nikki Haley,” he added.
McCarthy reportedly believes that Trump needs to attract both Republicans and Independents to win the White House again, as many voters are “unwilling to support the former president.”
According to him, Trump needs to choose a candidate who can persuade that particular demographic to support him.
“Well, right now I think it would be Nikki Haley, in my view. But the question is: Who you select, will they serve? So that’s another question you have to have. And it’s about addition,” McCarthy said when Sorkin asked who he thought Trump’s VP pick should be.
Sorkin also asked McCarthy if he believed Haley would accept a position as vice president under Trump.
“It’s up to Nikki,” McCarthy said in response. “But this is a bigger question for Trump: If his campaign is about renew, rebuild and restore, he’ll win. If it’s about revenge, he’ll lose. The only person that’s going to determine that is — not his campaign ad — is him.”
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What criteria does McCarthy mention when recommending a vice presidential candidate and why does he believe it is important to focus on addition rather than subtraction
Representative Kevin McCarthy, the former GOP House speaker, recently shared his opinion on who he believes former President Donald Trump should choose as his vice president if he secures the Republican nomination in 2024. According to McCarthy, Trump should pick political rival Nikki Haley.
During an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, McCarthy stated that if he were advising someone on their vice presidential pick, he would recommend choosing someone who adds value, rather than someone who is already similar to the presidential candidate. McCarthy believes that Nikki Haley represents the anti-Trump vote in the current political landscape, making her a good choice for Trump if he wants to appeal to both Republicans and Independents.
McCarthy highlights the importance of attracting not only Republicans but also Independents to secure another term in the White House. He acknowledges that many voters may be unwilling to support Trump after his previous presidency, and therefore, Trump needs a vice presidential candidate who can persuade this demographic to rally behind him.
In McCarthy’s view, Nikki Haley fits the criteria of a candidate who can appeal to this particular demographic. However, he also emphasizes the importance of assessing whether the selected person will truly serve in the best interest of the presidency. McCarthy believes that the choice should be about addition rather than subtraction, meaning that the vice president should complement the president’s strengths and bring additional value to the table.
As the 2024 election draws nearer, Trump’s decision on his vice presidential pick will undoubtedly play a crucial role in his campaign strategy. While opinions may vary on who would be the best choice, McCarthy’s endorsement of Nikki Haley suggests that she is a strong contender for the position.
It remains to be seen whether Trump will follow McCarthy’s advice or take a different approach in choosing his running mate. Nonetheless, the significance of this decision should not be underestimated, as it could ultimately determine the success of Trump’s bid for the White House in 2024.
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