Republicans Explain Why They Should Be Trump’s Running Mate

Republicans Explain Why They Should Be Trump’s Running Mate

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While Donald Trump has yet to pick a running mate for 2024, several notable individuals are aggressively vying for the role. The Onion asked Republicans why they should be Trump’s VP, and this is what they said.

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)

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“Trump is a solid, wrinkled lump, and I’m all smooth, limp, and stretched out. So I really balance the ticket.”

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Kari Lake

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“Since he helped me lose Arizona, I’m more than happy to help him lose the entire country.”

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Michelle Obama

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“Oh, I’m sorry, did I forget to mention I had switched parties?”

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Ben Shapiro

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“If the vice presidential debate includes any high schoolers I can loudly talk over, I’m a lock.”

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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL)

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“How else will he win Florida?”

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Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)

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“I want to prove to all the haters who claim I’m only running for president to be Trump’s running mate that they are correct.”

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Steven Crowder

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“Ohio will swing bright red as soon as they hear about my domestic abuse allegations.”

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Mike Pence

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“I’ve proven myself to be an excellent scapegoat.”

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Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)

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“I’ll bring an unhinged presence to the campaign that makes him seem calm and reasonable by comparison.” 

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

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“How is he polling among cowards nobody likes?”

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)

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“Donald Trump is getting up there in years, and I’m the only one qualified to pump out the same level of batshit crazy nonsense if required to assume the presidency.”

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Laura Loomer

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“With all the attacks over his antisemitic comments, he needs someone who has been willing to tell the truth about the Jews from the beginning.”

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Rudy Giuliani

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“Trump’s not the only one who’s hoping higher office keeps him out of jail.”

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Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)

Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)

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“I could soften his image as a sexist bigot while appealing to the ones in his base.”

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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

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“Being vice president would let me recover from my stroke in peace.”

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

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“That kind of proximity to the president makes it much easier to kiss his ass.”

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Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

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“I could finally spend some quality time with him.”

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Rush Limbaugh

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“I’m dead, but I don’t think he knows that.”

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