With Trump a shoo-in, veep race starts bubbling
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The campaign for the Republican presidential nomination has turned boring and predictable so swiftly that speculation over whom Donald Trump might choose as his running mate has reached a midwinter fever pitch.
Trump has teased out a few names, hinting before the Iowa caucuses that he’s made up his mind, although he has dropped more hints about who won’t be his running mate — Nikki Haley for one — than who will.
Haley still has a fighting spirit and believes she can overtake Trump for the nomination. So, if the elusive and overhyped Haley surge we’ve heard about since the first August debate materializes, perhaps Trump can be her running mate.
Considering that Trump’s national lead over Haley has widened to almost 60% in the latest Real Clear Politics average poll, it’s more productive to figure out Trump’s best fit.
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