Schumer Believes Trump Regrets Choice of JD Vance as Running Mate

ICARO Media Group
Politics
28/07/2024 19h50

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has voiced his belief that former President Donald Trump regrets his decision to select JD Vance as his running mate. In an interview with CBS's Robert Costa on "Face the Nation," Schumer stated that Vance may be "one of the best things [Trump] ever did for Democrats."

The discussion surrounding Vance's suitability as a vice presidential candidate was prompted by the resurfacing of old interviews with Vance and the emergence of negative online discourse labeling him as "weird." This has spawned a debate on whether Trump now regrets his choice.

Schumer, a leading Democrat, criticized Vance as an "incredibly bad choice" and speculated that Trump may be second-guessing his decision. He suggested that Trump is likely scratching his head and questioning why he picked Vance in the first place. Schumer went on to describe the choice as potentially beneficial for Democrats, asserting that Vance's actions have become increasingly extreme, erratic, and peculiar in the public eye.

Highlighting the time-sensitive nature of the issue, Schumer noted that Trump only has 10 days before the Ohio ballot is finalized, urging him to make a quick decision. He presented Trump with two options: either retain Vance as his running mate, despite the growing baggage surrounding him, or select a new candidate.

Replacing Vance is not a simple task, as it would require Republicans to reconvene and vote for a replacement. The article reference the example of Democrats replacing Sen. Thomas Eagleton in 1972 as George McGovern's running mate after it was revealed that Eagleton had received electroshock therapy for mental health issues. This choice was detrimental to McGovern's campaign, ultimately contributing to his loss against President Richard M. Nixon.

While Schumer is not the only Democrat criticizing Vance, the article highlights Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as another figure focusing on labeling both Trump and Vance as "weird" rather than concentrating on typical threats to democracy talking points. Walz's interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" emphasized that observers tend to give Trump too much credit and highlighted Trump's apparent lack of laughter as peculiar behavior.

The prospect of Trump potentially regretting his choice of JD Vance as his running mate raises questions about the future of the Republican ticket. As the election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Trump will retain Vance or opt for a new candidate, given the growing concerns and criticisms surrounding Vance's suitability for the role.

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