Arrr mateys, the search fer Trump's first mate be nearin' its end with the mornin' sun shinin' on the winner.
2024-05-14
Arrr matey, Trump be makin' his choice for first mate soon. Will it be the governor from North Dakota or one of the scallywags in his crew? The veepstakes be gettin' hotter than a volcano on a sunny day!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, "I’m calling it" declared Commentary Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief John Podhoretz on the magazine’s Monday podcast. Podhoretz then went on to detail at some length, egged on by Commentary’s Washington columnist and American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Matt Continetti, as to why North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum would be former President Donald Trump’s running mate. They received support for their choice from Commentary Managing Editor Abe Greenwald and Commentary culture and arts commentator and another AEI fellow, Christine Rosen, in a very enjoyable meditation on Burgum-mania.You should listen to the Commentary podcast and rate it because it is simply the best podcast available on a day-in, day-out, Monday-through-Friday basis. The Commentary pod really is a model for other magazines and newspapers. Get your best talents and throw them on a conference call every morning at around 8:30 and push it out fast. The world needs more serious and funny, smart and well-argued podcasts. Here is your model.That said, I am not so quick to declare Burgum as the running mate for the former president. Burgum is indeed impressive on the stump, comforting to "normie" Republicans, and very smart. A formidable entry in the Veepstakes, yes, but not a mortal lock. In alphabetical order of the serious contenders, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton is also a strong candidate due to his sharp intellect and ability to handle left-wing media.Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin are also considered as potential running mates, each bringing unique strengths and charisma to the table. Keep in mind that there are no "mortal locks" in politics, and there is always the possibility of a surprising dark horse choice. Listen to the Commentary gang discuss the impressive North Dakota governor, but remember that politics is unpredictable.