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Trump has not yet revealed his vice presidential pick, although he mentioned it’s already decided in his mind. “It’s the formal processes in my brain. I look at the same people that everybody else is looking at. We’ve had some really great people. I think we have really great people that want it. People have … expressed, ‘I would love to be vice president.’ Who wouldn’t? If you’re a politician, who wouldn’t want it?” he added.
This week, Trump’s campaign has begun vetting potential vice presidential candidates, sending out formal documents to a select group. Notable figures such as Senators Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance, and Representatives Byron Donalds and Elise Stefanik, have been considered, along with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and former Secretary Ben Carson. However, some high-profile names like South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake are notably absent from the vetting list.
NBC News reported that the vetting process is focusing on four major contenders—Burgum, Rubio, Scott, and Vance. Yet, the final decision remains uncertain, and according to a Trump campaign spokesperson, “Anyone claiming to know who or when President Trump will choose his VP is lying, unless the person is named Donald J. Trump.”
In other news, a CNN political data analyst expressed astonishment over Trump’s growing popularity among black voters, a demographic traditionally aligned with Democrats. A recent poll shows a significant shift in this voter segment, which could be pivotal in swing states.
Harry Enten, the analyst, pointed out, “At this point, look at this. In 2020, Joe Biden was getting 86% of the African American vote. Look at where it is now. It’s 70%, that’s a 16-point drop, John.” Enten was visibly surprised during the discussion, indicating a potential historic shift in voting patterns. He noted that while Biden is retaining older black voters, he is losing significant ground with the younger demographic.
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“This is where we get very interesting,” Enten continued. “Look at black voters under the age of 50. Holy cow, folks, holy cow. Look at this. Joe Biden was up by 80 points among this group back at this point in 2020; look at where that margin has careened down. It’s now just, get this: 37 points. That lead has dropped by more than half.”
Enten concluded by acknowledging the dual factors influencing this shift: an increase in Trump’s appeal among black voters and a significant dip in Biden’s popularity compared to four years ago. This emerging trend highlights a dynamic political landscape leading up to the November elections, where traditional voter alliances may be redefined.
