Trump Says He Is 'Absolutely' Considering Gov. Greg Abbott As Potential VP Pick

[ProudMNDemocrat]

Pouring on the CRUELTY there Donnie? Do you actually think this would be a winning ticket? Gregg Abbott is as Anti-Immigrant, Anti-Abortion, and ANTI-AMERICAN as Governors get. I can see Kamala Harris chewing ole Gregg up and spitting him up with nary a spec on her suit.

Former President Donald Trump, the front-runner in the Republican presidential primary, said on Thursday that he is considering Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) as a potential running mate.

In a joint interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Trump said the governor is “absolutely” included on his vice presidential shortlist.

“Certainly, he would be somebody that I would very much consider,” Trump said in a joint appearance with Abbott.
Trump praised Abbott as a “spectacular man,” adding that he was honored to receive his endorsement this past November.

More at....https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-greg-abbott-vp-shortlist_n_65e1a7bde4b013678e14d64e

[kysrsoze]

1. The two biggest assholes in America

What a team. That would be a living nightmare. But if he picks Abbott and they lose, perhaps the first Dem governor since Ann Richards could happen.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

2. Colin Allred, former NFL Linebacker, is in a dead heat for the US Senate with Cancun.

Could be good news for Colin Allred.

[Srkdqltr]

3. Is Abbott in a wheelchair?

[ProudMNDemocrat]

5. Yes.

Amazing that TSF isn't mocking his disability.

[Emile]

11. Give him time, he will.

[CrispyQ]

13. IIRC, a tree fell on him while he was out running so it's not the same in Trump's mind.

Although I'm still surprised that he would pick him. Maybe as Trump declines he wants someone next to him who looks even weaker. ??? Or he just likes what a mean fuck Abbott is. That's probably it.

[bluesbassman]

23. It didn't fall hard enough.

He sued the property owner and arborist and got millions that he is still receiving. Later, as AG he led the push to limit tort to favor civil defendants. Total hypocrisy as usual from a Republican.

[CrispyQ]

31. LOL on your title.

I didn't know the rest but who's surprised. All that probably elevates him in Trump's eyes.

[bluesbassman]

36. Thanks. I'm dead serious.

He, Dan Patrick the Lt Gov, and Ken Paxton the AG are the most crooked, corrupt, and contemptible POS to ever hold elected office. Absolutely despise all three of the scoundrels.

[hlthe2b]

4. TFG is attracted to Abbott's sadism... but certainly not his

handicap/wheelchair... No way.

[LeftInTX]

6. Go for it! It's not a winning move.

I think Trump is BSing. Abbott will sink him further.

[Diamond_Dog]

29. I agree

He has said “he’s considering” a multitude of all-around assholes. Sadly there are so many to choose from.

[gab13by13]

7. When Benedict Donald speaks, believe the opposite.

[Paladin]

8. Oh, fuck NO!

If trump chooses Abbott as VP, that would put Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in the governor's mansion. And just trust me on this one: Dan Patrick as Texas Governor would make Abbott's years in office seem like the Good Old Days, by comparison.

[pinkstarburst]

17. I shiver at the thought of this

Texas's options after Abbott only go downhill, which is hard to imagine...

[Freethinker65]

9. Do it.

Two candidates at the top of the ticket that openly defy the law, US Courts, and the Constitution. Along with "build that wall", "breed ,baby, breed" will be their slogan.

[emulatorloo]

28. Indeed, please proceed...

[Lonestarblue]

10. Abbott's border nonsense has always been all about positioning himself for national office.

He knows that migrants have helped fuel the Texas economy for years, but he did nothing until a couple of years ago. If he becomes Trump’s VP pick, he would be in line to become the presidential candidate if Trump gets sidelined either for criminal convictions or because his dementia becomes so obvious that even the MAGA Republican Party stops being oblivious and recognizes that he isn’t mentally capable.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

14. Beto O'Rourke is ready to be a Biden/Allred for US Senate surrogate in Texas.

After the confrontation at the Presser in Uvalde after that terrible shooting, Beto will have choice words.

Go Beto.

[LeftInTX]

16. Abbott will never make it in national office. I think he knows this.

I think he's more of a player and promoter of candidates

[bluestarone]

12. This tells me that there is no FN way Abbott will be VP choice (maybe for a day, while TFG is in Texas)

Everything TFG says needs to be like, (STRIKE that, REVERSE IT)

[PJMcK]

34. Exactly

There is no way that Trump will run with a man in a wheelchair. Trump wouldn’t even be seen with wounded service people.

To be clear, a disability isn’t disqualifying in my view. But Abbott’s policies are atrocious and inhumane. Those are qualities that Trump would admire. But Trump is all about appearance and he’s already shown that he’s uncomfortable around people who aren’t “perfect” in his eyes.

Of course, the other thing is that whatever Trump says is a lie.

[2naSalit]

15. He says that kind of thing...

Every week. Whomever had to kiss the ring the hardest each week gets the lip service of being possible VP pick.

[Johonny]

18. Abbott wants to run in 2028

Can't see him latching on the 2024 Trump train.

[pinkstarburst]

19. I could see him picking a female VP

on the advice of PR experts to try to improve his image. Maybe the governor of South Dakota or Marjorie Taylor Green or someone awful like that.

I think he likes what Abbott is doing in terms of border control in Texas. He's not going to risk moving him and he doesn't like being outshined.

[Diamond_Dog]

30. Kristi Noem.

[Dulcinea]

33. It won't be Margie Trailer Queen.

She's not hawt enough for him, & she's an attention hog just like he is. No one upstages Dolt 45.

[LeftInTX]

39. Oh please pick her!

[redqueen]

20. Abbott said to Trump's face that he wants to stay gov of Texas

He may be stupid but he's not that stupid. Everyone knows what happens to anyone that gets close to tsf.

[Initech]

21. Holy shit... they really want to go full Nazi at the border, don't they?

[Maru Kitteh]

22. Bullshit. He has too much disdain for the disabled to pick a guy in a chair.

The end.

He would be too concerned about Abbot making him "look bad" because he sees people in wheelchairs as weak and damaged. He despises disabled people and it matters not how they got there.

[tinrobot]

24. I was going to say the same thing.

He can barely stand next to a wounded soldier.

No way he would pick Abbott.

[MineralMan]

25. Bud Abbott would be better.

Sadly, he's dead, though.

[flying_wahini]

26. No way he will choose Abbott.

Trump has Texas sewn up and doesn’t need him.

[kimbutgar]

27. I thought he didn't like to be around people with handicaps?

[malaise]

32. Will never happen

He hates anyone with a disability

[budkin]

35. Oh my God do it... it'll just reinforce how horrible he is

I live in Texas and Abbott is hands down the worst governor the state has ever had, and that is saying a lot.

[walkingman]

37. For selfish reasons I wish he would pick Abbott - just to get rid of the POS.

The MAGAs love him in Texas and not sure we have any other way to get rid of him. You would think the hispanic population in Texas (about 40%) would help with this but they vote at a low percentage.

[Polybius]

41. Be careful what you wish for

Dan Patrick is worse.

[Emile]

38. They would be excellent cell mates to each other.

[Polybius]

40. His views on abortion would hurt Trump

But his views on immigration would help him. The public viewpoint on this around the world in similar these days. Look at all the crazies winning in Europe.