Donald Trump is often mercurial, and it’s sometimes hard to take seriously the latest reporting on his thinking because he changes his mind quickly. But there is a report today that North Dakota governor Doug Burgum is rapidly ascending Trump’s list of potential VP picks.
NEW: Gov. Doug Burgum is moving up Trump’s VP ladder
Trump likes his measured demeanor & gubernatorial experience and sees Burgum as reliable and low-drama — a safe choice who could attract moderate voters.
w/ @juliegracebhttps://t.co/DCm7KNsKfa
— Sophia Cai (@SophiaCai99) April 28, 2024
I don’t know all of Burgum’s views. But I thought he was the only candidate in 2024 to easily exceed expectations in the debates. He is a well-liked governor from a small state. He projects seriousness and sobriety, two qualities Pence also had that were important to balance the 2016 Republican ticket. Burgum is also good at championing Republican policy, including our desperately needed policies of energy abundance and supply-side reform. He is also the right age — 67 — with no signs of slowing down. Burgum needs to survive the millions poured into opposition research, but, if he does, I think he would bring credit and balance to the Republican ticket.