Here’s a bit of news that might knock your socks off. You ready for this? Reports are swirling around that former President Donald Trump is considering a surprising pick for his Vice Presidential running mate in 2024. And who, you may ask, is this unexpected candidate? None other than Dr. Ben Carson, the former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Didn’t see that coming, did you?
According to The Calvin Coolidge Project, Carson is currently “the leading frontrunner” to join Trump on the GOP ticket. Michael Schwarz from The Western Journal noted that due to Trump’s age (he’s 77, if you’re counting), his choice of running mate carries a lot more weight this time around. As Schwarz put it, “He would need someone to help him win. Then, he would have much to do and a short time in which to do it.” In other words, we’re not just looking for a vice president here; we’re scouting for a co-pilot.
Now, why Carson, you might wonder? Well, the man’s already familiar with the labyrinth that is Washington, D.C., and he’s proven himself a loyal partner of Trump’s. Plus, he’s got an edge over newcomers like Vivek Ramaswamy or Tucker Carlson, who, despite their potential to energize the GOP base, might face a steep learning curve.
The reaction to this news has been interesting, to say the least. Conservative commentators seem to be reacting positively to the possibility of a Trump-Carson ticket. John Bind, for instance, tweeted, “It would be hilarious to watch leftists squirm calling Trump a ‘white supremacist’ with a black VP but that’s not really a good reason to support it, is it? L.O.L.”
Former Georgia State Representative and U.S. Senate candidate Vernon Jones voiced his support, calling Carson a “God-fearing patriot.” And let’s not forget that Carson himself has been a steadfast supporter of Trump, endorsing him for president in 2024.
This would be a great choice.
Dr. Ben Carson is a God-fearing patriot!#MAGA https://t.co/fKc414sltl pic.twitter.com/QKBlEhQXGe
— Vernon Jones (@VernonForGA) November 30, 2023
So, what do you think? Could this be the dynamic duo to take on the Dems in 2024?