Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate, has not yet revealed his choice for running mate. Speculation on potential candidates has been growing in recent months.
Nikki Haley and Elise Stefanik, a New York State Representative, have been suggested as possible contenders.
According to OddsChecker, the top five likely male candidates for the role are South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, and Ben Carson.
Thomas Whalen, a U.S. political history professor, believes Trump should choose Nikki Haley as his running mate, citing her ability to attract support from both sides despite receiving just 20% of Republican votes in the primaries.
However, Trump’s personal issues with Haley may prevent him from selecting her, which could impact his chances in the upcoming election.
Trump’s spokesperson has responded to Whalen’s comments, highlighting a decline in women voters’ support for Trump and some Republicans favoring Haley in the primaries.
Mark Shanahan, an American Politics professor, suggests that Trump may pick a vice president who won’t overshadow him, reflecting Trump’s preference for loyal allies.
As the Republican National Convention approaches, the running mate announcement becomes imminent, with Trump needing to carefully consider his choice to maintain his political standing.