Considering Trump’s tendency to take a flyer at a critical moment, there’s still the possibility of VP Busey or just getting a head start on that dynasty by naming Donald Trump, Jr. However, at the moment the focus of Trump’s VP search seems to be coming down to pretty much the only two politicians who haven't ruled out the job in advance.
The contenders under the most serious consideration, such as Gingrich and Christie, have been asked by attorney Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. to answer more than 100 questions and to provide reams of personal and professional files that include tax records and any articles or books they have published.
Tax records? Tax records? Yeah, anyway ...
Newt Gingrich, the guy who had to flee his position after leading his party to disaster, and Chris Christie, embroiled in investigations of actions taken while he was still pretending to care about being governor of New Jersey.
Gingrich offers the advantages of an over-the-top loudmouth who will make any sort of claim, no matter how unsupported, and is intent on re-fighting the battle of the ‘90s. So ,,, Trump.
Christie provides a red-faced screamer who uses bullying and volume to dismiss any argument. So … Trump.
Neither Gingrich nor Christie helps Trump be more competitive in a single state. Neither provides any reassuring quality that would make voters think Trump is more serious. But don’t worry. They’re being vetted by the best.
Culvahouse, a former White House counsel who is managing the vetting for Trump, was the lawyer who vetted then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for the GOP vice-presidential nomination during the 2008 campaign.
Hillary Clinton’s choices among the Democratic Party are basically equivalent to the Democratic Party. Trump’s short list is really, really short.