This is why Trump needs someone like these - Youngkin/Pompeo/Burgum- to expand his votes:
"President Biden’s decline and the Democratic Party’s turmoil have remade the dynamics of the election in a way that makes
Donald Trump the favorite. The chaos also presents Mr. Trump with an opening to persuade more voters that he’s the safer choice, especially with his decision on a running mate.
As the GOP convention nears, and voters focus on the election,
the race remains closer than it should be given Mr. Biden’s infirmities. Swing voters still worry about Mr. Trump and the possibility of four more years of turmoil. The former President can help his campaign, and the country, by projecting stability and calm."
"The opportunity is there to present a reassuring alternative if Mr. Trump wants to take it. And he has a timely opening to send that message with his vice presidential choice in the next week.
Now leading in the polls, he doesn’t need an attack-dog VP or someone to rally his core voters. He needs a choice who shows mature judgment and has the ability to appeal to anxious and undecided voters.
Virginia Gov. Glenn
Youngkin would bring governing experience in a swing state that may be competitive this year. He has business experience and would speak to suburban voters. Mr. Youngkin hasn’t been on Mr. Trump’s short list, but the race has fundamentally changed since the debate. Former Secretary of State Mike
Pompeo has a reputation for competence and broad foreign-policy experience. Of those on the mooted short list, North Dakota Gov. Doug
Burgum also brings executive experience and a history of business success and knowledge about the economy.
Marco Rubio is a more familiar national figure, but as a Senator he has no executive experience and his past criticism of Mr. Trump will play in a loop on TV ads and social media.
The need for stability and experience should eliminate the young MAGA-in-a-hurry types like Sen. J.D. Vance or Members of the House. They lack experience and wouldn’t be a reassuring contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris.
"Mr. Trump needs a running mate who causes voters to stop and say: Yes, that person could be a good President."