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Donald Trump’s concerns about money would likely have entered into his calculations as vice president, as well as political considerations and the selection of candidates whose looks he likes.
By Michael C. Bender
Report from Washington
As former President Donald J. Trump vets his potential vice presidential candidates, he has asked some advisers and affiliates a direct question: Which Republican might be best able to raise money for the rest of the presidential campaign?
This poll reflects the evolution of Trump’s vice presidential search calculations and how his efforts to keep up with President Biden’s colossal fundraising sums weigh on his brain as he weighs his options.
Trump’s variety process, which is still in its early stages, revolves largely around traditional questions like who might succeed in the presidency if necessary, political calculations, adding the candidates’ stance on abortion rights, and more Trumpian curiosities like a politician’s physical resemblance. His concept of vice president.
But Trump has questioned several other people about the fundraising ability of his potential vice presidential candidates, according to three other people with direct knowledge of the conversations, signaling a new angle in his search for a vice presidential nominee.
Early comments pointed to a handful of congressmen with strong donor relationships and at least one governor with deep pockets. It’s a long-term option with a proven track record of fundraising: former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, recently a fierce presidential rival, and her call would likely spark Mr. Trump’s outrage.
“Trump is going to need a team player, and it’s going to be about adding price to the ticket,” said former President Kevin McCarthy, who remains close to Trump. Trump and set Republican fundraising records. “He’s also going to ‘Be someone who understands the task, who understands the Senate and the House, because they probably wouldn’t need to waste a minute in office. ‘
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