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Irish_Dem

(59,492 posts) Mon Jul 15, 2024, 03:17 PM Jul 2024

So what did Vance have to do to get the VP slot? [View all]

We know the competition was fierce, with people pulling all kinds of stunts to impress Trump.

And I am sure there was backroom wheeling and dealing.

We know it is not about who could do the best job.
Or who could get the most votes (that would be Nikki Haley.)

So how much cash did Vance have to pony up?
And what else did he have to promise Trump to get the job?

No way Trump would bestow something so valuable without a quid pro quo.

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So what did Vance have to do to get the VP slot? [View all] Irish_Dem Jul 2024 OP

Vance had to pledge his soul Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #1

That's cheap ..a thing he's already sold Maeve Jul 2024 #24

It was neck and neck between all the finalists Aviation Pro Jul 2024 #2

Be a fan of Duck Dynasty? walkingman Jul 2024 #3

Seems right to me! Have a name the goes well with Trump? Trump/Vance.... LeftInTX Jul 2024 #10

Just like Trump/Pence? Zambero Jul 2024 #66

Big money backing him. Will do as told. Freethinker65 Jul 2024 #4

How much did Vance have to pay Trump personally and also bring to the campaign? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #5

Thiel is footing the bill. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2024 #9

Theil is worth $8 billion. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #17

Also appears on Fox News 24 hours a day. Initech Jul 2024 #98

He was pushed by the tech bros billionaires club. WarGamer Jul 2024 #6

So Trump cut the deal w/Vance's backers? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #11

Musk made a "substantial" donation to the Trump Super PAC last week WarGamer Jul 2024 #30

Probably just the down payment. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #54

$45m/month... that's the number. WarGamer Jul 2024 #70

$45m per month? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #73

yeah... $200m -ish WarGamer Jul 2024 #93

Thanks. The billionaires want Trump to win. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #94

That's why it's funny to me that Trump chose him Dorian Gray Jul 2024 #77

My guess is that someone gave the Chump campaign a LOT of dough FakeNoose Jul 2024 #7

Wargamer and others saying Thiel. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #14

Trump once said Thiel would be a great SCOTUS nominee bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #16

VP slot AND Scotus. Not a penny less than one billion dollars. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #19

SCOTUS would be awkward.... TommyT139 Jul 2024 #90

No, GOP hypocrisy is well known and tolerated by the cult. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #92

He is Thiel's pawn. Undoubtedly Thiel has promised tRump millions. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2024 #8

The VP slot was valuable, worth at least millions. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #15

His nose lube carried just the right hint of minty zest. nt The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #12

A Mike Pence impression H2O Man Jul 2024 #13

He had to be meaner and nastier than anyone else. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #18

Yes but Trump would not give away something so valuable. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #21

I'm sure there was some kind of compensation involved. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #22

Cruel, mean, nasty person and a huge amount of cash. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #26

Does Vance have a young daughter? Talitha Jul 2024 #20

Yes he does have a daughter (b. 2021) n/t IzzaNuDay Jul 2024 #25

This is about Peter Thiel and dark money... JCMach1 Jul 2024 #23

Appears to be the consensus. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #27

And not just Thiel TommyT139 Jul 2024 #89

Vance sounds like a disgusting busy little bee. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #97

He's short greymattermom Jul 2024 #28

Not good looking so won't threaten Trump. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #29

Vance: "hi Donald, have you met my close friend Peter Thiel?" CincyDem Jul 2024 #31

Trump: "Tell him cash only." Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #33

lol. Unmarked used bills only. CincyDem Jul 2024 #35

Yes Trump would be very careful. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #36

Maybe he made him an offer he couldn't refuse? AntiFascist Jul 2024 #32

What kind of offer? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #34

I always get in trouble for pushing conspiracy theories... AntiFascist Jul 2024 #39

I am asking for speculation. We don't know the answer yet. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #41

My only question is: Is Vance a swallower or a spitter? nt albacore Jul 2024 #37

Wouldn't surprise at all if this was part of the audition. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #38

Vance is an ultra-MAGA extremist who's ready to help Trump pass his Project 2025 agenda. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #40

Vance can do all the dirty work and heavy lifting. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #44

Big skinny liar blamed Biden for the shooting. applegrove Jul 2024 #42

Not just liars, ruthless sociopaths. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #75

Spawns of Putin. Sociopath's fluffers. applegrove Jul 2024 #80

Exactly, Putin has trained them well. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #83

Peter Thiel Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #43

Seems like all roads lead back to Peter Thiel. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #45

Yep Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #46

Trump's new handler. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #47

Supreme Court nomination is what he wants. Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #48

VP AND SC justice spots must have cost Thiel a great deal of money. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #49

Isn't that supposed to be illegal? Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #51

Rewards are legal. Trump has total immunity anyway. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #53

That's right I forgot. I bet the founding fathers are rolling in their graves. Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #57

Hard to keep up with all the "get out of jail free" cards the judges give Trump. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #60

Absolutely Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #63

I hope you are right. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #72

I think Vance got the job when he blamed Biden for the assassination attempt. DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #50

That may have be a piece of it. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #56

Does JD have any young daughters ? DemocraticPatriot Jul 2024 #59

So what did Vance have to do to get the VP slot ? He gave trump a blowjob ? stonecutter357 Jul 2024 #52

Sex and large sums of cash. You are getting close. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #58

You say that like it's a joke, JoseBalow Jul 2024 #68

Yeah, what does the Fox Multi Level Marketing Firm have on him? Initech Jul 2024 #55

Putin, Thiel, and Musk wanted him. Trump genuflected. blm Jul 2024 #61

Hard to say no to the Holy Trinity. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #62

I think scotus and the heritage group did a quid pro quo ecstatic Jul 2024 #64

This is a given. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #76

Probably nothing. Murdoch, Musk and another oligarch wanted him. CanonRay Jul 2024 #65

Yes of course, Vance's minders cut the deal. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #74

Not Sure, Sir, But I Expect He Finished It With 'The ARISTOCRATS!' The Magistrate Jul 2024 #67

Bravo! JoseBalow Jul 2024 #69

I don't know GaYellowDawg Jul 2024 #71

Be beholden to silicone valley tax chiselers. GreenWave Jul 2024 #78

Probably the Christian right chose him Emile Jul 2024 #79

Trump doesn't care about the abortion issue. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #81

He can't win without the Christian right vote. Emile Jul 2024 #82

Yes, but Trump would demand more than just that piece from his VP. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #84

True, but I still think the Christian right chose this guy. Emile Jul 2024 #85

Vance is backed by Thiel, who is anti-democracy. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #87

Kiss Trump's yuge ass Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2024 #86

Well yes all the VP hopefuls did that, it was a disgusting display. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #88

Apparently, he was better at it then Tim Scott doc03 Jul 2024 #91

Sell out women and democracy TheProle Jul 2024 #95

Yep. Vance ticked all the boxes and brought big cash. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #96