A group of about twenty one lawmakers, political pundits, and failed GOP candidates are in the running to become Donald Trump's running mate in his 2024 presidential campaign, according to a list published by The New York Times this week.
One of the failed GOP candidates vying for vice president — US Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) — has "been getting help" from a prominent Republican who helped Trump take the White House in 2016, The Daily Beast exclusively reported Wednesday.
Per the Beast, GOP political consultant and pollster Kellyanne Conway, who served as the ex-president's Senior Counselor, has "privately encouraged Trump to partner with Scott."
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Three sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet that Conway has confirmed her support of the South Carolina senator, and that Scott is "hoping that her advocacy can carry him across the line."
However, one source says Conway's influence may not mean much.
They told the "Beast that while Conway’s lobbying efforts on Scott’s behalf are authentic—as is her sway with Trump—Scott would be a flawed choice, and Conway’s influence may ultimately 'convince him to make a mistake.'"
The source emphasized, "Here’s the thing about Kellyanne: people dismiss her for a variety of reasons; she’s not particularly smart and doesn’t really come up with a lot of good ideas, she’s always chasing money and that’s what guides her decision making."
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On the other hand, the source also noted that Conway "does have Trump figured out like no one else."
"If anyone can convince him to make a mistake—and later assign blame to someone else—it’s Kellyanne.”
The Beast reports that in addition to Scott, US Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) is also "at the top of Conway’s list to be Trump’s running mate."
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