Most VP candidates would not boost Clinton or Trump’s popularity

Published June 23, 2016 3:00pm ET



While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare to reveal their running mates within the next month, a new poll finds that most of the individuals being floated as vice presidential picks could turn away voters if they’re chosen.

Monmouth University tested 12 political figures who’ve recently been the subject of vice presidential speculation and determined that only three of them would have a net-positive impact on the Republican or Democratic ticket by attracting more voters.

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