Florida man Trump could pick Rubio as a running mate, but it would create problems

Published July 15, 2024 9:30am ET



MILWAUKEE — Florida Man Donald Trump could select fellow Florida Man Marco Rubio as his running mate, but it makes winning November more complicated.

This involves one of the most misunderstood parts of the Constitution, the second clause of the 12th Amendment: “The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves.”

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