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Mark Z. Barabak: Trump's vice presidential show and Kennedy's kamikaze mission

Today we discuss evil, lesser evil, secular sainthood and the vice presidential selection process. Now that we know the major-party nominees, who'll be Donald Trump's running mate? I haven't the foggiest idea. And Trump probably doesn't either. Any guesses? Nope. We go through this ritual every four years, amid all sorts of rumors and speculation over who may or may not be on the vice ...
Pins and other merchandise in support of Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on display during a voter rally at St. Cecilia Music Center on Feb. 10, 2024. in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Today we discuss evil, lesser evil, secular sainthood and the vice presidential selection process.

Now that we know the major-party nominees, who'll be Donald Trump's running mate?

I haven't the foggiest idea. And Trump probably doesn't either.

Any guesses?

Nope.

We go through this ritual every four years, amid all sorts of rumors and speculation over who may or may not be on the vice presidential shortlist. The one constant is that, for the most part, those in the know don't speak publicly. And those who speak publicly aren't in the know.

That said, Trump being Trump, things could be somewhat different this time.

How so?

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