How Trump could use Marco Rubio in veepstakes to flex his muscle on DeSantis

A Floridian may not be the easiest choice for vice president for former President Donald Trump, but that’s not stopping him from considering Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his right-hand man. 

Trump has a long list of people he is rumored to be considering for the vice presidency, including Rubio, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), and Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND). However, the 12th Amendment may complicate his pick if he moves forward with Rubio. 

The 12th Amendment prohibits a ticket with two people from the same state being voted upon by that state. 

“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
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