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7:49Now PlayingDonald Trump's vice presidential contenders attempt to woo Trump with the thing that matters most to him, how much many they can bring in. Jordan Uhl and Yasmin Kahn break it down on The Damage Report.
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To Woo Trump, VP Contenders Show Off Their Rich Friends
"During his 2016 campaign, Donald J. Trump orchestrated a takeover of the Republican Party in part by blasting wealthy political donors as the root of corruption and delivering a populist message that appealed to working-class voters.
Eight years later, one of his key decision points in choosing a running mate is connections to the superrich.
As the end of the selection process approaches, with an announcement expected in the next two weeks after months of suggestion and misdirection, Republican hopefuls are looking to convince Mr. Trump that they have the financial backing behind them that could help swing the race.
There are other factors that could make for a good match. Mr. Trump is said to be considering candidates with discipline on the campaign trail, who will not steal his precious spotlight and would fare well in a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris."
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