Democrats are worried about a potential Trump VP pick that could hurt Biden, say insiders.

As the race to determine who will be Donald Trump’s running mate in the upcoming election gains momentum, speculation is rife about who the former president could choose. With multiple potential candidates being vetted, one name stands out as the one Democrats “fear” the most.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio, a staunch ally of Trump since their rivalry in the 2016 presidential primaries, has emerged as a top contender for the VP spot. Political insiders believe that Rubio’s Latino heritage could significantly boost Trump’s appeal among Hispanic voters, potentially tipping the scales in the former president’s favor.

Announcing the next phase of the running mate search, Trump’s campaign has requested documents from several potential contenders, including Rubio. GOP strategist Matt Wolking, a former member of Trump’s 2020 campaign team, praises Rubio as an effective communicator with a strong appeal to suburban and independent voters.

Rubio’s experience as a leader on the Senate Intelligence Committee is seen as a valuable asset that could help Trump rein in rogue agencies. However, concerns have been raised about Rubio’s past criticisms of Trump, particularly during the 2016 campaign and in the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol protests.

Despite these concerns, experts believe that Rubio’s downsides are not significant enough to outweigh his potential benefits as Trump’s running mate. While there are questions about Rubio’s alignment with Trump’s ideology, his track record in states like Virginia and Minnesota during past campaigns suggests that he could be a strong asset to the Republican ticket.

Among other potential VP candidates under consideration are House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.

With Trump indicating that he will likely announce his running mate at the Republican National Convention in July, the anticipation continues to grow as the political landscape takes shape for the upcoming election. Stay tuned to see who will ultimately join Trump on the 2024 Republican Party ticket.