"CPAC Showdown: Trump's Potential Running Mates Vie for VP Spot"

Potential contenders for Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 election, including Sen. Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, Rep. Byron Donalds, Gov. Kristi Noem, and Rep. Elise Stefanik, are actively praising the former president and making campaign appearances with him, leading to speculation that they are auditioning for the vice presidential nod. Trump has indicated that at least a half dozen contenders, including three former rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, are on his short list for running mate. While the contenders are playing coy about their potential roles, seasoned Republican strategists view their appearances on the campaign trail as screen tests for the vice presidential position.