GOP Gov. Doug Burgum potential running mate for former President Trump

Key Points

• Burgum's record as a state executive and business leader
• His ability to communicate effectively on television
• Similarities in business background to Trump

Pros

• Successful two-term governor of an energy- and agricultural-producing state
• Championed education reform, tax cuts, and government reform
• Built a tech company in the Midwest heartland
• Strong communicator with a no-drama demeanor

Cons

• Lacks name recognition
• From a small, heavily Republican state
• Potential scrutiny over absence from North Dakota
• Media speculation over his role in the campaign

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