 So get ready for something, okay? Just get ready. But Doug Burgum has been incredible. Myra Adams, a former Republican and an op-ed writer for the U.S. political website The Hill, also believes Burgum is the favorite to take it. Despite running in the Republican presidential primary, Governor Burgum doesn't have much of a national profile. She is betting that Trump wants someone photogenic who will staunchly defend him, but who will not outshine him.