 Now, Derek Muller, who's a law professor at Notre Dame, said, Florida is a large state, and a state that you hope to carry, right? The amendment could prove to be a headache for the two candidates if Trump taps Rubio as his running mate. Legal experts say there are loopholes to get around the rule, which many strategists argue could be worth it, given the background and experience the senator could bring to a potential ticket.