Former President Donald Trump is down to a few finalists in his search for a vice presidential running mate for 2024. But once upon a time, most of these shortlisters opposed Trump — and weren’t shy about it. The Washington Post on Tuesday profiled just a few of the things said about him by his running mate contenders before he took office for his term. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), for instance, once said in an interview: “There is definitely an element of Donald Trump’s support that has its basis in racism or xenophobia.” Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest headlines at Raw Sto…