Posted on 07/05/2016 4:43:28 PM PDT by monkapotamus
As Donald Trump widened his pool of potential running mates this weekend, two candidates -- Mike Pence and Newt Gingrich - have seen their stock rise inside Trump Tower with less than two weeks until the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
"Pence and Gingrich are the two that most fulfill Trump's acknowledgement that he wants to find a governing partner, someone who can pass legislation," an individual familiar with conversations about the vice presidential search told NBC News.
While discussion has intensified over the merits of the two potential picks, there is still vigorous debate within the campaign over other contenders in the mix, including Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. And sources close to Trump caution that the decision ultimately lies with a candidate often known to place more emphasis on his own instincts than on the advice of others.
But inside the campaign, there's a vocal camp advocating for Pence, the governor of Indiana, who some believe could solidify Trump's support across the Midwest.
Sources also tell NBC News that Gingrich, who is actively being vetted for the role, has built a close working relationship with many in Trump's inner circle -- particularly Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Ivanka's husband and now-key confidante to the presumptive nominee, speaking with both frequently and sometimes multiple times a day...
But a source with knowledge of the campaign's VP deliberations tells NBC that backers of Mike Pence have worked to sell him as the candidate who can shore up the Rust Belt in the general election...
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GO NEWT GO
Gingrich is a Globalist.
He’s a relic from decades ago.
Typical RINO cult behavior.
NAFTA.
Globalist.
People should read Gingrich’s preface to Toffler’s “Third Wave” - FIRST edition - where he calls for the abolition of nations and the creation of a new civilization. He does this while invoking the “revolutionary spirit” of the founders.
He’s a Globalist CFR mole sent to manipulate Trump or to destroy him or his Nationalist mission to Make America Great.
I like them both. After Newt was kicked out of Congress, he underwent a conversion and became a born again Christian.
I have been watching Pence. He has been quite solid in Indiana.
I would take either on, but prefer Pence.
Gengrich in the elder statesman’s role as special envoy to the Congress or some such.
Gingrich, not Gengrich, and one instead of on.
I like Michael Flynn for vp
Hoping this is Newt's new home for the next 4 years.
Between these two, Pence is somewhat better on immigration than Gingrich, but that’s not saying a lot.
Newt seems to be getting better. It has to be at least a month since he last bashed Trump.
I want Newt but I suspect it will be Pence.
Newt will have a place in the new administration. V.P. may not be the best use of his talents.
It would be silly not to use him. Donald Trump is not silly.
Yes I would make Newt SOS except he may be too old for all the travel. Security advisor is another possibility.
Maybe put him in as Chief advisor on legislative affairs. Maybe as head of the security council.
Newt may not even want it going by the article.
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