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Gingrich 'actively lobbying' to be Trump's running mate: report
The Hill ^ | 7/8/2016 | Harper Neidig

Posted on 07/10/2016 4:26:28 AM PDT by HomerBohn

Edited on 07/10/2016 6:08:11 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is reportedly on Donald Trump's shortlist of vice presidential candidates, is

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cfr; findanotherone; nonewt; now
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The Council On Foreign Relations member Gingrich is really lusting after that second spot on the Trump ticket. The GOP backroom powers may be foisting Newtie on Trump in order to make his candidacy more palatable to them. Much like their insertion of Cheney on Bush II's candidacy. They want Newtie to be the puppeteer who will be pulling Trump's strings.

Don't fall for this Trump! You can do much better than this political insider.

Gingrich's tenure as Speaker and his marriage are bad propaganda.

1 posted on 07/10/2016 4:26:29 AM PDT by HomerBohn
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To: HomerBohn

NO TO NEWTIE !


2 posted on 07/10/2016 4:27:49 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: HomerBohn

Trump’s smart to flatter and involve Newt—but not put him on his ticket.

Jeff Sessions is the obvious route to go.


3 posted on 07/10/2016 4:29:53 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: HomerBohn

Gingrich is too old, and has too much Clinton era baggage. I’d rather see General Flynn as VP. Gingrich could be Chief of Staff or something.


4 posted on 07/10/2016 4:30:44 AM PDT by euram
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To: HomerBohn

Newt often shoots from the lip. It’s a bad choice, for that and other reasons. One being Newt would be most valuable in some other role, with his knowledge of how DC politicking works.


5 posted on 07/10/2016 4:31:29 AM PDT by grania
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To: euram

Gen FLYNN, I agree.


6 posted on 07/10/2016 4:31:53 AM PDT by codder too
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YES!!! Gen Flynn as Veep! And James “Mad Dog” Mattis as Def Sec!!!


7 posted on 07/10/2016 4:33:39 AM PDT by ObozoMustGo2012 (q15.)
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To: HomerBohn

If Trump picks Newt I won’t vote . Flame away .


8 posted on 07/10/2016 4:35:34 AM PDT by sushiman
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newt has been one of the few insiders who has not treated trump poorly. he has a lot to offer. to take on entrenched interests trump is going to need those that understand the differing motivations and is willing to cross the power block represented by Romney, Bush and McCain...


9 posted on 07/10/2016 4:35:35 AM PDT by PCPOET7
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10 posted on 07/10/2016 4:38:26 AM PDT by EEGator
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Better choice: Gen. Flynn.


11 posted on 07/10/2016 4:38:27 AM PDT by Diogenesis ("When a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced.")
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“newt has been one of the few insiders who has not treated trump poorly.”

Maybe deliberately?


12 posted on 07/10/2016 4:40:15 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: HomerBohn

Newt’s like a stalking crazy ex-girlfriend. If he’s rejected, there’s no telling what he might do. If he’s nominated, there’s no telling what he might do. He should never have been given the scent of the VP spot.


13 posted on 07/10/2016 4:43:02 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck ( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
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To: 9YearLurker

Jeff Sessions is pushing Gen Flynn.

At his rallies, Trump often mentions Eisenhower.


14 posted on 07/10/2016 4:45:58 AM PDT by newfreep
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To: newfreep

Do you have a source on that?


15 posted on 07/10/2016 4:46:24 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: HomerBohn

Gingrich, You’re Hired!

There are no good VP choices.
Gingrich, Joni, or Palin.


16 posted on 07/10/2016 4:46:46 AM PDT by TheNext (Hillary Hurts Children & Women)
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Newt needs to lose some weight.


17 posted on 07/10/2016 4:48:05 AM PDT by palmer (Net "neutrality" = Obama turning the internet over to foreign enemies)
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To: ObozoMustGo2012; euram; codder too

What are the Democrat Flynn’s positions on anything besides national security?


18 posted on 07/10/2016 4:50:23 AM PDT by Pinkbell (Liberal tolerance only extends to people they agree with.)
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To: 9YearLurker

It was on a Sat thread here on Gen Flynn...so it must be true.

Actually, I’m warming to the idea of an aggressive General as VP to oversee the destruction of the muzzoids.The symbolic image of Flynn as VP sends a powerful message

Definitely not Newt who can better serve as CoS and help push legislation thru Congress.


19 posted on 07/10/2016 4:50:26 AM PDT by newfreep
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Newt would be the absolute worst running mate, and would self-destruct and bury the campaign within weeks.


20 posted on 07/10/2016 4:50:48 AM PDT by montag813
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