Posted on 11/19/2016 11:17:21 AM PST by Mariner
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald J. Trump on Saturday moved to mend fences with political rivals after a divisive campaign, meeting with Mitt Romney, who had scathingly criticized him during the race as “a phony” and “a fraud,” to discuss naming him as secretary of state.
The outreach signaled a change in tone one day after Mr. Trump moved to elevate hard-liners to pivotal national security positions. It was not clear whether Mr. Trump would offer the State Department post to Mr. Romney, or whether Mr. Romney, who has broken sharply with him on Russia, free trade and other issues, would accept if he did.
But some strategists argued that merely by reaching out to Mr. Romney, Mr. Trump was demonstrating an openness to new people and ideas, even from the unlikeliest of sources. It may also be intended to inject the sort of unpredictability and spectacle into the transition process that the president-elect thrives on.
During a weekend of transition talks at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Mr. Trump was scheduled to hold a series of discussions with what his aides described as a diverse array of potential advisers. The conversations were aimed at demonstrating that the president-elect was willing to look beyond his loyal inner circle to fill his administration.
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The US has a history of independent thinking SoS. They are 4th in the line of Presidential succession.
I hope it is just to learn what not to do.
Romney has no place in anything.
Does ROMNEY have the art of the deal to make treaties that support TRUMP’S foreign policies? His public statements indicate a resounding “NO.”
No job for Mitt! #neverromney
Only one job -— fix the VA
Romney has a history of timidity and polish.
The timidity side can be strengthened under orders and support from the POTUS.
Not even Secretary of the Treasury?
I nominate Mitt Romney for Secretary of Space.
He was rude and embarrassed himself!
If President Trump has a small number of people with Romney-like views, that may be harmless. Put them in charge of Education, Energy, and EPA until those posts are eliminated. If Trump chooses too many big government liberals like Mitt Romney, I will worry.
“In short, I can think of no good reason to include Romney in any capacity in Trump’s cabinet or staff. I’m amazed this meeting is even taking place. “
There was a time when the various security organizations were told they couldn’t make deals with criminals. (I think President Carter did this.) Sources needed to be as pure as the driven snow. Unfortunately, people who are pure and wonderful don’t have access to anything of value to the security organizations. So, they went back to dealing with criminals and low-lifes.
The other wonderfully qualified people have nothing to trade. Trump is a deal maker. You can be assured that Mitt has something Trump wants or needs. He’ll sit down with the Devil to get it. Isn’t that the kind of man we need?
You make a logical point.
Romney can show leadership but deep down he is a follower.
Trump could enable him to understand his flaws and be a productive member of service.
You can tell who is in command position in that photo.
Don’t do it. Please, don’t do it. Romney is a fraud and a RINO. He is a status quo establishment tool.
Totally agree with you...
It has been 1 1/2 hr. since their scheduled meeting...hope is is finished and the media can calm down and begin treating Trump and Pence with some respect.
Trump is a genius. He has devolved the press into whirling dervishes, as they shout Chaos! Turmoil! Rollercoaster! Scrambling! Disarray! Stalled! Upended!
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