Probably because it isn’t true but he wishes it was.
He was the one surprise name on the recent Breitbart poll for SOS preferences.
I would be very happy with this pick — at least it isn’t Romney.
I believe Trump may have allowed it because he was trying to calm the waters, after the storm about Romney.
And .. the article doesn’t clarify what state he represents. I know his name, but he’s not representing where I live in CA.
IT SHOULD BE IMPERATIVE .. YOU CAN ONLY SELECT A CONGRESS PERSON FROM A REPUBLICAN STATE .. BECAUSE THAT ALLOWS THE GOV. OF THAT STATE TO APPOINT A REPLACEMENT FROM THE REPUBLICAN RANKS.