Posted on 12/06/2016 10:39:22 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Sources tell #morningjoe: ‘Wide open’ field for State candidates, Romney at the top of the list https://t.co/fuXVALiXo4— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) December 6, 2016
The field of candidates for secretary of State in Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump's Taiwan phone call distracts from real issues over China Dem urges Biden to run for DNC chair As Congress adjusts to Trump, Iran put under the pressure it deserves MORE's administration is "wide open," according "Morning Joe."
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is fading as a candidate, they added.
Jon Huntsman, a former Republican governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador to China, is reportedly not a serious contender to lead the State Department, while retired Gen. David Petraeus is also no longer a serious candidate.
Trump will meet Tuesday with ExxonMobil CEO Rex W. Tillerson and is "intrigued" with Tillerson's "vast knowledge of the world," according to "Morning Joe."
Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway said Sunday that Trump had "broadened the search" for the nation's top diplomat.
Trump has met with multiple candidates for the post throughout the transition.
The president-elect has faced backlash over his consideration of Romney for secretary of State.
Conway and former Speaker Newt Gingrich have both been critical of Romney, who spoke out strongly against Trump during his presidential campaign.
Doesn’t bother me that Rudy doesnt get SOS.
DOES bother me that Trump is gonna #### him with no position.
Just like he did Christie.
But Rudy deserves better.
Sure hope not.
Mitt Romney is a terrible choice in multiple ways. He would not be loyal to President Trump. He does not have a good feel for the best interests of the United States. And he has too delicate an ego to work with capable people. I don’t agree with his political views, and I do not trust him as a person. Anyone but Mitt.
Which list is Rom on top?
I am really wondering what Trump’s hesitancy with John Bolton really is.... he seems like a great fit for the job.
Romney SUX..... not trust worthy... he is all about himself and his butthole buddy Rayon
Bolton has a wealth of political and military experience who is gritty yet personable and humorous but most importantly A REALIST. A perfect blend for SOS under Trump.
Morning jo(k)e...?
Bolton does not come across well tv... he just doesn’t
Trump needs to realize that he would be hiring Megan Kelly’s alter ego. That Shedog of Fox News worked for him
Let’s see Allan West.
“Romney at the top of the list”
uh, yeah. right. i somehow doubt that if Romney was such a shoo-in the search for SoS would be so “wide open”. Assuming the “wide-open” part is true, i kinda doubt President Trump is super enamored with Romney.
The president elect is speaking with Dr. Kissinger today.
5.56mm
agree...Rudy went into enemy territory and took a lot hits for Trump.
As far as I can tell, Bolton is acceptable. It may be a chemistry thing, but bad chemistry is better than bad personnel. Bolton is not the only acceptable choice, but at least he is acceptable - unlike Mitt.
More fake news. Please, though, NOT romney.
... sources familiar with Trump’s thinking ...
Fake news.
Agreed.
PALEEEEEEASE not Mitt!!
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