Perry has the next month or so to regain his footing, and his support. If he can't, then he too is over.
That leaves Cain as the viable remaining candidate around which the conservative GOP base can coalesce. ( Unless of course, Palin decides to make a late entry. Then it's a whole new ballgame.) Right now, he's about a 3-1 choice for the nomination...
So it's not unreasonable to think about a possible GOP ticket. and surprisingly, Newt as Cain's VP seems to work.
Yes, Newt's had some stumbles, and has occasionally strayed off the conservative reservation. But he is brilliant, and articulate.
More importantly , while Cain is a real outsider, Newt is the consummate DC "insider" and his knowledge of how the government ( especially Congress) works will be invaluable to a President Cain. It's somewhat similar to the relationship between Bush and Cheney, and that was a successful pairing. We do know that Cain and Newt do genuinely like each other..the basis for the relatiuonship is already in place.
A President Cain is likely to have both a GOP controlled House and Senate, and a solid relationship with the congressional leadership is crucial to implementing a real conservative agenda.
BTW..the 12th amendment concern of both coming from the same state can easily be handled...Cheney changed his residence, and Newt could easily change his..
Another reason why it's an advantage. The VP's single most important job is to be ready to be president, either permanently, or via a temporary transition via the 25th amendment. We are all aware of Cain's amazing story of fighting cancer, and by all accounts he is indeed cured. Nevertheless, it is vital that his VP be ready to step in, and Newt is surely capable of doing that, providing a seamles transition.
So think of possible VP choices for Cain, and see how they compare against Newt.
And I now have this thread to prove that I first thought of the idea...(g)
Up the medication.
The GOP could certainly do worse.
Both are intelligent, accomplished, and get it.
I actually like this combination.....particularly for the same reason you have noted...that Gingrich has the experience necessary for getting things done within the governmental bureaucracy.
I would happily support such a ticket. Doesn’t mean it’s my favorite, but it would be a good one (i.e. ABR).
Tossing it back, no thanks.
I like it and it would get my vote. Excellent write up!!!
:-)
I would not vote for someone for VPOTUS whom I wouldn’t also vote for POTUS, so, given that, I wouldn’t vote for Gingrich.
I like a lot about Newt, but his willingness to accomodate the other side when they are clearly wrong (a la Pelosi on the couch wrapped in Gorebal warming), and his personal ethics issues would rule him out for me.
Yes - Cain/Bolton is a winner.
Hardly!
Check the time against the time of your post... :)
Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:30:31 AM · 37 of 50 Errant to ilovesarah2012
At this time, I'd vote for him. Maybe Sarah will agree to the VP if she doesn't run for POTUS.
Newt might make a decent VP.
Cain over Newt for POTUS for now...
Rather see Santorum as VP (actually I wouldn’t mind him in the top spot). Gingrich has too much baggage & has taken too many questionable positions.
Gingrich is a Global Warming Alarmist Believer .... I hope not
Perry isn’t a believer
Cain? his answer and behavior hinges on this
I always liked Cain, but looking for definitive info on his stand regarding this. Don’t want to hear he just doesn’t want to do something now due to the economy.
The EPA and other federal agencies are taking away our freedom in the name of the planet. That is religion and we need someone who is going to smack them down.
I had been thinking the same thing. Cain/Gingrich!!! They compliment each other well with their strengths/weaknesses.
Id rather see Newt on the cabinet but whoever runs against the current junta will get my vote. Herman sounded great on Beck this morning.
Why drag Cain down into unelectable status by saddling him with Gingrich/Pelosi?
Whither Marco Rubio? I thought he was the heir presumptive?
Cain/Rubio 2012.