Last year Feb. 25, 2011: Gingrich says Allen West would be considered as his running mate

The Daily Caller ^ | February 25, 2011

[My Favorite Headache]

DREAM TEAM

[Names Ash Housewares]

Newt ain’t exactly my dream but West sure as hell would improve the situation.

[Old Sarge]

YES! Sounds like a plan to me!

[Michael Barnes]

SOLID, solid donations from me if that turns out to be the case. For me, its that “Dick Cheney” balance I am looking for and Col. West delivers.

[Leep]

Go West young man.

[big'ol_freeper]

Next...

[KJC1]

I would LOVE to see that happen! We need no-nonsense people in charge, not pandering silly putty jellyfish.

[Hugin]

My personal choice would be John Kasich. He knows budget issues better than anyone except maybe Newt. They worked together for years in Congress. He would help ease worries establishment types so they might support Newt, or at least not try to sabotage him. Plus he now has exectutive experience and would help with Ohio. Obama must win Ohio to be reelected.

[volunbeer]

You have to admit..... Gingrich and West would look like Reagan squared on the campaign trail. Talk about two firebreathers that would not pull punches.

[jafojeffsurf]

Not sold on Newt, but I do like the thought of Allen, Might be enough to make sure Newt stays small government instead of following in his heroes of large government. That could sell me some but I will not be jumping up and down.

[Shelayne]

*looking for the “like” button*

Yes!

[nodumbblonde]

Just give me a minute to savor the thought of a West/Biden debate...

Ahhhh!

[llandres]

Winner!!!

[LTC.Ret]

I think West would make an excellent VP. Plus, West would be a viable Candidate for Prez in 2020 after Newt’s 8 years -— instead of starting completely over like we did when the Bush/Cheney team left office.

[Salvavida]

Ok, I’m in. You had me at “West”.

Wow, just wow.

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

[hosepipe]

Gingrich / Palin would be much better..
or even Gingrich / Bachmann

[My Favorite Headache]

Takes the race card out of NBC News’ teleprompters for the election as well...we have had our first half black President...why not our first 100% BLACK Vice President?

[al baby]

And Sarah Palin can make samichs and cookies

[reed13]

ok I have a question related to Newt’s VP pick. Given that he is in his mid/late 60s does anyone think that he might be lining up whoever he picks for the run after only 4 years in office? I wouldn’t put it past him to think along these lines and believe for that reason alone that he may actually pick Palin, BUT I only give that 60-70% odds right now.

Your thoughts?