Related topic: I understand that it’s constitutionally-sound if Trump’s VP pick also took over the role of House Speaker. If Newt was the VP pick, he could pick up where he left off years ago. It would help Trump avoid blockades in Congress from Ryan.
As for McConnell, he and many others haven’t received enough postcards from irate voters.
Newts age is often given by those opposed to him as VP. What are the rules if a VP resigns in the middle of 2nd term and needs to be replaced with a younger person?
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Nita, I am not familiar with such a thing myself, in the context of serving in two positions, as VP and Speaker. BlackElk is the sage of FR, imho, and can verify.
I believe it is true that any citizen can serve as Speaker, if only he manage to be elected by the House of Representatives. Don’t know about serving both positions, since in line for the presidency involves three separate tiers.
There should be a place for Newt Gingrich, with TRUMP, and Newt has certainly invested in polishing his overall image since his photo fiasco with Pelosi, and made himself ready to serve again, even in a “kitchen cabinet”.