Newt’s good, but not for VP. (1) Too old. (2) Too much baggage surrounding prior marriage and breakup. The campaign would be a hot mess.
A high-level cabinet position, or Chief Of Staff would work.
I agree. Newt wouldn’t bring any constituency to the ticket that Trump doesn’t already have, and as you say, the socon drag might actually hurt. However, as chief of staff, Newt would fill gaps Trump has in the realm of Congress and its workings.