Newt is continually the smartest guy in the room - politically, historically, and by any other measurement.
Lest we forget, in the post-Reagan years there is NOBODY who accomplished more than Newt did with his Contract with America in 100 days. He is the author of that blueprint and he got it done.
I have reservations about Trump like many of you, but my focus is on defeating the left and stalling/reversing their agenda that has seemingly taken over despite a GOP controlled congress. Newt would be the ideal person to take this on.
However, Newt does not have to be VP to do this. Chief of Staff or even senior advisor to Trump would put him in play. Trump needs to be strategic about his VP choice and find someone who will help him in all states (not just one). I think Trump will do far better in the rust belt and blue collar states than people think and if he (by himself) puts those in play the calculations say pick someone who is worth a few points in each state. While I think he should pick the best person possible - all things being equal - I hope he finds a female VP candidate.
It’s the smart political choice for optics and the right one might be worth a few points in each state. Only problem is that I don’t see many suggestions that are very exciting.
The Trump optics are fine right now.
Everyone in both parties get all excited about the VP nominee before it is announced. Then in October few give a rip. Palin is about the only VP candidate in a generation that has turned heads.