the Cruzlosers just can't let Felito go.
Posted on 06/07/2016 7:42:59 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Newt Gingrich’s prospects of joining the Republican presidential ticket as Donald Trump’s running mate are expected to get a boost from mega donor Sheldon Adelson, say three conservatives with links to Gingrich or the casino billionaire.
Adelson has pledged $100m to back Trump’s White House bid – and the sources familiar with Adelson and Gingrich said they think close ties between the two men who share ardent and hawkish pro-Israel views, should help the former House speaker’s chances.
Adelson has long been close to Gingrich, who had a hand in convincing him to back Trump last month, and the Las Vegas mogul is known as a hands-on donor.
“Given Adelson’s respect for Newt and that Gingrich encouraged Adelson to back Trump, it would make sense that Adelson has been pushing Gingrich for vice-president,” said one senior Republican operative who talks to Gingrich fairly often.
“Clearly Adelson knows Gingrich’s long-standing commitment to Israel, and having him on the ticket would give him great comfort,” said Rick Tyler, a former Gingrich press aide who stays in touch with him. Tyler, an analyst with MSNBC, said: “It would not surprise me if Adelson was promoting Newt for vice-president.”
Michael Epstein, a Maryland donor close to Adelson, who said last month he would vote for Trump but “hold my nose and pray”, feels better about Gingrich. “He’s extremely knowledgeable on foreign policy issues and understands the legislative process very well,” he said.
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Just say no to Newt. Too much baggage, too loose with his mouth, and his wife. Ugh.
More like a polecat position . . .
Not that I think Donald ever had him on his veep short list in the first place.
IMO, Trump has known for a long time who his pick will be...and it will be unexpected and at the same time absolutely applauded by Republicans of all stripes at the convention.
Leni
Newt on a pole? My eyes.........
There are a few camps pushing various individuals... Roger Stone wants Sessions...others want Newt, etc. The Don will keep the decision secret to create enough buzz to stump the media... once again. I’ve heard rumours last week of Newt... definitely. But again, these are DC folks.. and Trump is not of DC.
Do people at DU believe that?
He better not be after his ridiculous comments recently
No conservative I know, or heard of...
Why must we post "push" non-news articles?
Sometimes I wonder about some so-called Freepers.
Up to now, the Class of 2011 haven't been suspect.
But can you tell us, in 20 words or less WHY you thought repeating propaganda was useful or significant at this site?
It sure isn't even mildly interesting news to me.
Some Freepers watch the campaign organization closely.
If you don't or just don't like the subject of this thread, why in the world did you waste precious time reading or commenting on it?
Go away.
Make this a year of change for the Pubs. Find a younger VP
candidate and one that could be groomed for a future run.
I tend to agree with you. But the consensus of people on FR go ape sh#t crazy now if one says this.
nd I don’t discount that Trump is in the tank.....with the Clinton’s.
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I tend to agree with you. But the consensus of people on FR go ape sh#t crazy now if one says this.
For the love of Pete, give it up and get over it, already. Jeez.
When he first announced, I thought that was a possibility. I knew little about Trump, and it crossed my mind.
Anyone who still believes that, even considers it in the slightest after all we have seen during this campaign, needs their head examined.
Wow...thanks for proving my point, and it only took eight minutes. I will trust Osage Orange’s instincts since, like me, they’ve been here on FR for 16 years.
And just this week Grinrich joins the Leftists in calling Trump a racist. He’s not with it. He does not understand LaRaza and P.C. Shoots from the lip. God only knows what he’ll say. He’s an indoctrinated globalist and a cultural liberal these days.
the Cruzlosers just can't let Felito go.
I like Newt, he is another one who smacks the crap out of the media.
Totally agree with you about Gingrich. Funny thing is...just reading the above...one could be talking about Trump.
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