Gingrich in pole position to join Trump presidential ticket, say conservatives

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.

Not according to this.

I am not aware of any voting taking place in Louisiana today.

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Virginia -- Primary Election Day June 14, 2016 Colorado -- State Primary Election Election Notes:(Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) June 28, 2016
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Politics in D.C. is a game most Americans have no clue about...It's cut throat, drag ass..down and dirty. Period!

People have been killed for places at the table in D.C. Don't anyone here....think anything else. Or just lie to yourself....!!

I don't trust D.T. as far as I can throw him....But I will vote for him...because the alternative is a bitch in a pantsuit....

Ditto that..FRiend!!

My kids....I fear for.

My friends kids...

My families kids.......

Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington, Franklin, Adams, etc...etc....Never would never would believe where this country as gone.....

" “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” “A Republic, if you can keep it.”

I’m sorry. I just can’t get past the mental image of Gingrich on a pole.

Note to author: By any chance, do you know Thomas Lifson? Sometimes I have a hard time reading his work, too. Y’all should talk. Or maybe you already have.

This just needs to stop. It’s clearly a case of emo abuse of your readers.

“Valerie Jarrett fingered as the source of leak on Hillary’s...”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3268157/posts

It’s obvious to me that The Donald has good instincts and will pick wisely.

Having said that, it’s also obvious that’s he’s hoping there’ll be a “Who Should Mr. Trump Choose As VP?” survey from FReepers to ensure he makes a wise choice in this historical endeavor. (Yes, I’m a mind reader. He’s sitting on the edge of his seat right now, as we speak.)

Any takers?

It's healthy to ask questions....

It's very healthy to ask questions of our "leaders".

We've been lied to untold amount of times...by our "leaders".

I'm tired of it...

I expect to be screwed and knifed in the back by most politician's.

That's just what they do....for the most part.

Elected "officials"..are mostly in it for the rewards...Meaning $$$$.

Some...or very few are in it..to be patriotic. To actually serve their county, state, country.....

What's in it...for Trump? I've many questions....And watching and listening to him lately...I'm greatly wondering...what exactly is he trying to do.

I've had full on Trump supporter's question his moves here lately...

I will vote for any jackass against the Dims....but I have questions.

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