Posted on 06/24/2016 11:59:42 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump may do something that’s never been done before – hey may name members of his cabinet ahead of the general election.
When radio host Hugh Hewitt made the suggestion Thursday morning, Trump said he “liked the idea.”
“I think I might be inclined to do that,” he said.
In particular, Hewitt noted it could be a smart campaign move that would prove to nervous conservative voters that he is putting together a serious team to take on national security issues. The Republican nominee has already released his choices for the Supreme Court - a list that was received warmly by conservatives.
However, CNN analyst and former President Obama adviser David Axelrod noted on Thursday that Trump naming his cabinet early could come back to bite him, especially if one if those people makes a huge gaffe ahead of the election.
Trump also weighed in on his potential vice presidential picks on Thursday morning. Hewitt suggested Sen. Tom Cotton and Gov. Chris Christie, both of whom has a record of taking on terrorism, would be helpful in terms of national security. The candidate agreed, but it looks like we're going to have to wait a bit before he is ready to make an official announcement.
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I love when he does the..."Maybe I'll do that".
Hillary's dirty little research people get all excited.
So the MSM and the Liberals (redundant) can spin their wheels digging dirt on THEM!
Just having his bit of fun with the second-rate radio announcer.
Not VP, but AG or SOS? maybe? Got keep suspense for VP
In this case Axelrod is correct.
There is no good reason to name anyone at this time. It’s not going to sway the electorate in your direction. Trump is going to have to earn their trust, which he has been doing.
Bring back Rumsfield....
I love it when Trump plays ‘kitty paw’ with the media twits...ROFL!!!
I think we can start using "Presumptive President elect", Donald Trump.
Just line them all up to speak at the convention and let the MSM guess Hint that any one of speakers MIGHT hold an office in his administration and wait. Everyone will be discussing it for weeks ! All will be asked to be on the Sunday talk shows etc. etc
“former President Obama adviser David Axelrod noted on Thursday that Trump naming his cabinet early could come back to bite him,”
Like Axlegrease has any following today!
He must be somewhat nervous, or else Manafort is.
This would rain down chow for the dogs of media against everyone of them, but please the cupcakes like Ryan, Romney and the donor class of other globalists.
It wouldn’t be unprecedented for Trump to name one or more cabinet members. W all but promised Colin Powell would be his SOS.
Hasn’t he already dropped Christie’s name as a potential AG. This is not the first time Trump has shown an interest in naming cabinet considerations in advance. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if he does so
VP nominee wont happen until the convention.
Name a cabinet before a running mate?
Actually, I believe him. Trump is good to dangle such notions but wait until he clenches the vote, IMO
TRiUMPh
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Making AMERICA safe again
Making AMERICA smart again
FOR ALL GREAT AMERICANS
Making AMERICA one nation again, Under one God, One Flag, One Constitution.
We'd have the birth certificate and the missing emails in 15 minutes.
Jay Sekulow for Attorney General ... A win on both competence and Constitutional perspective and communication skills.
Ted Cruz to wipe out most Regulatory Agencies and their Regulations.
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