Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Vice President-elect Pence to Take Over Trump Transition Effort
nyt ^ | November 11, 2016 | MICHAEL D. SHEAR, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and MAGGIE HABERMANNOV

Posted on 11/11/2016 11:08:16 AM PST by Red Steel

Mr. Trump’s administration is being assembled behind the scenes. But like much else in the nation’s capital, little stays secret for long.

The list of names being mentioned as possibilities for crucial posts in Mr. Trump’s cabinet is growing by the hour, giving official Washington what it craves most: a never-ending parlor game as speculation grows about who might actually get the nod.

A big revelation may come soon, according to Mr. Trump himself, who took to Twitter on Friday morning with some news. “Busy day planned in New York,” the president-elect said. “Will soon be making some very important decisions on the people who will be running our government.” ...

For now, the vice president-elect, Mike Pence, will play a more prominent role, according to two advisers to Mr. Trump, as will Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Both Mr. Pence and Mr. Sessions have been involved in the transition since it began, but Mr. Christie’s role may now change, according to the advisers.

...

Mr. Giuliani told CNN on Thursday that he might accept an appointment as attorney general, saying that “there’s probably nobody that knows the Justice Department better than me.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: conservatives; conservativesarehere; nocrissie; pence; sessions; transistion; trump; trumpcabinet; trumpisconservative; trumpsterswereright; trumptransition; youjustneedtolook
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 81-100101-120121-140141-152 next last
To: proust

+1


101 posted on 11/11/2016 12:29:14 PM PST by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 91 | View Replies]

To: kabar
AG has to be Rudy. There's never been anyone in history more prepared to take that office...to steal a line from a failed candidate 😉
102 posted on 11/11/2016 12:29:44 PM PST by Scott from the Left Coast ("Now it's up to the American people to deliver justice")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: LUV W

Pence is a budding superstar.


103 posted on 11/11/2016 12:30:28 PM PST by Scott from the Left Coast ("Now it's up to the American people to deliver justice")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: Afterguard

Without Twitter he may not, probably not, have become President.

Without Twitter, he may not be as successful a President Trump.


104 posted on 11/11/2016 12:31:28 PM PST by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: LUV W

I have...I agree. Guiliiani Has been a great asset during the campaign.


105 posted on 11/11/2016 12:33:33 PM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Troops, ;Our Leaders And Our Nation)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: EDINVA

That speculation is purely based on Jared being on the visit to the WH and seen strolling with Obama’s current chief of staff.

He has zero experience in Washington or politics and I would be shocked if he were given the job.


106 posted on 11/11/2016 12:33:40 PM PST by 9YearLurker
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 97 | View Replies]

To: Red Steel
Good move by Trump. Dropping Christie shows no one, regardless of party affiliation is above the law.
107 posted on 11/11/2016 12:33:59 PM PST by mware (RETIRED)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: napscoordinator

Yes, there’s an ambassador to the Vatican. I remember Ray Flynn of MA fame holding that position. Santorum would be an excellent choice also.

‘Raymond Leo Flynn, known as Ray Flynn, served as Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1984 until 1993. He was later appointed United States Ambassador to the Holy See by President Bill Clinton.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Flynn


108 posted on 11/11/2016 12:34:16 PM PST by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 100 | View Replies]

To: bigbob

I am thinking Rudy for AG, and Christie for Assistant AG. Rudy would easily pass confirmation, and Christie would not have to. Then let Rudy Steer the ship and have Christie expend the energy on the cases.


109 posted on 11/11/2016 12:35:23 PM PST by RainMan (The Liberals think our message is dark, I say to them come to the dark side ... we have cookies)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: Fantasywriter

Now I am excited. I think Santorum would be honored. I am tweeting every hour to trump, pence, kellyanne, etc until they listen to me. Lol.


110 posted on 11/11/2016 12:36:11 PM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 108 | View Replies]

To: dragnet2
Pence and Sessions and he jettisons the RINO Christie? Bull sh*t. Christie and Giuliani have both been assigned vice chairs to the transition team.

Stop with the nonsense. What you're all upset because I didn't say that Chris is now a Vice Chair.

Christie has be jettisoned as Chair. Conservatives Pence and Sessions are now in as the all important Chairs.

I would guess that Trump feels a certain loyalty to Christie and Christie does have some good attributes that can be put to good use as Vice Chair.

But it will be Pence and Sessions who make the final important recommendations to Trump.

That's a good move.

111 posted on 11/11/2016 12:37:54 PM PST by FreeReign
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 92 | View Replies]

To: RainMan

That would be an excellent arrangement. Rudy would be an historically great AG, and Christie as assistant would only make it better.


112 posted on 11/11/2016 12:38:08 PM PST by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 109 | View Replies]

To: Afterguard

I think he does it to keep in touch with WE THE PEOPLE. Do not think he will change...


113 posted on 11/11/2016 12:40:14 PM PST by magna carta
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Vaquero

Rudy in charge of DOJ is far better. The FBI doesn’t make decisions on who and who not to prosecute. Lynch deferred to Comey on Hillary knowing what he would do.


114 posted on 11/11/2016 12:40:28 PM PST by kabar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 93 | View Replies]

To: napscoordinator

I hope your tweets get through! Agree that Santorum would be honored; it’s a rare and no doubt unforgettable experience.


115 posted on 11/11/2016 12:40:59 PM PST by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 110 | View Replies]

To: Fantasywriter

Thanks. Fingers crossed. Prayers going out. :-)


116 posted on 11/11/2016 12:44:48 PM PST by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 115 | View Replies]

To: Vince Ferrer

Is the pedo stuff for real? I was hoping it was just a planted distraction from the rest of the massive fraud and treason. If it is true, these kids need to be saved asap.

While it would bring down a circle of influential rats, it will demoralize the people.


117 posted on 11/11/2016 12:46:08 PM PST by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: RoosterRedux
Comments at source are so bitter they are snicker-worthy.

Makes me wonder, cause I don't read it, if the NYT is a coloring book? If it is, the commenters are coloring way outside the lines! Lunatics abounding on the site!

118 posted on 11/11/2016 12:48:20 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 33 | View Replies]

To: FreeReign

Stop the bull sh*t. I couldn’t care less what they do with Christie. Fact is you’re on record as suggesting Trump took “Levin’s” advise when Christie along with Giuliani was moved to vice chair.

You’re FOS.


119 posted on 11/11/2016 12:48:36 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 111 | View Replies]

To: Democrats hate too much

Comey can’t put the bullet back in the gun. He’s done.


120 posted on 11/11/2016 12:50:11 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 98 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 81-100101-120121-140141-152 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson