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1 posted on 07/02/2016 12:43:24 PM PDT by Helicondelta
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2 posted on 07/02/2016 12:46:10 PM PDT by Helicondelta
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The only bad thing about Newt is he’s older than Trump.


3 posted on 07/02/2016 12:47:47 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (If the Orlando terrorist does not represent all Muslims, why does he represent all gun-owners?)
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Between the two of them, they’ve married as many women as Brigham Young.


4 posted on 07/02/2016 12:47:58 PM PDT by lurk (T)
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Newt has positives and minuses imho but would be a pretty good choice. He did deliver on several promises from his “contract with America” which fact alone makes him stand far above current congressional “leadership” -— which I believe we need to replace ASAP ———— Palin and Bachmann could be worthy of some consideration too, and -—?


5 posted on 07/02/2016 12:48:43 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born. They're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero)
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I don’t believe anything the Washington Post has to say...

Besides, Trump could be letting out names just to make the media twits chase their tails...


6 posted on 07/02/2016 12:48:57 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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Oh lord Coach Boy


7 posted on 07/02/2016 12:48:58 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom yes I know john 3:16)
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The VP candidate is often a surprise.

Very few saw Sarah Palin coming in 2008. In fact, when she was announced, I believe she was sitting in the press section! Nobody in the press even recognized her. But those on the Free Republic did seem to get tipped off early. There were reports the night before of a certain airplane with a certain tail number coming out of Alaska! Freepers are the best and the sharpest.

Paul Ryan was a surprise in 2012 as well. Probably the worst VP selection in modern times.

In fact, I can't remember a recent VP pick that did not come as something of a surprise. So all the names being bandied about here will probably not come to be.

8 posted on 07/02/2016 12:49:10 PM PDT by SamAdams76 (Delegates So Far: Trump (1,542); Cruz (559); Rubio (165); Kasich (161)
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Newt’s better than any of the RINO traitors out here and he’s smart and experienced.


10 posted on 07/02/2016 12:49:25 PM PDT by jsanders2001
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Newt is a good choice.


13 posted on 07/02/2016 12:51:53 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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I am not impressed by the thought of VP Newt. Gotta say it.


14 posted on 07/02/2016 12:52:16 PM PDT by ozzymandus
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Surely we can do better than that?


16 posted on 07/02/2016 12:54:56 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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I predict it won’t be Gingrich. This is slight of hand to deflect from his real selection and keep it secret for a bit longer.

I don’t know who yet, but I don’t think it’s going to be Newt.


17 posted on 07/02/2016 12:56:16 PM PDT by Bullish (Blame others for your failures? Take credits where none are do? Who made you Pharaoh?)
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How to kill a campaign. Must be the new Trump crew/old gope losers of elections advising Trump.

Newt can be used to great advantage, even with Calista baggage, after Trump wins.

Please try on Abbott.


18 posted on 07/02/2016 12:56:49 PM PDT by amihow (l)
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MSM will bring up Newt's age.

FWIW (here's my change...), Sessions or Cruz, arguably Pirro or Kasich.


19 posted on 07/02/2016 12:56:49 PM PDT by SunLakesJeff (My name is Frankenstein!)
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A lot better choice than Christie or Pence.

I had a lot of hope for Pence, then he crumbled when threatened by Angie’s List. What a fail.


22 posted on 07/02/2016 12:58:10 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper ((Just say no to HRC))
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I can see why not everyone is jumping for joy on this.

But if you need someone who has dramatically changed the direction of America and who is always the smartest person in the room, it is Newt.


23 posted on 07/02/2016 12:58:10 PM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton (Go Egypt on 0bama)
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I know that Donald J. Trump has studied what happened to Reagan when the New World Order Cabal surrounded him and forced George H.W. Bush on him as VP, and then tried to kill him. While Newt denies attending the NWO orgies at the Bohemian Grove, he sits on couches with Nancy Polosi, etc., and the NWO certainly would think it can control him.

I really don’t think Donald Trump is going to make the same mistake. This “joint fundraising” is not enough to obligate Donald Trump to the establishment, but I am sure they will try to convince him that it does.

Anyway, I still think that Senator Jeff Sessions is the best pick. Perfect fit on governmental philosophy, and complementary on temperament and delivery. Have you ever seen any report of Senator Sessions committing a “gaffe”? Neither have I, but I have noted that Newt has often been accused of more than one “gaffe”. Not to mention the “two candidates, six wives” meme.


26 posted on 07/02/2016 12:59:04 PM PDT by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR!e)
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Inasmuch as Trump is not the "ideas" (as in, ability to articulate the essential ideas of liberty and rejection of "progressive" counterfeit ideas) then Gingrich's study and understanding of the Founders ideas, combined with his knowledge of the way Washington has been working, and the courage to confront partisans seem to qualify him for this moment--if any mere human can help now.

Trump certainly has clarified for ordinary people an understanding of the consequences of America's departure from the founding ideas!

If, in the words of the Founders, Divine Providence continues to oversee "the affairs of men," and if, in his plan, America is to have a role, then perhaps that explains this phenomenon. (Sheer speculation)

27 posted on 07/02/2016 1:00:03 PM PDT by loveliberty2
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Newt would suit me just fine!


30 posted on 07/02/2016 1:04:32 PM PDT by Ditter (God Bless Texas!)
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The point of the VP is to consult, win a state or demographic group, give confidence to the ticket, and/or fill in if the President passes away. Newt can do all of these accept he won’t get any votes. No state or demographic group sees Newt as a reason to vote for Trump.

Newt does have Washington gravitas and experience. So those thinking that is needed will like Newt. He is also very good at explaining things. So when Trump gaffs, Newt can explain.

I would prefer the Dem congress women from Hawaii who is more conservative than many republicans. But I’ll take Newt.


33 posted on 07/02/2016 1:10:54 PM PDT by poinq
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