Here's Hillary's short list.
Posted on 07/05/2016 9:48:12 AM PDT by monkapotamus
WASHINGTON — A top military adviser to Donald Trump is being vetted to be his running mate, The Post has learned.
The outspoken and brash Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn — who was forced out of his post by the Obama administration in 2014 after pointing out the rising global jihadist threat — has already briefed the Republican presidential candidate on several occasions and is in close touch with high levels of Trump’s staff...
Although Flynn, the former head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, made a name for himself speaking out against his former boss, he is not treating his potential future boss the same way.
“One of the things I expect Mr. Trump would look for in a vice president is discretion,” Flynn told The Post, coyly declining to comment on being vetted by Trump.
“All I would say is that I have been honored to serve my country for the past three decades and look forward to serving in other ways now that I am retired from the US Army,” he said. “I’ve been a soldier too long to refuse to entertain any request from a potential commander in chief...”
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Yeah, I saw it and worked on the set of Burn Notice years ago w/ Bruce. He’s a good guy.
EXCELLENT !! I envy you!!
There is an “event” being advertised on Facebook featuring the Lt. General scheduled for Cleveland headlining “Next Sec of Defense”!
There are also some great interviews on YouTube (& his book)
VP or Sec of Defense, either way, this man currently is and will be involved with a Trump Administration.
+1
+1 for flying under the radar till now, too!
You know his character on BN where he drinks mojitos? He’s actually drinking them on cue so he’s mostly buzzed afterwards LOL.
We need a huge change, Vote for Trump.
I don’t care one way or the other......Frankly I am not sure a military guy is the guy I want in either the presidency or the VP.
I will accept whoever Trump picks.....
The VP position is truly a nothing burger UNLESS....and we don’t want to think of that.
Trump needs someone who can help him manage capitol hill........imho
I think the General would be better suited as National Security Advisor. Trump needs to select a VP with some political experience and who can help him carry a key swing state. One of Trump’s strengths is that he is not a politician beholden to the special interests, still a VP with some political experience could help him navigate the minefields of DC.
Here's Hillary's short list.
I saw Elvis in Vegas last week - he said only suspicious minds would think he was in the running.
That’s the irony of Trump: He is his own “political attack dog.”It’s at the center of his (intensely criticized as “not presidential”) schtick.
Here's Bill's AND Hillary's short list.
No CIB? Not necessarily a problem. CIBs are part luck, like lots of things in the military. And some even make fools of themselves trying to place themselves in a position to get one. Let it pass, Rannug.
Hope the surprise is Greg Abbott.
Trying to keep his name in the news cycle.
I thought Elvis was stationed in Germany? Anybody?
Yes, Elvis served in Germany.
Flynn would make a great Sec. of Defense — Maybe all this searching isn’t so much for a VP but to fill out Trumps Cabinet -—He said he may well show who he will select before the Convention. He needs people with a known track record—people in the know, not yes men (and women) but people who will advise Trump and keep his agenda on line when they face the slings and arrows of the Left wing Media (They will constantly attack and see every misstep as a cause for impeachment, outright rebellion and cruel mocking, just ask Sarah Palin about what they and the Hollywood crowd can do). He needs Congress knowledgeable people—because he will get no support from Ryan and the GOPe.
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