he's a bad choice. a very bad choice. he's also gone wobbly on lots of important conservative issues and he's too chummy with the inside the beltway culture.
Posted on 07/06/2016 7:31:46 AM PDT by newgeezer
The former House Speaker brings experience and still terrifies Democrats
Even nearly 20 years since he departed Congress, Newt Gingrich is still the most feared Republican in America. ...
The current Republican leadership is an unimpressive lot. They seem to be placeholders waiting for principled leaders like the former Speaker of the House to emerge. President Obama's hijacking of the constitutional power of the legislative branch—without cost or pain—would never have happened under a Gingrich-led Congress. ...
Republicans across the spectrum agree that Newt would be Donald Trump's best asset on the campaign trail this fall and a seasoned point-man in a Trump administration. ...
The former Speaker, one of the most innovative and formidable politicians in America, is a Churchillian figure. That kind of selection by Mr. Trump would, first, telegraph the caliber of people that he plans to bring to his administration; second, lend insight into the sort of selection he plans to make for Supreme Court Justices and third, show the type that Trump would elevate in military leadership. ...
And yes, Newt is not perfect. But, as former Texas Governor Rick Perry said of Newt and perfection in his concession speech for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, "who among us is?" Perry is right; he echoes John 8:7: "The one sinless among you, let him cast the first stone."
In March of 2007 Newt admitted to adultery in an interview with Dr. James Dobson, during a Focus on the Family broadcast. "I've gotten on my knees and sought God's forgiveness," he said. ... ...
Since one of the premier responsibilities of the VP is to campaign for the party and to take down the opponent, Newt's political skill and historical insight would be a nightmare for Hillary Clinton.
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I'm pulling for Newt.
(Excerpt) Read more at time.com ...
I hear ya. Newt has two B’s: Brilliant and Baggage.
I’d like him in the admin somewhere, probably chief of staff.
I like Joni Ernst, but I think she would be devoured by DC politics - wish she had more experience.
Yep...."2 old white men".
ABSOLUTELY!!
“Even nearly 20 years since he departed Congress,”
You mean ridden out of town on a rail, with his tail between his legs.
I love Newt, but Newt has too much baggage and is not totally reliable.
i don’t know anything about this author, but if Time magazine is pushing for Newt, you can bet your behind that it’s because they think it makes Trump less electable, not more.
he's a bad choice. a very bad choice. he's also gone wobbly on lots of important conservative issues and he's too chummy with the inside the beltway culture.
Trump will shock everyone with his VP pick.
Competent to step into the presidency at a moment’s notice, will get lauded by the press, and will crush the never Trump movement once and for all.
Trump’s pick will be Mitt Romney.
You heard it here first. Wrong, but first. One out of two ain’t bad.
Bill Kristol, is that you??
One man’s dream is another man’s nightmare.
I think Newt as Trump’s chief of staff is a better use of his talents and knowledge.
Trump’s VP should be in line for President in 2024. That is what I think about whenever someone tosses out a name...do I want to see that person as President in 8 years?
NO thank you.
The Media should have no role in choosing the VP selection.
Gingrich would be a terrible choice, and the MSM is salivating over the possibility of coercing Mr. Trump into picking him.
No to Gingrich.
The MSM will destroy Mr. Trump if he chooses Gingrich.
Gingrich had his day over two decades past, and he has been compromised. He is a terrible choice, and I hope Mr. Trump doesn't fall into the trap of believing the media narrative that Gingrich would be the best choice.
Newt's stand on how to deal with the courts is more than enough to support him.
I remember his last campaign when Newt took the press to task in the firmest of ways and his numbers jumped big time, next debate he was back hat in hand to be forgiven. Bad move by Newt, instead we got Romney.
like!
Yup.
Sad but true.
I used to love listening to Newt fielding questions during the debates and his rallies. No teleprompter, no boring speeches with vocalized pauses. Weaving history and Americana into the answer. He’s a master. He’s a teacher.
Then I remember how he was manhandled by Romney and Ryan.
I like Newt, and I think people will like him. I don’t see major flaws with him. Age should not be a factor.
He’s far and away the most qualified of the bunch.
huh?
huh?
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