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Gingrich: 'I can think of 20 other people' better suited for secretary of state than Romney
Fox News ^ | November 23, 2016

Posted on 11/23/2016 11:48:50 AM PST by McGruff

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1 posted on 11/23/2016 11:48:50 AM PST by McGruff
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To: McGruff

Me too. Start with the phone book.


2 posted on 11/23/2016 11:49:34 AM PST by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: McGruff

AMEN!!!


3 posted on 11/23/2016 11:49:58 AM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
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To: McGruff

Just 20?


4 posted on 11/23/2016 11:50:00 AM PST by Daaave ('Where it all ends I can't fathom my friends')
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To: McGruff

Gingrich is one of them!!!!


5 posted on 11/23/2016 11:50:33 AM PST by Honorary Serb (Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)
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To: McGruff

Agreed! Romney is best left retired.


6 posted on 11/23/2016 11:51:07 AM PST by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born. They're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero.)
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To: McGruff

I wish Newtie would get in the mix...somewhere.


7 posted on 11/23/2016 11:51:54 AM PST by beaversmom
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I can think of 20 MILLION people who would be better.


8 posted on 11/23/2016 11:52:48 AM PST by LegendHasIt
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To: McGruff
Surely there is no intention to allow Mittens anywhere near the new administration. He's the swamp thing.


9 posted on 11/23/2016 11:53:07 AM PST by Spruce
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To: McGruff

Trying to understand t g ed Romney appeal for SOS. Not seeing at all.


10 posted on 11/23/2016 11:53:13 AM PST by nfldgirl
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To: McGruff

Romney is a quitter, he founded ObamaCare, he is a traitor to his party, and he’s directly and personally attacked Trump.

I cannot think of a single good reason for Trump to nominate him.


11 posted on 11/23/2016 11:53:20 AM PST by xzins
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To: beaversmom

He has Trump’s ear...


12 posted on 11/23/2016 11:53:39 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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Yeah, I’ve heard that, but I’d like to see him on the stage more, not behind the curtain.


13 posted on 11/23/2016 11:54:35 AM PST by beaversmom
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Haha, Newt said Fiorina would be better than Mittens. What a slam.


14 posted on 11/23/2016 11:54:41 AM PST by Navin Johnson
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To: McGruff

First my feelings: Yes this would be like a slap in the face.

Second some reasoning:

The pros on choosing Romney. Opportunity to add momentum and further unify the Republican base. Past business experience will aid in negotiations.Likability,intelligent and Charismatic.

Cons:History of changing positions on hot topics for political expediency.Motivation based on self interest.
Demonstrated ill will and the use of false destructive rhetoric towards Trump agenda.

In my opinion Romney will not increase republican unity as much as may be thought. His negotiation skills are not unique to him and can be found in other candidates. The risk of him being a problem outside the administration is a cause for concern imagine what the risk would be with him in the administration. Trump can offer him a lesser role that limits the damage he could do.

I also do not like Bolton he would not be a good Secretary of State as observed while he was working for President Bush

I still see Bob Corker as his best candidate available. He will have broad support now and in the future from his senate colleagues. He has a natural likable personality and negotiating style as someone who can smile and talk positively while the other person behaves irrational or poorly. And you would not have to worry about him caving since his position would be a Trump position. Also he demonstrated he is loyal to the Trump agenda.


15 posted on 11/23/2016 11:57:13 AM PST by MagillaX
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To: McGruff

I am 100% a Trump supporter, but I don’t think that Romney is a good Sec. of State choice....I like Bolton because I believe that office calls for a no nonsense, very strong person....not Kerry, not Clinton!!!!


16 posted on 11/23/2016 11:57:43 AM PST by terycarl (COMMON SENSE PREVAILS OVERALL!!!!)
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Only 20?

Is Newt slipping or just being kind?


17 posted on 11/23/2016 11:59:06 AM PST by Iron Munro (If Illegals voted Rebublican 50 Million Democrats Would Be Screaming "Build The Wall!")
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To: McGruff

To me this would be way to high a price for Trump pay simply to make peace with the Mormon contingent.


18 posted on 11/23/2016 11:59:18 AM PST by kimoajax (Rack'em & Stack'em)
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To: McGruff

I’m beginning to think Trump hauled Romney to Bedminster just to humiliate him. Make him pay respects and then float the SoS and then shiv him in the press. Newt is the attack dog on this and the Romney for SoS will be done in the next few days.


19 posted on 11/23/2016 12:01:55 PM PST by usafa92 (Trump 2016 - Destroying the GOPe while Making America Great Again!)
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To: Spruce

Striking resemblance to Charles Krauthammer.


20 posted on 11/23/2016 12:02:19 PM PST by mazda77
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