I think Trump was sending a signal to “Newt for VP” proponents when he said that Newt would have some position in his Administration, whatever that position might be. Trump was telling them Newt WASN’T going to be VP, but WOULD have a good position (probably as a Presidential Advisor).
I think Trump instinctively knows Newt isn’t the right man for VP for a myriad of reasons, age, too liberal on certain issues, too flighty, too much wanting leftist approval (although less so than when he was younger). Trump himself knows he needs a stable, practical partner as a VP, as Trump himself is prone to flights of fancy and like Newt is chock full of ideas.
It’s what I love about Trump, but I want a steady conservative hand on the till as his VP partner, so that they will complement each other and thus be really good partners in accomplishing so many of Trump’s mandates, like building the Wall, getting rid of Obamacare and replacing it with something good, keeping terrorists and illegal immigrants out of our country, etc. Newt as an Advisor, but not as VP.
Newt G and McCain share similar political behavior to a drunk.....can be counted on to weave left and right consistently. Like a flag blowing when the wind changes.
When young, the Dem’s were hardcore leftists and the Repubs were combating them. Now, the Dem’s are Socialist Fascists and the Repubs are useless eaters who have no spines.
I am sure there will be a good position for Newt somewhere. Agreed not Veep.
I've maintained all along that Trump will pick someone whose name isn't in the mix...but someone we'll be delighted with.
Newt has been plastered all over the tube lately which to me is a clue that he's a designated spokesman and a purposeful red herring for the Trump campaign....and that the real veep candidate is lying in the weeds for dramatic effect just prior to the convention.
The closer to the convention the better as it doesn't give the enemedia an extended opportunity to do the non-stop down-and-dirty on the VP nominee before opening night.
My contention is that, in his mind, Trump has known for a long time who his pick will be. I also put forth that it'll be someone we will be excited about...and proud of!
Leni