I for one would love to see Newt somewhere. He's a free and creative thinker about our country and the planet. He has big ideas. Always has. KNows government and how to get things done.
Any one in the VP slot would be a light weight in comparison, but then again, he doesn't need to be a VP to be part of the Trump team.
‘Gingrich would add steroids to the [Trump] revolution brand message, yet still bring a wealth of D.C. knowledge and experience.’ — Mark McKinnon
A potential Trump-Gingrich vs. the Clinton Machine matchup has all the makings of an epic battle.
What about Tom Delay?
Political suicide, two old white guys. Dems would be in heaven.
Trump needs someone who can also appeal to young people.
I like Nest, but the perfect running mate would be a woman. Diffuse Hillary’s woman card, soften Trumps mean image and would be the first woman Vice President. However Carly didn’t seem to enhance Cruz did she? Still say a woman.
I think Trump has been chatting Newt up for Chief of Staff. He would be a good pick.
Brilliant.
Nope! He needs to be behind the scenes kicking a$$.
Brilliant in my opinion.
Trump — Gingrich
Brilliant in my opinion.
Trump — Gingrich
“I for one would love to see Newt somewhere.”
Yes. He’s been very positive regarding Trump. On some show this morning he was over-the-top thrilled that Trump might be President. He’s smart. He can draw on history to make good decisions. He knows the ropes. He has contacts.
Also, he has a lot of baggage, especially re his prior marriage. With that, and the (untrue) meme that exists re Trump is anti-woman, probably VP wouldn’t work. Chief Of Staff would be a good position.
I love Newt, but, I do not think he would accomplish what Trump needs in a Veep... That Stephen Miller that has opened up many of Trumps speeches would better serve over the lords and ladies of the Senate.
Newt’s need to talk is his worst disability...
I think Trump needs a middle-aged man to back him as VP, someone with DC experience but a younger profile; also someone who can lend financial and budget experience or expertise. If such a man is not available, another older man who would be excellent is Senator Jeff Sessions, who differs from Trump in personality — he is a Southern gentleman in demeanor — and has long been married to one woman. He has earned the respect of colleagues and seems scandal-free. I would also like Trump to consider Herman Cain, who brings political assets (region, racial diversity) as well as business and financial understanding.
A woman? No. Not in today's climate. Not until we reestablish our nation as a powerful leader among nations, ready to vanquish any enemies. I don't know how long it will take us to overcome having left our diplomats to die in Benghazi and other Christians to be martyred in the Middle East, but sending a woman to do a man's work against the partriarchal cultures arrayed against us is suicidal, as is sending women into combat.
The author's point about Gingrich's campaigning skills is excellent, but what is to stop him from campaiging or rendereing paid advisory work for the Trump campaign even without the VP nod?
The author's assertion that Calista Gingrich would be an asset is a non-starter with me. She gives a sharp-edged, rigid, anxious and/or self-righteous appearance that may be completely at odds with her actual persona, which I stress to say, I do not know. In a media age, however, what the minor players "telegraph" on sight has greater weight than their records, which often go completely unexamined.
There are two slots in which Gingrich would be excellent: White House Chief of Staff or Senior Political Advisor to the President. Here he could deploy his many gifts. He may or may not want to do these behind-the-scene roles, however, since he is extroverted and does enjoy mixing it up with people. I personally as a non-ranking citizen of the general public have twice run into him face-to-face in the church he attends and was greeted cordially. If he wants a more public role, he may be very valuable as Secretary of State or Ambassador to the UN (assuming we don't dump them, which they richly deserve) or Ambassador to a key strategic ally such as the UK.
Gingrich would be fine and Trump would have no issues keeping him on a short leash.
Newt Gingrich brilliance wasted as VP. Chief of Staff, FTW!
Newt has been thought to be a good choice. Why? Perhaps his Contract with America. However, he should be warned never to sit on the same sofa alongside Nan from San Fran or Dingy Harry EVER AGAIN. As a VP candidate, he would be excellent in filling this roll. As a Presidential candidate...not so much.
Just my 2 cents