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.
Sessions or Gingrich would be Brilliant!
You know I NEVER though of Hermain Cain however I REALLY like that idea!!! NO WOMEN for me either and I am a woman!!!!
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. The only woman I think who is uniquely qualified is Condi Rice.
You've put some thought into this and it shows... nice work Albion... Trump will figure this one out but it seems lots of us feel Gingrich should be on the team somewhere.. . But maybe VP isn't the place. Gingrich is a 'Big Picture' type so I have reservations about Chief of Staff.. time will tell.
points well taken - thanks