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Newt Gingrich Tops Trump's VP List
Newsmax ^ | May 10, 2016 | John Gizzi

Posted on 05/11/2016 2:11:58 PM PDT by monkapotamus

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is now the leading candidate to be tapped by Donald Trump as his running mate, a close confidante of Trump tells Newsmax...

Trump is said to favor Gingrich for several reasons.

First, Trump recognizes he is a Washington neophyte and sees in Gingrich someone who can school him in the legislative process and “make nice” with Capitol Hill...

Trump has other reasons he is leaning toward Gingrich. He is said to personally like him. Rubio, Newsmax reported, has already been eliminated though he lobbied through surrogates for the job. Rubio has denied doing so.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gingrich; newt; trump
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To: monkapotamus

no! Don’t do it Trump. Don’t trust any old line Establishment.


21 posted on 05/11/2016 2:21:38 PM PDT by uncitizen (Boycott London)
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To: MarchonDC09122009

Who the heck is Lt. Andy West?


22 posted on 05/11/2016 2:21:49 PM PDT by Osage Orange (The GOPe.....are actually worse than the Dim's)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
Why? Geez, so Trump is less likely to be assassinated, that's why if nothing else.

The fact that Newt knows where the bodies are buried and knows exactly who has been bought and paid for by who is all gravy.

Really, really, pissing off Ryan is an added bonus.

23 posted on 05/11/2016 2:23:13 PM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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To: silverleaf

yeah, I think your right.

Gingrich is great for consideration for VP, I’d support that ticket enthusiastically, but Newt would make a better Chief of Staff probably, unless he starts pushing a cabinet of neocons.

A good perspective you’ve offered.

What are your thoughts on Christie for AG?


24 posted on 05/11/2016 2:23:32 PM PDT by Bubba Gump Shrimp (I think I'm the RiNO - George Will and Bill Kristol say I can't be part of their club)
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To: monkapotamus

Newt could be useful elsewhere, but not VP

Duncan D Hunter

Allen West

Jim DeMint


25 posted on 05/11/2016 2:23:53 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Osage Orange

Brownback.


26 posted on 05/11/2016 2:24:09 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: Theodore R.
Trump already has the Evangelicals and HELL NO to Santorum, as well as to Newtie, and all of those who ran against Trump in the primaries!

This is a silly article and I doubt that anyone in the Trump camp is dropping any names .

27 posted on 05/11/2016 2:24:12 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Jim is 64, younger than Newt but still not a spring chicken. I would love to see him as VP, but he’s really happy being out of the DC game.


28 posted on 05/11/2016 2:25:31 PM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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To: Theodore R.

-—I would prefer Newton to Kasich or Haley for sure
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I imagine both are non-starters.

Us who support the wall would be infuriated at a Haley post. Kasich can just kiss my rump.


29 posted on 05/11/2016 2:25:36 PM PDT by Bubba Gump Shrimp (I think I'm the RiNO - George Will and Bill Kristol say I can't be part of their club)
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To: Jmouse007

When he becomes President, can we PLEASE FIRE Susan Rice at the State Dept... PLEASE>


30 posted on 05/11/2016 2:26:13 PM PDT by rovenstinez (Har)
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To: silverleaf

Agree newt chief of staff grooming next POTUS (VP)

HOW OLD is the young man who speaks before Trump. The young man from Sessions office.

Who is the previous candidate in the running for VP.

Not Dr Ben or CHristy.
No one has mentioned Santorum. Probably for good reason. Rubin and Cruz are out for VP but may be offered cabinet posts.


31 posted on 05/11/2016 2:26:21 PM PDT by hoosiermama (W1240 (a couple extra to boot) l a Under budget. Ahead of schedule! Go TRUMP)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Red Green


32 posted on 05/11/2016 2:26:26 PM PDT by Osage Orange (The GOPe.....are actually worse than the Dim's)
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To: monkapotamus

He satisfies one of the most important requirements - someone they would not impeach Trump to get to!


33 posted on 05/11/2016 2:26:46 PM PDT by impactplayer
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To: monkapotamus

As long as it’s not Krispie Kreme!


34 posted on 05/11/2016 2:27:42 PM PDT by Smittie (Just like an alien, I'm a stranger in a strange land)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

only had to get to #3 to find the correct answer. Amen


35 posted on 05/11/2016 2:28:14 PM PDT by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: monkapotamus

Newt was Clinton’s bitch. Great choice!


36 posted on 05/11/2016 2:28:27 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: Osage Orange

Meant Lt. Allen West
Great guy / veteran, robbed of re-election due to outrageous voter fraud.

Allen West (politician) - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_West

Allen Bernard West (born February 7, 1961) is an American political commentator , former member of the United States House of Representatives


37 posted on 05/11/2016 2:29:57 PM PDT by MarchonDC09122009 (When is our next march on DC? When have we had enough?)
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To: ObozoMustGo2012

I’d prefer to see Manafort as Trump Chief of Staff.


He has done an incredible job as campaign manager. Just don’t know much about him.


38 posted on 05/11/2016 2:30:37 PM PDT by Vic S (I am not a number; I am a free man!)
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To: monkapotamus

Oh lordy,
NO


39 posted on 05/11/2016 2:31:51 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (500 years ago we had Shakesphere, obammys people live in mud huts still. Go figure)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

I agree....Chief of Staff.


40 posted on 05/11/2016 2:33:15 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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