It’s not the self promotion in and of itself that grates on me. It’s Newt’s constant pronouncements, such as telling us so many times that he’s a finalist, saying it would be hard to refuse the offer, etc. Once Newt even commented that it was Trump’s decision. We needed Newt to tell us this? Without his wise input, we’d have imagined it was Newt’s decision?
You are correct all around. I doubt Trump wants to put up with Newt’s ego, so a job where he could be fired at DT’s will would be Newt’s best contribution.
So we hear “reports” that Trump’s children are leaning toward Pence but Trump has a gut feeling to pick Christie. Then Newt comes out and says it’s between him and Pence.
Makes me wonder if Newt is attempting a power play to try to push Christie out of consideration.