[AndyJackson]

Folks need to remember what the chief of staff position actually does - keep the president’s calendar, keep the staff in line and coordinate with outsiders. You need a good man to do it, but he doesn’t make policy and he doesn’t run the agencies.

[Mamzelle]

Put Rinse in charge of deporting illegals one by one—driving them to the Texas border, personally.

[catnipman]

“Folks need to remember what the chief of staff position actually does - keep the president’s calendar, keep the staff in line and coordinate with outsiders. You need a good man to do it, but he doesn’t make policy and he doesn’t run the agencies.”

AND the CoS needs to be young and energetic, and it greatly helps to have a smooth and likable personality. Not to mention Trump has to totally trust the person 100% and have 100% faith in them, which appears to be the case here, which say A LOT about Mr. Priebus.

[American Quilter]

Folks need to remember what the chief of staff position actually does - keep the president’s calendar, keep the staff in line and coordinate with outsiders. You need a good man to do it, but he doesn’t make policy and he doesn’t run the agencies.

This is the kind of information I find useful. It certainly makes it clear why Newt wouldn't be chosen for (or want) the job; it wouldn't call on his strengths. He can be far more useful elsewhere.