Newt Gingrich's support for Donald Trump and his plans

[PJMcK]

Here's a link to an in-depth analysis and criticism of Congressman Gingrich's support for Donald Trump:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/18/opinion/campaign-stops/does-democratic-weakness-create-republican-opportunity.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region&region=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region&_r=0

In brief, Mr. Gingrich has articulated a perspective for Republican wins this November. Interestingly, Mr. Trump's campaign has so far acted in direct contrast to Mr. Gingrich's plan. The author of the article also critiques those plans.

Could it be possible that Mr. Gingrich wants to be Mr. Trump's vice president because he could follow in Dick Cheney's model?

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. This ...

Could it be possible that Mr. Gingrich wants to be Mr. Trump's vice president because he could follow in Dick Cheney's model?

Very well may be gingrich's plan; but, I seriously doubt he could pull it off. I suspect gwb knew his role going in, trump does not.

[virtualobserver]

3. I think that he is counting on a resignation

[1StrongBlackMan]

4. I don't see trump, if elected, resigning ...

especially, if he is pressured to or if he felt he was being cheneyed.

[virtualobserver]

5. that might be the difference between Gingrich's dreams and reality

If Trump offends enough Republicans, impeachment and conviction would also be a possibility

[Cyrano]

2. The name "Newt Gingrich" has become a punch line

No one takes him seriously anymore. He's a dead politician walking and the only one who still thinks he is relevant is himself.

As far as Gingrich being Trump's VP, it would just increase the percentage by which Trump loses.

[PJMcK]

6. Yet he's getting a lot of media exposure

I completely agree with you, Cyrano, that Mr. Gingrich is a joke. But so is Mr. Trump! This hypocrite has been a New York joke for decades and it's unbelievable that he's going to be the Republican nominee.

[stevenleser]

7. Yes, I believe Gingrich will be selected as VP nominee. It makes too much sense.

In a VP Candidate, you want

1. Someone who supports you, and your position on the issues obviously.
2. Someone who would be a good attack dog against the other side
3. Someone who has the experience and knowledge that signals to voters they could credibly take over as President if necessary
4. Particularly for folks who lack a lot of experience at the national level, like Obama in 2008 and Trump now, you want someone who has experience moving bills in the congress so they can help get your agenda passed.

There is no one remotely close to this on the GOP side other than Gingrich.

[Hortensis]

9. Is this by any chance from The Onion?!

I'll just give one reason I think it could never work: Two massive sociopathic egos.



Btw, Trump's meeting with Henry Kissinger this afternoon, brush up his foreign policy expertise a bit. Not that he isn't the biggest expert already. I'd sure love to hear Kissinger's description of that.

[shraby]

8. gingrich would lend support to Bernie's plans if he thought it would somehow make him v.p.

He's nothing but a power monger.