Would you like to see Newt Gingrich as Trump's VP?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:30:58 -0400

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 16 at 2016 11:36 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:36:42 -0400

Not VP, but Chief of Staff.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 16 at 2016 11:39 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:39:23 -0400

Sgt Joe LaBranche Absolutely! Gingrich certainly could function as 'president' of the Senate! He knows his way around DC and would be a valuable asset to a President Trump and America!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2016 11:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:45:21 -0400

He would be a great VP, problem is the asshole he would be serving under.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2016 11:48 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 May 2016 23:48:21 -0400

Sgt Joe LaBranche I would rather see Ben Carson as the Vice President.

https://www.bencarson.com/issues/

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Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 17 at 2016 12:27 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:27:36 -0400

Absolutely!

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 17 at 2016 12:30 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:30:46 -0400

NO.....But BEN CARSON, I could go for in a half a heartbeat.

Response by SFC Victor Serrano made May 17 at 2016 12:33 AM

SFC Victor Serrano — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:33:21 -0400

Nope, he's old news. His time in politics are long gone.

Response by Maj John Bell made May 17 at 2016 1:24 AM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 17 May 2016 01:24:29 -0400

I hope that Speaker Gingrich is too smart for that.

If I was on the short list, I'd make it very clear; Carnival barker delivery, school yard bully taunts, engagement of brash mouth before brain and I offer my resignation, followed by a press conference where I deliver a scathing rebuke. At which point he would tell me I'm off the short list, and tell everybody I begged for the VP slot.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made May 17 at 2016 1:56 AM

PO1 Brian Austin — Tue, 17 May 2016 01:56:42 -0400

It wouldn't be a bad choice. But i think Christie is going to be the VP choice, IMO.

Response by SPC James Harsh made May 17 at 2016 2:18 AM

SPC James Harsh — Tue, 17 May 2016 02:18:17 -0400

I don't see that happening although Newt is a big deal still if the 2012 Election is any indicator. Gingrich also made a strong showing of support early for Trump which at least I appreciated. So I saw that theres talk about Hillary appointing Bill in a role for Economic development "cuz ya know he's so good at it" -she said. (I think he closed bases). Well the Dems have touted Bill's Surplus for awhile and said Bush spent it. (Obama creates more debt than all presidents combined if thats how it works)(Also the primary spending was Post 9/11, as we went into War). I thought its interesting people brought up Newt Gingrich's role as Speaker as being the big reason a budget was passed during Clinton's time and that Clinton just took credit for it. I like that story better...

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made May 17 at 2016 2:29 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Tue, 17 May 2016 02:29:53 -0400

Newt would be like a twin edged sword. He would bring a lot of baggage to the ticket. He is a very knowledgeable man, he knows the ins and outs of D.C. and would be a benefit from the standpoint of knowing the legislative processes. He would also have the clout to get people's ear...the baboons in Congress.

He was responsible for the alleged budget surpluses for several years. I say alleged because if there were a true budget surplus we would have no deficit. Newt told Clinton he would shut down the government and held true to his word. It was only after that Clinton moved from radical left to try and govern from the middle.

Points to ponder...

Response by CPO Jerry Berling made May 17 at 2016 7:53 AM

CPO Jerry Berling — Tue, 17 May 2016 07:53:20 -0400

I would like to not even see Trump as "President",so I guess I'd have to answer no to Newt Gingrich. Heck, Newt Gingrich should be President before a conniving,corrupt schmuck like Trump.

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made May 17 at 2016 8:51 AM

MSgt Michael Bischoff — Tue, 17 May 2016 08:51:48 -0400

Yeah get an adulterer on the ticket. Oh the irony!!!

Response by SFC Alfredo Garcia made May 17 at 2016 9:46 AM

SFC Alfredo Garcia — Tue, 17 May 2016 09:46:22 -0400

The person I think would be best suited for VP that pretty much checks all the blocks is New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ann Ayotte.

In a field of old farts she is young. The 12th youngest of the senators at only 47. She went from law clerk for NH Supreme Court to prosecutor to attorney general. Reappointed twice by a democratic governor. Finally to senator. Mitt Romney eyed for a running mate which may be a disqualifier in Trump's eyes but can pull in Romney supporters. She can potentially bring in the hispanic and female vote. She has been acknowledged as honest, extremely intelligent, likeable, and one of the most influential women in the Republican party.

Her positions:
Immigration- Voted for immigration reform bill (check)
Economics- Opposes increasing minimum wage (check)
Pro gun/2nd amendment; however opposed castle doctrine for NH (almost check)
Environment- Supports climate change concerns (sorry, I don't buy climate change but I do believe not polluting- no check)
Health care- Likes the premise of ACA but on-the-fence on how it's success (check if she is a repeal and replace practitioner)
Financial regulation- Favors a balanced budget amendment, opposed TARP, other reforms (lots of little checks)
Social Issues- pro-life except in rape, incest, or mother's health compromised. Personally opposed to same sex marriage but believes it is a state issue and respects NH's right to do so. She supported extending social security and vet benefits to legally married same sex couples (check- she supported the people fairly and objectively in spite that her personal beliefs did not align).
Foreign Policy- simply don't know but limited resources imply that she leans with a 'Strong Moral America' superpower role.

What do you think?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly_Ayotte

Kelly Ayotte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kelly Ann Ayotte (/ˈeɪɒt/ AY-ot;[2] born June 27, 1968) is an American politician and the junior United States Senator from New Hampshire, serving since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, she is the second youngest of the 20 female Senators, and the twelfth-youngest overall.

Response by MSgt Michelle Mondia made May 17 at 2016 9:46 AM

MSgt Michelle Mondia — Tue, 17 May 2016 09:46:26 -0400

I was thinking another reality TV star with as much attitude. Like chef Ramsy or Flavor Flave? Maybe a washed up childhood actor like Michael Knight or a ex super model like Tyra Banks. David Hasslehoff or...Wait....I got it!!! Jerry Springer!!!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 17 at 2016 10:33 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 17 May 2016 10:33:23 -0400

Given the VP that we currently have, anyone can be VP. I'm still believing that Obama picked Jeff Dunham's dummy, Walter and the Dems didn't know the difference. The choice of VP means nothing, you elect a president and whomever he selects and not much else matters. With the exception of Cheney, GWB would have been eaten alive by the Dems, had he not been there.

John Nance Garner IV, ... He famously described the Vice-Presidency as being "not worth a bucket of warm piss".

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made May 17 at 2016 10:44 AM

Cpl Rc Layne — Tue, 17 May 2016 10:44:03 -0400

No, I would like to see him pick Jim Webb.

Response by PFC Matt Duncan made May 17 at 2016 10:00 PM

PFC Matt Duncan — Tue, 17 May 2016 22:00:16 -0400

He's not a bad pick in my opinion, but there are better picks. Allen West for one. Rand Paul for another

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 9:16 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 09:16:06 -0400

Yes I would but he is politically unpalatable.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made May 19 at 2016 8:55 AM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 19 May 2016 08:55:11 -0400

Yes, so Bernie (or HRC) can beat the GOP ticket but 80%