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Ain’t gonna watch the press event. Too much like that commercial about first dates, you’re to impress the target sudience and you’ll never be nicer to one another. Let’s see how this marriage plays out down the line.
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Trump is itemizing what has been accomplished in Indiana – balanced budget, 2M dollar emergency fund, etc. I looked it up yesterday, and it’s true.
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That was 2 BILLION dollar emergency fund!
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At least that’s what he said on Hannity last night.
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Sorry, my typo. It is 2 billion.
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Good, and thanks for independent confirmation. Glad no one’s pulling wool.
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I think it was in the article I posted yesterday.
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Before Trump got to the talking points about Gov. Pence, I think the unfiltered Trump came out at about 41:54, where he said “one of the big reasons” he chose Mike is “..party unity, I have to be honest. So many people have said ‘party unity’, because I’m an outsider…”
Many of the Trump supporters next door have had a hard time since the rumors and confirmations of Pence being the choice began. I was surprised how many people said they had wanted Newt. I don’t know much about Gov. Pence, but I wasn’t thrilled with the choice either. I tried to watch Pence’s whole speech here, but I confess I got bored and started skipping through to the end. He does sound like just about every other Republican politician.
I hope this works out well for Trump. I just get the feeling he got pounded by establishment Republicans, with this “party unity” theme. Thank you, Stella, for checking out the statistics for Indiana. From the comments next door the other day, there were many people saying he had not been a good governor and he would not have won the upcoming election for the state position.
At the end, when Trump and Pence walked to the front of the stage for the obligatory pictures, I kept thinking “now they’re going to do that victory thing, holding up the arms and clasping hands.” I hate that thing. It was a nice surprise to see that did not happen. Instead, a strong handshake. I liked that.
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If he hadn’t won reelection as governor, it would have been the teacher’s unions that defeated him. They are unhappy about school funding, I think.
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Pam, watch last night’s episode of Hannity. The full hour was Sean’s interview of Pence. It might bring you around; it did me. My only problems with Pence before that were his early support of TPP and his tweet last December that barring moslem integration would be unconstitutional. Pence cleared up both of those and is totally on board with Trump’s agenda. So I’m good with him. He’ll be a good “straight man” to Trump’s big personality, he brings the right mix of executive and legislative experience, and he’s a solid conservative. I totally trust Trump to pick the right person for the job, and I think he did.
TRUMP/PENCE 2016.
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Thanks, Tundra. I will watch the Hannity interview. I would expect that Pence would now go about “explaining” all the things he has said or done in the past that present an apparent conflict with Trump’s positions. That’s what politicians do, and the good ones can do it very well.Trump himself has commented on this. I know that Pence has creds as a social conservative, in good standing, I believe, with the evangelicals. I’ve seen many politicians use their Christianity as a tool to further political goals, so my first reaction now to any politician who talks about his Christian faith is to be skeptical until I know more about the person. I need to give Gov. Pence the benefit of the doubt, though. So I will attempt to learn more about him.
I realize that none of us will ever know all the factors and twists and turns that ended with this decision. No matter who was chosen, some wouldn’t like it. It won’t change my vote. As long as he will be an asset and assist Trump with the promises he has made, that is the most important thing.
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I just posted the Hannity interview, for your convenience!
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Well thank you very much! 🙂
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After watching the announcement this morning and both of the candidates speeches (with Trump several times giving a sly grin while reigning himself in and reminding himself he was there to introduce Pence) I was reminded of the cooking show Chopped.
There are times the judges tell contestants that there are too many competing flavors on a plate. I feel like with Pence (other than appeasing the RNC) Trump complimented his uniquely seasoned self with a little mayonnaise or white bread. Pence will absorb the flavor of Trump and become a strong advocate for Trump’s policies.
I didn’t watch all of the Hannity interview but what I did see Pence was measured and in full support of Trump’s agenda.
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Nice analogy, lovely. I agree completely.
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I do not believe it would be Constitutional to ban a person based on religious affiliation; HOWEVER, I do believe you could hold of for a loooooong period any persons entry to the US who does not meet strict vetting requirements.
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Since the persons to be denied entry are not U.S. citizens, and live in foreign countries, it WOULD be constitutional. The constitution protects citizens and residents, not foreigners on foreign soil.
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One would think but the definition of whom Constitutional rights apply to has been stretched farther than Hillary’s peddle pushers. We have a liberal and actividt Supreme Court and I shiver to think what the results would be when it’s asked to redefine the limits of Constitutional protections.
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I’m sure that if Trump denied Moslems entry it would be challenged all the way up to the Supreme Court. That is why he will probably ban refugees by country instead. The President has wide powers re refugees, and who is denied entry.
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Roger that, but if these countries were Moslem countries, and Trump having said whatbhe has, there’s a pretty good case to be msde for ‘intent’. This is why lawyers and crossword puzzle makers are never out of employment.
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Newt appeals to those of us who were politicaal aware when Newt was Newt, he was a man for his time. The VP is usually chosen to appeal to a certain segment of the population and may not necessarily be totally compatible with the president, e.g. LBJ and JFK.
Newt appeals to those of us who Trump already appeals to, Trump needs someone who can drag back those Republicans whose votes were for other candidates as well as a goodly chunk of the undecided. I like Newt but I think his place is as an elder and wee bit fluffy statesman.
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Right…that’s why I basically believed Trump’s first comment about the reason for his decision – “party unity” – more than I believed any of the rest of the explanations. If Pence is an evangelical favorite, as well as having been in DC politics, that would probably outweigh the bad reaction and loss of support by certain LGBT, some independents and those who don’t want religious/social issues or establishment politicians as part of this campaign. I’m no purist when it comes to politics, since I’ve come to believe it’s all a dirty racket. Trump inevitably will be/has been dragged into it. I don’t see how it can be avoided. I just hope he is the real deal and will be able to stay in charge and control the mess with enough power to actually effect some, hopefully most, of his agenda. D.C. is truly a swamp, full of quicksand pits…not just made up of elected politicians, but all the bureaucrats, agency heads, plotting factions, media, lobbyists, people with money and social connections, and the international/globalist power people.
I imagine Pence will toe the line during the campaign, staying targeted on the subjects and issues Trump wants to concentrate on, saying what Trump wants him to say. Trump may use him to focus on certain issues, leaving Trump free to address other subjects. That is what would be expected of him, despite potential contradictory positions in his past political life. Newt, Christie and other more flamboyant, outspoken types might have been more difficult to keep contained.
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