If Donald Trump picks Newt Gingrich as his Vice Presidential candidate he’ll have a candidate with plenty of experience but probably not many more votes. The ticket would not have the diversity that would help bridge the gap with woman and or minorities. It might be a ticket that showed Donald Trump wants an experienced person with bold ideas that gets things done but would that be enough to win. Newt Gingrich comes from a state that is predictable Republican so it doesn’t help the ticket in the crucial states they would need to turn to win such as Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Iowa. Furthermore the ticket would appear old and not draw the excitement that a younger candidate would. In conclusion this ticket would be a 7 out of 10 maybe adding a bit more seriousness to the Republican Presidential Candidate but not much more.
BETTER PICKS
Mia Love– Congresswoman from Utah (9 1/2) 1/2 point off because she’s a bit young
Condoleeza Rice– Former Secretary of State- (9) 1 point off because of the Iraqi war affiliation
Joni Ernst– Senator from Iowa (9 3/4) – 1/4 we may have one less Republican Senator if she runs
Susana Martinez-Governor of New Mexico (9 7/8) – I hate to give a perfect 10 but this is a close to it as one could get now if Donald could swallow his pride.