Newt Taps Bolton
Nobody's Perfect ·
Dec 7, 2011 at 3:16pm
Speaking to a group of prominent conservatives in Arlington, Virginia yesterday, Newt Gingrich said that, if elected, he would ask John Bolton to serve as Secretary of State.
Deft maneuver. If there is any question about whether Newt is committed to turning around the foreign-policy disaster of the past three years, this should dispel all doubt. It's also an aggressive shot across the bow of the apologizing-for-America crowd - there's no one they hate more than John Bolton.
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Dec '11
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I'm concerned that John Bolton's irascible toughness might be wasted in a diplomatic bureaucracy that from all accounts, seems to 'fly solo' regardless of presidential policies. Even Condi Rice, with her influential ties to George W, was unable to tame the beast.
I'd love to see Bolton as National Security Advisor- a job into which he can sink his marvelously menacing teeth!
Edited on Dec 7, 2011 at 1:49pmOct '10
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I'd have picked him as VP. He would be able to advocate a sane foreign policy in the campaign (which as prospective SecState designate he wouldn't be able to do), and eviscerate his VP opponent in a debate.
Dec '10
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See, this is what we're enjoying about Newt. He's a pyromaniac. Just watch all the liberals run around with their hair on fire! All that heat and light is comforting as we approach the winter solstice.
Seriously, though. I like that he isn't cowed by political correctness.
Nov '10
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Either place would be suitable, in my judgment. I am a Bolton fan and seeing that fox loose among the chickens in the State Department would be a delight. But, I concur with My Brother Thompson that he needs to be where he can have the most influence and direction of our foreign affairs.
Aug '10
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Newt can talk the talk, that's for sure...
Dec '11
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Not a bad idea, actually. I do miss Dick Cheney.
Feb '11
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This strikes me as a fabulous as well as obvious move to win support with the conservative base of the GOP.
Gosh. I wonder why Romney didn't think of it, considering that he's the one true conservative in the race.
HAHAHAHA!!!
Actually, I know why Romney wouldn't do this. It would be very upsetting to the establishment. That just can't be done. It would lead to acrimony and stuff.
No way Romney will risk that.
Dec '10
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NP, I have only one reponse to this.
SLAMMINN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr '11
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Western Chauvinist: See, this is what we're enjoying about Newt. He's a pyromaniac. Just watch all the liberals run around with their hair on fire! All that heat and light is comforting as we approach the winter solstice.
Seriously, though. I like that he isn't cowed by political correctness. · Dec 7 at 3:33pm
Most of Newt's surge seems to be based on the desire to infuriate liberals. He and Bolton fit each other quite well in that regard (although I certainly respect Bolton much more than Newt).
It has been amazing how much of a role pure spite has played in this primary so far...
Mar '11
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wmartin
It has been amazing how much of a role pure spite has played in this primary so far...
I don't think it's spite -- it's time for the Republican party to be less stupid, and fight back.
This is a great start.
Dec '11
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Xennady:
No way Romney will risk that.
Betcha he would, because Romney is an intelligent man. Bolton is an uber-confident speaker/debator, seasoned and thick-skinned pol, and would add critical conservative street creds to the ticket.
I had the great honor of hearing and meeting him at a Heritage event; he was genuinely surprised at the rush the audience made for him after his speech to shake his hand and get his autograph. (I admit I had some bruised elbows apres that lecture!)
Feb '11
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EThompson
Betcha he would, because Romney is an intelligent man.
I have no doubt Romney is an intelligent man, but I've been waiting to be impressed by Romney and I haven't been.
He's been the presumptive front runner since 2008- and has acted like it- yet he missed this obvious chance to win some conservative support by involving John Bolton in his future plans.
I can only assume that he really doesn't agree too closely with Bolton's well known opinions about foreign policy. If he actually agreed with them as you suggest I don't see why Romney wouldn't have done what Gingrich did and pre-announce that he wanted Bolton in his administration.
Of course I could be wrong but Romney has never bothered to do anything to correct my assumption.
Too late now.
Oct '10
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Western Chauvinist: See, this is what we're enjoying about Newt. He's a pyromaniac. Just watch all the liberals run around with their hair on fire! All that heat and light is comforting as we approach the winter solstice.
Seriously, though. I like that he isn't cowed by political correctness. · Dec 7 at 3:33pm
HaHaHaHaHa! (Deserves more than a like.)
Jun '10
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EThompson
Not a bad idea, actually. I do miss Dick Cheney. · Dec 7 at 3:41pm
Cheney is a unique man -- preternatural, really. I hope he gets many more years to fish and enjoy his greatly deserved retirement. He was one of the top three most important people in this country who have kept us safe for the decade after 9/11.
wmartin
Western Chauvinist: See, this is what we're enjoying about Newt. He's a pyromaniac. Just watch all the liberals run around with their hair on fire! All that heat and light is comforting as we approach the winter solstice.
Seriously, though. I like that he isn't cowed by political correctness. · Dec 7 at 3:33pm
Most of Newt's surge seems to be based on the desire to infuriate liberals. He and Bolton fit each other quite well in that regard (although I certainly respect Bolton much more than Newt).
It has been amazing how much of a role pure spite has played in this primary so far...
Jun '10
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Wow, Bolton!? Whatever cabinet or other position he wants -- give it to him. He's a superstar and rightfully deserves it. I can listen to him all day. I learn so much from him. He's very clear and insightful and fair and tough-minded.
Give him whatever he wants. Even VP.
Jul '10
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Good move, Mr Speaker. I'd love to see a scrap for Bolton's confirmation at State.
With a newly elected Pres, Senate Dems from every purplish state would have to fight... and eventually fold.
If he's interested then Bolton should pitch a series of practical (at least practical seeming) new standards for the hotshots.
However, this maneuver doesn't just distinguish Newt from Barry, it also ties Newt to W. I tend to prefer that approach to foreign policy to say, Bush 41 (let alone Clinton, Obama, or Paul) but lots of folks don't.
I like it, but I'm not sure how well it will play generally.
Oct '11
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Mar '11
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wmartin
Western Chauvinist: See, this is what we're enjoying about Newt. He's a pyromaniac. Just watch all the liberals run around with their hair on fire! All that heat and light is comforting as we approach the winter solstice.
Seriously, though. I like that he isn't cowed by political correctness. · Dec 7 at 3:33pm
Most of Newt's surge seems to be based on the desire to infuriate liberals. He and Bolton fit each other quite well in that regard (although I certainly respect Bolton much more than Newt).
It has been amazing how much of a role pure spite has played in this primary so far... · Dec 7 at 4:05pm
You have a point, yet you then miss greatly by labeling it as mere spite. Try again.
Dec '11
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Larry Koler
EThompson
Not a bad idea, actually. I do miss Dick Cheney.
Cheney is a unique man -- preternatural, really. I hope he gets many more years to fish and enjoy his greatly deserved retirement. He was one of the top three most important people in this country who have kept us safe for the decade after 9/11.
Larry,
This sounds like an excellent topic for a member feed post. I would encourage you to elucidate!
May '10
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Can Bolton still get in the race for POTUS?