Why Mitt Romney should be Trump's Secretary of State
My take (TL/DR version - Mitt is a stand up guy & bringing him on board helps Trump move his agenda through Congress):
Mitt is a man of integrity - he can be counted on to honor his word
Hell, he did this in opposing Trump during the campaign - many do not like it, but he honored his word
If he comes on board, it will only be done after he has sworn his allegiance - Mitt is a guy that can be counted on once his commitment has been secured
His whole track record demonstrates this. I understand the concern from hard core Trump supporters, but on this, you will have to trust Trump's judgement...
Remember this, there are A LOT like of genuine conservatives and folks who at least "lean right" politically who are frustrated with what has happened in this country, and hated Obama. People that though Hillary was awful, but were just not able to support Donald Trump
Trump won primarily by bringing new people to the party (not the Republican Party, the "election party" if you will")
The new folks got him over the top, but he was only able to win the election because enough "establishment types" held their noses & voted for him.
But again; many did not - many stayed home or voted 3rd party.
Mitt voted 3rd party, but he DID NOT support Clinton
Mitt is respected by those folks. He is also, begrudgingly. respected by those on the left.
Bringing Romney in demonstrates that Trump is willing to set aside personal grievances to do what is right for the country, it also brings those "lost souls" that should have been with us home
Preibus was a great "get" - Romney is better, the guy is not only qualified, he is the best man for the job
His presence would help to unify the Republican Party in a way that would make it easier for Trump to pass legislation that is unrelated to foreign policy. Think about this for a minute, one of the fears that many Trump supporters have had (and one of the hopes from those on the left) is that Trump would be "handcuffed" and unable to move his agenda through Congress. Bringing Romney into his cabinet will dissuade the fears of many congressional Republicans and open them up to supporting parts of Trump's agenda that they may otherwise have fought.
The "Trumpkins" always brag about "3D Chess"
Mitt as SecState is 3D Chess x 1000
My take (TL/DR version - Mitt is a stand up guy & bringing him on board helps Trump move his agenda through Congress):
Mitt is a man of integrity - he can be counted on to honor his word
Hell, he did this in opposing Trump during the campaign - many do not like it, but he honored his word
If he comes on board, it will only be done after he has sworn his allegiance - Mitt is a guy that can be counted on once his commitment has been secured
His whole track record demonstrates this. I understand the concern from hard core Trump supporters, but on this, you will have to trust Trump's judgement...
Remember this, there are A LOT like of genuine conservatives and folks who at least "lean right" politically who are frustrated with what has happened in this country, and hated Obama. People that though Hillary was awful, but were just not able to support Donald Trump
Trump won primarily by bringing new people to the party (not the Republican Party, the "election party" if you will")
The new folks got him over the top, but he was only able to win the election because enough "establishment types" held their noses & voted for him.
But again; many did not - many stayed home or voted 3rd party.
Mitt voted 3rd party, but he DID NOT support Clinton
Mitt is respected by those folks. He is also, begrudgingly. respected by those on the left.
Bringing Romney in demonstrates that Trump is willing to set aside personal grievances to do what is right for the country, it also brings those "lost souls" that should have been with us home
Preibus was a great "get" - Romney is better, the guy is not only qualified, he is the best man for the job
His presence would help to unify the Republican Party in a way that would make it easier for Trump to pass legislation that is unrelated to foreign policy. Think about this for a minute, one of the fears that many Trump supporters have had (and one of the hopes from those on the left) is that Trump would be "handcuffed" and unable to move his agenda through Congress. Bringing Romney into his cabinet will dissuade the fears of many congressional Republicans and open them up to supporting parts of Trump's agenda that they may otherwise have fought.
The "Trumpkins" always brag about "3D Chess"
Mitt as SecState is 3D Chess x 1000