Does Newt Gingrich Pass His Own Litmus Test for Veep?

Author(s)

Christopher J. Devine, University of DaytonFollow
Kyle C. Kopko, Elizabethtown College

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

7-2016

Publication Source

Time

Abstract

Perhaps no one has received more attention in the Donald Trump “veepstakes” than former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.

Now, getting the most VP buzz hardly guarantees selection (and, in fact, could be an orchestrated diversion of attention from Trump’s actual choice). But with many people considering him the likeliest Trump running mate—or even the only acceptable one—it is worth asking: Would Gingrich be a good pick for VP?

There’s no strict test for evaluating a running mate’s credentials; it’s a subjective process. However, in a recent interview with TIME, Gingrich identified three characteristics—in order of their importance—that he says Trump should look for in a vice presidential candidate. Using this test, we can evaluate whether Gingrich, according to his own standards, would make a good VP pick.

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Copyright © 2016, Time

Publisher

Time

Place of Publication

New York, NY

eCommons Citation

Devine, Christopher J. and Kopko, Kyle C., "Does Newt Gingrich Pass His Own Litmus Test for Veep?" (2016). Political Science Faculty Publications. 85.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/pol_fac_pub/85