webfact Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Trump aide steps up bid to block possible Romney nomination By JULIE PACE WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Donald Trump adviser warned Sunday that the president-elect's supporters would feel "betrayed" if he tapped former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as secretary of state, a move that would put a once-fierce Trump critic in a powerful Cabinet post. The comments from Kellyanne Conway deepened a highly unusual push by some Trump allies to stop the president-elect from nominating Romney. The extraordinary public nature of the effort has also stirred speculation that it could be a Trump-approved attempt to humiliate a prominent Republican who staunchly opposed him throughout the presidential campaign. Conway, who served as Trump's campaign manager and is part of his transition team, said her opposition to Romney reflected what she's been hearing from Trump voters. "People feel betrayed to think that Gov. Romney, who went out of his way to question the character and the intellect and the integrity of Donald Trump, now our president-elect, would be given the most significant cabinet post of all," Conway said in one of several television interviews Sunday. She said Romney was "nothing but awful" to Trump for a year. Conway's opposition to Romney is also said to be supported by Steve Bannon, the controversial conservative media executive who will serve as Trump's White House senior adviser. Trump is an avid consumer of television news and his advisers and allies often use their appearances to send messages to Trump or the Republican establishment. Still, it's rare for Conway and other close aides who speak frequently with Trump in private to be so explicit about their personal opinions in public. Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee, vigorously challenged Trump's fitness for the presidency, including his foreign policy credentials. In a wide-ranging condemnation of Trump in March, Romney said the businessman's bombast was "alarming the allies and fueling the enmity of our enemies." Trump responded by mocking Romney, calling him a "choker" and saying he "walks like a penguin." The freeze between two men appeared to thaw after they spoke by phone following the election. Romney then traveled to Trump's New Jersey golf club for a private meeting to discuss the possibility of joining the administration. After the meeting, Trump was said to be taken by the way Romney "looks the part" of a globe-trotting diplomat, according to people close to the transition process. In nominating Romney, Trump would be signaling his willingness to heal campaign wounds and reach out to traditional Republicans who were deeply skeptical of his experience and temperament. Romney is well-liked by GOP lawmakers and was supported by numerous Republican national security experts during his failed White House bid. But Conway suggested those weren't reasons enough to nominate Romney as the nation's top diplomat. "I'm all for party unity, but I'm not sure that we have to pay for that with the secretary of state position," Conway said. Despite the effort to discredit him, Romney is said to remain interested in serving in Trump's Cabinet, though those close to him acknowledge his opposition to Trump during the campaign hurt his chances. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who was fiercely loyal to Trump throughout the campaign, quickly emerged as a front-runner for the secretary of state post and is still in contention. However, questions about his overseas business ties — as well as his own public campaigning for the job — are said to have given Trump pause. Giuliani is said to be frustrated by the way the process has unfolded, having originally been led to believe he would have his pick of jobs, according to those close to the transition. They insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the private deliberations. Trump's decision on his secretary of state did not appear to be imminent. And the wrangling over Romney and Giuliani has raised the possibility that Trump may go with a third option. His transition team has also considered Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton for the job. People with knowledge of the transition process say Trump is also considering retired Marine Gen. John Kelly for the post. Kelly met with the president-elect last week. Conway appeared Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," ABC's "This Week," and CNN's "State of the Union." ___ Associated Press writers Jonathan Lemire in New York and Steve Peoples in West Palm Beach, Florida, contributed to this report. -- © Associated Press 2016-11-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowpot Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It appears that Kellyanne is going rogue. She is usually in lock step with Donald no matter what. She seems determined to want Giuliani as Sec of State. I wonder what she really has against Romney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuket Stan Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 30 minutes ago, Silurian said: It appears that Kellyanne is going rogue. She is usually in lock step with Donald no matter what. She seems determined to want Giuliani as Sec of State. I wonder what she really has against Romney. Romney is a lot smarter than many of the Trump troops though it is a bit strange with Kellyanne protesting seeing both her and Romney are Mormans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Kellyanne is a Catholic. Here is a short clip of negative things Romney said about Trump during this election cycle. Trump's supporters are determined to send him packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 6 minutes ago, NeverSure said: Kellyanne is a Catholic. Here is a short clip of negative things Romney said about Trump during this election cycle. Trump's supporters are determined to send him packing. I don't buy it. Nikki Haley criticized Donald and she is listed as the new UN Ambassador. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 3 hours ago, kowpot said: "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" Not worth it if it's splitting his team, as it appears to be doing. Perhaps an ambassador to the UK would be better. He had better not disregard Giuliani. That would be a huge mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Silurian said: I don't buy it. Nikki Haley criticized Donald and she is listed as the new UN Ambassador. That is a minor position, secretary of state is HUGE. I don't think she was as bad as Romney in her criticism either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmypassword Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Not worth it if it's splitting his team, as it appears to be doing. Perhaps an ambassador to the UK would be better. He had better not disregard Giuliani. That would be a huge mistake. Giuliani is a super competent guy. Against the advice of experts he put the emergency center for NYC in ...wait for it...the world trade center. That turned out really well. And he also made his driver..that's right, his driver...Police Commissioner of New York. That also turned out really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said: That is a minor position, secretary of state is HUGE. I don't think she was as bad as Romney in her criticism either. Understood but I think there is more to this than just some insults from Romney. I think there is something that Kellyanne is holding her tongue on. There are several instances of past political rivals joining together after heavy criticism. In the end, Sec of State might end up with someone else other than Giuliani or Romney. Maybe Tulsi Gabbard or James Webb just to spice things up? Edited November 28, 2016 by Silurian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoik666 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 What about Sarah Palin? The Donald and Sarah speak the same language. I'm not sure what language but they wouldn't need encryption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 5 hours ago, kowpot said: "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" Yes, but only if your enemy carries a big stick to hurt you. Romney, can't hurt Trump. He is a nothing in Republican Politics now. But I agree, he would be the wrong choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 All staged to make Romney look like an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 A bunch of aimless clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, Redline said: A bunch of aimless clowns Good to see you are into constructive criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'm a Trump supporter. I was really starting to get sick of his inability to stick to the point. Kelly seemed to make it work. I have always viewed Mit as a guy you would think twice about buying a used car from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 The Trump administration create a frivolous polemic in the style of reality tv show (think The Apprentice) to i) keep the attention on them ii) to divert attention from discussion of the issues, they don't like that iii) to ensure Romney knows his place as a subordinate. iv) to keep the media occupied by giving them a story and thus controlled. Expect at least one of these ridiculous diversionary tactics every week. America seems to have gone insane. I sincerely hope somebody is watching what the right hand is doing whilst the left hand is creating these continual distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Romney seems the first relatively sane potential appointment so far... no wonder the far right are objecting.... might start a trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Not worth it if it's splitting his team, as it appears to be doing. Perhaps an ambassador to the UK would be better. He had better not disregard Giuliani. That would be a huge mistake. Ambassador to the UK is a rather minor post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 3 hours ago, NickJ said: I'm a Trump supporter. I was really starting to get sick of his inability to stick to the point. Kelly seemed to make it work. I have always viewed Mit as a guy you would think twice about buying a used car from. I'm a Trump supporter. I have always viewed Mit as a guy you would think twice about buying a used car from. hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Romney is a bit of a squish...and like Conway said, nobody knows if he even voted for Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 46 minutes ago, Morch said: I'm a Trump supporter. I have always viewed Mit as a guy you would think twice about buying a used car from. hmmm..... And how many times would you think about buying a used car from Trump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 14 minutes ago, dunroaming said: And how many times would you think about buying a used car from Trump? eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunroaming Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 20 minutes ago, Morch said: eh? eh? I thought it was a straightforward question given your comments about thinking twice about buying a secondhand car from Mitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 21 hours ago, NeverSure said: Kellyanne is a Catholic. Here is a short clip of negative things Romney said about Trump during this election cycle. Trump's supporters are determined to send him packing. Which is why I'm not sure why Romney would even consider this position unless it helps him run against Trump in 2020. Scary the way that Trump's own staff is openly slamming Trump's consideration of Romney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Kellyanne Conway is one of those unintended consequences that everyone is always talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silurian Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 More proof that Kellyanne has gone rogue. Not all is well in the child-president's camp. I guess we can see temper tantrums next. Trump reportedly 'furious' about Conway's comments on Romney http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/28/trump-reportedly-furious-about-conways-comments-on-romney.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 20 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Good to see you are into constructive criticism. There is too much to criticize. Others do it well in lengthy articles daily. If you are current on the news, no need to spend hours writing, but my illustration serves me well 15 hours ago, dunroaming said: And how many times would you think about buying a used car from Trump? You wouldn't even get a car Edited November 29, 2016 by Redline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 15 hours ago, dunroaming said: eh? I thought it was a straightforward question given your comments about thinking twice about buying a secondhand car from Mitt. Paying attention pays. I was quoting and highlighting from a previous post by another poster: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955875-trump-aide-steps-up-bid-to-block-possible-romney-nomination/#comment-11376027 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/955875-trump-aide-steps-up-bid-to-block-possible-romney-nomination/#comment-11376834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 On November 28, 2016 at 2:52 PM, Redline said: All staged to make Romney look like an idiot. I don't think he needs much help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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