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GoCubsGo

(34,761 posts)
10. Yep. I don't think Romney will even get the offer.
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 02:51 PM
Nov 2016

Most likely, Trump is just doing this to humiliate him for his opposition prior to the election. Just like he did to Ted Cruz, when he short-listed "Lyin' Ted" for Attorney General, or whatever it was.

Hekate

(100,133 posts)
18. That's my take on it. Romney would be head and shoulders above any others...
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 06:31 PM
Nov 2016

...Trump has publicly considered, but Trump likes messing with people's heads more than anything in the world. Every time something like this comes up with his former political rivals, I just shake my head and say, "Look what he did to Chris Christie."

uponit7771

(93,505 posts)
4. Romney is being threatened to take the position as we type, DPutin has to be normalized another
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 12:28 PM
Nov 2016

... bigot and the M$M might start paying attention

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
6. It would be a high profile position, one that could make Romney look Presidential.
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 12:48 PM
Nov 2016

I am certain he still dreams of being called President Romney.

longship

(40,416 posts)
7. If it was even offered to him.
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 01:21 PM
Nov 2016

We didn't have a fly on the wall for that meeting, regretfully.

That said, I'd rather have Rmoney as SOS than say fucking John "Coo Coo Cachook" Bolton. (Not much better, but better.)

JonLP24

(29,886 posts)
8. Romney will because he's a phony with no convictions
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 01:27 PM
Nov 2016

Of course he'll take it because he wants to remain relevant and improve his.stock.

avebury

(11,193 posts)
11. I don't think he will take it.
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 03:33 PM
Nov 2016

If he is smart he will realize that he has nothing to win by taking it. Trump won't listen to him and Trump and his minions will blame him for anything that goes wrong.

JonLP24

(29,886 posts)
14. Some billionaire investor is being considered for that job
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 04:47 PM
Nov 2016

Businessman Wilbur Ross is a leading contender for commerce secretary


By Phil Mattingly and Matt Egan
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump's commerce secretary, an official familiar with the transition process told CNN.

Ross, 78, a renowned distressed debt investor, met with Trump Sunday at the New York billionaire's Bedminster, New Jersey golf course. Trump, asked before the meeting if he was considering Ross for the position, told reporters: "That's what we're looking for."

The commerce secretary, a cabinet-level position that requires Senate confirmation, typically serves as the government's chief business advocate. The commerce secretary is a liaison between companies and the White House.

The official cautioned that no final decision had been made, but made clear that Ross is, at this point, is being considered very seriously.

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/33755783/businessman-wilbur-ross-is-a-leading-contender-for-commerce-secretary

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