And what about the other Republican contenders?
If you haven't heard, there is tremendous buzz about Reince Priebus (current RNC chair) becoming Trump's Chief of Staff. There is also buzz about Newt Gingrich becoming a cabinet member. But the question I have is what Trump is going to do with Ted Cruz. If one remembers, Cruz was brutally assaulted on the campaign trail and announced he was #NeverTrump, yet with only a few weeks to go, turned around and began actively campaigning for Trump. And I have to think that it mattered, as many swing states went Red. I'll be interested, but I wouldn't put an offer of Supreme Court out of mind for two reasons: it would give a nod to the conservatives Trump desperately needed to win (and which Cruz was instrumental in energizing), and it would get Ted Cruz out of Trump's hair in the Legislature.
Others I think will be interesting to follow:
Paul Ryan. He waited a long time to finally endorse Trump and his support was very lackluster, instead being #NeverHillary. He was already embattled as Speaker because of his failure to get any meaningful curbs on Obamacare, etc. He'll still hold his seat as Representative from Wisconsin, but I doubt he'll remain speaker.
John Kasich. He was firmly #NeverTrump, but didn't really make friends with anyone else in the party. I suspect his politicking days are over and that now he turns to lobbying.
Rand Paul. This was Rand Paul's big chance, but with too many people cluttering the stage and an inability to separate himself from the rest of the pack he got effectively left in the dust. I think he would make a great Secretary of the Treasury, but I doubt he will do anything more than remain a Senatory from Kentucky for at least another Senate term.
Rudy Giuliani. As former Mayor of New York City, Trump and Giuliani go way back. There are rumors that Giuliani might be the next Attorney General, which would be VERY interesting given his outspoken opinions about Hillary Clinton. If they are smart, the Clintons should start moving to a non-extradition territory if Giuliani gets tapped. (Though I'd much rather see Trey Gowdy in this position).
Cory Lewandowski. This is Trump's former aide who was involved in the assault scandal of a female reporter. The rumors are that he will become RNC head if Priebus becomes Chief of Staff. That would be an absolute disaster for the RNC, as Lewandowski is an utter moron - as shown by his handling of the situation - but Trump's loyalty may put him in the vacancy anyway.
Marco Rubio. After being one of the last to bow out of the Presidential race in 2016, you can bet his political days are still many. He won re-election handily in critical swing-state Florida. I don't see him getting any special favors from Trump, but you can bet his days are still to come.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He shares a lot of views with Trump and his regional similarities and early support for Trump are sure to be repaid. Christie's problem is that he doesn't play well on a national scale. Look for Trump to find a place for him if he loses his Governorship.
Ben Carson. Trump as much as admitted that he had bought out Ben Carson. Attorney General is a likely next step for him and would give him the government experience sorely lacking on a transcript of future ambitions. (Quite frankly, though, I think that position is a good use of his skills.)
Jeb Bush. Bush is in the same camp as Kasich: his open and vocal criticisms of Trump couldn't even resonate in his home state of Florida, and with Marco Rubio getting re-elected, Bush is counting his days. I see him winning another term as governor, but any higher political aspirations were quashed. If he loses his governorship, his connections through his father and brother might see him weasel an ambassadorship.
Others I think will be interesting to follow:
Paul Ryan. He waited a long time to finally endorse Trump and his support was very lackluster, instead being #NeverHillary. He was already embattled as Speaker because of his failure to get any meaningful curbs on Obamacare, etc. He'll still hold his seat as Representative from Wisconsin, but I doubt he'll remain speaker.
John Kasich. He was firmly #NeverTrump, but didn't really make friends with anyone else in the party. I suspect his politicking days are over and that now he turns to lobbying.
Rand Paul. This was Rand Paul's big chance, but with too many people cluttering the stage and an inability to separate himself from the rest of the pack he got effectively left in the dust. I think he would make a great Secretary of the Treasury, but I doubt he will do anything more than remain a Senatory from Kentucky for at least another Senate term.
Rudy Giuliani. As former Mayor of New York City, Trump and Giuliani go way back. There are rumors that Giuliani might be the next Attorney General, which would be VERY interesting given his outspoken opinions about Hillary Clinton. If they are smart, the Clintons should start moving to a non-extradition territory if Giuliani gets tapped. (Though I'd much rather see Trey Gowdy in this position).
Cory Lewandowski. This is Trump's former aide who was involved in the assault scandal of a female reporter. The rumors are that he will become RNC head if Priebus becomes Chief of Staff. That would be an absolute disaster for the RNC, as Lewandowski is an utter moron - as shown by his handling of the situation - but Trump's loyalty may put him in the vacancy anyway.
Marco Rubio. After being one of the last to bow out of the Presidential race in 2016, you can bet his political days are still many. He won re-election handily in critical swing-state Florida. I don't see him getting any special favors from Trump, but you can bet his days are still to come.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He shares a lot of views with Trump and his regional similarities and early support for Trump are sure to be repaid. Christie's problem is that he doesn't play well on a national scale. Look for Trump to find a place for him if he loses his Governorship.
Ben Carson. Trump as much as admitted that he had bought out Ben Carson. Attorney General is a likely next step for him and would give him the government experience sorely lacking on a transcript of future ambitions. (Quite frankly, though, I think that position is a good use of his skills.)
Jeb Bush. Bush is in the same camp as Kasich: his open and vocal criticisms of Trump couldn't even resonate in his home state of Florida, and with Marco Rubio getting re-elected, Bush is counting his days. I see him winning another term as governor, but any higher political aspirations were quashed. If he loses his governorship, his connections through his father and brother might see him weasel an ambassadorship.
