Report: Top Trump Aide Corey Lewandowski Leading VP Search Team

Corey Lewandowski, campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, waits before the start of a foreign policy speech at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Trump's highly anticipated foreign policy speech Wednesday will test whether the Republican presidential front-runner, known for his raucous rallies and eyebrow-raising statements, can present a more presidential persona as he works to unite the GOP establishment behind him. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Corey Lewandowski, campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, waits before the start of a foreign policy speech at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Trump's highl... Corey Lewandowski, campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, waits before the start of a foreign policy speech at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Trump's highly anticipated foreign policy speech Wednesday will test whether the Republican presidential front-runner, known for his raucous rallies and eyebrow-raising statements, can present a more presidential persona as he works to unite the GOP establishment behind him. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) MORE LESS
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Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, is expected to lead the charge to secure a running mate for the presumptive GOP nominee, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.

The Post, citing two Republicans who spoke on condition of anonymity, reported that Lewandowski formally took on the role last week and has been the “point person” for for the team vetting potential vice presidential candidates.

Trump has said a slew of people, notably failed presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, would help him select a vice president while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) would lead Trump’s transition team.

Lewandowski made headlines when he was charged with misdemeanor battery after a former reporter for the conservative news site Breitbart filed a complaint against him with Florida police. The reporter alleged Lewandowski forcibly grabbed her arm after a news conference. Lewandowski denied any wrongdoing and was repeatedly defended by Trump; local prosecutors ultimately declined to advance the case.

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  1. Lewandowski follows the GOP tradition when it comes to VP searches–“Lewandowski”!

  2. Hmm. I thought that was Krispy’s gig. (Remember him? The whale of a shoe-in that wasn’t?)

    Regardless, I wonder who Lewey will drag down?

  3. Krispy’s leading the “transition team.” Transition to what, I don’t know.

  4. I remember now. Which, by the way, explains that “I’ve been fucked” look on his face he’s been wearing.

  5. Another tramp flip-flop. He had appointed Carson to find the VP. Maybe Carson fell asleep…

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