Posted on 09/12/2015 5:37:52 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
Football brought them to the stadium.
Donald Trump brought them to the tailgate party.
And after a long wait in a bright, late summer sun, those who stuck around for a chance to see Trump were rewarded.
Trump was one of four Republican presidential candidates who popped in on a GOP tailgate party at the Iowa vs. Iowa State college football game on Saturday afternoon. The event was put on by the Republican Party of Iowa and a few central Iowa county party organizations.
Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Scott Walker also joined the tailgate party with dozens of Cyclone and Hawkeye fans.
But the main event --- at least according to many in the crowd --- was Trump. Hundreds packed the area around the tailgate party in the Jack Trice Stadium parking lot. Many waited two hours to see Trump, the billionaire businessman who has turned the GOP race on its head and led in most polls.
When word came that Trump may not make it out to the tailgate party before kickoff, much of the crowd dissipated, but some stayed.
“I’m just intrigued by what he has to say,” said Gina Navratil, of Ames, a self-described Republican voter. “I thought it would be better to hear it in person.”
Just before kickoff, Trump emerged from within the stadium and made his way to the tailgate party. Wearing his famous “Make America Great Again” hat --- this one in camouflage --- Trump arrived to huge cheers and spoke only briefly, saying only that he wished everybody well and good luck to their teams.
“Good luck, and have a good time,” Trump said before moving right along once again through the parking lot, a thick throng following him.
(Excerpt) Read more at wcfcourier.com ...
How fun. I can’t wait until Trump comes to Florida.
OMG camouflage Make America Great Again hat!?
Must has!
He need to put them up for sale right now!
I would buy one for me and my dog, and we would walk around with them on so people could see them!!!
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!
Tip for the ISU grad: take the lid off of the cup before begging.
Awesome.
Great pic!
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