Conservative[?] activists plot to stop Donald Trump

Washington Times ^ | 3-17-2016

[Citizen Zed]

A group of conservative activists huddled behind closed doors Thursday at a Washington hotel to plot strategy to stop Republican front-runner Donald Trump , including calling for a unity ticket to oppose him and a floor fight at the GOP convention to deny him the nomination.

The meeting was led by conservative talk radio host Erick Erickson, a longtime outspoken critic of Mr. Trump .

“We believe that the issue of Donald Trump is greater than an issue of party. It is an issue of morals and character that all Americans, not just those of us in the conservative movement, must confront,” the group said in a statement posted on Mr. Erickson’s website.

The only member of the group identified was Mr. Erickson. The other attendees were described as “grass-roots conservative activists from across the country.”

The meeting underscored the increasing dismay within the Republican establishment as Mr. Trump moves closer to capturing the nomination, either by winning the requisite 1,237 delegates or at a brokered convention in July in Cleveland.

“We call for a unity ticket that unites the Republican Party . If that unity ticket is unable to get 1,237 delegates prior to the convention, we recognize that it took Abraham Lincoln three ballots at the Republican convention in 1860 to become the party ’s nominee and if it is good enough for Lincoln, that process should be good enough for all the candidates without threats of riots,” the statement said.

“We encourage all former Republican candidates not currently supporting Trump to unite against him and encourage all candidates to hold their delegates on the first ballot,” it continued. “Lastly, we intend to keep our options open as to other avenues to oppose Donald Trump."

[fortheDeclaration]

Lincoln didn’t have any primaries!

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Erickson! Your fifteen minutes of fame are over. Please slink away now!

[Buck-I-Guy]

The ‘?’ after the word “conservative” is interesting.
They happen to be more conservative than Trump is

[firebrand]

Kasich-Cruz, the new term for “suicide.”

[Gene Eric]

Heard a caller commiserating with Mark Levin about the inability to organize a third party — a party “independent” of the GOP Establishment.

Levin and his ‘sycophants’ (returning a complement) are delusional. Given Trump is anything but perfect, he IS the third party candidate! And the candidate that is capable of co-opting the Republican machine.

[major-pelham]

PREACH IT! Truer words were never spoken.

[trebb]

Mississippi all over again only on a National level - funny how some saw the treachery of what was done to Mississippi are just fine with it on a grander scale if it means that trump loses (those who try this will also try to ensure Cruz doesn't get the nod but he will be happy about the treachery because it is his only chance).

How Pathetic our side has become - no wonder we lose; even when we get a golden opportunity dropped in our laps, we toil tirelessly in order to screw it up royally.

[Mechanicos]

RobertClark said:

“...Cruz is still on track with a legitimate, although difficult, path to stop Trump.”

No. he really has no chance, either direct or by a brokered convention.

His Strongest states are behind him now, He may get Utah because of the Mormon angle with Romney. but what else? And its not realistic to think the GOPe will pick him at a convention.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Trump stood with Carson behind the curtain at one of the debates when they called Carsons name. Remember? The rest just past him by. Speaks to Trumps sense of fair play and character.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

A great day will be at hand when little erick is no longer on the radio in Atlanta.

[Tennessee Nana]

I for one will not be voting for any GOP nominee who has not run in the race...

[Tennessee Nana]

Lincoln didn’t get any Southern states...

one way or another...

[Tennessee Nana]

CINOs

[MNJohnnie]

Nailed it. That, despite claiming to be “Religious Conservatives”, they have categorically refused to back Cruz is the proof they are just more fake GOPE Astor-turf, not real grass roots.

[Jim Noble]

The Democrats are anything but national socialists. They disdain the nation and want to speed her demise.

[MNJohnnie]

Erickson, et al, have been Cruz supporters throughout the campaign

Erickson was a big Rubio pimp. What he has said about Cruz has been tepid acceptance at best.

[MNJohnnie]

Well what would we even miss? His “radio show” is 5 minutes of relentless blowhard self promotion between 8 minute intervalls of traffic/weather/new reports. They may as well drop him and run commercials in his space. They would have more listeners and revenues if they did that.

[Leo Carpathian]

Non eligible, not Natural Born Citizens, Cubans, Chihuahua Prespiration Marko and Pinocchio Desperation Ted attacking Big Donald at CNN freestyle match.

Cruz "character":
1. Phony summonses mailed out, scaring people to vote for Cruz.
2. Claiming Carson quit, presinc captains told voters "vote for Cruz"
3. Campaigning in the 800 churches, showing video "vote for me" with his preacher/father stomping for him. Rafael Cruz is a 7 Mountain Dominionist and believes his son is the anointed one.
4. "Brilliant" lawyer, did not know he was Canadian citizen and that he is not Natural Born Citizen, not eligible for office of P or VP.
5. Making phony video advertising with lies about opponents.
6. Phony video about Rubio - Obama.
7. 7 Mountain Dominionist Church = Christian???
Just enough to beat Trump in IA, apologize, rinse and repeat?
Liar is the polite term for this Cuban. His father was pro-communist in Cuba, imprisoned by Batista, but now he is refugee?

IRREFUTABLE AUTHORITY HAS SPOKEN
(Oct. 18, 2009) The Post & Email has in several articles mentioned that the Supreme Court of the United States has given the definition of what a "natural born citizen" is. Since being a natural born citizen is an objective qualification and requirement of office for the U.S. President (and VP), it is important for all U.S. Citizens to understand what this term means.
http://www.thepostemail.com/2009/10/18/4-supreme-court-cases-define-natural-born-citizen/
Applies to Cruz and Rubio, both at the time not born to US citizens and on US soil.

[CodeToad]

Exactly. What is so “conservative” about thwarting the will of the people??

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

LOL, cant argue with that.