Posted on 08/03/2016 9:53:42 AM PDT by drewh
Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, is said to be livid over an interview Donald J. Trump gave Tuesday in which he refused to endorse House Speaker Paul D. Ryan in his primary fight, and is considering several options to show his public support for Mr. Ryan.
Mr. Priebus is debating the best way to demonstrate solidarity with Mr. Ryan, ranging from a formal endorsement to an email publicly stating his support, said three people with knowledge of Mr. Priebus’s internal discussions. A public announcement could come as early as Wednesday.
In an interview with The Washington Post on Tuesday, Mr. Trump said he liked Mr. Ryan and was considering endorsing him for re-election, but was not yet ready to support him. “I’m just not quite there yet,” Mr. Trump said. “I’m not quite there yet.”
Mr. Trump’s language was strikingly similar to the language Mr. Ryan used earlier this year when he said he was “not ready” to endorse Mr. Trump for president. Some people close to Mr. Trump fault Mr. Ryan for withholding his endorsement for a few weeks before ultimately backing him.
Mr. Priebus, a Wisconsin native, is close with Mr. Ryan; he has been the chairman of some of his previous campaigns, and the two have known each other since they were college Republicans.
Mr. Priebus has made a point of staying neutral in all aspects of Republican primaries, including when people have asked him to speak out against Mr. Trump. Deciding to back Mr. Ryan in his primary would be a step away from that.
Party officials are hamstrung — there is no mechanism for removing Mr. Trump, who would have to step down himself. Nonetheless, party leaders are said to be furious at the controversies involving the Republican nominee.
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It should be a moot point in 6 days.
Where was Reince’s rage when Ryan wouldn’t endorse Trump, when Ryan criticized Trump, when Ryan cozied up with billionaires to trash Trump.
The Slimes is desperate. Throwing red herrings everywhere...
I didn’t think the party was supposed to be taking sides in primary races with republican against republican.
That would have been like the DNC picking Clinton over Sanders in the Democrat Party.
As told by yet another anonymous source?
Also, Ryan is a YUGGGGE reason why none of us have been donating to the Republican party. Paul Ryan has GOT TO GO!
NY Times? Why should Trump have to endorse before the primary?
The GOP stands for “Giving Obama Power”
looks like Priebus is thinking about taking sides here, could be a move of political hari-kari
Suddenly Reince’s thinks there’s a problem? He’s been oblivious with similar issues before... why now?
Ummm, isn’t Ryan in the middle of a primary? Hasn’t the Republican nominee yet to be officially named? If so, why would Trump be obliged to support him?
Same goes Juan Mocaine in AZ.
This is another fake story. FU Drive-by media.
I wish Ryan would fight as hard on Obama’s policies as he does against the Donald.
The Rnc and Pres Candidate are to stay neutral ??
what is slimes lying here again
not a shock
Why do I NOT want to picture an enraged Priebus?
Ryan said: "America's greatness is built on the principles of liberty and preserved by the men and women who wear the uniform to defend it. As I have said on numerous occasions, a religious test for entering our country is not reflective of these fundamental values. I reject it."
"Many Muslim Americans have served valiantly in our military and made the ultimate sacrifice," he continued. "Capt. Khan was one such brave example. His sacrifice — and that of Khizr and Ghazala Khan — should always be honored. Period."
Apparently Priebus has been friends with Ryan for decades.
I’m getting really pissed at these republicans. None of this is for the good of the country.
Trump can very reluctantly endorse Ryan after he wins his primary. Ryan did everything he could to sink Trump before the primary.
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