Posted on 12/11/2015 11:14:23 AM PST by GOPAreDemProgressives
Ben Carson on Friday blasted the Republican National Committee following a Washington Post report that nearly two-dozen establishment party figures were prepping for a potential brokered convention as Donald Trump continues to lead most polls.
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus held a dinner in Washington, D.C., on Monday, and, according to five people who spoke with the Post, the possibility of Trump heading into the Cleveland convention with a substantial number of delegates was a topic of discussion. Some attendees suggested the establishment lay the groundwork for a floor fight that could lead the party's mainstream wing to unite behind an alternative. Carson rejected this approach.
'If the leaders of the Republican Party want to destroy the party, they should continue to hold meetings like the one described in the Washington Post this morning,' Carson said in a statement released by his campaign.
Carson said he prays the Post's report is incorrect and threatened to leave the GOP. 'If it is correct, every voter who is standing for change must know they are being betrayed. I won't stand for it said Carson, who added that if the plot is accurate, I assure you Donald Trump won't be the only one leaving the party.
The retired neurosurgeon said that next summer's Cleveland convention could be the last Republican National Convention if leaders try to manipulate it.
I am prepared to lose fair and square, as I am sure is Donald, Carson said. But I will not sit by and watch a theft. I intend on being the nominee. If I am not, the winner will have my support. If the winner isn't our nominee then we have a massive problem.'
Carson told ABC News on Friday he had no plans to run as an independent.
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Good for Ben.
Trump was threatened by some anonymous terrorist-like loon. He is being attacked and our government protests and sympathizes with terrorists!
The RNC/GOP has a death wish if they do this
GOP-RIP
Ben just erased a few demerits in my book.
When told of the Washington Post story, Ben Carson should have said: “Do you have that from a credible source?”
Some attendees suggested the establishment lay the groundwork for a floor fight that could lead the party’s mainstream wing to unite behind an alternative. (The GOPe’s word for LOOSER)
Right on! Dr. Ben is doing his best to keep the GOPe from stealing the nomination.
True, but his statement puts the slimes @ the GOP e cartel on notice.
So, Mr. Cultural Marxist barely made it a year as a registered Republican. Shocking!
It will be interesting to see what Trump has to say. Bet he’ll back Ben up.
The firsts thing Presdient Trump or Cruz should do is send Rancid Penis (or is it Prius) packing, he’s a disgusting little ferret who should never be seen or heard from again.
LOSER
Carson shows his class.
It might be time for us to leave the Republican party.
I second that. Good for Carson. Let’s see Fox and other liberal networks slam him for speaking his mind.
I agree.
He would also be a good VP candidate for Trump, but I don’t know if they’ll get past their ring match from last month.
And he is absolutely correct. A Politburo will end the Republican party. I don't mean lead to its electoral defeat, I mean end it.
“I am prepared to lose fair and square, as I am sure is Donald, Carson said. But I will not sit by and watch a theft. I intend on being the nominee. If I am not, the winner will have my support. If the winner isn’t our nominee then we have a massive problem.’”
Good for Carson.
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