Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Trump's campaign manager: 'Megyn Kelly is totally obsessed with Mr. Trump' (+ Cruz challenge)
Politico ^ | 1/27/16 | Nick Gass

Posted on 01/27/2016 4:25:09 AM PST by jimbo123

Donald Trump's campaign manager gave no ground on Wednesday morning after a Fox News statement singled him out, suggesting that he threatened the network with "terrorizations" of debate co-moderator Megyn Kelly.

-snip-

Asked about Ted Cruz's call for a one-on-one debate before Monday's caucuses in Iowa, Lewandowski said the Texas senator's campaign was not the only one to reach out asking if they could participate in the Trump campaign's event for wounded warriors and veterans on Thursday night in Des Moines.

"Well, look, he's not the only one. We've had calls from many debates, from many of the candidates now, to say look, why would we participate in the Fox debate as well? I think what you're finding out, once again, you have the candidates reacting to the only true leader in this race, which is Donald Trump," Lewandowski claimed. "He leads, and all of a sudden everyone realizes that, hey, maybe it's not the best idea to be involved in these debates, maybe we should leave as well. So I had a number of calls yesterday with some of the other campaigns who said hey, can we come and join you in raising money for the Wounded Warriors and the veterans, because, you know, Fox isn't going to be fair to you, what makes them think they're going to be fair to us?"

As for whether more could bolt the Thursday night debate, Lewandowski demurred.

"Well, it's very possible," he said. "Obviously, they have to do what they think is best for their campaign, but they reached out to us proactively so they could be part of our debate, our event, which we're going to do on Thursday night in Des Moines, and so we'll see what happens."

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 2016election; debates; election2016; fauxnews; foxnetwork; foxnews; iowa; megynkelly; newyork; rogerailes; rupertmurdoch; trump; trumplessdebate
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 81-100101-120121-140141-160 next last
To: jimbo123

I don’t think so. One on One was in addition to not in place of.

Spin Spin Spin by Trump campaign manager.


101 posted on 01/27/2016 6:32:20 AM PST by Qwackertoo (Worst 8 years ever, First Affirmative Action President, I hope those who did this to us SUFFER MOST!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: BigEdLB

102 posted on 01/27/2016 6:32:40 AM PST by Bobalu (I told you so!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: bigtoona

103 posted on 01/27/2016 6:34:35 AM PST by Bobalu (I told you so!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 38 | View Replies]

To: SubMareener
You should all take the time to read this analysis of what is happening from Dilbert’s creator, Scott Adams: http://blog.dilbert.com/post/138125409321/trump-fox-news-and-megyn-kelly-explained-master

OUTSTANDING article from Scott Adams

104 posted on 01/27/2016 6:36:04 AM PST by atc23 (The Confederacy was the single greatest conservative resistance to federal authority ever)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: don-o

Rand Paul was a no show at the last debate, was he afraid too?

Why no name calling about him?

Be consistent.


105 posted on 01/27/2016 6:37:18 AM PST by COUNTrecount (Race Baiting...... "It's What's For Breakfast")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: Cboldt

Yes, and I think Cruz could be hurt more because every candidate will go after him at debate. He could come out unscathed, but he will probably be hurt by it more than Trump.


106 posted on 01/27/2016 6:37:22 AM PST by TornadoAlley3 (I like Trump and Cruz. Leave me the heck alone.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: jimbo123

These ME types have turned whining into an art form.


107 posted on 01/27/2016 6:37:51 AM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: jimbo123
Asked about Ted Cruz's call for a one-on-one debate before Monday's caucuses in Iowa, Lewandowski said the Texas senator's campaign was not the only one to reach out asking if they could participate in the Trump campaign's event for wounded warriors and veterans on Thursday night in Des Moines.

That wasn't the question. The question was whether Trump would be willing to go head-to-head in a debate with just Ted Cruz. And the answer is "not in a million years."

108 posted on 01/27/2016 6:37:56 AM PST by DoodleDawg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: COUNTrecount

No one missed him.


109 posted on 01/27/2016 6:39:07 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 105 | View Replies]

To: TornadoAlley3
-- I think Cruz could be hurt more because every candidate will go after him at debate. --

With high risk comes high reward. This is a great opportunity for Cruz, and I agree with you, him being THE target on stage creates some risk. Trial by fire, that's the point of the debates.

110 posted on 01/27/2016 6:39:54 AM PST by Cboldt
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 106 | View Replies]

To: OwenKellogg

~smile


111 posted on 01/27/2016 6:40:30 AM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: C210N

Yes, these are not debates, but reverse press conferences with a hit of “Let’s you and him fight.”


112 posted on 01/27/2016 6:45:00 AM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: BigEdLB

113 posted on 01/27/2016 6:48:42 AM PST by Bobalu (I told you so!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: jimbo123

Sounds more like Trump is OBSESSED with Megyn Kelly. Go suck your thumb, Donnie, and cry in the corner.


114 posted on 01/27/2016 6:50:00 AM PST by RasterMaster ("Towering genius disdains a beaten path." - Abraham Lincoln)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Arm_Bears
Either way, Trump carries the day again. He punches Faux news and failed streetwalker, Megyn Kelly in the mouth (which conservatives and democrats alike applaud) - or he actually live tweets how stupid and boring things are without him there.

I have to hand it to him, he does know how to suck all the oxygen out of the room. Nobody will be talking about ANYTHING but Donald Trump until sometime next week. He's in their loop.

115 posted on 01/27/2016 6:51:56 AM PST by atc23 (The Confederacy was the single greatest conservative resistance to federal authority ever)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: don-o
Existential threats versus hurt feelings.

As long as you abide in your mindset...that it's merely about "hurt feelings," you will continue to experience losing. At least it's familiar and comfortable.

116 posted on 01/27/2016 6:53:22 AM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 82 | View Replies]

To: jimbo123

Asked about Ted Cruz’s call for a one-on-one debate before Monday’s caucuses in Iowa, Lewandowski said the Texas senator’s campaign was not the only one to reach out asking if they could participate in the Trump campaign’s event for wounded warriors and veterans on Thursday night in Des Moines.


Trump won’t do it, because there is nothing in it for him.

Cruz was a college debate team guy. He debates well.

The Presidency isn’t about debating, it’s about execution.

Trump is a master at execution.

One aspect of being an executive is to know when to cut off the jaw-jaw, because it serves no positive purpose or wastes time.

There have already been a lot of debates. Everybody already knows the differences between Trump and Cruz. Trump will win in Iowa, and that will be the end of Cruz, so why go debate Cruz in a one-on-one format, where Cruz will look great, because he’s been a debate team guy all his life?

No reason to.

The big “Republican Debate” was sort of an obligatory thing, but then Fox decided to load it up with “get Trump” stuff, including Megan Kelly. Megan Kelly was out of line in the first debate. There is no reason at all that Trump should put up with her again.

There is no advantage to Donald in going in there to get attacked by Kelly who has already made it clear she hates him, and who will control the questions and microphone. So he wisely decided “Nope”, and that’s that.


117 posted on 01/27/2016 6:53:40 AM PST by Trumpinator ("Are you Batman?" the boy asked. "I am Batman," Trump said.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: jimbo123
Won't work with Fox News? Where have I heard that before?


118 posted on 01/27/2016 6:53:57 AM PST by Hoodat (Article 4, Section 4)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Cboldt

Huckabee has been the most supportive of Trump.
Ben said Trump should appear, but wasn’t taunting like Cruz. I think this is going to hurt Cruz.

That press release issued by Fox was ridiculous. Trump really had no choice, but to back out.


119 posted on 01/27/2016 6:54:59 AM PST by FR_addict (Ryan needs to go!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: DrDude

Yep, Trump has taken on greater criticism by skipping the debate than if he had been submissive and attended.


120 posted on 01/27/2016 7:01:54 AM PST by sunrise_sunset
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 86 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 81-100101-120121-140141-160 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson