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Many experienced GOP strategists unwilling to work for Trump (Some of Cruz's Crew)
Washington Post ^ | June 25, 2016 | Steve Peoples

Posted on 06/26/2016 1:49:19 AM PDT by Pinkbell

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has finally acknowledged that to best compete against Hillary Clinton he needs more than the bare-bones campaign team that led him to primary success. But many of the most experienced Republican political advisers aren’t willing to work for him.

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While there are exceptions, many strategists who best understand the mechanics of presidential politics fear that taking a Trump paycheck might stain their resumes, spook other clients and even cause problems at home. They also are reluctant to devote months to a divisive candidate whose campaign has been plagued by infighting and disorganization.

“Right now I feel no obligation to lift a finger to help Donald Trump,” said Brent Swander, an Ohio-based operative who has coordinated nationwide logistics for Republican presidential campaigns dating to George W. Bush.

“Everything that we’re taught as children — not to bully, not to demean, to treat others with respect — everything we’re taught as children is the exact opposite of what the Republican nominee is doing. How do you work for somebody like that? What would I tell my family?” Swander said.

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As in years past, the primary season created a pool of battle-tested staffers who worked for other candidates, from which Trump would be expected to draw. But hundreds of such aides have so far declined invitations to work for him.

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Chris Wilson, a senior aide to Ted Cruz, said the Texas senator’s entire paid staff of more than 150 ignored encouragement from Trump’s team to apply for positions after Cruz quit the presidential race. Wilson said that even now, many unemployed Cruz aides are refusing to work for the man who called their former boss “Lyin’ Ted.”

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To: Pinkbell

I wonder how many of these leeches were even asked. Probably very few. The rest are just beating their chest turning down an offer that was only made in their own mind.


101 posted on 06/26/2016 5:38:20 AM PDT by MCOAvalanche
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To: Pinkbell
Many experienced GOP strategists Uniparty Globalists unwilling to work for Trump (Some of Cruz's Crew)

Fixed.

102 posted on 06/26/2016 5:39:58 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Dave W

RNC is short of funds YEAH the boycott is working, because we have learned to give only to the candidates due to their using our $$ to fund aging and should be retired RINOS like McNasty, McConnell, CRY BABY etc.

I held my nose and voted for the last 2, why should I do it this time around? Trump can’t turn the country around with EO’s, it’s already rooted in SOCIALISM so deep it will take several decades of Constitutional Conservatives to root it out. If you don’t have the Constitutional Conservatives down ballot you are DOA in the water. I have a new US Rep to pick, and only 1 has the gonads of a Constitutional Conservative of the batch, rest are GOPe establishment tools who side all to often with the RATS and cave to them. GET RID of Cry Baby’s Clone Ryan first off.

Start naming names of companies who move our jobs out of country, and announce that he is bringing his clothing line back to the USA pronto as an example.


103 posted on 06/26/2016 5:45:37 AM PDT by GailA (A politician that won't keep his word to Veterans/Military won't keep them to You!)
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To: dp0622

We should reduce ALL legal immigration drastically no matter where they come from.


104 posted on 06/26/2016 5:47:37 AM PDT by kabar
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To: Pinkbell

Well the folks like Rovio and his crew can tsk tsk all they want

Trump will figure out a way and we can help

Get out the vote


105 posted on 06/26/2016 5:49:19 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Pinkbell

I’m shocked another anti-Trump article from WaPo.

Since Trump wisely took their credentials away...why should FR post their progressive drivel?

Vote Trump 2016


106 posted on 06/26/2016 5:49:33 AM PDT by TheStickman (Trump will be the 1st Pro-America President since Ronald Reagan)
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To: Pinkbell

I am sure Trump will manage to get along without them.


107 posted on 06/26/2016 5:50:33 AM PDT by Lower Deck
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To: Dave W

“Considering that Trump is out of cash and will no longer fund his campaign, shouldn’t he be working full time on his campaign instead of showing off a golf course. Where are his priorities?”

Wow, you should run to your safe place ASAP & read up on what’s actually happening up to this point in the campaign. His “priority” is winning the general election. He’s going to win. Here’s you a crying towel to get you through.

Vote Trump 2016


108 posted on 06/26/2016 5:55:06 AM PDT by TheStickman (Trump will be the 1st Pro-America President since Ronald Reagan)
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To: Pinkbell
Strategists???

What kinda strategies have they come up with?

Nominate the most unelectable boring dull Dole?

Roll over and play dead Mc Lame?

Take a dive Mutt?

Feed em fish heads!

109 posted on 06/26/2016 5:58:52 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist
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To: GailA

You prefer the Hilary party who will sell us all (democrat and republican) out to the highest bidder, foreign and domestic, on day one? You want America’s enemies sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom again? You sound like you don’t care anyway or given up.


110 posted on 06/26/2016 6:03:31 AM PDT by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them)
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To: dp0622
Demographics, and i HATE that word, have changed per Kennedy’s plan 50 years ago when he changed immigration policy and republicans went along with it.

Correct. The McCain/Romney/Jeb formula is not a winning one. Trump has a greater support of Americans with African and Latin American ancestry that those other 3 losers. Trump will win if he ignores the GOPtards.

111 posted on 06/26/2016 6:20:57 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (If Trump loses, America dies)
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To: Dave W

Please post here where Trump accused Cruz’ father of having some involvement with JFK’s assassination.

Please post here where Trump is out of cash and will no longer fund his campaign.

I won’t be holding my breath. These lies you are espousing need to end. With friends like you....who needs enemies? You are spreading lies as well as the socialists.


112 posted on 06/26/2016 6:28:07 AM PDT by battletank
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To: Dave W

“Trump, the billionaire candidate, has no money left in his bank account, so he has told the RNC he can’t afford to build the get out the vote infrastructure and run it, so he has asked the RNC to be responsible for it and run Trump’s get out the vote effort. The RNC doesn’t have the money either, so they have agreed to be responsible for raising the money and running the operation. So be a bit kind to it. Trump needs them after all.”

Absolute 100% BS pap. As I read down this thread, every single post you are making is filled with lies.


113 posted on 06/26/2016 6:31:00 AM PDT by battletank
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To: SubMareener

Also, note “Joni Ernst” and “pro-Bush” in the same sentence. Hummm?
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The Cheap Labor Express stooges are self-identifying for those who have taken off their blinders.


114 posted on 06/26/2016 6:33:04 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: patq

Trump’s instincts are better than the advisors to the 16 failures in the primary.


115 posted on 06/26/2016 6:41:03 AM PDT by CottonBall
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To: virgil

Disappointed, sick and tired of RINOS being ‘selected’ by the MSM and GOPe blue blood elitist who do not put the US Citizens first. Who allow our Military and schools to be experimental LBGT agendas. While lining their own pockets.

Then I go further down the forum and find this: Trump shifts immigration plan: No ‘mass deportations’
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/284910-trump-shifts-tone-no-mass-deportations

What happen to rounding them up and deporting them NOW?


116 posted on 06/26/2016 6:42:05 AM PDT by GailA (A politician that won't keep his word to Veterans/Military won't keep them to You!)
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To: Pinkbell

“Another thing this guy is ignoring is that Trump was a counter puncher. He usually didn’t just set out to attack these people. These were people who were going after him. They weren’t using nicknames but highly polished attack ads. I would teach my child to stand up for themselves.”

Exactly.

These whiners are like bullies that cry loudly when anyone stands up to them!


117 posted on 06/26/2016 6:42:51 AM PDT by CottonBall
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To: Dave W

On what issues, specifically, was/is Romney more conservative than Trump?


118 posted on 06/26/2016 6:43:11 AM PDT by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
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To: Dave W

‘Then don’t expect Cruz ... to support Trump.’

Oh, I don’t. Cruz gave his word that he would support the nominee. Having watched him lie with breathtaking skill and viciousness, I certainly have no expectation of Cruz honoring his word/promise.


119 posted on 06/26/2016 6:48:28 AM PDT by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Internet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
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To: Pinkbell

One reason I’m going full GOPexit...right after I vote for Trump I’m outta the party and will only vote my conscience!


120 posted on 06/26/2016 6:50:05 AM PDT by RoseofTexas
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