Posted on 07/02/2016 1:12:00 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
Denver (CNN)Donald Trump is turning to his family, sports figures and business leaders to fill speaking slots at the Republican National Convention later this month as scores of prominent Republican leaders continue to refuse to line up behind their controversial nominee-to-be.
Trump announced Friday that his wife and children "are all going to be speaking" at the nominating convention that kicks off in just over two weeks. And the real estate mogul has also promised to add sports figures and other non-politicians who are supporting him to the roster of convention speakers, which would set the 2016 convention apart from past conventions packed with current and former elected officials.
The unconventional programming, which Trump has said will include a "winners' night," comes as his campaign and the Republican National Committee are facing an unusual problem unseen in past conventions: a lack of interest in speaking slots from many party elders and rising stars.
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[Hill and Bill in prison stripes ?]
They could put Hill in red and black stripes and Bill in blue and black stripes to go with the patriotic theme. Prison bars are must.
But - HH has been a Never Trump guy and now he is on board. He will speak to others who are like-minded. Looking for a broad swath is all.
Just wait 5 minutes and Hewitt will be back on the Never Trump train. He’s corporate “conservative” media sleaze. No thanks.
Brad Paisley and some other top notch performers could be there. I heard that Carrie Underwood is Republican notwithstanding her animal rights stuff. Maybe an outlier shocker of Elton John.
I for one can’t wait! It will be awesome, except the MSM will probably cut in ad nauseam with snarky remarks to ruin it. Hopefully we can watch on RSBN
It will be on RSBN. Last time it was all on Cspan Hope it is this time too
He was an image guru to Clinton during his presidency, but I thought he later said he was just taking a paying job and didn’t support him. He’s probably a big lib, but it’d be worth it to see Mitt get the hot foot.
Hmmm, could be. Regardless, I won’t be calling him and I doubt very much that DJT will.
The conventioneers could softly sing "Kumbaya" in the background. /puke
IIRC poster LS had predicted many moons ago that Trump would end up with 1500+ delegates! I am a happy to note that Trump ended up with 1542. I was a bit worried because Canadian club kept saying Trump will not get enough delegates and will not be the nominee.
What is truly sad about the upcoming convention is the lack of unity among all of the people in this country who do NOT want the HORRIBLE Beast Hillary to win. Every single person who is registered as a Republican should stand firm behind Trump. An overwhelming show of support for Trump, rather than the childish turning of their backs on him would do wonders for this convention. It would show the world that we DO stand together. All of us who do not want Hillary to win must stand strong and unified with Trump.
To the Bushes, Romneys, and the rest of you who are turning away, shame on you all.
I really thought it would be closer than it turned out to be...To my immense pleasure.....
[ Canadian club kept saying Trump will not get enough delegates and will not be the nominee.]
Canadian Club is an adult drink, isn’t it?
Good idea.
Thanks!
When did they decide to televise it and why? You know they wouldn’t want to inspire millions more Americans to vote Republican or for Trump. They must be planing something that they DO want everyone to witness. I’m very worried that they’ve got something terrible planned (which is also why so many Republican politicians hate Trump and will not be attending the convention).
I’d rather hear from their kids and wife rather then some boring politician.
Who gives a crap if any politician speaks? They are all a bunch of lying weasels for the most part.
“These Republicans forget that elephants have long memories, and they will be remembered by our base as they traitors they are.”
Exactly right. I’ll NEVER forget them.
We all want to see Mitt in pain. LOL.
Trump does not want to be associated with Milo.
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