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Michigan mega-donor: Trump doesn't represent GOP [3/7/16: Betsy Devos endorsed Rubio]
Washington Examiner ^ | 3/7/16 | Jason Russell

Posted on 11/23/2016 12:30:42 PM PST by JediJones

For many years, the biggest name in Michigan Republican politics has been DeVos.

With billions of dollars in Amway wealth, the family has long backed conservative causes across the country, including school choice.

The DeVos family backed Romney in 2012. Its support may have been crucial for him as he squeaked past Rick Santorum by three points to notch a crucial win before Super Tuesday.

On Feb. 25, the family picked its horse in the 2016 GOP primary: Marco Rubio...

DeVos:

As the field has continued to narrow, after Gov. [Jeb] Bush exited the race, we felt it appropriate and an important time to lend our voice...

...I think that the prospects from here for Rubio are significantly brighter than they are for Cruz.

I don't think Donald Trump represents the Republican Party. I continue to be very optimistic that as we get further along into the process, the more voters know about him, and the more informed they are, the more they're going to continue to break away. ... I think more and more people are going to realize that they really don't trust him. The more they learn about his record, they're going to break away and go to an alternate.

...I don't think he represents the Republican Party. I think he is an interloper.

...The more people understand the totality of Donald Trump and what he stands for, I am confident and convinced they are going to look to an alternative to support.

...First of all, to acknowledge that education is primarily a state and local issue... It's a serious missed opportunity if our candidates and the eventual nominees of both parties are not highlighting the issue of school choice.

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


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016gopprimary; betsydevos; education; michigan; transition; trump
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To: be-baw
But there’s no denying she’s GOPe, and the penultimate one in the state of Michigan.

I never heard of her until now......I guess I don't run in the same circles as you do.

21 posted on 11/23/2016 1:37:24 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: DoughtyOne
Dear Michigan Mega-dumber;

Just curious, who was that directed to? The writer from the Washington Examiner or a poster?

22 posted on 11/23/2016 1:39:25 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: JediJones
How different is this cabinet going to look from what Jeb Bush’s cabinet would’ve been?

Bush was aggressively pushing school choice?

Did you even vote for Trump?

23 posted on 11/23/2016 1:40:33 PM PST by Kazan (Congrats, President-elect Trump)
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To: JediJones

So go hide under your desk like all good Repubs do. We don’t need or want you while we change this Country.

Pray America woke


24 posted on 11/23/2016 1:40:54 PM PST by bray (The Silent Majority ROARED)
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To: Hot Tabasco

What did I address with my comments?

There were no comments in post one, so that left only one entity.


25 posted on 11/23/2016 1:48:26 PM PST by DoughtyOne (jcon40, "Are we be coming into the age of Sanity?")
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To: JediJones
How different is this cabinet going to look from what Jeb Bush’s cabinet would’ve been?

Jeb would have picked Steven Bannon as his chief strategist? Pompeo as director of the CIA and Sessions as AG?

Dispatching Haley to the UN and allowing an ally to take over as governor of SC sounds like a good idea to me.

26 posted on 11/23/2016 1:49:55 PM PST by Kazan (Congrats, President-elect Trump)
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To: DoughtyOne
There were no comments in post one, so that left only one entity.

My question was legitimate so don't be an asshole.........

So who or what is a "Michigan Mega-dumber"?

27 posted on 11/23/2016 1:52:23 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: JediJones

This person is a 60s Democrat. That’s how far we’ve slid to the left in this country. Maybe I should have said slithered.


28 posted on 11/23/2016 1:52:25 PM PST by dljordan (WhoVoltaire: "To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.")
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To: hotsteppa

Why is she an excellent pick? Seriously dont know her.


29 posted on 11/23/2016 1:53:34 PM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Are you having some mental cognitive problems?


30 posted on 11/23/2016 1:53:40 PM PST by DoughtyOne (jcon40, "Are we be coming into the age of Sanity?")
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To: be-baw

If she is goper rino, its not a good pick.


31 posted on 11/23/2016 1:54:12 PM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: DoughtyOne
Are you having some mental cognitive problems?

Nope, but it's apparent you're coming on with a left coast attitude......

Since you'd rather get into a spitting fight, I'll let you win...........Sheesh!

32 posted on 11/23/2016 1:57:25 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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To: Hot Tabasco
Michigan mega-donor: Trump doesn't represent GOP

Michigan mega-dumber: Trump doesn't represent GOP

You couldn't figure this out for yourself?

Seriously?

33 posted on 11/23/2016 1:57:47 PM PST by DoughtyOne (jcon40, "Are we be coming into the age of Sanity?")
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To: JediJones

Amway is run by ignorant losers.

This election reveals how nearly all current power people are such losers. These folks have no souls. Their products are pathetic.

I have no use for Amway products.


34 posted on 11/23/2016 2:05:05 PM PST by TheNext (Hillary Hurts Children & Women)
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To: Secret Agent Man

I don’t think she’s interested in elected office. I’m confident she accepted the nomination because she is genuinely passionate about education. But she’s a billionaire, enjoys being a power broker and will remain active in supporting her favored candidates for the foreseeable future. She might well be valuable in 2020 if Trump runs for reelection.


35 posted on 11/23/2016 2:07:16 PM PST by be-baw (still seeking)
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To: JediJones

AFAIAC, Gov. Romney disqualified himself by trying to undermine Mr. Trump’s election campaign


36 posted on 11/23/2016 2:11:17 PM PST by faithhopecharity ("Politicians are not born. They're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero.)
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To: JediJones

“I don’t think he represents the Republican Party.”

And thank God for that! The Republican party needs a complete overhaul and Trump is just the right man to do that.

Go, Trump!


37 posted on 11/23/2016 2:12:17 PM PST by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: JediJones

Oh Dad, We’re All DeVos!


38 posted on 11/23/2016 2:16:48 PM PST by Phil DiBasquette
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To: Lurkinanloomin

You gonna move to Canada if we do?

Sheesh folks need to get over themselves lolololol.

People act like these selections are being made by Obama. Trump got here by picking the right people that implemented his vision. Everyone acts likes these selections are going to be free agents doing whatever they want.

Trump’s the boss. Folks don’t implement his policies to his satisfaction they get fired.


39 posted on 11/23/2016 2:22:27 PM PST by TheStickman (And their fear tastes like sunshine puked up by a unicorn.)
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To: DoughtyOne
Michigan mega-dumber: Trump doesn't represent GOP

You couldn't figure this out for yourself?

NOPE!

Seriously?

Seriously! And I still can't! So why do you have to be such a dick head about it?????

Give me a f'n break............

40 posted on 11/23/2016 2:35:02 PM PST by Hot Tabasco
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