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Trump Warns Carson
Poitico ^ | 9/4/2015 | Nick Gass

Posted on 09/04/2015 12:44:00 PM PDT by conservativejoy

Donald Trump isn't going on the attack against Ben Carson — not yet, at least.

"Well, I'm much better as a counterpuncher, so I'd rather have, and I'm hoping for Ben to really hit me at some point, because I love to counterpunch," the Republican presidential candidate said in response to a question on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," adding that the retired neurosurgeon has "been very nice to me, he's actually a really nice guy."

. Trump remarked that he and Carson get along well, and that he gets along well with most of the other people who will be appearing with him on the debate stage on Sept. 16.

"And it's interesting, but I think I’m probably going to wait," Trump said. "I do have certain things to say, but I'm not going to be saying them for a little while. Let’s see what happens."

On Thursday, a Monmouth national poll revealed that among several Republican contenders, only Carson defeated Trump in a hypothetical matchup (55 percent to 36 percent).

In an interview with the Daily Caller on Wednesday, Trump was questioned whether Carson had the right experience to be president.

“He’s really a friend of mine, I just think it’s a very difficult situation that he puts himself into, to have a doctor who wasn’t creating jobs and would have a nurse or maybe two nurses. It’s such a different world. I’ve created tens of thousands of jobs over the years," he answered.

Aides for Trump's campaign have been hesitant to criticize Carson as well, though one staffer did take a shot at Carson's endorsement of legal relief for immigrants who come to the United States illegally


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To: freedomfiter2

Yes .... and Ben Carson knows that he’s a “GOPe tool” and is happy to fulfill his Masters’ wishes .... That’s a hard truth ....


41 posted on 09/04/2015 2:17:07 PM PDT by Patton@Bastogne
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To: conservativejoy
I'm reminded of what Reagan said as he was wheeled into the ER on a gurney after being shot.."I hope you're all Republicans..."

I can imagine Trump's next prostate exam..with the doctor telling him..."Now, this might hurt...after all, I have no experience running anything..."

42 posted on 09/04/2015 2:17:11 PM PDT by ken5050 ("Hillary Clinton is the NY Jets of American politics"......Salena Zito)
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To: dp0622
But God’s not going to ask me what my stand was on illegal immigration. He might, however, ask why I did nothing when of his people was jailed for believing in him.

Ditto. I've been looking to see if there are any mass demonstrations/gathering points in Kentucky to support Kim Davis as I'm only a 6.5 hour drive away, and I've found NOTHING.

What is going on in Kentucky, and what's going on with Free Republic? Back in the day, there would've been hundreds of people on here ready to go to support Davis, and thus far -- nothing.

I haven't even found a legal defense fund setup for her that I can contribute to. What is wrong with our side?

43 posted on 09/04/2015 2:18:57 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: conservativejoy

A little thin-skinned, Donald?


44 posted on 09/04/2015 2:29:08 PM PDT by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: Catsrus

Doesn’t matter that it was in jest.

Trump shaved today!!!! He MUST be thin skinned! ;-)


45 posted on 09/04/2015 2:31:27 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: conservativejoy

Trump will look bad beating on Carson

Like hitting a girl kinda


46 posted on 09/04/2015 2:32:48 PM PDT by wardaddy (White boy wiggers in pickups Rebel Flags and cowboy rap....FMR meanwhile war on whites steams ahead)
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To: ZULU

I don’t see Trump blasting Carson too badly. I think he genuinely likes the guy.


47 posted on 09/04/2015 2:41:27 PM PDT by conservativejoy (We Can Elect Ted Cruz! Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God!)
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To: Catsrus

You are the one that made the false claim, enlighten us!


48 posted on 09/04/2015 2:42:49 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: conservativejoy

Cruz is what we need.

Trump is what will prevent what we need, by dividing the vote 3 ways. Just like Perot, and for the same reason.


49 posted on 09/04/2015 2:46:15 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Catsrus

Thanks for your references Catsrus. I had never previously considered illegal immigration in the light of the Bible.


50 posted on 09/04/2015 3:01:08 PM PDT by SeargentPrestonoftheYukon ("All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable...")
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To: editor-surveyor

You can’t win at 8% in the polls. Cruz just is not getting the traction. He needs to stick with Trump and get a place at the table later when Trump wins.


51 posted on 09/04/2015 3:29:58 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: skippyjonjones

I shall investigate what you told me.

It would be lazy of me to ask you to grab it off the web for me :)

I hope you are right :)

Still, she was JAILED for Christian Beliefs, 3 hours or 3 years is too much.

It should never happen again.

Have a good labor day fellow FReeper!!


52 posted on 09/04/2015 6:43:03 PM PDT by dp0622
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To: usconservative

There is NOTHING on Staten Island, which is overflowing with Catholic Italian and Irish, which includes me (Italian :))

I will call all of the churches around me to see If i can get something going.

I might protest alone if I have to. Not afraid in the least.


53 posted on 09/04/2015 6:57:23 PM PDT by dp0622
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To: conservativejoy

Hope so. Like Trump, Carson, Cruz.


54 posted on 09/05/2015 7:59:22 AM PDT by ZULU (Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in N. America. Denali is Aleut for "scam artist.")
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To: conservativejoy

Really enjoy seeing that RINO Bush punched.


55 posted on 09/05/2015 8:00:33 AM PDT by ZULU (Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in N. America. Denali is Aleut for "scam artist.")
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To: editor-surveyor

Cruz and Carson and Trump are great. KNOCK Bush, Kasich and Christie. Ask yourself this, the RINOS hate us and conservatives. If Trump were what you think he is, they would be supporting him, not viciously attacking him. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.


56 posted on 09/05/2015 8:03:30 AM PDT by ZULU (Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in N. America. Denali is Aleut for "scam artist.")
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To: conservativejoy

I have my doubts that Carson’s mild approach/appearance is sufficient as for dealing with international calamities. I’m not totally sold on Trump as to a few issues but he would be a much better person to deal with the likes of Putin.


57 posted on 09/05/2015 9:02:23 AM PDT by noinfringers2
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To: ZULU

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>> “If Trump were what you think he is, they would be supporting him...” <<

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They are supporting him with vast amounts of free prime time Face time.

They are not doing this for any other ‘Republican’ candidate.

When they “tear him down” they deliberately do it weakly, and foolishly, which redounds to his advancement. this is subtle propaganda at its best.

The MSM are in effect shoving Trump down our throats.
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58 posted on 09/07/2015 5:12:46 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

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Got your number a long time back!
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59 posted on 09/07/2015 5:13:38 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

Well now that you have got my number you need to get a clue.

Unlike you Cruz realizes he is not likely to win the GOP nomination polling at 4%-8% so he has hitched his wagon to Trump’s star. They have met 5 times lately. They are not forming a chess club. Cruz has now invited Donald to speak at the Anti Iran Treaty Rally on WEd. It’s a partnership. Look for Cruz to get the VP or AG spot in a Trump Administration. Its all good.


60 posted on 09/07/2015 5:52:50 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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