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Trump threatens to sit out next GOP debate
The Hill ^ | December 16, 2015 | Lisa Hagen

Posted on 12/16/2015 11:47:03 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

But the billionaire businessman said the majority of the GOP hopefuls were "nice to him," saying he was prepared for all 14 Republican candidates to lob attacks at him. "Ted Cruz was very nice to me, and I was nice to him. Most of the people were nice to me last night."

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Wednesday continued to bash CNN's debate coverage and GOP rival former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush a day after the network's Tuesday night debate.

The real estate mogul appeared at his first campaign rally in Mesa, Ariz., since the last GOP debate of 2015, again suggesting he may not attend the next debate.

"I'll bet you they get big ratings," Trump said at Wednesday's rally about CNN. "I think next time I won't do it," adding "just to see it tank."

Earlier this month, Trump had proposed only appearing at the debate if CNN paid him $5 million, which, he said, he would donate to wounded veterans. After CNN's president said the network would not pay, Trump reluctantly agreed to participate.

At the rally, Trump contended that "last cycle, no network even wanted the debates" and that the debates used to be considered a "wasteland."

CNN reported 18 million viewers watched Tuesday's debate, the network's third-most viewed debate this cycle. But Trump said he doesn't benefit from the high ratings. "You know what get out of it?" Trump said Wednesday. "Nothing."

Trump panned Tuesday's CNN debate moderators, accusing the network of asking questions that centered around the real estate mogul "just to get ratings."

"I think it is very sad that CNN leads Jeb Bush, Governor Bush, down a road by starting off virtually all the questions by 'Mr. Trump this, Mr. Trump that,'" Trump said during Tuesday's debate.

Trump pivoted to his heated exchange with Bush during Tuesday's debate, calling the former governor's attacks "low-energy."

"He said it just the way his pollster told him to say it, hit back very, very hard, we need strong people, we need sharp people."

Trump sparred repeatedly with Bush during Tuesday's debate, mocking Bush's low poll numbers and jabbing him for not being tough enough.

"We need toughness, I think Jeb is a really nice person, but we need tough people, we need intelligence and we need toughness," Trump said at the debate.

But Bush fired back at Trump, denouncing his controversial proposal and calling the real estate mogul a "chaos candidate."

"Donald is great at the one-liners, but he is a chaos candidate, and he'd be a chaos president," Bush said during the debate. "He would not be the commander in chief we need to keep our country safe."

Trump on Wednesday also took aim at Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who, at the last minute qualified for the primetime debate and singled out the real estate mogul several times Tuesday night.

"He doesn't have a chance. What is Rand Paul doing?" Trump said, continuing that he doesn't have the same "spark" that his father, Ron Paul, had while running for president.

"I love Kentucky, but I don't get it," Trump said, then switching to criticize Paul's Senate reelection. "How does this guy win Kentucky? Is this guy going to be primaried?"

But the billionaire businessman said the majority of the GOP hopefuls were "nice to him," saying he was prepared for all 14 Republican candidates to lob attacks at him. "Ted Cruz was very nice to me, and I was nice to him. Most of the people were nice to me last night."

Trump maintains his lead among the GOP field in national polls with 33 percent, according to the latest RealClearPolitics average. But he's in a tighter race in Iowa with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), falling into a close second.


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To: Cincinatus' Wife

i’m sorry. i didn’t mean to correct you! i thought you were right. Kind of makes just as much sense.

Until death To us part. So when death happen TO you, you part.

I like it better lol!!

Do you still have a horse in the race? Dont fret Walker, he’s young, and if he does a good job as governor still, he’ll be back. Maybe senator first.

Fortunes change back and forth on a dime.

LIFE has taught me that!!


61 posted on 12/17/2015 2:51:05 AM PST by dp0622 (..)
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To: dp0622
...I like it better lol!!...

It did give me a chuckle. : )

I'm campaigning for Ted Cruz. We need a conservative at the helm.

62 posted on 12/17/2015 2:53:26 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

As one who personally knows Glenn, I can tell you he is off the deep end on this. But I did appreciate his Christmas present.


63 posted on 12/17/2015 2:54:01 AM PST by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: kik5150

ROFL.

Why the hell does her care who’s nice to him or not.

At 47, when of my bigger flaws, Especially as A man, is i get hurt too easily by words.

But I’m NOT running for president!!

I like alot of what he says, and will vote for him in the generals over that creature, but his concern for fairness, especially given his Pit Bull reputation in business, is perplexing.

Constantly touting the poll numbers seems a little odd too. More akin to a school president election than a presidential one.

And he has said MANY more contradictory remarks in the past than Cruz..

But he seems like a real patriot and what the heck, he couldn’t possibly do worse than hillary.

And he has turned a decent amount into billions, not as easy to do as some think.

I know a LOT of Wall Street guys who went through inherited millions in a NY minute, trying to make it “more”


64 posted on 12/17/2015 2:56:11 AM PST by dp0622 (..)
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To: LS

But certainly you noticed how Trump frames himself and others.


65 posted on 12/17/2015 2:56:14 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I volunteered in NYC. I did it online. Never heard a peep.

Maybe he’s written us off lol.

But still, he could use us in the primaries, no?


66 posted on 12/17/2015 2:57:07 AM PST by dp0622 (..)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Oh good I see you are coming around to Trump....LOL

Do think Trump’s first term or second term will be greatest?

GO TRUMP GO!


67 posted on 12/17/2015 2:58:05 AM PST by free_life (If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife; LS

Glenn Beck ? Now there’s a sane and well-adjusted fella.


68 posted on 12/17/2015 3:01:50 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: fieldmarshaldj
Glenn Beck ? Now there’s a sane and well-adjusted fella.

Like Trump?

Irony

69 posted on 12/17/2015 3:12:46 AM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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To: St_Thomas_Aquinas

Nope. Not even close, but thanks for playing, Tommy.


70 posted on 12/17/2015 3:17:48 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

That’s the stupidest accusation I ever heard.

With the exception of the service academies, few people who go to military school actually join the military afterward. Most go for education and a structured environment.

I went to a military school for just that purpose and didn’t join military after.

Your argument is lame.


71 posted on 12/17/2015 3:19:37 AM PST by ObozoMustGo2012
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
"You know what get out of it?" Trump said Wednesday. "Nothing."

Wonder if the same un-altruistic philosophy will carry over into his presidency? Never mind.... I answered myself.

72 posted on 12/17/2015 3:22:54 AM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Brietbart polling shows he won this upcoming debate already.

</sarc>

73 posted on 12/17/2015 3:29:54 AM PST by Rodamala
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Did you agree on the price before hand?

No, it was like any other negotiation to buy or sell something.

DT: How much do you want for it?

Us: X

DT: I'm willing to pay Y

Us: We're willing to split the difference.

DT: Ok, I can have the check to you in two days.

Us: Great

Check arrived in two days as promised.

74 posted on 12/17/2015 3:30:28 AM PST by KevinB (Barack Obama: Our first black, gay, Kenyan, Socialist, Muslim president!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Trump threatens to sit out next GOP debate

Again? What is it this time? They were mean to him again? He wants to get paid to show again? What?

75 posted on 12/17/2015 3:43:17 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: catfish1957

I just heard a clip of Trump saying that CNN treats him much better than Fox.


76 posted on 12/17/2015 3:44:11 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Kickass Conservative

Great post!

PS.....not just the media has too much time on their hands


77 posted on 12/17/2015 3:44:21 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Remember all the times he said, “until death to us part” and then parted?

Reagan divorced.

78 posted on 12/17/2015 3:47:19 AM PST by Sirius Lee (Cruz or Lose 2016)
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To: ImNotLying; Cincinatus' Wife
OK OK Instead of telling me day after day how bad Trump is, would you please tell me who on the Republican side we should be supporting now and why. I am serious. I would like for you to give me some positive feedback on who would be the best candidate (of those still left in the pack) that would best serve a conservative republican like me and someone that could beat Hillary.

Now you gone and done it. When you let the evil, crazy witch out of the cave, she'll start her screed about supporting my guy, Ted Cruz.

The lunatic wench is the kiss of death.

Bubble bubble...


79 posted on 12/17/2015 3:51:15 AM PST by USS Alaska (Exterminate the terrorist savages, everywhere.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

And why should he give the Blaze any ratings?

In case you didn’t know......But I Bet You Did!......Beck has been gunning for Trump since day 1......( hey, kindred spirits, CW?)


80 posted on 12/17/2015 3:53:42 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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