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Trump on Buying Politicians: "When I Call They Kiss My Ass"(VIDEO)
Washington Examiner ^ | 1/10/2016 | Byron York

Posted on 01/10/2016 1:35:22 PM PST by conservativejoy

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa - Donald Trump, the billionaire who until now hasn't had to spend much of his own money to run for president, has made the influence of money in politics a theme of his campaign. He has suggested his Republican rivals are "puppets" for seeking the support of GOP donors like the Koch brothers. And he has defended his own contributions to both Republican and Democratic politicians as the cost of doing business in a world in which officeholders can be bought and paid for.

Here in Iowa Saturday, Trump made his most blunt condemnation yet of what he says is the corrupting influence of money in politics. As a businessman, Trump explained, "I've got to give to them, because when I want something, I get it. When I call, they kiss my ass." And that includes, he said, the Republicans who are running against Trump in the GOP presidential race.

"These politicians, they're so bad," Trump told a full house at the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake:

You know, it's interesting. I was looking at the ones I'm running against. I've contributed to most of them - can you believe it? I've contributed to most of them. And one of them said, No, I don't think you've contributed to me. They found out I did. I contribute to everybody. I've given to Democrats. I've given to Hillary. I've given to everybody, because that was my job. I've got to give to them. because when I want something I get it. When I call, they kiss my ass. It's true. They kiss my ass. It's true.


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1 posted on 01/10/2016 1:35:22 PM PST by conservativejoy
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Real presidential material there.


2 posted on 01/10/2016 1:37:42 PM PST by Slyfox (Ted Cruz does not need the presidency - the presidency needs Ted Cruz)
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To: conservativejoy

3 posted on 01/10/2016 1:39:20 PM PST by South40 (Ted Cruz = the only conservative in the race)
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To: conservativejoy

the more i hear this guy, the more i like wtf i hear!!!!!

Bravo Mr. Trump!

Semper TRUMP!
Dick.G: AMERICAN!
aka: Gunny G
*****


4 posted on 01/10/2016 1:40:54 PM PST by gunnyg ("A Constitution changed from Freedom, can never be restored; Liberty, once lost, is lost forever...)
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To: conservativejoy

I wonder how many donor asses Cruz and the others need to pucker up to on a daily basis to earn their campaign money....


5 posted on 01/10/2016 1:42:03 PM PST by ObozoMustGo2012
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To: conservativejoy

I would certainly brag about that. /s

I guess he’s honest, if nothing else.


6 posted on 01/10/2016 1:42:34 PM PST by berdie
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To: conservativejoy

Keepin’ it classy.

Over / under until he drops the F bomb.

Number is 21 days.

I’ll take the under.


7 posted on 01/10/2016 1:45:17 PM PST by don-o (I am Kenneth Carlisle - Waco 5/17/15)
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To: conservativejoy

So, I guess the question is: Who is worse, the buyer or the one who is bought.


8 posted on 01/10/2016 1:45:42 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron ("Medicine is the keystone in the arch of Socialism" Vladimir Lenin)
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To: conservativejoy

If you are politically correct, political incorrectness hurts.

If the truth disturbs you, truth hurts.

What Trump said here is both politically incorrect and truthful.

How does it feel?


9 posted on 01/10/2016 1:47:12 PM PST by Vision Thing
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To: conservativejoy

Trump is making a factual statement about those who call him. It is a true statement. It is about the caller, not about Trump.

Trump is not unique. I used to hang around the office of the late Illinois millionaire Jack Roeser. It was known that he was anti-corruption and would neither buy nor sell politicians despite his intense involvement in politics.

Both Republicans and Democrats, establishment and anti-establishment would call him and kiss his rear anyway. I’d be there when they’d call him and hear the call. Then those same callers would appear in the media, talk radio, etc and deny that they called him.

I suspect it happens to almost all rich people.


10 posted on 01/10/2016 1:49:11 PM PST by spintreebob
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So the dems Trump has been funneling money to have been doing Trumps bidding.

No wonder everything the dems touch is so screwed up.


11 posted on 01/10/2016 1:52:29 PM PST by IMR 4350
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I wonder how many donor asses Cruz and the others need to pucker up to on a daily basis to earn their campaign money....

Over 600,000. We're called conservatives.
12 posted on 01/10/2016 1:52:34 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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13 posted on 01/10/2016 1:52:54 PM PST by conservativejoy (Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God ...We Can Elect Ted Cruz)
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To: spintreebob

If he gives the money for that reason, takes the call, asks for favors, etc,, it is at least half about him.


14 posted on 01/10/2016 1:54:17 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

“So, I guess the question is: Who is worse, the buyer or the one who is bought.”

Yeah, kinda like a “John” looking down on a prostitute’s morals.


15 posted on 01/10/2016 1:55:45 PM PST by conservativejoy (Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God ...We Can Elect Ted Cruz)
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To: Slyfox
Real presidential material there

Right the one not loyal to their constituents but who were loyal to Trump are SO much more presidential (I'm still a Cruz guy who would not have a problem voting for Trump in the general)

16 posted on 01/10/2016 1:56:07 PM PST by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Dr. Sivana
Over 600,000. We're called conservatives.

Brilliant.+1

17 posted on 01/10/2016 1:57:07 PM PST by Rightwing Conspiratr1
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To: Dr. Sivana
Over 600,000. We're called conservatives.

Yes we are.

"Brilliant, just absolutely brilliant. And conservative through and through. Trustworthy, strong, confident, leader, and somebody in whom you can totally depend." ~Rush Limbaugh on Ted Cruz

18 posted on 01/10/2016 1:57:10 PM PST by South40 (Ted Cruz = the only conservative in the race)
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To: conservativejoy

yesterday’s news. try and keep up.


19 posted on 01/10/2016 1:58:36 PM PST by Eddie01 (mmmm Donate!)
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To: Las Vegas Ron

I can not support Cruz because he, as all other politicians, owe their donors something in exchange for their money, Cruz will have to pay back sooner or later. That’s the truth. You simply can’t hide from that fact. He brings None to little cross over voters.

I believe Trump will never run a second term. Perhaps, by then, Cruz would have a better chance.


20 posted on 01/10/2016 2:01:37 PM PST by sarasotarepublican (Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.)
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