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Did the GOP Just Find a Way to Keep Donald Trump Off the Debate Stage?
Slate ^ | July 9, 2015 | Josh Voorhees

Posted on 07/09/2015 3:30:09 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Wishful thinking.

He can buy and sell every one of them many times over.

He is, in fact, the kind of man they say they respect the most: a self made billionaire.

The Bush family are the Grifters. They are scared silly of this guy. Their little runt ran because he thinks it’s his entitlement. He’ll spend 100 million just trying to convince a few primary voters. And then gotta go back to the well.

Trump will do his disclosures. He has professionals who work every day on his net worth. Guarantee they can give you a report on demand. Any real business can.

And the pipsqueaks of the “establishment” can scream all they want, but it will be his choice as to what happens.


21 posted on 07/09/2015 4:01:40 PM PDT by Regulator
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To: SpeakerToAnimals
Trump is the most hated candidate since 1980, something that is also reminiscent of Reagan

Remember? Reagan was portrayed by the Leftist press as Frankenstein.

When he spoke, and then was elected, a whole generation woke up to the lies being told to their faces.

22 posted on 07/09/2015 4:03:12 PM PDT by Regulator
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To: Regulator

We are seeing the same trend.


23 posted on 07/09/2015 4:05:52 PM PDT by SpeakerToAnimals (I hope to earn a name in battle)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
If they did this to try to get Trump out, it doesn't seem to be working.


24 posted on 07/09/2015 4:22:15 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Williams

Rove just spent his entire time on Greta bashing Trump. He is under their skin.

Pray America is waking


25 posted on 07/09/2015 4:26:13 PM PDT by bray (Cruz to the WH)
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To: Steely Tom

Not only that. If they dis him he’ll put a hurtin’ on them by putting on his own show.


26 posted on 07/09/2015 4:32:45 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: lacrew

And I’m sure that those who hate Trump with a bitter passion would privately admit he COULD do something about bringing JOBS back to American soil.


27 posted on 07/09/2015 4:35:03 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: CivilWarBrewing

I will concede this - Trump is obviously a hard nosed and skilled negotiator. So he’d probably be very successful in negotiating trade deals, etc.

Its a strange would we live in...Trump is the carnival barker according to the media, and that moron John Kerry is the ‘smart guy’ negotiating with the Iranians.


28 posted on 07/09/2015 4:38:24 PM PDT by lacrew
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To: lacrew

I don’t think Trump would hire James Taylor to perform in an effort to win over adversaries. America is TIRED of these Bammy stunts DESIGNED TO WEAKEN AND EMBARRASS AMERICA.


29 posted on 07/09/2015 4:40:59 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I think they’re afraid that Trump is serious. Fangs are exploding all over the place. Trump has all the right enemies.


30 posted on 07/09/2015 4:47:05 PM PDT by stilloftyhenight (In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell)
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To: CivilWarBrewing

I became more convinced of his genuine intentions when I saw a short video clip of a Trump Event one day this week where he had his entire family come on stage, and greeted and kissed each one, sons and all.

Then I read an article here on FR not more than an hour ago in which Trump is quoted as saying he will have all required documents filed before that deadline.

Methinks WashPo, FNC, et al may have just tipped their hand and revealed their fidgety wishful thinking.

After watching Donald’s sons and daughter in action in his reality shows, etc. for several years, I’m convinced that he has groomed those children to take over his business(es) and leave him free to be POTUS. When discussing recent incidents in which NBC, PGA, NASCAR, et al broke their business deals with Trump; his bottom line response was, “Restoring America’s greatness is more important than my business.”

I think the boy is serious. He’s on a mission.


31 posted on 07/09/2015 4:53:48 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: Steely Tom

Actually, the story of the GOP and Fox keeping Trump off the debate stage will only make him more popular.


32 posted on 07/09/2015 5:21:13 PM PDT by conservativejoy (We Can Elect Ted Cruz! Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’d expect that Trump and Cruz will have a SERIOUS DISCUSSION with Republican voters and Americans in general during the EXACT TIME that the wannabe’s are making TOTAL FOOLS of themselves.


33 posted on 07/09/2015 5:45:01 PM PDT by BobL (REPUBLICANS - Fight for the WHITE VOTE...and you will win (see my 'about' page))
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trump is living rent free in more heads than anyone in the world these days. Fun to watch.


34 posted on 07/09/2015 6:38:59 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trump says he will file in about a week so no cigar for the GOPe.


35 posted on 07/09/2015 7:55:47 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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I’m thinking the same as Tucker39. He’s lost business, full steam ahead. I haven’t watched any of his TV shows, but now that I think about it, why wouldn’t he have his family ready to handle business so he can focus on the job at hand? It makes sense, and Trump doesn’t sound like one to leave his kind of business sitting around to gather dust.

What I find interesting is that everything the Democrats, Republicans and media do to try and bring him down only gets more attention and makes him more popular...

Nothing has slowed Trump down yet, he’s facing all the attacks head on, not backing down an inch, and people are liking it more and more. After reading the article about having to get a bigger venue in Arizona, I’m even more convinced it’s not just Republicans that are listening.

Both sides want him off the debate stage, but I Don’t think it’s because he would turn it into a circus, I think it’s because they know between him and Cruz everyone else will be left feeling like a steamroller just left the room. I don’t think anyone in either party can stay with Trump or Cruz in a debate. Trump knows his stuff, don’t be fooled by the ego and bluster, he’s damn smart. Cruz is just as smart and smooth as they get, keeps his cool under pressure, and I’m surprised I don’t see a lot more attacks on Cruz, other than the fact that Trump is everyone’s main target.

Nobody thought he was serious, he filed with the FEC in about a week. He lost business, still there. If he said he’ll file the financial report, I’m betting it will be ahead of time. As someone else said, he has a crew to handle that, they can probably have it done by noon tomorrow.

I’m starting to sound like a die hard Trump fan...I don’t even like the guy but I do like what I’m hearing. Someone is finally ready to stand up and be counted, and people are liking it. I do too. I’m wondering if a Trump/Cruz ticket is in the works too, I’d almost bet on it. I can’t see him accepting anyone else so far...and I know he won’t play 2nd fiddle, so no Cruz/Trump...

I don’t think they’ll keep him off the debates, it’ll take something better than this. I know someone is trying to ban Trump from the debates, doubt if that will go far though...they’re scared, that’s for sure.


36 posted on 07/10/2015 8:09:25 AM PDT by Paleo Pete (If you had everything...where would you put it?)
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To: Tucker39

I hope so. This is a HUGE crossroads for America. Either we become Mexico, or revert back to the country called America. Trump represents a traditional capitalist republic America, Hillary represents illegal alien voters and an oppressive communist dictatorship reminiscent of a South American regime, lassoed media and all.


37 posted on 07/10/2015 9:06:01 AM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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