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Did Christie just spark 'draft Romney' move?
The Hill ^ | February 26, 2016 | Brent Budowsky, columnist, The Hill

Posted on 02/28/2016 2:55:33 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's endorsement of Donald Trump, which can only be described as stunning and shocking to the political world, will cause panic and chaos throughout the GOP establishment.

Here are some of the immediate results of the Christie move.

First, Christie's endorsement of Trump for president is devastating to the GOP establishment which was in virtual panic about the rise of Trump before Christie endorsed him and is now in a state of total panic behind the scenes.

Second, Christie's endorsement of Trump is a devastating blow to the conservative establishment, which views Trump as neither a legitimate Republican or a legitimate conservative (as I wrote in my most recent column for The Hill). The Christie move creates intense pressure on Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), the conservative movement favorite whose candidacy would be devastated if Trump defeats him in his home state of Texas -- which is more likely today than yesterday. The Cruz candidacy was already showing signs of fading before Sen. Marco Rubio's (Fla.) strong performance in the last debate and Christie's endorsement of Trump....

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


TOPICS: Campaign News; Parties
KEYWORDS: chrischristie; christie; romney; romney2016; trump
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1 posted on 02/28/2016 2:55:33 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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GOP should be on suicide watch...


2 posted on 02/28/2016 2:56:55 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yeah we read this yesterday!!! ~ yawn ~


3 posted on 02/28/2016 2:59:35 PM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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Will there be panic over Sen. Session’s endorsement of Trump?


4 posted on 02/28/2016 3:00:47 PM PST by dynachrome (We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Budowsky was an aide to former Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) and former Chief Deputy Majority Whip Bill Alexander (D-Ark.).


5 posted on 02/28/2016 3:00:51 PM PST by Robert DeLong (u)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

That’s ridiculous to try and blame Christie for Romney threatening to enter the election. It’s because Trump has already beat everyone they have thrown at him.


6 posted on 02/28/2016 3:02:08 PM PST by McGruff (Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

This is better than a daytime soap opera!


7 posted on 02/28/2016 3:02:14 PM PST by hsmomx3 (GO STEELERS!!!!!!)
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To: Tennessee Nana

Yep after I mail in my primary ballot, I am switching to Independent.


8 posted on 02/28/2016 3:02:40 PM PST by hsmomx3 (GO STEELERS!!!!!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The GOPe couldn’t start a movement with a box full of ExLax.


9 posted on 02/28/2016 3:03:08 PM PST by alancarp (There are not enough laxatives in the world to cure that what ails Democrats.)
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To: HarleyLady27

Show it to me.


10 posted on 02/28/2016 3:04:08 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: alancarp

The GOPe couldn’t start a movement with a container ship full of Chinese ExLax.


11 posted on 02/28/2016 3:06:17 PM PST by baltimorepoet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Not sure I get why they are doing everything in their power to kneecap their front runner. Contrast this with how Clinton is being treated and even Obama in ‘08. I find it very telling that not even one person in leadership supports Trump who has a majority of the electorate right now. Very telling


12 posted on 02/28/2016 3:06:47 PM PST by wiseprince
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3402661/posts


13 posted on 02/28/2016 3:07:25 PM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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To: HarleyLady27

Well then, search doesn’t work.


14 posted on 02/28/2016 3:08:26 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

sorry....


15 posted on 02/28/2016 3:09:36 PM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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I haven’t posted a thread in many years without doing a search. Period.


16 posted on 02/28/2016 3:10:26 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: hsmomx3

Very wise move. Many will follow.


17 posted on 02/28/2016 3:11:45 PM PST by sanjuanbob (Skeptic)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

GOPe in death rattle.


18 posted on 02/28/2016 3:12:37 PM PST by stocksthatgoup (My first choice is Trump 4 economics and Not a Politician . Cruz to endorse Rubio Stay Home)
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Yeah, well Sessions endorsing Trump will put them on suicide watch. Romney would only make a fool of himself and split the Rubio vote.


19 posted on 02/28/2016 3:12:51 PM PST by Parley Baer
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Won’t matter. Would be like a gnat “attacking” a bulldozer.

Best endorsement ever - Jeff Sessions puts on a “Make America Great Again” hat!

30,000 there and 26,300 on the live stream;

LIVE Stream: Donald Trump Rally in Madison, AL (2-28-16)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKWRtkfyOiw


20 posted on 02/28/2016 3:15:07 PM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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