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Trump pumped as influential Sen. Chuck Grassley attends front-runner’s rally
The Washington Times ^ | 1/23/2016 | S.A. Miller

Posted on 01/23/2016 7:32:50 PM PST by BlackFemaleArmyColonel

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump got a boost for his campaign Saturday when Sen. Chuck Grassley appeared at a a rally here for the billionaire businessman.

Mr. Grassley, who is easily one of the most popular Republican politicians in Iowa, had previously distanced himself from Mr. Trump, including publicly opposing his plan to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States.

In a speech, Mr. Grassley stopped short of endorsing Mr. Trump. Instead he called for Trump supporters to keep up the energy they showed at rallies throughout the state and turn out to caucus for Republicans on Feb. 1.

He came as close as possible to giving Mr. Trump a Grassley stamp of approval, including using Mr. Trump's campaign slogan.

"We have an opportunity again to make america great again," Mr. Grassley told the crowd filling an auditorium at Central College.

"I'm excited to see the big crowds because of the big energy that comes with it," he said. "And that's what it is going to take for us to win back the White House in November."

He said that he was invited by Mr. Trump to attend the rally and that he appreciated having Mr. Trump's support.

Still, Mr. Gassley chose to attended the rally at Central College while Mr. Trump's chief rival for the nomination, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, campaigned elsewhere in the Hawkeye State.

"We need you. The energy that's shown here has to be repeated every day between now and the election. Go to the caucuses and show America that Iowa voters matter," said Mr. Grassley.

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


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bface; elections; grassley; immigration; iowaendorsement; senatorgrassley; trump; trumpendorsement
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To: Jane Long
In Iowa, I’d imagine it would be impossible to be elected Senator and not support that. Don’t you?

verb pan·der \ˈpan-dər\ Simple Definition of pander

: to do or provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable

41 posted on 01/23/2016 8:15:03 PM PST by optiguy ("They've got us surrounded. Poor bastards."--- New saying by democrats in congress.)
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To: Jane Long; onyx

Did you see the standing ovation after Trump’s afternoon speech?
Did you hear his sweet humble expression after talking to the lady who wanted him to soften his approach.

And he’s staying overnight in Iowa......and going to church there tomorrow!
He is endearing!


42 posted on 01/23/2016 8:15:52 PM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: optiguy

re-al-i-ty

NOUN
the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them:
“he refuses to face reality” [more]
synonyms: the real world, real life, actuality truth [more]


43 posted on 01/23/2016 8:21:11 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Guenevere

I missed it. Will he go to church with her?


44 posted on 01/23/2016 8:22:35 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Jane Long

Do you believe ethanol subsidies are something conservatives should support?


45 posted on 01/23/2016 8:26:46 PM PST by optiguy ("They've got us surrounded. Poor bastards."--- New saying by democrats in congress.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Guess Chuck realized Cruz had the personality of a flounder and will have a difficult time building a winning coalition in the general


46 posted on 01/23/2016 8:28:43 PM PST by Sybeck1 (Winners Win! Losers Cruise!)
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To: Jane Long

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 5h5 hours ago
Just left a great event in Pella. Going to church tomorrow in Muscatine, Iowa.


47 posted on 01/23/2016 8:34:45 PM PST by jennychase
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To: Jane Long

Oh.....I don’t think so.....I think she was from his speech this morning in Souix Center, Iowa

He said the Evangelicals had been very suportive of him and he was going to church there tomorrow.....


48 posted on 01/23/2016 8:36:17 PM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Guenevere; jennychase

Thanks much. Was traveling today and missed it/them ;-)


49 posted on 01/23/2016 8:45:02 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Jane Long

The Cruzers I assume are Christians as well for the most part but at the same they spew hate of the worst kind towards Trump. How does hate reconcile with Christianity?


50 posted on 01/23/2016 8:45:12 PM PST by GilGil
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To: lodi90

I thought Trump’s appeal was he was going to lay waste to the establishment. If being against them is his strong suit, why is he so excited when they join up with him?


51 posted on 01/23/2016 8:45:36 PM PST by 5thGenTexan
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

Wow, first Bob Dole, now Chuck Grassley.

I hear Gerald Ford’s corpse is showing up for a rally tomorrow.

Hank


52 posted on 01/23/2016 8:48:24 PM PST by County Agent Hank Kimball (Trust Fund Donnie Trump thinks "Nuclear Triad" is a death metal trio.)
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To: GilGil

Exactly. Doesn’t make any sense, if so, does it?


53 posted on 01/23/2016 8:50:18 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: lodi90
No, his staff has come out and verified that he's appearing with Rubio next week. It wasn't an endorsement. At least not a loud and clear one.

But his inclusion of "make America great again" can't be ignored entirely.

I predicted that sooner or later the Washington gang would want a taste of those crowds Trump is getting.

I've got nothing against the Senator. I hope he had a nice time at the rally.

54 posted on 01/23/2016 8:53:17 PM PST by TontoKowalski (Satisfied Customer #291)
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To: GilGil
"The Cruzers I assume are Christians as well for the most part but at the same they spew hate of the worst kind towards Trump. How does hate reconcile with Christianity?That's pretty funny."

Trump and his supporters slime Cruz with Birther crap.

Trump and his supporters slime Cruz about paperwork errors on campaign loans.

Trump calls Cruz a "nasty guy" who "nobody likes" and his supporters cheer him on.

Trump supporters slime Cruz because they don't like HIS WIFE'S EMPLOYER.

And Cruz supporters are nasty.

As Sarah "I-can-see-Russia-from-Alaska" Palin might say....

YOU BETCHA!

Hank

55 posted on 01/23/2016 8:53:41 PM PST by County Agent Hank Kimball (Trust Fund Donnie Trump thinks "Nuclear Triad" is a death metal trio.)
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To: County Agent Hank Kimball

I hear Gerald Ford’s corpse is showing up for a rally tomorrow.


Hey, be nice!! Those folks showing up to CRuz gatherings aren’t dead. They’re just napping ;-)


56 posted on 01/23/2016 8:54:00 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: County Agent Hank Kimball
You nailed me. I might as well confess:

I'm possessed by the devil.

If you thought this was the normal tug and pull and fight for political supremacy, you were wrong. If you thought for an instant that there have been hard-fought primary battles before, and this will soon pass... you were wrong.

I'm evil. This is Biblical. I don't care one whit about America, and that's why I'm not for your guy. My secret plan is to get Hillary or Bloomberg elected.

57 posted on 01/23/2016 8:58:21 PM PST by TontoKowalski (Satisfied Customer #291)
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To: Jane Long

I just see Grassley in lockstep with McConnell.

My recollection is that he ducked behind Mitch’s skirts when Cruz needed support for his filibuster.

He supports the ethanol subsidy - which is bad policy: Burn our food for fuel.


58 posted on 01/23/2016 8:59:53 PM PST by GilesB
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To: County Agent Hank Kimball

Trump didn’t start any of it. Trump was attacked from the second he ended his announcement speech on 6/16/2015. Attacked from every direction, Dems and GOP, media 24/7 to current day. It’s not a secret.

Did folks expect Trump to just bend over? Are his supporters just supposed to stand silent in the face of endless attempts from every direction to undermine Trump? Come on.

That puny little list ya put out is nothing. The list of totally unprovoked vicious malicious attacks, including death threats on Trump would go on for pages. Even Limbaugh admitted it.


59 posted on 01/23/2016 9:04:00 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

How nice !
I’m glad to see that Grassley understands just HOW enthused and how many Trump supporters are.


60 posted on 01/23/2016 9:06:08 PM PST by nopardons
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