Posted on 01/25/2016 2:15:50 PM PST by dynoman
"With the Feb. 1 caucuses quickly approaching, Trump made seven major appearances in seven days in the state last week, spending two nights and trying out retail politics. The overnights gave the billionaire real-estate developer a closer look at life in Iowa, beyond what he sees out the windows of his private jet and motorcade. He marveled at how Iowa has good steak and how the television airwaves are packed with so many attack ads.
"I like it. I like it," Trump said Sunday morning. "I like staying, it's really nice. The hotels were beautiful; they were clean, nice. I'll be here next week. I'll be here a lot."
His visit was quieter than his massive rallies, although he was recognized everywhere he went. Word that Trump was spending more time in the state prompted curious speculation.
Trump spent the night at Pella's Royal Amsterdam Hotel, venturing to the restaurant for dinner with campaign manager Corey Lewandowski and spokeswoman Hope Hicks.
The candidate was offered a private dining room but declined, instead choosing to eat in the center of the main room as college basketball games played on the bar's televisions. Trump, who does not drink alcohol, ordered cans of soda. As patrons lined up at a buffet for prime rib, they asked Trump for pictures and autographs.
Later, Trump declared the meal "really good" and "really excellent."
That is the kind of president I want.
That’s pretty cool.
Holiday Inn?
“That’s Bully!”
Fox said Holiday Inn Express
Trump tweeted : good room , clean Good mattresses
I fact he mentioned mattress twice
Glad he didn’t go into private dining room and responded to people. Hope his detail is on their toes
LOL, no. It was the Royal Amsterdam. Pella IA is a very small town, around 10,000 people. Very interesting he would stay there away from home. Very interesting view of Trump, the man.
https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotels+near+Pella,+IA/@41.4020179,-92.9368453,15z/data=!3m1!4b1
It certainly fits !
Not Holiday Inn - it was the Royal Amsterdam.
Trump is very down to earth. I saw that this summer when I was at Trump Tower for lunch. Glad to see he’s staying in hotels and getting good Midwestern steaks!
He stayed two nights With more next week
Wonder how much the blizzard in NYC made it a better idea to stay in Iowa?
Iowa Republican Caucus - Comparing 2016 vs. 2012 vs. 2008
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/compare/iowa_republican_presidential_caucus_2016_2012_2008.html
Before Mark Levin went off the rails, he dubbed Trump the “Blue Collar Billionaire.” I think that fits him.
Holiday Inn Express Saturday night.
Holiday Inn Express was Saturday night.
Thanks G
He strikes you as a regular schmoe who happens to be a multi-billionaire. Levin has his purity test that only he makes.
Pray America wakes
Trump’s son Eric calls his dad a blue collar billionaire!
Eric says his dad would rather eat a cheeseburger than attend a fancy dinner.
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