Posted on 04/17/2016 2:34:12 PM PDT by reaganaut1
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday dismissed Donald Trumps claims of a delegate-selection system rigged against him as rhetoric and hyperbole.
Im not at odds with Trump, Preibus said on CNNs State of the Union.
Youre not at odds, but it sure sounds like he is, CNN host Dana Bash replied.
It depends on what you think, Preibus said, repeating his claim that Trumps criticisms were all rhetoric and hyperbole. Theres nothing that the RNC can do to alter the rules between now and the convention [in mid-July]; its not the RNCs place. So, I dont sit here and internalize the charge, because theres nothing the RNC can do about it.
It sure sounded like he was threatening you, Bash said, asking about Trumps remark that the convention in Cleveland could prove difficult for the GOP.
First of all, theyre not RNC rules, Priebus said regarding specific complaints about the delegate-allocation process. Each individual state determines how theyre going to allocate their delegates. So, its up to the campaigns to know the rules and compete in each of those states within the rules.
Asked about Trumps claim that rival Ted Cruz was running on a voter-disenfranchisement strategy, the GOP chairman sought to stay above the fray.
Im not going to get in the middle of a candidate back-and-forth, but its important for the candidates to understand that the majority of delegates is the goal, and you need to play within the confines of the rules to make sure that you get there, Priebus said.
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This guy is dead meat after Trump wins nomination!
FURP!
He’s been t h ere and done that..
The GOPe has the market on hot air. Rinse Reince, repeat.
Trump gets first ballot and all the ones after that,
You are an imbecile -—
Priebus is a Pompous Pig!!!
Priebus has just insulted 50% of Republicans. What a doofus!
All aboard the Trump train. Best place to be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFlE5KNdOqk
Priebus needs to be discovered in a coffee shop, by a military veteran, and demonstrated that he is mortal.
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