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Priebus dismisses Trump's 'rigged' claims as a lot of hot air
Politico ^ | April 17, 2016 | Colin Wilhelm

Posted on 04/17/2016 2:34:12 PM PDT by reaganaut1

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday dismissed Donald Trump’s claims of a delegate-selection system “rigged” against him as “rhetoric and hyperbole.”

“I’m not at odds” with Trump, Preibus said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“You’re 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 Trump’s criticisms were all rhetoric and hyperbole. “There’s nothing that the RNC can do to alter the rules between now and the convention [in mid-July]; it’s not the RNC’s place. So, I don’t sit here and internalize the charge, because there’s nothing the RNC can do about it.”

“It sure sounded like he was threatening you,” Bash said, asking about Trump’s remark that the convention in Cleveland could prove difficult for the GOP.

“First of all, they’re not RNC rules,” Priebus said regarding specific complaints about the delegate-allocation process. “Each individual state determines how they’re going to allocate their delegates. So, it’s up to the campaigns to know the rules and compete in each of those states within the rules.”

Asked about Trump’s claim that rival Ted Cruz was running on a voter-disenfranchisement strategy, the GOP chairman sought to stay above the fray.

“I’m not going to get in the middle of a candidate back-and-forth, but it’s 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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To: reaganaut1

This guy is dead meat after Trump wins nomination!


21 posted on 04/17/2016 3:09:46 PM PDT by LibFreeUSA
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To: Parley Baer

FURP!


22 posted on 04/17/2016 3:13:30 PM PDT by duckworth (Perhaps instant karma's going to get you. Perhaps not.)
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To: MagUSNRET

He’s been t h ere and done that..


23 posted on 04/17/2016 3:18:57 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: reaganaut1

The GOPe has the market on hot air. Rinse Reince, repeat.


24 posted on 04/17/2016 3:37:12 PM PDT by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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To: Grampa Dave
When I hear the name Reince Priebus, This is what comes to mind, it looks like a Reince Priebus.
25 posted on 04/17/2016 3:42:45 PM PDT by HWGruene (REMEMBER THE ALAMO! Really, no kidding.)
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To: reaganaut1

26 posted on 04/17/2016 4:14:58 PM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: HarleyLady27

Trump gets first ballot and all the ones after that,

You are an imbecile -—


27 posted on 04/17/2016 4:17:21 PM PDT by RightLady (God Bless the USA)
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To: reaganaut1

Priebus is a Pompous Pig!!!


28 posted on 04/17/2016 4:32:25 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Election is about Liberty versus Tyranny and National Sovereignty versus Globalism!!)
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To: JBW1949

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


29 posted on 04/17/2016 4:42:55 PM PDT by GilGil
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To: reaganaut1

Priebus needs to be discovered in a coffee shop, by a military veteran, and demonstrated that he is mortal.


30 posted on 04/17/2016 5:04:38 PM PDT by Terry L Smith
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