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While the GOP worries about convention chaos, Trump pushes for ‘showbiz’ feel
Washington Post ^ | 4/17/16 | Philip Rucker and Robert Costa

Posted on 04/17/2016 5:21:32 PM PDT by markomalley

The volatility of the Republican presidential race threatens to undermine the ­party’s July convention, putting potential donors on edge, raising security concerns and prompting some GOP politicians, including those in competitive reelection battles, to skip the Cleveland gathering altogether.

A bungled and possibly contested convention could have lasting repercussions not only for the eventual nominee but also for the Republican brand. Party leaders fear that a week of contentious floor fights, inflammatory rhetoric and potentially violent protests could project a negative image to voters nationwide.

Compounding the challenges facing organizers are the expectations of Donald Trump, who asserted in an interview that he should have at least partial control over programming, stagecraft and other issues by virtue of his front-runner status — even if he does not have the delegates to secure the nomination beforehand.

Trump blasted the GOP’s last convention, in Tampa four years ago, as “the single most boring convention I’ve ever seen.” The billionaire real estate mogul and reality-television star said it was imperative that this year’s gathering have a “showbiz” quality — and he cast doubt on the ability of the Republican National Committee, which oversees the convention, to deliver.

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I think some nice columns would be a good thing.
1 posted on 04/17/2016 5:21:32 PM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley
“There’s an unprecedented level of excitement for our party and our convention,” said the RNC’s chief strategist, Sean Spicer.

Another idiot has spoken. The only unprecedented level excitement is for you know who. Trump wins again!

2 posted on 04/17/2016 6:24:00 PM PDT by inkfarmer
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To: markomalley; MinuteGal

All the GOPe RINO’s and Cruzites have to do is not cheat, and not act out, and there will be no convention chaos. It’s up to them, not Trump.


3 posted on 04/17/2016 6:24:58 PM PDT by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS !!!)
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To: flaglady47
All the GOPe RINO’s and Cruzites have to do is not cheat, and not act out, and there will be no convention chaos. It’s up to them, not Trump.

Absolutely! Support Mr. Trump or face the consequences.

4 posted on 04/17/2016 6:39:57 PM PDT by markomalley (Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good -- Leo XIII)
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To: markomalley

Trump blasted the GOP’s last convention, in Tampa four years ago, as “the single most boring convention I’ve ever seen.”

He is right. That convention had virtually no spark at all. The only spark was Eastwood when he did the empty chair skit.

The rest was one constant drone.


5 posted on 04/17/2016 7:07:08 PM PDT by crz
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To: markomalley

It should be a New Orleans Funeral.


6 posted on 04/17/2016 11:14:57 PM PDT by ObamahatesPACoal (CO GOP voters, left to their own devices, would make a statewide leap onto the Trumpian)
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To: markomalley

“could project a negative image to voters nationwide”
Already happened...


7 posted on 04/18/2016 5:27:09 AM PDT by bill1952 (taxes don't hurt the rich, they keep YOU from becoming rich.)
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