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Trump staffers face threat of blacklist: fear of being shunned by other Republicans.
politico.com ^ | 04/19/16 05:16 AM EDT | Kenneth P. Vogel and Shane Goldmacher

Posted on 04/19/2016 8:01:29 AM PDT by Trumpinator

Trump staffers face threat of blacklist

Some political operatives shy away from the billionaire for fear of being shunned by other Republicans.

By Kenneth P. Vogel and Shane Goldmacher

04/19/16 05:16 AM EDT

When Matt Braynard signed on to run Donald Trump’s data team last fall, he got an email from a veteran GOP operative to whom he was close warning, “You realize once you go Trumptard, your career in GOP politics is over?”

Braynard took the job anyway, explaining that he believed in Trump, and that he wasn’t worried about being blacklisted. “This isn't a career, it's a vocation, and only God can take that away,” he said he responded.

But according to interviews with more than a dozen operatives — including several who oppose Trump, some who support him and the leaders of some prominent D.C. political shops — some of those who go to work for Trump face an implicit, and occasionally overt, threat: Help Trump, and you’ll never work in this town again.

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More than ever these establishment types need to be defeated. Defeated, hell I want to see them crushed, to see them driven before Trump, and to hear the lamentations of their women. That is best in life! Do it New York Republicans - take the proverbial electoral baseball bat to the GOPe's knees.
1 posted on 04/19/2016 8:01:29 AM PDT by Trumpinator
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To: Trumpinator

That is what things like #NeverTrump will do.


2 posted on 04/19/2016 8:03:31 AM PDT by stayathomemom (Beware of kittens modifying your posts.)
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To: Trumpinator

These A-holes have been in charge and have run this country into the GROUND while they get richer and plan their escapes. Total bastards!


3 posted on 04/19/2016 8:03:35 AM PDT by Aria (2016: The gravy train v Donald Trump)
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To: Trumpinator

The empire strikes back.


4 posted on 04/19/2016 8:04:09 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Hey now baby, get into my big black car, I just want to show you what my politics are.)
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To: Trumpinator

Truly there must be some crimes going on that are worthy of Leavenworth.


5 posted on 04/19/2016 8:05:26 AM PDT by CincyRichieRich (Trump is the ticket or the republic ends.)
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To: Fresh Wind

Well I hope it helps to motivate them to work hard for Trump to ensure he wins. Maybe actually having sweat in the game will bring about the best results.


6 posted on 04/19/2016 8:05:40 AM PDT by austinaero
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To: Trumpinator

Don’t the anti Trump folks realize that it is a double edged sword and could be used on them.


7 posted on 04/19/2016 8:06:49 AM PDT by RedMDer (Support Free Republic and Keep FReedom ALIVE!)
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8 posted on 04/19/2016 8:08:20 AM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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Donald Trump 2016 - When the Man Comes Around

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBGNHiBOnZM

9 posted on 04/19/2016 8:10:14 AM PDT by Trumpinator ("Are you Batman?" the boy asked. "I am Batman," Trump said.)
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If I were going to hire someone for my campaign, or any job, it would be important to know where they had worked previously. Job history can work for or against someone. I don’t see anything wrong with that approach.


10 posted on 04/19/2016 8:13:46 AM PDT by Savage Rider
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If Trump wins the presidency his supporters now being shunned and blacklisted will have to fight off the establishment scumbags
who want to kiss their nether regions and hand them suitcases full of money.


11 posted on 04/19/2016 8:13:54 AM PDT by Iron Munro (Noah: 'When the animals began to pair up by specie and stand in line, I really took notice.')
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This old mafia implied threat has been around for decades in politics and in business.

Many of us in the business world, often got veiled threats like this when we got ready to leave company X for company A.

We knew better and went to company A for a better life, higher wages and better benefits. Often, we got to be part of the destruction of company x.

Trump and we will destroy the old GOPe union thugs. Those staying with the loser will be the ones looking for jobs. If they are lucky, the DNC might offer them jobs.


12 posted on 04/19/2016 8:14:32 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (When The Ballot No Longer Counts, The Ammo Box Does! What's In Your Ammo Box?(US Conservative)!)
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To: Trumpinator

Could this be ground zero for the actual starting of Civil War II? Think about it...


13 posted on 04/19/2016 8:15:18 AM PDT by Enduro Guy (Trump/??????? 2016)
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Oh...No...I’m being shunned by republicans.

LOL.

In my case, that might just make my day.


14 posted on 04/19/2016 8:16:09 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: stayathomemom

I’m not a Trump supporter, but the way the supporters of BOTH the candidates are being treated by the “other” side and by the GOPe is shameful!

Even the dims are acting more humane...and that’s saying a lot!!

I’ll be so glad when November is done!


15 posted on 04/19/2016 8:22:21 AM PDT by luvie (TrusTED Cruz! "Where the vision is lost, the people perish"--Proverbs 29:18)
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16 posted on 04/19/2016 8:24:19 AM PDT by Slyfox (When someone tells it like it is, is it the truth?)
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To: Aria

Yep - just like demorats, Party above america. I have no doubt we are headed into large scale civil unrest. 1 or 2 more democrat presidents, the complete abandonment of morals and values by all republicans, the DC machine must be destroyed.


17 posted on 04/19/2016 8:26:24 AM PDT by No_More_Harkin
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To: Slyfox

Ping!


18 posted on 04/19/2016 8:27:31 AM PDT by TheCause ("that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States")
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To: Trumpinator

At this point supporting anyone other than Trump is almost unAmerican.


19 posted on 04/19/2016 8:30:01 AM PDT by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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Shunning. How Amish. This is a meaningless threat. Anybody blacklisted moves back down to state politics and rebuilds.


20 posted on 04/19/2016 8:35:37 AM PDT by ameribbean expat
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